Horse Racing Preview Monday 19th May 2008
RACING PREVIEW – May 19th – BATH, MUSSELBURGH, NEWTON ABBOT, WINDSOR, WOLVERHAMPTON
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BATH
3:00 Matthew Clark Fillies’ Handicap, Class 5, 1m 5f 22y
Mary Hambro’s Rose Dream (5/2) beat Spring Dream (5/2) by 1½l, here, in receipt of 6lb over an extended 1m 3f. There is nothing in it at the weights, both should appreciate the longer trip and it is a tough call between them. Spring Dream won this race last year when trained by Mick Channon. Mark Brisbourne’s Gamester’s Lady (7/1) has not seemed as good since returning from a long absence, but may have needed first run back and could well finish closer this time.
3:30 Matthew Clark Handicap, Class 5…
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Horse Racing Preview Sunday May 18th: Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon
RACING PREVIEW MAY 18th – FAKENHAM, MARKET RASEN, RIPON
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RIPON
3:10 Ripon, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap, Class 2, 1m
David Nicholls’ Fremen has performed creditably in some classy handicaps. Is undoubtedly better over a mile than shorter, acts on any ground, has slipped a few pounds in the weights and has his easiest assignment for some time. Linda Perratt’s Jewelled Dagger made the running at Ripon and kept on well to be a clear second. Four times a winner last season, resulting in a hike of some 40lb in the handicap. However, remains well capable of prevailing from current mark. John Quinn’s Another Bottle, a 5-times hurdles winner…
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Horse Racing Preview Friday May 16th 2008
RACING PREVIEW – 16th MAY – Aintree, Hamilton, Newbury, Newcastle, Newmarket, York
YORK
2:40 Emirates Airline Yorkshire Cup, Group 2, 1m 6f
Rod Millman’s Sergeant Cecil has taken on almost legendary status in recent seasons. Won this last year (Geordieland 2nd) but poorer form since, including reappearance over 1m 4f. Still merits respect.
Aidan O’Brien’s Honolulu put up creditable efforts to be runner-up in the Ebor (here) and 3rd in the St Leger. Looked inexperienced on occasions, and likely to improve this term.
Michael Jarvis’ Royal And Regal (formerly with Andre Fabre) won a 1m 4f Newbury Group 3 on reappearance.
Also successful in last year’s 2m Jockey Club at Newmarket. Major fancy over ideal trip.
Betting Forecast: 15/8 Honolulu, 3/1 Royal And…
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Horse Racing Preview Saturday May 17th: Bangor, Doncaster, Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk and Uttoxeter
RACING PREVIEW MAY 17th – BANGOR, DONCASTER, NEWBURY, NEWMARKET, THIRSK, UTTOXETER
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NEWBURY
2:10 Enter The Flat ToteTentoFollow Stakes, Listed Race, 1m 5f 61y
Saeed Bin Suroor’s Regal Flush (11/10) took the step up from handicap company to finish a close 4th in the St. Leger. Should continue of the upgrade, and looks the likely winner. Tranquil Tiger, Malt or Mash and Balkan Knight all contested the same event of their last start, the Group 2 Jockey Club Stakes over 12f at Newmarket. Tranquil Tiger (11/4) stays further and a stronger gallop may have suited better. Malt or Mash (6/1) pulled very hard in the slow early stages, doing himself no favours. The versatile Balkan…
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Horse Racing Preview May 15th – Folkestone, Ludlow, Newmarket, Perth, Salisbury and York
YORK
2:40 Totesport.com Dante Stakes, Group 2, 1m 2f 88y
Henry Cecil fields the unbeaten Twice Over, narrow winner of a competitive Group 3 Craven Stakes at Newmarket in April (1m). Never too far off the pace set by River Proud, he picked up the leader running down into the Dip, but was immediately challenged by Raven’s Pass, who went a good neck up. Looked beaten, but despite edging to his right, found plenty and just outstayed Raven’s Pass in a driving finish. Sired by Observatory, he is not certain to stay the Derby distance of 12f, so this race looks ideal.
Saeed Bin Suroor is doubly represented, by Young Pretender and McCartney. Young Pretender (the mount of Frankie Dettori) was a running on 5l 5th behind…
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Horse Racing Preview Wednesday May 14th – York, Exeter, Fontwell, Bath and Perth
RACING PREVIEW – MAY 14th
YORK
York features the opening day of its 3-day “Dante” meeting, with at least one Group race one each day and some classy performers on parade.
2:40 Tattersall’s’ Musidora Stakes, Group 3, Fillies, 1m 2f 88y
Generally considered a traditional Oaks trial.
Lush Lashes, from Jim Bolger’ Irish yard was a 2l 6th in Newmarket’s 1000 Guineas. Ran green (only 3rd career start), outpaced at halfway, but made strong late headway, without threatening the principals. Must go well over the longer trip, on a course which seems likely to suit.
Moonstone, from Aidan O’Brien’s in-form Ballydoyle yard, made a promising debut in a 12f Leopardstown maiden. Held up, improved inside last 3f, staying on nicely under a…
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Horse Racing Preview Tuesday May 13th – Brighton, Southwell, Yarmouth, Great Leighs and Newton Abbot
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BRIGHTON
2:40 Weatherbys Finance Handicap, Class 5, 5f 59y
Wynberg was unlucky not to complete his AW hat-trick outright at Lingfield as his rider only shoved him along hands and heels and he idled when going a neck up inside the last 100yds and was rejoined on the post. He had started to put the brakes on in his previous race when getting ahead but that was early enough to be rallied. Return to 5f, on fast ground, should suit as he has plenty of speed.
Magical Speedfit showed little enthusiasm in first-time blinkers at Yarmouth and they are…
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Horse Racing Preview Monday 12th May – Redcar, Wolverhampton, Yarmouth, Towcester and Windsor
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REDCAR
4:20 Evening Gazette Fillies Handicap, Class 4, 7f
Passion Fruit wins in her turn and has well in better company. 6lb higher than when C&D winner last August but won on seasonal debut in 2005. Obvious chance. Chrystal Venture has raced exclusively over this trip prior to a run over 6f at Ripon (poor draw). Looked progressive when winning on AW, and seems reasonably weighted. Fantasy Parkes made a winning 2-y-o debut for Kevin Ryan, and was highly tried thereafter. Interesting on first start for Eric Alston.
Betting Forecast: 9/4 Passion Fruit, 4/1 Chrystal Venture, 5/1 Island Music, 6/1 Fantasy Parkes, Khazina, 10/1 Cassie´s Choice, Poppy´s Rose, 66/1 Dance In Style.
WOLVERHAMPTON
4:10 Name A Race to Enhance Your Brand Fillies’ Handicap, Class 5, 1m 141y
Reclamation had three runs as a 2yo to qualify for handicaps and has to be taken seriously. Outpaced at 1m in maiden company. Holds 1m 3f entry later in the week and may not have the pace for this on reappearance. John Gosden’s Queen´s Speech seems leniently weighted for her handicap debut. Not well drawn, but cannot be discounted, especially given her top stable. Ed Dunlop’s Pharaohs Queen has a stamina-laden pedigree, but has shown ability when placed in maidens from 7f to 10f. Handicap mark of 70 seems reasonable, and seems likely to be involved if pacey enough over this trip.
Betting Forecast: 7/2 Reclamation, 5/1 Pharaohs Queen, 13/2 Queen´s Speech, 8/1 Dream Sea, 10/1 Flower, Wogan´s Sister, 12/1 Double On Red, Italian Goddess, Star Grazer, 14/1 Ogre, Spiritofthetiger, 16/1 Sunshine Lady, 20/1 Inontime.…
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