Category: horse racing
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The Ormonde Stakes has long been a reliable early-season test for older middle-distance stayers, with past winners including the likes of Hamish and Japan. Aidan O’Brien has landed this race three times in the last six renewals, and he sends a strong contender again in Illinois, a colt with Classic form and high-level stamina credentials.…
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The Listed Dee Stakes is often used as a springboard to the Derby and other major middle-distance targets, and Aidan O’Brien has a notable record in the race, having won it seven times in the past ten years, including with Capulet (2024), San Antonio (2023), and Circus Maximus (2019). This year’s renewal features a typically…
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2yo, 5f110y, £20,616 | Going: Good | Surface: Turf13 declared | Draw Bias: Strongly favours low numbers | Pace: Even — This is a traditionally informative early-season 2yo maiden at Chester, often won by a smart prospect, and the 2025 renewal again features a mix of once-raced types with experience and a clutch of interesting…
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This mares’ handicap hurdle brings together a small but varied field, featuring a mix of exposed campaigners, lightly raced improvers, and a couple returning from layoffs. With a very weak pace forecast, positioning could prove decisive over this sharp right-handed track. — Key Contenders OF COURSE YOU CAN (Timeform adjusted 122)Neil Mulholland’s mare has had…
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A typically competitive edition of the CAA Stellar Handicap opens ITV’s coverage from Chester. A sharp five furlongs around the Roodee places a premium on early speed and a good draw, though with a very strong pace forecast and strong draw bias against high numbers, there may be a set-up for a closer if the…
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Overview This 6f handicap for three-year-olds features a modest group of lightly raced and largely exposed types. With a pace setup unlikely to be strong, those with tactical speed and favourable draws could enjoy a significant positional advantage. The strong draw bias towards low numbers at Kempton over this trip should not be underestimated. Strongest…
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This concluding division of the 1-mile handicap at Gowran Park has attracted a full field of 16 runners and should be run at an even gallop, according to Timeform’s pace forecast. Several come here with recent form under their belts, and although there are no standout profiles, there are a few with solid adjusted ratings…
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This Class 5 mares’ novices’ handicap hurdle rounds off the Fontwell card and looks a competitive contest for the grade, with a field of eleven declared. The predicted strong early gallop may have a notable tactical bearing, likely favouring those who are ridden more patiently, rather than those racing prominently or making the running. With…
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A competitive Class 4 sprint handicap over six furlongs rounds off the evening card at Kempton. A field of eight goes to post on standard/slow Polytrack, and with a notably weak pace forecast, it may suit those who can travel strongly and quicken off a slow tempo. There are several returning types to monitor in…
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