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AUG
21
3:10 York (22nd August) Gimcrack Stakes Group 2
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From the first day of the Flat turf season to its conclusion - time tells a story that goes far beyond winning and losing. Equine stars, their names written as if scribed in gold, are considered, admired & praised. In the 18th century a small, grey colt captured the imagination of thoroughbred horse racing. Ironically sired by a stallion named Cripple, such was the success of Gimcrack that he has been immortalised in a number of paintings by the renowned British artist George Stubbs. An example of his work can be seen here: On the Newmarket Heath with trainer, jockey & stable lad, 1765. Despite his small stature, he won 27 of his 36 races on the Turf for owner Richard Grosvenor, 1st Earl Grosvenor. In 1771 Gimcrack won his last race at the age of eleven, then retired to stud. Although never racing at York, his legacy heralds a two-year-old race of class. The Gimcrack Stakes (Group 2) has seen a number of exceptional horses - equine stars which not only ho
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JUN
17
2:30 Royal Ascot Racing Tips (18th June) NORFOLK STAKES (Group 2) (CLASS 1) (2yo)
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JUN
17
The Norfolk Stakes Group 2 over 5f on good to firm going. A select field of eleven two-year-old colts. If the betting is to be believed this is a two-horse race. With the exception of Ajaya [20/1] this looks a match between Richard Hannon's prized juveniles: King Of Rooks & Log Out Island. As always, money rules, and both have been purchased by leading owners at astronomical sums to fly the respective flags of leading connections Al Shaqab Racing & Godolphin. King Of Rooks has progressed since his debut when third behind Steady Pace, reversing the form at Sandown in emphatic style. The form of the National Stakes with Buratino going on to win the Coventry Stakes Group 2 [admittedly stepping up to 6f], and Steady Pace a narrow defeat when third in the Windsor Castle Stakes Listed adds to the assessment this son of Acclamation out of a Group 3 winning mare [placed at Group 1] has a superbly fast horse in King Of Rooks. Priced at odds of even money there isn't too much meat on th
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APR
28
2:25 Ascot Racing Tips (29th April) TIMES+ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (2yo)
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A Conditions Stakes race over 5f on good to firm going. Six two year olds takes part: three unbeaten, one placed and unseated rider plus a debutante from Hannon's stable. Last year this race was won by Escalating, trained by Pat Eddery, on his third start. He disappointed on debut when made favourite in the Brocklesby Stakes, victorious on his second start at Kempton. This son of Three Valleys ran at Group 3 but disappointed. A trio of winning debutantes make this a fascinating race - almost certainly the best race we have seen this juvenile campaign. Gifted Master was tested at Stake class when racing at Newmarket on debut against the Brocklesby Stakes victor Ravenhoe. This son of Kodiac was pretty fancied in the betting [4/1]. The favourite didn't have much luck in running but it would have made little difference to the result because Hugo Palmer's colt surged clear of the field after being held up just behind the pace. He was coltish that day which often puts pay
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