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MAY
06
4:10 Newmarket Racing Tips (6th May)
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MAY
06
Havana Gold Maiden Stakes (Plus 10) over 5f on good going. Seven two-year-olds take part: two with racecourse experience. Hugo Palmer has started this two-year-old season in earnest and Barend Boy ran a cracking race on debut at Leicester. To be fair, this British-bred son of Oasis Dream didn't look like he was going to trouble the leaders when made 9/4f. However, this bay colt really found his stride in the closing furlong and could well have beaten Marie's Diamond if inexperience hadn't proved costly. Palmer has given this youngster an entry for the Lily Agnes but this option looks to have taken preference. With that valuable experience onside, I can see Barend Boy taking some stopping. Should enjoy this stiff finish. Mark Johnston has been in pretty good form this early season if not quite achieving the dizzy heights of former seasons. Smile A Mile was made an odds-on shot for his debut at Newcastle but failed to shine. This chestnut son of Slade Power must
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AUG
02
6:00 Windsor (3rd August) LADBROKES BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN FILLIES´ STAKES (Plus 10 Race) (CLASS 5) (2yo)
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AUG
02
Just a few notes. Working on a number of fronts these days and not much energy going spare. Sixteen fillies over 6f on good to firm going. Couple of talking horses here with Al Khateya and Lenience both holding entries for the Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1). On balance very unlikely these debutantes will have the class to contend at that level but nonetheless their entries hint at ability. The former trained by Richard Hannon was purchased by Peter & Ross Doyle at the yearling sales for 350,000eur. A wide draw is far from ideal. Conversely, Lenience, trained by Martyn Meade, has a prime draw in stall one. This daughter of Oasis Dream is quite interesting simply for the fact that Meade has only given pattern entries to three juveniles this season, including Kurland [pictured]. She runs in the familiar black and white silks of Ladyswood Stud. Sefton Lodge generally go well with their debutantes so if this bay filly has a touch of class I'd expect some promise today if not hitting th
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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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MAY
02
2:40 Salisbury Racing Tips (3rd May) BETFRED "RACING´S BIGGEST SUPPORTER" FILLIES´ CONDITIONS STAKES
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MAY
02
A Fillies' Conditions Stakes over 5f on firm going. Six two year olds take part: three raced, including two debut winners, and a trio on their race course bow . Interesting that the winners carry no penalty for winning at class 5, while those making their race course debutes have a three pound allowance. Both winners have been entered to run in the Lily Agnes (6th May), which they are unlikely to compete [although you can never quite tell with David Evans]. Last year this race was won by Tiggy Wiggy [pictured] on her second start after an effortless victory at Kempton on the first day of the 2014 Flat season. Her greatest achievement - from a string of wins - came when taking the Cheveley Park Stakes (Group 1). Ultimately, crowned Cartier Champion Two-Year-Old Filly. An exceptional talent. Great Page will start a short priced favourite after a stylish debut win at Windsor two weeks ago. This bay filly was made market leader that day and although it was seemingly a
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APR
28
2:25 Ascot Racing Tips (29th April) TIMES+ CONDITIONS STAKES (CLASS 2) (2yo)
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APR
28
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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APR
12
1:40 Windsor Racing Tips (13th April) BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (2yo)
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APR
12
An EBF Maiden Stakes over 5f 10y on good going. Eight debutante two year olds take part: six colts and two fillies. A varied mix of horse trainers. Last year, this race was won by odds-on shot Magic Roundabout, trained by Richard Hannon, who proved to be a very disappointing horse thereafter. Windsor is a popular hunting ground for Richard Hannon. Fit is one of two fillies in the line up - a daughter of Kodiac. The mare didn't race until three but won on her second start, trained by Hannon Snr. This bay filly is an early foal [20th January] and racing in the familiar silks of Mrs Julie Wood. She was purchased as a foal for 12,000eur. The stable have a 23% win rate with their juveniles here over the last five years [9 from 40]. Subsequently, their two year olds at this course are often priced to chance and, perhaps, not great value. It often takes a fair filly to beat the colts but a horse to give worthy consideration. Mark Johnston has continued his flying start to the two y
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APR
06
3:10 Lingfield Racing Tips (7th April) ORPHEUS CENTRE MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (2yo)
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APR
06
A Median Auction Stakes over 5f 6y on standard going. A very restricted race type. This race was won last year by Cheerio Sweetie who showed good early form, made favourite for the Lily Agnes Conditions, before proving disappointing. Five two-year-olds take part: two colts and three fillies, a couple once-raced, which on the face of it looks limited form. Lingfield Lass and Ojai finished fourth and fifth respectively behind Rah Rah [trained by Mark Johnston] and the form has been franked to some degree by Anwar who finished second on her subsequent start. Lingfield Lass is an Irish bred bay filly trained by John Best. A February foal, out of the poor sire Mullionmileanhour, who won a maiden race and was placed at Listed class. This horse didn't go through the sales and heralds from Best Breeding. Racing in the silks of Lingfield Park Owners Group, she made a satisfactory debut at odds of 16/1 when ridden by today's pilot Kieran Fox. This bay was given time to find her s
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FEB
02
2:50 Lingfield Racing Tips (2nd February) LADBROKES MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (3yo+)
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FEB
02
A Maiden Stakes over 1m 1y on standard going for three and four-year-old colts & fillies. Eight lightly-raced thoroughbreds take part from leading stables. A difficult race to assess with a good few likely to progress with experience - but one horse does have some appeal. Wajeeh should make a bold show after a promising debut over course and distance. This three-year-old chestnut gelding is trained by Richard Hannon, racing in the colours of Al Shaqab Racing. A son of Raven's Pass, he cost 250,000gns at Tattersalls October Sales 2013. This January foal finished a respectable third on debut when ridden by Martin Dwyer and should improve on that first start. It is a plus to see Frankie Dettori takes the ride, his only mount of the day. Silent Thunder is one of the main dangers, being fancied to go well on all three starts to date but chopping and changing distance suggests William Haggis' colt is just ordinary and an official rating of 70 reflects that opinion. Looking at
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NOV
02
3:50 Wolverhampton Racing Tips (3rd November) 32RED MAIDEN AUCTION STAKES (TAPETA) (CLASS 6) (2yo)
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NOV
02
A maiden auction stakes over 1m 141y on standard going. Nine two-year-olds take part in this restricted race type comprising: one colt, a solitary gelding and seven fillies. All juveniles are lightly race with a debutante from James Tate. Burma Bridge, trained by Richard Hannon, has progressed with racing after clearly needing his debut run at Newbury when finishing last at odds of 66/1. This home bred son of Avonbridge showed marked improvement when placed on his second start, then suffered narrow head-bob loser at Brighton when slugging it out in the mud. This gelding is likely to set the pace and could well take some pegging back against what is predominantly a field of fillies. Twice Certain showed promise on debut then disappointing second start at Leicester when relatively fancied in the betting. Ed Walker's daughter of Lawman finished second last time out at Lingfield when 20/1. In truth that was a poor race where the winner had something in hand. Quest For
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OCT
21
Richard Hannon Hailed The New Champion With Record Prize Money
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OCT
21
There are still almost three weeks left of the domestic season, but, while Richard Hannon's team drew a blank at last week's big meetings at Ascot and Newmarket, they still amassed plenty of prize money from the placed horses, so Richard's haul of £4,620,792 gives him a cushion of more than £460,000 over John Gosden. With next Saturday's Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster being the final Group 1 of the season and all the really valuable handicaps done and dusted, the fat lady has been on her feet since last week-end, acclaiming Richard Hannon as champion trainer in his very first season at the helm. Furthermore, Richard's tally beats his father's record prize money from last year by more than £68,000, though they can both claim 16 Group winners each on home soil, so junior will be anxious to inch ahead some time between now and November 8. No Pattern prizes up for grabs until the week-end, but seven of the eight races at Newmarket tomorrow are two-year-ol
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JUL
30
2:35 Goodwood (31st July) Ivawood: Winning Money This Easy Is Pornographic
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JUL
30
The Qatar Bloodstock Richmond Stakes Group 2 for colts and geldings over 6f on good to firm ground. Nine two-year-olds take part: all raced and winners. This contest could well be about one horse - Ivawood. This son of first season sire Zebedee cost 220,000gns when purchased at Tattersalls October Sales 2013 (Book 1) Lot 472, by Mrs A Skiffington. This February foal, a bay colt, out of a poor multiple-winning mare [Keene's Royale, trained by Ralphe Beckett] has won both starts to date. Richard Hannon has a wealth of talented two-year-old horses in his two stables but Ivawood was very much a talking horse on debut when racing over the minimum trip on debut at Sandown [5f]. Racing in the familiar silks of owners Carmicheal Jennings, this good-looking juvenile was sent off 8/11f when making a taking debut win over Magical Memory, who proved victorious at Leicester next start. Every inch a confidence rider, Richard Hughes won in unhurried fashion when taking the July Stakes
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JUL
28
2:30 Goodwood (29th July) BET365 MOLECOMB STAKES (Group 3) (CLASS 1) (2yo)
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JUL
28
A Group 3 Class 1 Stakes race over 5f on good going. Eight two-year-olds take part: seven colts and one filly. All juveniles have multiple race experience, winners bar one colt trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam. A fascinating race featuring some of the best juvenile sprinters. Beacon has shone brightly since losing on debut when strongly fancied. It is interesting to consider that Richard Hughes [jockey] said this son of Paco Boy was better than another of their stars Kool Kompany who has won five of his six races, twice at Group 2. In fairness, Beacon has something to prove to match that talent but this January foal has caught the eye with a progressive profile, seemingly taking a major step forward last start when winning the Dragon Stakes Listed Race at Sandown over the minimum trip. This bay colt was a great yearling buy at £52,000 and a supreme acquisition for the familiar racing silks of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing (Albany). This good-looking juvenile won well last start an
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JUN
13
Night Of Thunder Set To Take On Kingman Again
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JUN
13
Night of Thunder goes into the St James’s Palace Stakes next looking to build on his victory in the 2000 Guineas where he had two future Classic winners in behind him in the form of Kingman and Australia. Richard Hannon’s colt has not been seen since his success at Newmarket where he was the surprise 40/1 winner with Betfair for the opening Classic of the year. Despite drifting to the left of the course in the closing stages of the Guineas, he was able to get up by half a length under jockey Kieren Fallon. Australia boosted the form of Night of Thunder when he won the Derby at Epsom at the weekend to the delight of Betfair backers. The John Gosden trained Kingman was the horse who finished directly behind Night of Thunder on that mile contest and will get his opportunity to put the record straight in their rematch in the St James’s Palace Stakes. It did not take Gosden’s runner long to make up for his 2000 Guineas defeat as he won the Irish equiva
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JUN
05
6:35 Goodwood (6th June) ADVANCED RESOURCE MANAGERS EBF STALLIONS MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 5) (2yo)
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JUN
05
An EBF Maiden Stakes over 6f on good ground. Thirteen two-year-olds take part: all colts bar a solitary filly. Four horses have race experience. Richard Hannon has been in fantastic form this new season and his establishment with a number of significant owners can only add strength to depth. Al Shaqab Racing have proven a potent force with retained jockey Frankie Dettori. Alediad was sent off a hot favourite for his Newbury debut, won in style by leading Coventry Stakes Group 2 hopeful Adaay. This January foal, a son of Acclamation, was purchased by Pier House Stud for 100,000euros as a foal. A good-looking colt, he is held in high regard by connections given Curragh race entries including: The GAIN Railway Stakes Group 2, Keeneland Phoenix Stakes Group 1 & National Stakes Group 1. It would be no surprise to hear connections have ambitions to attend Royal Ascot, which this race comes in timely fashion. There was much to like about this youngster's debut perfor
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APR
10
2:00 Newbury Racing Tip (11th April) AL BASTI EQUIWORLD EBF STALLIONS MAIDEN STAKES (Bobis Race) (CLASS 4) (2yo)
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APR
10
An EBF Maiden Stakes over 5f34y on good to soft going. Fair prize money for this fourteen-strong field of twelve colts and two fillies, one raced. A number of leading stables represented and starting point for a good few talented horses. David Elsworth won this contest last year with Justice Day. This multiple-winning two-year-old colt proved consistent - including an outstanding third in the Middle Park Stakes (Group 1). David Elsworth has his first two-year-old runner, similarly owned in the silks of Robert Ng. Justice Good is a March foal by Acclamation who cost 65,000gns at the yearling sales. This bay colt is out of a winning mare, who didn't race at two. It could be the case that Elsworth targets this race with his precocious juveniles. However, he features a poor strike rate with his debutantes. The stable's youngsters can win if priced 10/1 & less on debut but they can be very hit and miss. This will be a competitive betting heat I would consider a bold
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JUL
28
6:30 Windsor (29th July) Free Horse Racing Tips
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JUL
28
A Maiden Fillies' Stakes over 5f 10y on good to firm ground. Nine two-year-olds take part, all race bar one debutante. Oriel has been a talking horse for Richard Hannon's stable and by all accounts a frustrating juvenile for those who have backed her. A beaten favourite on three occasions and relatively short odds when contending the Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) at Royal Ascot have proven costly. This bay filly, a daughter of Fastnet Rock, was purchase as a yearling for 60,000gns and in the ownership of Highclere Thoroughbred Racing - Petrushka. This February foal was expected to win on debut at Ascot but bumped into a true talent in Rizeena. She had no luck in running behind Alutiq, then put in her place in the Queen Mary Stakes, thereafter a creditable third at Newmarket when stepping up to 6f for the first time. Connections will be expecting a win today although with a run of bad luck there will be plenty of layers who consider the misery will be prolonged. A wide draw isn't i
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JUL
10
2:10 Newmarket (11th July) Free Horse Racing Tips
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JUL
10
The July Stakes (Group 2) for colts & geldings over 6f on good to firm ground. Eleven two-year-olds take part, all raced, winners bar one horse who has finished runner-up twice. A first prize of over £45,000 sees a trio of juveniles head straight here from Royal Ascot. Added to this a number of up-and-coming talents who will be hoping they can make a name for themselves. Sir John Hawkins sets the standard on form after finishing third at Royal Ascot when competing in the Coventry Stakes (Group 2) over 6f. This Irish raider was fancied to go well that day and Ryan Moore keeps the ride for Michael Tabor's juvenile's, trained by Aidan O'Brien. Their stable mate - War Command - won that contest impressively. This may have been a reflection on those in behind: fair horses without star quality. It will be interesting to see whether he can take this race. Jallota finished 5th in the Coventry and looks held by the above mentioned. In ways the proximity of Mick Channon'
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JUN
28
2:20 Newmarket (29th June) Free Horse Racing Tips
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JUN
28
The Empress Stakes Listed Race for fillies over 6f on good ground. Twelve two-year-olds take part, all raced. A mix of juveniles from limited horses to a couple of proven performers who make a return after racing at Royal Ascot. Fig Roll and Ventura Mist competed in the Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2), finishing fourth and eighth respectively. The former, a daughter of Bahamian Bounty, trained by Richard Hannon, may be a small bay filly but she is a determined soul. I would expect her to hold Ventura Mist even over this extra furlong. Olly Stevens has made a superb start to his training career and there is little doubt Peter Winkworth has been working his magic behind the scenes. Hoku was expected to win on debut but a wide draw and a stiff race dampened the spirits of connections. This February foal made her return at Listed class when running a fine race at York, beaten by Beldale Memory, who probably disappointed at Royal Ascot. This daughter of Holy Roman Emperor was an excepti
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JUN
17
4:25 Royal Ascot (18th June) Coventry Stakes (Group 2)
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JUN
17
Sixteen two-year-olds take part in this prestigious race which has been a source of future Classic winners. All horses have run bar one debutante. The majority of the field, including a number of winners, have a stiff task and the leading lights will be considered. Aidan O'Brien has a fine record in this race and fields three exciting juveniles: Stubbs, Sir John Hawkins & War Command. Joseph O'Brien rides the tissue favourite who won a Listed race at Naas, his third start. Being no expert on Irish racing, my analysis will detail the home contenders. Thunder Strike has progressed with racing and one of three runners for Richard Hannon. This chestnut son of Sakhee's Secret was a great yearling purchase for £40,000 [an acquisition of Peter & Ross Doyle]. His latest victory in the Woodcote Stakes Listed race was particularly noteworthy. This February foal travelled with supreme ease against a number of talented juveniles and then kicked on when many of the lea
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MAY
29
6:40 Sandown (30th May) Free Horse Racing Tips
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MAY
29
The Cantor Fitzgerald Equities National Stakes Listed race over 5f 6y on good ground. Seven two-year-olds takes part, predominantly colts with the exception of a couple of fillies. All winners bar one colt who has been placed on two occasions. Decent prize money on offer with a purse of almost £15,000. On the face of it, not the easiest race to assess with a number of winners & progressive juveniles. Steventon Star is a talented colt, only deprived on debut by another precocious youngster in the shape of David Elsworth's Justice Day. An effortless victory came at Windsor followed by a gutsy win at York. Hughes is a canny rider and it is to his credit the way he nurtures and builds the confidence of the Hannon youngsters to enjoy their racing. By all accounts that was a strong race. This bay colt, a son of Pastoral Pursuits, sets the standard for others to achieve. His trainer has a brilliant string of juveniles so the stable have their pick of candidates for this
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MAY
09
5:30 Ascot (10th May) Free Horse Racing Tips
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MAY
09
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Fillies' Stakes over 5f on Good To Firm ground. Nine juveniles take part, two with race experience. Clive Brittain is one trainer who never lacks ambition. Added to this, he is one of the most optimistic horse trainers you will find. Boy it has served him well. So often his two-year-olds have surprised the opposition by winning at fantastic odds when seemingly outclassed. However, Rizeena looks a great prospect. This daughter of Iffraaj might just be the exception to the rule because she has ability. There was money for this youngster on debut when backed from 40/1 - 16/1. I actually laid this horse and after seeing her slow from the stalls and hugely inexperienced I didn't pay much attention to her performance until reviewing the race later. She finished the race with real purpose and with another half furlong would have been vying for the lead. Considering the form of that Newmarket maiden has been franked by numerous horses this bay filly make
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MAY
02
Hannon to saddle two in Qipco 1000 Guineas
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MAY
02
Champion British Flat trainer Richard Hannon has won many big races in his life but one glaring omission from his otherwise impressive CV is the lack of a fillies’ classic victory, something he will be hoping to put right at Newmarket on Sunday in the Qipco 1000 Guineas where he intends saddling both Sky Lantern and Maureen in what promises to be a cracking contest. The mile event looks set to be a tremendous race with Sir Henry Cecil’s unbeaten Hot Snap (11/4 in the horse racing betting) heading the market ahead of another unbeaten filly, Group 2 Rockfel Stakes winner Just The Judge, trained by Charles Hills. Hannon has high hopes for both his candidates but it does appears significant that stable jockey Richard Hughes has opted to partner last year’s Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes winner Sky Lantern (11/1) who was giving 3lbs to Hot Snap when just over two-lengths behind the current market leader on their respective seasonal reappearances at Newmarket last mont
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APR
28
5:40 Windsor (29th April) Free Horse Racing Tips
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APR
28
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Stakes over 5f 10y on good to soft ground. Six juveniles take part: four colts, two fillies, three horses with experience. Steventon Star will take the world of beating. This bay son of Pastoral Pursuits cost 55,000gns as a yearling and started his career at Newbury. Richard Hannon has sent a number of his better early juveniles to compete in that particularly event. Hughes gave this colt a confident ride and there is little doubt connections were expecting a win. Only David Elsworth's Justice Day stood in his way, while the pair were five lengths clear of the third who had shown form. Steventon Star was given a considerate introduction and few of today's opposition will come close to that initial promise let alone surpass it. Although prohibitive odds, I would expect a comfortable victory. Charles Hills has very much followed in his father's footsteps and a talented trainer. Culdaff is a February foal and 42,000euro purchase. The stable have a g
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APR
18
5:00 Bath (19th April) Free Horse Racing Tips
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APR
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A Median Auction Maiden Stakes over 5f 11y on good to soft ground. Sixteen two-year-olds take part - a mix of colts & fillies - predominantly debutantes with a handful of horses with experience. Beau Nash sets the standard of those to have raced. This bay colt, a son of Dandy Man, is a good-looking horse and £25,000 yearling buy. He was ridden with confidence, after being held up off the pace, and looked to put down a winning challenge only to be outstayed by Master Carpenter, who could well be a fair type. The form has been franked with the third, fifth & seventh winning on their next start. The major contender although one or two debutantes are of interest. Ed McMahon is a superb trainer and his early two-year-olds often prove to be some of his best horses. This is especially true of those owned by John Fretwell. He bought Capitulate ,this son of Avonbridge, for £18,000 at the yearling sales. The stable went close with their first juvenile at Bev
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