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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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OCT
31
Breeders' Cup Special - British 2YO Runners (2nd November)
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OCT
31
20:06 Santa Anita - Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint (Dirt) 6f Winner $319,401 2nd $98,899 3rd $49,450 4th $24,650 Ceiling Kitty, trained by Tom Dascombe. Highlight: Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) winner at Royal Ascot. This daughter of Red Clubs was a supreme buy at 16,000gns as a yearling. With three wins from seven races connections will be hoping she can add to prize money of just under £70,000. With a field of just seven runners she could well make the frame. Tissue price: 15/2 21:28 Santa Anita - Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint (Turf) 1m Winner $638,800 2nd $197,800 3rd $98,899 4th $49,299 Sky Lantern trained by Richard Hannon has proven herself to be a sparkling talent. A 75,000euro yearling purchase, this daughter of Red Clubs has never been out of the first two, with narrow defeats. Her recent victory at the Curragh Phoenix Stakes (Group 1) has added to the coffers. With prize money of nearl
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