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FEB
13
Juddmonte boosted to £1 million prize money
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FEB
13
York's Juddmonte International, will be worth £1 million for the first time this year for the Ebor meeting. Additional funds of £10,000 for the Darley Yorkshire Oaks and Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes, with both now worth £350,000, while the Betfred Ebor is up £5,000 to £285,000. On international rankings, the Juddmonte International is rated the best race in Britain being won by some of the biggest names in the sport with the such as Frankel, Sea The Stars, Australia and Postponed. In boosting prize-money by £100,000, York is aiming to continue to attract the star names for the contest, which will be run on August 23 this year. York chairman and racing manager for Khalid Abdullah's Juddmonte Farms, Teddy Grimthorpe, said: "Attracting the best horses to run in competitive races on the Knavesmire is what we are all about; so I am pleased that the unstinting support from long standing sponsors has allowed us to increase
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AUG
17
1:55 York Racing Tips (18th Aug) GOFFS PREMIER YEARLING STAKES (CLASS 2) (2yo)
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AUG
17
This Goffs Yearling Stakes race is run over 6f on good to firm ground with nineteen entrants battling to win £147,540. A very competitive two-year-old race so I will detail a handful of live chances on performance and value bets. Question for those who love their apps. Do you know which is the top betting application? The betting suggests this is a wide-open heat especially with the withdrawal of Legendary Lunch who would have started one of the major fancies after winning the Woodcote Stakes (Listed) and far from disgraced in the Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) at Royal Ascot. Miss Infinity [pictured] is one of two horses to represent Mark Johnston. This Irish-bred bay filly is a daughter of Rock Of Gibraltar, purchased by the trainer for £80,000 at the yearling sales. She has raced five times for Mark Johnston Racing Ltd and proven a very talented filly. Three wins display a gusty attitude, most poignantly a recent neck victory at Liste
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MAY
12
2:55 York Racing Tips (13th May) LANGLEYS SOLICITORS EBF MARYGATE FILLIES´ STAKES (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) (2yo)
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MAY
12
The first two-year-old Listed Stakes of the season. Eleven fillies take part over this 5f on good to firm going. Ten with race experience and solitary debutante who needs to have ample ability to win this race on her racecourse bow. With win prize money over £25,000, it is a hot race and a number of these juveniles will be looking towards Royal Ascot in June. Boater is an interesting debut winner fro Mark Johnston. This daughter of Helmet won well although the opposition was either poor or needed the run. She was half a second slower than another Johnston filly Chapulla. Fair enough, that youngster is built like and colt probably has more ability than most colts. However, it does make me wonder if Boater is under priced at 2/1. Win or lose I couldn't take those odds because it seems a long way short of value and potentially a drifter in the market. Michael Easterby fields debutante Carlton Frankie. This filly was well backed on another occasion but withdra
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AUG
21
3:10 York (22nd August) Gimcrack Stakes Group 2
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AUG
21
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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AUG
20
4:20 York Racing Tips (21st Aug) BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF CONVIVIAL MAIDEN STAKES (Plus 10 Race) (CLASS 2) (2yo)
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AUG
20
Sadly not enough time to write a substantial post for this excellent race but a few pointers. Firstly, look at the price money for this maiden. Win price money of £31,125. Astounding. Worth more than most Listed races. The form of this 7f contest will produce many future winners and many will contest Group races. Last year's contest was won by White Lake, a debutante trained by Luca Cumani. A race that was far from a vintage renewal and this gelding proved slightly disappointing although competing at pattern class. I sense this contest will detail a winner of greater class. Brian Meehan said he was ''very confident'' about the chances of Perkunas. I've rarely heard him talk about a horse in such terms. Very Talented ran well on debut at Goodwood and it held in high regard by Godolphin and Saeed Bin Suroor. Definitely worth noting. Luca Cumani rates Beautiful Morning. This beautifully bred filly cost 650,000. This daughter of Galileo
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JUL
10
Saturday Tips
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JUL
10
I've been a bit quiet of late so I thought I'd just give a thought or two: 3:20 Ascot - Interest auction race over 7f. Knight Commander should improve for his debut and must have fair each-way claims. Bernie Boy would have claims if priced in single-figure odds. Any Guest is interesting for George Margarson. This colt held an entry for Royal Ascot and the stable can go well on debut although they have very few juveniles these days. Would bring more hope if backed. Quite a competitive race for the grade. 4:00 York - Worth noting a few of these hold Gimcrack entries which give encouragement. Kevin Ryan does well here and I'd be pretty confident Mont Kiara has ability. Reputation is another to be given a Gimcrack entry. John Quinn's two-year-olds can be a touch hit and miss but worthy of note and could be backed from 12/1. 4:20 Newmarket - The most interesting race for me. Ballydoyle is a fair nut to crack after a bold show at Royal Ascot. At such short odds the prices of
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MAY
13
2:10 York Racing Tips (15th May) LANGLEYS SOLICITORS EBF MARYGATE FILLIES´ STAKES (Listed Race)
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MAY
13
A busy weekend on the horizon. I had intended to get to York on Friday but a change of plans sees me head to the Norfolk coast to enjoy sun, sea breeze and flutter at the casino at Great Yarmouth. Believe it or not, this resplendent building was a regular haunt of Edward VII [son of Queen Victoria]. For those of you who love their classic online games from poker, roulette, black Jack, slots and more take a look at www.casinomidas.com.au for a great experience. Well, we have a race to savour. The EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) over 5f on good going. By class of race, this is the best two-year-old contest of the season thus far. Excellent win prize money over £22,000. Eleven juveniles take part: ten raced, including six winners, four unbeaten, and solitary newcomer. On balance, a competitive race with fillies of abundant potential. One of the major fancies is Irish raider Athas An Bhean, trained by Adrian Paul Keatley. He hails from Dunlavin, Co
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MAY
15
1:45 York (16th May) LANGLEYS SOLICITORS LLP EBF STALLIONS MARYGATE STAKES (Listed Race) (CLASS 1) (2yo)
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MAY
15
The first Listed two-year-old race of the season sees thirteen juveniles take part: nine winners, all raced. With the ground drying it should be a contest based on ability. I'll give a quick review of most runners. Tiggy Wiggy is a small compact filly - a pocket rocket. She looked very impressive on debut and clearly suited by a turning course if not a sharp track. With a large field it is likely there could be plenty of pace which may take the edge of this youngster's finish. If able conserve her energy over the first furlong could take some beating. Exentricity finished runner-up to Tiggy Wiggy, which was no mean feat on debut. She may have been favoured by being held up that day and ran on well. Whether this quick 5f will be as suiting is another matter. However, a horse to respect and could have each way claims. Sarista is fast but beaten by Paddy AGain on debut, who was held by Tiggy Wiggy on their latest running. Baron's youngster looked fit and ready on debut.
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AUG
20
2:30 York (21st August) Pinsent Masons LLP Acomb Stakes (Group 3)
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AUG
20
Six two-year-olds take part in this contest over 7f on good ground for a win prize of just over £34,000. This small but select field of juveniles sees one filly taking on a number of talented colts from leading trainers. Last year's winner, Dundonnell, went on to prove himself a class horse for Roger Charlton racing at Group 1. Godolphin have been in fine form with their two-year-olds this season. First Flight, a home bred son of Invincible Spirit out of a lightly-raced mare, made a sparkling debut at Newbury over 6f. This January foal was well backed but so tardy from the stalls that he looked a forlorn hope - but nothing could halt this bay colt as he powered home for a comfortable victory. The form of that race is probably nothing out of the ordinary but many were impressed by that display. This step up in distance will be to his advantage and from a wealth of horses it speaks well Saeed Bin Suroor sends this youngster to race at this higher level. Another colt w
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MAY
14
4:25 York (15th May) Free Horse Racing Tips
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MAY
14
An EBF Novices Stakes over 5f on Good to Firm ground. Eight juveniles take part: all colts/geldings bar one filly. Six winners search for their second victory with prize money of almost £10,000. By all account this is a hot little race. The winner will be heading for Royal Ascot. Steventon Star was entered to run in the Lily Agnes but a wide draw made connections curtail such plans, which was most likely a wise decision. This son of Pastoral Pursuits ran well at Newbury on debut although second best - but clear of the third - behind Justice Day who went down fighting at Ascot. Richard Hughes commented that they were surprised Steventon Star was beaten on his first start. However, the money was put down in style when backed to 1/10f taking an average Windsor maiden without fuss. This youngster travels well and he is a worthy favourite on latest form. This could be a tough race with exciting opponents. With five unbeaten juveniles in the line-up it is difficult to assess many of
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AUG
21
2:30 York (22nd August) Free Horse Racing Tips
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The Pinsent Masons LLP Acomb Stakes (Group 3). Dundonnell has been a talking horse for Roger Charlton. This American-bred colt by First Defence was an early foal, born in January, and a powerful bay. He made a pleasing introduction when making his debut at Newmarket over 7f on soft ground. The form of that race has been franked with one of today's juveniles in opposition, Afonso De Sousa, behind, while there are form lines with Steeler who won at Goodwood. Charlton rarely has his youngster primed on their first start and he found an ideal race second time when stepping up to a mile. A lowly median auction maiden stakes was a master stroke of a calculated trainer. It was no surprise to see him backed to odds of 1/4f. Clearly the word was out that this colt was going places and that day a mere gallop towards greater challenges. An effortless victory. This race will be a substantial rise in class but a string of lofty Group engagements suggest this is the beginning of an ambitious campai
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