The opposition to Sizing John does not look strong, plus we sort out the big handicaps as racing returns to EpsomIs it too much to expect Coneygree to be ready to do himself justice in today’s Punchestown Gold Cup? Having been cuffed by Cue Card in November, he was on the sidelines for the thick end of four months before going back into fast work a month ago. Related: Racing news and tips: Blow for Mullins after Fox Norton beats Un De Sceaux Continue reading...
Thanks to Chris Corrigan’s 9-2 winner yesterday, The Guardian has hit the front in the Racing Post’s Naps table …Oh Lordy, we’re top of the Naps Table with three days to go, thanks to Mr Corrigan’s 9-2 winner yesterday ... You know those dreams where you’re playing in a Cup Final and you’re bearing down on goal and someone slides the ball across to you with just the keeper to beat from 15 yards out? Related: Racing news and tips: Dettori’s love affair with Galileo Gold back on, says Palmer Continue reading...
A trademark late flourish could be on the cards from Jamie Spencer and Rio Ronaldo when they contest the 6.15 at WindsorRio Ronaldo (6.15 Windsor) has form figures at this track of 51119, the latest one being last August when he was the favourite but started extremely slowly.This sprinter’s reappearance at Leicester two-and-a-half weeks ago was over 7f, a distance he had never encountered before and, a 12-1 shot then, he never threatened. Back at his old haunt and partnered by Jamie Spencer – who has won on him before – a trademark late flourish looks likely now he has dropped below his last winning handicap mark. Related: Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne to be big Ascot summer attraction Continue...
Jule In The Crown catches the eye at Newbury (4.10) and Capard King could be the answer at the Scottish Grand National meeting at Ayr (5.25)There is something of a lull in the sequence of full-blown Guineas trials this afternoon before the Greenham Stakes card at Newbury on Saturday, although John Gosden has a couple of Classic entries running on the card at the track today: Shutter Speed, in the conditions event at 3.05, and Chessman, the hot favourite for the seven-furlong handicap later on the card. Related: Racing news and tips: Frankel's son Eminent puts down 2,000 Guineas marker Continue reading...
Sea of Grace (3.35) has been the subject of positive reports in the buildup to her debut for William Haggas in the Nell Gwyn StakesThe Feilden Stakes at Newmarket on Tuesday was a disappointment when it came to unearthing Classic clues but the road towards the Guineas will begin in earnest on Wednesday with two fascinating trial races on the Rowley Mile.The Nell Gwyn Stakes tends to vary in quality from season to season but the latest renewal looks like one of the best for many years. Brave Anna took the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes at this course last September but she can be backed at around 8-1 this morning which is an indication of the depth in the...