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Jul 01, 2022

Talking Horses: Underestimated Alenquer can clinch Coral-Eclipse

Five of the six runners in the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown have at least one Group One win but Alenquer can rise to the topFive of the six runners in a fascinating renewal of the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park on Saturday have at least one Group One win in the form book already, and it is a big boost for the first all-aged Group One of the season that Vadeni, the French Derby winner, was supplemented to the field earlier this week.Christophe Soumillon kicked off the celebrations some way out at Chantilly and a mixture of proven form at the trip and his scope for improvement means Vadeni looks a better bet than Native Trail, the Irish 2,000 Guineas winner and...

Dec 07, 2019

Talking Horses: Janika the solid tip in competitive Tingle Creek

The step back in distance helped Janika score at Exeter and he ilooks ready for a step up to the highest level at SandownIn the absence of Altior the Tingle Creek at Sandown has a very competitive look and there is hope for fans of the veteran Un De Sceaux, the upstart Defi Du Seuil and the rarely spotted Waiting Patiently. But all three may be outdone by Janika (3.00), whose form over the past year looks all the more solid because it has often been in handicaps.After joining Nicky Henderson from France he was a beaten favourite in all four starts last winter but there was no shame in twice failing narrowly to give lumps of weight to Sirruh...