Longchamp hosts its second Arc card since its makeover, and the big race itself revolves around Enable’s attempt to become the first horse to win the race for a third time – a feat last attempted by Treve in 2015. The only concern I had with her chance is the…
1pt each-way Spinning Memories @10/1, 16:30 Longchamp, Sunday
5f Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (Group 1) (2yo+) Battash is the best sprinter on the planet and has broken many a track record when the ground is fast. But the rain has plummeted down at Longchamp and it’s going to be on the heavy ground. Yes, Battash has…
Saturday bets: Anapurna (11/2)
11m6f Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Group 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf) (3yo+) Oaks winner ANAPURNA looks an obvious bet against the favourite, Enbihaar, who has soft ground concerns and her collateral form looks weak. Anapurna can be forgiven a tame comeback run and should come on for it. She…
Saturday selections: Golden Horde (25/1)
6f (Row) Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes (Group 1) (Colts) (Class 1) (2yo) Newmarket’s four autumn Group Ones for juveniles generally sort out the winter pecking order for both the aspiring milers and sprinters – and thanks to the rocket Pinatubo’s exploits this season, many of the best have avoided him in the 7f Dewhurst…
1pt each-way Festival Day @11/2, 15:00 Newmarket, Friday
7f (Row) Shadwell Rockfel Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies) (Class 1) (2yo) Daahyeh sets a very high standard in this Group Two, but with the way the race is likely to be run I can see FESTIVAL DAY stealing it from the front. She looked awesome last time out galloping away from her rivals in…
1.5pts win Buffer Zone @6/1, 1pt each-way Hey Jonesy @10/1, 1pt each-way Laugh A Minute @14/1, 15:50 Ayr, Saturday
6f William Hill Ayr Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) The Ayr Gold Cup is serving us up a treat on Saturday afternoon. The highlight of the year for the Ayrshire faithful and the going looks to be perfectly good ground for this collection of 24 sprinters. There has been…
1pt each-way Mr Kiki @14/1, 14:55 Newbury, Saturday
6f Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (2yo) This looks a competitive little race with a somewhat-muddled betting market. The favourite, Pierre Lapin, is a half-brother to champion sprinter Harry Angel, and won his only appearance on the track with ease back in May. That he’s been off since…
Sunday racing tips: Goddess (4/1), Daahyeh (3/1), Search For A Song (12/1)
1m2f Moyglare ”Jewels” Blandford Stakes (Group 2) (Fillies & Mares) (3yo+) GODDESS looks well worth a go at 4/1 back up at 10f. She looked good last time out and stayed 9f really well, so now in a bit of form she is well up to winning this. Many of her opponents…
2019 Irish Champion Stakes guide and selection
1m2f QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1) (Outer Track) (3yo+) A horse-by-horse guide to Ireland’s biggest flat race, as well as our selection. We’re expecting fast ground with a warm, sunny day forecast in Dublin. Magical – 15/8fChance: ★★★★Value: ★★ For all that her form is rock solid and tied…
St Leger day selections: Never No More (15/2), Royal Dornoch (25/1)
7f (7f6y) Hird Rail Group Park Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo+) NEVER NO MORE looks a big price to land this Group Two prize. He showed smart form when conquering Madhmoon earlier in the season and was off the track for a few months following that success, presumably through a setback, so can…