York Dante Festival Preview Wed 12th May

Duke Of York Clipper Logistics Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £56,710 12 runners 6f Good ITV4 (STALLS Centre)

 

race conditions  £100,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weights  3yo colts & geldings 8st 12lb; fillies 8st 9lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 8lb; fillies 9st 5lb Penalties  after August 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 2 race 3lb; of a Group 1 race 5lb pay £350 Penalty value  1st  £56,710.00 2nd  £21,500.00 3rd  £10,760.00 4th  £5,360.00 5th  £2,690.00 6th  £1,350.00 

 

The Tim Easterby trained 4-Y-0 colt  ART POWER should go well in this group two sprint ,looked improving sort last season ,after winning group three contest at Naas in July ,finished the season with excellent fourth in group one British Champions Sprint stakes at Ascot behind Glen Shiel .Normally goes well fresh ,including winning first time out last season .Ground conditions should be in his favour with more showers forecast .Odds around 7/2 look fair value .

 

Oxted looks obvious danger on the pick last season form ,including winning G1 July Cup ,though was turned over when odds on favourite in Abernant stakes at Newmarket last time .Should be thereabouts ,though his best form has been on sounder surface .

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Tattersalls Musidora Stakes (Group 3) (Fillies) (Class 1) (3yo) Winner £42,533 8 runners 1m2f56y Good ITV4 (STALLS Inside)

 

race conditions  £75,000 guaranteed For  3yo fillies Weights  9st Penalties  after August 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 1 or Group 2 race 4lb Entries  14 pay £750 Penalty value  1st  £42,532.50 2nd  £16,125.00 3rd  £8,070.00 4th  £4,020.00 5th  £2,017.50 6th  £1,012.50 

 

NOON STAR looks very progressive filly ,after winning her last two starts in good style , including winning 10f Novice Stakes at Wetherby last time ,that form looks solid ,with the fourth horse from the race Sherbet Lemon winning  Lingfield Oaks trial on Saturday .Odds around 7/4 look fair in not strongest looking group three contest .

 

Epsom Oaks fancy Teona looks the main danger ,after bolting up in maiden on All Weather at Newcastle in November Looks open to plenty improvement after just two starts ,though odds around 6-4 look short enough on her first start on turf, after near 6 month absence .

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Sky Bet Handicap (Class 3) (3yo 0-95) Winner £8,100 12 runners 7f Good ITV4 (STALLS Inside)

 

 

race conditions  £15,000 guaranteed For  3yo Rated 76-95 (also open to such horses rated 96 and 97; such horses rated 75 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions) Weights  highest weight 9st 7lb Minimum weights: 8-2; Penalties  after May 1st, each race won 6lb Gioia Cieca's Handicap Mark  96 Entries  24 pay £60 Penalty value  1st  £8,100.00 2nd  £3,802.50 3rd  £1,902.00 4th  £951.00 

 

HUDDLETON MAC looks interesting for Hugie Morrison on his handicap debut ,was impressive winner of 7f maiden at Sandown in August ,when beating The Kodi Kid by 3L on easy ground ,that looked fair form with Kodi Kid winning Novice stakes next time .No show in group three Greenham Stakes last time ,though faced stiff task on his first start of the season .The drop down to class 3 handicap should suit better ,off fair looking mark 88 .Odds around 4-1 look solid value .

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 YORK RECOMMENDED BETS :

 

ART POWER 2.40 YORK CLIPPER STAKES (G2)

1PT WIN @ 7/2 BET365*

 

NOON STAR 3.10 MUSIDORA STAKES (G3)

2PT WIN @ 7/4 BET365*  

 

HUDDLETON MAC 3.40 SKYBET H'CAP CLASS 3

1PT E/W @ 4-1 BET365*

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BEST ODDS GUARANTEE *  

Qipco Guineas Festival Preview

Betfair Palace House Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo+) Winner £34,026 9 runners 5f Good To Firm ITV (STALLS Centre)

race conditions  £60,000 guaranteed For  3yo+ Weights  3yo colts & geldings 8st 11lb; fillies 8st 8lb; 4yo+ colts & geldings 9st 6lb; fillies 9st 3lb Penalties  after August 31st, 2020, a winner of a Group 3 race 3lb; of a Group 2 race 5lb; of a Group 1 race 7lb Entries  12 pay £600 Penalty value  1st  £34,026.00 2nd  £12,900.00 3rd  £6,456.00 4th  £3,216.00 5th  £1,614.00 6th  £810.00 

 

The 9-Y-0 veteran JUDICIAL normally goes well first time out ,including finishing second in this race last year & in 2018 .Looked as good as ever last season ,winning twice ,including at this level in Chipchase Stakes at Newcastle in June .The Julie Camacho stable has been in decent form with two winners in last 10 days. Odds  6-1 or above look very fair e-w value .

 

Of the others the Charlie Appleby trained 4-Y-0 Lazuli had some decent form last season ,including winning in G3 company at Newbury in September ,should improve for his first run of the season ,though under 3lb penalty has no easy task .

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Betfair Exchange Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (4yo+) Winner £51,039 5 runners 1m4f Good To Firm ITV (STALLS Centre)

 

race conditions  £90,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ Weights  colts & geldings 9st 1lb; fillies 8st 12lb Penalties  after 2019, a winner of a Group 1 race 3lb pay £270 Penalty value  1st  £51,039.00 2nd  £19,350.00 3rd  £9,684.00 4th  £4,824.00 5th  £2,421.00 

 

SIR RON PRIESTLY was impressive winner at Nottingham on his return from 18 month absence in Further Flight listed stakes in April ,that looked decent effort beating fair sort in Ocean Wind ,who franked the form at Ascot on Wednesday when finishing 1L Second to three time Gold Cup winner Stradivarius .Takes drop back in trip ,though has won 3 out 4 over this 12f trip.Odds around 9-4 look fair in this small field.

 

Pyledriver looks obvious danger, being 7lb clear on official BHA figures, having won two G2 races last season at Ascot & York ,though on his reappearance, this small field is concern ,can often pull hard in his races and tactical race may not suit .

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Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Colts & Fillies) (Class 1) (3yo) Winner £227,019 15 runners 1m Good To Firm ITV (STALLS Centre)

 

race conditions  £400,315 guaranteed For  3yo colts and fillies (NOTE: horses will be eligible to run in this race provided that they have a current BHA Handicap Rating of 80 or higher at midday of the confirmation stage. Horses which do not qualify a rating may also be eligible providing the BHA Handicapper is satisfied that the horse's racecourse performances up to and including the day before confirmation merit a provisional assessment of 80 or higher. Horses which have not run will not be eligible) Weights  colts 9st; fillies 8st 11lb pay £1,595 Penalty value  1st  £227,018.65 2nd  £86,067.73 3rd  £43,073.89 4th  £21,456.88 5th  £10,768.47 6th  £5,404.25 

 

 This looks one the most wide open 2000 Guineas in recent times,with several looking closely matched on last seasons two-year-old form .The AP O'BRIEN trained WEMBLEY looks the horse with the most improvement stepping up to mile,looked unlucky in Dewhurst when fast finishing second ,having to come widest of all .The longer trip looks sure to suit .Odds around 11-2 look decent value .

 

Thunder Moon looks the biggest danger ,having shown good turn of foot to win National Stakes in good style last season .This faster ground should suit better ,having struggled on soft ground in Dewhurst at Newmarket in October .

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NEWMARKET RECOMMENDED BETS :

 

JUDICIAL 2.25 PALACE HOUSE STAKES GROUP THREE

0.50 PT E/W @ 13/2 BET365

(UNPLACED SP 9-1 ) LOSS -1.00 

SIR RON PRIESTLY 3.00 JOCKEY CLUB STAKES GROUP TWO

2PTS WIN @ 9/4 BET365

(WINNER SP 15-8 ) PROFIT +4.50

WEMBLEY 3.35 QIPCO 2000 GUINEAS GROUP ONE 

1PT E/W @ 11-2 BETVICTOR 1/5 ODDS 1-2-3-4 

(UNPLACED SP 13-2 ) LOSS -2.00 

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3 BETS 1 WINNER PROFIT +1.50  

(STAKED 5PTS) RETURN 6.50PTS )

All Weather Championship Finals Day Preview

Created by Arena Racing Company in 2013, the All-Weather Championships enter Season 8 in 2020. They culminate with the hugely popular All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Lingfield Park on Good Friday, 2 April 2021.

Betway All-Weather Marathon Championships Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (4yo+) Winner £38,655 10 runners 1m7f169y Standard ITV4

 

race conditions  £75,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ which have won a relevant Fast Track Qualifier or run a minimum of three times from 20th October, 2020 to 26th March, 2021 (inclusive) on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland and France; or twice on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland, France and once in Dubai at Meydan (dirt) Weights  4yo colts & geldings 9st 3lb; fillies 8st 12lb; 5yo+ colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Weight for age  4yo from 5yo+ 2lb Entries  10 pay £375 Penalty value  1st  £38,655.00 2nd  £18,127.50 3rd  £9,067.50 4th  £4,530.00 5th  £2,265.00 6th  £1,132.50 

 

The Alan King trained RAINBOW DREAMER is clear top rated on official figures on (110) has an excellent record on All Weather winning (6 out 10) ,including winning 2 mile fast track qualifier at Kempton in February ,beating Ocean Wind (104) & Prince Of Arran (114) rated rivals in slowly run race .Yet to race at Lingfield ,though shouldn't be problem having already won on three different AW tracks (Kempton,Wolverhampton & Southwell ) Looks the one to beat ,Odds around 9/4 look solid value .

 The Andrew Balding trained Ranch Hand looks possible danger,winning 3 out 3 on All Weather ,including winning fast track qualifier at Chelmsford last time ,beating 102 rated Rock Eagle in close finish ,will need further improvement in this stronger race ,though can't be ruled out .

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Betway All-Weather Sprint Championships Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (4yo+) Winner £38,655 15 runners 6f1y Standard ITV4

 

race conditions  £75,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ which have won a relevant Fast Track Qualifier or run a minimum of three times from 20th October, 2020 to 26th March, 2021 (inclusive) on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland and France or twice on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland, France and once in Dubai at Meydan (dirt) Weights  colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Entries  15 pay £375 Penalty value  1st  £38,655.00 2nd  £18,127.50 3rd  £9,067.50 4th  £4,530.00 5th  £2,265.00 6th  £1,132.50

 

The sprint championship looks very wide open ,with Summerghand the top rated on (109 ) ,though has been bit disappointing since winning Stewards Cup at Glorious Goodwood in August ,including finishing only 7th here at Lingfield over C&D in Kachy Stakes in February.

 

At the prices the Karl Burke trained EXALTED ANGEL looks fair value at around 8-1,has improved rapidly since winning class 4 handicap at Southwell in October off mark 80 ,including a career best effort last time when winning Kachy Listed stakes at Lingfield over C&D .That was decent effort on his first start over 6f ,looks open to further improvement over this trip .Solid e-w claims .

 

Of the others the Irish raider Harry's Bar looks interesting ,having won 9 out 20 on All Weather ,including in listed company .Had some fairly useful form when trained by James Fanshawe ,though has to overcome wide draw in stall (12) .Odds around 7-2 look on the short side .

 

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Ladbrokes 3 Year Old All-Weather Championships Conditions Stakes (Plus 10 Race) (Class 2) (3yo) Winner £38,655 10 runners 6f1y Standard ITV4 (STALLS Inside)

 

race conditions  £75,000 guaranteed For  3yo which have won a relevant Fast Track Qualifier or run a minimum of three times from 20th October, 2020 to 26th March, 2021 (inclusive) on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland and France or twice on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland, France and once in Dubai at Meydan (dirt) Weights  colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Entries  12 pay £375 Penalty value  1st  £38,655.00 2nd  £18,127.50 3rd  £9,067.50 4th  £4,530.00 5th  £2,265.00 6th  £1,132.50 

 

APOLLO ONE has shown progressive form ,winning 3 out 5 ,including winning the Spring Cup listed stakes at Lingfield last time ,just holding on to beat the John Gosden trained Megallan.Also had some decent form as two-year-old, finishing 3rd in G3 Solaria Stakes at Sandown .The drop back to 6 furlongs shouldn't be problem,having shown plenty speed in his races .Looks open to further improvement on All Weather .Odds around 5-1 look solid each-way value .

The lightly raced Diligent Harry looks the main danger, after finishing unlucky 2nd over C&D at Lingfield in Class 3 handicap in very quick time last month .Has bit to find on official ratings ,though looks open to plenty more improvement after 3 starts .

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Betway Easter Classic All-Weather Middle Distance Championships Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (4yo+) Winner £51,540 6 runners 1m2f Standard ITV4 (STALLS Inside)

race conditions  £100,000 guaranteed For  4yo+ which have won a relevant Fast Track Qualifier or run a minimum of three times from 20th October, 2020 to 26th March, 2021 (inclusive) on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland and France or or twice on the all-weather surfaces in Great Britain, Ireland, France and once in Dubai at Meydan (dirt) Weights  colts & geldings 9st 5lb; fillies 9st Entries  7 pay £500 Penalty value  1st  £51,540.00 2nd  £24,170.00 3rd  £12,090.00 4th  £6,040.00 5th  £3,020.00 6th  £1,510.00 

 

Disappointing turn out for Easter Classic with just 6 runners  going to post .The Andrew Balding trained BANGKOK looks the class act here ,after winning Winter Derby trial over C&D at Lingfield in February.No show in Saudi Cup last time behind Missriff ,though returns to much more suitable level here.Has decent record at Lingfield ,including when breaking course record over C&D last season.Odds above 4-5 look value .

 

Forest Of Dean looks the main threat after winning The Winter Derby over C&D last time at Lingfield ,though seem get the run of the race that day ,had previously finished behind Bangkok in Winter Derby trial .

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Bombardier All-Weather Mile Championships Conditions Stakes (Class 2) (4yo+) Winner £38,655 10 runners 1m1y Standard ITV4 (STALLS Outside)

 

INTUITIVE has decent record on All Weather ,winning 5 out 11 ,has shown improved form since stepping up to mile ,including bolting up in class 2 handicap over C&D at Lingfield in January in quick time( 0.68 ) fast .Looked unsuited by very slow pace when only second last time at Lingfield .Should get the race run suit here .Odds around 7/1 look very fair e-w value .

 

 Khuzaam looks the main danger ,having not finished outside the first two in seven starts ,including winning small conditions race at Chelmsford last time ,though odds around 7-4 look short enough for horse yet to run at Lingfield

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JERRY'S BETS (SCALE 1 to 3 POINTS )

RAINBOW DREAMER 2.00 LINGFIELD 

2PTS @ 9-4 BET365 .SKYBET .HILLS

(FOURTH SP 3-1 ) -2.00

 

EXALTED ANGEL 3.10 LINGFIELD 

0.50 PTS WIN (BSP ) 9.20

0.50 PLACE (BSP) 2.98

(SECOND SP 15-2 ) +0.49

 

APOLLO ONE 3.45 LINGFIELD 

1PT @ 7-2 BET365.PADDY POWER.BETVICTOR

(FOURTH SP 11-4 ) -1.00

 

BANGKOK 4.15 LINGFIELD 

2PTS @ 10-11 BET365.HILLS.BETVICTOR

(WINNER SP 5-6 ) +1.82 

 

INTUITIVE 4.45 LINGFIELD 

0.75 PTS E-W @ 7-1 BET365 

(SIXTH SP 8-1 ) -1.50

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(STAKED 7.50 PTS ) (RETURN 5.31 PTS) (LOSS 2.19 PTS)

Dubai World Cup Selections (Sat 27th March 2021 )

Dubai Gold Cup Sponsored By Al Tayer Motors (Group 2) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £328,467 11 runners 2m Good RT/SK 12:50 UK Time .

race conditions  £547,445 guaranteed For  northern hemisphere 4yo+ and southern hemisphere 3yo+ Weight for age  4yo from 5yo+ 3lb Penalty value  1st  £328,467.15 2nd  £109,489.05 3rd  £54,744.53 4th  £27,372.26 5th  £16,423.36 6th  £10,948.91

 

SECRET ADVISOR made promising return last month ar Riyaadh in 1m 7f handicap ,finishing staying on third behind Gifts Of Gold .Should improve for that race, first run since November .Had some decent form last season ,winning twice here at Meydan over 1m 6f ,including in G3 company.Should also be suited stepping up to 2 miles for first time .Odds around 7-4 look fair value in not the strongest looking G2 contest

 

Mark Johnston trained Subjectivisit looks danger on his G1 Royal Oak victory at Longchamp in October , though all his best form has been on soft/ heavy ground ,previously could only manage 7th in St Leger at Doncaster on good ground .

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Al Quoz Sprint Sponsored By Azizi Developments (Group 1) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £437,956 13 runners 6f Good RT/SK

 

race conditions  £729,927 guaranteed For  northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere 3yo+ Weight for age  3yo from 4yo+ 13lb Penalty value  1st  £437,956.20 2nd  £145,985.40 3rd  £72,992.70 4th  £36,496.35 5th  £21,897.81 6th  £14,598.54 

 

G1 winner Space Blues is 7lb clear on official ratings,winning his last five starts ,including winning the turf Sprint at Riyaad over 6.5 furlongs in Feb ,though there is slight question mark about this shorter trip .Yet to win over 6 furlongs .Clearly the one to beat on official ratings ,though odds around 6-4 look short .

 

At the prices C/D winner FINAL SONG looks the each-way value at around 9-1 ,has shown improved form since dropping back in trip ,including winning G3 Nad Al Sheeba Turf sprint last month .Looks open to further improvement over this 6 furlong trip  ,with Cristophe Soumillion looking interesting jockey booking .

 

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Longines Dubai Sheema Classic Presented By Longines (Group 1) (Turf) (3yo+) Winner £2,189,781 10 runners 1m4f11y Good RT/SK

 

race conditions  £3,649,635 guaranteed For  northern hemisphere 4yo+ and southern hemisphere 3yo+ Weight for age  4yo from 5yo+ 1lb Penalty value  1st  £2,189,781.02 2nd  £729,927.01 3rd  £364,963.50 4th  £182,481.75 5th  £109,489.05 6th  £72,992.70

 

The Japanese mare CHRONO GENESIS looks sure go well,having shown some useful form in Japan over past two seasons,including winning three grade one races ,also finished half-lengh third to Japanese Superstar Almond Eye at Toyko in November.Odds around 5-2 look solid value .

 

Mishriff looks possible danger after winning Saudi Cup in February ,though still has to prove himself over this longer trip and faces no easy task trying concede 4lb to Japanese mare .

 

A.P O,Briens only runner on card Mogul can't be ruled out after winning Hong Kong Vase in December at Sha Tin, though that wasn't the strongest group one.Had previously only finished fifth in Breeders cup turf  at Keenland .

 

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Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline (Group 1) (Dirt) (3yo+) Winner £5,255,474 14 runners 1m2f Fast RT/SK

race conditions  £8,759,124 guaranteed For  northern hemisphere 4yo+ and southern hemisphere 3yo+ Penalty value  1st  £5,255,474.45 2nd  £1,751,824.82 3rd  £875,912.41 4th  £437,956.20 5th  £262,773.72 6th  £175,182.48

Not the strongest renawal of Dubai World Cup with no standout performer ,though the American 4-Y-0 colt MYSTIC GUIDE does look solid ,after winning grade 3 Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn by impressive 6L in February ,had previously beaten one of his main rivals Jesus Team in grade two Jim Dandy stakes at Saratoga in September .Odds around 9-4 look fair value .

Of the others Jesus Team is consistent sort ,twice finishing second to Knicks Go in Breeders Cup and  Pegasus World Cup ,though was comfortably held by Mystic Guide in Jim Dandy Stakes .

Military Law looks best of the home team ,after finishing creditable 6th in Saudi Cup last time ,was also good winner of G2 Al Maktoum challenge in January .Each-way claims .

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RECOMMENDED BETS :

SECRET ADVISOR 12.50 DUBAI GOLD CUP

2PTS  @ 7-4 BET365*

(FOURTH  SP 11-10 ) -2.00

 

FINAL SONG 1.30 AL QUOZ SPRINT 

0.50 PTS E-WAY @ 9-1 PADDY POWER (1/5 ODDS 1-2-3-4)

(SECOND SP 16-1 ) +0.40 

 

CHRONO GENESIS 4.10 SHEEMA CLASSIC   

2PTS @ 5-2 BET365*

(SECOND SP 9-4 ) -2.00 

MYSTIC GUIDE 4.50 DUBAI WORLD CUP 

2PTS @ 9-4 BET365*

(WINNER SP 6-4 ) +4.05 R4 10P IN £ 

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(STAKED 7PTS) (RETURN 7.45 PTS)  +0.45