We’ve got a busy day of racing on Saturday with flat action from Chester, Newbury and Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing…
2.12 Newbury – Arapaho Gold defends its unbeaten record
Arapaho Gold defends his unbeaten record in an excellent edition of this Group Two Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stales in Newbury.
Michael Dods’ juvenile star arrives having won all four starts with the highlight coming in the Group Two Gimcrack Stakes at York. This form has been expressed by the second horse and he must prove strong to beat despite a three kilo penalty.
Andrew Balding’s Jolivette heads the risks under Colin Keane. The only filly in the line-up, she produced her best effort yet when third behind Libertango at York and she remains capable of better.
Cut A Ram was fourth in the Coventry Stakes but has yet to confirm that form, while vegetable is another direct contender for Charlie Appleby. Third behind Stopfire in the Flying Scotsman, he can suit up to six miles of diving.
1.02 Newbury – Redorange and Starlust fancy Group Three glory
Red orange AND star lock horns in a trap Dubai International Airport World Trophy Stakes at 13.02.
Clive Cox saddles Red orange who has leading claims under young driver Callum Rodriguez. An improving type, he enjoyed a fruitful campaign landing the Listed City Walls at York in July. Well beaten at Nunthorpe, this should be easier.
starwinner of the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, he has yet to win since but has knocked on the door of late with a second at Nunthorpe and a fourth at the Curragh. This seems an ideal opportunity to place a Group Three vase.
First Instinct 1-2 last year and Shagraan look your best from the rest in an open field, while The spark of Naana moves up in class after his handicap win at Goodwood.
1.37 Newbury – Progressive Primo Lara takes on the French Duke
Progressive Cousin Lara take over French duke in a race Dubai Duty Free Autumn Cup at 13:37.
Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained Cousin Lara has been in fine form since being joined by Jack Morland. The five-year-old scored narrowly at Kempton to take his record to two wins from three starts for young connections and Ryan Moore is an attractive reserve.
French duke ran his best race in some time when a fine second at York last time and while the handicapper hasn’t missed him another gutsy bid should be expected.
by Alan King Madness is £2 lower than when second at Pontefract in April, while Pearl River has a featherweight and rates a player in every direction.
The best of the rest
6.35 Caulfield – First Underwood Group Shares – Bukhara AND spaceship crusader title.
2.47 Newbury – the beloved AND Almekarem will be popular in a deep field.
5.55 Newcastle – Haggas’ Weffaag requires a first success.
2.00 Chester – Impulsive Spirit comes down to the class after the Third Group.
3.20 Newbury – Jassas looks set to bounce back from defeat in Group Three.
4.30 Newbury – Drymee leads a field of 10 for the Fanshawe team.
12.58 Chantilly – Group Three – Graffard field two runners. Meehan and Burke also have runners.
1.33 Chantilly – Group Three competition ridden by Amy Murphy Magna Grace.
2.50 Chantilly – Lots of British interest. rouse AND sacred EARTH among eight runners.
Belmont – Second day of action with Peter Fornatale on the course.