William Haggas’ Shadwell-owned colt Almeraq makes his highly-anticipated return at Yarmouth on Thursday afternoon, whereas Newbury and Worcester additionally host aggressive motion, stay on Sky Sports activities Racing.
2.27 Yarmouth – Thrilling Shadwell colt Almeraq returns
Thrilling Darkish Angel colt Almeraq makes his return within the Charles Lumsden/ATI Memorial Novice Stakes at Yarmouth. William Haggas’ three-year-old constructed on his debut second at Newbury to land a course-and-distance novice with loads to spare and will show a tricky nut to crack regardless of conceding weight all spherical. Jim Crowley retains the trip.
The John and Thady Gosden-trained Spy Chief appears to be like the primary hazard having completed an in depth second at Kempton and the drop to 6 furlongs could swimsuit. This Godolphin-owned Kingman gelding is a half-brother to helpful operator Al Suhail.
Correspondence was bought for $235,000 again in September 2023 and hits the racecourse for the primary time this afternoon, flying the flag for the Harry Eustace steady. Of the others, Takteek could possibly be one to observe for Charlie Fellowes, regardless of a gradual begin to his profession.
4.25 Newbury – Hickory and Consider The Storm contest robust handicap
Jamie Osborne saddles Hickory who tops the weights underneath Saffie Osborne. Frivolously raced for his age, the seven-year-old has proven improved type for these connections however should defy a career-high mark on this Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards On a regular basis Handicap.
Consider The Storm made a successful debut at Wolverhampton in December final 12 months and returned to complete runner-up behind Brize Norton at Kempton. He steps into handicap firm off a mark of 83 and will have loads extra to present on this sphere with Kieran Shoemark within the plate.
Twisting Physics is one other to notice with William Buick an attention-grabbing reserving for Paul and Oliver Cole, whereas Photosynthesis holds claims underneath Rossa Ryan, retaining his mark of 85.
3.50 Newbury – Colin Keane rides Blue Bolt for Juddmonte
Juddmonte’s new retained rider Colin Keane makes the journey over the Irish Sea to trip Blue Bolt within the Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes.
The Andrew Balding-trained daughter of Blue Level progressed from her first begin to land a Windsor novice by 4 lengths and, given the best way she skipped clear, she should be feared underneath the penalty.
Consecrated made a glowing debut when claiming a seven-furlong maiden right here in April earlier than ending fourth when favorite for the Listed Sky Guess Fillies Stakes at York final month. Nicely-supported on that event, she might be widespread to bounce again on this lesser grade for the Cheveley Park operation.
Stablemate Seren Star ran a cracker when third at Newmarket on her first begin again in April and warrants respect underneath Rossa Ryan, whereas Ed Walker arms a primary begin to Dreamasar. The Shadwell-owned Majaz – skilled by Roger Varian – enters calculations, switching to turf for the primary time.
Better of the remainder
George Boughey’s Moonfall might be seeking to shed his maiden tag on the third time of asking in Newbury’s Native IQ EBF Novice Stakes (2.05pm), the place he’ll meet a couple of eyecatching debutants. William Buick will get onboard the Gosden-trained Yachtsman, whereas Andrew Balding arms a primary begin to New Monarch.
One other Godolphin contender more likely to entice market assist is Dangerman, a son of Cracksman who ought to swimsuit barely softer circumstances than the final day at Newmarket within the closing Harriet Cozens Large Birthday Handicap at Newbury.
The characteristic race from Worcester appears to be like to be the 6.10pm JenningsBet Brockmoor Handicap Chase, the place Sean Bowen will get onboard a uncommon Gordon Elliott summer season raider in Music Of Tara. De Tellers Fortune and Maintain Your Fort look possible contenders.
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