We now have a busy day’s racing on Saturday with Flat motion from Ascot and Chester, dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing…
2.27 Ascot – Extra Thunder, Zeus Olympios and Docklands conflict
An excellent renewal of the characteristic Group Two Summer season Mile at Ascot sees Extra Thunder head the marketplace for William Haggas and Cieren Fallon.
The winner of final yr’s Hungerford Stakes at Newbury, he has twice crammed the runner-up berth within the Lockinge and Queen Anne Stakes. Positive to be a heat order right here, he ought to go shut on this drop again in grade as he tackles a turning mile for the primary time.
Zeus Olympios completed simply over two lengths behind the choice on the Royal assembly and may give a daring bid if in the same temper underneath new jockey Sam James.
Docklands was a bit disappointing when bidding to retain his Queen Anne crown final month, however could be forgiven that uncommon poor show and appears an each-way prospect.
Jonquil and No Lunch price the decide of the rest.
3.52 Chester – Twin winner Holguin faces Witness Stand
Twin winner Holguin options amongst a subject of 9 for the superb Raymond & Kathleen Corbett Memorial Metropolis Plate Stakes at Chester.
The Hamad Al Jehani-trained six-year-old took this contest in 2023 when skilled by Andrew Balding and returned to attain final season, simply collaring Witness Stand within the dying strides. The pair reoppose and look positive to be concerned at a course that go well with.
Witness Stand ran his finest race for some time when second at Epsom final time and he appears to be like an apparent menace particularly if capable of lead underneath Jack Doughty.
Haggas’ Tiber Move makes his seasonal reappearance, whereas Northern Champion has an amazing draw and may discover this simpler than the Commonwealth Cup.
1.55 Ascot – Havana Hurricane and King Of Mild headline
An ultra-competitive version of the opening Membership 26 Heritage Handicap.
Havana Hurricane claimed the Windsor Fort Stakes finally yr’s Royal assembly and confirmed a strong stage of kind after. He’s but to win in three begins this season and caught the attention when in need of room at Sandown final week. That was one other truthful effort and the return to this monitor might go well with.
Behike is a captivating runner for George Scott as he drops markedly at school on handicap debut, whereas King Of Mild warrants respect. Stuart Williams’ four-year-old ran out a straightforward winner at Windsor 12 days in the past and may go effectively off an 8lb greater mark.
Dubai Bling was denied a transparent run when tenth within the Wokingham Stakes at Royal Ascot and will do higher with a greater journey right here.
Better of the remaining
3.02 Ascot – Mia Fantasia might be above common. Rising Tiger has Colin Keane within the plate.
4.12 Ascot – Ernst Blofeld ought to go shut for Hamad Al Jehani.
4.45 Ascot – Blingy’s Sister caught the attention at Royal Ascot and ought to be concerned.
1.35 Chester – Dream Vega might be arduous to beat underneath Ashley Lewis.
2.45 Chester – Respectable race with unexposed Eagle Bay dealing with Percy’s Lad.
10.39 Saratoga – Grade Two with Fort George for Ed Walker and Kieran Shoemark.
French motion from Clairefontaine.
