We’ve got a busy day’s racing on Saturday with home motion from Chester, Lingfield and Newton Abbot, earlier than a busy night of Stateside motion, stay on Sky Sports activities Racing…
2.40 Chester – Tabletalk faces Alsakib and Prydwen
The Listed Virgin Guess Chester Stakes headlines our motion on the Roodee on Saturday and sees Tabletalk face Alsakib and co.
Tom Clover’s secure star Tabletalk arrives right here off the again of a six-week break after ending third within the John Smith’s Silver Cup Stakes the place he was no match for Al Qareem. He hasn’t acquired his nostril in entrance for a yr now however he drops to Listed class for the primary time since October final yr and that might assist him get again to profitable methods.
Alsakib comes right here on a revival mission after disappointing at York in June the place it was reported that the gelding did not deal with the faster underfoot circumstances. Andrew Balding’s cost has good course type, having gained and run effectively within the Ormonde Stakes on his solely two visits right here and appears set for one more daring bid this afternoon.
Prydwen can also be on one thing of a revival mission having not been capable of get his head in entrance in 2025 after a prolific yr in 2024. He was final seen ending down the sector within the Copper Horse Stakes at Royal Ascot and he has a number of inquiries to reply now however a return to his peak type would see him go shut.
4.52 Deauville – Fascinating conflict within the Grand Prix de Deauville
Sibayan gained the Prix Maurice de Nieuil at ParisLongchamp a shade cosily final month and there appears to be like to be extra to return for the Francis-Henri Graffard cost as he heads a proficient subject within the Group Two Lucien Barriere Grand Prix de Deauville.
The son of Blame has to hold a penalty for that newest success however general, he has a progressive profile and it’s extremely doable that we’ve not seen the very best of him but.
Marquisat produced a wise show in Group Three firm at Deauville on his reappearance, quickening up neatly to disclaim Simca Mille a four-timer. He brings Group One type right here too, having been overwhelmed lower than 5 lengths within the Hong Kong Vase on his penultimate begin. He stays comparatively unexposed and there needs to be extra to return.
New Floor was a giant eye-catcher within the Epsom Derby and issues did not go his method within the Grand Prix de Paris in July, however he completed forward of the reopposing Uther and connections will likely be hoping they’ve solely scratched the floor of his potential.
Uther is a half-brother to the top-class Sosie and after the aforementioned effort at ParisLongchamp, he subsequently chased residence Marquisat over this course and distance final day out and he is one other who has at all times promised extra so a greater effort wouldn’t be a shock.
The road-up is accomplished by the proficient pair Casapueblo and Sunway, who cannot be dominated out on the very best of their type.
4.30 Newton Abbot – Danny Mullins combines with Feud
Danny Mullins has a uncommon trip at Newton Abbot as he’s set to accomplice Feud within the Aubrey Loze Memorial Handicap Hurdle.
The half-brother to Fallen Angel did not fairly stay as much as his breeding on the flat however he is confirmed greater than succesful over obstacles and has a helpful strike-rate with Mullins within the plate and will show aggressive as soon as extra for coach Richard O’Brien.
Course and distance scorer Al Sayah has a constant profile, having solely been out of the three as soon as in his final 10 begins and misplaced little or no in defeat when staying on into third at Cartmel final day out.
D Day Arvalenreeva appears to be like to return to profitable methods and last-time-out scorers Balkardy and Queens Enterprise each maintain attention-grabbing claims in what appears to be like like an open contest.
Better of the remainder
3.20 Newton Abbot – Newton Abbot-regular Centara bids to make it 5 on the bounce having developed an excellent relationship with Jay Tidball and appears certain to make a daring bid within the John Value Memorial Chase Novices’ Restricted Handicap Chase.
He is acquired to offer the very best a part of a stone or extra to his 4 rivals with Ballywilliam Boy, Received Gray, Obsessedwithyou and Breaking Cowl all lining up in opposition.
6.55 Lingfield – Easy Silsie bids to make it three on the bounce within the Obtain The At The Races App Fillies’ Handicap and returns to a setting she’s excelled at beforehand, having gained twice and overwhelmed a neck into second on her three visits to the observe.
5.27 Deauville
The Group Three Barriere Prix Quincey sees 4 British contenders line up hoping to make their title in higher firm with Volterra, My Cloud, Cicero’s Present and Satan’s Level all making the journey over.
No Lunch captains the house contingent for Christophe Ferland however must show he can replicate the very best of his all-weather type on the turf.
Vertbois, Darkish Trooper, Tumbler and Dreamliner additionally symbolize risks to the British raid.
10.38 Saratoga
The Grade One Spinaway Stakes has been gained by some high-class fillies in earlier years with Immersive touchdown final yr’s version and the late nice Echo Zulu taking the 2021 version.
This yr’s renewal sees the likes of Legendary, Percy’s Bar, Ornellaia, Tommy Jo and Day To Day conflict in what needs to be a worthwhile watch with pointers in the direction of the Breeders’ Cup.
9.52 Kentucky Downs
The Grade Two Mint Kentucky Turf Dash Stakes was gained by the speedball Cogburn 12 months in the past and we glance to have an open renewal this yr with Khaadem heading again out to the States to contest the precious contest. He faces some acquainted names with Arzak, Nobals, Howard Wolowitz and Arrest Me Purple all lining up.
10.46 Kentucky Downs
Bellum Justum took the Grade Three DK Horse Nashville Derby Invitational Stakes final season, and the Brits are sending over Wimbledon Hawkeye of their bid to make it tow on the bounce.
The house contingent appears to be like an interesting bunch with Check Rating stepping as much as the mile and 1 / 4 journey for the primary time, with ex-Irish Hill Street returning to turf in addition to Kentucky Derby sixth Burnham Sq. and seventh Sandman.
The journey additionally guarantees to swimsuit Closing Gambit and appears to make for an epic watch.
11.25 Kentucky Downs
Cheshire Dancer represents Hugo Palmer within the Grade Three Resolute Racing Women Turf Stakes after impressing within the Valiant Stakes on King George Day at Ascot when final seen. She faces some attention-grabbing contenders with Sacred Want, Pin Up Betty, Segesta and ex-Irish Particular Wan all lining up in opposition.