Japan Express Form (Urawa) – Tuesday, October 20
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United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Pontefract/Wolverhampton) – Monday, October...
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RACE 1: HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY WILLIAM ‘BILL’ CARR MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 1) – 1207M | TIME: 20:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
GREEN STAR (IRE) Half-reared start, led until 200m out, faded to 4th, 5 lengths behind winner at 1400m Novice Stakes in October. WAR GAMING (IRE) Held position, tracked leaders, ridden last 200m, challenged final stretch, finished 3rd, 0.5 lengths behind Tumishi at Ffos Las 1200m in August. PAPHOS (IRE) Led, pushed 400m out, headed 200m out, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Woodvale at Leicester 1000m 2YO Novice Stakes in October. LONGSHANKS LUKE Began left, stayed near rear, advanced at 600m, ridden after 400m, maintained pace last 200m, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Novice Stakes in August.
RACE 2: WILLIAM HILL PRICE BOOSTS EVERY DAY NURSERY (5) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 2) – 1615M | TIME: 21:23 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
APHRA BEHN Tracked 4th, challenged leader over 600m out, led narrowly over 400m, headed, rallied to win by 0.75 lengths at Ripon 1600m Handicap in September. BELLA LUCIA Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, no impression past 200m but rallied closing, finished 2nd, 1.5 lengths behind Court Legend over 1400m in August. KING OF PERSIA Tracked leader, led 200m out, won comfortably by 1. 25 lengths at Leicester 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. STATTEN ISLAND (IRE) Led, challenged from 600m out, headed 400m out, stayed on same pace, finished 4th, 4 lengths behind Aphra Behn over 1600m at Ripon in September.
RACE 3: BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF SILVER TANKARD STAKES (LISTED) (LR) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 3) – 1615M | TIME: 21:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 55000
UNDISCOVERED (IRE) Midfield, blocked 400m out, lacked clear run 200m out, stayed on to finish 5th, 2.25 lengths behind Fuel The Jet at Newmarket 1400m in September. KING HIGH Midfield, pushed 400m out, gained headway final 200m, finished neck behind Bin Jahwar , 2nd at Newbury 1600m 2YO Novice Stakes in September. TYRRHENIAN THUNDER Prominent, challenged near 200m, stayed strong last 100m, led final stride, won Ayr 1400m 2YO Novice Stakes by head in September. GAME CHARACTER Led early, tracked outside, led 400m out, drifted left but held on to win Haydock 1600m Maiden Stakes by 0.75 lengths in September.
RACE 4: BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (3) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 22:23 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 30000
DANDY MAGIC (IRE) Held up at rear, moved up from 400m out, finished 3rd, 1.25 lengths behind Ice Sovereigns over 1400m Handicap at Musselburgh in October. HOMESTRAIT (IRE) Midfield, advanced 400m out, chased leaders over 200m, weakened last 200m, finished 4th , 4 lengths behind Ice Sovereigns at 1400m in October. STORMY IMPACT Midfield, advanced near center 200m out, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind Brighton Boy at Pontefract 1200m Handicap in October. SING THE BLUES (IRE) Wore hood, midfield, made headway 400m out, challenged 200m out, stayed same pace final 200m, finished 5th, 3 lengths behind Ruby’s Angel at Newmarket 1200m Novice Stakes in October.
RACE 5: PHIL BULL TROPHY HANDICAP (GBBPLUS RACE) (3) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 5) – 3623M | TIME: 22:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 22000
MAXIDENT Prominent led after 200m, increased lead 800m out, shaken up 400m out, won comfortably by 2.75 lengths at Goodwood 3200m Handicap in August. WISE EAGLE (IRE) Moved from rear, took 2nd at 200m out, weakened to finish 3rd, 3 lengths behind Team Player at Musselburgh 2800m Handicap in April. MARBLE SANDS (FR) Dwelt tracked leaders, ridden over 200m out, stayed on to finish 2nd, neck behind Poncho at Goodwood 3200m Handicap last October. IN THE BREEZE (IRE) Started near rear, moved up beyond 600m, 2nd 400m out, chased winner, finished 2nd, 8 lengths behind winner at 2800m Handicap in September.
RACE 6: DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NURSERY (DIV 1) (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 1) – 1441M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
STORMY WINTER Soon led, crossed, ridden, headed 200m out, weakened to finish 5th, 5 lengths behind Sierra Belle at Kempton 1200m Novice Stakes in September. HOOSIER (IRE) Chased leaders, pushed 600m out, ridden 400m out, stayed on, finished 4th, 2.25 lengths behind Fille Etoile at Wolverhampton 1200m 2YO Novice Stakes in October. CARAVEL (IRE) Shared 3rd early, dropped last, eased over 200m out, finished last of 4, 7 lengths behind Coat Of Red over 1200m in July. LUSHILL (IRE) Tracked leaders, ridden 400m out, weakened 200m out, finished 6th, 10 lengths behind Grapple over 1400m in September.
RACE 7: DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NURSERY (DIV 2) (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 2) – 1441M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
PRINTING MONEY (IRE) Chased leader, led 200m out, held on to win at Wolverhampton 1400m 2YO Handicap by nose over Perfect Hope in September. HELLO YOU TEN (IRE) Led, ridden over 200m out, headed late, finished 2nd, 2.25 lengths behind Revoked at Southwell 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. GLOBAL SUCCESS (IRE) Tracked rivals, outpaced 400m out, finished 9th, 17 lengths behind Satellite Of Love at Redcar 1200m Listed Stakes in October. ODEGAARD Rallied over 400m and 200m, switched left before 200m, stayed on well to finish 5th at Newcastle 1200m Novice Stakes in July.
RACE 8: SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 3) – 1441M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
CHAMPION AGAIN OLE (IRE) Led early, shaken at 200m out, finished strongly, won 1400m Handicap at Wolverhampton by 1 length over Pressure’s On in March. STAR OF MALI (IRE) Wore hood, keen midfield, improved over 400m out, led last 200m, won by 1.75 lengths at Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October. POWDER MONKEY (IRE) Held behind leaders, chased leader 400m out, led 200m out, weakened final 100m, finished 3rd, 1 length behind Charlie’s Cannon at 1400m Handicap in October. DUBLIN BAY (IRE) Chased leader, weakened over 400m out, finished last, 14 lengths behind Charlie’s Cannon at Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October.
RACE 9: RACE AND REST – WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN CONDITIONS STAKES (GBB RACE) (2) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 4) – 1739M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 25000
MEYDAAN (IRE) Finished 3rd, 3.5 lengths behind Magnitude at Meydan, UAE 2000m Novice Stakes in March. AL ZANATI Led 1000m out, headed entering final 200m, weakened, finished last, 5 lengths behind winner Persica at Newbury 2000m Listed Stakes in July. MORRIS DANCER (IRE) Wore hood, held at rear, outpaced last 400m, brief finishing effort, finished 6th, 4.5 lengths behind Maho Bay at 2000m in September. TREBLE TEE (IRE) Wore hood, held rear, dropped behind 400m out, eased final 100m, finished last, 21 lengths behind winner at Goodwood 2000m in September.
RACE 10: CAVANI BEST DRESSED HANDICAP (3) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 5) – 1225M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 15200
KIND TOUCH (IRE) Wore hood, raced from rear, improved over 400m, led after 200m, finished strong 2nd, 0.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Handicap at Ripon in September. DANDANA Wore hood, held up, ridden 200m out, improved but lacked pace, finished 4th, 3 lengths behind winner at Lingfield 1000m Handicap in September. KNEBWORTH Led, ridden 400m out, headed 200m out, kept on, finished 3rd, 1 length behind Fast Track Harry at Kempton 1200m Handicap in October. PUROSANGUE Wore hood, midfield, pushed 400m out, dropped to rear 200m out, weakened, finished last, 9 lengths behind Pilu at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in September.
RACE 11: CAVANI TAILORED CHAMPION HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 6) – 1225M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
MACARONE Prominent led 400m out, extended lead at 200m, won 1200m Handicap at Ffos Las by 0.5 lengths in September. A LOTT OF KANE (IRE) Always led, quick start, asserted 200m out, pushed final 200m, won 1200m Handicap by 0.75 lengths over Apex Star in October. DANCE FANTASY (IRE) Mid-pack, moved to 3rd by halfway, pushed over 200m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 5th , 3.5 lengths behind winner at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. TWO AND TWO (IRE) Always towards rear, finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Eightthreeone at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in October.
RACE 1: HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY WILLIAM ‘BILL’ CARR MAIDEN STAKES (GBB RACE) (4) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 1) – 1207M | TIME: 20:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
GREEN STAR (IRE) Half-reared start, led until 200m out, faded to 4th, 5 lengths behind winner at 1400m Novice Stakes in October. WAR GAMING (IRE) Held position, tracked leaders, ridden last 200m, challenged final stretch, finished 3rd, 0.5 lengths behind Tumishi at Ffos Las 1200m in August. PAPHOS (IRE) Led, pushed 400m out, headed 200m out, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Woodvale at Leicester 1000m 2YO Novice Stakes in October. LONGSHANKS LUKE Began left, stayed near rear, advanced at 600m, ridden after 400m, maintained pace last 200m, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Novice Stakes in August.
RACE 2: WILLIAM HILL PRICE BOOSTS EVERY DAY NURSERY (5) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 2) – 1615M | TIME: 21:23 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
APHRA BEHN Tracked 4th, challenged leader over 600m out, led narrowly over 400m, headed, rallied to win by 0.75 lengths at Ripon 1600m Handicap in September. BELLA LUCIA Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, no impression past 200m but rallied closing, finished 2nd, 1.5 lengths behind Court Legend over 1400m in August. KING OF PERSIA Tracked leader, led 200m out, won comfortably by 1. 25 lengths at Leicester 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. STATTEN ISLAND (IRE) Led, challenged from 600m out, headed 400m out, stayed on same pace, finished 4th, 4 lengths behind Aphra Behn over 1600m at Ripon in September.
RACE 3: BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF SILVER TANKARD STAKES (LISTED) (LR) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 3) – 1615M | TIME: 21:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 55000
UNDISCOVERED (IRE) Midfield, blocked 400m out, lacked clear run 200m out, stayed on to finish 5th, 2.25 lengths behind Fuel The Jet at Newmarket 1400m in September. KING HIGH Midfield, pushed 400m out, gained headway final 200m, finished neck behind Bin Jahwar , 2nd at Newbury 1600m 2YO Novice Stakes in September. TYRRHENIAN THUNDER Prominent, challenged near 200m, stayed strong last 100m, led final stride, won Ayr 1400m 2YO Novice Stakes by head in September. GAME CHARACTER Led early, tracked outside, led 400m out, drifted left but held on to win Haydock 1600m Maiden Stakes by 0.75 lengths in September.
RACE 4: BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF FILLIES’ HANDICAP (3) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 4) – 1207M | TIME: 22:23 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 30000
DANDY MAGIC (IRE) Held up at rear, moved up from 400m out, finished 3rd, 1.25 lengths behind Ice Sovereigns over 1400m Handicap at Musselburgh in October. HOMESTRAIT (IRE) Midfield, advanced 400m out, chased leaders over 200m, weakened last 200m, finished 4th , 4 lengths behind Ice Sovereigns at 1400m in October. STORMY IMPACT Midfield, advanced near center 200m out, finished 4th, 4.5 lengths behind Brighton Boy at Pontefract 1200m Handicap in October. SING THE BLUES (IRE) Wore hood, midfield, made headway 400m out, challenged 200m out, stayed same pace final 200m, finished 5th, 3 lengths behind Ruby’s Angel at Newmarket 1200m Novice Stakes in October.
RACE 5: PHIL BULL TROPHY HANDICAP (GBBPLUS RACE) (3) (FROM PONTEFRACT RACE 5) – 3623M | TIME: 22:53 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 22000
MAXIDENT Prominent led after 200m, increased lead 800m out, shaken up 400m out, won comfortably by 2.75 lengths at Goodwood 3200m Handicap in August. WISE EAGLE (IRE) Moved from rear, took 2nd at 200m out, weakened to finish 3rd, 3 lengths behind Team Player at Musselburgh 2800m Handicap in April. MARBLE SANDS (FR) Dwelt tracked leaders, ridden over 200m out, stayed on to finish 2nd, neck behind Poncho at Goodwood 3200m Handicap last October. IN THE BREEZE (IRE) Started near rear, moved up beyond 600m, 2nd 400m out, chased winner, finished 2nd, 8 lengths behind winner at 2800m Handicap in September.
RACE 6: DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NURSERY (DIV 1) (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 1) – 1441M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
STORMY WINTER Soon led, crossed, ridden, headed 200m out, weakened to finish 5th, 5 lengths behind Sierra Belle at Kempton 1200m Novice Stakes in September. HOOSIER (IRE) Chased leaders, pushed 600m out, ridden 400m out, stayed on, finished 4th, 2.25 lengths behind Fille Etoile at Wolverhampton 1200m 2YO Novice Stakes in October. CARAVEL (IRE) Shared 3rd early, dropped last, eased over 200m out, finished last of 4, 7 lengths behind Coat Of Red over 1200m in July. LUSHILL (IRE) Tracked leaders, ridden 400m out, weakened 200m out, finished 6th, 10 lengths behind Grapple over 1400m in September.
RACE 7: DOWNLOAD THE AT THE RACES APP NURSERY (DIV 2) (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 2) – 1441M | TIME: 23:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
PRINTING MONEY (IRE) Chased leader, led 200m out, held on to win at Wolverhampton 1400m 2YO Handicap by nose over Perfect Hope in September. HELLO YOU TEN (IRE) Led, ridden over 200m out, headed late, finished 2nd, 2.25 lengths behind Revoked at Southwell 1600m 2YO Handicap in October. GLOBAL SUCCESS (IRE) Tracked rivals, outpaced 400m out, finished 9th, 17 lengths behind Satellite Of Love at Redcar 1200m Listed Stakes in October. ODEGAARD Rallied over 400m and 200m, switched left before 200m, stayed on well to finish 5th at Newcastle 1200m Novice Stakes in July.
RACE 8: SKY SPORTS RACING SKY 415 HANDICAP (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 3) – 1441M | TIME: 00:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
CHAMPION AGAIN OLE (IRE) Led early, shaken at 200m out, finished strongly, won 1400m Handicap at Wolverhampton by 1 length over Pressure’s On in March. STAR OF MALI (IRE) Wore hood, keen midfield, improved over 400m out, led last 200m, won by 1.75 lengths at Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October. POWDER MONKEY (IRE) Held behind leaders, chased leader 400m out, led 200m out, weakened final 100m, finished 3rd, 1 length behind Charlie’s Cannon at 1400m Handicap in October. DUBLIN BAY (IRE) Chased leader, weakened over 400m out, finished last, 14 lengths behind Charlie’s Cannon at Wolverhampton 1400m Handicap in October.
RACE 9: RACE AND REST – WOLVERHAMPTON HOLIDAY INN CONDITIONS STAKES (GBB RACE) (2) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 4) – 1739M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 25000
MEYDAAN (IRE) Finished 3rd, 3.5 lengths behind Magnitude at Meydan, UAE 2000m Novice Stakes in March. AL ZANATI Led 1000m out, headed entering final 200m, weakened, finished last, 5 lengths behind winner Persica at Newbury 2000m Listed Stakes in July. MORRIS DANCER (IRE) Wore hood, held at rear, outpaced last 400m, brief finishing effort, finished 6th, 4.5 lengths behind Maho Bay at 2000m in September. TREBLE TEE (IRE) Wore hood, held rear, dropped behind 400m out, eased final 100m, finished last, 21 lengths behind winner at Goodwood 2000m in September.
RACE 10: CAVANI BEST DRESSED HANDICAP (3) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 5) – 1225M | TIME: 01:15 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 15200
KIND TOUCH (IRE) Wore hood, raced from rear, improved over 400m, led after 200m, finished strong 2nd, 0.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Handicap at Ripon in September. DANDANA Wore hood, held up, ridden 200m out, improved but lacked pace, finished 4th, 3 lengths behind winner at Lingfield 1000m Handicap in September. KNEBWORTH Led, ridden 400m out, headed 200m out, kept on, finished 3rd, 1 length behind Fast Track Harry at Kempton 1200m Handicap in October. PUROSANGUE Wore hood, midfield, pushed 400m out, dropped to rear 200m out, weakened, finished last, 9 lengths behind Pilu at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in September.
RACE 11: CAVANI TAILORED CHAMPION HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 6) – 1225M | TIME: 01:45 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6200
MACARONE Prominent led 400m out, extended lead at 200m, won 1200m Handicap at Ffos Las by 0.5 lengths in September. A LOTT OF KANE (IRE) Always led, quick start, asserted 200m out, pushed final 200m, won 1200m Handicap by 0.75 lengths over Apex Star in October. DANCE FANTASY (IRE) Mid-pack, moved to 3rd by halfway, pushed over 200m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 5th , 3.5 lengths behind winner at Newcastle 1200m Handicap in October. TWO AND TWO (IRE) Always towards rear, finished 7th, 5 lengths behind Eightthreeone at Yarmouth 1200m Handicap in October.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Monday, October 19
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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA FORET DE LYONS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1900M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
ZELORO (FR) Fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Finished second in a Quinte+ over this track and trip on 7 August and with Maxime Guyon choosing to take the ride, does look the runner to beat. FEARLESS CHEETAH (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has won at this course and is better than last run. Will be competitive at this level and has a live winning chance. CELESTIAL (FR) Fifth in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1600m on 4 September . That was a respectable return after a four-month break. Has strong form at this course and should be right there at the finish. TIEGO THE FIRST (FR) Runner-up in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1800m on 5 October. Has been consistently placed in Quinte+ during the year and will have Mickael Barzalona up. Needs to be considered.
RACE 2: PRIX EQUIDAYS (PRIX HABITAT) STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
ALIAS (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 29 September. Has lofty ambitions and should be able to put this field to bed. ALLEZ PAPA (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1800m on 15 September. Showed a great turn of foot to win and is another looking for Graded success. ATOSSA (FR) Successful in a Maiden at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Improved from debut and could have a bright future. GOLEM (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Toulouse over 2000m on 30 September. Raced greenly in that and there should be improvement to come.
RACE 3: PRIX DU PRE D’AUGE STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1300M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
SPEEDBOAT (IRE) Colt by Bayside Boy out of Siyouni mare Queen Of Speed trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam Whizz Kid won a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp and two Group 2 races. Hard to ignore. ICHIKA (IRE) Filly by Saxon Warrior out of Showcasing mare Izumi trained by Andre and Lavinia Fabre. Dam was placed in a Listed. First foal to race and merits consideration. XITIDE (FR) Filly by Muhaarar out of Teofilo mare Taweyla trained by Andre and Lavinia Fabre. Will have the benefit of 3.5kg out of Bryan Labate’s allowance. Dam’s first foal to race and warrants attention. LA MADRAGUE (FR) Filly by Midshipman out of Northern Afleet mare Negligee trained by Louis Baudron. Dam was a Group 1 winner in the USA and Canada. Nice prospects.
RACE 4: PRIX DE LA VILLA LES ABEILLES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 21:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 38400
DALIASIR (IRE) Finished runner-up in a Class 2 at Angers Eventard over 2000m on 21 September. Only found one older horse too good and must have a live winning chance despite dropping in trip. CARCAGNY (FR) Finished third in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 25 September. Looked a winner before being caught close home. Was not beaten far and must be a threat in this company . ROCCAMARE (IRE) Came home sixth in a Listed at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 18 June. Will be making Handicap debut and needs to be respected. KYOTO SPIRIT (IRE) Unplaced in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 5 September. Must be better than that and has finished third on this all-weather track. Respect.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA FORET DE CINGLAIS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 22:19 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
ARYVESAN (FR) Came home fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Bordeaux- Le Bouscat over 1800m on 8 October. Can bounce back to score. ZOUBAREVA (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Can earn some money against this bunch. AMICIS (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Senonnes- Pouance over 2000m on 19 September. Positive run and could follow up. ROYAL RIGHT (IRE) Finished ninth in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 25 August. Capable of improving this time around.
RACE 6: PRIX DE LA FORET D’EAWY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1900M | TIME: 22:56 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
BRAMANS (FR) Came home sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Is capable of making presence felt. EVER FAST (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has claims in this line-up. DAL YAMIX (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Angers Eventard over 2000m on 21 September. Can repeat dose. MOON RIDER (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA FORET D’ECOUVES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
KIEVSKY (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Should be competitive yet again. CORONADO (FR) In good form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Could challenge here. LA DOLOISE (FR) Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has confidence and could score. KALAFA (FR) Finished eleventh in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Could bounce back and earn a minor cheque.
RACE 8: PRIX DU MARAIS VERNIER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
SOEUR (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 14 September. Does have claims in this line-up. ALMAROMY (FR) Unlucky eighth in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Is better than last and can challenge. DARI RIVER (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 14 September. Current form does not stand out but rating looks on a competitive mark. Can surprise if fit. AURA (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 13 September. Improving nicely and could earn a minor cheque.
RACE 9: PRIX DE LA FORET DE CERISY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1900M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
POLMINHAC (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Will look to repeat. DARIYANGEL (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Can bounce back to challenge. ETERNAL BLESSING (FR) Finished thirteen in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint- Cloud over 2400m on 25 September. Is capable of producing better. ANGEL CHARLY Ordinary sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Toulouse over 2000m on 16 September. Has a place chance.
RACE 1: PRIX DE LA FORET DE LYONS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1900M | TIME: 19:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
ZELORO (FR) Fourth in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Finished second in a Quinte+ over this track and trip on 7 August and with Maxime Guyon choosing to take the ride, does look the runner to beat. FEARLESS CHEETAH (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has won at this course and is better than last run. Will be competitive at this level and has a live winning chance. CELESTIAL (FR) Fifth in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1600m on 4 September . That was a respectable return after a four-month break. Has strong form at this course and should be right there at the finish. TIEGO THE FIRST (FR) Runner-up in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1800m on 5 October. Has been consistently placed in Quinte+ during the year and will have Mickael Barzalona up. Needs to be considered.
RACE 2: PRIX EQUIDAYS (PRIX HABITAT) STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 20:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 31100
ALIAS (FR) Excellent runner-up in a Condition at Chantilly over 1600m on 29 September. Has lofty ambitions and should be able to put this field to bed. ALLEZ PAPA (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Compiegne over 1800m on 15 September. Showed a great turn of foot to win and is another looking for Graded success. ATOSSA (FR) Successful in a Maiden at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Improved from debut and could have a bright future. GOLEM (FR) Came home fourth in a Maiden at Toulouse over 2000m on 30 September. Raced greenly in that and there should be improvement to come.
RACE 3: PRIX DU PRE D’AUGE STAKES (2YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1300M | TIME: 21:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 27400
SPEEDBOAT (IRE) Colt by Bayside Boy out of Siyouni mare Queen Of Speed trained by Amy Murphy. Granddam Whizz Kid won a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp and two Group 2 races. Hard to ignore. ICHIKA (IRE) Filly by Saxon Warrior out of Showcasing mare Izumi trained by Andre and Lavinia Fabre. Dam was placed in a Listed. First foal to race and merits consideration. XITIDE (FR) Filly by Muhaarar out of Teofilo mare Taweyla trained by Andre and Lavinia Fabre. Will have the benefit of 3.5kg out of Bryan Labate’s allowance. Dam’s first foal to race and warrants attention. LA MADRAGUE (FR) Filly by Midshipman out of Northern Afleet mare Negligee trained by Louis Baudron. Dam was a Group 1 winner in the USA and Canada. Nice prospects.
RACE 4: PRIX DE LA VILLA LES ABEILLES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 21:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 38400
DALIASIR (IRE) Finished runner-up in a Class 2 at Angers Eventard over 2000m on 21 September. Only found one older horse too good and must have a live winning chance despite dropping in trip. CARCAGNY (FR) Finished third in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2000m on 25 September. Looked a winner before being caught close home. Was not beaten far and must be a threat in this company . ROCCAMARE (IRE) Came home sixth in a Listed at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 18 June. Will be making Handicap debut and needs to be respected. KYOTO SPIRIT (IRE) Unplaced in a Class 2 at La Teste De Buch over 1400m on 5 September. Must be better than that and has finished third on this all-weather track. Respect.
RACE 5: PRIX DE LA FORET DE CINGLAIS HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 1900M | TIME: 22:19 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
ARYVESAN (FR) Came home fifth in a Class 4 Handicap at Bordeaux- Le Bouscat over 1800m on 8 October. Can bounce back to score. ZOUBAREVA (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Can earn some money against this bunch. AMICIS (FR) Finished third in a Class 4 Handicap at Senonnes- Pouance over 2000m on 19 September. Positive run and could follow up. ROYAL RIGHT (IRE) Finished ninth in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 25 August. Capable of improving this time around.
RACE 6: PRIX DE LA FORET D’EAWY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1900M | TIME: 22:56 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
BRAMANS (FR) Came home sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Is capable of making presence felt. EVER FAST (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has claims in this line-up. DAL YAMIX (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Angers Eventard over 2000m on 21 September. Can repeat dose. MOON RIDER (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Can make the frame.
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA FORET D’ECOUVES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1900M | TIME: 23:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
KIEVSKY (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 7 October. Should be competitive yet again. CORONADO (FR) In good form and finished third in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Could challenge here. LA DOLOISE (FR) Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Has confidence and could score. KALAFA (FR) Finished eleventh in a Class 4 Handicap at Vichy over 2000m on 21 September. Could bounce back and earn a minor cheque.
RACE 8: PRIX DU MARAIS VERNIER HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1900M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
SOEUR (FR) Showed promise and was third in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 14 September. Does have claims in this line-up. ALMAROMY (FR) Unlucky eighth in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Is better than last and can challenge. DARI RIVER (FR) Finished eighth in a Class 3 at Chantilly over 1800m on 14 September. Current form does not stand out but rating looks on a competitive mark. Can surprise if fit. AURA (FR) Came home fourth in a Class 3 at ParisLongchamp over 1600m on 13 September. Improving nicely and could earn a minor cheque.
RACE 9: PRIX DE LA FORET DE CERISY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 9) – 1900M | TIME: 00:45 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
POLMINHAC (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1800m on 27 August. Will look to repeat. DARIYANGEL (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1800m on 29 September. Can bounce back to challenge. ETERNAL BLESSING (FR) Finished thirteen in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint- Cloud over 2400m on 25 September. Is capable of producing better. ANGEL CHARLY Ordinary sixth in a Class 4 Handicap at Toulouse over 2000m on 16 September. Has a place chance.
Japan Express Form (Urawa/Nagoya) – Monday, October 19
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France Express Form & Race Previews (ParisLongchamp) – Sunday, October 18
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RACE 1: PRIX DE LA CHAPELLE STAKES (2YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 1) – 1800M | TIME: 19:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
ROSE LAKE (IRE) Filly by Frankel, the dam was a Top-class who won 5 races including the Group 1 Prix De Royallieu, a Group 2 and Group 3. Bold show expected. SHOLPANA (FR) Filly by Wootton Bassett, the dam was unraced. Half-sister to Listed winner Shandoz and from a stable that can produce first time out winners. Warrants attention. UPMANIA (IRE) Filly by Churchill, the dam won 1 race and was placed in a Listed. Nice profile and worth a market check for clues. LUTECE (FR) Filly by Night Of Thunder, the dam was placed twice. Some good aspects to profile and from a trainer that knows the time of day. In the mix.
RACE 2: PRIX DE BELLEVILLE STAKES (2YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 20:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
SHUWAIB (IRE) Colt by Ghaiyyath, the dam was unraced. From a top trainer that will have this colt well-prepared. Can play a lead role. SOLMARIS (IRE) Colt by Sea The Stars, the dam won 2 races, including a Listed, and was placed in a Group 3 and a Group 1. Nice pedigree and from the Fabre powerhouse. Hard to overlook. ARAKI (FR) Colt by Zarak, the dam was placed once. Half-brother to Nightime, who was a Group 2 and 3 winner, and was placed in a Group 1. Market check for clues is advised. DOUBLE BID (IRE) Colt by Kameko, the dam won 3 races. Some good aspects to profile and from a good stable that will have this youngster nicely tuned.
RACE 3: PRIX RIEUSSEC HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 3) – 3100M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
DEMPY (FR) Unplaced in a Class 1 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 3 October, and second before that at Compiegne in a Class 2 in September. Player. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 2 at Craon over 3000m on 28 September when last seen. Can make presence felt. STEP MORNING (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 at Craon over 3000m on 28 September on latest outing. Can have a say in proceedings. MIGHTY BOY (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 Handicap at Compiegne over 2800m on 15 September and in form before that. Among the leading contenders.
RACE 4: PRIX DU CONSEIL DE PARIS STAKES (GROUP 2) (3YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 4) – 2200M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 119000
BEST SECRET (FR) Unplaced in a Group 2 at Ascot over 2400m on 20 June, and a win previously in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in May. Key chance. LAPOTHEOSE (FR) Finished thirteen in a Group 1 Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 6 September last time. Second in the Group 1 German Oaks over 2200m in Germany before that on 2 August. Capable of bouncing back. ZARAKI (IRE) Ran seventh in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 6 September, and a win before that at Deauville over 2000m in a Listed in August. Holds leading claims. HERBAL Excellent runner-up in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 13 September and decent form before that. Not to be taken lightly.
RACE 5: PRIX CASIMIR DELAMARRE LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 5) – 1800M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
PIERCHIC Confident second in a Group 3 over 1800m at Chantilly on 19 September. Strong winning chance. LAND OF LIBERTY (FR) Convincing fifth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Must have an each-way chance. HELLO AVENUE (FR) Respectable third in a Listed over 1600m at Saint- Cloud on 2 October. Good place chance. DARNATION (IRE) Not in the best form running eleventh in a Group 3 over 1400m at Doncaster on 13 September. Needs to redeem herself.
RACE 6: PRIX DE SAINT-CYR LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 23:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
LEADING DANCER (IRE) Excellent second in a Listed over 1400m at Newbury on 18 September. Strong winning chance. QUIESCENT Good fourth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Each-way chance in this field. CERAMIC (IRE) Put a line through when finishing ninth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Overall striking form to contend with. VADIROUMA (FR) A winner in a Handicap over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 11 September. Place chance here.
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA CHAUSSEE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
MOOREA (FR) Pleasant sixth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 10 September. Winning chance. ZASYMOKA (FR) Not in the best shape running eighth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Can bounce back to form. ASTON CLINTON Better effort into fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on 14 September. Each-way chance. MARKSWOMAN (FR) Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Deauville on 1 September. Include in absolutely everything.
RACE 8: PRIX DES ERABLES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 8) – 3100M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
GRAND ART (FR) A firm winner in a Class 3 Handicap over 2800m at Compiegne on 15 September. Can follow up. ALLEZ FRERES (FR) Broke the maiden in a Handicap over 2800m at Argentan on 1 October. Confidence could be up and must consider here. EMBIEZ Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Each- way chance. ANDOUINS (FR) Hearty fifth in a Class 4 Condition over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 22 May. Place chance.
RACE 1: PRIX DE LA CHAPELLE STAKES (2YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 1) – 1800M | TIME: 19:58 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
ROSE LAKE (IRE) Filly by Frankel, the dam was a Top-class who won 5 races including the Group 1 Prix De Royallieu, a Group 2 and Group 3. Bold show expected. SHOLPANA (FR) Filly by Wootton Bassett, the dam was unraced. Half-sister to Listed winner Shandoz and from a stable that can produce first time out winners. Warrants attention. UPMANIA (IRE) Filly by Churchill, the dam won 1 race and was placed in a Listed. Nice profile and worth a market check for clues. LUTECE (FR) Filly by Night Of Thunder, the dam was placed twice. Some good aspects to profile and from a trainer that knows the time of day. In the mix.
RACE 2: PRIX DE BELLEVILLE STAKES (2YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 20:33 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 45700
SHUWAIB (IRE) Colt by Ghaiyyath, the dam was unraced. From a top trainer that will have this colt well-prepared. Can play a lead role. SOLMARIS (IRE) Colt by Sea The Stars, the dam won 2 races, including a Listed, and was placed in a Group 3 and a Group 1. Nice pedigree and from the Fabre powerhouse. Hard to overlook. ARAKI (FR) Colt by Zarak, the dam was placed once. Half-brother to Nightime, who was a Group 2 and 3 winner, and was placed in a Group 1. Market check for clues is advised. DOUBLE BID (IRE) Colt by Kameko, the dam won 3 races. Some good aspects to profile and from a good stable that will have this youngster nicely tuned.
RACE 3: PRIX RIEUSSEC HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 3) – 3100M | TIME: 21:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
DEMPY (FR) Unplaced in a Class 1 Handicap at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 3 October, and second before that at Compiegne in a Class 2 in September. Player. PRINCESSE D’AMOUR (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 2 at Craon over 3000m on 28 September when last seen. Can make presence felt. STEP MORNING (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 at Craon over 3000m on 28 September on latest outing. Can have a say in proceedings. MIGHTY BOY (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Class 2 Handicap at Compiegne over 2800m on 15 September and in form before that. Among the leading contenders.
RACE 4: PRIX DU CONSEIL DE PARIS STAKES (GROUP 2) (3YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 4) – 2200M | TIME: 21:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 119000
BEST SECRET (FR) Unplaced in a Group 2 at Ascot over 2400m on 20 June, and a win previously in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m in May. Key chance. LAPOTHEOSE (FR) Finished thirteen in a Group 1 Qatar Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 6 September last time. Second in the Group 1 German Oaks over 2200m in Germany before that on 2 August. Capable of bouncing back. ZARAKI (IRE) Ran seventh in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 6 September, and a win before that at Deauville over 2000m in a Listed in August. Holds leading claims. HERBAL Excellent runner-up in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 2000m on 13 September and decent form before that. Not to be taken lightly.
RACE 5: PRIX CASIMIR DELAMARRE LISTED STAKES (3YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 5) – 1800M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 47600
PIERCHIC Confident second in a Group 3 over 1800m at Chantilly on 19 September. Strong winning chance. LAND OF LIBERTY (FR) Convincing fifth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Must have an each-way chance. HELLO AVENUE (FR) Respectable third in a Listed over 1600m at Saint- Cloud on 2 October. Good place chance. DARNATION (IRE) Not in the best form running eleventh in a Group 3 over 1400m at Doncaster on 13 September. Needs to redeem herself.
RACE 6: PRIX DE SAINT-CYR LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 6) – 1400M | TIME: 23:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
LEADING DANCER (IRE) Excellent second in a Listed over 1400m at Newbury on 18 September. Strong winning chance. QUIESCENT Good fourth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Each-way chance in this field. CERAMIC (IRE) Put a line through when finishing ninth in a Listed over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 2 October. Overall striking form to contend with. VADIROUMA (FR) A winner in a Handicap over 1400m at Saint-Cloud on 11 September. Place chance here.
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA CHAUSSEE STAKES (4YO+) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 7) – 1400M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14600
MOOREA (FR) Pleasant sixth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at ParisLongchamp on 10 September. Winning chance. ZASYMOKA (FR) Not in the best shape running eighth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Can bounce back to form. ASTON CLINTON Better effort into fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on 14 September. Each-way chance. MARKSWOMAN (FR) Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Deauville on 1 September. Include in absolutely everything.
RACE 8: PRIX DES ERABLES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM PARISLONGCHAMP RACE 8) – 3100M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
GRAND ART (FR) A firm winner in a Class 3 Handicap over 2800m at Compiegne on 15 September. Can follow up. ALLEZ FRERES (FR) Broke the maiden in a Handicap over 2800m at Argentan on 1 October. Confidence could be up and must consider here. EMBIEZ Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon Parilly on 6 October. Each- way chance. ANDOUINS (FR) Hearty fifth in a Class 4 Condition over 3000m at Saint-Cloud on 22 May. Place chance.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Fairview) – October 18
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2026.10.18
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Day 2 of Eastern Cape’s FESTIVAL OF RACING – great racing on Sunday, don’t miss out. The day begins with a tricky race and it could pay to catch TAB’S exotics such as the Exacta, Trifecta and Quartet. DIGITIAL WARFARE made good improvement in his second run after gelding and looks to have more to come. He has drawn ideally in gate No 2. MONKEY’S WEDDING has been knocking at the door and should go close, but along with capable DOUBLE DISTILLED has a prior engagement-those runs must be watched. There shouldn’t be much to choose between WITCHING HOUR, TOTAL ERUPTION and WINDOW TO MY SOUL.
Selections: #5 Digital Warfare, #1 Monkey’s Wedding, #7 Witching Hour, #6 Total Eruption
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: NANNIE GOLD just missed when dropping to 1000m in the Western Cape last time. The Gold Standard filly looks to have a bright winning chance on local debut. PRINCESS CHANTE was a bit unlucky not to reward followers last time. She was pipped at the post but this longer trip should suit and she can make amends. LOLLY WILLOWES and STONE OF SCONE must have claims on form. Alan Greeff debutantes GIMMETHEBEATBOYS (Richard Fourie up) and CHAMPAGNESUPERNOVA are well bred and well drawn and betting support for either could be telling. More with earning potential.
Selections: #1 Nannie Gold, #6 Princess Chante, #13 Gimmethebeatboys, #2 Lolly Willowes
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: VENTURA BOULEVARD was second to classy All Systems Go last time and the Heavenly Blue filly looks the one to beat. She was an impressive winner of her only start over the trip. GASLIGHT DANCER is better than her last two runs on the poly. She is back on turf and could show her best form and is one to watch. INSTAWORTHY showed improved pace in her last start and was then rested. She has run in strong races and has her big weight lightened with a 4kg apprentice claim so must be respected. SPORTS FAN and SYMBOL OF LOVE have fair form this track and trip. Both can pop up.
Selections: #9 Ventura Boulevard, #4 Gaslight Dancer, #1 Instaworthy, #2 Sports Fan
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R124.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: ANUSCHKA’S WORLD has shown himself to be one of the top sprinters around and is deserving of his place at the top of Computaform’s best weighted column. The only concern is his last three wins have come over 1200m. U S RANGER won by a street in his last race at his home base and has very good form. While he also takes a drop in distance he has been gelded and could be fresh enough to win after a rest. IMAGINABLE has turned in some eye catching finishes and could be the dark horse if not minding the switch to turf. DANISH DYNAMITE has beaten ANUSCHKA’S WORLD and must have a say.
Selections: #1 Anuschka’s World, #4 U S Ranger, #5 Imaginable, #6 Danish Dynamite
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R112.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Nice race. ASTRONOMICAL BOY showed good resolve to fight off KWAGGA BLITZ (won since) on local debut which came after quite a layoff. He has more to come and has won over the extra in the Western Cape. Stablemate ROOSTER BRADSHAW is another who won on local debut and the form was franked straight after. He can make more progress. LOTUS SILK has decent form on the poly but is arguably even better on the turf. She is best weighted and has drawn well to boot. KING VISERYS, CIAN THE CONQUEROR and BLAME IT ON ME must be respected on recent form too.
Selections: #1 Astronomical Boy, #7 Rooster Bradshaw, #3 Lotus Silk, #8 Blame It On Me
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R300.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MARCHLAND took home the Grade 2 Thekwini Stakes in KwaZulu-Natal on ‘Gold Cup’ day showing how good she is. She meets more of her kind, talented up-and-coming individuals, but looks to have the class to remain unbeaten. FROM THE ISLAND brings fair form from the Western Cape. He finished third in the Grade 3 Langerman, a race that has been a pointer to future stars, and he could be dangerous. GIMMETHATWORLDCUP is another with more to come. He got going too late on the poly last time and should relish the extra on the turf. Nicely bred BELLO GALLICO could be the dark horse.
Selections: #2 Marchland, #3 From The Island, #1 Gimmethatworldcup, #6 Bello Gallico
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R400.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Smashing race! Star filly ANOTHERDANCEFORME is bidding to make it nine wins from nine tries at this track. She is back up in distance but was an easy winner of the Oaks and could reign supreme again for East Cape champion Alan Greeff. PRAIRIE DAWN could be a thorn in her side with just 52kg. He was only just beaten in two strong Western Cape features and looks a worthy contender for national champion trainer Justin Snaith. ZATARA MAGIC won the 2025 Cup easily but has a bit to find with ANOTHERDANCEFORME. He is not out of it. BAD MEDICINE is unbeaten at this track but will be tested. More in it.
Selections: #2 Anotherdanceforme, #10 Prairie Dawn, #1 Zatara Magic, #3 Bad Medicine
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open – include as many as the budget allows. FANTINE finished second behind poly star Kleinzee who takes her place in the Algoa Cup and could show the strength of that form. She has drawn widest but is a strong frontrunner with Richard Fourie up. ASINANTANGA with Craig Zackey up came from far back to win his seasonal return over the track and trip showing his well being but will need to repeat from another wide draw. Zackey is now aboard BLACKBERRY BREEZE who having drawn well could take advantage and score on the turf. HOODWINKED, HALF MOON ISLAND and LOVE FROM AFAR can take it.
Selections: #2 Fantine, #3 Asinantanga, #5 Blackberry Breeze, #6 Hoodwinked
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R92.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BEL CANTO DREAM ran on nicely in his last two starts on the Polytrack. He has good form on the turf as well and this looks the right opportunity for him to notch up another win. MADRA RUA got his confidence boosted, winning easily on local debut. He was well regarded earlier and could realise his true potential. A wide draw is a concern. QUINN’S TIME is back from a long break but is one to keep an eye on. He was the fastest finisher of his last start in KwaZulu-Natal. FORTUNE ONE hails from the Western Cape and could step up on his form now at this track with it’s right-handed turn.
Selections: #2 Bel Canto Dream, #1 Madra Rua, #3 Quinn’s Time, #4 Fortune One
Best Win: #1 NANNIE GOLD
Best Value Bet: #2 BEL CANTO DREAM
Best Longshot: #2 BEL CANTO DREAM
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2026.10.18
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Day 2 of Eastern Cape’s FESTIVAL OF RACING – great racing on Sunday, don’t miss out. The day begins with a tricky race and it could pay to catch TAB’S exotics such as the Exacta, Trifecta and Quartet. DIGITIAL WARFARE made good improvement in his second run after gelding and looks to have more to come. He has drawn ideally in gate No 2. MONKEY’S WEDDING has been knocking at the door and should go close, but along with capable DOUBLE DISTILLED has a prior engagement-those runs must be watched. There shouldn’t be much to choose between WITCHING HOUR, TOTAL ERUPTION and WINDOW TO MY SOUL.
Selections: #5 Digital Warfare, #1 Monkey’s Wedding, #7 Witching Hour, #6 Total Eruption
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: NANNIE GOLD just missed when dropping to 1000m in the Western Cape last time. The Gold Standard filly looks to have a bright winning chance on local debut. PRINCESS CHANTE was a bit unlucky not to reward followers last time. She was pipped at the post but this longer trip should suit and she can make amends. LOLLY WILLOWES and STONE OF SCONE must have claims on form. Alan Greeff debutantes GIMMETHEBEATBOYS (Richard Fourie up) and CHAMPAGNESUPERNOVA are well bred and well drawn and betting support for either could be telling. More with earning potential.
Selections: #1 Nannie Gold, #6 Princess Chante, #13 Gimmethebeatboys, #2 Lolly Willowes
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: VENTURA BOULEVARD was second to classy All Systems Go last time and the Heavenly Blue filly looks the one to beat. She was an impressive winner of her only start over the trip. GASLIGHT DANCER is better than her last two runs on the poly. She is back on turf and could show her best form and is one to watch. INSTAWORTHY showed improved pace in her last start and was then rested. She has run in strong races and has her big weight lightened with a 4kg apprentice claim so must be respected. SPORTS FAN and SYMBOL OF LOVE have fair form this track and trip. Both can pop up.
Selections: #9 Ventura Boulevard, #4 Gaslight Dancer, #1 Instaworthy, #2 Sports Fan
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R124.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: ANUSCHKA’S WORLD has shown himself to be one of the top sprinters around and is deserving of his place at the top of Computaform’s best weighted column. The only concern is his last three wins have come over 1200m. U S RANGER won by a street in his last race at his home base and has very good form. While he also takes a drop in distance he has been gelded and could be fresh enough to win after a rest. IMAGINABLE has turned in some eye catching finishes and could be the dark horse if not minding the switch to turf. DANISH DYNAMITE has beaten ANUSCHKA’S WORLD and must have a say.
Selections: #1 Anuschka’s World, #4 U S Ranger, #5 Imaginable, #6 Danish Dynamite
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R112.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Nice race. ASTRONOMICAL BOY showed good resolve to fight off KWAGGA BLITZ (won since) on local debut which came after quite a layoff. He has more to come and has won over the extra in the Western Cape. Stablemate ROOSTER BRADSHAW is another who won on local debut and the form was franked straight after. He can make more progress. LOTUS SILK has decent form on the poly but is arguably even better on the turf. She is best weighted and has drawn well to boot. KING VISERYS, CIAN THE CONQUEROR and BLAME IT ON ME must be respected on recent form too.
Selections: #1 Astronomical Boy, #7 Rooster Bradshaw, #3 Lotus Silk, #8 Blame It On Me
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R300.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MARCHLAND took home the Grade 2 Thekwini Stakes in KwaZulu-Natal on ‘Gold Cup’ day showing how good she is. She meets more of her kind, talented up-and-coming individuals, but looks to have the class to remain unbeaten. FROM THE ISLAND brings fair form from the Western Cape. He finished third in the Grade 3 Langerman, a race that has been a pointer to future stars, and he could be dangerous. GIMMETHATWORLDCUP is another with more to come. He got going too late on the poly last time and should relish the extra on the turf. Nicely bred BELLO GALLICO could be the dark horse.
Selections: #2 Marchland, #3 From The Island, #1 Gimmethatworldcup, #6 Bello Gallico
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R400.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Smashing race! Star filly ANOTHERDANCEFORME is bidding to make it nine wins from nine tries at this track. She is back up in distance but was an easy winner of the Oaks and could reign supreme again for East Cape champion Alan Greeff. PRAIRIE DAWN could be a thorn in her side with just 52kg. He was only just beaten in two strong Western Cape features and looks a worthy contender for national champion trainer Justin Snaith. ZATARA MAGIC won the 2025 Cup easily but has a bit to find with ANOTHERDANCEFORME. He is not out of it. BAD MEDICINE is unbeaten at this track but will be tested. More in it.
Selections: #2 Anotherdanceforme, #10 Prairie Dawn, #1 Zatara Magic, #3 Bad Medicine
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open – include as many as the budget allows. FANTINE finished second behind poly star Kleinzee who takes her place in the Algoa Cup and could show the strength of that form. She has drawn widest but is a strong frontrunner with Richard Fourie up. ASINANTANGA with Craig Zackey up came from far back to win his seasonal return over the track and trip showing his well being but will need to repeat from another wide draw. Zackey is now aboard BLACKBERRY BREEZE who having drawn well could take advantage and score on the turf. HOODWINKED, HALF MOON ISLAND and LOVE FROM AFAR can take it.
Selections: #2 Fantine, #3 Asinantanga, #5 Blackberry Breeze, #6 Hoodwinked
Fairview, 18.10.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R92.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BEL CANTO DREAM ran on nicely in his last two starts on the Polytrack. He has good form on the turf as well and this looks the right opportunity for him to notch up another win. MADRA RUA got his confidence boosted, winning easily on local debut. He was well regarded earlier and could realise his true potential. A wide draw is a concern. QUINN’S TIME is back from a long break but is one to keep an eye on. He was the fastest finisher of his last start in KwaZulu-Natal. FORTUNE ONE hails from the Western Cape and could step up on his form now at this track with it’s right-handed turn.
Selections: #2 Bel Canto Dream, #1 Madra Rua, #3 Quinn’s Time, #4 Fortune One
Best Win: #1 NANNIE GOLD
Best Value Bet: #2 BEL CANTO DREAM
Best Longshot: #2 BEL CANTO DREAM
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Fillies to dominate on Algoa Cup day
Trainer Kelly Mitchley has been in a good vein of form since winning the Grade 2 Douglas Whyte Thekwini Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville with top filly Marchland.
The star three-year-old will be back on her home track at TAB Fairview on Sunday in the hope of keeping her unbeaten record on track when she lines up in the Listed SA Stakes for three-year-olds over 1600m.
Heading up the card is the Listed Algoa Cup over 2000m, which sees another top Eastern Cape filly, Anotherdanceforme, attempt to extend her unbeaten run at Fairview to 12.
Marchland is unbeaten in four starts, all with Muzi Yeni in the irons. After winning the 1200m East Cape Fillies Nursery, the filly, by SA Triple Crown winner Malmoos, went on to the Lady’s Slipper Stakes over 1400m even more impressively, even though switching to the Polytrack.
From there Marchland was taken to Durban where she gave the best two-year-old fillies in the country the same treatment.
There is no doubt that Marchland’s connection will be aiming their filly at the Grade 1 Cape Fillies Guineas at Kenilworth in December, so this race is a warm-up for that event.
However, despite this being her first run since July, Marchland has been a revelation and comes into this race as the best weighted runner by at least 4kg.
Race 7 is the TAB Casino Algoa Cup and Eastern Cape champion trainer Alan Greeff will be looking for another big run from Anotherdanceforme. While she is unbeaten at Fairview, Greeff’s champ does not travel well and has fluffed her lines in two of her three races outside the province.
She has an incredible turn of foot but she will be racing in a handicap and hands weight to all bar last year’s winner, Zatara Magic.
In her favour is that she has been dominant be it on turf or Polytrack against whatever the opposition, including Zatara Magic, and has shown stamina by winning both the East Cape Oaks over the same track and trip, and the 2200m World Sports Betting East Cape Derby which was run on the Polytrack this year.
She could be better than rated and also has master jockey Richard Fourie in the irons. In addition, she is well enough drawn in gate No 5.
The biggest threat is likely to come from Justin Snaith-trained Prairie Dawn. The four-year-old son of The United States finished third in the Pocket Power Stakes last season where he had subsequent Grade 3 Campanajo winner, Magic Verse, just behind and last time out was a game second after a layoff behind impressive Miami Summer.
That form line has also been franked.
Snaith has been shrewdly placing his charge who comes in with just 52kg, which means he will be getting 7.6kg from Anotherdanceforme.
Clive Robinson
O’Brien big guns in late Champions Day switch
Aidan O’Brien has reshuffled his Qatar Racing Champions Day plans, with Gstaad set to remain over a mile in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, while Constitution River will stick to 10 furlongs for the Champion Stakes.
Earlier this week O’Brien had supplemented Constitution River into the QEII for £70,000 having said “we think we might have been doing the wrong thing” with his two star three-year-olds.
However, speaking to www.coolmore.com O’Brien announced they would be staying at their regular distances, while also stating Scandinavia, favourite for the Long Distance Cup, would not be running at the weekend.
O’Brien said: “We’ve made a few changes to the weekend’s plans for Saturday. We were going to run Gstaad in the Champion but we’ve changed it now. We’re going to leave him at the mile. We think it might not be fair to him to run in the Champion Stakes first time out (at the trip) against older horses and such a seasoned bunch.
“We think the mile at Ascot will suit him (Gstaad) very well. We were very happy with all his runs over a mile and we think the track at Ascot is going to suit him very well.
“Also we were going to run Hawk Mountain with him, maybe going back in trip might suit him. We’re happy with him also.”
Ryan Moore will ride Gstaad with Colin Keane on Hawk Mountain.
He went on: “In the Champion Stakes we’re going to run Constitution River. All of his runs over a mile and a quarter have been very good.
“We feel and think maybe the last day when he ran at Leopardstown all our horses were a little bit sick and we think that could have been a major contributing factor to his run. He’s very well since. He’s obviously a very seasoned horse now and he’s run against these horses before and beaten a few already.”
Regarding Scandinavia, however, the Gold Cup winner is now finished for the year.
“We’re thinking of running two (in the Long Distance Cup). Queenstown, who was third in the Cadran and ran a very good race, and we’re going to run Amelia Earhart as well,” said O’Brien.
“We’re not going to run Scandinavia now. He came out of Arc weekend very well but we just felt with a view to next year and there’s a little bit of rain in the forecast, that we would probably leave him for the year and start his preparation early, like we always do, for the Ascot Gold Cup next year and then hopefully go from there.”
By PA Sport Reporters
Mercantour can get the consolation prize
The third and final leg of the Nelson Mandela Bay Poly Challenge over 1600m takes place at TAB Fairview this Friday. Although only seven runners have been declared, it promises to be a cracking contest.
Last year, Alan Greeff-trained Mercantour won all three legs of the series, and he struck again in the second leg over 1400m last time out. Rival trainer Dean Smith captured the opening leg with his crack sprinter Cruise Control.
Mercantour has clearly taken to the Polytrack, with his record now reading eight wins from 11 starts on the surface, along with two second-place finishes and a third. He has also won his only other start over this course and distance.
Jockey Richard Fourie knows exactly how to get the best out of the Var gelding, having partnered him to three victories in five rides. Significantly, both defeats came on the turf.
Backing Mercantour is rarely a straightforward exercise, as his victories are often narrow and hard fought. His easiest win came by just 1.25 lengths, and that pattern continued last time when he beat All Systems Go by 0.25 lengths.
That was All Systems Go’s first defeat on the Polytrack, and from the tricky No 7, jockey Craig Zackey may have to adopt front-running tactics or settle in second behind stable companion Silvonian, who is a strong front-runner.
Silvonian steps up in class but has won two of his last four starts, including one over this course and distance. Greeff is also unlikely to rely solely on Mercantour, dependable as he is, with Fairy Knight and Guy Gibson capable of making their presence felt on their day.
Fairy Knight has not been at his best recently but should appreciate the return to this distance and could earn a share of the prize money. Guy Gibson looked dangerous last time out and finished just 1.85 lengths behind Mercantour.
Another runner returning for another crack is the Cliffie Miller-trained Ingqwele, who exceeded expectations last time. He finished ahead of Guy Gibson and just 1.75 lengths behind Mercantour. This distance should also suit him better.
Trainers at TAB Fairview often seem to take turns enjoying successful days, and Miller is due a good one. Friday could be his opportunity, with Bai Yula capable of going close in the opening race and Capranica, who has experience on the Polytrack, a contender for a place in Race 3.
Stable companions Kwagga Blitz in Race 6 and Silvano’s Song are also capable of winning.
Clive Robinson
Ka Ying Rising the horse to beat despite rain and poor...
Chris Waller is plotting to halt Ka Ying Rising’s 21-race winning streak in the AU$20 million (approx. HK$109.5 million) G1 The Everest (1200m) at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday (17 October), but the champion trainer believes the Hong Kong superstar remains the horse to beat, despite an awkward barrier draw and the prospect of a heavy track.
Waller will saddle Australia’s champion sprinter Joliestar and Angel Capital, last-start winner of the G1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield, and believes the pair has the quality to test Ka Ying Rising, who will start from barrier 11 in the 12-horse field.
The Randwick track was downgraded from Good to Heavy this morning (Wednesday, 14 October) after 66mm of rain on Tuesday (13 October), but Waller says Ka Ying Rising – the world’s top-rated horse – is still the measuring stick ahead of the world’s richest race on turf.
“He’s a superstar, Ka Ying Rising, and superstars generally find ways to get themselves out of trouble and track conditions are one of those things, so he’s certainly the horse to beat,” Waller said.
“It’s just great for the race and great for Australian racing to have horses on the international stage competing with us. It makes our race better. It gives us the chance to beat the horse – it’s our home track compared to him having to travel, so that brings him back a little bit.
“Hopefully, one of the Australian horses can beat him, but it looks a tough ask.
“The weather is not ideal but I think come Saturday it will improve and the tracks in Sydney are racing well. Of course, it won’t be rock-hard but we don’t want that anyway. It will be a forgiving surface and should give all horses their best chance and I’ve got no concerns at all about the track.”
James McDonald will partner Joliestar from barrier five as the mare returns to Group 1 racing for the first time since finishing third behind winner Almeraq and Satono Reve in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (1200m) at Royal Ascot in England in June.
“She’s drawn well, which is great. We’ve got James McDonald on board, arguably the world’s best jockey, and she’s in fine form. Her first-up run was good and she’s ready to peak,” Waller said.
“James was disappointed that last year (in The Everest) that things didn’t work out for her (when fifth) and he’s probably thought about it since and we get our chance again this year and he knows her so well.”
Angel Capital will start from barrier two under Ben Melham after finishing sixth in last year’s The Everest.
“Angel Capital was a little bit unlucky in the race last year and he’s gone on and won a Group 1 since then and he’s in career-best form so he’s also drawn a good barrier and with good speed expected, that would really play into the hands of a horse like Angel Capital,” Waller said.
“He’s a big, strong horse. A high-pressure race is what he wants and last year you could say that they went a little bit slower than anticipated. He needs a really high-pressure race.
“Some of the better horses have drawn out wide. They’ll be surging across to find a position, to not cover too much ground. The horses on the inside will be making sure they’re holding their positions or they’ll get put out the back and it will be just a race for the frontrunners, so it’s setting up to be a good contest and it should suit a horse like Angel Capital.”
By Leo Schlink in Sydney
Mxoli should satisfy followers early on Thursday
Thursday 15 October’s eight-race TAB Turffontein Inside track meeting may not boast a feature-race headline but there is no shortage of betting ammunition, with Philasande Mxoli, Sean Tarry and Tony Peter all in line for potentially lucrative doubles.
Mxoli should get his best opportunity to strike early on Satisfied in Race 2 over 1200m. The Paul Matchett-trained Futura filly bounced back to form on her three-year-old debut at the Vaal, where she finished second to Treasure State after being well supported from 8-1 to 33-10.
That comeback run should have brought her on significantly and, with Mxoli back in the saddle, Satisfied won’t need to find much improvement to shed her maiden tag. She shapes as a strong Place Accumulator banker.
Mxoli can immediately double up on Spy Story in Race 3, also over 1200m. The five-year-old Bezrin gelding was backed last time but finished unplaced after his rider reported something amiss. His previous three starts (two wins and a second) tell a far more compelling story.
The return to 1200m looks another positive, and Spy Story has every chance of bouncing straight back. The recent winning spree of owner-breeder-trainer St John Gray’s green-and-white silks adds further confidence.
Quantum Theory is the value play in Race 4. The seven-year-old Querari veteran is now racing off a career-low mark and is favourably treated on official ratings. His recent form hardly screams confidence, but he has been competing against quality opposition and a slight ease in grade could make all the difference.
Add champion jockey Craig Zackey to the equation and Quantum Theory becomes a serious each-way proposition. At the right price, he is the sort of runner who can make a Pick 6 ticket pay.
Then comes the Peter power play.
Art Nouveau looks capable of defying a three-point penalty and following up in Race 6 over 2000m. The consistent Querari mare beat familiar rivals Future Date and Azaleas For All last time, and although both are better off at the weights, Art Nouveau won decisively enough to suggest she can confirm her superiority.
Peter’s Jack’s Legacy is another strong candidate in Race 7 over 1450m. The lightly raced four-year-old Buffalo Bill Cody filly took the step up in trip in her stride when beating male opposition over this course and distance last time.
A three-point penalty is hardly ideal, but nor is it enough to deter her followers. Two wins and two seconds from four starts is a compelling profile, and this filly looks ahead of her current rating. Her upward trajectory is worth following.
Tarry should finish the job with Lightinthewoods in Race 8 over 1450m. This well-bred Gimmethegreenlight filly flew home for a close third over this course and distance last time when taking on male rivals. She now drops in class, races off an unchanged mark and gets a much more favourable assignment against her own sex. That makes her a confident exotic-bet banker in the finale.
Clive Robinson
David Hall reaches 700-win milestone in Hong Kong
David Hall joined a celebrated group of current Hong Kong trainers by securing his 700th Hong Kong win with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday (11 October).
Hall modestly deflected the achievement after joining contemporaries John Size (1,667), Tony Cruz (1,617), Caspar Fownes (1,243), Ricky Yiu (1,113), Francis Lui (1,043), Danny Shum (943), Dennis Yip (899), Manfred Man (749) and David Hayes (731) as winners of 700 or more races in Hong Kong.
“It’s not something you go to work every day thinking about but 700 (wins) sounds good – 800 will sound better,” Hall said after Ka Ying Attack and Kempes scored.
Hall, 62, transferred to Hong Kong in 2004 after guiding champion stayer Makye Diva to the first of her record three triumphs in the G1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) before claiming Group 1s in his new surrounds with Absolute Champion and Invincible Sage.
The Australian was delighted with the performance of Ka Ying Attack (129lb), who forged along the rail under a superb ride from Matthew Poon to land the Class 2 Yuen Long Handicap (1200m) after jumping from gate 10. Taken to the tail of the field by Poon, Ka Ying Attack burst on the scene late to beat Rising Force (132lb).
“I decided to take him back and it’s easy now to say that decision was the right one but it was a perfectly executed ride as well,” Hall said. “I didn’t want him to get caught wide first-up. The horse is just flying; he’s in the zone – he finished off last season well and he’s started this season in the same form. It’s exciting, it’s great.”
Kempes (121lb) continued his brilliant form with a powerful sprint under Andrea Atzeni to overhaul Bustling City (131lb) in the closing stages of the Class 3 Lau Fau Shan Handicap (1200m, dirt). Winner of the G1 Estrellas Juvenile (1600m) as a two-year-old in Argentina, where he raced as Dark Love, Kempes has thrived with stints at Conghua.
“He’ll go back to Conghua. He’s enjoying the routine he’s in at the moment. He’s not just a dirt horse – he can run on the grass just as effectively, as you’ve seen. He’s probably as good as he’s ever been in Hong Kong – it’s taken a long time, but he’s putting it together now,” Hall said.
Gathering momentum for a tilt at a sixth Hong Kong trainers’ championship, Caspar Fownes predicts a rapid rise through the ratings for Megastar Heart after the injury-prone gelding’s emphatic victory.
Plagued with lameness issues since arriving from Australia, where he won twice including once at Listed level for Annabel Archibald, Megastar Heart (123lb) absorbed midrace pressure before fending off Swift Ascend (135lb) to win the Class 3 San Tin Handicap (1200m) by two lengths in 1m 08.53s.
Fownes said: “He’s been lame since he arrived – proper lame. It’s frustrating but that’s what we work for – to get that and hopefully now he pulls up alright and he comes back and then we’ve got something to work with going forward. If we can do that, he’s a chance to get there. He’s a chance to really get up through the ratings.
“He’s a very nice horse. He’s had a lot of problems. He’s been one of the hardest horses for me to train in my career. So, for me to get him to where he is now and finally get him fit, I think we have a really nice horse going forward and I thank the owner (Good Time Syndicate) for being a little bit patient with him because we had to take a long time to get him to where we want to have him. I think he’s a chance to go quite high.”
The Star Turn gelding’s victory earned a PP Bonus of HK$1.5 million as well as prizemoney of HK$1.04 million and left reigning Hong Kong Champion Trainer Fownes with eight wins for the campaign, behind Pierre Ng (10), Manfred Man (10), Cody Mo (eight) and Hall (eight).
Jolly Brilliant (135lb) finished stoutly to win the Class 4 Ping Shan Handicap (1600m) for Ricky Yiu to give Andrea Atzeni a double after the Italian had scored on Kempes.
In-form Jerry Chau also excelled with a double. He first patiently piloted Sunny Q (133lb) to victory in the Class 5 Kam Tin Handicap (1000m) before producing another timely ride on David Eustace’s Mighty Profit (126lb) in the Class 4 Lam Tei Handicap (1200m).
Derek Leung’s rich vein of form continued with Mark Newnham’s Armour War Eagle (130lb) in the Class 4 Mai Po Handicap (1200m, dirt). Leung has 10 wins for the campaign, a tally bettered only by Zac Purton (17).
“It’s been very smooth. The trainers who always support me like Cody (Mo), Manfred (Man) and Frankie (Lor) have had a good start and I am lucky to ride with them,” Leung said.
“I just hope everything keeps going smooth and I can continue to ride winners for them and keep improving myself.”
Let’s Have Fun (119lb) broke through at his 15th attempt with victory in the Class 4 Pok Oi Cup Handicap (1200m) for David Hayes and Matthew Poon after Brett Crawford and Karis Teetan combined with Shinyu Kokoroe (127lb) to land the Class 5 Hung Shui Kiu Handicap (1200m, dirt).
Ng regained leadership of the Hong Kong trainers’ championship when Storm Mirror (130lb) defied his pursuers to prevail in the Class 4 Nam Sang Wai Handicap (1400m) for Vincent Ho before Purton and Douglas Whyte teamed with Celestial Hero (125lb) to win the Class 3 Shui Pin Wai Handicap (1400m).
Hong Kong racing continues at Happy Valley on Wednesday (14 October).
By Leo Schlink
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