France Express Form & Race Previews (Deauville) – Tuesday, October 27
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FIRE REBEL (FR) Unplaced in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 1 ,600m on 3 October and several unplaced runs before that. He has dropped to a work able handicap rating and comes alive at this venue. TALENTUOSO (USA) Unplaced in a Class 1 Handicap at Longchamp over 1 ,400m on 4 October, a win previously at La Teste in September. Track and trip winner in January. Player. FOU FURIEUX (FR) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1 ,200m on 19 September. Tumbled in the handicap and is a previous course and distance winner. Can make an impact. SWEET CHOP (FR) Came home 8th in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantillyo ver 1,200m on 15 October and third before that in a Listed race at Chantilly in late September. Placed form at thistr ack/trip before. In the mix.
DARI RIVER (FR) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauville over 1 ,900m on 19 October. Course and distance winner off a much higher rating before and can bounce back to form. RAQEEBB (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,900m on 29 September. Has won over this track before and can not be ruled out. STORMY DONALD (FR) Finished 11th in a Class 3 at Deauville over 2,500 m on 6 August. Previous winner over track and trip in February and warrants respect. HAVANA SIX (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyov er 1,900m on 29 September. Ought to be involved in the shake-up.
LEDESMA Got off the mark in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 2,000m on 8 September and consistent efforts previously. Key chance. MEMORY (FR) Finished 13th in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2, 000m on 18 September whena tad below par, three good runs before that. Hard to ignore. EQUULEUS (FR) Unplaced in a Class 1 at Angers Eventard over 1,600m on 8 June. Capable of a better performancea nd can feature stepping up in trip. WARAMINI (IRE) Finished 8th in a Handicap at Chantilly over 1,800m on 15 October. Sh e is better than recent form figures.
MON COMEDIEN (FR) Fair 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 2,000m on 14 October when last racing. He has run well over this track before and holds leading claims. NEPALAIS (FR) Unplaced in a Class 3 Handicap at Nancy over 2,500m on 11 October. He knows how to wi nand has to be respected back on a track he has wi nning form at. BELLA MEMORIA (FR) Fourth in a Claimer at Longchamp over 1,950m on 13 October when last racing. Possibly better on turf but can make the frame. LISEO (IRE) Successful in a Class 4 at Deauville over 1,900m o n 5 October. Recent track and trip success and is among the leading chances.
STEP MORNING (FR) Came home 7th in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchampo ver 3100m on 18 October 2026. Can bounce back to score. BELLA D’ANJOU (FR) Ran 6th in a Class 3 Handicap at Longchamp over 24 00m on 13 October 2026. Capable of being competitive here. GUINESS STAR (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 2 Handicap at Vichy over 2800m on 23 July 2026. Capable of cha llenging. DARK ROCKSTER (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 3 at Deauville over 1900m on 5 October 2026. Could shape up after recent appearance.
KODIACOLOR (FR) Not disgraced when 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap at Ly on-Parilly over 1600m on 6 October 2026. Can close this one out. CITY BABE (FR) Finished 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegneov er 1400m on the 24th September 2026. Capable of being competitive. GOLDFIELD (FR) Finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1300m on 5 October 2026. Has a place chance in this race. ITAEWON (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1300m on 5 October 2026. Should be a competitive runner.
HAPPY AGAIN (FR) Came home 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-B orely over 1200m on 29 September 2026. Can bounce back to score. RUE DU SAHEL (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauvilleov er 1300m on 5 October 2026. Has a big chance in thisl ine-up. CRACK CITY (FR) Victorious in a Class 4 Handicap at Deauville over 1300m on 5 October 2026. Will look to repeatt hat effort here. THE CAT’S (FR) Finished 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap at Craon over 1300m on 27 September 2026. Could earna cheque based on form.
QUARTZ DU HOULEY (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October 2026. Can pull the trigger here. NADIR (FR) Successful in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 1400m on 4 October 2026. Has claims against thisli ne-up. SOLE Finished 5th in a Class 2 at Chantilly over 1200m on 23 September 2026. Will look to improve and can earn. TORPEN (FR) Came home 5th in a Class 3 Handicap at Compiegne over 1400m on 9 October 2026. Could show more this time around.
RACE 1: PRIX D’UTAH BEACH HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 1) – 1300M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
RACE 2: PRIX DU CHENET STAKES (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 2) – 1900M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17400
RACE 3: PRIX D’AUBIGNY STAKES (3YO) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 3) – 1900M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
RACE 4: PRIX D’AUDRIEU CLAIMING STAKES (4YO+) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 4) – 1900M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 5: PRIX DU VERGALY HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 5) – 3400M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 28800
RACE 6: PRIX GOLD BEACH HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 6) – 1300M | TIME: 23:50 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RACE 7: PRIX JUNO BEACH HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 7) – 1300M | TIME: 00:25 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 8: PRIX OMAHA BEACH HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM DEAUVILLE RACE 8) – 1300M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Catterick/Wolverhampton) – Tuesday, October...
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CYBERSP ACE Led alone near stands side, headed over 200m out, no reply, finished 2nd, 3 lengths behind Ponte Carlo at Hamilton 1000m Sept. MUVE ON Closely paced, faded past 200m, outrun after 100m, finished third, 8 lengths behind Alfa Blueburd at Ayr 1200m Novice St akes. CLASSYFIED Ridden 400m out, finished third, 0.75 length behind Cavan Lady at Redcar 1000m 2yo Handicap. KUMHARAS Led, led until 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 4th, 11 lengths behind By Jove Grace at Hamilton 1000m 2yo Novice Stakes in Sep.
BY JOVE GRACE (IRE) Held rear, moved up over 600m out, switched right 400m out, led past 200m, won by 4 lengths at Hamilton 1000m 2yo Novice Stakes in Sep. BLADEY LADY (IRE) Led throughout, ridden over 200m out, stayed strong to win comfortably by 2.25 lengths at Catterick 1200m Handicap in Sep. WATER ANGEL Midfield, advanced over 400m, second near finish, finished 1.75 lengths behind Donna Beauty at Chester 1200m 2yo Novice Stakes in Sep. BAI TONG (IRE) Took keen hold, prominent, weakened over 400m out, finished 7th, 14 lengths behind Diplomata at Ayr 1400m 2yo filly Handicap in Sep.
WAIT FOR IT (IRE) Wore hood, raced midfield, pushed leader 200m out, gamely led by a head at Catterick 1200m Handicap in Sep. DESERT MASTER Midfield, pushed 600m out, led over 400m out, kept well, finished 2nd, neck behind Drish Samphire at Nottingham 1200m Handicap. BATTENBURG BELLE (IRE) Chased leader, challenged until final 200m, weakened in last 100m, finished 4th, 6 lengths behind winner at Beverley 1000m Handicap. BARMYBLADE (IRE) Led, pressured, headed with 200m to go, weakenedfi nishing 8th, 5 lengths behind winner at Pontefract 1000m Handicap.
MY MATE MACKLEY Prominent led early, challenged inside final 200m, bumped near finish, narrowly won 1200m Handicap at Brighton, beating Stock Market. KNICKS (IRE) Slow start, stayed back, improved over final 200m, finished 4th, 2.75 lengths behind winner at 1000m H andicap. PROFITEER (IRE) Finished 9th, 13 lengths behind Wait For It over 1200m Handicap at Catterick in Sep. SWEET DESIRE Midfield, ridden 400m out, no extra in final 200m, finished 12th, 8 lengths behind Hi Lord at Bath 1000m Handicap.
MARCHING MAC (IRE) Wore hood, led past 200m, fought to win by noseov er Pixie Diva in 1000m Handicap at Yarmouth. MANILA SCOUSE Ridden from 400m out, closed in last 200m, heldse cond by half length behind Woodstock in 1200m Handicap at Catterick. QUERCUS (IRE) Led early, weakened over 400m out, finished last, 15 lengths behind Woodstock at Catterick 1200m Handicap. MIRACULOUS (IRE) Raced near rear, minor headway over final 400m, finished 6th, 6 lengths behind Lexington Blitz in 1 000m Handicap at Catterick.
MISTER SOX Raced rear mid-division, improved over 400m out, finished 3rd, 0.75 lengths behind Woodstock at Catterick 1200m Handicap. WOBWOBWOB (IRE) Held back, improved and ridden over 200m out, fini shed third, 3.5 lengths behind winner at 1200m Handicap. EVOCATIVE SPARK (IRE) Stayed near rear, weakened over 400m out, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind Diamont Katie in 140 0m Handicap at Catterick. THE RESDEV SCHOLAR (IRE) Led, pressed until 600m out, ridden and headed over 200m out, so on beaten, no extra inside final 200m, finished 8th , 6 lengths behind Maximising at Haydock 1600m Handicap.
CORSICAN CAPER (IRE) Slow start, steady progress; pushed past leader to win easily at Nottingham over 2200m Handicap by clear lengths. LIL YKOY Held position behind leaders, took second 1400m ou t, stayed on but lost by 4 lengths to La Trinite, finishing second. EBONY MAW Tracked leaders, ridden 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 4th, 16 lengths behind Aighear at Ayr 1400m Handicap in Sep. TWO PLUS TWO (IRE) Slow start, stayed back, improved slightly over 400m out, faded to finish fifth, 18 lengths behind winner at 3200m Handicap.
ARRANGE (IRE) Held rear, moved up over 200m out, strong finish, second to Gentle Warrior by short head at Catterick 2800m Handicap. FALCON NINE Stayed near rear, improved easily 400m out, chased leaders, finished 2nd, 2.25 lengths behind winner at Ayr 1800m Handicap. SASSICAIA (IRE) In rear, advanced and ridden 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 3rd, 5 lengths behind Supplicate at Nottingham 1800m Handicap in Jul. POL ROGER (IRE) Led, shaken up 400m out, headed inside final 200m, weakened fin ishing 4th, 5 lengths behind Hengest over 1800m Han dicap.
BAJAN BANDIT Held back, advanced near 400m, finished well from 200m, placed second, 1.25 lengths behind Poppeye at Newcastle 1600m Handicap. EIGHTY EIGHT (IRE) Led and headed 400m out, weakened, finished 9th, 15 lengths behind Aingeal Dorcha in 1800m Handicap at Dundalk in Mar. SYMPHONY OF JOY (IRE) Led, ridden, headed over 200m out, faded in final 200m, finished 3rd, 6 lengths behind winner at Yarmouth 1600m Handicap i n Aug. HARRY THE ROGUE (IRE) Midfield, urged 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished last, 8 lengths behind Dream Pirate at Leicester 1600m Handicap.
AMBIENCE Stayed rear, switched wide 400m out, strong rally in last 200m, finished 1 length second to Quintana at Wolverhampton 1400m in Sep. CONSTELLA (IRE) Alert start, pressed second until 400m out, weakened to finish 4th, 7 lengths behind Cullenagh Rainbow over 1400m. UNFURLED (IRE) Starspangledbanner filly out of Nope. SHOW ME GLORY (IRE) Chased leaders, improved in last 200m, finished 1 length second to Duchess Of Immatin at Kempton 1200m in Sep.
BOY BASILICA (FR) Bumped start, chased leaders, weakened over last 4 00m, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind Showcasing Glory at Kempton 1400m Novice Sta kes. ZEUSTER Zoustar colt out of Strictly Lambada. JOSEPH BANKS (IRE) Australia gelding out of Kenwysa. RENASCENT (IRE) Held up at rear, kept on inside last 200m, neveri nvolved, finished 6th, 10 lengths behind Rhythm Of My Heart at Kempton 1600m poly.
RIDGER (IRE) Mid-division, pushed 400m out, led last 100m, won 1400m Handicap at Kempton by 2 lengths over Leia Antilles. ON KEY Led early, chased mid-pack, crowded 400m out, hung left, close finish, finished 2nd, 1 length behind Far Too Fizzy at Wolverhampton 1200m Handicap. SAISONS D’OR (IRE) Led, ridden 400m out, headed, finished 3.5 lengths behind winner Ridger at Wolver hampton 1400m Handicap in Sep, placed second. DONTWASTE A MOMENT Mid-division, inside run over 200m out, finished 5 th, 4.5 lengths behind Far Too Fizzy at Wolverhampt on 1200m Handicap.
DISTILLATE Held up at rear, moved between horses to lead 200m out, ridden, won by 3.5 lengths at Southwell 1400m Handicap. MIDNIGHT’S DREAM (IRE) Raced mid-division, led entering final 200m, won a t Southwell 1400m Handicap by 0.5 length from Little Beck Annie . LADY DELILA (IRE) Led early, second until 400m out, took lead inside final 200m, won by 0.5 lengths at Wolverhampton 140 0m Handicap. IMELDA (IRE) Held up at rear, ridden over 400m out, steady progress, 4th, 6 lengths behind winner at Wo lverhampton 1400m Handicap.
BESSIE WALLIS (IRE) Tracked leader, ridden over 400m out, kept wellfi nal 200m, finished 2nd by neck to Roman Spring over 1200m Handicap. TERRITORIAL STAR Mid-division, closed well over 200m out, pushed to third 200m out, finished 3rd, 1 length behind Clasina at Newca stle 1400m Handicap. BARRY THE WORM Midfield, closed 400m out, ridden second 200m out, faded last 100m, finished 4 th, 6 lengths behind Midnight’s Dream. MASAI ANGEL (FR) Raced prominently, pushed 400m out, weakened 200m out, fi nished 7th, 4.5 lengths behind Tommie’s Angel at Ne wcastle 1000m Handicap.
PRODIGAL SON Prominent led 600m out, ridden 400m out, won 1600m + 200m Amateur Handicap at Newmarket by 0.75 length. FAHIDI (IRE) Mid-division, pushed 400m out, never challenged, finished 5th, 4.5 lengths behind Extraterrestrial at Kempton 2200m Handicap. MADE ALL Held up at rear, slightly improved from 400m out, finished 5th, 10 lengths behind Lightning Tiger in 1,600m Handicap a t Haydock Sep. EVERYONEKNOWSADAVE (IRE) Wore hood, led early, pressed from 1200m out, weakened in last 200m, fini shed 6th, 3.5 lengths behind winner.
RACE 1: RACING TO SCHOOL EBF MAIDEN STAKES (4) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 1) – 1006M | TIME: 20:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 2: DOWNLOAD THE RACEDAY READY APP NURSERY (5) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 2) – 1200M | TIME: 21:10 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
RACE 3: CELEBRATING HELEN MACKINNON’S LX YEARS HANDICAP (6) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 3) – 1200M | TIME: 21:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 4: CELEBRATING HELEN MACKINNON’S LX YEARS HANDICAP (6) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 4) – 1200M | TIME: 22:10 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 5: REMEMBERING KEVIN LUMB AKA BURNLEY KEVIN HANDICAP (4) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 5) – 1200M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 6: EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP (5) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 6) – 1414M | TIME: 23:10 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 8000
RACE 7: BET AT RACINGTV.COM HANDICAP (6) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 7) – 3190M | TIME: 23:40 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7000
RACE 8: JUMPS SEASON STARTS 20TH NOVEMBER HANDICAP (4) (FROM CATTERICK RACE 8) – 2426M | TIME: 00:10 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 9: ALL WEATHER CHAMPIONSHIP IS BACK ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ APPRENTICE HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 1) – 1739M | TIME: 00:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 10: AWC FINALS DAY AT NEWCASTLE 26TH MARCH EBF MAIDEN FILLIES’ STAKES (3) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 2) – 1441M | TIME: 01:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
RACE 11: AWC SEASON 14 HAS BEGUN RESTRICTED NOVICE STAKES (4) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 3) – 1739M | TIME: 01:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 10000
RACE 12: AW TRIALS DAY – LINGFIELD 2ND JAN 2027 HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 4) – 1441M | TIME: 02:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 13: AW TRIALS DAY – LINGFIELD 2ND JAN 2027 HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 5) – 1441M | TIME: 02:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 14: MIDNITE A NEXT GENERATION BETTING APP HANDICAP (6) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 6) – 1225M | TIME: 03:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 15: MIDNITE BUILT DIFFERENT HANDICAP (5) (FROM WOLVERHAMPTON RACE 7) – 2461M | TIME: 03:30 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7100
France Express Form & Race Previews (Marseille-Borely/Chantilly/Toulouse) – Monday, October 26
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BRODIE’S WISH (IRE) Unraced 2yo filly by Dark Angel out of Frankel mar e Tanita trained by Jerome Reynier. Her half-sister Eostre, by St Mark’s Basil ica, won by 4.5 lengths in her debut run.. FAHRENHEIT (FR) Third in a Maiden at Nimes over 1,200m on 4 October. He has ru nwell in his last two starts and could makea winn ing debut for new trainer Christophe Escuder. LOVEL Y WARRIOR (FR) Won a Claimer at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 1,5 00m on 7 October. Has won two Claimers so far and finisheda respecta ble third in his only run over this course and dist ance. SAINTE ROMY (FR) Finished 5th in a Maiden at Nimes over 1,200m on 4 October. Has run well enough at this course and ju mps froma decent No 2 draw.
DARZAKIR (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Handicap at Saint-C loud over 2,000m on 8 October and two good efforts before that. Seems progressive and can be involved. COSY BEAR (FR) Victorious in a Class 2 at Saint- Cloud over 2,400m on 25 September. He has been in terrific form recently and can make his presence fel t. DAYTONA (GER) Won on his latest start at Dusseldorf (DEU) in a co nditions race over 1700m on October 4 by five lengths. Up in class and he has something to prove. VANTA (FR) Fifth in a Listed at Longchamp over 1,800m on 18 O ctober and two wins before that. Seems to be progressing and she has outside placec laims.
PIKES PEAK (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden a t Marseille-Borely over 2,600m on 12 October. He was just touched off last time by SK ALI (1) and is 3kg better off so should reverse the result. SKALI (FR) Fought hard to win a Maiden at Marseille-Borely ove r 2,600m on 12 October. He showed fighting qualities but will battle to confirm the form with second-placed PIKES PEAK (4) at the weights. PERSIANROMY (FR) Not disgraced when third in a Maiden at Cavaillon over 2,200m on 11 October. She rarely runsa bad race and could place at the weights. KRISTAL (FR) Finished 3rd in a Maiden at Marseille-Borely over 2 ,600m on 12 October. He was beaten 3 lengths by the top two selections and is unlikely to reverse the result with eitherof them.
SYDNEY MOON (FR) Outclassed the opposition in a Listed at Bordeaux- Le Bouscat over 1,600m on 28 September when last racing. In the mix. KESKAVIEL (FR) Ran 6th in a Class 2 race at ParisLongchamp over 1 ,600m on 3 October. He can havea say at the business end. AROK ATAO (FR) Won in a Class 2 race at Le Mans over 1,950m on 5 October on his latest outing. He is improving with racing and merits consideration. BARRAMUNDI (IRE) Got off the mark in a maiden at Chantilly over 1,800m on 29 Septembero nhis second start. Looks likea smart prospect and can follow up.
ALTOSTRATUS Outclassed the opposition in a Maiden at Marseille -Borely over 1,700m on 12 October. He was a dominant 2-length winner and there will be mo re to come from this well-bred gelding. COSMIC BOY (FR) Came home 6th in a Class 1 at Marseille-Borely over 1,70 0m on 12 October. He probably needed that last run aftera layoff and is likely to make ALTOSTRATUS (5) work hard for the vi ctory. ASYLLA (FR) Successful in a Maiden at Amiens over 2,200m on 27 September. Won comfortably by 2.5 lengths and th at victory should have built her confidence. NALON RIVER (FR) A close-up 2nd in a Class 2 race over 2,000m at Toulo use on 23 September. That last run was encouraging and he now runs for a new trainer.
SHANDIYANA (FR) Won well in a Conditions race at Chantilly over 1, 600m on 29 September on her sole start. Open to more progress and looks useful. CANAPVILLE (FR) Won in a Conditions race at Angers Eventard over 1,600m on 21 September on her debut by a cosy four lengths. Up in class and unlikely to trouble someof these. COAXED Won on debut in a conditions race in August and fol lowed that witha 3rd at Goodwood (UK) in a Group 3 race over 1400m. Makes the trip from the UK and a top-jockey booked to ride. MALIKAT AL REMAL (IRE) Ran 7th in a Group I Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Criterium des Pouliches at Longchamp over 1,600m on 4 October. She is back in calmer waters and warrants attention.
LE VICOMTE (IRE) Finished 6th in a Maiden at Marseille-Borely over 1,700m on 12 October. He has run well enough in both of his races so far and should improve markedly going further this time. LANDMAN Ran 7th in a Claimer at Vichy over 1,400m on 20 July. His trainer has chosen to put him over further this time and as he has experience at this course, it could be a shrewd move. NATURALISTE (FR) Came home 6th in a Maiden at Lyon-Parilly over 2,0 00m on 6 October. She is the highest rated runner in the fie ld and she also has proven form over the distance. MAGENTA MELODY (FR) Came home 4th in a Maiden at Marseille-Borely over 2,600m on 12 October. That was a decent debut at this course but she drops in trip and that could be a concern.
OL YMPIC MESSAGE (IRE) Excellent runner-up in a Class 1 Handicap at Longc hamp over 1,600m on 3 October on his most recent outing. Key chance. PUMALIN PARK (IRE) Finished 7th in a Class 2 Handicap at Longchamp over 1,600m on 13 October. He is reasonably wellha ndicapped and is better than his form figures and loves this track and trip. DUBALAA (FR) Ran well when third in a Class 3 Handicap at Chant illy over 1,600m on 23 September. Can be competitive. DIVINE CHRISNAT (FR) Came home 4th in a Listed race at Nantes over 1,60 0m on 14 October. Among the leading each-way options.
LE DOC (FR) Threatening to score and was runner-up in a Claimer at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2,000m on 7 October. Can go one place better. MISTER SOCKS (FR) Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Handicap at this course over 2,000m on 29 September. Should be very competitive at this level. FAITH IN YOU (USA) Yet to win and came home 5th in a Maiden over this track and trip on 12 October. Looks capable of contesting the finish. SPACE GOOD (FR) Often competitive and finished 4th in a Claimer at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2,000m on 7 October. Can make the frame once again.
KARAKOUM (FR) Fair effort when third in a Maiden at Chantillyov er 1,200m on 15 October. This will be more of a test. LOVE A GIGGLE (IRE) Finished 4th on her latest start over 1200m at Yor k (UK) on October 10 in a Listed race. Listed winner in May and warrants respect. NOUR (IRE) Finished 6th on her latest start over 1100m on Sep tember 18 at Ayr (UK) in a Listed race and a win before that on the all-weather surface in August over 1200m. Ha swork ahead. AIRLIE BEACH (FR) Successful in a Maiden at Craon over 1,300m on 28 September and placed on her other two runs previously. Stiff task up in grade.
MANDOKI (FR) Not reliable and finished 9th in a Class 4 Handicap at Lyon-La Soie over 1,800m on 11 October. Capable of winninga race of this nature. LAGOONE CHOPE (FR) Finished 10th in a Class 4 Handicap at this course over 2,600m on 17 October. Capable of doing better and could be a threat. SEKKU (FR) In good form and finished fourth in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille Pont De V ivaux over 2,000m on 7 October. Can challenge for t op honours once again. FOLLOW YOU (FR) Finished 7th in a Class 4 Handicap at this tracko ver 2,600m on 17 October. Capable of beinga danjger froma good draw.
MARQUES (FR) Came home 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantillyo ver 1,800m on 10 October and 2nd before that. Among the leading contenders. MOON RIDER (FR) Finished 15th in a Class 3 Handicap at Deauvilleo ver 1,900m on 19 October and a win before that at Chant illy over 1900m in a Class 3 race on October 7. Eac h-way aspirations. FIREMAN (FR) Back in 5th on his last outing over at Strasbourg on October 4 in a Class 4 race over 1400m. Othersm ake more appeal. FLY HALF (FR) Creditable effort when third in a Class 3 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,900m on 7 October when last racing. Key player.
SAN TEODORICO (FR) Knocking very hard at the door and was runner-up i n a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 2,600m on 17 October. Can go one place better this shorter distance. SUN SONG (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap overth is track and trip on 12 October, Distance suited an dshould fight out the finish. MOKKA LATTE (FR) Successful in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille Pont De Vivaux over 2,000m on 7 October. Might prefer the PSF but can get involved with the finish . DEEP SEA (FR) Came home 9th in a Class 3 Handicap over this course and distance on 12 October. Can be a threat off thi slow handicap mark.
ANDEOL (IRE) Finished 5th in a Claimer at Saint-Cloud over 2,00 0m on 25 September. His better form has been on turf. SPEEDY GREEN (FR) Third in a Class 2 Handicap at Chantilly over 1,90 0m on 29 September. Track/trip winner in February and can be effective if overcominga wi de draw. SAXON VILLAGE (IRE) Unplaced in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 1,500m on 20 August. Won over course and distance in 2025 and can feature froma goodd raw. MARHARRY (FR) Finished 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over 1,600m on 6 October. Has shown nice course form and has to be considered.
MAX VERST (FR) Has some fair form and came home 5th in a Class 2 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 2,100m on 12 October. Has claims in a race of this nature. NOUS Y SOMMES (FR) Finished 16th in a Class 2 Handicap at this course over 2,100m on 12 October. Capable of much better and is not out of it. PESTACLE (FR) Holding form and finished 4th in a Class 3 Handicap at this trackov er 2,100m on 12 October. Can be a threat to theser ivals. COUPE D’EUROPE (FR) Successful in a Class 3 Handicap at this courseov er 2,100m on 12 October. Carries a penalty but can follow up.
MISE EN BOITE (FR) Came home 7th in a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1,000 m on 13 September. Group 3 winner at Deauville three runs back over 1200m in July. Player. SPYCATCHER (IRE) Won this race last year. Below par on his four runs this year, the latter at Ayr (UK) over 12 00m on September 19 in a competitive Class 2 handicap when carrying top- weight. Capable of a return to form. ESTEPONA (FR) Came home 5th in a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1,000 m on 13 September. He will needa few to misfire. DOSTOIEVSKY (FR) Finished 10th in a Group 3 at Longchamp over 1,000 m on 13 September. Won Prix Texanita (Gr.3) over this track and trip on May 19. Can make the frame at nice odd s.
ORANGETTE (FR) Returned to form when runner-up in a Claimer over this course and distance on 9 October. Can go one place better. OLLA (FR) Unplaced in a Maiden at Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1 ,400m on 28 September. Likely to improve dropping to a claimer. Has a chance. QUEEN LAGERTHA (FR) Unplaced in a Handicap at Saint-Cloud over 1,600m on 14 October. Clearly capable of better and can bounce back to score. WOODHAMA (FR) Has some fair form and finished 5th in a Claimer at Toulouse over 1,600m o n 9 October. Can make the frame.
GRITTI Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Maiden a t Bordeaux-Le Bouscat over 1,600m on 28 September. Big chance in this line-up. PALO SANTO (FR) Consistent and fnished 4th in a Maiden at Bordeaux -Le Bouscat over 1,600m on 28 September. Should be right there at the finish. GERMANICUS (IRE) Needed the last run when 9th in a Conditions maiden at Compiegne over 1800m on 9 Octo ber. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. VILLA D’ESTE (FR) Finished 8th in a Maiden at Fontainebleau over 1,20 0m on 31 March. Returns froma break and could impr ove and make the frame.
DSCHINGIS DREAM (FR) Not reliable and fiinished 5th in a Claimer at Tar bes over 2,100m on 29 August. Can win over this track and distance. ACOTANGO (FR) Unreliable and finished 15th in a Class 2 Handicap at Deauville over 3,200m on 25 August. Quite capable of bouncing back to score. DAMASK BLADE (IRE) Outclassed the opposition in a Class 3 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 2,100m on 12 October. Not reliable but could double up. NEVADOS (FR) Has only been modest of late and ran 7th in a Claimer at Sai nt-Cloud over 2,400m on 14 October. Might playa mi nor role.
EAGLE GATE (FR) Threatening to win and was runner-up in a Class 3 Handicap at Fontainebleau over this distance on 16 October. Can go one place better. SOUVENIR D’ECAJEUL (FR) Finished 2nd in a Class 3 Handicap at this course over 1,400m on 16 October. Looks likely to fight out the finish once again. SALSA ROSE (FR) Knocking hard at the door and finished 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap at this course over 1,400m on 9 October. Deserves a winning turn but is clearly not easy to win with. THE BLACK STONE (FR) Not reliable but came home 4th in a Handicap at La Teste De Buch over 1,400m on 24 September. Capable of making the frame .
RACE 1: PRIX SERENA MAIDEN STAKES (2YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 1) – 1200M | TIME: 18:42 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21000
RACE 2: GRAND PRIX DU NORD LISTED STAKES (3YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 2000M | TIME: 19:00 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50300
RACE 3: PRIX DE LA METROPOLE AIX – MARSEILLE – PROVENCE STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 2) – 2600M | TIME: 19:17 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 13700
RACE 4: PRIX ISONOMY LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1800M | TIME: 19:35 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
RACE 5: CRITERIUM DE PROVENCE – PRIX LUCIEN PLANARD STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2000M | TIME: 19:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 20100
RACE 6: DARLEY PRIX DES RESERVOIRS (GROUP 3) (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1600M | TIME: 20:10 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
RACE 7: PRIX DE LA REGION SUD – PROVENCE – ALPES-COTE D’AZUR MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 2000M | TIME: 20:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 8: PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES PRINCES HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1600M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 50900
RACE 9: PRIX D’ENSUES CLAIMING STAKES (3YO) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 1700M | TIME: 21:12 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 11500
RACE 10: CRITERIUM DE VITESSE LISTED STAKES (2YO) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1100M | TIME: 21:30 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 54900
RACE 11: PRIX DE CORNILLON HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 2100M | TIME: 21:47 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
RACE 12: PRIX DE LA ROUTE DES BLANCHISSEURS (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1600M | TIME: 22:05 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 21100
RACE 13: PRIX DE CHAVAGNAC HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 2100M | TIME: 22:22 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 16300
RACE 14: PRIX DE LA ROUTE BELLEVAL (HCP) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M | TIME: 22:40 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 25900
RACE 15: PRIX HENRY BLANC HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 8) – 1800M | TIME: 22:57 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 19200
RACE 16: PRIX DE SEINE-ET-OISE STAKES (GROUP 3) (3YO+) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1200M | TIME: 23:15 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 73200
RACE 17: PRIX DE LA CROIX OCCITANE CLAIMING STAKES (2YO) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 1) – 1600M | TIME: 23:52 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 14400
RACE 18: PRIX D’ASSEZAT MAIDEN STAKES (3YO) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 2) – 1600M | TIME: 00:27 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15600
RACE 19: PRIX DU MUSEUM DE TOULOUSE CLAIMING STAKES (3YO+) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 3) – 2400M | TIME: 01:02 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 15400
RACE 20: PRIX DE LA CITE DE L’ESPACE HANDICAP (HCP) (FROM TOULOUSE RACE 4) – 1200M | TIME: 01:37 | PRIZE MONEY: EUR 17300
United Kingdom Express Form & Race Previews (Redcar) -Monday, October 26
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PROCYON (IRE) Tracked leading pair, pushed 400m out, no progress , finished 3rd, 10 lengths behind Kicking Bear at Newmarket 1400m 2yo Novice Stakes. OL YMPIACOS (FR) Led, pressed 400m out, headed 200m out, maintained pace, finished 3rd, 1.75 lengths behind Born This Way over 1400m Novice Stakes. ARCTIC FORCE (IRE) Held up, ridden 400m out, never threatened, finished 6th , 12 lengths behind Quest For Stars at Doncaster 14 00m 2yo Novice Stakes, Jul. LEABANK (IRE) Poor start, rear position, some progress last 200m , no impact, finished 6th, 8 lengths behind Charted Course at Redcar 1400m Novice Stakes.
IRON STONE LAD Held up at rear, improved well over 400m out, took second 200m out, kept on, finished 2nd, 4.5 lengths behind Royal Authority at York 160 0m 2YO Maiden. CALDO Chased leader, ridden over 400m out, kept pace, finished 3 lengths second behind Gainful at N ottingham 1600m Novice Stakes. SKYLAR (GER) Led, briefly headed over 400m out, led again, headed over 200m out, wea kened inside final 100m, finished 5th. SIR TERRY HADLEY Led narrowly, headed 400m out, weakened 200m out, finis hed 4th, 7 lengths behind Saint Of Seville at Newca stle 1600m 2yo Novice Stakes.
TAKE THE A TRAIN Wore hood, led early, challenged 200m out, finished 1.25 lengths second to Esque Elegance at 1600m Handicap in Apr. TAYLORMADE LAD (IRE) Behind early, challenged 400m out, faded last 200m , finished 5th, 7 lengths behind Wootton’s Gal at Ham ilton 1600m Handicap in Sep. TEN SIXTY SIX (IRE) Prominent, shaken up 400m out, weakened 200m out, finished 9th, 21 le ngths behind Tiger Beetle at Wolverhampton 2200m Ha ndicap. KARTINI (IRE) Tracked leaders, briefly second 400m out, weakened in final 200m, finished 7th, 8 lengths behind Lady Hornblower at Redcar 1600m plus 400m Handicap.
NASCONDINO (IRE) Wore hood, raced rear; improved 600m out, stayedon inside final 200m, finished 2nd, 1.75 lengths behind Adamlyi at Nottingham 1600m Mai den Stakes. ROWLF Tracked leaders, unsteady 800m out, no impact last 200m, finished 4th, 17 lengths behind Blue Noon at Epsom Downs 1800m Novice Stakes in Sep. WADACRE ICON Led, headed 600m out, weakened to finish 4th, 12 lengths behind Walking On Stars in a 1800m Novice St akes at Ripon in Sep. SERGEEVA Midfield early, weakened 200m out, finished last, 22 lengths behind Graniteville at Southwell 1400m.
NAEPOINT (IRE) Led, ridden, headed 400m out, finished 4th, 3.5 le ngths behind Naval Light over 1600m Handicap at Ayr in Sep. YAFAARR (IRE) Held back, pushed from 400m out, stayed on from 20 0m, finished fourth, 6 lengths behind winner Patrol at Newcastle 1800m Handicap. THUNDER ROAR Started slow, improved over 400m, ridden past 200m, hampered near 100m, finished 7th, 4 lengthsb ehind Maximising at 1600m Handicap. KHAFIZ (IRE) Led early, weakened over last 200m, finished 12th, 18 lengths behind Mr Swivell in 1600m Handicap at York.
PHOENIX OF DREAMS (IRE) Midpack, pushed strongly over 200m out, led final stride, won 1400m Handicap by neck from Bold Shout. UNCERTAINTY (IRE) Midfield, pushed 400m out, rallied strongly, led final strides, narrowly won by a short head at Redcar 1400m Handicap. HEAD FOR FREEDOM Mid-division, steady until 400m out, improved to second, finished 1.75 lengths behind La unch Time over 1400m Handicap at Ayr. NOT ME Chased leaders, weakened final 200m, finished 7th, 11 lengths behind Intrusively at Newcastle 1400m Handicap.
BIG APPLE JACK Chased leaders, improved over 400m out, ridden ove r 200m out, finished 3rd, 4 lengths behind Launch Time at Ayr 1400m Handicap. IMPRESSOR (IRE) Near rear, weakened over 400m out, improved over 2 00m, finished third, 4 lengths behind Great Profit at Ha milton 100m Handicap in Sep. HARES BREDTH Prominent, challenged until 200m out, weakened over last 200m, finished 4 th, 7 lengths behind Wodao at Redcar 1200m Handicap . REPOSADO Mid-division, weakened 400m out, finished 8th, 12 lengths behind Elvetham in a Lingfield 1200m Handicap, Aug.
DEGALE Soon led, weakened in final 200m, finished 3rd, 2. 75 lengths behind Far Too Fizzy at Wolverhampton 1200m Handicap. WISE CRACK (IRE) Towards rear, improved 400m out, pushed chasingle aders over 200m, ran on last 100m, finished 3rd, 0.5 lengthsb ehind winner at Southwell 1200m Handicap. SHOWTIME MAHOMES Chased leaders, pressed leader over 200m out, kept on well inside final 200m, finished 2nd by 2.25 len gths at Redcar 1200m Handicap. TAYGAR (IRE) Went early rear, ridden over 400m out, switchedri ght for clear run over 200m, good headway finishing 5th, 7 lengths behind winner at R edcar 1200m Handicap.
RACE 1: RACINGTV.COM/FREETRIAL BRITISH EBF NOVICE STAKES (3) (FROM REDCAR RACE 1) – 1408M | TIME: 20:25 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
RACE 2: EBF ‘DOUBLE TRIGGER’ NOVICE STAKES (3) (FROM REDCAR RACE 2) – 1811M | TIME: 20:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
RACE 3: MARKET CROSS JEWELLERS HANDICAP (6) (FROM REDCAR RACE 3) – 2013M | TIME: 21:25 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 4: WEAR YOUR POPPY WITH PRIDE NOVICE STAKES (3) (FROM REDCAR RACE 4) – 2013M | TIME: 21:55 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 12000
RACE 5: JUMPS LOOK BETTER ON RACING TV HANDICAP (3) (FROM REDCAR RACE 5) – 1608M | TIME: 22:25 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 15000
RACE 6: BOWEL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME SAVES LIVES SELLING HANDICAP (5) (FROM REDCAR RACE 6) – 1408M | TIME: 23:00 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 7650
RACE 7: THANKS AND SEE YOU NEXT SEASON HANDICAP (6) (FROM REDCAR RACE 7) – 1204M | TIME: 23:35 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
RACE 8: THANKS AND SEE YOU NEXT SEASON HANDICAP (6) (FROM REDCAR RACE 8) – 1204M | TIME: 00:05 | PRIZE MONEY: GBP 6000
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In-form five-year-old gelding KA YING ATTACK looks capable of securing a fourth straight win despite meeting a strong field in the Group 2 Lukfook Jewellery Premier Bowl over 1200m at Sha Tin this Sunday.
KA YING ATTACK has shown marked improvement since scoring an emphatic Class 3 victory three starts ago, defying the rise in grade and overcoming wide draws to complete a hat-trick last time out. Drawn awkwardly in each of his last two outings, the son of Too Darn Hot showcased his tactical versatility by leading throughout to score by 1.5 lengths before flashing home from near last to overhaul his rivals in fine style last start.
Although KA YING ATTACK rises to Group 2 company for the first time, he appears to be on an upward trajectory and must be considered a leading contender. Other runners with winning claims include RAGING BLIZZARD, COLOURFUL KING, COPARTNER PRANCE and AERIS NOVA.
After a narrow defeat last time out, promising five-year-old CIRCUIT CHAMPION looks primed to go one better in the Class 3 Handicap over 1400m at Sha Tin this Sunday.
Lightly raced for a five-year-old, CIRCUIT CHAMPION is already a two-time winner from just seven starts. The consistent gelding has missed the frame only once and his encouraging last-start effort suggests another win is not far away. Despite a slow tempo that favoured the leader, who was also the eventual winner, he charged home strongly to be beaten by only a head over this distance.
Standing out as the form choice in this week’s field, CIRCUIT CHAMPION looks a strong winning chance and is one to follow closely.
October 25 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
The two combatants which quinellaed the Selangor Mile in July are set for a return clash in the 1400m Supreme A contest (Race 5) at the Selangor Turb Club meeting on Sunday.
AQUITAINE was able to hold off FORTUNE TREE in the one-million-ringgit feature with a head separating the pair. However, FORTUNE TREE levelled the ledger at their next encounter when taking out the 1600m G1 Selangor Gold Cup on September 26 with AQUITAINE finishing an unlucky 4th, beaten 1.25L after a slow beginning. Both gallopers will meet on similar terms so far as the weights are concerned so another enthralling clash is expected from these talented individuals who both possess a stunning burst of acceleration. Both gallopers will more than likely clash in the 2000m G1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor to be contested in December where FORTUNE TREE will be targeting a clean sweep of the Triple Crown Series this year. COME ON BANKER’S has done little wrong in four local appearances and the recent Class 2 winner is expected to be competitive. TRIDENT RISING remains unbeaten locally following successive Class 3 wins and looks well weighted with 54kg on the upgrade.
Australian-bred colt, LOYALTY BANKER’S looks the one to beat on exposed form in the 1250m Restricted Maiden (Race 6). Heavily backed into second favorite on debut, the Johnny Lim-trained three-year-old was far from disgraced finishing runner up to Navarre Crown here three weeks ago and should go one better come Sunday. MEGA UNIVERSE ran 5th in the same race but has shown ability in his two runs so far to suggest he will improve with race experience. PACIFIC SPLASH has been trialing well in recent weeks and is one to watch on debut for the Jason Ong camp.
Four-year-old mare ALL THE WAY NORTH justified her impressive trial form when breaking her maiden tag against Class 4 company over 1020m on September 27. Cruising to an effortless 3.5L victory, the Ooi Chin Chin-trained performer never seemed to change from second gear in what turned out to be a dominant display. She will face stiffer opposition this Sunday in the 1100m Class 3 (Race 7) and goes down 2kg in the weights with Jimmy Wong retaining the mount. NIMBUS STAR and DEFEATER are both honest campaigners and will be partnered by Y Aify and Randy Tan respectively for the first time. Like ALL THE WAY NORTH, both gallopers are looking to break through in this grade.
Three-year-old gelding STRATEGISE looks a promising type judging by his two recent victories and wil prove hard to beat again in the 1300m Max Two Stakes (Race 8). STRATEGISE was completely unwanted in the market when defeating subsequent winner Navarre Crown in a 1200m Restricted Maiden on debut and showed that win was no fluke by accounting for a Class 4 lineup over 1275m two weeks later. Oddly enough this will be Jimmy Wong’s first ride for successful owner KK Yee and it could be a winning one of STRATEGISE can achieve the winning hat trick. CONGRATULATEBANKER, placed four times from five runs in the country is overdue for a win and is coming off a last start 2nd behind SECTION EIGHTEEN, which scored from the seven-day backup at huge odds.
Zackey, Peter hold the aces at TAB Turffontein
Saturday’s nine-race TAB Turffontein Standside card looks finely poised, with several competitive contests on the programme.
But two of the meeting’s leading figures appear to hold the aces, with reigning Equus Champion Jockey Craig Zackey and trainer Tony Peter both boasting strong hands and realistic chances of landing three winners apiece.
Zackey should get the ball rolling in Race 1 aboard Sean Tarry-trained Storm Cyclone, a three-year-old Pathfork gelding who showed plenty of improvement from his first to his second outing when finishing an unlucky third over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on 21 September.
Storm Cyclone stumbled leaving the starting stalls that day and was subsequently found to have been cut into on his left fore. Despite those setbacks, he clocked the fastest 400m-to-finish sectional and was beaten by just 1.75 lengths.
Back over 1600m and making his Highveld debut, Tarry’s charge should not need to improve much to open his account.
Peter’s The Ultimate King could then make it two for the champion jockey in Race 3 over 2000m. The five-year-old son of Vercingetorix returns from a well-deserved 168-day break after enjoying a highly productive 2025-26 campaign.
He won the Grade 3 Victory Moon Handicap over 1800m on the Standside track before going on to place at Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 level during a productive four-year-old season.
The Ultimate King returns as a five-year-old, and the booking of Zackey bodes well for his chances. A Summer Cup entry, he will be one to follow closely as preparations begin to ramp up with just five weeks to go before the 2026 Betway Grade 1 Summer Cup.
If The Ultimate King is ready to fire first time out, the champion jockey could be back in the winner’s enclosure.
Zackey, who dominates the early part of the card, could strike for the third time in Race 4 when he reunites with Tarry-trained Perfect Sky over 1000m.
Smart sprinters Trejanus and Alpine Jet are obvious dangers, but both have been rested for lengthy periods, whereas Perfect Sky has already had a comeback run. That outing should have tightened her up, although she was found to be coughing post-race.
The fact that Zackey retains the ride is encouraging, and with the benefit of a season pipe-opener under her belt, Perfect Sky should strip fitter and be capable of significant improvement.
Peter’s chances of completing a treble resume in Race 5 over 2400m, where Wings Of Desire stayer Euphrates looks the one to beat under Kabelo Matsunyane. The five-year-old has maintained his form and consistency at this level recently and should be involved in the finish.
Peter then saddles a competitive coupling in Race 6, although preference is for top-weight Captain Selvie, a four-year-old daughter of Captain Of All with a solid record over the 1160m course and distance.
She returns from a 16-week absence after an unsuccessful trip to KZN, where she finished unplaced on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack. That effort is easy enough to forgive, however, and she returns to familiar surroundings over a track and trip that suits.
With regular rider Calvin Habib back aboard, everything points towards Captain Selvie bouncing back to form.
Clive Robinson
Alan Greeff has a way with the fillies
Trainer Alan Greeff, who enjoyed success in Sunday’s Algoa Cup at TAB Fairview, can continue his good form at the course this Friday.
It may pay to follow him with fillies Say A Prayer in Race 5, Fantine in Race 7 and Rock Me Mama in Race 8. All three arrive on the back of victories last time out.
Say A Prayer contests a MR 67 Handicap over 1000m. The three-year-old daughter of Real Gone Kid was last seen in May, when she narrowly beat the decent Carnival. That rival has won three times since and remains a sprinter to follow.
Say A Prayer had finished third on debut, behind stable companion and two-time winner This Or That. Her victory over Carnival was hard-fought, but it was significant that current rider Richard Fourie was aboard for the first time. He will have learnt plenty from that ride.
It was also Say A Prayer ‘s first taste of the Polytrack, and from a favourable draw, she can follow up.
Stable companion Fantine took eight starts to break her maiden, but she is improving and fought on gamely to win on Sunday. The four-year-old daughter of Hawwaam has incurred a two-point penalty, but she could follow up in this MR 90 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1600m.
It is worth noting that Fourie was aboard when she finished eighth over an inadequate 1200m on his first ride, and he has won on her in each of his next two starts.
Rafeef filly Rock Me Mama was a bitter disappointment when unplaced at a very short price in May, but she has strengthened up since then and has won two of her last three starts. Those victories include a MR 66 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1600m on the TAB Fairview Polytrack.
She can double up over the same course and distance, but Fourie will need to overcome a wide draw.
Clive Robinson
Class 2 return for Aurora Lady as Pierre Ng eyes more...
Pierre Ng has made a flying start with 12 wins from the first 12 fixtures, and the trainer is aiming to keep his momentum flowing when Aurora Lady (115lb) contests Wednesday’s (21 October) competitive HK$2.84 million Class 2 LONGINES Cup Handicap (1000m).
Ng leads the 2026/27 trainers’ championship and saddles eight runners at Happy Valley, headed by quality sprinter Aurora Lady. The four-time city track winner resumed with a close fourth on 7 October in his first appearance since November 2025 due to setbacks.
The 43-year-old Ng, who is closing in on the 200-win mark in Hong Kong, has been pleased with the six-year-old gelding’s preparation.
“He was first-up after injury and coming back from a long spell. It was a very brave run with top-weight (135lb in Class 3). This time, we’re carrying the lightest weight and running over 1000 (metres); I think he will have a better chance,” Ng said.
“He had screws put into both front fetlocks. He’s feeling well and he pulled up well after last start. He likes the Valley and, hopefully, he can produce another good performance – we only lost by less than a length last start.”
Keith Yeung rides Aurora Lady against Bottomuptogether (135lb), Victory Sky (121lb), Superb Capitalist (119lb), Horsepower (118lb), Sight Hermoso (117lb), Brave Star (116lb), Love Together (115lb), Glowing Praises (115lb) and Candlelight Dinner (115lb).
A renowned fast starter, Ng trained 11 wins from the first 11 fixtures in 2023/24 – a campaign in which he finished second to former boss Francis Lui in a nail-biting conclusion to the championship, with Lui prevailing by one win in the season’s final race.
“I’m over the moon with the start. Hopefully, we can continue on with the numbers we have and get more winners,” Ng said. “The second half of the season will be a test, but we have a good number of new horses coming in.”
David Eustace and Manfred Man each sit on 10 wins to trail Ng, who will also saddle Master Champion (134lb) in the Class 4 Speedy Handicap (1000m) alongside stablemate Synergy In Action (125lb).
Apprentice Nichola Yuen, who reduces Master Champion’s impost to 127lb with her seven-pound claim, has also made an eye-catching start to the season with 10 wins. She was in the plate for the 58-rated gelding’s third placing on 7 October at winning odds of 70/1.
“We tried 1200 (metres) before and it didn’t really work out that well,” Ng said. “We’re going to 1000 again – it’s suitable for him, especially with a strong pace. Hopefully, he jumps well and we can settle somewhere behind the pace or midfield and dash home.”
I Can (117lb), who pairs with in-form Vincent Ho, closes out Ng’s representation at Happy Valley in the Class 3 Songs Of Victory Handicap (1650m). I Can races for the same connections as I Excelle, a winner on Monday (19 October) for Ng and Ho.
“We’ve given him (I Can) three trials as well as a longer time to develop this time,” Ng said. “He picked up in the trial really well and he’s picked up his form, too.”
I Can missed by a short head first-up last season over tomorrow’s course and distance, while Ho has ridden five winners from the past four race meetings. Ng also saddles Refusetobeenglish (135lb), Jumbo Steps (126lb), Luck Is Back (122lb) and Healthy Healthy (135lb).
Wednesday’s (21 October) nine-race fixture at Happy Valley begins at 6.40pm with the Class 4 Racing Spirit Handicap (1650m).
By Declan Schuster
Mars mission: Summer Cup hope on the hunt
There is a Summer Cup dream riding on Mission To Mars, and that makes the eight-race TAB Turffontein Inside Track fixture on Thursday 22 October more than just another ordinary afternoon of Highveld racing.
The Stuart Pettigrew-trained gelding lines up in Race 6, a 2000m handicap, knowing that another victory would strengthen his claims for a place in the R6-million Betway Summer Cup, the Grade 1 showpiece at TAB Turffontein on Saturday 28 November.
Currently, Mission To Mars is one of only five of the 43 Summer Cup entries rated below 100, so the lightly raced son of Sea The Stars has precious little room for error if he is to force his way into the final field.
The six-year-old gelding has nevertheless done little wrong in his brief career. Partnered in each of his four starts by Philasande Mxoli, Mission To Mars has recorded two victories, a second and a third.
His debut, over 1500m, produced an eye-catching fast-finishing second before an emphatic demolition of his opposition over 1600m on the TAB Turffontein Standside course, cruising to a 10.50-length maiden romp.
Pettigrew’s charge followed that up with a convincing 3.50-length win in a similar contest when making his first post-maiden outing, beating re-opposing Prince Of Kildare, who renews rivalry on 2.5kg better terms.
Mission To Mars was unable to complete the hat-trick last time, however, going down by two lengths to Best Candidate over the same 2000m trip. Importantly, he was conceding 2.5kg to the winner and raced off an eight-point higher mark after his winning handicap debut.
Back at TAB Turffontein, albeit on the Inside Track, Mission To Mars has plenty in his favour. Drawn four, off the same mark and with the benefit of another run, he looks primed to regain the winning thread.
He is arguably the card’s standout betting proposition, and victory would be another significant step towards the Summer Cup.
Elsewhere on the card, punters looking for a potential jockey-trainer double should probably follow the partnership of Craig Zackey and Sean Tarry.
The first leg of a double for the combination comes in Race 4, where Purple Rain reverts to 1450m. This Gimmethegreenlight filly finished third over 1600m last time but that effort should not obscure the fact that she had previously filled the runner-up berth in consecutive course-and-distance appearances.
Back over the shorter 1450m trip, Purple Rain does not need to find much improvement to finally open her account. If she reproduces either effort, she should prove difficult to beat.
The second half of the Zackey-Tarry double comes in Race 7 with War Reporter, a late-maturing son of Vercingetorix. This five-year-old gelding caught the eye on his seasonal return at Hollywoodbets Greyville, finishing a fast-closing second over 1200m. He was beaten just 1.20-lengths that day on his seasonal reappearance over a distance patently short of his best, while conceding 3.5kg to the winner from a wide draw; factors which make that comeback performance all the more encouraging. His fastest 400m-to-finish sectional also underlined the strength of his finishing effort.
With that comeback run under his belt and improved fitness on his side, War Reporter looks an attractive betting proposition over a more suitable 1600m.
Zackey, meanwhile, also arrives in fine fettle. His recent purple patch included four winners at last week’s Hollywoodbets Durbanville meeting.
Clive Robinson






















