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Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Value Scope: Each way horseracing tips for Royal Ascot on Saturday
There is still plenty to play for as Royal Ascot heads into the final day and Value Scope has four recommendations in his unmissable column Flying filly FLORA OF BERMUDA (3.40) is ready to flower in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. She must have walked under a ladder or smashed a mirror at some point last season, as she enjoyed some desperate luck in a trio of Group 1 contests. Her close third in the British Champions Sprint over today's course and distance last October came despite being caught out wide. It does show she has the ability to win a race like this when things drop her way. She didn't get the clearest of passages when beaten a neck by Inisherin in the Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes on her return to action. This race should set up for her – all she needs is a slice of luck. Have 2pts each-way at 10-1. Sky Bet is paying out on five places. The Wokingham Stakes is the big sprint handicap of the week. GERMANIC (5.00) had some promising form for William Haggas last year and he's run well on both his starts since joining Julie Camacho. He clearly needed the run on his debut for his new trainer at Leicester in April and he improved when a close second behind Ferrous on Newcastle's all-weather track. The winner was completing a hat-trick of victories and my fancy should be spot on for his third start of the season. Have 1pt each-way at 20-1. Sky Bet is going seven places. German form is often underrated and that looks to be the case with PALLADIUM (3.05) in the Hardwicke Stakes. He won the German Derby before being sold for £1.4m to go hurdling with Nicky Henderson. His Huntingdon hurdles victory was his sole jumps run before switching to the Gosdens for a Flat campaign. There was a lot to like about his attitude when only headed close home by Hamish on soft ground at Goodwood two weeks ago. Although most of his form was on soft in Germany, he moves like he will appreciate a faster surface. Have 1pt each-way at 20-1. A few firms are offering four places. The traditional final race of Royal Ascot is the Queen Alexandra Stakes. The demands of this marathon contest should suit TROOPER BISDEE (6.10). If he gets into a rhythm out in front, he will be hard to pass. Have 1pt each-way at 12-1.
North Wales Chronicle
31-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Kind Of Blue set for seasonal return at Chantilly on Sunday
Winner of the British Champions Sprint in October, a small setback ruled James Fanshawe's star out of an intended trip to the Curragh last weekend and now he reverts to the minimum distance for his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes tune-up. Richard Brown, racing adviser for owners Wathnan Racing, said: 'The plan was to go to the Greenlands (at the Curragh) or the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes, but we got a little hold up. It was nothing serious, but enough to hold us up a couple of days and miss a piece of work which is why he missed the engagement at the Curragh. 'He's back and we're very happy with him now. It's obviously a sub-optimal trip in terms of five furlongs, but it's important to get a run into him before hopefully going to Royal Ascot. 'It's not an ideal trip, but it's all about preparing to Ascot and hopefully he can get a good blow in on Sunday and that will leave us in a good place.' Further British interest in the race is provided by Simon and Ed Crisford's Cornwallis Stakes scorer Coto De Caza, while the same team will also saddle Ripon Listed winner Soldier's Heart in the Prix Marchand d'Or. Ed Crisford said: 'Soldier's Heart is a really nice horse and a very good sprinter. 'He's been off since last August and he'll improve for this first run back both sharpness and fitness wise, but we think he's in good order and has been training well. 'We'll see how he gets on in France on Sunday before confirming a plan, but I suspect if he was to run well on Sunday he could head to Royal Ascot.' The Listed event also features Joseph O'Brien's Midnight Strike and Karl Burke's Arabie, with the latter no stranger to action on the continent and also a course and distance winner in the Prix Robert Papin last season. The same connections see Ascot runner-up Super Soldier go to post for the opening Prix la Fleche, which also features Jack Morland's Marygate Stakes fourth Saucy Jane and ex-pat Amy Murphy's Nyoka. Eve Johnson Houghton's Conqueror Stakes runner-up Betty Clover takes aim at the Group Two Prix de Sandringham, with Andrew Balding's Cheshire Oaks second Secret Of Love in action in the Group Three Prix de Royaumont.
South Wales Guardian
31-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Kind Of Blue set for seasonal return at Chantilly on Sunday
Winner of the British Champions Sprint in October, a small setback ruled James Fanshawe's star out of an intended trip to the Curragh last weekend and now he reverts to the minimum distance for his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes tune-up. Richard Brown, racing adviser for owners Wathnan Racing, said: 'The plan was to go to the Greenlands (at the Curragh) or the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes, but we got a little hold up. It was nothing serious, but enough to hold us up a couple of days and miss a piece of work which is why he missed the engagement at the Curragh. 'He's back and we're very happy with him now. It's obviously a sub-optimal trip in terms of five furlongs, but it's important to get a run into him before hopefully going to Royal Ascot. 'It's not an ideal trip, but it's all about preparing to Ascot and hopefully he can get a good blow in on Sunday and that will leave us in a good place.' Further British interest in the race is provided by Simon and Ed Crisford's Cornwallis Stakes scorer Coto De Caza, while the same team will also saddle Ripon Listed winner Soldier's Heart in the Prix Marchand d'Or. Ed Crisford said: 'Soldier's Heart is a really nice horse and a very good sprinter. 'He's been off since last August and he'll improve for this first run back both sharpness and fitness wise, but we think he's in good order and has been training well. 'We'll see how he gets on in France on Sunday before confirming a plan, but I suspect if he was to run well on Sunday he could head to Royal Ascot.' The Listed event also features Joseph O'Brien's Midnight Strike and Karl Burke's Arabie, with the latter no stranger to action on the continent and also a course and distance winner in the Prix Robert Papin last season. The same connections see Ascot runner-up Super Soldier go to post for the opening Prix la Fleche, which also features Jack Morland's Marygate Stakes fourth Saucy Jane and ex-pat Amy Murphy's Nyoka. Eve Johnson Houghton's Conqueror Stakes runner-up Betty Clover takes aim at the Group Two Prix de Sandringham, with Andrew Balding's Cheshire Oaks second Secret Of Love in action in the Group Three Prix de Royaumont.
Powys County Times
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Kind Of Blue set for seasonal return at Chantilly on Sunday
Kind Of Blue will make his belated return to the track at Chantilly on Sunday when he blows away the cobwebs ahead of Royal Ascot in the Prix du Gros-Chene on the French Derby undercard. Winner of the British Champions Sprint in October, a small setback ruled James Fanshawe's star out of an intended trip to the Curragh last weekend and now he reverts to the minimum distance for his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes tune-up. Richard Brown, racing adviser for owners Wathnan Racing, said: 'The plan was to go to the Greenlands (at the Curragh) or the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes, but we got a little hold up. It was nothing serious, but enough to hold us up a couple of days and miss a piece of work which is why he missed the engagement at the Curragh. 'He's back and we're very happy with him now. It's obviously a sub-optimal trip in terms of five furlongs, but it's important to get a run into him before hopefully going to Royal Ascot. 'It's not an ideal trip, but it's all about preparing to Ascot and hopefully he can get a good blow in on Sunday and that will leave us in a good place.' Further British interest in the race is provided by Simon and Ed Crisford's Cornwallis Stakes scorer Coto De Caza, while the same team will also saddle Ripon Listed winner Soldier's Heart in the Prix Marchand d'Or. Ed Crisford said: 'Soldier's Heart is a really nice horse and a very good sprinter. 'He's been off since last August and he'll improve for this first run back both sharpness and fitness wise, but we think he's in good order and has been training well. 'We'll see how he gets on in France on Sunday before confirming a plan, but I suspect if he was to run well on Sunday he could head to Royal Ascot.' The Listed event also features Joseph O'Brien's Midnight Strike and Karl Burke's Arabie, with the latter no stranger to action on the continent and also a course and distance winner in the Prix Robert Papin last season. The same connections see Ascot runner-up Super Soldier go to post for the opening Prix la Fleche, which also features Jack Morland's Marygate Stakes fourth Saucy Jane and ex-pat Amy Murphy's Nyoka.
Leader Live
31-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Kind Of Blue set for seasonal return at Chantilly on Sunday
Winner of the British Champions Sprint in October, a small setback ruled James Fanshawe's star out of an intended trip to the Curragh last weekend and now he reverts to the minimum distance for his Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes tune-up. Richard Brown, racing adviser for owners Wathnan Racing, said: 'The plan was to go to the Greenlands (at the Curragh) or the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes, but we got a little hold up. It was nothing serious, but enough to hold us up a couple of days and miss a piece of work which is why he missed the engagement at the Curragh. 'He's back and we're very happy with him now. It's obviously a sub-optimal trip in terms of five furlongs, but it's important to get a run into him before hopefully going to Royal Ascot. 'It's not an ideal trip, but it's all about preparing to Ascot and hopefully he can get a good blow in on Sunday and that will leave us in a good place.' Further British interest in the race is provided by Simon and Ed Crisford's Cornwallis Stakes scorer Coto De Caza, while the same team will also saddle Ripon Listed winner Soldier's Heart in the Prix Marchand d'Or. Ed Crisford said: 'Soldier's Heart is a really nice horse and a very good sprinter. 'He's been off since last August and he'll improve for this first run back both sharpness and fitness wise, but we think he's in good order and has been training well. 'We'll see how he gets on in France on Sunday before confirming a plan, but I suspect if he was to run well on Sunday he could head to Royal Ascot.' The Listed event also features Joseph O'Brien's Midnight Strike and Karl Burke's Arabie, with the latter no stranger to action on the continent and also a course and distance winner in the Prix Robert Papin last season. The same connections see Ascot runner-up Super Soldier go to post for the opening Prix la Fleche, which also features Jack Morland's Marygate Stakes fourth Saucy Jane and ex-pat Amy Murphy's Nyoka. Eve Johnson Houghton's Conqueror Stakes runner-up Betty Clover takes aim at the Group Two Prix de Sandringham, with Andrew Balding's Cheshire Oaks second Secret Of Love in action in the Group Three Prix de Royaumont.
