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The Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘He won this race two years ago off a similar mark' – Templegate's Friday NAP
TEMPLEGATE takes on Friday's action confident of building the bank for a decent weekend of action. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. VINTAGE CLARETS (7.35 Newcastle, nap) Richard Fahey's flyer shaped like he was back in form at Epsom last time and won this race two seasons back from a similar mark. He has the high draw you so often need at this track over the sprint trips and being towards the rail can be a big help. There aren't many better apprentices around than Warren Fentiman and he takes a very handy 5lb off his back. NOVELLO LAD (3.55 Doncaster, nb). Oisin Murphy takes over in the saddle and he has won three of last four rides for canny trainer Paul Midgley. This four-year-old was just denied over this track and trip last time when hitting a bit of traffic and can go one better this time with conditions spot on again. DIAMOND RAIN (7.05 Newcastle, treble) Looks a sure thing for team Godolphin. She was a cut above her rivals in a Listed race last time and this doesn't look much trickier. Charlie Appleby didn't have the best of Royal Ascot's but his string continues to fly along in great nick. THE FEMININE URGE (2.00 Yarmouth, Lucky 15) She never had a chance at Wolves last time but was in flying form beforehand and this looks well within her radar. Templegate's tips DONCASTER 1.50 Pendragon 2.20 Favorite Memory 2.50 Bearwith 3.20 Displaying 3.55 Novello Lad (nb) 4.30 Alashos 5.05 Taygar CARTMEL 2.38 Sporting Glance 3.08 Reel Her In 3.43 Leading Force 4.18 Lermoos Legend 4.55 Wild Nephin 5.30 Winds Of Winter YARMOUTH 2.00 The Feminine Urge 2.30 Azleet 3.00 Captain Brett 3.33 Zafaan 4.08 Blue Rc 4.40 Blue Anthem 5.15 Black Falcon NEWCASTLE 4.45 Persian Phoenix 5.25 Warrior Mode 6.00 Excellent Believe 6.30 Starliner 7.05 Diamond Rain (treble) 7.35 Vintage Clarets (nap) 8.10 Pockley 8.40 Speeding Bullet NEWMARKET 5.40 Secret Oath 6.10 Abloom 6.40 Expressionless 7.15 French Haven 7.45 Earthwatch 8.20 Khaldiya 8.55 Sea Emily Run Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Newsboy's horseracing tips for Friday's five meetings including Yarmouth NAP
The in-form tipster has recommended four winning Naps so far this week and has nailed his colours to Blue RC in a handicap at Yarmouth Nail your colours to BLUE RC (4.08, NAP) who should not be missed when the progressive colt bids to defy a 6lb penalty at Yarmouth today. The son of Blue Point has taken a step forward with each appearance since dead-heating for first place on debut at Chelmsford in March. He ran well on his first try on turf at Doncaster next time, finished runner-up back on the all-weather at Kempton and then bolted up at Thirsk ten days ago. He looked a class apart from the rest of the field to win as he liked by three and a quarter lengths over 7f. The selection now tackles a mile but with 4lb in hand on future handicap rating he is going to be very hard to peg back. In the evening at Newcastle, Godolphin's DIAMOND RAIN (7.05, NB) is the one to beat in the Listed Hoppings Stakes. The Charlie Appleby-trained filly showed she had improved since the end of last season by accounting for a talented field in a Listed race at Haydock. She proved too good for Running Lion that day, who finished fourth in the Duke Of Cambridge at Royal Ascot last week, and looked capable of making her presence felt at Group level. She is the clear pick on official ratings.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Royal Ascot trainer slapped with fine after sending wrong horse to race
Royal Ascot trainer Charlie Appleby was slapped with a £750 fine after he sent the wrong horse to race at Southwell. The 49-year-old - who is regarded as one of the leading trainers in horse racing - declared Wishful Spirit to run at Southwell in a fillies' novice race on March 14 earlier this year. However, the Englishman made a grave mistake as the horse that was actually present at the racecourse stables was Silent Love, a stablemate of Wishful Spirit. Both horses are three-year-old fillies sired by Dubawi, the retired Thoroughbred racehorse. While Wishful Spirit has yet to run for the trainer, the bay is currently listed to compete next month in Tattersalls July Sale. Silent Love, on the other hand, has already racked up three starts for the stable, including a winning run at Kempton earlier this month as well as two third-placed finishes at Newmarket and Haydock. Appleby - who is employed by Godolphin who are the private stable of the ruling royal family of the Emirate of Dubai - admitted he breached Rule (D)8 which is the duty to check the identity of a horse as part of the Rules of Racing. He accepted the fast-track disciplinary system taking charge of solving the case as the British Horseracing Authority had proposed the trainer pay a penalty of £750. The figure was accepted by Appleby which ranks as the suggested entry point for a fine which ranges from £450 all the way up to £1,500. In the final verdict of the case, the disciplinary panel had come to the conclusion that the mishap had happened due to the failure of the horse's identity being checked against the passport that had been filed. Mistaken identity in the world of horse racing is not as uncommon as some may think with numerous cases having occurred in recent years. In one of the more compelling situations, legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien admitted that there was "no excuse" after his fillies Mother Earth and Snowfall had accidentally carried the other's numbers and riders in what was a major error in the Fillies' Mile in 2020. Two years after, another horse identity controversy ensued after Brian Ellison offered an apology after he withdrew his runner at Bangor after a mix-up occurred when he tried accepting the correct horse in Sworn To Be Free from a pre-training organisation.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Godolphin adds another glorious chapter at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot, the glittering jewel of British flat racing, once again lived up to its lofty billing this year, delivering unforgettable moments, stirring narratives, and heart-stopping finishes. For Godolphin, the global racing force established by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in 1993, this year's Royal Ascot was a meeting to remember. It was a vivid display of grit, talent, and an unwavering commitment to raising the bar of thoroughbred racing excellence. 'It's the Olympics of racing,' trainer Charlie Appleby remarked, summing up a tumultuous five days where highs and lows collided and heartbreak gave way to triumph most spectacularly. Godolphin's week was crowned by standout performances that echoed the values on which Sheikh Mohammed created the stable — ambition and a global outlook. From the Ombudsman's defining win, Trawlerman's relentless staying power, and Rebel's Romance's defiant brilliance on the final day, the Royal Meeting became a grand stage for blue silks to shine. In the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes, Ombudsman didn't just win — he made a statement. The four-year-old son of Night of Thunder now widely seen as Europe's top older middle-distance contender, powered away from the pack with such authority that competitors were left trailing in his wake. A tilt at the Eclipse Stakes (July 5 at Sandown Park), a high-stakes contest between three-year-olds and older horses could be next as he continues his upward trajectory. Following the win legendary trainer John Gosden, a US Racing Hall of Fame trainer, paid tribute to Godolphin's founder saying: 'Sheikh Mohammed is without doubt the nicest and easiest owner I've ever trained for. He says, 'Do what we think is right.' I never get pushed. This horse wouldn't be the horse he is without that kind of patience.' Thursday was the day of redemption and record-setting for Godolphin's Trawlerman. After finishing second in last year's gruelling 4,014-metre Gold Cup, the seasoned seven-year-old returned with fierce determination, surging ahead to claim victory by an impressive seven lengths — a true masterclass in endurance. Once again, the training duties were handled by John Gosden and his son Thady 'He owed us nothing, but he gave us everything," said William Buick, Godolphin's retained jockey. Dubai Future, trained by Saeed bin Suroor, a gallant third in the same race, confirmed Godolphin's strength in depth. Only two days later, William Buick was back in the saddle, guiding one of Godolphin's flagbearers to another unforgettable triumph. Rebel's Romance, already a globe-trotting marvel with Group 1, wins on three continents, became the oldest horse ever to win the Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes. It was Appleby's final runner of the week, a last roll of the dice. Appleby's voice cracked with emotion as he spoke of Rebel's Romance: "What more can I say about this horse? He's more than our Iron Horse. He's kept our yard afloat this week. He's our stable favourite and always will be." The Dubawi gelding took his win tally to 18 wins, stretching his lead over stablemates Anamoe and Lemon Pop as Godolphin's most prolific racehorse. Seven of those iconic victories have come at Group 1 level. From the Breeders' Cup Turf to the Dubai Sheema Classic, from Hong Kong to Germany, he's flown the Godolphin flag with distinction. And now, he has added a Royal Ascot success to his glittering portfolio. Meanwhile, Godolphin's longest-serving trainer Saeed bin Suroor added his own historic touch to the week when he saddled Arabian Story to win the Britannia Stakes handing veteran handler his 40th Royal Ascot winner — a milestone that underlines his longevity and craft. Though Godolphin fell short of clinching a third consecutive Leading Owner title, a feat they proudly achieved in 2021 and 2022, their 2024 campaign sent a clear message: their dominance on the world stage remains undiminished, their spirit as fierce as ever. As the dust settles on another epic Royal Ascot meeting, there is no denying that the blue silks of Godolphin added another memorable chapter to their illustrious history.
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rebel's Romance wins to end Charlie Appleby drought as wonder horse halts trainer's 37-race losing streak
Old friends are so special because they are there when you need them most. Royal Ascot had threatened to push Charlie Appleby to the brink, but then along came Rebel's Romance. 'Wonder horse' is an overused phrase but there is absolutely something wondrous — and marvellous — about Rebel's Romance, a seven-year-old with more stamps in his passports than the adventurer Simon Reeve and more money than a lottery winner. Appleby, the lead trainer for the Godolphin organisation, had not saddled a Royal Ascot winner since 2022 and when Treanmor — favourite for Saturday's opening race, the Chesham Stakes — was sunk without trace, his losing streak had reached 37 runners. There had been high-profile reverses in recent days — Ruling Court, Cinderella's Dream and Shadow Of Light — and you did not need to be a body language expert to understand Appleby and his jockey, William Buick, were feeling things before the Group Two Hardwicke Stakes. None of this mattered to Rebel's Romance, who prowled around the parade ring panther-like. He has been there and done it, having amassed 74,500 air miles to win in six different countries, from America to Hong Kong. With his pal in trouble, this gelding went out to take on the world for him. 'I've got a picture of this fellow on my bedside table,' said Appleby, a proud father of four. 'He means that much to us all.' You could see why. The Hardwicke Stakes is ferociously competitive but it was made for Rebel's Romance. When he struck the front, the kind of roar you expect at Cheltenham thundered from the stands and for all that Al Riffa and Ghostwriter snapped at his heels, they could not get past. Rebel's Romance, at one stage, clocked 42.9mph on the mile-and-a-half journey — a fraction faster than French sprinter Lazzat's top speed in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes and he has now won more than £10 million in prize money. 'Full credit to the horse first and foremost and full credit to all the team,' said Appleby. 'It's been a tough week but that is what you expect when you come here. It's the Olympics. You can come here thinking you are fully loaded with great chances. You can walk away with excuses but that's racing. 'I would like to think we compose ourselves well, we take (defeats) on the chin and then we look forward. I was always taught from a young age, when I came into racing by His Highness Sheik Mohammed, to applaud every winner and enjoy your own. 'I know how hard it is for people to get horses here, let alone to have a winner. I would like to think I'm the first to go and congratulate everyone when they have a winner. But if you could ever rely on one, it was him. Our last race, my last roll dice. He's more than an iron horse. He's kept us afloat.' Buick was similarly overcome. The jockey, whose week had been made by winning the Prince Of Wales's Stakes on Ombudsman and Gold Cup on Trawlerman for John and Thady Gosden, has ridden Rebel's Romance in 23 of his 26 races and the bond they share is huge. 'We have won more than 10 million in prize money,' said Buick. 'He has been around the block and is a top-class racehorse. 'You don't find many top-class horses with a will to win like he has. I always say he always finds a way. We gel well together. He is my best friend.' What a tribute. Racing becomes relatable to those with a passing interest in the sport when they learn about the exploits of these grand old stagers, who turn up and never disappoint. You'll get a chance to see Rebel's Romance here next month in the King George, Ascot's mid-summer championship. It needed something special to take the headlines on the final day and Lazzat, with his high jinks after winning the Group One sprint, almost provided it as he did a lap of the course, having got rid of jockey James Doyle as they posed for photographs. Lazzat, trained by Jerome Reynier, became France's first winner of the race and a fifth of an exceptional week for Wathan Racing, the venture of Qatar's Emir. The gelding got the better of a wonderful head-to-head with Japanese raider Satono Reve. 'I could feel Satono Reve coming but you won't get a more genuine horse than Lazzat,' said Doyle, Wathnan's retained rider. 'He really pinned his ears back when he joined me, and he was always going to see him off. 'He was my banker of the week. I feel guilty because we have only bought the horse (privately from his previous owners) a couple of weeks ago, and I landed on him. A huge thank you to the whole team, a big thanks to everyone.'
