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The Herald Scotland
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Saqqara Sands lifts Eternal prize at Carlisle
Ralph Beckett's three-year-old pulled away to win by two and a half lengths at even-money to triumph for the first time at Listed level in the hands of Rossa Ryan. 'She's a lightly-raced filly and I think she'll improve as she gets up to a mile. You wouldn't know, but she might not be done yet,' Ryan told Racing TV. 'The rain-softened ground probably isn't her best ground, she's probably better on good ground. I just thought the last day at Epsom she was very green and it was her first run of the season so she was bound to come forward. I can see a bit more improvement to come.' Karl Burke and Clifford Lee completed a quickfire double in the Tattersalls £40,000 EBF Novice Stakes with Reciprocated landing odds of 10-11. The son of Havana Grey cost 450,000 guineas as a yearling and won impressively at Nottingham on debut, and he scooted home by four lengths despite drifting right across the course in the final furlong. Assistant trainer James Cowley said: 'He's turning out to be a real nice horse. He ran well at Nottingham and we knew he'd come on for the race and there was a lot of hype about other horses going into that race. He showed a good bit that day. 'We knew the slower ground here would be an advantage and he'll be a horse that stays further than this. He's come on a hell of a lot and he'll come on again for that today. He's got plenty of size and scope about him. This track would have brought out his best today, a good staying track.' The preceding race had seen Lam Yai put a disappointing debut behind her to make a big impression when winning the Racing Staff Week Maiden Stakes by two and three-quarter lengths. The Lucky Vega filly was last of eight runners on her racecourse bow at Thirsk, but this was a different story as she scored at 11-4. Cowley said: 'We were disappointed after Thirsk and scratching our heads a little bit. It was probably the quick ground that day and (on) this soft ground she definitely did what we thought she was capable of.' On The River came out on top in one of the closest finishes in the storied history of the AGMA 20 Years Of Franklin Ownership Carlisle Bell Handicap. The seven-furlong race, which was first contested in 1599, saw Harriet Bethell's 14-1 charge take the honours via a photo-finish, with David and Nicola Barron's Good Morning Alex beaten by a nose and Sailthisshipalone, trained by Richard Fahey, just another head behind in third. Ryan also celebrated a double after guiding Rogue Millions to a routine victory in the Stablemate By AGMA Cumberland Plate Handicap. James Owen's colt, who went off as the 11-8 favourite, looked comfortable when tracking the leaders before making his move with two furlongs to go as he secured his second straight success by four lengths. The in-form Jack Channon made it six winners from his last eight runners as Hot Cash struck late to win the Lady Dacre Bell Handicap. The 4-1 favourite timed his run to perfection along the rail to get up by half a length from Yermanthere. Blufferonthebus (7-2) came from back to front to land the concluding Ladies Night Sat 5th July Fillies' Handicap for Craig Lidster. Jockey Sam James remained patient in the six-furlong race before sweeping around the outside to challenge leader Orangesandlemons, pipping her to the line by half a length.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘This is a Group horse in a Listed race' – Templegate's NAP to fly home for hot trainer
TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday's action confident of building the bank for the summer ahead. Whack some money on a horse by clicking their odds - and check out our man's early Coral-Eclipse, July Cup and Ebor tips, including one star SAQQARA SANDS (3.45 Carlisle, nap) Is definitely a horse going places and caught the eye with her comeback second at Epsom. Trainer Ralph Beckett continues to knock along at a rate of knots and this horse should improve into Group races before long. This isn't the deepest Listed race and her draw is just fine. NOEL FOX (3.55 Salisbury, nb) Loves it at this track and ran a blinder when second here to a very well-treated horse. The ground will be perfect and the four-year-old gets loads of weight from most of his rivals. He has form over shorter if it does get tactical given the small field. MOSTAWAA (3.15 Carlisle, treble) Can make the long journey north worth it. Heather Main's veteran loves the quirky track and has dropped to an attractive mark. The booking of Rossa Ryan also catches the eye. DUBAI BEACH (7.30 Kempton) Can complete the Lucky 15. He has the handicapper on the run at the moment and trainer Saeed bin Suroor is in flying form. He will be very hard to stop under a penalty. Most read in Horse Racing Templegate's tips WORCESTER 2.03 Jet Of Dreams 2.33 Mistertommyshelby 3.03 Rony Has 3.33 Katana 4.03 Seymourjohn 4.33 Init Together 5.05 Robber's Bridge BATH 6.20 Fancy Dancer 6.50 Bring It On 7.20 Thank The Lord 7.50 Offiah's Boy 8.20 Union Island 8.50 Blue Hero CARLISLE 2.15 Lam Yai 2.45 Regional Rock 3.15 Mostawaa (treble) 3.45 Saqqara Sands (nap) 4.15 Rogue Millions 4.50 Redarna 5.25 Orangesandlemons SALISBURY 2.25 Victorious One 2.55 Coup De Force 3.25 Nifty 3.55 Noel Fox (double) 4.25 Asmen Warrior 4.58 Criminal 5.35 Soul Dance KEMPTON 5.30 Atmosphere 6.00 Insuspense 6.30 Magnatura 7.00 Plastered 7.30 Dubai Beach 8.00 Lessay 8.30 Don Simon 9.00 Fram Castle FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS 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: Read more on the Irish Sun Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
The Sun
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘This is a Group horse in a Listed race' – Templegate's NAP to fly home for hot trainer
TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday's action confident of building the bank for the summer ahead. Whack some money on a horse by clicking their odds - and check out our man's early Coral-Eclipse, July Cup and Ebor tips, including one star who 'must be backed wherever he runs '. SAQQARA SANDS (3.45 Carlisle, nap) Is definitely a horse going places and caught the eye with her comeback second at Epsom. Trainer Ralph Beckett continues to knock along at a rate of knots and this horse should improve into Group races before long. This isn't the deepest Listed race and her draw is just fine. NOEL FOX (3.55 Salisbury, nb) Loves it at this track and ran a blinder when second here to a very well-treated horse. The ground will be perfect and the four-year-old gets loads of weight from most of his rivals. He has form over shorter if it does get tactical given the small field. MOSTAWAA (3.15 Carlisle, treble) Can make the long journey north worth it. Heather Main's veteran loves the quirky track and has dropped to an attractive mark. The booking of Rossa Ryan also catches the eye. DUBAI BEACH (7.30 Kempton) Can complete the Lucky 15. He has the handicapper on the run at the moment and trainer Saeed bin Suroor is in flying form. He will be very hard to stop under a penalty. Templegate's tips WORCESTER 2.03 Jet Of Dreams 2.33 Mistertommyshelby 3.03 Rony Has 3.33 Katana 4.03 Seymourjohn 4.33 Init Together 5.05 Robber's Bridge BATH 6.20 Fancy Dancer 6.50 Bring It On 7.20 Thank The Lord 7.50 Offiah's Boy 8.20 Union Island 8.50 Blue Hero CARLISLE 2.15 Lam Yai 2.45 Regional Rock 3.15 Mostawaa (treble) 3.45 Saqqara Sands (nap) 4.15 Rogue Millions 4.50 Redarna 5.25 Orangesandlemons SALISBURY 2.25 Victorious One 2.55 Coup De Force 3.25 Nifty 3.55 Noel Fox (double) 4.25 Asmen Warrior 4.58 Criminal 5.35 Soul Dance KEMPTON 5.30 Atmosphere 6.00 Insuspense 6.30 Magnatura 7.00 Plastered 7.30 Dubai Beach 8.00 Lessay 8.30 Don Simon 9.00 Fram Castle 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:
Powys County Times
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Allonsy takes Listed honours in Pontefract feature
Ralph Beckett's Allonsy got back to winning ways in the Pontefract Castle Fillies' Stakes. The Kirsten Rausing-owned and bred filly had won three handicaps in a row last season before finishing second in Listed company at Ascot. This season she had struggled at Goodwood and York, but she went into this Listed contest as the highest-rated in the field and fought out the finish with Karmology, who brought the second-highest figure. Hector Crouch on the 7-1 chance ranged up alongside Karl Burke's mare inside the final furlong and eventually got on top to win by a neck. Beckett's Meribella was third. Crouch told Racing TV: 'It looked a nice race for her, she'd been pushed in at the deep end in Group Three company so to drop back into Listed class and get her head in front was very important for her owner/breeder. 'She's extremely hardy. Once we got her figured out in her three-year-old career she did nothing but improve and she finished second in a Listed race at Ascot at the back-end of last year. 'She was a little bit frustrating last year until we switched to riding her really prominently, she's grown up quite a lot now and you don't have to ride her quite as forwards. 'We can go back up in grade now to see if she can gain more black type for her family, we've nothing to lose.'
The Sun
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Royal Ascot tips: ‘He'll power home like the class act he is' – Templegate's bullish 3-1 NAP on day five
TEMPLEGATE takes on Saturday's racing from Royal Ascot confident of bashing the bookies. Back a horse by clicking their odds below - and bag yourself some of our best free bet offers. He got off the mark at Lingfield on his second run before finishing his juvenile campaign with a short-head second in good company at Redcar. Trainer Ralph Beckett brought him back for his handicap debut in the competitive Esher Cup at Sandown in late April. He looked well and travelled sweetly before just being edged out in the closing stages. That was over a mile and he gives the strong impression that this longer trip will be ideal. ARAMRAM (5.00 Royal Ascot, nb) He has looked better than ever this season and followed to fine Newmarket seconds with a cosy win at Newbury last time. The official margin was a length but he was coasting in the closing stages and could have made it a lot more. The handicapper has been more than fair with a 4lb rise in the weights and the booking of Moore for Richard Hannon's flyer is the cherry on top. 'The Lads' of Ballydoyle have been hoovering up the juvenile races all week and can add the Chesham to their tally. This Justify colt took the Leopardstown maiden as last year's winner Bedtime Story last time. Templegate's tips 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:
