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The Sun
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Richard Hughes' tears at Newmarket show there really is hope for all in racing this season
HOPE. That's what we all need. And for those battling the superpowers in the world of horse racing hope is everything. 1 The good news is this season there is hope emerging on many different levels. Most recently, of course, Richard Hughes banged in Saturday's Group 1 July Cup at Newmarket. That will have given Hughes hope, and many other trainers will be thinking 'it could be me next'. But it's been a Flat season where Hughes - who was in tears during an emotional interview with me moments after his biggest win - is not the only one to have hit the jackpot. Docklands banged in the Group 1 Queen Anne at Royal Ascot for Harry Eustace. That's massive for the young up-and-coming handler, and while the horse is owned by a group with plenty of cash to splash, it still gives everyone hope. Eustace, of course, doubled up in Group 1s by also banging in the Commonwealth Cup with Time for Sandals. And don't forget old Scotsman Jim Goldie, who was responsible for American Affair taking the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes, also at Royal Ascot. Don't also forget the Irish raider Cercene, who took the Coronation Stakes and a first Group 1 for both trainer Joe Murphy and jockey Gary Carroll. Why is this so important? After all sport is just about finding out who is best of the best, it's not about who is actually taking the prizes. Well it's crucial because, as I have said, everyone needs hope. Other than those I have mentioned, group 1 races in the UK so far in 2025 have gone to Ruling Court, Desert Flower, Lead Artist, Jan Brueghel, Minnie Hawk, Lambourn, Field of Gold, Ombudsman, Trawlerman, Lazzat, Delacroix and Cinderella's Dream. The owners of that lot are some of the richest people in the world in Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Ireland and Qatar. Godolphin, Juddmonte, Coolmore and Wathnan Racing cough up more money than most for horses. For most people matching them is the stuff of dreams. But there is not only hope in what has happened in Group 1 races this term. Eve Johnson Houghton is also giving people hope, as is Jonny Portman, who is having a fantastic season headed by horses like Rumstar and had a terrific treble at Newbury the other day. He's trading at 20 per cent with a massive 28 victories this season. Since he started training in 1998 the most victors he has ever had in a campaign has been 33. Portman is on fire. Eve landed the Group 2 Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes with Zavateri and also enjoyed success at Royal Ascot thanks to Havana Hurricane in the Listed Havana Hurricane. Superpowers are needed in every sport to inject cash. But for the people just below the mega players hope is so important. And this is a Flat season of hope for all. 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:
The Sun
21-06-2025
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Horse racing tips: This final day Royal Ascot trixie can leave the bookies crying into their top hats
SUN Racing tackles Saturday's racing confident of smashing in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT Is improving and ran better than the bare form suggests in a slowly run race at Newbury last time out. EACH-WAY THIEF HAVE an each-way trixie at Royal Ascot starting with STORM BOY (3.40) who has plenty of classy Australian form. Leg two is SARACEN (4.20) who went well for a long way in a Newbury Group 3 last time. SALLAAL (5.35) has shown lots of promise and can improve on his first run in handicap company. 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:
The Sun
19-06-2025
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Horse racing tips: This big value Royal Ascot trixie can leave the bookies crying into their top hats
SUN Racing tackles Friday's racing confident of smashing in some winners. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT He has won his past three including in impressive style at Chester last time. He's up the weights but can hit the frame. EACH-WAY THIEF HAVE an each-way trixie at Royal Ascot starting with HAND OF GOD (3.40) who was a good winner on quick ground two runs ago. DASH OF AZURE (5.00) came back with an impressive win at Kempton last time and has more to come. WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (5.35) ran well in the Dante last time and is respected with the Owen yard still in good form. 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:
The Sun
15-06-2025
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Horse racing tips: Build the bank for Royal Ascot with three big value picks
SUN Racing takes on Monday's action confident of building the bank for a brilliant week at Royal Ascot. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. LONGSHOT BELLA LOVE (4.50 Carlisle) She is coming down the weights and getting back on soft turf can bring improvement in what looks a very modest contest. EACH-WAY THIEF FACT OR FABLE (5.05 Chepstow) He has winning form over this C&D and went close at Brighton last time out. TEE AITCH AYE (5.25 Carlisle) He hasn't been asked too many questions in maidens and should take a big step forward on this handicap debut. 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:
The Sun
14-06-2025
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Horse racing tips: ‘He goes on any ground and Richard Kingscote is a good booking' – Templegate's Sunday NAP
TEMPLEGATE takes on Sunday's racing confident of hitting form just in time for Royal Ascot. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. CRIMSON SPIRIT (5.00 Salisbury, nap) This four-year-old ran a cracker when third in a big field at York last time out. That was an excellent effort after nine months off and confirmed his liking for this trip. He goes on any ground and Richard Kingscote is a good booking for the in-form Kubler training team. NOVAMAY (5.37 Doncaster, nb) Can end a frustrating run of seconds with his first win. He has done little wrong so far and was right there again at Catterick last time. The first-time cheekpieces can help him to get home. ZAPPHIRE (5.45 Hamilton, treble) Finished strongly to score over a mile at Carlisle last time. That's a stamina-sapping track so this extra two furlongs should be ideal. SUNNY CORNER (3.23 Salisbury, Lucky 15) He was a good third on the all-weather at Kempton last time but is at home on turf too. He's slipped to just above the mark of his Newbury win last summer. 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:
