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Boodles Handicap Stakes Preview: Bellum Justum Leads Strong Field
The Boodles Handicap at Newbury brings together a competitive field of nine runners in this £50,000 Class 2 contest over an extended mile and four furlongs.
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Turners Handicap Stakes Preview: Ten Carat Harry Tops Newbury Field
The £50k Turners Handicap at Newbury brings together a competitive field of 3yo sprinters, with Ten Carat Harry heading the weights in this Class 2 contest.
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2000 Guineas Preview: Gstaad Heads Quality Field at Newbury
The 2000 Guineas heads to Newbury with Gstaad leading a stellar field. We analyse the key contenders and identify the value in Saturday's Group 1.
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Ellen Chaloner Stakes 2026: Flora of Bermuda heads stellar field
Nine fillies and mares clash in Saturday's £60k Ellen Chaloner Stakes at Newbury, with Flora of Bermuda heading the betting in this competitive Listed sprint.
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Ascot Fillies' Stakes Preview: Lyrics of Life Heads Strong Field
Seven fillies clash in Friday's £40k prize at Ascot, with rated performer Lyrics of Life facing unexposed Gosden runner So Regal.
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Sagaro Stakes 2026: Sweet William heads Gold Cup trial at Ascot
The Longines Sagaro Stakes serves as the key Gold Cup trial, with Sweet William and Caballo de Mar heading a competitive field at Ascot.
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Ascot Two-Year-Old Trial Preview: Four Colts Eye Royal Ascot Glory
Four promising colts clash in Friday's Royal Ascot trial at Ascot. We analyse the field and reveal our top selection for this competitive conditions stakes.
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Uttoxeter Friday Preview: Hunters Take Centre Stage
Seven hunters' chases await at Uttoxeter this Friday evening on good ground, with two £10k feature contests headlining a competitive card.
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City & Suburban Preview: Sallaal Faces Stiff Test at Epsom
The City & Suburban returns to Epsom with a competitive field of seven. Can top-weight Sallaal justify favouritism or will the handicapper's burden prove too much?
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Kelso Maiden Stakes Preview: Hannon's From Me To You Heads Field
Saturday's £30,000 Juddmonte EBF Maiden at Kelso brings together a quality field of juveniles, with Richard Hannon's From Me To You heading the betting.
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bet365 Handicap Hurdle Preview: King's Star Faces Ripon Test
Saturday's bet365 Handicap Hurdle at Ripon promises competitive action with Favour And Fortune heading a quality field over 2m3f.
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Josh Gifford Novices' Chase Preview: Go West Heads Strong Field
The Josh Gifford Novices' Chase at Ripon promises quality action with Paul Nicholls' Go West heading a competitive field of five.