Horse racing tips: Sunday, August 3

Telegraph

2 days ago

Ron Wood's selections
NAP:
Celandine (3.52, Chester) 1pt win @ SP with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Other:
Arundel (4.12, Yarmouth) 1pt win @ SP with William Hill ⭐⭐⭐
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3.52 Chester – Queensferry Stakes (Listed, 6f; Sky Sports Racing)
If rain doesn't get into the ground, CELANDINE must go well in this. She won last year's Group 2 Lowther Stakes at York and made a promising return in July when third in a Group 3 contest at the same venue, selected on these pages.
Ed Walker's filly travelled really well that day, so much so that she looked to have the speed for 5f and was again selected on these pages for Friday's Group 2 King George Stakes at Goodwood, only to be withdrawn from that race because of the slow ground.
Celandine stays at 6f for this race, but Chester is a sharp, turning track, which should suit her, and she's drawn low in stall two. She is entered in three Group 1 races and it will be disappointing if she can't take advantage of this drop in class, just as long as the ground stays on the decent side.
Selection: Celandine 1pt win @ SP with William Hill
4.12 Yarmouth – Class 5 Handicap (1m 2f; Sky Sports Racing)
The Ed Dunlop-trained ARUNDEL has been progressive since stepping up to this trip and going handicapping, with two seconds either side of a win.
His most recent runner-up finish came off a two-month break at Newmarket so it's reasonable to think he can come again for that. Cheekpieces are added and Billy Loughnane is a good booking.
Where is William Buick riding on Sunday?
Buick is in Germany for their 'Oaks', a Group 1 race for three-year-old fillies in which he rides the Charlie Appleby-trained Spirited Style, who won a Listed race at Newmarket last time out.
And what about Ryan Moore?
Moore is also in Germany for the same race. He partners the Aidan O'Brien-trained Garden Of Eden, who most recently won the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot. There's little between Garden Of Eden and Spirited Style on the figures and there's a good chance they will be superior to the local runners.
Okay, so what time does the German Oaks go off and can I bet on it?
The race takes place on Sunday at Dusseldorf (2.40 BST) and yes, bookmakers will be taking bets on it. It's not slated for TV coverage, but one of the racing channels may show it and likewise some bookmakers may stream it live. It will also be live on YouTube.
Is there anything else of note on Sunday?
Yes, another Group 1 race, the Prix Rothschild, over a mile for fillies and mares aged three-year-olds and upwards, takes place at Deauville in France. It's set for 3.40 BST and will be on Sky Sports Racing. This is a fascinating race, although Moore has opted to ride in Germany rather than partner January (a regular selection on these pages) or Exactly for O'Brien. There's also Matilda, a filly who ran away with the German 2,000 Guineas, defeating male rivals, and has since been switched to France.
Sunday's UK and Irish racing
Flat
Chester (2.10-5.22, Sky Sports Racing)
Yarmouth (2.32-5.12, Sky Sports Racing)
Mixed (Flat and jumps)
Galway (1.50-5.30, Racing TV)
Ron Wood 2025 horse racing profit/loss
Star ratings explained
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - confident selection
⭐⭐⭐⭐ - strong fancy
⭐⭐⭐ - fair claims
⭐⭐ - tentative choice
⭐ - minimum confidence
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