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Rhyl Journal
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Tropical storms to Westow win
Excused his comeback sixth in the Palace House having taken a false step, he was sent off a 4-1 chance in the Listed contest but he had ground to find with the favourite Aesterius on last year's Flying Childers form. Archie Watson's market leader was one of the first beaten as Star Of Mehmas hit the front, but Oisin Murphy waited until the final furlong before asking for everything and his mount responded to win by a head. Balding now needs to decide whether to stick to five furlongs for the King Charles III Stakes or stay against his own age group over six furlongs in the Commonwealth Cup. 'He's built like a real sprinter,' said Balding. 'Oisin said when he switched him out he got caught by a bit of a headwind which caught him by surprise and as a result it just took him a bit of time to pick up. 'He's a smart horse, his form last year was very strong and he had won here which was a help – he took a false step at Newmarket. 'Obviously we've now got two options at Royal Ascot and we'll just have to see whether we chance him over six in the Commonwealth or run him over five against his elders. 'It's a nice problem to have. Ascot was always going to be his next target and it will be one of those races.'
North Wales Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Tropical storms to Westow win
Excused his comeback sixth in the Palace House having taken a false step, he was sent off a 4-1 chance in the Listed contest but he had ground to find with the favourite Aesterius on last year's Flying Childers form. Archie Watson's market leader was one of the first beaten as Star Of Mehmas hit the front, but Oisin Murphy waited until the final furlong before asking for everything and his mount responded to win by a head. Balding now needs to decide whether to stick to five furlongs for the King Charles III Stakes or stay against his own age group over six furlongs in the Commonwealth Cup. 'He's built like a real sprinter,' said Balding. 'Oisin said when he switched him out he got caught by a bit of a headwind which caught him by surprise and as a result it just took him a bit of time to pick up. 'He's a smart horse, his form last year was very strong and he had won here which was a help – he took a false step at Newmarket. 'Obviously we've now got two options at Royal Ascot and we'll just have to see whether we chance him over six in the Commonwealth or run him over five against his elders. 'It's a nice problem to have. Ascot was always going to be his next target and it will be one of those races.'
Glasgow Times
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Tropical storms to Westow win
Excused his comeback sixth in the Palace House having taken a false step, he was sent off a 4-1 chance in the Listed contest but he had ground to find with the favourite Aesterius on last year's Flying Childers form. Archie Watson's market leader was one of the first beaten as Star Of Mehmas hit the front, but Oisin Murphy waited until the final furlong before asking for everything and his mount responded to win by a head. Balding now needs to decide whether to stick to five furlongs for the King Charles III Stakes or stay against his own age group over six furlongs in the Commonwealth Cup. 'He's built like a real sprinter,' said Balding. 'Oisin said when he switched him out he got caught by a bit of a headwind which caught him by surprise and as a result it just took him a bit of time to pick up. 'He's a smart horse, his form last year was very strong and he had won here which was a help – he took a false step at Newmarket. 'Obviously we've now got two options at Royal Ascot and we'll just have to see whether we chance him over six in the Commonwealth or run him over five against his elders. 'It's a nice problem to have. Ascot was always going to be his next target and it will be one of those races.'
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Tropical storms to Westow win
Excused his comeback sixth in the Palace House having taken a false step, he was sent off a 4-1 chance in the Listed contest but he had ground to find with the favourite Aesterius on last year's Flying Childers form. Archie Watson's market leader was one of the first beaten as Star Of Mehmas hit the front, but Oisin Murphy waited until the final furlong before asking for everything and his mount responded to win by a head. Balding now needs to decide whether to stick to five furlongs for the King Charles III Stakes or stay against his own age group over six furlongs in the Commonwealth Cup. 'He's built like a real sprinter,' said Balding. 'Oisin said when he switched him out he got caught by a bit of a headwind which caught him by surprise and as a result it just took him a bit of time to pick up. 'He's a smart horse, his form last year was very strong and he had won here which was a help – he took a false step at Newmarket. 'Obviously we've now got two options at Royal Ascot and we'll just have to see whether we chance him over six in the Commonwealth or run him over five against his elders. 'It's a nice problem to have. Ascot was always going to be his next target and it will be one of those races.'
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘She has winning form at the track' – Templegate's Dante day NAP at York
TEMPLEGATE tackles a big Thursday at York confident of finding some winners. The feature race is the Dante at 3.45pm where Derby favourite The Lion In Winter makes his long-awaited return. SEE THE FIRE (3.13 York, nap) She tanked along in the Gordon Richards Stakes last time before the lack of a recent run told. She was still within two lengths of the winner and held her own in Group 1 company last season. She has winning form here and this trip is ideal. AESTERIUS (4.18 York, nb) He has loads of boot as he showed when winning a Donny Group 2 before running well at the Breeders' Cup. Assuming he's wintered nicely, he'll take a lot of beating on this comeback. He signed off last season with an excellent effort at Newmarket and has much more to come over this trip as a three-year-old. 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:
