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Scottish Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
I'm backing a 33-1 outsider to love the Goodwood conditions and spring a shock in the big betting race
It's one of the big punting days - and races - of the year MATT CHAPMAN I'm backing a 33-1 outsider to love the Goodwood conditions and spring a shock in the big betting race Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OUT of the wilderness into the light. That's my idea for thinking classy mare VADREAM could bounce back to form at Goodwood today. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 I think it could be a big day for Charlie Fellowes at Goodwood on Saturday Credit: PA Vadream and her trainer Charlie Fellowes are due a huge domestic run, and Saturday's big betting race - live on ITV - could be just the ticket. I'm talking, of course, about the cavalry charge that is the Coral Stewards' Cup, with getting on for 30 runners set to go to post. It's a nightmare! Not many in the field are running off their lowest ever rating, but Vadream is one. The Charlie Fellowes-trained seven-year-old goes off 96, having stared the campaign on 105. She's once been up to 108. Of course it could just mean Vadream is a shadow of her former self and gone at the game. But I'm not so sure. For most of her life, Vadream has loved some cut in the ground. This season she's never raced on a surface slower than good, and last time when last in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot she was asked to perform on good to firm. Back in the day she has finished fourth in the Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup and fifth in a Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. On soft and heavy she has a Palace House and Cammidge Trophy in the bag and a fifth in the Group 1 Champions Sprint. If there is rain before the Stewards' Cup, Vadream might just love it and she can be ridden cold by Kieran Shoemark and hopefully finish off strongly. Obviously she's a massive price and it's a big risk. But that's why it's called gambling. You pay your money you take your chance. The final day of Glorious Goodwood gets under way on ITV with the Group 3 Glorious Stakes over 1m4f. Not a competitive start and a big chance for AL AASY to get back to winning ways for William Haggas and Jim Crowley. The eight-year-old started the campaign with success in the Gordon Richards at Sandown with Ancient Wisdom and Almaqam seen off. He's disappointed since then but a repeat of the Esher form should be good enough. Next a handicap over 1m6f. SAM HAWKENS might well have another win him him off 92 - his dam was 100 rated back in the day. The William Haggas-handled improver has landed his last two starts on the artificial and at Hamilton and impressed in both. He's improving at the right time and with Tom Marquand up might well be able to land this. Up in class now for the Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes for fillies and mares over 1m6f. Could be another here for Haggas with TERM OF ENDEARMENT again under Marquand. This filly was a fine second at York two runs ago when just nutted on the line. She was poor at Sandown in a Listed marathon when last seen and sent off favourite, but to be honest I never fancied her for that race and suspect the trip was a little too far. Finally at Goodwood a handicap for three-year-olds over 7f. A mark of 99 looks interesting for the useful juvenile YAH MO BE THERE who has a two-year-old win in Listed company to his name at Newbury when taking the Rose Bowl. He was last seen finishing fifth in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes (switched at the start and won his group) at Royal Ascot and that run suggested this trip is perfect for a horse who has gone up to a mile. I expect a typical Jamie Spencer drop out ride and hope he can finish off with a flourish. An each-way bet. It's been some week on the Sussex Downs, with the success of Qirat in the Sussex Stakes one few will forget. It reminds all of us that you need a good horse to be a pacemaker in a Group 1, and if you give those kind of animals an easy time and they are running over a trip they enjoy upsets can happen. Apparently Field of Gold, the hot favourite for the Sussex, is lame, but I had questioned whether he would enjoy coming down the Goodwood hill having been paceless when asked to quicken in the 2,000 Guineas when going down into the dip. Connections threw their toys out the pram and many punters blamed Shoemark that day, but I suspect there was much more to it than the obvious. Everyone likes a scapegoat. Scandinavia proved a stayer to follow in the Goodwood Cup. I really liked him in my column and I hope you followed the advice. Today, quite simply, I have a 'va' dream. 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: 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 Irish Sun
01-08-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
I'm backing a 33-1 outsider to love the Goodwood conditions and spring a shock in the big betting race
OUT of the wilderness into the light. That's my idea for thinking classy mare VADREAM could bounce back to form at Goodwood today. 1 I think it could be a big day for Charlie Fellowes at Goodwood on Saturday Credit: PA Vadream and her trainer Charlie Fellowes are due a huge domestic run, and Saturday's big betting race - live on ITV - could be just the ticket. I'm talking, of course, about the cavalry charge that is the Coral Stewards' Cup, with getting on for 30 runners set to go to post. It's a nightmare! Not many in the field are running off their lowest ever rating, but Vadream is one. The Charlie Fellowes-trained seven-year-old goes off 96, having stared the campaign on 105. She's once been up to 108. Of course it could just mean Vadream is a shadow of her former self and gone at the game. But I'm not so sure. For most of her life, Vadream has loved some cut in the ground. This season she's never raced on a surface slower than good, and last time when last in the Wokingham at Royal Ascot she was asked to perform on good to firm. Back in the day she has finished fourth in the Group 1 Haydock Sprint Cup and fifth in a Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. Most read in Horse Racing On soft and heavy she has a Palace House and Cammidge Trophy in the bag and a fifth in the Group 1 Champions Sprint. If there is rain before the Stewards' Cup, Vadream might just love it and she can be ridden cold by Kieran Shoemark and hopefully finish off strongly. Obviously she's a massive price and it's a big risk. But that's why it's called gambling. You pay your money you take your chance. The final day of Glorious Goodwood gets under way on ITV with the Group 3 Glorious Stakes over 1m4f. Not a competitive start and a big chance for AL AASY to get back to winning ways for William Haggas and Jim Crowley. The eight-year-old started the campaign with success in the Gordon Richards at Sandown with Ancient Wisdom and Almaqam seen off. He's disappointed since then but a repeat of the Esher form should be good enough. Next a handicap over 1m6f. SAM HAWKENS might well have another win him him off 92 - his dam was 100 rated back in the day. The William Haggas-handled improver has landed his last two starts on the artificial and at Hamilton and impressed in both. He's improving at the right time and with Tom Marquand up might well be able to land this. Up in class now for the Group 2 Lillie Langtry Stakes for fillies and mares over 1m6f. Could be another here for Haggas with TERM OF ENDEARMENT again under Marquand. This filly was a fine second at York two runs ago when just nutted on the line. She was poor at Sandown in a Listed marathon when last seen and sent off favourite, but to be honest I never fancied her for that race and suspect the trip was a little too far. Finally at Goodwood a handicap for three-year-olds over 7f. A mark of 99 looks interesting for the useful juvenile YAH MO BE THERE who has a two-year-old win in Listed company to his name at Newbury when taking the Rose Bowl. He was last seen finishing fifth in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes (switched at the start and won his group) at Royal Ascot and that run suggested this trip is perfect for a horse who has gone up to a mile. I expect a typical Jamie Spencer drop out ride and hope he can finish off with a flourish. An each-way bet. It's been some week on the Sussex Downs, with the success of Qirat in the Sussex Stakes one few will forget. It reminds all of us that you need a good horse to be a pacemaker in a Group 1, and if you give those kind of animals an easy time and they are running over a trip they enjoy upsets can happen. Apparently Field of Gold, the hot favourite for the Sussex, is lame, but I had questioned whether he would enjoy coming down the Goodwood hill having been paceless when asked to quicken in the 2,000 Guineas when going down into the dip. Connections threw their toys out the pram and many punters blamed Shoemark that day, but I suspect there was much more to it than the obvious. Everyone likes a scapegoat. Scandinavia proved a stayer to follow in the Goodwood Cup. I really liked him in my column and I hope you followed the advice. Today, quite simply, I have a 'va' dream. 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.
Leader Live
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Charlie Hills bidding for more Greenlands glory with Iberian
The Lambourn handler claimed the Group Two prize with Mitbaahy 12 months ago and will have high hopes of adding to his tally with a horse who was last seen going down a neck to Spycatcher in the Cammidge Trophy on the opening day of the season at Doncaster. With Hills keen to stick at six furlongs, Iberian had the option of running at York in Wednesday's 1895 Duke of York Stakes, but he is instead being readied for a trip across the Irish Sea. 'He's very well, we're really pleased with him. We decided to bypass York and we're aiming for the Greenlands instead,' said Hills. 'The track should suit him well and if he runs well there then it could be good timing to then go to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. 'I was really pleased with his Doncaster run, he was probably a bit unlucky with the way he dived across the track and seemed to lose his concentration for a little bit. 'He hit the line strong though, so we'll put that behind us now and look forward to the rest of the season.' Another Hills inmate who started his season on a good note is Cicero's Gift, with the five-year-old finishing third in a competitive renewal of the Group Two bet365 Mile at Sandown. However, current plans are on hold for the son of Muhaarar, who prefers easy ground underfoot. 'We've just got to wait until it starts to rain. It's really hard to make plans with him at the moment, it's been so dry,' Hills added. 'We'll keep our options open through the year but he's always been at his best when he can get into the ground, so we'll just have to be patient and wait for the rain.'
South Wales Guardian
19-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Charlie Hills bidding for more Greenlands glory with Iberian
The Lambourn handler claimed the Group Two prize with Mitbaahy 12 months ago and will have high hopes of adding to his tally with a horse who was last seen going down a neck to Spycatcher in the Cammidge Trophy on the opening day of the season at Doncaster. With Hills keen to stick at six furlongs, Iberian had the option of running at York in Wednesday's 1895 Duke of York Stakes, but he is instead being readied for a trip across the Irish Sea. 'He's very well, we're really pleased with him. We decided to bypass York and we're aiming for the Greenlands instead,' said Hills. 'The track should suit him well and if he runs well there then it could be good timing to then go to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. 'I was really pleased with his Doncaster run, he was probably a bit unlucky with the way he dived across the track and seemed to lose his concentration for a little bit. 'He hit the line strong though, so we'll put that behind us now and look forward to the rest of the season.' Another Hills inmate who started his season on a good note is Cicero's Gift, with the five-year-old finishing third in a competitive renewal of the Group Two bet365 Mile at Sandown. However, current plans are on hold for the son of Muhaarar, who prefers easy ground underfoot. 'We've just got to wait until it starts to rain. It's really hard to make plans with him at the moment, it's been so dry,' Hills added. 'We'll keep our options open through the year but he's always been at his best when he can get into the ground, so we'll just have to be patient and wait for the rain.'
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Charlie Hills bidding for more Greenlands glory with Iberian
Iberian will bid to provide trainer Charlie Hills with back-to-back victories in the Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday. The Lambourn handler claimed the Group Two prize with Mitbaahy 12 months ago and will have high hopes of adding to his tally with a horse who was last seen going down a neck to Spycatcher in the Cammidge Trophy on the opening day of the season at Doncaster. With Hills keen to stick at six furlongs, Iberian had the option of running at York in Wednesday's 1895 Duke of York Stakes, but he is instead being readied for a trip across the Irish Sea. 'He's very well, we're really pleased with him. We decided to bypass York and we're aiming for the Greenlands instead,' said Hills. 'The track should suit him well and if he runs well there then it could be good timing to then go to the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot. 'I was really pleased with his Doncaster run, he was probably a bit unlucky with the way he dived across the track and seemed to lose his concentration for a little bit. 'He hit the line strong though, so we'll put that behind us now and look forward to the rest of the season.' Another Hills inmate who started his season on a good note is Cicero's Gift, with the five-year-old finishing third in a competitive renewal of the Group Two bet365 Mile at Sandown. However, current plans are on hold for the son of Muhaarar, who prefers easy ground underfoot. 'We've just got to wait until it starts to rain. It's really hard to make plans with him at the moment, it's been so dry,' Hills added. 'We'll keep our options open through the year but he's always been at his best when he can get into the ground, so we'll just have to be patient and wait for the rain.'
