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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Goodwood tips: Newsboy's picks and 1-2-3 for every race on Tuesday on ITV
The feature Goodwood Cup, the Vintage Stakes and Lennox Stakes are all covered in Newsboy's unmissable tipping column on day one of Glorious Goodwood Five days of racing in one of the most picturesque racing settings in the world begins at Goodwood on Tuesday. The Qatar Goodwood Festival, also known as Glorious Goodwood, is one of the highlights of the summer when the crowds come out to the Sussex venue in the hope of fine racing and fine weather. Day one features the Group 1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup in which Aidan O'Brien is set to saddle the favourite Illinois, who finished runner-up in the Ascot Gold Cup. Newsboy, aka David Yates, will be providing daily and detailed guides on every race. 1.20 Coral Chesterfield Cup ANCIENT ROME features on an attractive mark as he bids to repeat his victory in this race of two years ago. The son of War Front was having his first outing for Charlie Hills - he had won four times for André Fabre before leaving Chantilly for Lambourn - when contesting the 2023 Qatar Goodwood Festival's opening race. Competing from a British Horseracing Authority mark of 105, Ancient Rome came with a power-packed finish under Jamie Spencer to beat Haunted Dream by one length, going on to lift a Grade 3 event at Kentucky Downs next time. My selection hasn't found the target in 12 attempts since, but showed he still has fire in his belly with a third, beaten a neck and half a length, behind Flying Frontier in the 10-furlong handicap that rounded off Sandown Park's Coral-Eclipse Stakes card on his penultimate start. Jamie Spencer's partner didn't reproduce that form in the John Smith's Cup at York 17 days ago but, now rated 100, he's weighted to go close if the return to the South Downs reignites the spark. Westridge, Castle Cove, and Tony Montana are the choices to scrap it out for the minor medals in a tricky curtain-raiser. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 ANCIENT ROME, 2 WESTRIDGE, 3 CASTLE COVE 1.55 Coral Vintage Stakes ZAVATERI has to shoulder a 3lb penalty for his July Stakes at Newmarket 19 days ago to remain unbeaten - but can prove up to the task. Eve Johnson Houghton is enjoying another strong campaign with her two-year-olds in 2025 - Havana Hurricane took Royal Ascot 's Windsor Castle Stakes back to Oxfordshire - and Zavateri is the highest achiever of the Blewbury neophytes thus far. The chestnut son of Without Parole started off in a six-furlong novice stakes at Salisbury on June 10 and overcame evident inexperience to make a winning debut. His sights were then raised to Group 2 level for the July Stakes, for which Charlie Bishop's mount went off the 18-1 of the six to take part. But Zavateri laughed at his outsider status, hitting the front over a furlong from the finish and surging home to beat Do Or Do Not by one length. The extra weight makes things tougher but the opportunity to tackle seven furlongs for the first time looks a definite plus and Zavateri looks a long way from the bottom of the barrel. The form of Aidan O'Brien's youngsters makes Dorset a major threat, with Humidity and Goodwood Galaxy also on the list. The extra weight makes things tougher but the opportunity to tackle seven furlongs for the first time looks a definite plus and Zavateri looks a long way from the bottom of the barrel. The form of Aidan O'Brien's youngsters makes Dorset a major threat, with Humidity and Goodwood Galaxy also on the list. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 ZAVATERI, 2 DORSET, 3 HUMIDITY Don't miss a FREE £2 William Hill shop bet inside your Mirror every day of Glorious Goodwood Festival Pick up your Mirror every day of the Goodwood festival to get your hands on 12 page pullouts packed with insight from the punters you trust, plus FREE William Hill shop bets every day of the festival from Tuesday July 29 until Saturday August 2, 2025. Find out more here. 2.30 HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes JONQUIL is poised to take advantage of a one-rung step down the class ladder. Sent into training with Sir Michael Stoute as a juvenile, the Juddmonte-owned son of Lope De Vega made a taking debut at Sandown Park last August, defying interference to overhaul next-time-out scorer Centigrade and win by a short head. Jonquil blew out in the Listed Flying Scotsman Stakes at Doncaster a fortnight later, beating just one of his six rivals home as the 7-4 favourite. Following Stoute's announcement that his career was to come to an end, Jonquil joined Andrew Balding, marking his first start for Kingsclere with a fluent length-and-a-half margin from Rashabar in the Group 3 Greenham Stakes at Newbury in April. My selection then came within a head of Classic glory, being run down by head victor Henri Matisse for the Poule d'Essai des Poulains at Longchamp in April. The step back to six furlongs for Royal Ascot's Group 1 Commonwealth Cup didn't work out - Jonquil returned 13th of 21 behind Time For Sandals - but Oisín Murphy's mount will be happier back at seven and can get back in business. With two wins, a second and a third in this race, Kinross has to be feared, along with Noble Champion and Quinault. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 JONQUIL, 2 KINROSS, 3 QUINAULT 3.05 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup SCANDINAVIA (NAP) receives a stone from his seven opponents, including favourite and stablemate Illinois, and the weight concession tilts the scales in the three-year-old's favour. The son of Justify and an unraced half-sister to 'Iron Horse' Giant's Causeway missed the target with three darts for Aidan O'Brien as a juvenile in 2024. However, Scandinavia has proved a different proposition in his Classic campaign - so much so that he is as short as 3-1 in the High Street for the St Leger. Punters made Wayne Lordan's mount the 1-2 hotpot for a 10-furlong maiden at Navan in May and Scandinavia duly made no mistake to earn a step up to Group 2 level for the Queen's Vase at Royal Ascot. Allowed to go off at 16-1, Scandinavia ran well above those odds, rallying into fifth at the end of the mile and six furlongs to take fifth behind Carmers. A well-backed 11-8 market leader for the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy at Newmarket 19 days ago, my selection, equipped with cheekpieces that are persevered with today, then thrashed Nightime Dancer by eight and a half lengths. The step up to two miles is just what the doctor ordered and Scandinavia has the untapped potential to open his account at the top level. Illinois, who led home Dubai Future (third) and Sweet William (fourth) when runner-up in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, is respected greatly, while French Master and Sunway also merit a second look in a fascinating first Group 1 of the fixture. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 SCANDINAVIA, 2 ILLINOIS, 3 FRENCH MASTER 3.45 Coral Golden Rewards Shaker Handicap SHAGRAAN (NB) has a consistent record that includes victory at this fixture 12 months ago, and another good account is on the cards. Last year, the son of Sioux Nation and Tom Marquand lifted the three-year-old handicap over five furlongs, getting the better of Got To Love A Grey by half a length. Again successful over the minimum trip at Haydock Park in September, the Mick Appleby trainee made a pleasing return with a third, two necks behind winner Rosario, over this course and distance in May. My selection's fourth, again off today's British Horseracing Authority rating of 101, behind American Affair at York 13 says later has been well advertised since and precipitated a Listed challenge back at Haydock two outings ago. Shagraan ran a fine third to Balmoral Lady in the Achilles Stakes that afternoon and performed to a similar level with a three-length third to Rumstar in the Group 3 Coral Charge on the Eclipse Stakes undercard at Sandown Park last time out. His mark looks within range as top weight Shagraan returns to the handicap sphere and that Goodwood know-how will also come in handy. The short list is a long one, with Adrestia, Canon's House, Regal Envoy and Dream Composer just four horses capable of showing to the fore. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 SHAGRAAN, 2 ADRESTIA, 3 DREAM COMPOSER 4.20 British Stallions Studs EBF Maiden Stakes HIGH APPROVAL has done enough in his first two races to suggest a maiden victory is close at hand. The son of Mehmas and an unraced mare who has thrown five winners must have impressed in his breeze before going under the hammer at the Arqana sale in May - he fetched €400,000. Sent into training Newmarket-based Hamad Al Jehani by purchaser Wathnan Racing, High Approval started the even-money favourite for a six-furlong novice stakes at Nottingham at the start of June but a lack of previous experience did for his chances as he finished third behind Reciprocated. My selection again led the market at 8-11 for a Yarmouth maiden over the same distance 26 days ago but found Peel Park a length and a quarter too strong. The winner had the advantage of racing under the stands' rail on that occasion and, with more to offer on the third outing of his career, the Christophe Soumillon-partnered High Approval is taken to enjoy a red-letter day. Wathnan first string Naval Light, also seeking to make it third time lucky, is a danger, in company with Stellar Sunrise and Warning Symbol. NEWSBOY'S 1-2-3: 1 HIGH APPROVAL, 2 NAVAL LIGHT, 3 WARNING SYMBOL 4.55 Ridgeview Fillies' Handicap PROTEST looks feasibly weighted for her first foray into the handicap domain. Punters made the well-related daughter of Ulysses the 15-8 favourite for her racecourse debut at Chelmsford City last October and the Roger Varian trainee justified their faith with a length-and-a-quarter winning margin. Protest then moved up in class to Listed class, coming out of Newmarket's Listed Montrose Stakes over the Rowley Mile the following month with plenty of credit - she was beaten under two lengths in fourth behind Smoken. Although she finished a comeback sixth of nine in the Listed Conqueror Stakes over this course and distance at the beginning of May, my selection wasn't beaten far at the line before moving up to 10 furlongs for Newbury's same-level Fillies' Trial Stakes. The new trip appeared to stretch the stamina of Silvestre de Sousa's mount - Protest travelled strongly before fading into fourth behind subsequent Group 2 winner Qilin Queen - so coming back to a mile is the right move for a filly who is far from exposed. Mahra's Love, Dash Of Azure and Zapphire all have podium claims. 5.30 World Pool Bet With The Tote EBF Fillies' Handicap SEA EMILY RUN comes with risks attached - she refused to enter the stalls at Newmarket at the end of last month - but there's no doubt the ability is there. The Tom Clover-saddled daughter of Too Darn Hot made it third time lucky at two with a course-and-distance score in a fillies' novice stakes last August before a Listed fourth at Newmarket in November. Sent into handicaps this term, See Emily Run ran fifth to Raneenn at Doncaster at the end of April but then took a step forward at Chester with a head margin from Lady Of Andros five weeks later. That effort should be marked up given that Jack Mitchell's mount lost momentum with a stumble two furlongs out and it's hoped my selection's recalcitrance at the start at Newmarket was just a temporary loss of good humour. Easy Peeler, Dubai Treasure, Cinque Verde and Harvanna are all names to throw into the melting pot as Tuesday's entertainment draws to a close.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
India Couture Week 2025: Suneet Varma and Roseroom celebrate femininity
Isha Jajodia, a relatively new name in the couture scene and veteran Suneet Varma brought their interpretations of femininity to the runway on Day 2 of Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. Though distinct in style, both designers celebrated the sensuality and softness of the female form through collections that felt like poetic expressions of their imagination. A glimpse of day 2 at Hyundai India Couture Week 2025. Isha's collection Whispers Of Love To Myself, for her label Roseroom, was a tender ode to her own self. European romanticism came through in sculpted lace corsets, bustled skirts, and veiled capes crafted from Chantilly lace, tulle, and organza. However, there was a sense of déjà vu, as the silhouettes and the lace drama were reminiscent of her last year's ICW showcase. Suneet Varma's collection Sehr brought a theatrical flair with iconic '60s and '70s Bollywood music setting the mood as models glided on the runway. His designs struck a balance between sensuality and craftsmanship, offering fresh silhouettes that stood out. While the dramatic headgear may have overwhelmed some specators, they added a bold, statement-making edge in keeping with the show's theatrical tone.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Sport
- South Wales Guardian
Calandagan rules supreme for France in King George
Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding was bidding to keep the trophy in the Chantilly yard after Goliath prevailed 12 months ago, with his key rival seemingly Aidan O'Brien's Coronation Cup winner Jan Brueghel, who had edged the Aga Khan Studs-owned four-year-old at Epsom. Calandagan was the well-backed 11-10 favourite to turn the tables and after an incredibly patient ride from Mickael Barzalona he swept through to pick off all of his rivals and pass the gallant Kalpana ahead of the line for a one-length triumph. It is the fifth time the race has been won by a horse carrying the green and red silks, with Shergar the most famous of the those winners after prevailing for the fourth Aga Khan, who died in February this year at the age of 88. THE FRENCH RAIDER HAS DONE IT! 🇫🇷 CALANDAGAN WINS THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES! — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 26, 2025 'I am so pleased for the horse, it was a competitive race,' said Graffard. 'The tactics during the race were not what I was expecting, when I saw Continuous going very steadily it was all different. 'When the filly (Kalpana) kicked on for home my horse was still travelling well, I was hoping he was going to catch her at the end. He lengthened so strongly, he's a very good horse. 'I wanted to see my horse getting into his rhythm and lengthening his stride, when I really saw him coming I started to shout. 'He won nicely again today, he's a good horse, that's two in row now in Group Ones. 'Mickael knows him very well and he has a lot confidence in the horse. You saw the ride he gave him, he had a lot of confidence and he won – we are so happy.' Future plans could include another trip to York for the Juddmonte International, in which he was second to City Of Troy last year. Graffard said: 'We'll see how he comes out of the race, but he's in the Juddmonte International and why not, I wouldn't mind going back there. I would have no problem bringing him back to 10 furlongs, but I will discuss it with the owner. 'A mile and a half is also the perfect distance for him, but he ran really strongly in the race at York last year and if he comes back really well, why avoid the race? 'We could maybe go for the Japan Cup at the end of the season, but he will have a big target somewhere.' Jubilant rider Barzalona added: 'This means a lot and it has come at the right time for me. 'It's took a bit of time to win his Group One, but now he has won two in a row and to win a King George means a lot. 'He's a lovely horse to ride and he has an engine and a beautiful action. Once he finds his rhythm he is never going to let you down and as a jockey you just need to put him in the right spot and let him do the rest. 'I was very confident I would get to Kalpana and this is a great result.'
North Wales Chronicle
4 days ago
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Calandagan rules supreme for France in King George
Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding was bidding to keep the trophy in the Chantilly yard after Goliath prevailed 12 months ago, with his key rival seemingly Aidan O'Brien's Coronation Cup winner Jan Brueghel, who had edged the Aga Khan Studs-owned four-year-old at Epsom. Calandagan was the well-backed 11-10 favourite to turn the tables and after an incredibly patient ride from Mickael Barzalona he swept through to pick off all of his rivals and pass the gallant Kalpana ahead of the line for a one-length triumph. It is the fifth time the race has been won by a horse carrying the green and red silks, with Shergar the most famous of the those winners after prevailing for the fourth Aga Khan, who died in February this year at the age of 88. THE FRENCH RAIDER HAS DONE IT! 🇫🇷 CALANDAGAN WINS THE KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES! — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) July 26, 2025 'I am so pleased for the horse, it was a competitive race,' said Graffard. 'The tactics during the race were not what I was expecting, when I saw Continuous going very steadily it was all different. 'When the filly (Kalpana) kicked on for home my horse was still travelling well, I was hoping he was going to catch her at the end. He lengthened so strongly, he's a very good horse. 'I wanted to see my horse getting into his rhythm and lengthening his stride, when I really saw him coming I started to shout. 'He won nicely again today, he's a good horse, that's two in row now in Group Ones. 'Mickael knows him very well and he has a lot confidence in the horse. You saw the ride he gave him, he had a lot of confidence and he won – we are so happy.' Future plans could include another trip to York for the Juddmonte International, in which he was second to City Of Troy last year. Graffard said: 'We'll see how he comes out of the race, but he's in the Juddmonte International and why not, I wouldn't mind going back there. I would have no problem bringing him back to 10 furlongs, but I will discuss it with the owner. 'A mile and a half is also the perfect distance for him, but he ran really strongly in the race at York last year and if he comes back really well, why avoid the race? 'We could maybe go for the Japan Cup at the end of the season, but he will have a big target somewhere.' Jubilant rider Barzalona added: 'This means a lot and it has come at the right time for me. 'It's took a bit of time to win his Group One, but now he has won two in a row and to win a King George means a lot. 'He's a lovely horse to ride and he has an engine and a beautiful action. Once he finds his rhythm he is never going to let you down and as a jockey you just need to put him in the right spot and let him do the rest. 'I was very confident I would get to Kalpana and this is a great result.'
ITV News
5 days ago
- Sport
- ITV News
Calandagan rules supreme for France in King George
Francis-Henri Graffard's gelding was bidding to keep the trophy in the Chantilly yard after Goliath prevailed 12 months ago, with his key rival seemingly Aidan O'Brien's Coronation Cup winner Jan Brueghel, who had edged the Aga Khan Studs-owned four-year-old at Epsom. Calandagan was the well-backed 11-10 favourite to turn the tables and after an incredibly patient ride from Mickael Barzalona he swept through to pick off all of his rivals and pass the gallant Kalpana ahead of the line for a one-length triumph. It is the fifth time the race has been won by a horse carrying the green and red silks, with Shergar the most famous of the those winners after prevailing for the fourth Aga Khan, who died in February this year at the age of 88. 'I am so pleased for the horse, it was a competitive race,' said Graffard. 'The tactics during the race were not what I was expecting, when I saw Continuous going very steadily it was all different. 'When the filly (Kalpana) kicked on for home my horse was still travelling well, I was hoping he was going to catch her at the end. He lengthened so strongly, he's a very good horse. 'I wanted to see my horse getting into his rhythm and lengthening his stride, when I really saw him coming I started to shout. 'He won nicely again today, he's a good horse, that's two in row now in Group Ones. 'Mickael knows him very well and he has a lot confidence in the horse. You saw the ride he gave him, he had a lot of confidence and he won – we are so happy.'
