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New Paper
3 days ago
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- New Paper
June 1 Prix du Jockey Club form analysis
1 Azimpour Close to winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp in his second career start. But his fourth place - as favourite - in a Listed 2,000m at Chantilly this month means that more is needed especially from his high gate. 2 Ridari Looked very smart when winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp, then - with this longer Classic in mind - running a fine and close fifth in the French 2000 Guineas (1,600m) there. A major player. 3 King Of Cities Promising in all three 2024 starts but raised his game according to facts and figures when a strong second in a Listed 1,800m event at Newmarket in April, with the first two clear of the rest. Supplemented. 4 Al Aali Has run better than his odds suggested on his three 2025 starts, most recently when a fast-finishing second - though no threat - in a Group 3 over 1,800m at Chantilly. An outsider again. 5 Leffard Kicked off his career with two victories at provincial French tracks, proving himself over this trip then. Then only narrowly failing to win a Listed event over 2,000m at Chantilly this month. Stable gunning for a seventh win in this feature. 6 Cualificar Unbeaten this year, most recently comfortably asserting in the last 400m of a Group 3 1,800m at Chantilly, a major trial for this Classic. Bred for this trip, he is a live contender. 7 Detai nHas won three of his five starts and though not making enough impact in his two Group 1 starts, he was making good late headway into sixth at ParisLongchamp, and this rise in trip could be a big plus. 8 Heybetli Twice a winner last season but vulnerable at Group level and, after a slow start, never threatened in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp this month. The rise in trip needs to help a lot. 9 Bowmar kRises in class and trip but much to like about his three starts with two wins and a narrow second in Listed company at Newcastle. Not without ability, but he may just be looking inexperienced and will have to lift at this level. 10 Curragh Camp A French-bred racing in the Lucky colours of Singaporean owner Robert Ng. All three starts have been at Chantilly, the first two on the all-weather track. Did some good late work when third in a Group 3 1,800m on turf on May 6. 11 Luther Could not summon an extra effort in the closing stages but still ran way above his odds of 45-1 when only 1.3L fourth in a Group 1 1,600m Classic at ParisLongchamp. His pedigree offers mixed messages for this longer trip. 12 Trinity College Might have won a Listed trial for the Epsom Derby in April had he not hung in the home straight. This slightly longer trip should suit but he looks safely held. 13 Parachutiste Although he steps up sharply in class, he is one of only a few who is absolutely proven over 2,100m, narrowly winning over further at ParisLongchamp last month. But more needed from a tricky gate. 14 Tipinso Though his trainer's record in this race is strong, it is not encouraging that he has been a beaten favourite at French provincial tracks in both starts this season. 15 Camille Pissarro Plenty of classy form from 1,200m to 1,600m including a Group 1 win at ParisLongchamp last year. His fast finish from a wide gate in a 1,600m Group 1 Classic this month was also very good. Big chance. 16 Nitoi Showed a good attitude and also an aptitude for this 2,100m trip when second in a ParisLongchamp Group 3 in April, again fighting hard when winning a Chantilly Listed event. Possibilities provided he can overcome his wide gate. 17 Sinileo Interestingly has been supplemented for this despite only having run once, easily winning a 1,600m maiden at Chantilly this month. Takes a huge rise in class but stamina in his pedigree and with top class connections. 18 Frankly Good Cen A Deauville winner at his only start last year, and kicked off 2025 when runner-up at Compiegne over 1,600m recently. Up sharply in class and an unlikely winner. Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Courier-Mail
21-05-2025
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- Courier-Mail
Eliyass aiming to turn a 20-length defeat into Doomben Cup success
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. How to turn a last-start 20-length defeat into a Group 1 triumph? It will be hard, but potentially not quite as hard as you might think. Eliyass, the French-bred import that Gai Waterhouse last year declared was her most talented stayer since 2013 Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente, was beaten so far in the Hollindale Stakes he would have needed binoculars to see the winner Antino. READ: 'No two-horse race': Gollan insists chances aplenty in Doomben Cup But when a post-race veterinary examination revealed that Eliyass was coughing, stewards ordered an endoscopic examination. Nothing significant was found and, after a track gallop at Doomben on Tuesday, co-trainer Adrian Bott gave him the all clear to take his place in Saturday's Group 1 Doomben Cup. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Bott has seen big form reversals due to track conditions before and said the Hollindale was a total forget run, with Eliyass not enjoying the heavy conditions and kickback on the day. 'I think in situations where you get those kind of conditions like we saw on the Gold Coast, you do have to be very forgiving,' Bott said. 'He was getting a lot of kickback, racing in among the pack, stuff was coming back at him. 'It wasn't an ideal spot for him to be in, we will just put what happened first-up down to the track. 'I have seen big form reversals before and all we can go on is what the horse has been showing us since. 'He worked well on Tuesday morning and all is in order. 'It is probably not ideal in that it would be better for the horse to have taken some confidence from his last run. 'But the horse hasn't taken any harm from the run.' READ: Heathcote poised to spring upset with luckless $2.3m earner Eliyass will take his place in Saturday's Doomben Cup Picture: Getty Images Bookmakers are certainly being forgiving and have high respect for Eliyass which is rated a $9 chance in the Doomben Cup where he will take on fancied pair Pride Of Jenni and Antino which sit atop of betting. READ: TAB's strategic move throws early markets into a frenzy Eliyass went on a terrific winning run when he kicked off racing Down Under last year before he tired at the end of his spring campaign and did not fire in his last two runs, including in the Group 1 Champions Stakes at Flemington in November. He has drawn the widest barrier (13) in the Doomben Cup and jockey Tim Clark will have a pivotal decision to make after the gates open. Bott expects him to be in the first few as Pride Of Jenni scoots away with her freewheeling style. 'Eliyass is a horse who can generally be ridden handy to the speed anyway,' Bott said. 'Potentially, he could be one of the closest to Pride Of Jenni in the run. 'We are drawn out wide, we are going to have to be making a decision there. 'We will probably be trying to put him in the race. 'We are expecting them to run along and be strung out, that may help offset the draw as well.' Originally published as Co-trainer Adrian Bott is hopeful Eliyass can turn around a massive last-start defeat in Saturday's Doomben Cup
Daily Mail
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Can Galopin Des Champs finally get over the hump and win the Punchestwon Gold Cup? The gelding is a boosted 11/8 favourite to do so
The Punchestown Gold Cup takes place at 17:30 today - as an elite field of four battle it out over three miles and half-a-furlong at the famed Irish racecourse. Multiple-time Cheltenham Gold Cup and Irish Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs is a boosted favourite at 11/8 to finish first past the post. The French-bred horse has come agonisingly close to winning the Punchestown Gold Cup on two occasions, finishing second in both 2023 and 2024 by slim margins. Can the Willie Mullins-trained horse finally get over the hump and reign supreme in the Punchestown Gold Cup? Or, will he be upset once again? For those anticipating the latter, Spillane's Tower is perceived to be the biggest threat at 11/8. Spillane's Tower boasts solid course form, having won a Grade 3 and Grade 1 novice chase at Punchestown over the past 18 months. Meanwhile, if you're after an outsider, Banbridge and Monty's Star round out the field at 10/3 and 17/2 respectively. Sky Bet odds for the Punchestown Gold Cup today: Galopin Des Champs WAS 1/1 NOW 11/8 Spillane's Tower 3/1 Banbridge 10/3 Monty's Star 17/2 All odds are correct at the time of publication
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Fact To File now 11/8 to win the Champion Chase at Punchestown today - while Marine Nationale is next in the market at 2/1 with Sky Bet
The Willie Mullins-trained Fact To File has been boosted from 1/1 to 11/8 to win at the Punchestown Festival today - as the gelding lines up for the feature race of the day - the Champion Chase. Fact To File was impressive at the Cheltenham Festival last time out - with the French-bred horse winning the Ryanair Chase by nine lengths from Heart Wood. The eight-year-old also boasts course form at Punchestown - as he finished first past the post in the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase in November of last year. Meanwhile, it is Marine Nationale who is perceived to be the biggest threat to Fact To File - as the Irish horse enters today's fixture as a 2/1 second-favourite. Marine Nationale was very impressive in his last outing - winning the Cheltenham Festival's Queen Mother Champion Chase by a convincing 18 lengths. Similarly to Fact To File - Marine Nationale also boasts strong course form, having won at the venue on two separate occasions. Lastly, for those after outsiders in the market - El Fabiolo, Solness, Captain Guinness and Senecia are next at 11/2, 10/1, 33/1 and 100/1 respectively. Sky Bet odds for the Punchestown Festival's Champion Chase: Fact To File WAS 1/1 NOW 11/8 Marine Nationale 2/1 El Fabiolo 11/2 Solness 10/1 Captain Guinness 33/1 Senecia 100/1
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
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- Daily Mail
Haiti Couleurs is a 11/2 favourite to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse - while Quai De Bourbon and Now Is The Hour are next at 13/2 and 15/2
Haiti Couleurs is a 5/1 favourite with Sky Bet to win today - as a field of 30 thoroughbreds will line up at Fairyhouse at 17:00 for the Irish Grand National. The French-bred horse has been in fantastic form over the past 12 months - winning five of his last seven, while his other two finishes were second and third. Willie Mullins-trained Quai De Bourbon and Now Is The Hour are perceived to be Haiti Couleurs' biggest threats when looking at the betting lines, with the pair priced at 13/2 and 15/2 respectively. Haiti Couleurs is a 5/1 favourit with Sky Bet to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today Now Is The Hour boasts course form, with the Irish horse winning at Fairyhouse in January of last year. Meanwhile, Quai De Bourbon has won four of his last eight starts, including a victory by six lengths from Choccabloc in Ayr a year ago. Bioluminescence and Kinturk Kalanisi round out the five best-backed thoroughbreds in the market - with the former valued at 9/1 and the latter at 17/2 according to Sky Bet. Bioluminescence finished second at Fairyhouse last time out, while Kinturk Kalanisi has finished third or better in eight of his last nine starts. Sky Bet favourites for the Irish Grand National: Haiti Couleurs 5/1 Quai De Bourbon 13/2 Now Is The Hour 15/2 Bioluminescence 9/1 Kinturk Kalanisi 17/2
