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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
I've got a 15-2 each-way tip for Goodwood who can serve it up to red-hot favourite Field Of Gold in the Sussex Stakes
IF star colt Field Of Gold didn't enjoy quickening into the dip at Newmarket I wonder if he will like running downhill at Goodwood? It's just a thought. 1 The chances are Field Of Gold will bang in a third Group 1 on the trot in this afternoon's £1million Sussex Stakes, the feature of coverage on ITV. The Sussex has hosted some of the great horses. I'm talking Chief Singer, Zilzal, Giant's Causeway, Rock Of Gibraltar, Frankel, Kingman, Mohaather and Baaeed. Now that's a roll of honour. Field Of Gold was unlucky not to win the 2,000 Guineas, for all that he took an age to get going, but was brilliant in the Irish equivalent and the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, where the re-opposing Henri Matisse was given a lot to do but ran on well. John & Thady Gosden's grey is probably just too good under William Buick, replacing owner Juddmonte's banned retained rider Colin Keane. But before the 48hr decs I told anyone who'd listen that with three places HENRI MATISSE (3.05) was a cracking each-way bet and I'm sticking with it even though we only get two positions now. Aidan O'Brien's French Guineas victor will be better placed here than he was at Ascot. The Sussex is no two-horse race. Waiting for the three-year-olds is Rosallion, last year's Irish 2,000 Guineas victor and also a St James's Palace Stakes hero. This season he was third in the Lockinge and second in the Queen Anne. He's a class act for Sean Levey and Richard Hannon. Day 2 starts with a handicap for three-year-olds over 1m4f. It's a small field for a race like this. SUDU (1.20) is progressing well and looks a strong stayer for Roger Varian. Silvestre De Sousa takes the mount on a horse who caught the eye when fourth at Newbury (looked unlucky in running) before heading to Epsom and scoring readily. A mark of 86 looks reasonable to me and the gelded son of Teofilo has a proper chance. We go up in class for the Group 3 Oak Tree Stakes next. BRIGHT THUNDER (1.55) is a solid each-way bet for Sam James and Karl Burke. The recent Deauville winner has the pace to handle 7f no problem at all, and her second to Spiritual at Epsom was pretty useful form. She's run well here before when third to Crimson Advocate in the Conqueror and that effort came after a bad stumble at the start. In the Group 3 Molecomb I like the look of MILITARY CODE (2.30) who got mugged by Staya at Sandown last time. The Wootton Bassett colt had looked very promising early this season when scoring at Newmarket and Ascot but didn't get home over 6f in the Coventry when fancied. Five furlongs is his trip for now and he should have solid credentials to pounce late. Finally OUR GOLDEN ONE (3.45) might just outrun long odds for Tom Ward. She was a staying on third at Chester last time and that came after dropping in trip. She had been tried in Listed company earlier in the season at this track. She could have a bit more about her than just being a handicapper. A few quid each-way. 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:
The Herald Scotland
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Field Of Gold headlines 11 possibles for Sussex test
Kingman took on and beat his elders for the first time in the 2014 Sussex Stakes and Field Of Gold is a 4-9 favourite with Coral to follow suit in the hands of William Buick, who is set to deputise in the saddle for the suspended Colin Keane. SUPERSTAR! FIELD OF GOLD ROUTS THEM IN THE ST JAMES'S PALACE STAKES! #RoyalAscot — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 17, 2025 The Gosdens and owners Juddmonte have also confirmed Lockinge hero Lead Artist and while he is not expected to take on his stablemate, Juddmonte are set to field a second runner and a potential pacemaker for Field Of Gold in the form of Qirat, who has been supplemented at a cost of £70,000. Field Of Gold is one of five three-year-olds still in contention, with the other four all trained by Aidan O'Brien. The Ballydoyle handler has left in the French Guineas winner Henri Matisse, who was second to Field Of Gold at Royal Ascot, as well as Serengeti, The Lion In Winter and Exactly from his Classic crop, while he could also call upon talented older miler Diego Velazquez. Docklands (left) repels Rosallion at Royal Ascot (David Davies/PA) The Harry Eustace-trained Docklands and Richard Hannon's Rosallion look set to renew rivalry after finishing first and second with only a nose between them in the Queen Anne last month. The potential line-up is completed by Carl Spackler, who was a multiple Grade One winner in America for Chad Brown but was beaten into sixth place on his first start for leading Australian trainer Ciaron Maher in the Queen Anne.
Rhyl Journal
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Vespertilio pips My Mate Alfie in Dash thriller
One of Willie McCreery's stable stars, Verspertilio was not beaten far in the Greenlands Stakes over this course and distance last time out but was given a more patient ride this time around by Dylan Browne McMonagle. As Ger Lyons' My Mate Alfie produced his customary honest challenge from up near the pace, Browne McMonagle found himself towards the rear of the field as the race began to develop, but he had a willing partner as the daughter of Night Of Thunder quickly weaved her way to within striking distance. It was soon left to the the 2-1 favourite to fight out the conclusion with her main market rival My Mate Alfie, with just a short head separating them at the finish, as Vespertilio tasted success for the first time since claiming the Debutante Stakes as a two-year-old. McCreery said: 'She needs cover and lots of speed. Dylan was very patient and said when she hit the front she thought she had everything done and pulled herself up. 'I'm delighted to get her back in the winner's enclosure. She won a Group Two here as a two-year-old and was third in a French Guineas. 'It was hard to persuade the owners to bring her back to six furlongs as she had such good form over a mile, but it has paid off – Night Of Thunder puts loads of speed into them, the important thing is to switch her off early. 'We might go for the Maurice De Gheest. She has a French breeder premium so she gets another bonus on top if she does well over there.'
Leader Live
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Vespertilio pips My Mate Alfie in Dash thriller
One of Willie McCreery's stable stars, Verspertilio was not beaten far in the Greenlands Stakes over this course and distance last time out but was given a more patient ride this time around by Dylan Browne McMonagle. As Ger Lyons' My Mate Alfie produced his customary honest challenge from up near the pace, Browne McMonagle found himself towards the rear of the field as the race began to develop, but he had a willing partner as the daughter of Night Of Thunder quickly weaved her way to within striking distance. It was soon left to the the 2-1 favourite to fight out the conclusion with her main market rival My Mate Alfie, with just a short head separating them at the finish, as Vespertilio tasted success for the first time since claiming the Debutante Stakes as a two-year-old. McCreery said: 'She needs cover and lots of speed. Dylan was very patient and said when she hit the front she thought she had everything done and pulled herself up. 'I'm delighted to get her back in the winner's enclosure. She won a Group Two here as a two-year-old and was third in a French Guineas. 'It was hard to persuade the owners to bring her back to six furlongs as she had such good form over a mile, but it has paid off – Night Of Thunder puts loads of speed into them, the important thing is to switch her off early. 'We might go for the Maurice De Gheest. She has a French breeder premium so she gets another bonus on top if she does well over there.'
Western Telegraph
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Western Telegraph
Vespertilio pips My Mate Alfie in Dash thriller
One of Willie McCreery's stable stars, Verspertilio was not beaten far in the Greenlands Stakes over this course and distance last time out but was given a more patient ride this time around by Dylan Browne McMonagle. As Ger Lyons' My Mate Alfie produced his customary honest challenge from up near the pace, Browne McMonagle found himself towards the rear of the field as the race began to develop, but he had a willing partner as the daughter of Night Of Thunder quickly weaved her way to within striking distance. It was soon left to the the 2-1 favourite to fight out the conclusion with her main market rival My Mate Alfie, with just a short head separating them at the finish, as Vespertilio tasted success for the first time since claiming the Debutante Stakes as a two-year-old. McCreery said: 'She needs cover and lots of speed. Dylan was very patient and said when she hit the front she thought she had everything done and pulled herself up. 'I'm delighted to get her back in the winner's enclosure. She won a Group Two here as a two-year-old and was third in a French Guineas. 'It was hard to persuade the owners to bring her back to six furlongs as she had such good form over a mile, but it has paid off – Night Of Thunder puts loads of speed into them, the important thing is to switch her off early. 'We might go for the Maurice De Gheest. She has a French breeder premium so she gets another bonus on top if she does well over there.'
