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The Sun
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Awesome £650,000 horse with ‘a hell of an engine' instantly made Royal Ascot favourite after astonishing debut
THIS awesome £650,000 horse with 'a hell of an engine' was instantly made a Royal Ascot favourite after an astonishing debut. Word had been strong for Karl Burke's Wathnan-owned two-year-old filly Zelaina ahead of her bow over 5f at Nottingham. 1 But even jockey James Doyle was taken aback by the ease with which she obliterated rivals after bursting out the gates. Making all, she sauntered over the line ahead of 4-1 Secret Oath, the three-quarter length margin of victory flattering the runner-up. Punters branded the breeze-up buy an 'absolute weapon' and said she was 'the one we were waiting for' - as bookies immediately made her favourite for the Queen Mary. Burke and Doyle teamed up to win it with Leovanni last year. And Zelaina is now Ascot-bound for the Group 2 on Wednesday, the second day of the five-day festival. Clearly buzzing afterwards, Wathnan's retained rider Doyle said: "She'd been doing the right things at home. "She wasn't 100 per cent coming here, she's a had a couple of things that meant she needed an easy time. "But Karl said she's very fast and she's shown she has an engine. "She caught me by surprise out the gates - then up into that stride and away she went. "She's quite hot so we'll do a few things to iron that out ahead of Ascot. "But she's got a hell of a big engine and a plenty of pace. "I was the last person to pull up but she just stood so I let her relax then just trotted her back. "She took quite a blow at the furlong pole but I expect her to come along fitness-wise. "She didn't have the perfect prep coming into today… so expect her to improve a lot." Bookies introduced Zelaina as 4-1 joint-fav alongside Lady Iman. But they were immediately forced to cut her and now she is a best 7-2 fav with the likes of William Hill. . Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who:
The Sun
5 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: Oisin Murphy can steer this 14-1 chance to glory for Andrew Balding
Read on for the selections FIVER FLUTTER Horse racing tips: Oisin Murphy can steer this 14-1 chance to glory for Andrew Balding SUN Racing's Saturday picks are below. Back a horse by clicking their odds. LONGSHOT KING'S LYNN (1.48 Haydock) He was better than this level in his pomp and Oisin Murphy gets back on board today. He likes this trip and looks a big price for a place. EACH-WAY THIEF LEOVANNI (2.23 Haydock) She had some smart form last season and trainer Karl Burke is in excellent nick. DURAN (2.40 York) He likes the Knavesmire and landed a battling success at Haydock last time out. 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.
North Wales Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
‘Very, very useful' Venetian Sun could be Albany bound
Trainer Karl Burke has an envious hand in the juvenile division (Mike Egerton/PA) This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Karl Burke unleashed another potentially smart juvenile at Carlisle on Monday when Venetian Sun justified odds-on favouritism and earned quotes for the Albany Stakes in the process. That Royal Ascot contest over six furlongs is now her target after winning the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes, which had £40,000 on offer. Owned by Brighton supremo Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy, Venetian Sun (1-2) is a Starman filly who cost 240,000 guineas at the sales and won by one and a half lengths from a previous winner. The winner was introduced at 12-1 for the Albany by Betfair and Paddy Power. 'The bookmakers aren't doing me any favours, any two-year-old we run is odds-on!' Burke told Racing TV. 'She probably deserved to be odds-on, she's a beautiful filly, has worked very well and that's the first time she's been off the bridle, so there's loads of improvement in her. 'If she goes to Royal Ascot, it will be the Albany I would think, she's a real six-furlong filly. 'To be fair to Cliff (Lee), he gave her a lovely ride, he said he ended up hitting the front too soon because he didn't think she was going to do anything too quickly as it was just greenness, she'll learn loads from that. 'She lengthened but then Cliff thought she was just dossing a bit in front and then pulling up, she had a big gasp, so there's plenty of improvement. 'I would say it was a very good race for the grade – and for £40,000, so it should be. 'I would say she's very, very useful.'
Powys County Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
‘Very, very useful' Venetian Sun could be Albany bound
Karl Burke unleashed another potentially smart juvenile at Carlisle on Monday when Venetian Sun justified odds-on favouritism and earned quotes for the Albany Stakes in the process. That Royal Ascot contest over six furlongs is now her target after winning the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes, which had £40,000 on offer. Owned by Brighton supremo Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy, Venetian Sun (1-2) is a Starman filly who cost 240,000 guineas at the sales and won by one and a half lengths from a previous winner. The winner was introduced at 12-1 for the Albany by Betfair and Paddy Power. 'The bookmakers aren't doing me any favours, any two-year-old we run is odds-on!' Burke told Racing TV. 'She probably deserved to be odds-on, she's a beautiful filly, has worked very well and that's the first time she's been off the bridle, so there's loads of improvement in her. 'If she goes to Royal Ascot, it will be the Albany I would think, she's a real six-furlong filly. 'To be fair to Cliff (Lee), he gave her a lovely ride, he said he ended up hitting the front too soon because he didn't think she was going to do anything too quickly as it was just greenness, she'll learn loads from that. 'She lengthened but then Cliff thought she was just dossing a bit in front and then pulling up, she had a big gasp, so there's plenty of improvement. 'I would say it was a very good race for the grade – and for £40,000, so it should be. 'I would say she's very, very useful.'
Glasgow Times
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Secret Hideaway advertises Ascot claims with shock success
A runner-up at Ripon on debut, she was sent off a 33-1 shot in the hands of PJ McDonald, who bided his time in the early stages as Karl Burke's impressive Wolverhampton scorer, the fancied Love Olivia, led the field down the Knavesmire. Richard Hannon's 15-8 favourite Harry's Girl took over in the final furlong, but McDonald was soon conjuring up a finishing flourish from his mount who stormed home by half a length. The winner was introduced into the Queen Mary Stakes market at 14-1 by both Betfair and Paddy Power, with Keatley confirming the Royal meeting would come under consideration. He said: 'She's a decent filly and I've always thought plenty of her. 'Her heart is the biggest part of her, as you saw there. I ran her to educate her over the sharp five but I think she'll stay six no bother and maybe even seven in time. 'She will improve a load as the year goes on, I'll speak to the owners and Ascot will probably be the obvious place to go. 'We'll speak and see which race we like the look of. 'She's brilliant, very laid back and a pleasure to have anything to do with.' Jane Chapple-Hyam is targeting big-race honours in France with Kon Tiki after she maintained her unbeaten record with an assured display in the Sky Bet Fillies' Stakes. Previously successful on the all-weather at Wolverhampton in December and Kempton in April, the Night Of Thunder filly was an 11-2 shot as she stepped up in class for her turf debut in what looked a strong edition of a Listed event better known as the Michael Seely Memorial. After being held up off the strong early pace, Kon Tiki ploughed a lone furrow closest to the stands' rail from halfway up the straight and having quickened smartly to grab the lead, she had enough in hand to repel the late challenge of Bermuda Longtail by half a length in the hands of David Egan. Chapple-Hyam said: 'I had her in the (1000) Guineas but decided to come here, she was coming off the all-weather and I just thought it was a nice start for her. 'It allowed her to come through in her coat and Mr Harris (owner) likes them to go gradually up the staircase, no rush. 'We'll head for the Sandringham, a Group Two at Chantilly, and that's a nice stepping-stone from the Listed race today. For me, I'd be hoping for the Sandringham and then the Falmouth.' Karl Burke's Thunder Run (5-1) snatched success in final stride of the Knights Solicitors Handicap, winning under Clifford Lee having just edged out Michael Bell's 9-2 favourite Tony Montana. 'He's just needed to relax, I was worried after half a furlong because he'd taken off with Cliff and the last thing I wanted was to make the running,' said Burke. 'He managed to get him back, once he gets a bit of cover he drops his head and he got him into a lovely rhythm. 'I think he's a good horse, once he learns to race a little more economically early on I think he's definitely a Listed or Group Three horse. 'The Wolferton at Royal Ascot could be the plan, the owners who bought him before the Lincoln paid a good bit of money for him and they've never had a runner at Royal Ascot before.' Richard Spencer's The Man was then the winner of the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap to give Egan a double, striking by two and a quarter lengths at 14-1. John and Thady Gosden's Bowmark made light work of the Darley EBF 'Confined' Novice Stakes under William Buick, winning at a canter by four lengths as the 1-3 favourite. 'He's a beautiful, big horse, it was his first start off the all-weather he's taken it all very well,' said John Gosden. 'He's had to come across the Knavesmire and he's run a very nice race I think. 'We might go to the Heron Stakes with him, that might be an obvious place that would play to his strengths but we'll have to see how he comes out of this. 'He's a grand horse with a lot of class and a lot of scope about him.' The concluding Yorkshire Equine Practice Handicap then went to James Owen's Delicacy at 14-1 under Sam James.
