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The Sun
21 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘Her form keeps stacking up' – Templegate's NAP poised to strike for shrewd connections
TEMPLEGATE takes on Thursday's action confident of building the bank for Epsom. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. ETERNAL SUNSHINE (2.42 Hamilton, nap) She should really be coming here looking for a hat-trick after narrow defeats at Musselburgh and Ayr. Jim Goldie's mare was caught on the wrong part of the track last time and did well to be beaten just half a length. This is a good chance to get on top. MESAAFI (4.55 Lingfield, nb) Comes here without a penalty for winning at Chelmsford on Sunday. He relishes this trip on the all-weather and he can deliver in the same grade as last time out. KEYBAAR (3.20 Lingfield, treble) Created a good impression when third on debut at Kempton. William Haggas has given him a little break since then and he looks ready to get off the mark. DEEP PURPLE (2.00 Uttoxeter, Lucky 15) Showed promise when beaten less than three lengths on handicap debut at Warwick. He drops back into novice company for the Skeltons with a huge chance. Templegate's tips 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 Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Horse racing tips: ‘She won't be caught quick out the gate' – Templegate's 7-2 NAP
TEMPLEGATE tackles Wednesday's racing confident of bashing the bookies and building the pot for Derby weekend. Back a horse by clicking their odds below. THUNDEROUS LOVE (3.22 Nottingham, nap) She made a cracking start to the season with a win on the sand at Southwell before following up nicely here two runs ago. Her hat-trick bid was thwarted by a shockingly slow start at Salisbury which gave her little chance. She's usually better away at the stalls and can get back on track with a speedier start in this modest race. MR JETMAN (7.22 Ripon, nb) He was impressive when scoring over course and distance 17 days ago. He has never been out of the frame at this Yorkshire track and should be right there again. Has been second on all three starts and can go one better. He shapes as though this step up in distance will suit. Looks good for the Lucky 15. She took a fair step forward when second at Chester last time and looks ready to win for William Haggas. Templegate's tips 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:
South Wales Guardian
24-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Guardian
Royal Ascot reappearance adds up for Economics
William Haggas only managed to get one run into him as a juvenile but the son of Night Of Thunder soon made up for lost time last term, stepping up on a Newbury maiden win to demolish his Dante rivals at York by six lengths. Connections resisted the temptation to go for the Derby with such an unfurnished type and he rewarded that patience with a Group Two triumph at Deauville and then a thrilling victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, where he edged out Auguste Rodin by a neck. Despite closing his campaign with a below-par effort in the Champion Stakes at Ascot, Economics remains one of the most exciting horses in training and is tipped for big things this season. Assistant trainer Maureen Haggas told Racing TV: 'The plan is to go to Ascot and he looks great. We've been happy with him and at the moment, he's progressing as William wants, so it's all systems go for Ascot. 'He's done really well from three to four, he's strengthened up, he's got much more bulk about him and strength behind the saddle, so hopefully that will stand him in good stead. 'He always looked very leggy last year, he doesn't look leggy anymore. He's a big horse obviously, but he really has put on some muscle, which is good.'
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Tom Marquand up for the fight as Dubai Honour aims to halt Voyage Bubble's bid for history
The 27-year-old is hoping to break his Group One duck in Hong Kong on the four-time top-level scorer Tom Marquand has huge respect for Triple Crown-seeking Voyage Bubble but thinks Dubai Honour has the right credentials to give the United Kingdom back-to-back wins in Sunday's Group One Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2,400m) at Sha Tin. Marquand and Dubai Honour are yet to win a top-level prize back home but the pair come alive when sent abroad, winning three Group Ones in Sydney and another in France. The Pride Of Dubai galloper finished second in December's Group One Hong Kong Vase (2,400m) and has remained in career-best form since, landing the Group One Tancred Stakes at Rosehill (2,400m) on April 1. Just 11 days later, Dubai Honour ran a mighty race to finish second to superstar mare Via Sistina in the Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2,000m) and after a month's breather back in the UK, he is back on the road. It's a matter of honour! 👏@WilliamHaggas and @TomMarquand do it again with Dubai Honour who pops another Australian G1 on his shelf with a win in the Tancred Stakes!@aus_turf_club — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 1, 2025 Marquand reports the galloper to be in rude health as he prepares to emulate Rebel's Romance and win the Champions & Chater Cup for the raiders. 'I haven't been massively involved with him since his last run but Issy Paul is basically world-renowned for looking after him now – she does an amazing job,' said Marquand. 'Physically and mentally he's been doing really well and she's happy with him. That's obviously exactly what I want to be hearing. The travelling never affects him now – he's an older gelding so it doesn't faze him. 'He's got that attitude that makes it that much more straightforward – travelling is not an easy thing to do for the horses so it makes our life a lot easier.' Affectionately known as 'Aussie Tom' for his exploits Down Under, 18-time Group One hero Marquand is yet to bag a big one in Hong Kong, but Dubai Honour is in the form of his life and could be the horse to set the record straight. Voyage Bubble, who bids to become just the second horse to win the Hong Kong Triple Crown, is set to be a huge thorn in his side, though Marquand is looking to Rebel's Romance's performance last year to help with any doubts. 'It's been amazing really, to say he's in the form of his life would probably be fair,' said Marquand. 'The mile-and-a-half trip is definitely more his gig now and there was no disgrace going down to a mare of Via Sistina's calibre last start over a trip that was inadequate for him these days. 'With his racing style and the way he's matured – and the way he can switch off during his races – the mile and a half has just become perfect for him. The champ Via Sistina claims the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes with ease, equalling Winx's record of 7 Group 1's in a season! 🤩 What a mare!@cwallerracing | @mcacajamez | @YulongInvest | @aus_turf_club | @WorldPool — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 12, 2025 'At the top level, you need everything in your favour and no chinks in your armour, and he needs the trip for that to be the case. 'We're hoping that the stamina element could be the difference between winning and losing for us. Rebel's Romance showed last year that it can be and you need those advantages going up against a horse like Voyage Bubble.' The promotional material has billed the race as an epic clash between one of Hong Kong's best and a foreign raider poised to spoil his big moment, with Voyage Bubble on the edge of something historic. And although Marquand has the utmost respect for Voyage Bubble, he has every faith that his partner can do the business come Sunday. CLASS PREVAILS! 🙌 Aiming to become the second horse to win Hong Kong's #TripleCrown after River Verdon in 1993/94, Voyage Bubble captures the second leg - @Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup - with @mcacajamez at Sha Tin... 🏆@WorldPool | #LoveRacing | #HKracing — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) February 23, 2025 'I think he's probably the one to beat. At the trip, he's the one you know that will stay and is proven at it at the highest level,' said Marquand. 'That said, you can't forget a horse like Voyage Bubble – he's a horse who performs at a high level all the time and class can stretch a horse through. It would be very naive to think that the distance alone will get him beat. 'Being involved in these types of races is a lot of fun, I – and Dubai Honour, too – have been lucky to clash against some proper champions. It's not quite as fun when you're not winning them, but it's still an enjoyable thing having a horse that's up for the challenge to take on these types of races. 'Dubai Honour and Voyage Bubble are the talking horses and the ones to beat based on the level of form they bring and the consistency. 'You can never forget a Hong Kong Derby winner like Cap Ferrat but I just think the fact these boys can boast top-level form on multiple occasions is what sets them apart and makes them such an attractive match-up.'
Leader Live
24-05-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
Royal Ascot reappearance adds up for Economics
William Haggas only managed to get one run into him as a juvenile but the son of Night Of Thunder soon made up for lost time last term, stepping up on a Newbury maiden win to demolish his Dante rivals at York by six lengths. Connections resisted the temptation to go for the Derby with such an unfurnished type and he rewarded that patience with a Group Two triumph at Deauville and then a thrilling victory in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, where he edged out Auguste Rodin by a neck. Despite closing his campaign with a below-par effort in the Champion Stakes at Ascot, Economics remains one of the most exciting horses in training and is tipped for big things this season. Assistant trainer Maureen Haggas told Racing TV: 'The plan is to go to Ascot and he looks great. We've been happy with him and at the moment, he's progressing as William wants, so it's all systems go for Ascot. 'He's done really well from three to four, he's strengthened up, he's got much more bulk about him and strength behind the saddle, so hopefully that will stand him in good stead. 'He always looked very leggy last year, he doesn't look leggy anymore. He's a big horse obviously, but he really has put on some muscle, which is good.'
