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RTÉ News
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
The Lion In Winter bids to make divine return in Dante Stakes
Betfred Derby favourite The Lion In Winter is set for a York showdown with Charlie Appleby's unbeaten Alpine Trail after both were declared for the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes. Aidan O'Brien's son of Sea The Stars was a winner on the Knavesmire in the Acomb Stakes when last seen, getting the better of James Owen's reopposing Wimbledon Hawkeye and Appleby's subsequent 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court. That performance saw him shoot to the top of the betting for the Derby and he now puts his Epsom credentials to the test on his return to action. Meanwhile, Godolphin's Alpine Trail has steadily been rising through the ranks and was supplemented into this Group Two event after comfortably claiming a Newmarket Listed contest earlier this month. A total of 11 colts will face the starter, including Simon and Ed Crisford's Sea Scout, the winner of Epsom's Blue Riband Trial, and Raphael Freire's Tuscan Hills, unbeaten at two and a good winner of a Pontefract Listed race in the autumn. John and Thady Gosden will saddle Sandown Classic Trial third Damysus and Feilden Stakes third Nightwalker, while Ed Walker's improving Mister Rizz, Ralph Beckett's Pride of Arras and Andrew Balding' Royal Playwright complete the field. In the supporting Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' Stakes the leading Arc fancy Kalpana is a notable omission, with Oisin Murphy now set to partner Andrew Balding-trained stablemate See The Fire. Also amongst the eight heading to post are Appleby's recent Newmarket third Beautiful Love, Owen Burrows' Park Hill Stakes winner Nakheel and Nottinghamshire Oaks heroine Ambiente Amigo. There is Listed action in the British Stallion Studs EBF Westow Stakes, where Archie Watson's smart juvenile Aesterius tops nine declarations when making his seasonal reappearance.
Glasgow Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Owen hoping he has Derby ace with Wimbledon Hawkeye
Owen said prior to the son of Kameko's Newmarket run that a top-five finish would be the perfect preparation for a tilt at the Epsom Classic and he is now relishing the thought of stepping the colt up in trip. 'He's come out of the Guineas well and we think he will improve for a step up in trip and that's what he showed at Newmarket really, he settled nicely and stayed on well, I thought,' said Owen. Trainer James Owen is dreaming of Derby glory (Mike Egerton/PA) 'We'll keep an eye on the Dante but the Derby is the big aim with him. We've got a nice lead-up time to Epsom and he's had his first two runs for the season and it's exciting to go to Epsom with him. 'He deserves his place in the Derby and I thought he ran a great trial. I think he came on from his Craven run and improved a little bit and he's also a horse who improved with every start last year, but most importantly I think he is crying out for a step up in trip.' Wimbledon Hawkeye is as short as 25-1 in places for the Derby and split the market leaders for the premier classic, Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter (first) and Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court (third), when they all clashed in the Acomb Stakes at York last summer. Wimbledon Hawkeye on the Newmarket gallops (John Hoy/The Jockey Club) The Gredley Family-owned colt went on to scoop Group Two honours in the Royal Lodge as a two-year-old and will now attempt to go one better than the owners' Ambiente Friendly, who was second to City Of Troy at Epsom 12 months ago. 'It's unbelievable to have such a horse and it was great to have a Guineas runner and he ran with huge credit – and it will be fantastic to have a Derby runner,' continued Owen, who will saddle his first runner in the Derby in just his second season training on the Flat. 'He's a well-balanced colt, who should enjoy the track and get the trip and I'm looking forward to it.'
Powys County Times
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Powys County Times
Owen hoping he has Derby ace with Wimbledon Hawkeye
James Owen is dreaming of Betfred Derby glory after Wimbledon Hawkeye's commendable fifth-placed effort in the 2000 Guineas. Owen said prior to the son of Kameko's Newmarket run that a top-five finish would be the perfect preparation for a tilt at the Epsom Classic and he is now relishing the thought of stepping the colt up in trip. 'He's come out of the Guineas well and we think he will improve for a step up in trip and that's what he showed at Newmarket really, he settled nicely and stayed on well, I thought,' said Owen. 'We'll keep an eye on the Dante but the Derby is the big aim with him. We've got a nice lead-up time to Epsom and he's had his first two runs for the season and it's exciting to go to Epsom with him. 'He deserves his place in the Derby and I thought he ran a great trial. I think he came on from his Craven run and improved a little bit and he's also a horse who improved with every start last year, but most importantly I think he is crying out for a step up in trip.' Wimbledon Hawkeye is as short as 25-1 in places for the Derby and split the market leaders for the premier classic, Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter (first) and Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court (third), when they all clashed in the Acomb Stakes at York last summer. The Gredley Family-owned colt went on to scoop Group Two honours in the Royal Lodge as a two-year-old and will now attempt to go one better than the owners' Ambiente Friendly, who was second to City Of Troy at Epsom 12 months ago. 'It's unbelievable to have such a horse and it was great to have a Guineas runner and he ran with huge credit – and it will be fantastic to have a Derby runner,' continued Owen, who will saddle his first runner in the Derby in just his second season training on the Flat. 'He's a well-balanced colt, who should enjoy the track and get the trip and I'm looking forward to it.'
South Wales Argus
08-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Owen hoping he has Derby ace with Wimbledon Hawkeye
Owen said prior to the son of Kameko's Newmarket run that a top-five finish would be the perfect preparation for a tilt at the Epsom Classic and he is now relishing the thought of stepping the colt up in trip. 'He's come out of the Guineas well and we think he will improve for a step up in trip and that's what he showed at Newmarket really, he settled nicely and stayed on well, I thought,' said Owen. Trainer James Owen is dreaming of Derby glory (Mike Egerton/PA) 'We'll keep an eye on the Dante but the Derby is the big aim with him. We've got a nice lead-up time to Epsom and he's had his first two runs for the season and it's exciting to go to Epsom with him. 'He deserves his place in the Derby and I thought he ran a great trial. I think he came on from his Craven run and improved a little bit and he's also a horse who improved with every start last year, but most importantly I think he is crying out for a step up in trip.' Wimbledon Hawkeye is as short as 25-1 in places for the Derby and split the market leaders for the premier classic, Aidan O'Brien's The Lion In Winter (first) and Charlie Appleby's 2000 Guineas hero Ruling Court (third), when they all clashed in the Acomb Stakes at York last summer. Wimbledon Hawkeye on the Newmarket gallops (John Hoy/The Jockey Club) The Gredley Family-owned colt went on to scoop Group Two honours in the Royal Lodge as a two-year-old and will now attempt to go one better than the owners' Ambiente Friendly, who was second to City Of Troy at Epsom 12 months ago. 'It's unbelievable to have such a horse and it was great to have a Guineas runner and he ran with huge credit – and it will be fantastic to have a Derby runner,' continued Owen, who will saddle his first runner in the Derby in just his second season training on the Flat. 'He's a well-balanced colt, who should enjoy the track and get the trip and I'm looking forward to it.'
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, May 3
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Newmarket, Thirsk, Goodwood, Hexham, Uttoxeter and Doncaster. Newmarket Robin Goodfellow 1.10 Vadream 1.45 Aramram 2.20 Dutch Decoy 2.55 RUMSTAR (nap) 3.35 Wimbledon Hawkeye (nb) 4.05 French Master 4.40 The Dragon King 5.15 Rockin' The Boat 5.50 Crack Shot Gimcrack 1.10 Unequal Love (nb) 1.45 Stanage 2.20 Approval 2.55 Beautiful Diamond 3.35 RULING COURT (nap) 4.05 Knightswood 4.40 Invictus Gold 5.15 White Crown Star 5.50 Crack Shot NEWMARKET – 1.45 MORE THUNDER (nap); 3.35 Field Of Gold (nb). NORTHERNER – 2.55 BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND (nap). Thirsk Robin Goodfellow 1.35 Magic Box 2.05 Dacres Cross 2.35 Obelix 3.15 Woroodd 3.50 Toby Tops 4.23 Kings Merchant 4.55 Ready Freddie Go 5.30 Super Hit Gimcrack 1.35 Simba's Pride 2.05 Goldenstateofmind 2.35 Our Havana 3.15 Woroodd 3.50 Toby Tops 4.23 Bay Breeze 4.55 Lethal Nymph 5.30 Jez Bomb NORTHERNER – 2.05 Under The Radar (nb). Goodwood Robin Goodfellow 1.30 Jungle Run 2.00 Sirona 2.40 Mr Hampstead 3.20 Tsuki 3.55 Valvano 4.33 Invincible Duke 5.05 Consolidation Gimcrack 1.30 Ancient Times 2.00 Crimson Advocate 2.40 Mr Hampstead 3.20 Fantasmic 3.55 Galyx 4.33 British Blue 5.05 Philanthropist Hexham Robin Goodfellow 4.28 Matchless 5.00 Saxon Star 5.35 First Street 6.10 Horn Cape 6.40 Divas Doyen 7.10 Super Citizen 7.40 Twp Stori 8.10 Robert d'Ores Gimcrack 4.28 Jubilee Gold 5.00 Destination Dubai 5.35 Shakeyatailfeather 6.10 Smokeringinthedark 6.40 Pure Surf 7.10 Kicksaftersix 7.40 Killybegs Jet Lady 8.10 Tarbat Ness Uttoxeter Robin Goodfellow 4.10 Settle Down Jill 4.45 Salley Gardens 5.20 Les's Jersey Royal 5.55 Nocte Volatus 6.30 Monviel 7.00 Side Stepper 7.30 Seraphic 8.00 Ambassador Gimcrack 4.10 Trustintimes 4.45 Salley Gardens 5.20 Star Vantage 5.55 Destroytheevidence 6.30 For Pleasure 7.00 McGregors Charge 7.30 Seraphic 8.00 The Last Drop Doncaster Robin Goodfellow 5.10 Take A Breath 5.45 Mister Rizz 6.20 Nakeeb 6.50 Novello Lad 7.20 Rogue Dancer 7.54 Melek Alreeh 8.24 Carlyle Square Gimcrack 5.10 Graduated 5.45 Mister Rizz 6.20 Nakeeb 6.50 Danzart 7.20 Chuti Manika 7.54 Bas Bleu 8.24 Calibos
