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Robust Warrior and Rajaking put their unbeaten data on the road on this afternoon’s function from Windsor – considered one of 13 stay home races on Sky Sports activities Racing at present.
7.15 Windsor – Unbeaten contenders Robust Warrior and Rajaking conflict
Richard Fahey’s three-year-old Robust Warrior is the one to look at right here, having crushed Hammer The Hammer on debut, who has since climbed to a handicap ranking off 100, confirming that type. He then gained at Pontefract following an extended layoff and is sure to return on heaps for that effort and seeks to stay unbeaten on this Fitzdares Dash Sequence Handicap. Clearly he is extremely regarded, holding a speculative entry within the Commonwealth Cup – which is a race his coach gained with Good Energy again in 2022.
One other with massive claims is Rajaking for the Stuart Williams staff, who can be bidding to stay unbeaten after successful his first two begins. He has a sport angle and can seemingly be staying on within the closing levels.
The extra uncovered contender is Kevin Philippart De Foy’s So Darn Scorching, who has carried out nicely in some high Class 2 handicaps, together with when ending third at Newmarket lately. Jack Mitchell is again on board, having gained on him at Lingfield in February and he’s a giant participant with expertise within the locker.
Legendary Composer completes the shortlist in what seems to be a cracking matchup, stay on Sky Sports activities Racing.
7.45 Windsor – Westridge and Silver Gunn function
Westridge was given a gap mark of 88 on his handicap debut after beating stablemate Roi De France at Windsor. His mark has since dropped to 85 following some sub-par efforts, however he bounced again to point out his capability when simply being headed within the closing strides at Kempton final day trip. That run got here in first-time cheekpieces, and he ought to go shut once more with Rab Havlin within the driving seat this time.
Marco Botti’s Silver Gunn has gained twice at Windsor, together with off a mark of 80 right here. He additionally ran nicely in defeat on this race final yr off the identical mark. This runner additionally went shut over course and distance final time and stays a giant participant regardless of a 3lb rise.
Final-time-out winners Morcar and Hitched arrive in good type and will have a say, while Nap Hand shall be seeking to bounce again from a few disappointing outings when stepping down in school for Alan King.
3.00 Brighton – Al Shaqab Racing’s Hattal headlines
Ollie Sangster’s Simmering ran a cracker within the 1000 Guineas for Al Shaqab Racing, and the identical mixture have a brand new filly on the scene with Hattal, who makes her debut. This No Nay By no means filly value 320,000 guineas and all eyes shall be on her to go shut, particularly given she is receiving 5lb from the colts and geldings on this Weatherbys Racing Financial institution Maiden Stakes.
Getreadytorumble was hampered at Wolverhampton lately however nonetheless plugged on nicely as soon as switched to complete second. Jack Channon shall be hopeful he can go one higher this time with Nicola Currie within the saddle.
Richard Hughes and Finley Marsh staff up with Lazzar, who drops again in journey after a strong third over six furlongs at Windsor final day trip. He is probably the most skilled within the area and can look to place that to good use as he bids to interrupt his maiden tag.
In The Metropolis completes the quartet, coming back from a break after being gelded. Since ending ninth on debut at Newbury in September he has switched to the Warren Greatrex yard and is considerably of an unknown amount.
Better of the remainder
At Brighton, current course and distance victor Twilight Visitor headlines the line-up for the Obtain The Star Sports activities App Handicap (4.10pm). He should carry a 5lb penalty beneath David Egan however stands each probability of defying that, being the one in-form contender.
The South Coast card closes with the Starsports.Wager Categorised Stakes at 5.15pm, the place Victors Dream shall be seeking to go one higher after solely being crushed half a size over the course and distance final month. Phoebe Edwards’ 7lb declare might show pivotal.
Over at Windsor, American Gulf – a half-brother to the likes of Mammas Lady and Arabie – makes his debut for Paul and Oliver Cole within the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes. Charlie Hills’ Darkish Angel colt will make for attention-grabbing opposition, additionally making a primary begin for connections.
Rossa Ryan and Ralph Beckett staff up as soon as extra about Jettie’s Run, who switches to turf for the primary time within the Obtain The Fitzdares App Now Fillies’ Novice Stakes.
Watch each race from Windsor and Brighton, stay on Sky Sports activities Racing.