Some of the biggest names from the weighing room head to Ascot on Friday where the Champagne Handicap is on display, as well as action from Newcastle, All live on Sky Sports Racing.
4.45 Ascot – Ozu’s struggle and the great partnership of advantage
the Palmer & Co Champagne Handicap (4.45) The competition looks to be typical at Ascot, with all seven runners looking to maintain their claims.
Saeed bin Suroor won this race last year with the Dubai Mirage and Great partnership The Wizards represent Newmarket this time under the leadership of Oisin Murphy. The eight-year-old will top the weights as he looks to go one better than he was when he finished second over the course and distance in July.
Former champion jockey Ryan Moore heads to six rounds on the card, including Aerion’s power By Sir Michael Stout. The five-year-old was last seen finishing fourth in the Royal Hunt Cup at the Royal Meeting in June at odds of 40/1.
Richard Hannon Ozo He has performed well in the top handicaps this season, including when behind Aerion Power in sixth at Royal Ascot, and is bidding for his first success since October 2020.
Marco Botti-trained DaysofourlivesThe colt, who scored at Kempton on his last start of 2022, will need to bounce back from a grueling effort when he finished sixth in a similar handicap at Newmarket last time out.
2.25 Ascot – Asouk O’Brien gets off to an exciting start
An adorable group of selectively bred 2-year-olds collide in… Charbonnel et Walker British EBF Maiden Stakes (2.25) Over seven furlongs.
Aidan O’Brien featured none other than Paddington in this competition last season and Kestrel He represents the main coach here. The son of Justify, out of the mare Galileo, made his debut under Ryan Moore.
Saeed bin Suroor Olympic candle He caught the eye when staying strong to finish third on his debut at Newbury and should be close to a natural progression.
Owen Burroughs Facilitator He was favorite when finishing third in the Novice at Salisbury and should relish this step up in the trip.
4.30 Newcastle – Burke’s Dark Encounter has a chance to exit the target
the Gowland and Dawson Nursery (4.30) It seems like a good opportunity for Carl Burke A dark encounter To get off the mark on the fifth attempt.
The son of Dark Angel went over odds of 40/1 when finishing fourth of 20 in a £50,000 contest at York last month and is only five to win here.
Charlie Johnston Albin power He is feared on his handicap debut after showing some promise in three starts, including a fourth place here in July.
Ollie Bears Condolences He is the only winner in the field, having taken the Musselburgh’s first car on his third start, and had a huge run when finishing third in the sales race at Newmarket last month.
Two floods He is winless in five starts but would claim second-to-last place at Goodwood.
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