Siouxperb takes on St Helier and Royal Strike in the pick of Friday’s action from Newcastle – live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.45 Newcastle – Coventry let-down Siouxperb back in action
Siouxperb clashes with promising newcomers in the Sky Sports Racing Sky 415 Novice Stakes.
Despite being fancied in the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot, Archie Watson’s charge disappointed, fading tamely to finish 18th of the 21 runners. He reportedly ran without a left-hind shoe and on the disadvantaged side of the track, which are perhaps fair excuses.
Now gelded, the Valmont-owned horse still retains a Gimcrack entry but must return to form under a penalty if he is to take up that assignment at York in August.
The Kevin Ryan-trained 325,000gns yearling St Helier is a half-brother to Listed winner Noble Title and five-furlong two-year-old winner Rare Jewel.
Tattersalls Breeze-Up purchases Royal Strike and Sonic Angel could pose potential threats, while Blue Pete could fare better up in trip but down in class after disappointing on debut at Beverley
3.10 Wolverhampton – Carnival of Light and Bella Bisbee key contenders
Carnival of Light and Bella Bisbee headline a trappy Call 01902 390016 To Name A Race Fillies’ Handicap.
Carnival of Light showed marked improvement when a runaway winner at Wolverhampton less than two weeks ago. She returns on handicap debut with an opening mark of 84, which could prove lenient. Oli Stammers retains the ride on the four-year-old, who may progress further.
Course-and-distance-winner Bella Bisbee was beaten on the line just a week ago at Lingfield and would pose stiff opposition if running to a similar level. Christian Howarth’s 3lb claim could prove useful as he replaces Kieran O’Neill in the saddle.
Ghisa caught the eye when running on at Southwell last month. She remains unexposed, and the step up back to seven furlongs should put her in a great position of making it a third win from four starts on the British all-weather.
Of the others, Tarot could be of interest stepping back into calmer waters after finding Class Two handicap company too tough a test at Newmarket the last day. Trainer Roger Varian is on a good run, boasting around a 38 per cent strike-rate.
3.55 Newcastle – Taaklam looks to bounce back at Gosforth Park
With Sunlit Sea a non-runner, the QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap could be the stage for Taaklam to bounce back after racing too freely at Catterick last time out.
PJ McDonald’s mount is returned to five furlongs for the first time since his debut, and, coupled with the move back to the all-weather, they could be catalysts for improvement.
Go Lockers Go should remain competitive back at the minimum trip and Nana’s Boy George can make further progress after a gelding operation post-Wolverhampton success.
Best of the rest
At Wolverhampton, the 2pm attheraces.com/marketmovers Maiden Fillies’ Stakes sees the Gosden team hand a first start to Godolphin’s 250,000gns yearling Gilding The Lily. The Blue Point filly is a half-sister to Brunch, who was a decent operator at Listed level at his peak.
Last-time-out-winners Gunfighter and Lessay headline Dunstall Park’s Get Raceday Ready Handicap (2.35pm) before Sir Mark Prescott’s Roc de Fer is quickly turned out in the Race & Rest – Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Handicap at 4.20pm after his impressive Southwell success last time.
At Bath, the highlight on the card is the 7.18pm Compare Betting Sites At gambling.com Restricted Novice Stakes, where Nzuri could progress for the Barry Brennan stable.
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