UK- Newmarket Guineas Festival 5/3-5/5

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First two Classics in GB this weekend, 3yos in the 2000 Guineas on Saturday, 3yo fillies in the 1000 Guineas on Sunday, both races at a mile.


Newmarket- Friday


GOING: GOOD (GoingStick: 7.3) (Showers)


NEW R2 (9:25am ET)- 1m2f (Row) Newmarket Stakes (Listed Race) (Colts & Geldings) (Class 1) (3yo)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-03/864548


NEW R3 (10:00am ET)- 7f (Row) Handicap (Class 2) (4yo+ 0-105)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-03/864550


NEW R4 (10:35am ET)- 7f (Row) King Charles II Stakes (Listed Race) (Class 1) (3yo)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-03/864549


NEW R5 (11:10am ET)- 1m4f (Row) Jockey Club Stakes (Group 2) (Class 1) (4yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-03/864547




TW

[1hooper]

Do you see an option other than City of Troy?

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Newmarket- Saturday


NEW R1 (8:10am ET)- 6f (Row) British EBF Ellen Chaloner Stakes (Listed) (The Kilvington Stakes) (Fillies & Mares) (Class 1) (3yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/864554


NEW R2 (8:45am ET)- 6f (Row) Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (4yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/863446


NEW R3 (9:20am ET)- 1m1f (Row) Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/863447


NEW R4 (9:55am ET)- 5f (Row) Palace House Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3yo+)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/864553


NEW R5 (10:35am ET)- 1m (Row) 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo)

City Of Troy versus ten other classy 3yos which all have a shot at hitting the board.

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/861256


NEW R6 (11:10am ET)- 1m4f (Row) Handicap (Class 2) (4yo+ 0-105)

www.racingpost.com/racecards/38/newmarket/2024-05-04/864555




TW

[tenfurlongs]

May 2, 2024 11:12:56 GMT -5 1hooper said:

Do you see an option other than City of Troy?

Aidan O'Brien has been very clear that he, and Ryan Moore, feel that City Of Troy is an unusual horse, the best they've trained and ridden. His way of going and the way he runs through (and past) the line is exceptional. His opponents all have massive potential, but have many lengths to find to match City Of Troy's best performance in the Dewhurst (GI). I will say that the O'Brien barn has been uncharacteristically cool this season, going 3/26 (12%) the last two weeks, with only two maiden wins and Kyprios' dominance against overmatched rivals at Navan in the Vintage Crop S. (Listed). I wouldn't try to beat him, but won't be stunned if he is.
 

www.racingpost.com/news/festivals/guineas-festival/confirmed-runners-and-riders-for-the-2000-guineas-at-newmarket-plus-an-early-tip-aVerd0V54eSa/

www.racingpost.com/news/festivals/guineas-festival/2024-qipco-2000-guineas-contenders-assessing-the-key-runners-for-the-big-race-on-saturday-a305T3a1D9AG

www.racingpost.com/news/britain/sean-levey-confident-rosallion-can-run-a-massive-race-against-exceptional-city-of-troy-in-2000-guineas-a1RTZ7q0b0Kk




TW

[5wide]

May 2, 2024 11:12:56 GMT -5 1hooper said:

Do you see an option other than City of Troy?

Rosallion - if its firm. He scratches if soft.

[5wide]

www.sportinglife.com/racing/news/qipco-2000-guineas-analysis-or-can-city-of-troy-be-beaten-in-seasons-first-classic/217629?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ZQhd4IZDMS0Z5MYKzD0VgPw2nkim4Uv_9pK0dV8Hoc0PQ363B9w7v33c_aem_ARsk1eewHA4XaCvL-z48Iar0LLVdfu-dkvV3_XxdN4b4Aas_ohZJsy19x97z8Y3GR75PZjY2SmkasSul4QvV-OSa

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Newmarket Saturday 


R1 3up f&m Listed 6F

#1- Funny Story (9-2) was competitive at this level last year, carries 3lbs extra for Listed win over C&D in October. Beckett yard has had a slow start, but she’s the class of the field. #6- Star Guest (7-2) has been progressive through four turf starts, gets her ground, has to overcome July layoff.

EX- 1,6/1,6,7,9




TW

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R2- 4up Heritage Handicap 6F

#1- Noble Style (5-1) had both his 2yo & 3yo campaigns curtailed by injury, but he’s got to be treated as a stakes horse in a handicap on his best form. #4- Apollo One (10-1) isn’t easy to win with (18//2-4-3) but is always right there at the finish, rider Kingscote gets the best run out of him. Might stay north of 10-1 in this big field.

EX- 1,4/1,4,7,10,12,15




TW

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R5- 2000 Guineas


TRI- 2/1,3,4/1,3,4,7,8,9,10

Prime bet assuming that O'Brien and Moore are correct about the talent of City Of Troy (1-2).


EX- 10/1,2,3,4,7,8,9

Saver bet with overlay Task Force (16-1) in the Juddmonte colors, Frankel colt was only two lengths behind 2yo sprint sensation Vandeek. Dad won this race, mom won French 1000 Guineas. It looks like you need to be forwardly placed today, he should be just off the pace.




TW

 

[1hooper]

That bubble burst quickly.

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