Horses for Sale

   Tuxedo Junction (GB) 


Exciting dual purpose prospect,
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    Fighter Allen (FR)  


Exciting new horse with proven form, 
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There are three meetings taking place this afternoon with flat cards from York and Bath, whilst there is a jumps fixture at Stratford.  David has two runners today as Jasmin des Bordes and Queen Adelaide go at Stratford.  Jasmin des Bordes contests the 3m2½f handicap hurdle at 3.35pm and he took a big step back in the right direction when a staying-on third at Newton Abbot last time.  He is 1lb lower this afternoon and the rain should certainly help his cause.  Looks to have solid prospects under stable jockey Tom Scudamore.

Our other runner is Queen Adelaide who contests the 2m2½f novices’ handicap hurdle at 4.45pm.  She is a tough little mare who was a good second at Wincanton on her last start in November.  Fergus Gillard is in the saddle and takes a handy 7lbs off her back.  She should go well for owners the David Pipe Racing Club.

Elsewhere, the big race of the day is the Juddmonte International from York and it looks a fascinating contest between a small but select field.  Ghaiyyath is capable of other-worldly form when allowed to dictate but it will be interesting to see if he is left alone in front today with Magical having made all last time.  Progressive Lord North and 2,000 Guineas hero Kameko are also leading contenders.

Percy Street backed up his good latest effort with another cracking run at Fontwell yesterday to finish runner-up to Chapmanshype in the feature handicap hurdle.  He was boxed in just as the race was developing with the winner stealing a decisive march.  He may not have beaten the winner, but he lost significant ground in coming around rivals off the home turn and would have finished much closer but for that.  He continues in good form and is capable of winning something similar.

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There is some good footballing action to look forward to tonight on BT Sports with the Champions League semi-final match between Lyon and Bayern Munich.  Bayern come here in irresistible form having beaten Barcelona 8-2 and it would be a major surprise if they did not progress to the final.

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