Host Kate Tracey is joined to preview an thrilling weekend of racing from Ascot by Declan Rix and Sam Boswell. on the most recent episode of Weekend Winners.
They’ve a particular dive into the motion which is reside on Sky Sports activities Racing, together with the Howden Lengthy Stroll Hurdle (2.25pm) – the function on Ascot’s card. The Grade 1 contest sees Crambo try and emulate the likes of Paisley Park, Huge Buck’s and Baracouda by successful this race for a 3rd time.
Twelve runners have assembled for the 2025 renewal, with the JP McManus-owned duo of Honesty Coverage and Impose Toi in direction of the top of the market. Robust Chief, Potters Appeal and Crambo are additionally within the combine for the journey over the prolonged three miles in Berkshire.
Declan Rix
“I believed this was a trappy race and Honesty Coverage will not have it simple on his seasonal return. I do not suppose his novice kind is especially very sturdy. The market leaders have extra questions than solutions about them which is main me to facet with Beauport.
“With all of the rain he might spring a shock. He likes the observe having run nicely on this race final 12 months and successful the Berkshire Nationwide over fences. His run on this race was nice final 12 months behind Crambo and Hiddenvalley Lake. He offers you a run in your cash on the costs.”
Host Kate Tracey
“I’ve had an affinity with Jet Blue for some time and it will be a disgrace to abandon him now. Ever since he received his Albert Bartlett Trial I’ve held this horse within the highest regard and was dissatisfied together with his run at Cheltenham final 12 months. The yard did not go too nicely final 12 months however have bounced again this season nonetheless.
“The 2 runs this 12 months have been first rate, having ran into [French Champion Hurdle winner] Losange Bleu. That day he made an error at an important time – though he wasn’t going to beat him. Harry Cobden goes to smuggle him into the race and hopefully ship him completely to land it at 14/1.”
Sam Boswell
“The betting will probably be informative with the homeowners having the highest two out there. Jet Blue stands out for me on the costs. He made an error at an important time at Auteuil and stayed on nicely which hopefully makes him straighter right here.
“He is not unknown for making journeys over to Britain, having received at Cheltenham in a trial final season earlier than operating within the Albert Bartlett and disappointing. I am ready to forgive that run and at 14/1 he’ll love the gentle floor. The reserving of Harry Cobden is fascinating and he is every manner worth.”
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