Thames Alfa Romeo Slough Handicap: A Class 5 Opener
The evening kicks off at 4:21 pm with the Thames Alfa Romeo Slough Handicap, a Class 5 contest over 1m 3f 99y with a purse of £8,400. The field includes Naasma (IRE) (J: Paddy Bradley, T: P Phelan), Jet Black (J: Oisin Murphy, T: A M Balding), Pergola (IRE) (J: Tom Marquand, T: W J Haggas), and Carp Kid (IRE) (J: Saffie Osborne, T: J L Flint). Expect a tactical opener with contenders testing both pace and stamina.
Free Digital Racecard Apprentice Handicap
At 4:52 pm, sprinters will take the spotlight in the Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Apprentice Handicap, a Class 6 sprint over 5f 21y worth £7,200. Leading hopes include Cabeza De Llave (J: Tommie Jakes, T: M J Attwater), Beaumadier (IRE) (J: C J Whiteley, T: D M Loughnane), and My Genghis (J: Jack Doughty, T: A W Carroll). Antiphon (IRE) (J: Jack Dace, T: M Murphy), Coco Hill (IRE) (J: Taryn Langley, T: A Wintle), Master Zack (J: Ryan Kavanagh, T: Martin Dunne), and Cameley Days (J: Alec Voikhansky, T: M Blake) add depth to a competitive sprint lineup.
Beumer Novice Stakes: Promising Youngsters
The Beumer Novice Stakes at 5:25 pm, over 5f 21y with a £6,800 purse, will feature a talented novice lineup. Akirra (IRE) (J: Rossa Ryan, T: C G Cox), Arctic Wind (J: K Shoemark, T: D Menuisier), Crimson Rambler (J: Callum Shepherd, T: George Scott), Giles Glory (IRE) (J: Darragh Keenan, T: J Parr), Kanes A Lott (IRE) (J: Marco Ghiani, T: S C Williams), and Midnight Pulse (J: Jim Crowley, T: R M H Cowell) all aim to make strong impressions in this early evening test. Sovereign Spell (IRE) (J: D Egan, T: K P De Foy), Staniel Cay (IRE) (J: Paddy Bradley, T: K P De Foy), Starlit City (IRE) (J: Oisin Murphy, T: Ollie Sangster), Who’s On First (J: Kyle Strydom, T: S C Williams), Daretobedifferent (IRE) (J: Hollie Doyle, T: D Donovan), and Dawn Melody (J: K T O’Neill, T: Rachel & Bridger) add intrigue and unpredictability.
Nursery Handicap Stakes: Young Talent to Watch
The Get Raceday Ready Nursery Handicap Stakes at 6:00 pm, a 5f 21y Class 4 contest worth £10,800, highlights promising juvenile sprinters. Key entries include Lil Brother (J: T E Whelan, T: P Attwater), Mission Classified (IRE) (J: Hollie Doyle, T: A Watson), Dazzling Haze (J: Oisin Murphy, T: S & E Crisford), Army Bugler (IRE) (J: Edward Greatrex, T: W Greatrex), Kesta (IRE) (J: Charles Bishop, T: Eve Johnson Houghton), Angel Numbers (IRE) (J: Tom Marquand, T: Dr R Newland & J Insole), Alkuwarrior (IRE) (J: Ashley Lewis, T: C Mason), Guernsey Lady (IRE) (J: Rossa Ryan, T: P D Evans), and Yachtsman (J: K T O’Neill, T: J & T Gosden). Expect fireworks as these young runners test their speed and agility.
Mid-Evening Maiden Stakes
At 6:30 pm, the Free Digital Racecard At raceday-ready.com Maiden Stakes over 1m 2f, purse £8,000, will feature Earl Of Rochester (J: R Havlin, T: J & T Gosden), Potters Marmite (J: Fred Daly, T: M Crawley), Gamrai (J: Oisin Murphy, T: J & T Gosden), Slaney Gorge (IRE) (J: Rob Hornby, T: Dan Horsford), Thosewerethedays (IRE) (J: Rossa Ryan, T: R M Beckett), Alta Rica (J: T E Whelan, T: M P Tregoning), A Swan Song (J: Marco Ghiani, T: M P Tregoning), Gilthoniel (J: Georgia Dobie, T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne), and Lynda’s Dream (J: K T O’Neill, T: J L Flint). Expect a tactical and competitive contest among these exciting novices.
Evening Handicaps: Sprints and Strategy
The Get The Inside Track With raceday-ready.com Handicap at 7:00 pm, over 6f 12y, purse £10,800, will showcase a mix of sprinters and tactical runners. Under The Twilight (J: Rossa Ryan, T: M Blake), Thunder Blue (J: Saffie Osborne, T: J A Osborne), Lightning Bear (IRE) (J: Paddy Bradley, T: J R Boyle), Diligently (J: H Crouch, T: C G Cox), Sanat (IRE) (J: Jason Watson, T: M Appleby), Shiplake (IRE) (J: D Egan, T: C Hills), Blue Anthem (J: Billy Loughnane, T: G Boughey), and Lequinto (IRE) (J: Matthew Slater, T: A W Carroll) are all contenders to keep an eye on.
Late Evening Class 6 Handicaps
At 7:30 pm, a 6f 12y Class 6 handicap (£7,200) includes Summertime Blues (J: Hollie Doyle, T: A Watson), Symbol of Hope (J: Elizabeth Gale, T: J L Flint), Southbank (IRE) (J: Jim Crowley, T: C Gordon), Alshimali (IRE) (J: William Carson, T: A W Carroll), Roman Spring (IRE) (J: Joe Leavy, T: Rachel & Bridger), Hint Of The Jungle (IRE) (J: Callum Shepherd, T: M Murphy), Stalingrad (J: Charles Bishop, T: P R Chamings), Smasher (IRE) (J: Paddy Bradley, T: M J Attwater), Kodi Red (IRE) (J: H Crouch, T: Darryll Holland), All Too Beautiful (J: J Mitchell, T: R A Teal), and Mighty Real (J: D Egan, T: H Morrison).
Closing Race: Excitement to End the Evening
The final 6f 12y Class 6 handicap at 8:00 pm, purse £7,200, features Gogo Yubari (J: Rhys Clutterbuck, T: A W Carroll), Vape (J: Charlie Tucker, T: J L Flint), Due Date (J: Rob Hornby, T: C Wallis), Nordic Glory (IRE) (J: Paddy Bradley, T: M J Attwater), Mammy (J: K Shoemark, T: Rachel & Bridger), Arlecchino’s Gift (J: Jason Watson, T: M D I Usher), Phoenix Moon (IRE) (J: Oisin Murphy, T: D J Coakley), Banana (J: K T O’Neill, T: S Dixon), Valadero (IRE) (J: Callum Shepherd, T: Brian Toomey), and Savalas (IRE) (J: Finley Marsh, T: A Wintle). The race promises an exciting finale to the night’s festivities.
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