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Makfi Popular Ahead of QEII Stakes.

September 22, 2010 By

Bookmakers have started to shorten Makfi‘s odds for Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the French raider is now challenging Canford Cliffs at the head of the market.

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Hannon has had a great season with Canford Cliffs

The Richard Hannon-trained Canford Cliffs was originally the clear favourite but Coral now have the pair sharing that position at 13-8. They have met twice this season, with Mikel Delzangles‘ Makfi taking first blood in the 2000 Guineas, with Canford Cliffs in third, but the British colt levelled when Maki flopped in the St James’s Palace Stakes. While Canford Cliffs went on to land the Sussex Stakes, Makfi returned to form in the Prix Jacques le Marois and appears to be thriving at home.

We did say that this was closer than the initial odds suggested, but much will rely on the ground, of that there is no doubt. Makfi favours easier going whilst the current good, good to firm in places, will suit Canford Cliffs down to the ground. Many will turn to the St James’s Palace stakes at Ascot where Canford Cliffs was an impressive winner. It must be pointed out that Makfi had an infection and as such that form cannot be taken at face value.

Both these colts are exceptional group 1 performers, both have one 2000 Guineas and they are the best three-year-old milers. There is no doubt however that at 9-4 Makfi is the best value of the two, but the market is now correcting itself and in my view it is 7-4 each of two, with Rip Van Winkle by no means out of it, a top class performer in his own right.

Makfi beating Goldikova last time is frightening form…..

What a race we have in prospect on Saturday, I can’t wait!

William Hill Prices……

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: (William Hill bet) 5-4 Canford Cliffs, 15-8 Makfi, 7-2 Rip Van Winkle, 12-1 Poet’s Voice, 20-1 Steinbeck, 25-1 Awzaan, Hearts Of Fire, Rio De La Plata, 40-1 Beethoven, 50-1 Bushman, Red Jazz, 200-1 Air Chief Marshall, Windsor Palace – (EW 1/5 1,2,3) – Cape Blanco not quoted



Totesport Prices…..
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes – totesport bet: Evs Canford Cliffs, 9/4 Makfi, 7/2 Rip Van Winkle, 14 Rio de la Plata, 16 Poet’s Voice, 20 Steinbeck, 33 Awzaan, Hearts Of Fire, 40 Beethoven, 100 Bushman, Red Jazz, 150 Air Chief Marshall, Windsor Palace.

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Paddy has seen further money for French raider Makfi, who is now 15-8 (from 2), for Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot, while Richard Hannon’s Canford Cliffs is continuing on the drift to 6-4f (from 11-8f). One of Godolphin’s potential challengers Poet’s Voice has also attracted cash and is 12 (from 16).

Paddy Power said: “Canford Cliffs has been on the drift since we opened our book on Monday, while Makfi has been the complete opposite and if this continues, I can see the pair going off almost joint favourites on Saturday.”

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Paddy Power: 6-4 Canford Cliffs, 15-8 Makfi, 7-2 Rip Van Winkle, 12 Poet’s Voice, 16 Steinbeck, 20 Hearts Of Fire, 25 Rio De La Plata, 33 Awzaan, 40 Beethoven, 66 Red Jazz, 100 Bushman, 150 Air Chief Marshall, 200 Windsor Place

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Carl Harris’ Free Horseracing Tips, for the Weekend.

September 3, 2010 By

It really is a big weekend of horseracing on both Saturday and Sunday in Great Britain and Ireland. Carl Harris looks at the action and gives you his best bets for the weekend. You’re free horseracing tips from racing diary.

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Starspangledbanner runs at Haydock

SATURDAY…..The Rip Van Winkle and Music Show at Leopardstown!

2:40 Leopardstown, Music Show, win. Mick Channon sends his star filly over to Ireland following her second last time out to the mighty Goldikova. On paper this looks a competitive race but if we take the form of face value then Music Show should be ready winner. I think 2-1 represents value here and I advise a decent bet on the Channon horse.

Matron Stakes: 2-1 Music Show, 3-1 Lillie Langtry, 9-2 Bethrah, Spacious, 10-1 Jacqueline Quest, 16-1 Gile Na Greine, 20-1 Hen Night (EW 1/4 1,2)

3:35 Haydock, StarSpangledBanner, win. There were doubts about the participation of Aidan O’Brien’s sprinter but it is reported all is well and he takes his place in the group one Sprint cup on Saturday at Haydock. With Paco Boy an absentee here I do not think there is anything to trouble SSB. Regal parade won the race last year for Dandy Nicholls and has to be respected, as do most Nicholls runners in sprints these days, on his last three outings though SSB is easily the best horse in the race. Those last three races were all a group one level and two wins and a second is simply fantastic form. At the prices StarSpangledBanner is my best bet of the day.

Betfred Sprint Cup: 11-8 Starspangledbanner, 7-4 Regal Parade, 9-1 Borderlescott, Kingsgate Native, 12-1 Lady Of The Desert, Markab, 16-1 Rainfall, 22-1 Doncaster Rover, 25-1 Genki, 28-1 Prime Defender, 40-1 Our Jonathan, 50-1 Barney McGrew, Serious Attitude, 66-1 Sir Gerry, 100-1 Iver Bridge Lad, 200-1 Fullandby (EW ¼ 1,2,3)



4:45 Haydock, Measuring Time, win. Some say the Richard Hannon two-year-olds have gone off the boil of late, all I know is he wins a lot of races and has done all year! Measuring Time is another decent juvenile from the Hannon stable who has two wins and a second to his name in his career to date. that second came last time out at Sandown in a group 3 where he went down to Native Khan who holds a clutch of fancy entries. Down in grade and up a furlong in trip I take the mount of Ryan Moore to run out an easy winner here at Haydock.

Irish Champion Stakes….

3:45 Leopardstown, Rip Van Winkle, win. What a great race this is at Leopardstown. Sea the stars warned this in 2009 on his penultimate career starts with Aidan O’Brien filling the next 3 places. O’Brien runs three of the field of six but surely this boils down to an match between Twice Over and Rip Van Winkle, a rematch of the International Stakes at York last month. Rip Van Winkle officially won by half a length but in truth he won very cosily under an masterful ride by Johnny Murtagh. Rip Van Winkle is back to his best, of that there is little doubt and I think on home soil Rip Van Winkle will win and send favourite backers home happy.

Irish Champion Stakes: 4-6 Rip Van Winkle,10-3 Twice Over, 6-1 Cape Blanco, 11-1 Sea Lord, 22-1 Famous Name, 33-1 Beethoven (EW 1/4 1,2)

There is racing on Sunday, indeed there is a meeting at my beloved York. However, Saturday is absolutely fantastic in terms of quality and I am sad to say Sunday does not even come close and as such will be treated as a day of rest, at least for me.

Good luck!



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Charlie McCann’s Weekend Horseracing Preview

September 3, 2010 By

Charlie McCann from Stan James Marks your card for a very exciting weekend of horseracing action. Here are your free horseracing tips, for the weekend courtesy of Charlie McCann…

Earlier in the week rain was expected at Haydock Park this afternoon but the forecast is much better now and it looks as if the Sprint Cup will be run on perfect ground and there ought to be no excuses for one of the big sprints of the flat racing season.

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Starspangledbanner runs at Haydock

It could be a very good day for Aidan O’Brien on both sides of the Irish Sea with Starspangledbanner (3.35) likely to go off a short priced favourite (currently 7/4 with StanJames.com) for Haydock’s feature.

A high-class horse in his native Australia the Coolmore operation bought the colt earlier in the year and, after a prep run at York, he was well-backed before winning the Golden Jubilee at Ascot’s Royal meeting. He then followed up in the July Cup at Newmarket before finishing runner up over an inadequate 5f at York last time.

The return to 6f ought to suit the four-year-old and as long as the ground continues to dry out he is going to be very hard to beat although I’m not convinced the draw in stall 5 is ideal. At a bigger price I can pass on a good word for Markab who may try and make all under the stands’ rail.

Betfred Sprint Cup: EW 1/4 1, 2, 3: prices from StanJames.com:
7-4 Starspangledbanner
5-2 Regal Parade
9 Kingsgate Native
10 Borderlescott
10 Markab
12 Lady Of The Desert
16 Bar

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We make Rip Van Winkle (3.40 Leopardstown) 4/6 favourite to land the Irish Champion Stakes for Aidan O’Brien who saddles half the field six-runner field with Cape Blanco and Beethoven supplementing the recent Juddmonte International winner. If there was any rain in Ireland I would be very sweet on the chances of Famous Name at 25/1 but if the conditions remain quick Rip Van Winkle ought to confirm his York running with Twice Over.

Irish Champion Stakes:
4-6 Rip Van Winkle
10-3 Twice Over
6 Cape Blanco
10 Sea Lord
25 Famous Name
33 Beethoven

Music Show holds a 2-1 advantage over Lillie Langtry so far this season but it would be no surprise if the latter, who ran below par at Newmarket last time, levelled matters on home soil. Music Show ideally needs a fast pace at a mile and there is every chance of the race turning into a tactical battle unless Spacious wants to make it a true test.

Matron Stakes:
2 Music Show
3 Lillie Langtry
9-2 Bethrah
11-2 Spacious
8 Jacqueline Quest
16 Gile Na Greine
20 Hen Night

We have seen that O’Brien has fancied runners in all three of today’s Group 1 contests but how many winners will he actually have? We at StanJames.com bet:

No of Gp 1 winners Aidan O’Brien will saddle in Britain & Ireland on Saturday?
0 9/4
1 Evens
2 9/4
3 14/1

Unbeaten top-class juvenile Awzaan has been off the track since disappointing in the StanJames.com 2000 Guineas and it is interesting to see connections persevering with the colt over a mile. When I saw him in the flesh in the spring he hadn’t grown a great deal since his 2-y-old days and he looked more of a sprinter to me. He could be a different class to today’s rivals but I like the look of Secrecy (2.00 Hay) whose third to Sea Lord was franked by the facile win of Poet’s Voice at Goodwood last weekend.

Lady Éclair has been a revelation this year and she could easily land her eighth win of the year but I just favour stablemate Becausewecan (3.05 Hay) in the big betting race of the day the Old Borough Cup. The selection’s stamina looked to give way over 2m last time and the drop back in trip should suit; he has an excellent draw in stall 2.

Measuring Time (4.45 H) meets nothing of the calibre of Native Khan stepped up to a mile for the first time and whilst the Hannon two-year-olds have not been as invincible in recent weeks as they were previously he ought to provide Ryan Moore with a welcome winner. The champion jockey is returning from a wrist injury which has sidelined him at a crucial part of the season and it looks as if Paul Hanagan will be the first northern based champion since Kevin Darley in 2000.

I was at Windsor last weekend to see selection Morache Music (4.10) land the odds and I am slightly surprised to see him turned out again although connections must believe him to be very well-treated despite carrying top-weight. He appeared ill at ease on the soft ground at the Berkshire course and he is again recommended although the draw in stall 1 is a worry.

Alan King’s horses weren’t quite right last year and I am looking forward to a better jumps season for the excellent trainer in 2010/11 and perhaps Pouvoir (2.40 Strat) can start the ball rolling. Stable jockey Choc Thornton will miss the first couple of months of the season after a dreadful incident at Newton Abbot mid-summer and Sam Thomas takes the mount this afternoon.

Stan James have seen money for Aidan O’Brien to have all 3 Gp 1 winners in Britain & Ireland tomorrow and bet 12/1 from 14s.

Head of PR Charlie McCann: “We have seen money for Starspangledbanner (6/4 from 7/4) as the ground continues to dry out for the Betfred Sprint and it is now only 12/1 that Coolmore mop up all three Gp 1 contests tomorrow”.

Number of Gp 1 winners saddled by AOB tomorrow Sat?

11-10 One Winner ((from Evens)
9-4 Two Winners
5-2 No Winners (from 9/4)
12 Three Winners (from 14s)

For all your sporting odds this weekend checkout StanJames.com

Be lucky

Charlie

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Day Two at York…Will We Win Again?

August 18, 2010 By

Dream Ahead was a non-runner for our Free Horseracing Tips from #York on Tuesday, but then Rewilding and Rip Van Winkle powered home to give us a 100% record so far.

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Two bets, two winners. How different they were. Rewilding won as easy as you like. Rip Van Winkle was a very narrow winner, under a great ride by Johnny Murtagh.

Rip Van Winkle gatecrashed the sponsor’s party as he stole the Juddmonte International at York from under the noses of Twice Over and Byword. Prince Khalid Abdullah has long coveted a race his breeding operation has been associated with for more than 20 years, but the wait must go on as neither of his flagbearers could last the full length of the unforgiving Knavesmire straight and were overwhelmed by Aidan O’Brien’s raider with 100 yards remaining.

Rewilding shot straight to the head of the St Leger market atfollowing his impressive four length success in the Great Voltigeur Stakes at York on Wednesday.  Last seen coming home to good effect in third place in the Derby, Mahmood Al Zarooni’s colt was always travelling beautifully in the hands of Frankie Dettori. They went a good gallop up front, with Harris Tweed at the head of affairs, and Johnny Murtagh was keen not to let him get too far clear on Midas Touch.

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Juddmonte International, Preview, York, Tuesday

August 16, 2010 By

Tuesday, Group 1, Juddmonte International….

The £650,000 Juddmonte International is the feature race on a great card at #York on Tuesday.

Rip Van Winkle can land first Group One of The Season….

What a great race, a Group 1 and a very good line up will compete for the £650,000 of added prize money. There is bags of quality on show here. I think twice Over will get the better of Byword, avenging their last meeting. I do not think Dick Turpin will stay the trip, but if he does then he will give the others something to think about of that low weight. I am firmly in the Rip Van Winkle camp here.

Over ten furlongs he is yet to win, but he gets the trip well enough, look at the form with Sea The Stars last year. He showed he was back to his best against Canford Cliffs, when second over a mile. Ryan Moore was in the saddle that day but Johnny Murtagh is back here and I do believe that Rip Van Winkle will win this race quite easily. Best Bet Of the Day.

Back Rip Van Winkle to win the juddmonte International at York on Tuesday.

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Tuesdays York Free Horseracing Tips, 17 August

August 16, 2010 By

Well it is here, the York Ebor Festival, and I love it. Tuesday features the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes as well as the Great Voltigeur and Acomb Stakes.Racing Diary will have free horseracing tips every day as well as a full betting podcast from York….

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Rip Van Winkle, heads to York

Here are todays three bets in the feature races at York, free horseracing tips for Tuesday….

2:15, The Acomb Stakes, Dream Ahead, Win. Visually Dream Ahead was very impressive on his debut at Nottingham, he trotted up by nine lengths and looks a very decent two year-old indeed. I put his name in my notebook after that win and am delighted that I will get to see him in the flesh on the Knavesmire. I know that David Simcock thinks the world of this horse and he has wasted no time in stepping him up to play with the big boys. For me Dream Ahead will take this Acomb Stakes and get things off to a winning start.



2:50 The Great Voltigeur Stakes, Rewilding, Win. This is a fascinating race, a St Leger trial and a good mile and a half contest in it’s own right. For my money this is a show down between Rewilding and Monterosso. Rewilding was third in the Epsom Derby behind Workforce and the pace making At First Sight. Mark Johnston’s colt was fourth in the Irish Derby, but for me the Epsom form is stronger and Rewilding I think will provide the in form Godolphin stable a win at York, where they do very well.

3:25 The Juddmonte International Stakes, Rip Van Winkle, Win. What a great race, a Group 1 and a very good line up will compete for the £650,000 of added prize money. There is bags of quality on show here. I think twice Over will get the better of Byword, avenging their last meeting. I do not think Dick Turpin will stay the trip, but if he does then he will give the others something to think about of that low weight. I am firmly in the Rip Van Winkle camp here. Over ten furlongs he is yet to win, but he gets the trip well enough, look at the form with Sea The Stars last year. He showed he was back to his best against Canford Cliffs, when second over a mile. Ryan Moore was in the saddle that day but Johnny Murtagh is back here and I do believe that Rip Van Winkle will win this race quite easily. Best Bet Of the Day.

What a great day of racing at York! Good luck.



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Early Prices….
Time/Meeting: 1.45 York

16/1 Barney McGrew
14/1 Captain Dunne
14/1 Sir Gerry
9/1 Hamish McGonagall
12/1 Damien
6/1 Quest For Success
14/1 Glamorous Spirit
20/1 Judge n Jury
10/1 Hotham
14/1 Tabaret
16/1 Strike Up The Band
11/1 Cheveton
16/1 Haajes
25/1 Saucy Brown
33/1 Oldjoesaid
14/1 Rasaman
6/1 Walvis Bay

Each way 1/4 odds 1,2,3,4


Time/Meeting: 2.50 York

5/2 Midas Touch
8/1 Monterosso
20/1 Dancing David
9/1 Harris Tweed
12/1 Joshua Tree
66/1 Momkinzain
2/1 Rewilding
66/1 Simenon
14/1 Ted Spread
12/1 Total Command

Each way 1/5 odds 1,2,3



Time/Meeting: 3.25 York

40/1 Bushman
11/4 Byword
14/1 Cavalryman
25/1 Cutlass Bay
25/1 Jakkalberry
15/8 Rip Van Winkle
66/1 Stimulation
5/1 Twice Over
6/1 Dick Turpin

Each way 1/4 odds 1,2,3

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Wednesdays Glorious Goodwood, Best Bets and Podcast

July 28, 2010 By

After a 14/1 double was landed at Glorious Goodwood on Tuesday, now it is Wednesday with the big race being the Sussex Stakes (Group 1). Here are todays Glorious Goodwood Betting Tips and Podcast…

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3:25, Sussex Stakes, Group 1, Canford Cliffs, Win. Quite frankly this is a decent race. It all depends if Rip Van Winkle is back to his best, he certainly will need to improve on what we saw last time out, but assuming we see the Rip Van Winkle that we saw last year then we are also likely to see a great race. Aidan O’Brien did say that Rip Van Winkle was short of fitness when running in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. So 43 days later we can assume he is back to full fitness, he probably wouldn’t run if he wasn’t and he will have to beat the excellent Canford Cliffs, who I really like. The Irish Guineas and the St James Palace Stakes winner now faces his elders but as did Rip Van Winkle last year when he beat Paco Boy. The three year-old gets a lot of weight from Rip Van Winkle. Just how good is Canford Cliffs?

Richard Hannon thinks Canford Cliffs is exceptional. The best miler he has ever trained he has said, so we can assume he is faster then Paco Boy (who could have run here). Premio Loco is a very good horse and could figure, but from what I have seen I think Canford Cliffs will win, unless Rip Van Winkle is back to the top of his form, it will be a ready win for Canford Cliffs in the Sussex Stakes.

Next Best….

2:45 King Torus, Win. This is a two year-old race so that means Richard Hughes and Richard Hannon hold all the aces. King Torus was a ready winner at Newmarket last time out and with two wins from three starts and a rating of 104 I think this is the one to beat. Sir Robert Ogden has some nice horses running under both codes and this could be yet another of those to win a big race in his pink colours.

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Wednesdays Free Horseracing Tips, 28 June, Glorious Goodwood Day Two

July 27, 2010 By

Glorious Goodwood continues. Wednesday’s highlight is the the Sussex Stakes where Rip Van Winkle is back to defend his crown against Canford Cliffs and Premio Loco. Free Horseracing Tips from Racing Diary.

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Rip Van Winkle, fairytale win at Ascot

So who will win the Group One Battle at Glorious Goodwood, Can Rip Van Winkle defend his Sussex Stakes crown that he won at Glorious Goodwood last year?

A Fit Again Rip Van Winkle Will Be Tough To Beat, But If Anyone Can, Canford Can…

3:25, Sussex Stakes, Group 1, Canford Cliffs, Win. Quite frankly this is a decent race. It all depends if Rip Van Winkle is back to his best, he certainly will need to improve on what we saw last time out, but assuming we see the Rip Van Winkle that we saw last year then we are also likely to see a great race. Aidan O’Brien did say that Rip Van Winkle was short of fitness when running in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot. So 43 days later we can assume he is back to full fitness, he probably wouldn’t run if he wasn’t and he will have to beat the excellent Canford Cliffs, who I really like. The Irish Guineas and the St James Palace Stakes winner now faces his elders but as did Rip Van Winkle last year when he beat Paco Boy. The three year-old gets a lot of weight from Rip Van Winkle. Just how good is Canford Cliffs?

Richard Hannon thinks Canford Cliffs is exceptional. The best miler he has ever trained he has said, so we can assume he is faster then Paco Boy (who could have run here). Premio Loco is a very good horse and could figure, but from what I have seen I think Canford Cliffs will win, unless Rip Van Winkle is back to the top of his form, it will be a ready win for Canford Cliffs in the Sussex Stakes.

Other Glorious Goodwoood Betting Tips on Wednesday….

2:10 Lady Eclair, Win. I love tough horses who try hard each and everytime they race and Lady Eclair does exactly that. She has won her last three races and four from her last six. The further she goes the better she looks, so over this trip from a stable who always shine at this meeting. Lady Eclair can win yet again here in the Glorious Goodwood opener.

2:45 King Torus, Win. This is a two year-old race so that means Richard Hughes and Richard Hannon hold all the aces. King Torus was a ready winner at Newmarket last time out and with two wins from three starts and a rating of 104 I think this is the one to beat. Sir Robert Ogden has some nice horses running under both codes and this could be yet another of those to win a big race in his pink colours.

It is also the Galway Plate on Tuesday evening. I have no idea who will win but as with Richard Hannon and two year-olds I stick with Dermott Weld at Galway who saddles Majestic Concorde.

Good luck.

Early prices for Glorious Goodwood, Wednesday
Time/meeting 2.10 Goodwood

9/1 Lady Eclair
11/2 Junior
9/1 Ghimaar
40/1 Enjoy The Moment
16/1 Hollins
20/1 Gee Dee Nen
14/1 Excelsior Academy
8/1 Theola
10/1 Markington
20/1 Curacao
28/1 Baddam
25/1 Acambo
20/1 On Terms
10/1 Dream Champion
33/1 Backbord
25/1 Mith Hill
25/1 Hearthstead Dream
14/1 Relative Strength
16/1 Mission Control
20/1 Ambrose Princess

Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3-4

Time/meeting 3.25 Goodwood

66/1 Beacon Lodge
20/1 Dream Eater
50/1 Mac Love
8/1 Premio Loco
5/2 Rip Van Winkle
33/1 Beethoven
4/6 Canford Cliffs
250/1 Encompassing

Each Way 1/4 odds 1-2-3

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Royal Ascot Betting Day One- Quotes

June 14, 2010 By

Ahead of day one at Royal Ascot we bring you news of what the connections have to sat about their chances, to help with your Royal Ascot Betting…..

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Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot;

Aidan O’Brien, trainer of Rip Van Winkle in the Queen Anne Stakes;

He told The Racing Post: “Rip Van Winkle is in good form and we think that he has done really well from three to four and definitely gone the right way. But because he hasn’t had a run this year, we are genuinely worried about his fitness, as most of our horses usually come on a good bit from their first run.”

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Richard Hannon trainer of Paco Boy in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot says;

“Paco Boy worked well with Lucky General this morning and is in great shape for his clash with Goldikova and Rip Van Winkle in the Queen Anne Stakes, which should be a humdinger of an opener to the meeting,” the trainer told his official website, www.richardhannonracing.tv.

Olivier Peslier jockey of Goldikova in Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes says;

Obviously Goldikova has won eight Group Ones and Paco Boy is a very strong horse, but mine broke the record last time for a mile and a furlong,” Peslier told At The Races. It depends how she starts how I will ride her in the race. It also depends on the pace if I ride her near the front or at the back. Just before the start, she’s not easy to go in the gate. That’s the only point that is tricky with her.”

Freddie Head trainer of Goldikova said;

I am very hopeful she is in the best form and I think she will run a cracking race. I would love to win at Royal Ascot. I haven’t been lucky there but I think she will turn things around,” the French trainer told At The Races.

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St James’ Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot

Olivier Peslier jockey of Makfi at Royal Ascot in the St James’ Palace Stakes says;

I think his chances are very good. He won the 2000 Guineas. It was a bit of a surprise but it was a good win last time and the trainer is confident,” he told At The Races. Makfi has been working well but now this is Ascot and he needs to confirm the form. I hope I win the race, of course, but it is very strong and will not be easy. The horse is pretty well and I hope he can run a big race”

Richard Hannon Trainer of Canford Cliffs in The St James’ Palace Stakes….

He has improved physically since our Guineas and now looks tremendous. He was too keen in the Greenham and again at Newmarket, but he was awesome when he finally got a proper pace in Ireland and while we are certainly not underestimating Makfi, who is lightly raced and can only improve, we have also gone forward as you saw at the Curragh.”

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Tuesdays Free Royal Ascot Betting Tips, 15th June

June 13, 2010 By

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By Carl Harris

What a week of betting and sport we have ahead, the World Cup and Royal Ascot. The racing at Royal Ascot is the best in the World and we hope to match that with our Royal Ascot Betting and Royal Ascot Tips.

Please note; There are no free horseracing Tips for Monday….

Royal Ascot 2010 starts on Tuesday for five days of top class racing. Join us every day for Free Horseracing Tips from Royal Ascot. For Royal Ascot betting then Racing Diary is your best bet. Tuesdays Royal Ascot card is out of this World…..

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Paco Boy runs at Royal Ascot

There are no free horseracing tips on Monday, why bother when Royal Ascot is just 24 hours away?  We will also have a Royal Ascot Betting Podcast every day, with expert advice from racing experts,it is going to be brilliant, (thats the racing, as for the betting podcast you can decide!).

2:30 Royal Ascot, Queen Anne Stakes; Goldikova, Win.

What can I say about this mare? Goldikova is one of the best filly / mare of all time in my view. A dual Breeders Cup winner she has won just about everything. The 2010 renewal of the Queen Anne Stakes is a brilliant race and one that sets a huge standard. Last year’s winner Paco Boy is back to defend his crown and we have Rip Van Winkle in here just to make it a simply amazing race.

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I personally love both Paco Boy and Goldikova. Rip Van Winkle is rated as the best horse in the race and he is a very good colt. He had some serious duels with Sea The Stars last season, running him close, and comes here without a run this term. Paco Boy has been running well, winning at Sandown and the Group One Lockinge Stakes last time at Newbury. I thought that was a below par Group One and I think this is a much better race than the one he won last year.
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Goldikova gets a handy mare’s weight allowance. She warmed up for this with yet another Group One win in France. She is a machine and I think she has the class to beat the boys here, though Rip Van Winkle could, if running at his best beat her. I know Aidan O’Brien is a master, but its tough to come straight to Royal Ascot, the Queen Anne Stakes and win first time out. In a close race with three of the best horses in the World, for I take GOLDIKOVA to win the Royal Ascot opener.

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Goldikova to win the Royal Ascot Queen Anne Stakes

3:05 Royal Ascot, Kings Stand Stakes, Kingsgate Native, Win

From one Group One to another. That is why Royal Ascot Betting is the best week of the year for punters. For me this is straight forward. Equiano has beaten Borderlescott twice this season and Kingsgate Native beat Equiano (second) and Borderlescott (third) in the Temple Stakes at Newbury (click to watch the race free). To be blunt he beat them easily, on his seasonal debut. As you can see he won almost hands and heels. I think KINGSGATE NATIVE is a banker to win the Kings Stand Stakes. He usually gets better for his first run. Now gelded he will be a much better horse.Sir Michael Stoute is simple an amazing trainer, Ryan moore the Champion jockey, I think every box is ticked. He will win readily and can focus on racing now he has been cut.

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The Tuesday NAP, Royal Ascot Betting Tip of the day is KINGSGATE NATIVE. Lump on!

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Easy Royal Ascot Winner..Canford Cliffs

3:50 Royal Ascot, St James’ Palace Stakes, Canford Cliffs, Win.

It is a rematch between Stan James 2000 Guineas winner Makfi the second Dick Turpin and the third Canford Cliffs. Watch the 2000 Guineas for free here. CANFORD CLIFFS went to Ireland and won the Irish 2000 Guineas easily. I think Royal Ascot will suit Canford Cliffs better than Newmarket and Richard Hughes I think will sit closer to the pace. Makfi is a good horse. he could be exceptional, but I am prepared to back Richard Hannon’s three year old, who blasted the Coventry Stakes in 2009. Richard Hughes sticks with Canford Cliffs, rightly so. Hannon has said that Canford Cliffs is exceptional so I expect a run like that in Ireland rather than what we saw at Newmarket. It will be close and any one of the three could win.

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The winner will come from one of these three, I am sure. Canford Cliffs for me but he will be no value.
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4:25 Royal Ascot, Coventry Stakes, Strong Suit, Win.

A very small play here is my advice, too many unknowns. Canford Cliffs destroyed the field last season and I am looking at the card with only one Richard Hannon runner. With so many youngsters in the yard it tells me all I need to know that Hannon saddles only STRONG SUIT here, after a maiden win at Newbury. Like a said a small play but Royal Ascot is where Hannon does so well with his two year-olds. Small bet Strong Suit will do me.

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5:00 Royal Ascot, Ascot Stakes (handicap)…..

For this one, look out for our Free Royal Ascot Betting Podcast, on Tuesday.

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5:35 Royal Ascot, Windsor Castle Stakes, Metropolitan Man, Win.

Again a small bet in this two year-old race. Last year Wesley Ward sent over horses who were further forward and won this with Strike The Tiger at odds of 33/1. This one won’t go off at that price. I have no idea how good this is, but I am prepared to follow the knowns and that is that Weslet Ward has two year-olds who are well advanced and can win the race again, as he did last year. A small bet, if any is advised.

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