ITV7 - play for FREE
ITV7 - play for FREE

There's £50,000 on offer in Sunday's free-to-play ITV7 and Dave Smith has the guide you need for the crucial races


There's another £50,000 on offer in today's free-to-play ITV7 and Dave Smith has the guide you need for the crucial races.

13:50 Newmarket - Betfair Exchange Buckhounds Stakes - Listed - 1m 4f

First Line's form when last seen at Chelmsford was given a boost by the subsequent victory of Holy Kingdom here on Friday, but this is a bigger test. Trueshan and market leader COMMUNIQUE bring strong form, the latter in Group 2 winning performances around here. He's tough and should get a power-packed ride from the front.

14:05 Haydock Park - Betway Pinnacle Stakes (Fillies' And Mares') - Group 3 - 1m 3f

Fanny Logan will be well found at the top of the market and that's reasonable on all she's done to date. Manuela De Vega ran better than the bare position suggested in the Investec Oaks last term and is a strong player, but VIVIONN is one that has gone under-the-radar. Her Listed form has been franked significantly and she could be the one to progress.

14:25 Newmarket - Betfair Exchange Bet In-Play Handicap - Class 2 - 1m 2f

A tight handicap can perhaps go the way of DESERT ICON. He was giving away weight and the inside draw to Good Birthday when beaten at Beverley but that was only by half a length somewhat eased down and he's taken to reverse that form. Davydenko will be a strong contender but he was getting stacks of weight from nearly all rivals at Doncaster last time and shoulders that here.

Don't miss the ITV7!
Don't miss the ITV7!

14:40 Haydock Park - Betway Brigadier Gerard Stakes - Group 3 - 1m 2f

Some notable absentees have cut this race to five participants, but that doesn't mean it's not competitive. ELARQAM contested some notable prizes last term and is rated 7lb superior to his nearest rivals here. He will find Sangarius a worthy rival but can get the better of him. Lord North won the Cambridgeshire last season, Telecaster was a Derby contender but King Ottakar may just find this beyond him.

15:00 Newmarket - Betfair EBF Pretty Polly Fillies' Stakes - Listed - 1m 2f

There is plenty of fascinating form from TREFOIL's victory here last October, most notably Friday's Lingfield Derby Trial winner English King behind in seventh place. The trainer has conceded she was slow to come to hand, but she wasn't for stopping in front here last season, looking like the extra two furlongs won't be an issue at all.

15:15 Haydock Park - Betway Spring Trophy Stakes - Listed - 6f

A strong renewal with Safe Voyage a worthy rival to selection SPACE BLUES. The latter was only beaten a head in the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot and less than a length in a Group One. That form should also see off Happy Power who also has some top-class form.

15:35 Newmarket - Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes Fillies' - Group 1 - 1m

There was so much to like about the way Millisle quickened to win the Cheveley Park at this venue last season and she's a strong contender if staying the trip. The truncated and delayed season to date would be a negative for Love whose trainer often has his fillies ready for this. Having said that, QUADRILATERAL is the one to beat. She quickened brilliantly to beat Love and Powerful Breeze on her last engagement with the trainer and jockey making very encouraging noises about how she's trained on.


Responsible gambling

We are committed in our support of responsible gambling. Recommended bets are advised to over-18s and we strongly encourage readers to wager only what they can afford to lose.

Sky Bet's responsible gambling tools are detailed here and if you are concerned about your gambling, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, or visit begambleaware.org.

Further support and information can be found at GamCare and gamblingtherapy.org.

Like what you've read?

Next Off

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefits

Most Followed

MOST READ RACING