Thursday’s motion on Sky Sports activities Racing focuses on the all-weather Flat fixture at Southwell with eight races dwell from 2.38 to six.15 and there’s additionally a Listed race from Deauville.
4.10 Southwell – Clarendon Home and Clearpoint headline
The Construct Your Acca With BetUK Handicap (4.10) over 5 furlongs at Southwell is a belter with an aesthetic discipline of dash handicappers topped by Clarendon Home.
Robert Cowell’s five-year-old made a profitable all-weather debut when comfortably claiming a robust handicap at Wolverhampton final month and have to be feared off a 4lb larger mark.
Charlie Fellowes’ Clearpoint, the only three-year-old within the line-up, charges a giant hazard having gained three of his 4 begins on the floor, together with when making all at Wolverhampton on his final begin, and stays of curiosity particularly if in a position to dominate.
David O’Meara saddles Alligator Alley who shouldn’t be underestimated given his greatest kind on this floor, whereas Exalted Angel ran a wonderful race when third in Listed firm at Lingfield on his final begin and is one other for the shortlist.
2.38 – Present Of Raaj seeks back-to-back victories
Present Of Raaj claimed his first all-weather win at Newcastle initially of final month and bids to comply with up within the opening Discover Extra Massive Offers At BetUK Handicap (2.38) over 2m 0.5f.
Educated by Roger Fell and Sean Murray, the eight-year-old has gained off larger marks on turf and is fancied to go properly underneath Jonny Peate on this Class Six firm off only a 2lb larger mark.
Bobby Shaftoe was additionally a winner over 1m 4.5f at Newcastle in November however ran poorly on the identical observe final time, whereas Prince Abu was properly crushed at Wolverhampton on Saturday having completed an in depth second to Mini Mildred over 1m 6f at this observe beforehand.
Of the others, Chilly Henry was additionally a slim runner-up over 1m 6f right here in June, however has not gained on his six turf begins since then.
5.15 – Current winner Whatawit faces A Present Of Love
A Present Of Love and Whatawit head the sector for the BetUK. It is The place The UK Bets Novice Stakes (5.15) over 1m 3f.
Twin bumper winner Whatawit, who’s skilled by Sir Mark Prescott, gained over 1m 4f when beating Lartigue at Wolverhampton on December 9 and his penalty is negated by Morgan Cole’s 5lb allowance as he bids to comply with up.
The Charlie Fellowes-trained A Present Of Love was having his first begin for almost a yr when ending properly away from the remainder when a size behind Franberri at Newcastle on November 2 and a repeat of that effort will see him go shut.
Dynamiste ran with promise when third on his debut over 1m 2f at Lingfield, whereas Roger Varian’s Ya Hafhd completed fourth behind Seendid at Newmarket on his first run again in June.
3.10 Deauville – UK raiders Sound Angela and Lakota Sioux function
Varian additionally bids for a victory in France as he sends Sound Angela to Deauville for the Petite Etoile Listed Stakes (3.10) over 1m 1.5f on the all-weather observe.
The four-year-old filly, who might be ridden by Olivier Peslier, completed second to Mukaddamah in a Listed contest at Newcastle in November on her final run having claimed three earlier victories on a man-made floor.
Charlie Johnston’s Lakota Sioux was fifth in that race and has since completed third behind Oh So Grand at Lingfield, whereas James Tate sends over Behind The Scenes who was fourth behind Many Tears in a Listed race at Dundalk final time.
Didn’thavemuchtodo, skilled by Joseph O’Brien and owned by JP McManus, was second in that race however stays with no win since July final yr as she challenges underneath Declan McDonogh.
The raiders face a robust residence staff, although, with Andre Fabre working Ardent and Gypsy Gold representing Jean-Claude Rouget, whereas Serie and Eshiya are different main contenders.
6.30 – The Lesters 2023
The 2023 Lesters Awards might be dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing from 6.30pm after the European racing has completed.
William Buick, Frankie Dettori, Brian Hughes and Sean Bowen are amongst these nominated for awards.
Offered by Alex Hammond and Luke Harvey, the present will recognise the excellent achievements of jockeys in 2023, with awards together with Flat and Soar Trip of the Yr, Flat and Soar Jockey of the Yr, plus particular recognition awards for riders representing each codes.
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Watch each race from Southwell plus French motion from Deauville dwell on Sky Sports activities Racing on Thursday December 21.