It was a busy day on Thursday, with the racing in week three of the Racing League races between Brighton, Yarmouth and Chepstow really tight, sky sports racing live
8.30 Chepstow – Carrytheone, Jumby and Akkadian Thunder battle it out in Racing League feature
carrier, jubi and Thunder of Akkad conflict Racing League 21 Handicap (8.30).
The Michael Bell-trained Wells and Western runner looks to be on pace to start his run in the big hurdles at Ascot and Newmarket. He will be popular under the guidance of champion jockey Safi Osborne.
Ireland’s Akkad Thunder continued their strong run last month, handicaping Doncaster. He must have been formidable in the hands of Billy Loughnane, despite being 3 pounds heavier.
Eve Johnson Houghton’s Jumby has lost weight and must consider joining a handicap company. He is part of a wonderful riding manual by Oisin Murphy.
8.00 Chepstow – Week 1 winners Rathgar take on Fantasy Believer in Racing League match
Week 1 winner Rathgar face fantasy believer exist Racing League 20 Handicap (8.00).
Jack Channon’s Rathgar represents London and the South here. He was a surprise when he went 25-1 in the first week feature at Yarmouth. In this easier game, if he performs similarly, he’ll be close.
Saffie Osborne rides Fantasy Believer, a seven-year-old horse that is one of her favorites in the yard. He comes here after winning at Ascot last time and was rated one-way in this better race.
Ireland’s King Lear A better run than his last finishing position. He finished a respectable sixth place in the competitive Racing League’s first week of action at Yarmouth and was expected to improve on lead driver Billy Loughnane’s results.
4.00 Brighton – Last year’s winners Bug Boy and Open Secret title
last year’s winner bug boy headline News Stars Building & Maintenance Brighton Challenge Cup Handicap (4.00).
Tony Newcombe’s Bug Boy won this race last season under Connor Plannas and will be looking to repeat the feat again by just 1lb more. He had a heat last time out at Chepstow where he snuck in at the bottom weight.
Classmate three years old open secret He was shortlisted last week after finishing fourth in the Glorious Goodwood Handicap. Mask retained by Frannie Norton.
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