#Solent Gateway

2023-01-15Monday racing tips for Punchestown, Fontwell, Hereford and Wolverhampton Hugo Palmer's charge landed a competitive staying affair when trained by Tom Dascombe. The five-year-old has drawn a blank in seven subsequent outings, but he posted a fair effort in defeat when beaten just under two lengths by Trueshan in the Northumberland Plate,…

Trainer Ian Williams has conquered this 2m4½f handicap on three occasions with a trio of useful dual-purposes recruits and he comes double-handed in his bid for a record-equalling fourth win in the race. Since 1988, only Mark Johnston has a better record in this contest, and the Williams-trained Reshoun heads the market for this unique event, which…

The ITV Racing team round off their coverage of the May Festival at Chester with another five races from the Roodee on Friday afternoon. The headline act is the Chester Cup at 3.15pm, while the ITV4 broadcast also takes in a race from the jumps card at Market Rasen. Our expert has selections for all of Friday's terrestrial racing. Enda McElhinney…

The Queen will be without a runner at Epsom on Derby day after her final horse was not declared. Just Fine had been due to contest the World Pool Northern Dancer Handicap at the prestigious fixture. The gelding's trainer, Sir Michael Stoute, has the favourite for the feature Cazoo Derby (4.30pm). The big race is the only Flat Classic the Queen has…

MITBAAHY is fancied to win the battle of the fastest horses on Goodwood's card in the King George Qatar Stakes (3.35). Roger Varian's sprinter was unlucky not to take the spoils at Sandown, enduring a troubled passaged over the minimum trip. Raasel was in front that day but the selection has a fine chance of turning the tables. Earlier on the…