We have a busy day’s racing on Saturday with flat action from Deauville and Saratoga, live on Sky Sports Racing…
3.51 Deauville – Elmonjed heads a classy field of eight
Elmonjed dips in grade as he takes on seven rivals for this Group Three Prix de Ris-Orangis at Deauville.
William Haggas’ sprinter produced a career-best performance when winning the Group Two Minster Stakes at York back in May and he should take all the beating despite conceding weight all round.
Summer Sail narrowly scored on his last outing at Chantilly and is another who warrants respect, while Mise En Boite is a solid proposition who should run his race.
Charibelle ran out an easy winner at Saint-Cloud but will need more as she steps up in grade.
12.05 Deauville – Exciting Avec Toi and Queen Of The Day clash
A cracking opener sees the unbeaten Avec Toi and Queen Of The Day clash in this Listed Prix Roland de Chambure.
The Christopher Head-trained Avec Toi produced a scintillating display to win decisively at Saint-Cloud last month and with the runner-up having franked the form, he rates an exciting contender.
Queen Of The Day made a pleasing start to her career when seeing off Woot Woot at Saint-Cloud and with that horse having won next time too, she looks an obvious alternative.
Algebre won her sole start at Saint-Cloud and is another to note in a deep renewal.
1.50 Deauville – UK raiders Crownbreaker and Minzelle feature
British raiders Crownbreaker and Minzelle lock horns in a quality rendition of this Listed Prix Yacowlef.
Kevin Phillipart de Foy saddles Crownbreaker who is yet to win in three starts but ran a cracker when fifth behind Victorious in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot and this represents a fair drop in class.
Karl Burke’s Minzelle cost 450,000gns as a yearling and she made a pleasing debut when third behind the well-touted Sea Venture. She stepped forward plenty to justify skinny odds at Catterick and could be in the frame in this better race.
Drazinda was drawn in the wrong spot at Royal Ascot and may bounce back, while Vollering and Timur are worth a second look.
Best of the rest
9.06 Saratoga – Grade One Belmont Oaks – Charlie Appleby’s Abashiri headlines 10 runners.
10.20 Saratoga – Grade One Belmont Derby – Pacific Avenue and Title Role do battle again. Remember Mamba another to note.
3.07 Deauville – Listed affair. Hassaleh represents Charlie Appleby team.
