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Sunday's action on Sky Sports Racing
Group Three action awaits at ParisLongchamp this Sunday, with James Doyle heading to France for the ride aboard Melo Melo in the Wathnan Racing colours.
Hollie Doyle's exclusive blog
Our Ambassador is aboard live 1000 Guineas outsider Rolica at Newmarket on Sunday.
Hugh Taylor
Hugh found 3-1 winner Pandora's Gift on Thursday and has two initial selections at Hamilton and Newmarket on Sunday.
Horse-by-horse guide: Qipco 1000 Guineas
Sky Sports Racing's Kate Tracey picks apart the principal protagonists for Sunday's fillies' Classic.
Qipco 1000 Guineas Stats Guide
The crucial stats for the fillies’ Classic at Newmarket on Sunday have been compiled by Paul Jones.
Speed Ratings
Naps table champion Lawrence Taylor provides exclusive ratings and Speed Six analysis every day for At The Races.
Laurent Barbarin
Laurent tipped a winner a 10-3 winner on Friday, and has four bets with analysis at ParisLonghamp on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Tips and Analysis
Hugh Taylor
Hugh found 3-1 winner Pandora's Gift on Thursday and has two initial selections at Hamilton and Newmarket on Sunday.
Horse-by-horse guide: Qipco 1000 Guineas
Sky Sports Racing's Kate Tracey picks apart the principal protagonists for Sunday's fillies' Classic.
Laurent Barbarin
Laurent tipped a winner a 10-3 winner on Friday, and has four bets with analysis at ParisLonghamp on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Ante-Post Focus
Gary Nutting tipped 50-1 each-way placed runner Annual Invictus in the bet365 Gold Cup and has a two-pronged attack on the Chester Cup on Friday week, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Speed Ratings
Lawrence Taylor provides exclusive ratings and Speed Six analysis every day for Attheraces.com. His best bets for Sunday both go at Newmarket.
Horse-by-horse guide: Kentucky Derby
Peter Fornatale runs the rule over every runner in the 150th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday.
Blogs
Hollie Doyle
Our Ambassador is aboard live 1000 Guineas outsider Rolica at Newmarket on Sunday.
Unibet Blog
It’s a huge day for the Richard Hannon yard who run Rosallion, along with Haatem, in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. More on their chance, and other runners, here.
Betfair Ambassadors
Betfair Ambassador gives his insight on hot 2000 Guineas favourite City Of Troy while our team of tipsters nominate their best weekend bets.
Sectional Spotlight
Simon Rowlands reveals what the winners on Royal Ascot Trials Day achieved on the clock and signposts some eye-catching sectionals from 2000 Guineas contenders.
Hong Kong Diary
Declan Schuster with the latest and previews Sunday at Sha Tin, featuring Russian Emperor’s return in the Queen Mother Memorial Cup, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Kevin Blake
The odds suggest Aidan O'Brien's City Of Troy has the 2000 Guineas at his mercy, but Kevin points out several Ballydoyle upsets at HQ in the past.
US Racing News
Kentucky Oaks: Thorpedo Anna splashes to front-running victory
Thorpedo Anna came to the head of the stretch in the Kentucky Oaks with a two-length lead, but post-time favorite Just F Y I was moving up to take dead aim on her while in the clear.
Thorpedo Anna will be considered for Preakness, but Acorn seems more likely
The top two finishers in the Kentucky Oaks, Thorpedo Anna and Just F Y I, could each wind up in some of the major Grade 1 races for their division this summer at Saratoga.
2024 Kentucky Derby Clocker: Final impressions of this year's field
The final special training session for Kentucky Derby and Oaks participants went off without incident Thursday at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby 2024: New faces among trainers, jockeys in this year's field
Can one really, truly know what it might feel like to participate in their first Kentucky Derby? Trainer Larry Demeritte, who has chased the Derby dream all the way from the Bahamas, has been doing his best for many years to be prepared when that...
Hong Kong Racing
Tim Carroll
Sunday sees an 11-race card at Sha Tin where the Group 3 Queen Mother Memorial Cup headlines - live on Sky Sports Racing from 6.00am.
Hong Kong Diary
Declan Schuster with the latest and previews Sunday at Sha Tin, featuring Russian Emperor’s return in the Queen Mother Memorial Cup, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Course Guides
Learn more about Sha Tin and Happy Valley racecourses.
Racing In France
The Top Flat Jockeys
Nicholas Godfrey profiles the current generation of top flat riders that you can watch on Sky Sports Racing.
The Top Flat Trainers
France and her trainers have been responsible for some of the world's greatest racehorses. Here, Nicholas Godfrey profiles the top French trainers.
The Courses
Nicholas Godfrey has produced a guide to some of the French racecourses you can enjoy on Sky Sports Racing.
Today’s Top Horses
Below is our list of top horses based on a combination of the Data Quality score for their race and how far ahead of the rest of the field they are.
| Race Details (Runners) | (Cloth) Horse Name (Forecast) | Predictor / Result |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Trais Fluors (5/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 79.28 % |
|
| (6) Kashi (22/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 78.69 % |
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| (7) Simple Star (7/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.87 % |
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| (4) Honour Your Dreams (4/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.77 % |
|
| (3) Luna Magic (11/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 82.50 % |
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| (4) My Little Queens (7/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 78.70 % |
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| (5) Daonethatgotaway (9/1) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 76.29 % |
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| (4) Galileo's Compass (17/2) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 75.35 % |
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| (7) Camelot Alexander (10/3) |
Predictor
Data Quality: 71.29 % |
Also On
Visit our dedicated Ascot site
Visit our dedicated site for all the latest news and updates from the track, watch every race live on Sky Sports Racing.
Study the Greyhound form with archive replays
You can now access full race replays for PGR-broadcast races on our dedicated greyhound racing website.
Newly named Trials Day to open up Chester Racecourse season at Boodles May Festival
The first day of the Boodles May Festival has a new name this year, with Trials Day opening the season at Chester Racecourse.
Chester announces record prize fund for 2024
Chester Racecourse has announced that the total prize fund on offer across its 15 racedays in 2024 will stand at a record £3.275 million, representing a 17% increase on 2023.
Newbury announces prize-money boost after Sky Sports Racing switch
Record amount of £7million will be on offer this year.
Grand National Microsite
Relive a fantastic three days of the Grand National Festival at Aintree, in association with BoyleSports.
Leading The Way
Dora Delgado
Josh Apiafi meets Breeders' Cup Executive Vice President Dora Delgado ahead of the 39th running of horse racing's World Championships. As well as discussing the history of the Breeders' Cup, the duo also talk diversity and inclusion issues within US...
Trailblazers
To celebrate Black History Month on Sky Sports Racing, Josh Apiafi is joined by Ashleigh Wicheard, Corey Adamson and Chris Grant OBE to discuss diversity and inclusion within the horse racing industry.
Kendrick Carmouche
Kendrick Carmouche discusses his journey as a jockey, and we look at the history of US riders in African-American racing
Compton Cowboys
Leading The Way is back with a big one to kick off Series 2 and Black History Month on Sky Sports Racing!
The Inclusive Race
Josh Apiafi, Rishi Persad and Brian Finch discuss the progress being made around diversity and inclusion in horse racing and how it can benefit the sport in the future.
Competitions and Offers
Royal Ascot Competition
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Promotions
Celebrtities getting ready to tee off for Racing Welfare Charity
Racing Welfare is set to host their Charity Golf Day on Tuesday 7th May at the Dukes Course at Woburn Golf Club, by kind invitation of His Grace, the Duke of Bedford.
Jamie Moore: Full Circle
From the highs of claiming several Grade 1 wins to the lows of falling at the final hurdle aboard Goshen, Jamie Moore tells all.
Responsible Gambling
At The Races supports responsible gambling. Find out more about how to bet safely and how to keep control of your betting here.
Racing In Korea
Winner's Man thwarts Global Hit heroics in thrilling Grand Prix defence
Winner’s Man became only the fourth horse in forty-one-years of the race to successfully defend the Grand Prix Stakes at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday afternoon.
William Hill Pretty Polly Stakes (Fillies' Listed)
No.
(Draw)
Horse
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| CD | Course and Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| G | Similar Going | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | Oisin Murphy | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | A M Balding | 3 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| D | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | W Buick | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| T | C Appleby | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | K Shoemark | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & T Gosden | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Similar Going | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | J P Spencer | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | D M Simcock | 1 | 1 | 0 | 100% |
-
Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
| Race Record | Runs | Wins | Places | Win Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Flat Races | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Flat (Turf) | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% | |
| Conditions | |||||
| Course and Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| C | Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| G | Similar Going | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0% |
| Headgear | |||||
| Today (No Headgear) | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | |
| Class & Handicap Rating | |||||
| Class 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| This Handicap (OR) or Higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | |
| Connections | |||||
| J | R Havlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| T | J & T Gosden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
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Grey = Horse has placed form
-
Blue = Horse has winning form
-
Gold = Horse has a 50% or better win record
Weekend Winners
Weekend Winners: Guineas tips
The team preview the Classics at Newmarket on Saturday and Sunday
Kentucky Derby and Oaks
Horse-by-horse guide: Kentucky Derby
Peter Fornatale runs the rule over every runner in the 150th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports, live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday.
Barry Faulkner's US Racing Preview
Barry had two winners at Churchill Downs on Friday (4-5 & 5-6), and heads back there to preview seven Graded Stakes on Saturday's Kentucky Derby undercard, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Replay: Longines Kentucky Oaks
No catching Thorpedo Anna she gives Brian Henandez Jr and Kenneth McPeek a first Kentucky Oaks.
Horse-by-horse guide: Kentucky Oaks
Peter Fornatale considers every runner for Friday's "Lilies for the Fillies" at Churchill Downs, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Guineas Festival
Horse-by-horse guide: Qipco 2000 Guineas
ATR's James Flaherty delivers his verdict on every contender in the first Classic of the campaign at Headquarters on Saturday.
Saturday Horses to Follow: Newmarket
With the first Classic of the season at Newmarket on Saturday, Declan Rix nominates five horses to follow, including a big-priced 2000 Guineas fancy.
Qipco 2000 Guineas Stats Guide
Paul Jones has all the key trends behind the first Classic of the season on the Rowley Mile on Saturday.
Weekend Winners: Is City Of Troy a good thing for the 2000 Guineas?
Could it be an 11th 2000 Guineas success for Aidan O’Brien with the impressive City Of Troy or could something at an each-way price cause an upset?
Horse-by-horse guide: Qipco 1000 Guineas
Sky Sports Racing's Kate Tracey picks apart the principal protagonists for Sunday's fillies' Classic.
Qipco 1000 Guineas Stats Guide
The crucial stats for the fillies’ Classic at Newmarket on Sunday have been compiled by Paul Jones.
Ante-Post Focus
Gary Nutting has selections for both the 2000 Guineas and the 1000 Guineas.
Off The Fence
Watch: Off The Fence Punchestown Festival preview
Tony Keenan, Barry Geraghty and Vanessa Ryle preview this week’s Grade 1 action in Ireland
Stable Tours
Nicolas Caullery Stable Tour
The rockstar trainer on Group winners King Gold and Fort Payne plus a top team of handicappers.
Hugo Palmer Stable Tour
The red-hot Malpas trainer will be well represented at the big meetings, including the Boodles May Festival at Chester.
Ado McGuinness Stable Tour
Irish trainer Adrian “Ado” McGuinness is back on the hunt for the next A Case Of You after recording his best-ever campaign last season.
Andrew Balding Stable Tour
The Kingsclere trainer looks to have an exciting mix of class and potential within his ranks, including the likes of Coltrane, Bellum Justum and See The Fire.
Harry Eustace Stable Tour
The Royal Ascot-winning young trainer continues to go from strength-to-strength and here, lifts the lid on his 2024 Flat team, which includes a Classic hopeful.
Willie Mullins Stable Tour: older horses
The all-conquering trainer talks Kevin Blake through running plans for his novice chasers, older hurdlers and older chasers at Punchestown 2024.
Willie Mullins Stable Tour: younger horses
The 17-time champion trainer in Ireland on his his bumper horses, juvenile hurdlers and novice hurdlers primed for Punchestown.
Flat Season
2024 Flat Horses to Follow
With the 2024 Flat season set to kick up another gear with Classic Trials at Newbury – live on Sky Sports Racing – this week, Declan Rix spoke to a range of industry professionals and asked for a horse to follow.
Hollie Doyle's horses to follow
Sky Sports Racing’s Ambassador reveals ten of the horses she is most looking forward to riding this Flat season.
Jamie Lynch's Flat horses to follow in 2024
Our Senior Form Analyst reveals ten runners to add to your ATR Tracker for the coming campaign.
Five Classic contenders to take into 2024
The Flat season returns this weekend with the Lincoln at Doncaster - Conor Stroud takes a look at five horses who could threaten in this year’s Classics.
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2024 Grand National runner guide and prediction with Tom Scudamore!
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Harry Cobden and Sean Bowen FACE OFF in battle to become Champion Jockey
The pair have met plenty of times on track in their battle to become Champion Jockey, but now they face off at Sky Studios for a sit-down mediated by Mick Fitzgerald.
Cheltenham Showdown | Britain vs Ireland
Our Preview team go head-to-head in a Britain vs Ireland showdown as they debate over some racing greats past and present as well as other cultural clashes from the two great racing nations.
Hollie Doyle ranks the best flat horses
Our ambassador chooses from Baaeed, Enable, Frankel, Galileo and Sea The Stars.
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