Thursday’s action comes from Uttoxeter and Saratoga, the latter featuring group action as Siskany seeks back-to-back wins in the Belmont Gold Cup.
2.43 Uttoxeter – Consistent Kilta aims for another win
Kilta seeks to follow up on its recent success in the Glyn Hall Wealth Management Handicap Chase (2.43).
Sam England’s Kilta returned to his old form at Cartmel in which he stayed well to take the win. He is now trying to challenge a 7lb penalty under Jonathan England.
Get up to mush returns for the in-form Skelton team. He has been off the track for 444 days and returned here from wind farms. He will need to bounce back strongly here.
Yes indeed struggled last time out at Southwell. However, the visor is now affected and could be treated well following a reduction in weights and a return to larger obstacles.
3.13 Uttoxeter – In-form duo Just Dottie and Symbolic Spirit face off
Just Dottie And Symbolic spirit confront the mares’ handicap Roy’s Ices’ Hurdle (3.13).
Skelton’s token spirit looks to follow up on her recent victory, looking more comfortable over two miles, and she can be competitive against her own gender.
Just Dottie, trained by Mike Smith, looks to pose a huge danger after his comfortable victory in Perth last time out. It would be no surprise if she clinched the double under the guidance of useful contender Ben Smith.
Vision of hope has been pretty consistent on the flat and if she can continue the same over hurdles she could be a danger.
10:50 a.m. Saratoga – Appleby’s Siskany looks to win back-to-back Belmont Gold Cup
Last year’s winner Siskany seeks to repeat history in the Belmont Gold Cup Stakes (10:50 a.m.).
Charlie Appleby’s Siskany arrives here after a successful winter campaign in Dubai. He could take a lot of hits under William Buick in this Grade 2 contest.
The Gray Wizard looks to reverse last year’s form by finishing two lengths behind Siskany. He seeks revenge at the hands of Johnny Velazquez and appears to pose a big threat.
Coherence Starting again comes here after a victory at Gulfstream Park. He could upset Michael Maker.
The best of the rest!
Frankie Dettori takes the stage at Saratoga with two rides aboard Cerretta (8.01) and Charles J (9.43). There are some interesting young horses from Wesley Ward, including the undefeated Long Neck Paula in the Astoria Stakes (10.17).
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