Today on Sky Sports Racing: Regal Ulixes takes on Gaucher in Easter Classic at Newcastle on Final Day of Weather Racing | Race News
We’re all set for the best Good Friday on Sky Sports Racing, headlined by Newcastle’s All-Weather Finals Day.
4.10 Newcastle – Improving Regal Ulixes takes Gaucher
Regeneration of Midnite All-Weather Easter Classic Middle Distance Handicap you see Regal Ulixes title of a field of 16 runners.
Andrew Balding’s four-year-old saw Beylerbeyi get a strong handicap at Lingfield in his first run, putting himself down as a handicap for the track. He followed that up with a sixth-place finish in the Lincoln Trial at Wolverhampton and will be happy to go the distance.
Willie Mullins walks in chairs Gaucher, leading heavyweight under Billy Loughnane. A four-time hurdles winner, he has been able to come in well in the weather, winning his last two starts at Dundalk. He should have chances despite the 5lb increase in weights.
The open race sees plenty of each type of shout including Duke’s commandwhile Bragbor He made his debut for Fahey’s team.
4.42 Newcastle – Seniors Duke Of Oxford and Beylerbeyi clash
Classmates Duke Of Oxford and Beylerbeyi battle it out in what looks to be a top-class contest in the Midnight All-Weather Easter Plate Marathon Handicap at 4.42pm.
Duke of Oxfordwho was fourth last season, looks to be in top form at the moment and since he won the trial for this race in January, he should be in the middle. He’s up 6lbs, has size and range to improve and could give another good account.
Ian Williams-trained Beylerbeyi will lead the betting under Loughnane and rate the one to be beaten after putting together a portfolio of efforts. With his last three starts coming up short, he is expected to enjoy a comeback.
For others, Drama Star confirms the respect of his powerful connection, while The Berkshire Dancer it’s another thing to be aware of with the first cheekpieces installed.
3.35 Newcastle – Sir Les Patterson is famous for his disdain for climbs
Competition Midnight All-Weather Sprint Handicap sees Sir Les Patterson bid to continue his winning streak.
Stephen Thorne is the coach at the top and he has high hopes for that Mr Les Patterson he can follow up his Dundalk success and complete a hat-trick under 3lb claimant Jack Kearney.
Pocklington he has finished in the first two in all his weather starts and looks set to claim another bid by chasing The Caltonian in a trial over time and distance in January.
Karl Burke trained The Marshman he has a lot of back-class and it’s nice to see Clifford Lee back in the chair, when Sarab Star it is an unrevealed type that may improve his condition as well.
The best of the rest
The Gosforth Park card continues Billecart, Andab again The New King the BetMGM Burradon Stakes headlines at 1.15pm, earlier Al Najashi you go to five times in BetMGM All-Weather 3 Year Old Championships Handicap.
Stateira has clear claims to Andrew Balding and Oisin Murphy in the BetMGM Fillies ‘And Mares’ Championship Handicap ahead. Councillor again Blue Rc close the horns on BetMGM All-Weather Championships Mile Handicap at 3 pm.
Lingfield, Black Ace again Apache Outlaw Adrian McGuinness feature on Midnite All-Weather Vase Sprint Handicap (2.40pm) before San Andreas again The Unterberg taking each other in the middle Midnite All-Weather Vase Middle Distance Handicap at 3.15pm.
Later in the evening, Keeneland plays host to the Grade 1 The Ashland Stakes (10.16pm), with Kentucky Oaks fancy Zany emphasizing the field of quality.
