JP McManus Poised for a Successful Race Day
On Saturday, renowned owner JP McManus will field‌ 12 runners, and expectations are high for his green and gold silks to grace the winner’s circle multiple times. Horse racing betting platforms anticipate significant performance from his contenders. Notably, don’t miss Genois as he competes in the 12:40 race at Newbury – an event that honors the legendary commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan. Although I haven’t selected Genois this week, I find great joy in supporting him from afar as those historic colors make their way around the track once again.
Unfortunately, my own luck fell short recently when a computer glitch prevented me from securing tickets to witness Judd Trump face off against Neil Robertson at York’s Barbican on Tuesday — so close yet so far! Maybe next year will bring better fortune!
Greyhound Racing Outlook: Coral Olympic Plans
This Saturday night at 8:07 p.m., I also have vested interest in the greyhound race where my dog Blarney Roy is set to compete in trap 5 during the prestigious Coral Olympic. After needing a recovery following last week’s setback just to qualify for subsequent rounds, Blarney Roy faces stiff competition under trainer Richard Rees who has three participants in this race. Though capable of strong performances, Blarney’s recent inactivity and slower early pace present challenges.
Tanya Stevenson’s Insights on Newcastle & Newbury Selections
Selecting Zanndabad at Newcastle (13:03)
I am heading to Newcastle this week — not specifically for the Fighting Fifth where I hold high hopes for Lump Sum each-way amidst all the chatter surrounding Sir Gino versus Mystical Power; rather, I’m keenly analyzing races available on various tracks looking for hidden treasures worth noting.
The highlight of Newcastle’s 1:03pm event showcases Skyjack Hijack whose remarkable five-race winning streak demonstrates skillful handling by Jennie Candlish. However, my main focus is Zanndabad who possesses solid flat ratings alongside promising hurdle performances. Despite finishing third unluckily during Chester Cup and sixth in Royal Ascot’s Ascot Stakes against formidable competitors like The Euphrates while carrying extra weight compared to superior paddock rivals such as Nurburgring and Comfort Zone — both graded hurdle victors — Zanndabad has showcased consistent improvement with recent second-place finishes at both Scottish County Hurdle and a maiden hurdle run at Ascot.
NAP Selection: Impose Toi at Newbury (13:54)
The standout pick is Impose Toi scheduled for 1:54 p.m. This horse stands out despite it being his first run of the season after turning heads earlier last January during Lanzarote trials where he found himself optimally placed but lacked agility over hurdles towards finish lines while facing stalwarts like Jay Jay Reilly.
His prime competition occurred previously when travelling smoothly into challenging stakes without realizing potential due to ineffective jumps which detracted momentum—a situation that needs rectification if he aims towards success over two-and-a-half miles back here today against another fast-paced batch.
Pondering Grandero Bello’s Prospects at Newbury (15:00)
Selecting between options was daunting but ultimately led me towards Grandero Bello following an impressive showing last month characterized by victorious spirit over soft ground conditions despite operating as an outsider among contenders.
Previous encounters saw him finishing merely two lengths behind elite competitor Thedevilscoachman showcasing untapped ability when given ample distance—my sentiment lies firmly with expecting greater results given longer tracks benefit him immensely!
