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The latest news and market movers as Siskin bids for Phoenix Stakes glory

Advertise has the joint top-rating in the Irish juvenile classification after Sunday's Curragh win
Advertise winning last year's Phoenix StakesCredit: Patrick McCann

Siskin bids to extend his unbeaten record when he takes on four rivals in the Group 1 Keeneland Phoenix Stakes (6.50), the main event on a seven-race card at the Curragh.

It is followed by the Group 3 Qatar Racing And Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes (7.25), with the popular Gordon Lord Byron returning for his 101st start for trainer Tom Hogan.

In Britain, it is the final day of Brighton's Marathon Bet festival of racing, supported by Flat action from Thirsk, Musselburgh and Haydock, with Newmarket and Chelmsford hosting evening cards.

Going report

Thirsk (first race at: 1.50)
Good, good to soft in places

Brighton (2.00)
Good to firm

Musselburgh (2.10)
Soft, good to soft in places

Haydock (5.05)
Good to soft

Curragh (5.15)
Good

Newmarket (5.25)
Good

Chelmsford (5.50)
Standard

Market movers

2.10 Musselburgh - Pioneering 3-1 (from 4-1)
5.00 Brighton - Hurricane Alert 5-1 (from 6-1)
6.00 Newmarket - Walkonby 4-1 (from 8-1)

What to back

Maddy Playle shares her best bets...

What to read

Get ready for the Curragh with our Phoenix Stakes and Phoenix Sprint previews, featuring key stats and trainer quotes.

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What to watch

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Final thought

Siskin could hardly have been more impressive when winning the Group 2 Railway Stakes last time, beating Monarch Of Egypt, his closest rival in the betting, by two and a half lengths.


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Published on 9 August 2019inPreviews

Last updated 09:05, 9 August 2019

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