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Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting the highlight of an action-packed week

Sinjaari (red cap, left): storms to victory in the John Smith's Cup at York
Sinjaari (red cap, left): the favourite for the CambridgeshireCredit: Dan Abraham

Monday

A busy day of action in Britain and Ireland but all eyes will be focused on Warwick, where a maximum of 474 spectators will be able to take in the eight-race card.

The meeting represents the second of British racing's test events, as the sport looks to continue tentative steps towards the return of crowds to racecourses in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cards at Leicester, Listowel, Hamilton and Fairyhouse are the afternoon's other offerings, before Wolverhampton hosts a nine-race evening card on the Tapeta.

Tuesday

There is Listed action from Listowel, with runners from the yards of Aidan O'Brien, Jessica Harrington, Dermot Weld and Jim Bolger set to line up in the Listowel Stakes (4.30).

The 5f conditions stakes (2.40) at Beverley is the best British race of the day. Look out for hardy 11-year-old Caspian Prince as he bids to back up his victory at Yarmouth on Wednesday on his 106th start.

Warwick and Lingfield host afternoon cards before Newcastle takes over with nine evening races.

CASPIAN PRINCE (Tom Marquand) wins at NEWCASTLE 27/6/20Photograph by Grossick Racing Photography 0771 046 1723
Caspian Prince: set for his 106th startCredit: John Grossick (racingpost.com/photos)

Wednesday

There is €150,000 on the line for the Guinness Kerry National (4.30) at Listowel, as the track's Harvest festival reaches its apex.

The race is sure to draw some of Ireland's classiest handicap chasers with a star-studded entry list including Ravenhill, Mortal and Snow Falcon.

Goodwood hosts seven races headlined by the Listed Foundation Stakes (2.55), with supplementary action coming from Redcar, Perth and Kempton.

Thursday

Newmarket's Cambridgeshire meeting begins, with up to 1,000 fans set to enjoy the action on the Rowley Mile as racing's test events continue.

On the track, the Group 3 Tattersalls Stakes (3.00) and the Listed Rose Bowl Stakes (3.35) are the headline races as one of the crown-jewel meetings of the Flat's autumn calendar begins.

The Harvest festival continues at Listowel, while Pontefract, Perth and Kempton round off Thursday's action.

Friday

There could be clues for next year's 1,000 Guineas in the Shadwell Rockfel Stakes (3.00) at Newmarket, with the talented Isabella Giles holding leading claims for trainer Clive Cox and the Rooneys.

The Group 2 Shadwell Joel Stakes (3.35), the Group 3 Princess Royal Muharaar Stakes (2.25) and a further two Listed contests complete what is an excellent card.

A seven-race card at Uttoxeter is on hand to satisfy jumps fans, with further action coming from Haydock, Listowel, Newcastle and Dundalk – which stages the Group 3 Diomed Stakes (6.45).

Isabella Giles: winning the Ladbrokes Prestige Stakes at Goodwood
Isabella Giles: winning the Ladbrokes Prestige Stakes at GoodwoodCredit: Edward Whitaker

Saturday

A day to savour at Newmarket with three of the best two-year-old races of the season supporting the £120,000 bet365 Cambridgeshire (3.35).


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There is sure to be movement in the betting for the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas following the Group 2 Royal Lodge (1.50), the Group 1 Cheveley Park (2.25) and the Group 1 Middle Park (3.00).

There is Group action from the Curragh with the Beresford Stakes (3.15) and the Renaissance Stakes (4.20), with Haydock, Market Rasen, Ripon and Chelmsford rounding off a jam-packed Saturday.

Sunday

The best race of the day comes at the Curragh, which hosts the Group 3 Loughbrown Stakes (4.50).

Elsewhere, it is a low-key end to a busy week with Nottingham, Musselburgh and Chester hosting meetings.


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Tom WardRacing Post Reporter

Published on 21 September 2020inNews

Last updated 11:13, 21 September 2020

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