Holly Doyle Blog: Earth Shot May Deny Irish Oaks Epsom Heroine | Racing news

Our ambassador gives his verdict on a starrer card at Newbury, live on Sky Sports Racing and gives his thoughts on a classic weekend at the Curragh.

Big chance for Tom at Newbury

Group three Hallgarten and Novum Wines Hackwood Steak (3.02) is the highlight of a stellar card at Newbury on Saturday, which also features the spectacular Juvenile Dash, Weatherbys Super Sprint.

I think my husband Tom (Marquand) Hackwood is on the right horse in the stake. William Haggs-trained Binhari’s May be better suited for stakes company after finishing out of the frame in a rough renewal of the Wokingham Stakes.

Bara was third in the Royal Ascot Hurdle soldier tree Who hasn’t won since his first break in Ireland but is in good hands with James Owen and looks ready for that step up in group company.

Draw for the Watson filly in the sprint

I’ll be rooting for my boss Archie Watson’s beautiful filly Volaring in Weatherbys Super Sprint (3.37) – A race I won four years ago on his bold gray Eddie’s Boy.

As a star teenager at Middleham Park, this improving daughter of Sioux Nation has a great draw at stall 26 and on the evidence of her latest third in stakes company in France, Tom (Marquand) could provide an exciting ride.

He showed blistering pace at Deauville and gets my vote rollthedisbabyThose stalls are drawn on two opposite sides. Richard Hannon has an excellent record in the race with three wins in the last eight years and big things will be expected of his decisive Goodwood winner.

Ocean can make a splash in listed openers

The Tom (Marquand) Brian Meehan-trained has another big chance Ocean Four Listed BetVictor Steventon Stakes (1.55) in Newbury.

A Group winner at Chantilly last September, he clearly needed his reappearance at Sandown but showed his class over huge odds at Hampton Court at Royal Ascot.

It’s a drop in grade for a three-year-old, who may have an edge in new cheek pieces from admirably consistent ones. peach. He’s never run a bad race but has already had a tough year on the contrary Ocean Fourwho arrived at Newbury a relatively fresh horse.

To hit the Thunder feature handicap

Roger Varian has a big prize for staying young Ride the Thunder Those two miles can achieve an overwhelming success Pertemps is disabled (2.25) in Newbury.

He hasn’t won since his first break but was unlucky to bump into the progressive Valiant twice before running with credit in the Northumberland Plate last month and looks competitive with a slightly reduced 89.

Chester Plate Winner Prawns are shady Consistent and not humiliated in the Northumberland Vase at Newcastle but I expect better from Andrew Balding’s thorough grounder in this return to the relatively small turf.

Earth to give it his best shot at the Irish Oaks

Earth shot That’s what it takes to win a classic and further justify the investment in Wathnan Racing Irish Oaks at Juddmont (4.35) Saturday at the Curragh.

William Haggus’ fill in the Ribblesdale Stakes at the Royal Meeting impressed me, rising late in a Group Two in his fourth career start. I have no doubt that she has more to offer and Epsom can deny the heroine Thundering on An oaks double.

It will be interesting to see what effect the new headgear has on Aidan O’Brien’s quirky filly Amelia Earhart While Jim Bolger is undefeated New purse Stays high and can play its part in an open race.

Bucanero can sparkle in sapphire

the girls Rosie Affair And Bringing Havana Appeal heavily at the Curragh in the Group 2 Tulfarris Hotel and Golf Resort Sapphire Stakes (3.25).

George Boghi’s mare – a plum ride for the championship chasing Billy Loughnane – stormed to finish fourth in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot, while Donnacha O’Brien’s Havana Anna emerged with the same feat in the Commonwealth Cup.

however, The mighty Buccaneer Won some big races at this track and brought the best form to the party He is the strongest option and can take all the beating if he puts everything together for the first time this season.

Moor right on railway

Aidan O’Brien appears to be in Group Two GAIN Railway Stake (4.00) At His Mercy Confucius And Carry the flagBoth have more to offer despite their disappointing runs at Royal Ascot.

It is noteworthy that Ryan Moore chose Confucius Those couldn’t justify narrow odds in the Group Three Anglesey Stakes last time but it’s interesting that Aidan has faith in the son of Know Ne Never.

Carry the flag Was at his best when finishing in a Listed race over five-furlongs at Naas two weeks ago and should see him make a race of it when a furlong back on first-time cheek pieces.

Great progress in recovery from injury

I got some great news on Thursday afternoon when I met my specialist in London following my operation in Bath in May to repair my broken leg that autumn.

The bone has healed very well so I am finally given the all clear to bear weight which means I can start to strengthen the legs and gain more range in my knees and ankles.

I will continue to work as much as possible at Oaksey House in Lambourn where I have had invaluable physio sessions in the weeks following surgery. It’s still early days but I’m glad my recovery is progressing so well.