Today on Sky Sports Racing: Victoria Cup headlines at Muddy Ascot with action at Hexham and Lingfield | Racing news

We’ve had a busy day of racing on Saturday with action from Ascot, Hexham and Lingfield, live on Sky Sports Racing…

2.20 Ascot – Progressive Mudbier Big-Field Equestrian Contest

A cracking version of this ultra-competitive seven-furlong Kerry Group Victoria Cup See Ascot Modvir Top of the betting for John and Thady Gosden.

A progressive son of Kingman, he made huge strides as a three-year-old, winning three times from five starts and heads here with a huge chance under Oisin Murphy. He was somewhat unlucky when seventh as the 11-4 favorite at Goodwood in August and should go close if fit enough after returning from a 259-day layoff.

Defense Minister One of several dangers for Hamad Al Jehani and James Doyle. He scored his first start after undergoing a gelding operation at Kempton in March and will have to defy a four pound increase as he switches to turf.

Kevin Philippe de Foy-trained Shiplake Came looking for a hat-trick of wins in a pair of all-weather events at Southwell and deserves a crack at this good grade.

1.58 Lingfield – Unbeaten Maho Bay v Maltese Cross

This is a potentially informative update William Hill Lingfield Derby Trial Stakes where Maho Bay Six runners in the title.

Dubai boy Charlie Appleby is two to one perfect after an impressive comeback to clear a decent field at Newmarket after winning on debut at Kempton. He took another rung up the ladder here but guaranteed plenty of respect with the potential for further improvement over this extra distance.

Aidan O’Brien has claimed the race seven times and Isaac Newton His representative under Ryan Moore. He brings plenty of experience but will need to build on his recent fourth behind Morshdi (run in D) if he is to claim it.

Bay of Brilliance Wrecker led from his first outing to win at Goodwood before following up in emphatic fashion. In class, he seems to be a big player for Ralph Beckett and Hector Crouch.

1.28 Lingfield – Appleby’s Romantic Symphony bid to remain unbeaten

good breeding Romantic symphony Title is a classy field for listing this William Hill Oaks Trial Fillies’ Stakes in Lingfield.

The Charlie Appleby-trained daughter of Dubai is related to top-class pair Ebir and Wild Illusion and holds her unbeaten record under William Buick. After being a newcomer at Newmarket, he denied a penalty to win at Kempton on his return and this dominant form should improve further.

A two-hander with Aidan O’Brien flower And cameoRyan Moore’s pick. The latter showed a useful level as a two-year-old and made a satisfying comeback when fifth in the Curragh. It was more than a mile, and he climbed the distance and returned to class.

flower Navan is the third most produced behind Thundering On and another who should strip the fitter. Amora is the queen And Prizeland Complete the quintet.

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12.55 Lingfield – Twisting Physics An eyesore was the beginning of the end.

2.40 Lingfield – Group Three Chartwell Phyllis’ Steak where Royal Velvet And Copacabana Sands title

Ascot – Gosdens has plenty of opportunities.

1.10 Ascot – Exciting two-year-old newborn Alfred Wallace Debut for Ed Walker. He snow lanterns out by Dubawi.

1.45 Ascot – Where is the fair Phillies’ handicap The struggle Back for the Gosdens. politely Martin is an interesting runner for the Med.

2.55 Ascot – holiday Godolphin and Gosden under Billy Loughnane will be a short price for the team.

4.05 Ascot – Naga Top nine runners.

5.42 Hexham – Gardener Bid for a hat trick.