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There’s top-class action in France this Sunday, alongside two domestic jumps fixtures at Uttoxeter and Fontwell, all live on Sky Sports Racing.
2.50 Paris Longchamp – Classy Fillies Aventure and Sunley Lock Horn
It shows an interesting version of the feature as Group Two Prix Corrida adventure And sunny Fight in Paris.
Adventure secured the prize last season before moving up to the Group One Prix Vermeil later in the campaign. She made a satisfying return to the Prix Gan behind Superstar Darridge and will appreciate the change to racing against her own sex.
Francis-Henri Graffard saddles Sunley, who looked a top-class filly in the making last season, making an impressive start, winning his first three. After a shock defeat to Killeen Quinn in July, he was not seen again until his reappearance at Saint-Cloud earlier this month. It was an acceptable effort and earned him respect as he moved up the grades.
Elsewhere on the card, Amy Murphy makes an impressive appearance Jabrakadwara Group Three Prix Hoquart’s Properties (1.33), when Seagulls XI – Owned by a number of Brighton players – take on the Prix de Montreux (3.25).
4.03 Uttoxeter – American Mike and Riskintheground clash in the feature
One of the primary features of the summer jumping campaign, the Clarke Chase at Uttoxeter features a typically open competition, where American Mike At the top of the seven field.
Ollie Murphy’s charge returned to winning ways with a scintillating success at Perth last month and he managed to do better for this trainer by just four runs.
Dangerous ground The silver trophy was renewed at Haydock 39 days ago and a similar effort will keep this course and distance winner in the mix despite a 4lb increase in weight.
Faye Bramley Glengouley Returned to the same winning mark during the December Gold Cup at Cheltenham and must be feared if able to bounce back under Ben Jones.
3.45 Fontwell – Recent winner Miss Goldfire faces Shutfrontdoor
Miss Goldfire face The front door is closed A tight-looking Sky Sports Racing Virgin 512 mares in the ‘Handicap Hurdle’ at Fontwell.
Harry Fry’s seven-year-old Miss Goldfire was a bit of a disappointment before returning to the track over this course and distance, and as she regains confidence she could go under Ciaran O’Shea.
Shutfrontdoor, a bumper winner here, is winless in four hurdles outings so far but placed on three occasions. He has stepped up in distance in this handicap debut and that combination could bring further improvement.
