Saturday’s UK racing tips come your way from meetings at Redcar and Windsor on 26 August 2023.
REDCAR
Race 1 – FREAK OUT 3/1
The consistent FREAK OUT makes the most compelling case in the field and he is fancied to go one better than his second over the extended 1m4f at Musselburgh last time.
Gemma Tutty’s charge was only just collared late on that occasion and, back over 1m2f – a distance he has already won over twice over this season, he can get his head back in front.
Tarbaan runs off the same mark as his one-and-a-half-length defeat when third over 1m2f at Newmarket, and joins Langton Wold on the shortlist.
Race 4 – BILLYB 14/1
This looks like an open contest, where BILLYB gets a tentative vote as he drops down to this grade for the first time since last July, when second at Newmarket off 3lb higher.
Spioradalta put in a pleasing display at Glorious Goodwood to finish a very creditable sixth and he could have a say off the same mark.
Of the remainder, last-time-out victor Crown Princess makes the most appeal.
Race 6 – STRONG JOHNSON 5/2
STRONG JOHNSON was only denied by a length into third in the Silver Trophy at Ripon last time, which was a hugely encouraging display.
If he can turn up in the same form as that off 2lb higher, then he could prove very difficult to beat.
The main danger is Crypto Quest, who filled the runner-up spot at Beverley on his latest outing and should have no issue with the step back up in distance.
Novak is another to consider.
Race 8 – AUTUMNAL BREEZE 13/2
One For The Ladies is noted back in a handicap off the same mark as her only previous win outside of classified stakes company, while similar sentiments apply to Basholo, although she is potentially the better treated of the two.
Nevertheless, AUTUMNAL BREEZE arrives on the back of a more convincing string of efforts and the three-year-old has a live chance of putting a race like this to bed without too much fuss.
WINDSOR
Race 1 – PREMIERE BEAUTY 25/2
PREMIERE BEAUTY has been given a 4lb rise for a comfortable success at Lingfield a fortnight ago and there appears to be no reason to suggest why she won’t go close again.
The unexposed Reminder looks an obvious threat having won her maiden over C&D in June and is now having her first taste of handicap company, while Penguin Island is fancied to appreciate a return to 6f.
Race 3 – LION’S PRIDE 9/4
LION’S PRIDE could make a late claim for a St Leger spot with victory in the Weatherbys Digital Solutions August Stakes.
John Gosden has described him as the best of his Roaring Lion crop, with his three-length win over a stablemate at Kempton a particularly taking performance in July.
As a half-brother to Gold Cup winner Courage Mon Ami, it would be no surprise should he develop into a Doncaster contender.
Race 4 – PASSENGER 18/10
Some very nice types line up for this prize with the tentative selection being PASSENGER.
Sir Michael Stoute’s charge struggled to land a blow in the Derby on his previous outing but he can continue his progress in these calmer waters.
West Wind Blows is the biggest danger after running with credit in the Eclipse at Sandown behind Paddington and Emily Upjohn, while last-time-out winner State Occasion deserves a closer look.
Race 6 – TIMEWAVE 4/1
Major Major showed a willing attitude when scoring over the extended 1m3f at Lingfield last time but he may find it difficult to defy this 5lb rise, therefore the nod goes to TIMEWAVE.
Charlie Johnston’s charge was a decent third over 1m2f at Yarmouth recently and he can get his head in front off the same mark here, while Storm Valley could also go well.
