On Wednesday, Sky Sports Racing has three exciting maps from Brighton, Wolverhampton and Ascot, with the latter having group and list action including the Trueshan and Coltrane clash.
2.15 Ascot – Trueshan and Coltrane meet in the Sagaro Stakes
Stars Trueshan And Coltrane Meeting in Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes (2.15).
Alan King’s Trueshan gains weight overall in his seasonal reappearance under Hollie Doyle. This will be his first run since wind surgery and he often needs his first run, which might prove too much against some talented younger rivals.
The Andrew Balding-trained Coltrane edged Trueshan, who scored, in this race last season. He seems to have excellent standards when it comes to following his trainer grabbing the cheekpieces.
Sweet William is weak and could have more to offer after finishing third in the Long Distance Cup here in October.
2.50 Ascot – Malc, Adaay In Devon and Jasour take part in the Commonwealth Cup Trials
Malc And Adaay in Devon Headline in the wide open Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes (2.50).
As a two-year-old, Malc showed serviceable form, including when finishing second over five furlongs in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. He seems like the type to progress as he gets going under Oisin Orr.
Adaay In Devon has been very progressive for the Rod Millman team, winning her last two starts including the Listed Lansdown Stakes last month. Expect her to be close as she moves up the class under Silvestre De Sousa.
Clive Cox’s Jasour emerged as authoritative winner of the Group 2 July Stakes at Glorious Goodwood in July but has a lot to prove having struggled in the last two Group 1 outings.
1.40 Ascot – Headline Epictetus, Docklands and Maljoom
Maljoom And Docklands Function in the small but selected field in Listed bet with Ascot Donation Scheme Paradise Stakes (1.40).
William Haggas’ Maljoom has had an abbreviated career since his unfortunate fourth-place finish at St James’s Palace in June 2022 and this looks like a good opportunity for him to get his career back on track in these calmer waters.
Epictetus He was a Group 3 winner last season and has since had to undergo gelding surgery as we saw him finish well beaten in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. He should appreciate the drop in class.
Docklands landed the Britannia over this course and distance last summer. He looks to be the choice for the remainder as Oisin Murphy replaces the suspended Hayley Turner.
Sky Bet Odds I Today’s Races
Watch every race from Ascot, Wolverhampton and Brighton on Sky Sports Racing on Wednesday May 1st.