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What's on this week: a midweek Group 1 followed by Irish Oaks on Saturday

YORK, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Frankie Dettori riding Emily Upjohn (red) win The Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York Racecourse on May 11, 2022 in York, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)
Emily Upjohn: will bid to go one better in the Irish Oaks on SaturdayCredit: Alan Crowhurst (Getty Images)

Monday

A relatively quiet start to the week with afternoon jumps action from Newton Abbot alongside Flat fixtures at Ayr and Ffos Las, where the track's leading jockey David Probert has a full book of rides.

Unsurprisingly there is evening racing at Windsor, while Wolverhampton and Killarney also host meetings.

Tuesday

There is plenty of entertainment for Flat fans with afternoon meetings at Bath and Beverley on the turf and Dundalk on the all-weather.

Killarney and Chelmsford host Flat evening cards while Southwell offers some jumps action, where Laura Morgan, leading trainer at the track this year, saddles six runners including last-time-out course-and-distance winner The Vollan.

Wednesday

Kauto The King has not been beaten since Joe Tizzard took over the licence from his father Colin and he could bid to bring up a four-timer at Uttoxeter. Other afternoon action comes from Brighton and Catterick.

Joe Tizzard at Venn Farm Stables in Milborne Port near Sherborne 26.10.21 Pic: Edward Whitaker
Joe Tizzard started in fine fashion since taking over from his father ColinCredit: Edward Whitaker

Four meetings bring the day to a close from Downpatrick, Yarmouth, Lingfield and Killarney, with the last-named track hosting the Listed Cairn Rouge Stakes (6.40). Sunset Shiraz, who was placed at the top level as a juvenile, could make her three-year-old reappearance.

Thursday

There is a midweek treat courtesy of the Group 1 Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp, where Queen's Vase scorer Eldar Eldarov, French Derby runner-up El Bodegon and the Aidan O'Brien-trained Group 3 winner Aikhal could add interest for British and Irish racing fans.

The Meld Stakes (7.20) is the main offering in Britain and Ireland, with the Leopardstown Group 3 won by Japan last year. 2020 scorer Patrick Sarsfield could bid to become a dual winner.

Epsom, Killarney and Worcester also host evening fixtures, with afternoon meetings taking place at Chepstow, Hamilton and Leicester.

Friday

The Listed Rose Bowl Stakes (3.18) at Newbury may feature a variety of debut winners and those who appeared at Royal Ascot including Windsor Castle fourth Chateau. Haydock and Nottingham provide the rest of the afternoon action.

Popmaster (right) came desperately close to a Royal Ascot victory
Popmaster (right) came desperately close to a Royal Ascot victoryCredit: Edward Whitaker

Nahanni could bid to bounce back in the Listed Glasgow Stakes (7.47) at Hamilton, where Wokingham second Popmaster may seek to go one better in the Scottish Stewards' Cup (7.17). Newmarket and Pontefract also stage evening meetings.

Saturday

Emily Upjohn is odds on to gain a first Classic in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks (3.45) at the Curragh, the feature race of the week.

She could clash with her Epsom conqueror Tuesday with the latter's trainer Aidan O'Brien seeking a record seventh victory in the big contest.

Emily Upjohn (left) and Tuesday: could have a rematch at the Curragh
Emily Upjohn (left) and Tuesday: could have a rematch at the CurraghCredit: Edward Whitaker

The best racing in Britain comes from Newbury, where the Weatherbys Super Sprint (3.30) and bet365 Hackwood Stakes are the highlights, and Market Rasen, where the track's big meeting includes the Grade 3 Unibet Summer Plate Handicap Chase.

Newmarket's card is headlined by the Listed Ric and Mary Hambro Aphrodite Fillies' Stakes and other meetings take place at Ripon, Cartmel, Chester, Doncaster and Haydock on a very busy day.

Sunday

The quality Irish action continues with the Curragh hosting the Group 2 Kilboy Estate Stakes (3.55) – La Petite Coco and My Astra are among the entries – while Order Of Australia could bid for back-to-back wins in the the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes (2.10).

Redcar stages the sole Flat meeting in Britain with jumps fixtures scheduled at Newton Abbot and Stratford.


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