Excitement surrounds the upcoming weekend of racing at Ascot, Chepstow, and Uttoxeter, with events broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The highlight will be the clash between two unbeaten horses, Reciprocated and Tricky Tel, in the Listed Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes at 2:25 PM on Saturday.
Unbeaten Rivals in the Spotlight
The Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes promises to be a thrilling contest as Reciprocated, trained by Karl Burke, faces off against Tricky Tel, prepared by Hugo Palmer. Both horses enter the race with unblemished records. Tricky Tel has claimed victories in both of his outings at Chester in May but missed the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. Palmer expresses confidence in his horse’s ability to perform well under jockey David Probert.
Reciprocated, on the other hand, has also maintained his perfect record after impressive wins at Nottingham and Carlisle. His latest performance was particularly strong, positioning him as a significant contender in this upcoming race. Another pair to watch includes A Bit Of Spirit and Time To Turn, who have shown promising form at Newbury last month.
Pinhole Seeks Redemption at Ascot
Later in the day, the focus shifts to the 3:35 PM race, where Pinhole will compete in the Royal Ascot Winning Breeders’ Handicap. Trained by Ralph Beckett, this three-year-old was last seen finishing well behind the pack in the Queen’s Vase. The drop in grade brings new opportunities as he faces older competitors for the first time, sporting first-time cheekpieces. As the favourite, he will be expected to bounce back strongly.
Other notable contenders include Dream Harder, who has been in winning form this summer, and Assail, who remains lightly raced for his age. This race marks an important moment for Pinhole as he aims to regain his competitive edge.
The day’s card also features the 1:30 PM race at Uttoxeter, where Jentobello will attempt to maintain his unbeaten streak in the Boots Opticians Uttoxeter Novices’ Hurdle. Trained by Iain Jardine, the five-year-old has won both of his bumper starts this season and shows great promise as he transitions to hurdles.
In addition, Reina Del Mar is set to make his presence felt after justifying favouritism on his debut for Tim Vaughan at Ffos Las, while Breaking Cover will also be in contention despite being penalised.
The Ascot card features a number of intriguing races, including a fillies’ maiden at 1:50 PM, where Enamorus and Princess Petrol are expected to improve upon their initial performances. Newcomers Pacific Mission and Ravishing are also anticipated to make a strong debut.
As the day unfolds, the 3:00 PM race will showcase class three competitors, including promising stayers like Fireblade and Blindedbythelights, while Fantasy Obsessor aims for a third consecutive victory in the 4:45 PM race, facing off against seasoned rivals. Jockey Rossa Ryan has a compelling lineup of rides throughout the day.
Finally, the action at Chepstow culminates at 7:35 PM with Spirit Of The Bay seeking a third win at the course.
As the weekend approaches, racing enthusiasts are eager to witness these thrilling matchups at some of the UK’s premier venues.
