Bunyola Bay will take on Moreedd in our Friday feature race coming from Doncaster, with the action streamed live on Sky Sports Racing. The Natural Innovations Novice Stakes at Doncaster offers a valuable opportunity for the seasoned Bunyola Bay to demonstrate the experience he has accumulated over his career. This contest could prove pivotal, as a strong performance would reinforce his reputation among novice contenders. Richard Hannon’s son of Ghaiyyath made an impressive debut last season, finishing third behind Needle Match at Newbury.
Given that his rival placed fourth in the Greenham Stakes, expectations are high that the young horse can replicate that form at Doncaster. The connections are hopeful that the colt will translate his promising start into a winning effort on the turf. Moreedd, trained by Roger Varian, boasts an impressive pedigree, being related to the celebrated Benbatl among other notable ancestors. He will be guided by jockey Callum Rodriguez for the first time on this track, wearing the colors of Sheikh Ahmed Al Maktoum.
Bettors should keep a close eye on his odds, as his lineage and fresh partnership suggest he could be a serious threat. Completing the shortlist is Ollie Sangster’s 78‑rated Deported, who returns to the turf after three starts on the all‑weather surface.
He will be ridden by Danny Tudhope, a rider who has shown consistency at Doncaster, finishing in the first two positions in roughly 20% of his rides on the Town Moor over the past five years. Deported’s transition back to grass adds an extra layer of intrigue to the race. At Chepstow, recent winners Broomfields Cave and Inflexible will clash in a competitive Sun Trade Windows Final Pride Handicap Chase.
Inflexible’s record is somewhat erratic, but on his best days he has displayed genuine jumping ability, most notably when he produced a stunning 25‑1 upset at Uttoxeter last month. Stepping up another two furlongs, he will be partnered by David Bass, who believes the horse still possesses the stamina and class to challenge for the prize if he can recapture that form.
In other news, the 2000 Guineas picture has shifted as Gstaad has been reinstated into the Newmarket mix after an administrative error by Aidan O’Brien was corrected. Meanwhile, Sky Sports Racing’s schedule for the day includes Seven Questions and Dyonisos contesting the Silver Trophy at Ripon, as well as a series of highlights from Sandown: Raaheeb, a Derby hopeful, delivered a stylish Classic Trial performance, and Opera Ballo thwarted Field Of Gold in a tightly fought mile showdown. The jumps trainers’ championship continues to be a talking point, with Dan Skelton expressing pride in his title‑winning stable. Horse‑racing tipsters are also focusing on Aventure, who is being backed to deny Daryz in the Prix Ganay showdown.
Fans can stay up‑to‑date with the latest racing news, interviews and feature stories on their mobile devices. Broomfields Cave has now secured three wins from six attempts over fences, most recently keeping on well at Wincanton while carrying an additional four pounds. He is regarded as a significant player with further improvement expected in the chase sphere.
Bradley Harris retains the ride after his earlier success, adding continuity to the partnership. Among the remaining entries, Charles Ritz ran respectably in his last outing but may struggle to sustain that effort over the full distance, while Manothepeople is expected to find the conditions easier than his previous assignments, giving him a better chance of a strong finish. At Fontwell, Edgewell is targeting a hat‑trick as he lines up for the Free Bets On attheraces.com Handicap Chase. Trainer Nick Scholfield has enjoyed a remarkable first season, and this race presents a prime opportunity for Edgewell to add to his two recent victories at Hereford.
Historically rated much higher, Edgewell could be a serious contender under the guidance of jockey Harry Reed. For those seeking alternatives, Ballynaheer emerges as a solid option. The horse has proven himself over the course and distance, winning three of his last four starts, though he will need to overcome a career‑high weight to succeed.
Additional names to watch include Sweet Nightingale and Le Galli Bier in a potentially tricky contest, while Moonlit Potter will be eager to rebound after a recent unseating at Hereford. Back at Chepstow, a classic showdown pits Paul Nicholls against Nicky Henderson in the Dunraven Windows Miss Millbrook Novices' Hurdle at 4.20 pm.
Nicholls fields the Middleham Park‑owned Quay Item, while Henderson’s stable is represented by the enigmatic Treasure Planet, promising a tactical battle between two of the sport’s leading trainers. On the Town Moor, the 4.35 pm Free Race Replays On attheraces.com Novice Stakes features James Keane’s The Jackal, who was unlucky in his debut defeat and is now making his second start. He will be opposed by Jack Mitchell’s Bucklow Hill, who made a strong impression on debut for Charlie Hills in January. This race echoes the 2024 victory of Royal Dress, a horse that progressed from Listed success to Group 3 triumphs before finding his niche at Group 2 level during Royal Ascot.
Finally, at Fontwell, Jackomy seeks a third consecutive win in the 6.20 pm KSR Lighting Handicap Hurdle, but will need to stay vigilant against the challenges posed by Calvino and Valadon. The race promises a blend of experience and emerging talent, setting the stage for an exciting finish to an action‑packed Friday across Doncaster, Chepstow and Fontwell.