Raging Raj Aims for Southwell Hat-Trick on Sky Sports Racing

This afternoon, live on Sky Sports Racing, Southwell hosts a thrilling day of flat racing. The Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Nursery Handicap features four contenders, with Raging Raj seeking a third consecutive win for trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam. Following a slow start to his career, the two-year-old has shown impressive form since being gelded, with a record of 211. He will now attempt to overcome a 7lb rise in weights and secure victory over a mile. Lake Como, trained by George Boughey, will be ridden by Billy Loughnane, who boasts a 100% record on the horse. Ed Dunlop's Emma's Letter has consistently performed well, finishing in the top two in her last five outings, and will be ridden by Cieren Fallon for the first time. Phantom Watch, the only maiden in the field, will be ridden by Jason Watson and will wear a visor for his first start over a mile. The Make The Move To Midnite Handicap, featuring eleven runners, will see Alligator Alley attempt to defy top weight and achieve a fourth win in five starts. David O'Meara's Ziggy's Triton will aim to build on his recent success, despite a 10lb rise in weights. The in-form Hiya Maite will be ridden by Lewis Edmunds and returns to five furlongs, a distance over which he has previously won twice. Other notable contenders include Star Chorus, Twilight Jet, and Toolatetonegotiate. Across the Atlantic, the Grade 2 Laffit Pincay Jr. Stakes at Santa Anita will feature a field of seven, including the 2025 Breeders' Cup Mile champion Nysos. Trained by Bob Baffert, Nysos will be ridden by Flavien Prat as he seeks a seventh win from eight attempts. His main rival is expected to be stablemate Nevada Beach, who has shown impressive form since returning from a summer break. The field is completed by Vodka Vodka, Cornishman, and Bartholdy. In France, the Listed Prix Bernard De Dufau will be headlined by 2023 Prix Maurice Gillois winner Amy Du Keef. In the United States, the 2025 Malibu Stakes is dominated by Bob Baffert, who trains five of the ten contenders. Barnes is considered a strong contender, having performed well in Grade 1 company earlier in the season. The American Oaks will feature Atsila, Will Then, and Totally Justified competing for the top prize.