Thursday promises a packed racing schedule, featuring meetings at Ffos Las, Lingfield Park, Newton Abbot and Southwell, all broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights is the return of the promising three‑year‑old Enoch, who will contest the Download The At The Races App Novice Stakes at Lingfield. This son of the legendary Frankel, trained by the Gosden brothers—John and Thady—made a winning debut at Newmarket in September and has already shown a strong affinity for his new jockey, William Buick.
With his pedigree linking him to both Frankel and the esteemed Almanzor, Enoch is expected to be a serious contender for a second successive victory. Another notable entrant is Black Chiffon, owned by Andrew Balding. The filly broke her maiden at Salisbury before finishing fourth at Kempton, earning a current rating of 85. Under the guidance of Rob Hornby, she will look to translate her early promise into a more consistent performance, using her fresh fitness to challenge the field.
Likewise, the lightly‑raced Colonnade, who has been placed on both of her starts, could be a solid placer if she can stay on her current form. At Ffos Las, the BNI Elli Maiden Stakes will feature the 86‑rated Blue Hercules, who will line up against five rivals.
Trained by William Muir and ridden by Chris Grassick, the horse has displayed flashes of ability in six starts without yet securing a win. A partnership with Lewis Edmunds could finally unlock his potential, especially if he can replicate the strong effort he showed at Ascot.
A win or a close placing would mark a significant breakthrough for the colt. Returning to Lingfield, the three‑year‑old mare Neswick, who was third on her debut in April, broke her maiden earlier this month and then finished fourth at Lingfield.
The connections expect her to improve with another run, believing she still has untapped ability that could see her finish higher as the season progresses. Among the remaining runners, Phantom Recon is a solid choice for veteran jockey George Scott, while Emmet Mullins will be aboard Winday with Rossa Ryan in the saddle, hoping to add another victory to their records. The meeting at Newton Abbot offers a compelling story in the MD Elite Cleaning Handicap Chase, where five‑year‑old Gore Point is aiming for a fifth win in a competitive renewal. Trained by Anthony Honeyball, Gore Point has enjoyed a stellar campaign, winning his last four starts, three of which came over the same course and distance.
The horse should be able to dictate the pace and hold up well as the race steps up in class. Centara, the previous year’s winner of this race, now finds himself in a more manageable handicap after a string of disappointing performances this season. Meanwhile, Breaking Cover, who beat Centara over the same ground and distance last summer, will be looking to repeat that success, while Gower Prince, another past winner, remains a horse to watch.
In the fences division, Obsessedwithyou has finished in the first two positions in six of her last seven outings, indicating a high level of consistency. The mare will be aimed at another strong performance, hoping to add another win to her impressive record. The day’s schedule continues with a series of supporting races. At 2:52 pm, Lingfield’s Kiah will contest the Celebrate National Racehorse Week Maiden Fillies’ Stakes, offering a platform for emerging talent.
At 3:52 pm, Desert Treasure will take part in a fair‑run race, looking to rebound after a recent off‑day. Over at Southwell, the 800,000‑gns yearling Night Of Gold will debut for the Bow Echo partnership at 7:30 pm, while the market‑favourite Wathnan will be represented by Market Leader in a parallel contest. Later, at 7:00 pm, Dublin Bay is expected to be a strong contender in a decent handicap at Southwell. Newton Abbot’s 3:07 pm fixture sees Thickthorn Tom positioned as a clear favourite for the Skeltons, while Ffos Las at 3:07 pm will stage a promising maiden featuring Tumishi, War Gaming and Corbie Rock, each eager to make a mark.
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