{"id":50317,"date":"2025-06-27T01:11:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/today-on-sky-sports-racing-charlie-appleby-and-sir-mark-prescott-trained-fillies-do-battle-for-newcastle-group-3-honours-racing-news\/27\/06\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-06-27T01:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T05:11:38","slug":"today-on-sky-sports-racing-charlie-appleby-and-sir-mark-prescott-trained-fillies-do-battle-for-newcastle-group-3-honours-racing-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/today-on-sky-sports-racing-charlie-appleby-and-sir-mark-prescott-trained-fillies-do-battle-for-newcastle-group-3-honours-racing-news\/27\/06\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Today on Sky Sports Racing: Charlie Appleby and Sir Mark Prescott-trained fillies do battle for Newcastle Group 3 honours | Racing News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Potentially-smart types Diamond Rain and Tasmania look the ones to beat in this afternoon’s feature from Gosforth Park, Newcastle.<\/p>\n

7.05 Newcastle – Diamond Rain and Tasmania fancied for Group 3<\/h3>\n

Classy performers Diamond Rain and Tasmania contest the feature Group 3 Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes<\/em> at Newcastle.<\/p>\n

Charlie Appleby’s Diamond Rain<\/strong> showed useful form as a three-year-old and returned with a sparkling success in a Listed race at Haydock. Currently rated 106, she deserves a crack at this prize and should stay further down the line too.<\/p>\n

Tasmania <\/strong>is a fascinating runner for the Sir Mark Prescott team as she reappears from a year’s absence. Rated 107, she showed a high level of form when trained in France before disappointing in the Group 1 Pretty Polly. This should be more suitable and the services of Newcastle specialist Paul Mulrennan will help.<\/p>\n

Others to note include Ascot winner Morrophore<\/strong>, while Charlotte’s Web<\/strong> makes her debut for new owner Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum. Anna Swan<\/strong> is another for the shortlist despite a recent downturn in form.<\/p>\n

4.08 Yarmouth – Progressive Blue Rc and Philanthropist feature<\/h3>\n

Progressive pair Blue Rc and Philanthropist feature in a small but select field for this Winning Experience With Moulton Racing Handicap<\/em> at Yarmouth.<\/p>\n

Blue Rc<\/strong> scored for the second time in his short career at Thirsk last week and arrives here shouldering a 6lb penalty. That leaves him 4lb well in on official figures so he could take plenty of stopping under Clifford Lee.<\/p>\n

Philanthropist <\/strong>was given a positive mention by his connections on Sky Sports Racing this week and bids for a first turf success at the fifth attempt, stepping up to a mile for the first time.<\/p>\n

Invited <\/strong>and Spirit Of Leros<\/strong> complete the quartet.<\/p>\n

7.35 Newcastle – Previous winners Bergerac and Vintage Clarets feature<\/h3>\n

A typically competitive Gosforth Park Cup<\/em> sees past winners of this Bergerac and Vintage Clarets among a field of 14.<\/p>\n

Last year’s champion Bergerac <\/strong>was winning for the first time in 12 months when taking a Hamilton handicap earlier this month and must be feared despite a 5lb rise.<\/p>\n

Vintage Clarets<\/strong> has been running well in defeat and arrives having finished a creditable fifth in the Dash at Epsom. The 2023 winner could represent some each-way value with Warren Fentiman claiming a handy 5lbs.<\/p>\n

Jakajaro <\/strong>is yet to fire for Robert Cowell and warrants respect, while Badri <\/strong>is another who has course and distance victories to his name.<\/p>\n

Best of the rest<\/h3>\n

Champion jockey Oisin Murphy heads to Doncaster with a strong book of rides, including aboard the Cheveley Park-owned Displaying <\/strong>in the Doncaster Racecourse Supporting Racing Staff Week Handicap<\/em> (3.20pm). Trained by Andrew Balding, this son of Kingman was unlucky the last day at Goodwood and looks well-placed to shed his maiden tag here.<\/p>\n

At Yarmouth, Blue Anthem<\/strong> goes to post for the 4.40pm Quinnbet Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap<\/em> in search of the hat-trick, but will have to carry a 6lb penalty under Billy Loughnane. Dark Side Thunder<\/strong> could pose the biggest challenge, having scored in stronger company over the course and distance recently.<\/p>\n

Marquis Pompeo<\/strong> – a half-brother to Prix de la Grotte winner Tropbeau – makes his bow for Charlie Johnston in Newcastle’s JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes at 5.25pm. Of the ones with experience, Warrior Mode<\/strong> will be looking to get back on track after failing to build on a debut win at Wolverhampton the last day. Dylan Hogan takes the ride from Luke Morris.<\/p>\n

Stepping back to seven furlongs at Gosforth Park for the 6pm JenningsBet In Shiremoor Novice Stakes<\/em> is Excellent Believe<\/strong> – a Jack Channon-trained son of Make Believe. He looked smart when bolting up at Nottingham last month and may go in again under William Buick.<\/p>\n

Stateside, Churchill Downs plays host to an exciting night of racing which features Frankie Dettori in action.<\/p>\n

Watch every race from Doncaster, Newcastle and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing…<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Potentially-smart types Diamond Rain and Tasmania look the ones to beat in this afternoon’s feature from Gosforth Park, Newcastle. 7.05 Newcastle –