Ralph Beckett's Artistic Star, a runner in the 2023 Derby at Epsom, returns to action for the first time since April in the feature race at Southwell; Kitty Furnival seeks a hat-trick at Wolverhampton; watch every race live on Sky Sports Racing
Wednesday 20 November 2024 16:22, UK
The All-Weather Championships is in full swing and there are three meetings to enjoy on Sky Sports Racing this Thursday.
The feature and centre-piece of Southwell's nine-race card is a classy and competitive renewal of the Stay In Control With BetUK Handicap (6.30).
Ralph Beckett's Artistic Star, considered good enough to contest the Derby last year, tops the field of nine. It has clearly not been plain-sailing for the four-year-old, having run only once this year when fourth in the Gordon Richards Stakes at Sandown in April.
Champagne Prince stretched his unbeaten all-weather record to three when winning a course-and-distance handicap on his last start and a 5lb rise may underestimate him.
Paradias is highly respected on the pick of his turf form and rates an each-way player if handling this surface.
Wolverhampton also hosts a nine-race card with a field of 11 assembled for the Safer Gambling Tools At BetUK Handicap (6.40).
Simon and Ed Crisford saddle the in-form Kitty Furnival who seeks a hat-trick under Jack Mitchell. An easy winner at Kempton on her penultimate run, she stayed on powerfully to make a successful handicap debut here and a 3lb higher mark gives her a huge chance.
Haku is a tough and consistent sort who can make the frame again, while Way Of Life was only a neck behind Kitty Furnival on her last start and must be involved again.
Tony Carroll's Mumayaz capitalised on a sliding mark to score with a bit to spare at Bath at the end of last month and he will be popular to follow up under William Carson in the £30 In Free Bets With BetUK Handicap (1.00).
Moe's Legacy has an excellent record on the all-weather surfaces, including when winning at Wolverhampton earlier this month. A 3lb penalty looks lenient and she must be feared with Rob Hornby keeping the ride.
Another to consider is Chelmsford specialist Agostino, while Harb remains on a competitive mark.
Watch every race from Southwell, Wolverhampton and Lingfield live on Sky Sports Racing on Thursday November 21.
