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Trainer in focus: Always follow Charlie Appleby at Newmarket’s July Festival
Local trainer Charlie Appleby has maintained an impressive strike-rate of 36 per cent at Newmarket‘s July Course over the last five seasons. That makes him the trainer to follow at the track, so he’s sure to do well at the July Festival. He has seven runners across five races on Day 1 and we’ picked out his best chances. Check out our free tips page for daily content across British and Irish racing.
2.25 Newmarket
Maximized remains unbeaten in two starts and is likely to be very popular with the punters. A comfortable winner of the Woodcote at Epsom when last seen, this Group 2 looks like a sensible next step. Another big run should be on the agenda for this son of Mehmas.
3.00 Newmarket
Hallasan was a winner over a mile in Meydan in the winter and things haven’t quite gone to plan in Group 3 and Listed company on his last two starts. Making his handicap debut here, he has fallen to a two-figure mark and shouldn’t be overlooked.
3.35 Newmarket
El Cordobes failed to get home when third of four in a Listed contest over 1m6f at York last month so the return to 1m4f is a big positive. He beat Royal Ascot winner French Master easily in a handicap on the Rowley Mile earlier on in the season and can make his presence felt at this level.
4.10 Newmarket
Crimson Rose has a smart pedigree and the daughter of Lope De Vega is out of a Group 3-winning mare. She looked in need of the experience on debut, where she finished third, albeit by a wide margin. Appleby’s filly is entitled to progress and we should see a much better display this time around.
4.45 Newmarket
Opera Ballo looked very special when winning a Kempton maiden by more than eight lengths on debut and was impressive in a conditions race next time. Letting himself down in the Craven Stakes, he pulled far too hard and had no chance after that. It was a much better performance when winning a Listed contest at Sandown last time and that form makes him hard to beat here.
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