Almeraq Headlines Racing Action at Yarmouth, Newbury and Worcester

Updated June 12,⁤ 2025
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The highly anticipated⁣ return of Almeraq, William Haggas’ Shadwell-owned colt, highlights Thursday’s ⁣racing schedule⁤ at Yarmouth. Newbury and Worcester also⁢ offer‍ competitive fields. Horse racing enthusiasts have several opportunities for exciting action.

At Yarmouth, all eyes will be on the Charles Lumsden/ATI Memorial novice ⁢Stakes ⁢(2:27 p.m. ⁤local time), where Almeraq aims to build on a prior course-and-distance victory. Jockey Jim Crowley will‍ be aboard. Spy Chief, trained by John and ⁢Thady Gosden, poses a threat. Harry Eustace’s Correspondence, a $235,000 purchase, makes its ⁤debut.

Newbury’s card includes the Grosvenor Sport Win Rewards Everyday Handicap (4:25 p.m.local time). Hickory, trained by Jamie Osborne, carries top weight. Beleive The Storm enters handicap competition following a win and a runner-up finish.⁢ Twisting Physics,with William Buick riding,and Photosynthesis are also contenders in this competitive handicap.

Also at Newbury, Colin⁣ Keane rides⁤ Blue Bolt for Juddmonte in⁣ the Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes (3:50 p.m. local time). Blue Bolt seeks another victory after winning at Windsor. Consecrated looks to rebound after finishing fourth in the Sky Bet Fillies Stakes. Seren Star ⁢and Majaz are also entered.

Moonfall is set to compete in newbury’s Local IQ EBF Novice Stakes (2:05 p.m. local time).Yachtsmen and new Monarch are among the debutants in the field. Dangerman is expected to perform well in the Harriet Cozens Big ⁤Birthday Handicap at Newbury.

Worcester’s feature race is the JenningsBet Brockmoor Handicap Chase (6:10 p.m. local time). Sean⁤ Bowen will ride⁢ Music Of Tara, trained by Gordon Elliott. Of such⁤ fortune and Hold Your Fort are ⁤also expected to compete.

What’s next

Racing fans can anticipate further exciting races as the season progresses, with trainers and jockeys vying⁢ for top honors across various events.