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Ryan Moore has labelled star stayer Kyprios his ‘standout chance’ on British Champions Day, hosted at Ascot on Saturday. The hardy Ballydoyle representative is odds-on favourite to record an outstanding ninth Group 1 victory.
The big betting race in Ireland is the Munster National at Limerick on Sunday in which sixteen line up at 3.50. Vincent Finegan and Stephen Harris have picked out their best bets for another fantastic weekend of betting action.
Oogum Boogum 16:25 Limerick Saturday 2m. 5f.
Oogum Boogum has hinted at ability on more than one occasion and the combination of decent ground over a staying trip with top rider Darragh O’Keeffe replacing an inexperienced amateur should see the 6-y-o in a better light.
The Big Chap (nap) 16:25 Limerick Sunday 2m. 3f. 50yds.
The Big Chap can be expected to show the benefit of a recent spin over hurdles and back over fences with the trip, going and track all in his favour, everything is lining up for him to produce his best. He has shown a liking for Limerick in the past and today’s rider, Danny Gilligan, has won on him before so it will be no surprise to see them involved in the finish.
Clanadagan 3.55 Ascot Champion Stakes 1m2f
This French raider has now won 4 of his 7 career starts, posting a cracking effort in defeat when last seen out behind City of Troy at York in August. He will relish these much softer conditions expected at Ascot on Saturday, and his proven turn of foot should be a real asset at the business end..
Tamfana 3.15 Ascot, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes 1m
David Menuisier’s classy performer has now won 4 of her 9 career starts, and comes here at the very top of her game after impressive victories at Sandown and Newmarket. Soft ground will be no issue at all under the champion-elect Oisin Murphy, and the yard have been in superb form as the turf season draws to an end.
