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Monday marks the return of racegoers in England and the best race of the day is the £40,000 Weatherbys ePassport Stakes (6.50), in which last year s Sprint Cup winner Dream Of Dreams takes on just two rivals.
There is no Irish racing but there is a Group 3 at Chantilly, where the Prix Texanita (1.35) could showcase some emerging stars. The prime candidate is the Francois Rohaut-trained Suesa, who is unbeaten in three, including the Prix Sigy in the same grade last time.
Carlisle, Redcar and Leicester also host cards in Britain, while there is afternoon jumps fixture at Ffos Las.
Monday treat: Dream Of Dreams will make his seasonal reappearance at Windsor
Ground key to Miss Amuletâs Curragh Classic challenge
Mon 17 May 2021
Miss Amuletâs Irish 1,000 Guineas bid hinges on going conditions after heavy ground scuppered her run in the French version of the race on Sunday.
The filly was an intended starter in ParisLongchampâs Poule dâEssai des Pouliches â the French 1000 Guineas â but very soft going at the Paris track put paid to that plan.
The race was supposed to be the greyâs opening run of the season, with heavy rainfall in both England and Ireland leaving conditions closer to home similarly dubious for a horse that favours good ground.
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Market movers come thick and fast as the key Classic trials are run in Britain and Ireland, but big-race contenders can come from anywhere and it s easy to miss a potential dark horse. Classic Clues, our new series running every morning, has you covered.
Here s a recap of Friday s action and how it impacted the Classic betting.
Racing round-up: Derab delivers at Newmarket
Derab impressed for John and Thady Gosden when getting off the mark at Newmarket. It was a first win for the son of Sea The Stars in three starts, after coming second to Snow Lantern in October.