A bet on Burke’s Burning will have you Up at Doncaster
DONCASTER on Saturday plays host to the final Group One contest of the flat season, the William Hill Futurity Trophy (1.30pm). Unsurprisingly, Aidan O’Brien currently has an embarrassment of riches in the contest, with 11 of the 17 entries being Ballydoyle representatives. Noble Exhibit is the current ante-post favourite, but with rain forecast towards the [...]
Doncaster hosts the final Group One contest of the flat season on Saturday - the William Hill Futurity Trophy at 1.30pm. Aidan O’Brien's team are heavily represented with 11 out of 17 entries, with Noble Exhibit currently leading as the ante-post favorite. However, the wet conditions forecast for the latter part of the week may not suit the son of Frankel, who hasn't faced such challenging ground conditions before.
Karl Burke's horse, BURNING UP, could capitalize on any rain. He showed promise in his first two starts, winning decisively and finishing second in the Group Two Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket. Despite struggling on the muddy track at Newmarket, Burke managed to recover and finish second, indicating potential for improvement on a flatter track. At 5/1 odds, BURNING UP appears to be a solid bet for the contest, which is expected to be a tight affair.
While BURNING UP gets ready for the main event, Luna A Inbhir Nis is set to return to softer ground in the opening five-furlong handicap at 12.55pm. This horse, trained by Katie Scott, has been a standout performer this year and seems to perform best in softer conditions. Finishing an impressive 11th in Paris, Luna A Inbhir Nis has shown she can compete against stronger opponents, finishing just over four lengths behind the leaders.
At 9/1 odds, she presents a compelling each-way betting opportunity, especially considering her recent form.
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