Reciprocated and Tricky Tel Face Off in Ascot Showdown
This weekend, horse racing enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting lineup of events at Ascot, Chepstow, and Uttoxeter, with live coverage on Sky Sports Racing. Among the highlights is the clash between unbeaten horses Reciprocated and Tricky Tel in the Listed Flexjet Pat Eddery Stakes at Ascot.
Key Races at Ascot
The 2:25 PM race at Ascot features a deep field, with Reciprocated, trained by Karl Burke, and Tricky Tel, trained by Hugo Palmer, both boasting perfect records. Tricky Tel, who has emerged victorious in both of his starts at Chester this May, was sidelined from the Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot. However, Palmer remains optimistic about his chances under jockey David Probert.
Reciprocated, with two wins at Nottingham and Carlisle, recently delivered an impressive performance and is expected to pose the biggest challenge. Other contenders in this competitive race include A Bit Of Spirit and Time To Turn, who are closely matched based on their recent forms at Newbury.
Later in the day at 3:35 PM, the Royal Ascot Winning Breeders’ Handicap will see Pinhole drop into handicap company. The three-year-old, trained by Ralph Beckett, is coming off a disappointing finish in the Queen’s Vase but will be expected to perform better as he faces older competitors for the first time. With first-time cheekpieces, he will be aiming to regain his form as the race favourite.
Exciting Events at Uttoxeter and Chepstow
Across the racing calendar, the action continues at Uttoxeter with the Boots Opticians Novices’ Hurdle set to begin at 1:30 PM. Here, Jentobello, trained by Iain Jardine, seeks to maintain his unbeaten record in his hurdling debut after two successful outings in bumpers this season. He will be joined by Reina Del Mar, who is fresh off a winning debut for trainer Tim Vaughan, and Breaking Cover, who carries a penalty from earlier victories.
At 1:50 PM, the Ascot card features a maiden race for fillies, where Enamorus and Princess Petrol are expected to improve on their promising debuts. Newcomers Pacific Mission and Ravishing also present intriguing possibilities for first-time performances.
Further highlights include a Class Three race at 3:00 PM, showcasing promising stayers such as Fireblade and Blindedbythelights, along with the 4:45 PM race, where Fantasy Obsessor aims for a third consecutive win, although he faces tough competition from experienced rivals.
Finally, Chepstow will feature a competitive race at 7:35 PM, with Spirit Of The Bay looking to secure a third victory at the course, adding to the day’s excitement.
As the races unfold, spectators and fans are encouraged to stay updated with the latest news, interviews, and features from Sky Sports Racing, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of the thrilling weekend ahead.
