World News – GB – Talking Horses: O’Briens ready for another family affair in Newmarket

Shale and Pretty Gorgeous were separated by less length the last time brothers Donnacha and Joseph sent their horses on the track

It’s probably too early to see the baton pass, but Aidan O’Brien’s two riders in the Group One Fillies’ Mile in Newmarket on Friday are big underdogs while his sons, Donnacha and Joseph, saddle up two of the first three in bets on Shale and Pretty Gorgeous

They were less than a length apart last time one to two in the seven-row Moyglare Stud Stakes, and both could improve on Friday’s trip John Gosden’s undefeated Indigo Girl is also up for patronage, but didn’t beat the strongest court in Doncaster last time around

Isabella Giles, meanwhile, is relatively unappreciated at around 1-2, as Clive Cox runners often are. She was however a convincing Rockfel winner last time around, recording a good time in the process, and may well be overrated to give her coach a third group one in 2020

York 135 The undefeated Logician, winner of St Leger last year, has lived up to his last five starts and it will be no different today against three outclassed rivals

Newmarket 1 Method 50 was devised for the Middle Park last time around but finished last after his saddle slipped early He’s still an obvious choice on form but falls back at five stages and is on soft ground for the first time, so improving Atalis Bay, who won a nursery in a highlight to complete a final hat trick, is a good each- alternative to around 10-1

York 205 Crownthorpe was backed from 33-1 to 12-1 before gaining that comfort last year and seemed to be coming back in shape last time The gait will be about the same and he’s just 1lb higher in the weights

Newmarket 225 Nazuna, second from last Rockfel, could clear pre-race form from Isabella Giles in Group One Fillies’ Mile later Joseph O’Brien’s Thinking Of You is the obvious danger after an unlucky run at level from group 3 last time

York 240 A fiercely competitive handicap, but Prince Alex found more for a step forward in the trip last time around and could complete a five minute with a 4lb top score

Newmarket 300 An intriguing group two, with Zakouski considered a Guinean bloke before his loss to Craven last year, and Breeders’ Cup finalist Daahyeh making his first start in Britain this year The Nine runners, in fact, may have a chance, but Happy Power is just getting a nod on recent form

1245 Haija 115 Nebulosa 150 Atalis Bay (nb) 225 Nazuna 300 Happy Power 335 Isabella Giles 410 Brilliant Light 445 Angel Power

100 Dark Illusion 135 Logician 205 Crownthorpe (nap) 240 Prince Alex 3Dix Shalaa Asker 345 degrees Celsius 420 Echo Beach 450 Zip

2Dix Vorashann 245 Born in Borris 315 McFabulous 350 Cop Or Thug 425 Rising Glory 455 On Tour 525 The Cashel Man 555 Royal Magic

355 Wisper 430 Mer de charme 505 Chance 540 Dandys Derriere 615 Monsieur Allegro 645 Last surprise 715 Strong power 745 Goldie Hawk 815 Beat the heat

Chepstow 315 McFabulous won the EBF Novice Hurdle final at Kempton in March in excellent time without going out of the bridle A potential star this season he will take all the punches here

Newmarket 410 This year’s Old Rowley Cup is as competitive as it gets, with nine of the 17 riders last winning and four more in the Brilliant Light setting didn’t see a track until July, but made some quick progress and, at around 9-1, is a reasonable price to follow his Sandown win in August with a top 5lb rating

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