We have a busy day's racing on Thursday with Flat action from Doncaster, Newbury, Southwell and Yarmouth, live on Sky Sports Racing… <h3><strong>5.55 Newbury – Recent winners Victory Gold and Waasil headline</strong></h3><p>Recent winners <strong>Victory Gold</strong> and <strong>Waasil</strong> headline a field of five for this <em>BetVictor Nursery Handicap </em>at Newbury.</p><p>The Saeed bin Suroor-trained <strong>Victory Gold</strong> recorded a first career success when seeing off Romanza in a decent novice at Lingfield and rates a live player from an opening mark of 87.</p><p>Karl Burke's <strong>Waasil</strong> got off the mark at the second attempt when scoring at Beverley last month, relishing the extra yardage and he must be feared under Sam James.</p><ul><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13564724/johanna-walsh-steps-up-to-deliver-effortless-irish-oaks-success">Johanna Walsh steps up to deliver effortless Irish Oaks success</a></strong></li><li><strong><a href="https://www.skysports.com/racing/news/12040/13563593/grand-prix-de-paris-maltese-cross-lunges-late-to-claim-group-1-prize-at-parislongchamp">Maltese Cross lunges late to claim Grand Prix de Paris title</a></strong></li></ul><p>Richard Hannon saddles Kempton winner <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Of</strong> <strong>Burgundy</strong>, while <strong>Flying</strong> <strong>Pirate</strong> has been gelded since he finished third at Salisbury on his last start.</p><h3><strong>2.10 Doncaster – Night Star and Jassas contest strong opener</strong></h3><p><strong>Night Star</strong> and <strong>Jassas</strong> contest an informative opening British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Doncaster.</p><p>Dubawi-colt <strong>Jassas</strong> debuts for powerful connections at a track they have released some smart horses at this year. William Buick takes the ride and he will be expected to go close.</p><p>Richard Hannon's <strong>Night</strong> <strong>Star</strong> built on his first start against Superlative fourth Silver Dominion when third over course and distance just over two weeks ago. That form should see him hit the frame under Sean Levey.</p><p>550,000-euro yearling, <strong>Lead The Squad</strong> debuts for George Scott and Darragh Keenan. The Sea The Stars colt is related to St Leger runner-up Crystal Ocean and is one to watch in the betting.</p><p>An interesting newcomer for the Crisfords' is <strong>Narrjoo</strong>. He was bought for 200,000gns and is a half-brother to UAE Prince.</p><widget id="1"></widget><h3><strong>6.14 Yarmouth – Starfinch drops in class on handicap debut</strong></h3><p><strong>Starfinch</strong> makes her handicap debut as she has her sights lowered in the <em>Download The Raceday Ready App Handicap </em>at Yarmouth.</p><p>Harry Eustace's filly landed a Southwell novice back in January before running with credit in the Listed Spring Cup Stakes at Lingfield the following month. Last of nine in Listed company at Goodwood, she will appreciate the drop in grade.</p><p>The consistent <strong>Hardy's</strong> <strong>Hero</strong> has been a beaten favourite in his last two races but should be bang there again, as he runs off the same mark after going down a head at Newmarket on his previous start.</p><p><strong>Caviar</strong> <strong>Cowboy</strong> and <strong>Three</strong> <strong>Non</strong> <strong>Blondes</strong> complete the field in this exciting encounter.</p> <widget id="2"></widget><h3><strong>Best of the rest</strong></h3><p><strong>2.40 Doncaster </strong>- <strong>Round The Table</strong> impressed at Ffos Las and looks above average.</p><p><strong>3.10 Doncaster</strong> – <strong>Jumeirah</strong> <strong>Storm</strong> will be fancied on nursery debut.</p><p><strong>6.30 Newbury</strong> – Frankel-filly <strong>Lorraine</strong> makes her first start. She is related to Publish and Arizona.</p><p><strong>5.04 Yarmouth – Anchiano</strong> bids to follow up course and distance success.</p><p><strong>8.34 Yarmouth – </strong>Decent Class Five where <strong>Roi De Coeur</strong> and <strong>Celtic Chariot</strong> seek another victory.</p><p><strong>4.53 Southwell – </strong>Last-time scorers <strong>Dannick</strong> and <strong>Gunfighter</strong> clash.</p><p><strong>4.13 Vichy</strong> – Listed race where <strong>Grand</strong> <strong>Baigneuse</strong> will be popular for Graffard team.</p><p><strong>11.06 Mont De Marsan</strong> – Amy Murphy saddles <strong>Noble Approach</strong>.</p>
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