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Classic Trials Recap

Hi all,

It wasn’t the highest class of racing on Saturday, but it made for an interesting watch—especially if you managed to back a winner or two. The Classic trials lacked depth but still offered clues for what’s to come.

The ground at Lingfield was genuinely quick, with field sizes suffering as a result. Due to Environment Agency restrictions, the track couldn’t water during April. Still, it was refreshing to see proper fast ground and the horses seemed to handle it with no issues.

Aidan O’Brien’s grip on the Classic trials tightened further, as he landed both the Derby and Oaks Trials with Puppet Master and Giselle. That completed a clean sweep for Ballydoyle across Chester and Lingfield last week.

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