Regal Envoy targets fourth Windsor win on Sky Sports Racing
Monday's racing from Windsor and Ffos Las is live on Sky Sports Racing. The main race at Windsor is the Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap, where Regal Envoy tries for a fourth win at the track after winning three weeks ago. At Ffos Las, the Diplomat Hotel Handicap features Rogue Enforcer and Zighy. Later, A Taste Of Glory drops in class after the Derby, and Bella's Path and Moonjid also run. Other races include a rematch between Grey Soul and Orchard.
Monday's racing from Windsor and Ffos Las is broadcast live on Sky Sports Racing. The feature event is the Fitzdares Sprint Series Handicap at Windsor, where the seven-year-old Regal Envoy, ridden by Oisin Murphy, aims for a fourth win at the track.
Regal Envoy justified favouritism three weeks ago over five furlongs and now steps up to six furlongs for the first time this season. Eleven horses have been declared. Among the leading contenders are Invictus Gold, trained by Tom Clover, who finished second at Epsom 23 days ago, and King Of Light, from Stuart Williams's yard, who has recent victories at Haydock and Goodwood. Richard Hannon and Sean Levey partner Fandom, who struggled in the Wokingham Stakes. Coul Angel and Rydale Frosty are others to note.
At Ffos Las, the Diplomat Hotel Handicap over the shortest trip features five runners. Rogue Enforcer, a Listed winner in Italy before transferring to Archie Watson, seeks a first win for his new connections. Zighy, a 400,000-guinea purchase trained by George Boughey, faces male opponents for the first time; she has won three of her last five starts, and Billy Loughnane returns to ride. All Ways Glamorous, ridden by Gina Mangan, showed promise on his reappearance but then disappointed in cheekpieces; the headgear is now off. El Bufalo and Comic Strip complete the field.
Later at Windsor, the Download The Fitzdares App Now Handicap over ten furlongs includes A Taste Of Glory, who drops in class after finishing tenth in the Derby. Bella's Path, the top weight from Charlie Pike's yard, won comfortably on his stable debut. Moonjid, from Michael Appleby's yard, scored at Yarmouth eleven days ago but carries an extra 3lb; however, Conor Whiteley's 5lb claim offsets the rise. Others to watch are Seagolazo, Twisting Physics, and Londoner.
Additional races include Grey Soul versus Orchard at Ffos Las, while at Windsor, Captaincy makes his second start after finishing third to the Albany Stakes winner Libertango, and Neptune Legend attempts a hat-trick.
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Which horse won as favourite three weeks ago at Windsor?
Relative clauses (defining with 'who')
Relative clauses give more information about a noun. They often start with 'who', 'which', or 'that'. In the article, we see: 'trained by Tom Clover, who finished second at Epsom' and 'Zighy, who has won three of her last five starts'.
“Invictus Gold, trained by Tom Clover, who finished second at Epsom 23 days ago, and King Of Light, from Stuart Williams's yard, who has recent victories at Haydock and Goodwood.”
What to know · B2
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Scenario: Talking about a sports event with friends.
- 01“The horse is in good form”
- 02“It's a competitive race”
- 03“The jockey has a good chance”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
This phrase is common in horse racing reporting, showing the horse performed as expected.
The favorite justified favouritism by winning easily.
Shows cooperation between trainer and jockey.
The trainer and jockey partner a talented horse.
Important for understanding racing competitions.
After a poor run, the horse drops in class.
Key concept in handicapping.
The top weight has a disadvantage.
Common expression in sports.
The team attempts a hat-trick of victories.
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Regal Envoy targets fourth Windsor win on Sky Sports Racing
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
Do you think Regal Envoy will win again? Why or why not?
Opinion - 2
Compare the chances of Zighy and Rogue Enforcer in the Ffos Las race.
Compare - 3
Predict which horse will win the handicap at Windsor.
Predict
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