ITV Racing Preview: Who’s in the running this weekend?

Lazuli looked strong in a second-placed finish at Newmarket last week and had two wins in two races as a novice. The biggest challenge comes from Sunday Sovereign who held plenty of promise as a juvenile, though his last outing at the Norfolk stakes underwhelmed. Al Raya also possesses the consistent form to challenge here.

Abingdon Fillies’ Stakes – Newbury 15:00

Cabaletta impressed in a winning debut at Yarmouth last season, while Oriental Mystique may be ready to improve, after winning her second race at Kempton last November. Franconia is the other filly in with a good chance, losing narrowly in a novice outing at Chelmsford back in November.

Diomed Stakes – Newbury 15:35

King of Comedy may not be known for consistency, but has plenty of talent and going fresh into this could be just what he needs. Look out too for Marie’s Diamond, winner of the Paradise Stakes at Newmarket last week. Zaaki was victorious in this race last year, albeit at Epsom, and is another who may benefit from going in fresh.

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