The Thursday schedule on 21 August serves up a fascinating variety of races across the country, combining top-level juvenile contests with competitive handicaps and intriguing hurdles. From the spectacle of York’s high-class two-year-old races to the tactical puzzles of Newcastle’s evening card and the testing jumps fare at Newton Abbot, punters have no shortage of options. It is a day where form lines will be scrutinised, unexposed talents will attempt to climb the ladder, and established performers will try to extend winning sequences.
With so many runners on display, narrowing down the best betting angles requires careful analysis. That’s why our team of three experts at BettingTips4You have handpicked their strongest selections to build a Thursday horse racing accumulator. The trio of Sergeant Fury at Newton Abbot, Flag Of St George at Newcastle, and America Queen at York make up this carefully crafted treble. Each selection carries compelling reasons to be included, with the balance of proven consistency and emerging potential combining to form what could be a valuable multiple.
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Reasoning Thursday’s accumulator combines three well-judged picks: Sergeant Fury chasing a fourth straight win at Newton Abbot, Flag Of St George stepping up at Newcastle with momentum behind him, and America Queen looking to announce herself at York. Together, they create a balanced multiple blending proven success with emerging potential. | |
15:55 Newton Abbot – Sergeant Fury
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Sergeant Fury arrives at Newton Abbot with a sequence of three consecutive wins under his belt, and it is difficult to argue against his chances of making it four. All of those victories have come over two miles, the very trip he tackles again here in this Class 4 handicap hurdle. That continuity in distance is a strong positive, as it shows he is thriving within this specific test.
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The five-year-old, trained by Harry Derham, has shown both grit and class in his recent outings. His ability to travel comfortably through races before finding extra when asked has been a recurring feature, and that consistency has marked him down as a horse firmly on the upgrade. In a contest restricted to five runners, having the strongest recent form provides a crucial edge, particularly when confidence is sky-high after three straight successes.
While he does face a slightly higher mark this time, the manner in which he dismissed his rivals in his latest win suggested he still had something left in hand. With conditions once again suiting and little in the way of depth to this field, Sergeant Fury has every chance to extend his winning streak.
20:15 Newcastle – Flag Of St George
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
The evening action at Newcastle brings our second selection, with Flag Of St George fancied to continue his recent purple patch. The gelding, trained by Peter Chapple-Hyam, has produced a string of strong runs in recent weeks, winning at Ascot in mid-July before following up with another commanding performance at Chepstow earlier this month. On both occasions he displayed tactical speed to lead before showcasing stamina in the closing stages.
Stepping back up to a mile for this Class 3 handicap is an interesting move. Although his record at the distance does not include a win, he has run with credit over the trip on previous all-weather attempts at Southwell and Chelmsford. Those runs demonstrated competitiveness but also left the impression that he had more to give once fully matured. Now, with two recent wins at seven furlongs under his belt, he looks better prepared to tackle the mile with conviction.
His form figures of 23211 tell the story of a horse in peak condition. The momentum he brings into this race should offset any concerns about course inexperience, and his proven ability to quicken late on makes him a potent force over Newcastle’s long straight. Joanna Mason is tasked with the ride, and although there will be pressure given the horse’s profile, she partners a runner full of confidence and form. Expect Flag Of St George to go close again.
13:50 York – America Queen
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
York’s Group 2 Lowther Stakes is always a test of quality among two-year-old fillies, and this year America Queen could make a real statement. Trained by Richard Hughes, this filly has so far been seen only once on the racecourse, but that debut left a lasting impression. At Haydock, she surged clear of her rivals to win by twelve lengths, a margin that rarely occurs in juvenile contests.
While the depth of that form is open to debate, the way she dismissed her field with ease suggests she possesses both natural talent and a serious engine. This step up to Group company will provide a much sterner challenge, yet the bare evidence of her sole start points to a filly capable of coping with the higher demands.
The track and trip look made for her. York’s six furlongs suit strong travellers with a turn of foot, and that description fits America Queen perfectly based on her Haydock effort. Richard Hughes has been vocal in his belief that she is one of the more exciting juveniles in his yard, and her entry here confirms that confidence. Although still unproven at this level, she looks a filly of significant potential who could surprise some more established names.
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