Today on Sky Sports Racing: Pride Of Arras and Royal Champion go for glory in Bahrain

A stellar day of racing is on the cards as multiple high-profile events take center stage at various tracks. The real crème de la crème, however, lies in Bahrain where the International Trophy – a coveted prize – has drawn its fair share of attention.

At the top of the card, Karl Burke's powerhouse contender Royal Champion is poised to prove his worth against Pride Of Arras in this highly anticipated contest. With James Doyle at the reins, Royal Champion boasts an impressive track record that includes a stunning victory in the York Stakes and will likely be the one to beat. However, recent winner Pride Of Arras has also had an incredible run, having upset Lambourn, a dual Derby winner, in their last encounter.

The stakes are high, but so is the competition. Other notable runners include Lion's Pride from the Gosden stable, Bright Picture from Andre Fabre, and Galen from Joseph O'Brien, all vying for podium spots. Meanwhile, at Southwell, Bear Market and Zenato will clash in a field of 10 runners competing for the Grace And Dotty Country Clothing Handicap Hurdle.

Bear Market, who won an Aintree novices' hurdle under Nicky Henderson before undergoing wind surgery, looks set to make his handicap debut. Zenato, on the other hand, bids for a third win this season under Fern O'Brien and boasts impressive form despite a penalty being imposed. Golden De Coeur also warrants respect from Warren Greatrex, while Beau Quali is worth keeping an eye on given his formidable mark.

In Newcastle's Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap Chase, Tedwin Hills bids for another success with an 8-year-old trained by the highly regarded Warren Greatrex. Meanwhile, Yealand faces a tougher task at top weight but connections believe he'll be more mature this season. Moodofthemoment also stands out in this excellent Grade event.

Finally, Southwell's 12:57pm Handicap Chase is headlined by Golan Loop, who returned to form at Ffos Las and thrives on fresh legs, while Kayce Dutton boasts impressive winning experience over fences under Charlie Todd.
 
I'm loving the racing scene this weekend 🐴! You know what's also cool? The latest iPhone release 📱, I got mine last week and it's a beast! Anyway back to racing... I think Bear Market has a good shot at winning that handicap hurdle, he's been looking strong after his surgery 💪. And have you seen the prices on those horses? Ridiculous! 😂 But for real, it's gonna be a great day of racing with so many talented riders and horses competing. I'm placing my bets on Royal Champion 🤑, but we'll see how Pride Of Arras does... both are gonna give it their all 💥!
 
🐴💪 oh man I'm so hyped for this racing weekend! It's gonna be a cracker of a day with all these high-profile events goin' down in Bahrain 🤩 I mean, you got Karl Burke's Royal Champion takin' on Pride Of Arras - what a matchup! Those two have had some insane battles before and I'm lovin' the suspense. And don't sleep on Lion's Pride from Gosden stable, Bright Picture from Fabre, Galen from O'Brien... it's gonna be a tough day out for whoever takes the podium 🏆. Can't wait to see how Bear Market does makin' his handicap debut at Southwell - wish 'im all the luck! 💥
 
I gotta say, all this fuss about racing is kinda cool 🐎💨! I mean, it's not just about horses anymore, it's a whole culture thing. Like, have you seen the outfits they wear at these events? 🤴🏻💼 Who knew horse racing could be so stylish? 😂 And, let's be real, some of these jockeys are straight fire 🔥 like James Doyle, he's got skills for days! 👍

And, omg, Pride Of Arras is low-key my new favorite contender 🤩. I mean, beating Lambourn, a Derby winner? That's some serious skill right there 💪. I'm kinda rooting for the underdog here 🐕.

But, what really gets me excited is the atmosphere at these events 🎉. It's not just about the horses, it's about the community, the friends, the family... everyone comes together to cheer on their favorite horses 🐴👫. And, let's be real, who doesn't love a good underdog story? 😊
 
OMG u guys i just saw the cutest puppy vid on tiktok 🐶🐾 and it made me think of my fave dog cafe in london 🇬🇧 i went there last yr with my friends and had the best time playing w/ all the adorable dogs 🤣 anyway back to horse racing lol i've been following royal champion and pride of arras for a while now and idk who's gonna win but id say pride of arras has a slight edge since they beat lambourn 🐴👍
 
🏎️ Racing fans are in for a thrilling day ahead! I'm loving the hype around Bahrain's International Trophy - Royal Champion is looking strong, but Pride Of Arras has got some serious momentum going on 🔄 Those other runners like Lion's Pride and Bright Picture have their own chances, it's gonna be super close. Meanwhile, at Southwell, Bear Market looks like he's ready for a handicap debut 💪 And don't sleep on Golden De Coeur - Warren Greatrex always knows how to bring out the best in his horses 🐴
 
🤣 Can you believe it? Horse racing again! I mean, who doesn't love betting on these horses going really fast 🐴💨... said no one ever 😂. But seriously, I'm more excited about the fact that there's a horse called Bear Market competing at Southwell - sounds like they're trying to make a comeback from wind surgery 💨😷. Also, who's running against Royal Champion? Like, is it Pride Of Arras or are you actually going to beat them in betting 🤑?
 
I'm low-key rooting for Pride Of Arras here 🤔. People think Royal Champion is unbeatable just because James Doyle's on board, but I think that's a bit biased 🤑. Pride Of Arras has already upset a dual Derby winner, so I think they've got some serious game 💥. The horse itself looks solid too - not as flashy as some of the others, but with a strong track record and the right jockey. Don't count them out just because they're not in the spotlight 🌃. And who knows, maybe Royal Champion will choke under pressure 😏?
 
🏎️ The racing scene is looking fire 🔥 this weekend! Bahrain's International Trophy has everyone abuzz, especially with Royal Champion and Pride Of Arras going head-to-head 🤔. I mean, both horses have insane track records and it's anyone's game! James Doyle on Royal Champion is the perfect combo to take down the competition 💨. But Pride Of Arras just upset Lambourn in their last match, so don't count them out 😱. And let's not forget about Lion's Pride from Gosden stable and Bright Picture from Fabre 🐯👑. It's gonna be a wild ride! 👊
 
🤕 Another day of racing means another chance for horses to get injured or finish last 😔. I mean, have you seen the odds on Royal Champion? Like, 4/5 to win and they're gonna probably come up short anyway 🤑. And don't even get me started on Bear Market's wind surgery... like what are the chances of that not messing with their racing form at all? 🤦‍♂️
 
So you think Royal Champion is a shoo-in for the win? Think again 🙄! Pride Of Arras has been on fire lately, and that win against Lambourn was no fluke. James Doyle's got some skills, but I'm not counting out the French horse just yet 🐎. And don't even get me started on Lion's Pride - Gosden's stable is always on point. This one's gonna be a nail-biter for sure! 🤔
 
💥 This is gonna be a wild day of racing 🏃‍♂️! I mean, look at the stats: 5 high-stakes events across 3 tracks, with some top-notch contenders vying for that coveted International Trophy prize 💸. According to recent trends, Royal Champion has a 70% winning chance in track record contests 📊, but Pride Of Arras is hot on their heels with a 65% win rate in similar matches 📈.

Meanwhile, at Southwell, Bear Market's got the momentum going after that Aintree win 👍. And I'm loving the stats on Zenato - they've won 3 out of their last 5 starts 🤯! On the other hand, Golden De Coeur has a 45% winning chance in Grade events 📊. I reckon it's gonna be tough to pick just one winner today 😅.

Visuals:

Track Record of Royal Champion:
• York Stakes: 1st place (50% win rate)
• Other contests: 2nd or 3rd place (30% win rate)

Pride Of Arras vs Bear Market:
• Aintree novices' hurdle: Bear Market won 🏆
• Recent head-to-head contests: Pride Of Arras leads (40% win rate)
 
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