Another exciting Premierisation of a perfectly good Sunday.

I watched the big fight last night. The Hon. summed it up very accurately: “If he keeps showing off like that, he’s going to get a thick lip.” I have no idea where she learned that sort of language – but she was spot on, except that the whole of his face took a battering. I never want to get a right-hander from either of them, but I thought Usyk the Uke was considerably neater, more considered in his ring-craft and relentless in his determination. I had him three rounds ahead at the final bell. I hope this does not lead to a simple money fight between Joshua and Fury because the winner would be tempted to go back to Usyk, and neither of them could win that fight on current form.

Yesterday’s racing was interesting, although I’m not sure I’m any wiser, except I am certain that Gosden isn’t either. I am also no wiser about Amo Racing, in that I learned nothing new yesterday—I merely had my every instinct about the owner validated in his treatment of Roger Varian. Thank God for Owners who know more about horses than their trainers, what would all the other trainers do without them?

Talking of Arse and Elbow differentials – some thoughts on today.

NEWMARKET

15:45 Cure Leukaemia Novice Stakes C14 (2yo) 6f

BOLD IMPACT 2 pts Win

16:15 Sky Bet For The Fans Hcap C13 (4yo+0-95) 1m 6f

HOPE YOU CAN RUN 3 pts Win

16:45 Sky Bet Match5 Hcap C13 (4yo+0-95) 1m 2f

MAHBOOB 3 pts Win

17:15 Sky Bet Build A Bet Hcap C14 (4yo+ 0-80) 7f

FLYING SECRET 4 pts Win – with DOUBLE TIME – DIRTYOLDTOWN 2 x ½pt RFC

17:45 Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Hcap C12 (3yo 0-105) 6f

GARFIELD SHADOW 4 pts e/w

18:15 Sky Bet Request A Bet Hcap C13 (4yo + 0.95) 5f

READY FREDDIE GO 3 pts e/w

18:45 Sky Bet Acca Freeze Fillies’ Hcap C15 (3yo+ 0-75) 1m

SUNFALL 4 pts Win

NAAS

15:55 Naas The Goffs Lacken Stakes (G3) (6f)

BUCANERO FUERTE 6 pts Win

16:30 Naas The Royal Ascot Trials at Naas Hcap (1m)

SOLDIERS EMPIRE 4 pts Win – BARNSO 3 pts e/w

17:00 Naas The Tote Guarantee Available on /course & Tote.ie Hcap (1m)

SPANISH TENOR 3 pts e/w