Coral Racing Ambassador, Jim Crowley, gives us an exclusive preview of his three rides on the first day of the July Festival at Newmarket, including Andesite in the Heritage Handicap at 15:00.

15:00 Newmarket – Andesite

This is Andesite’s first runner since being gelded, and it will also be his first appearance in a handicap contest. He ran well at Chelmsford two runs back, and the form of that race has worked out nicely.

Karl Burke is a very shrewd trainer. He does not put his horses in races that he does not believe they can win. He will be carrying 8st 10lb, which is a low weight for me. I think he could run well at a decent price.

16:45 Newmarket – Elarak

We won this race with Baaeed in 2021, so it is a contest we often smart horses in. Elarak was very impressive last time at this course, scoring by five lengths. He is a colt that we like a lot, and I’m excited to ride him again.

It looks to be a strong renewal this year, as the two Godolphin runners also look smart. I think the winner of this race will go on to be a very good horse.

17:20 Newmarket – Son

He didn’t get a clear run last time at Sandown on a step up to 1m2f. Richard Hannon has opted to drop him back down to 1m. He has a bit to find on many of his rivals here, but he has got ability, as he showed when he was a two-year-old.

With a mark of just 89 now, hopefully, he is down a rating that allows him to be competitive.

Jim Crowley, Coral Racing Ambassador