Katie Midwinter (07/10/22) (All prices are correct at the time of publishing) Newmarket 1.50pm – Zetland Stakes (Group 3) Flying Honours was disappointing last time out in a four-runner field in the Royal Lodge Stakes. They finished in a heap at Newmarket and it may be worth forgiving the beaten Godolphin favourite and sticking withContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring York & Chepstow (08/10/22)”
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Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (01/10/22) The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of the most prestigious flat races in the world, run over a mile-and-a-half each October. Many superstars have graced the turf of Longchamp bidding to put their name in lights and write themselves into the history books, but only few succeed. Since the turnContinue reading “Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (30/09/22) 1:51pm – Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Get Ahead 16/1 (EW – 4 places) – Clive Cox, Pat Dobbs This three-year-old Showcasing filly is a winner over course and distance and put in an excellent performance to gain success at the Glorious Goodwood Festival in July. If able to replicate that form sheContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)”
Stradivarius: The Horse Of A Lifetime
Katie Midwinter (26/09/22) The horse of a lifetime, staying superstar Stradivarius has been retired by owner-breeder Bjorn Nielsen. He will now become a stallion, joining the roster at the National Stud in Newmarket. The son of Sea The Stars enjoyed an exceptional career on track, recording eighteen Group wins, the most by any horse trainedContinue reading “Stradivarius: The Horse Of A Lifetime”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket (24/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (24/09/22) 1.50pm – Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) Charlie Appleby is yet to win this race, despite saddling the favourite, Coroebus, in last year’s contest won by Mark Johnston’s Royal Patronage. The Godolphin colt went on to win the 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace Stakes, whilst Royal Patronage failed to replicate hisContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket (24/09/22)”
St Leger Festival Preview & Irish Champions Weekend from the Curragh (11/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (10/09/22) 12:30pm – Champagne Stakes (Group 2) Three horses are set to line up in the Group Two Champagne Stakes for two-year-olds. It’s a field of quality despite lacking runners, with the market headed by odds-on favourite Silver Knott. Charlie Appleby’s colt was impressive at Sandown when last seen winning the Group Three SolarioContinue reading “St Leger Festival Preview & Irish Champions Weekend from the Curragh (11/09/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Leopardstown (10/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (09/09/22) (All prices are stated as the best price available at the time of publishing) 1:30pm – Ingabelle Stakes (Listed Race) Heading the market is Paddy Twomey’s well-bred filly Easy. By Kodiac out of a 7f winning Pivotal mare, the filly has won her only race to date, beating a number of rivalsContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Leopardstown (10/09/22)”
Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (02/09/22) There’s plenty of action across the cards on Saturday, with the feature race of the day coming from Haydock, in the 3:30pm Group One Sprint Cup Stakes over 6f. Minzaal is the current market leader, narrowly ahead of Naval Crown, with last year’s winner Emaraaty Ana best priced at 7/1. All threeContinue reading “Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)”
Juvenile Focus: Two-Year-Olds To Follow
In what was a busy week of racing across the continents, I focus on the performances of British and Irish-based juveniles who caught the eye in Europe. Many were impressive in victory, as others showed heart in defeat. There are a number of young horses who may be worth keeping an eye on in theContinue reading “Juvenile Focus: Two-Year-Olds To Follow”
York Ebor Festival – Friday (19/08/22)
The Ebor Festival’s third day is almost upon us. There has been plenty of exciting action on track in the first two days on the Knavesmire, with Baaeed putting in a spectacular performance on Wednesday’s feature race, and sensational mare Alpinasta claiming the win in Thursday’s Yorkshire Oaks. Stradivarius is the star on show onContinue reading “York Ebor Festival – Friday (19/08/22)”
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