Katie Midwinter (17/08/23) NEWBURY 1:50pm – Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) A tricky staying race where a case could be made for a few of the contenders in the field. Four-year-old Jack Darcy has eye-catching form in France having finished second behind a useful type in Lassaut when the pair met in a Listed contestContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Ripon and the Curragh (19/08/23)”
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Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh & Ascot featuring Haydock (12/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (10/08/23) THE CURRAGH 3:25pm – Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) Michael Dods’ Commanche Falls has been a revelation since winning the Stewards’ Cup last summer at Goodwood, performing consistently well as his handicap mark has continued to rise. The versatile six-year-old, who is difficult to oppose on current form, must defy a 3lbsContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh & Ascot featuring Haydock (12/08/23)”
Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (01/08/23) GOODWOOD 1:50pm – Class 2 Handicap Finn’s Charm 50/1 (EW) – Charlie Johnston, Joe Fanning An open field of eighteen runners head to post in this handicap contest. Whilst there’s a case to be made for plenty of the runners, an outsider to consider is Charlie Johnston’s Finn’s Charm. The yard targetsContinue reading “Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)”
Goodwood Festival & Galway Races: Preview (2023)
Katie Midwinter (31/07/23) GOODWOOD – TUESDAY 1:40pm – Class 2 Handicap Current market leader Raasel sets the standard in the opening race of this year’s Glorious Goodwood Festival. The course-and-distance winner finished a decent fourth at Ascot when returning to handicap company recently, travelling well but unable to find daylight in the crucial parts ofContinue reading “Goodwood Festival & Galway Races: Preview (2023)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (27/07/23) ASCOT 3:00pm – International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Biggles sets the standard following an impressive Bunbury Cup victory at Newmarket recently. Up 5lbs for his handicap success, the progressive gelding now runs off a career-high mark of 105. Ryan Moore retains the ride aboard the Ralph Beckett-trained six-year-old who may still be aheadContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Ascot & York (15/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (13/07/23) NEWMARKET 3:25pm – Superlative Stakes (Group 2) Aidan O’Brien’s exciting Justify colt City Of Troy is the market leader following a convincing debut win at the Curragh earlier this month. The mount of Ryan Moore, City Of Troy sets the standard in this Group Two affair representing powerful connections. Only seen onceContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Ascot & York (15/07/23)”
Newmarket July Festival Preview 2023
Katie Midwinter (12/07/23) THURSDAY 1:50pm – Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) A high-quality field of well-bred colts and promising staying types line up in this Group Three contest. Galileo colt Tower Of London, brother to St Leger winner Capri, has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and has already proven himself over staying trips, winningContinue reading “Newmarket July Festival Preview 2023”
Saturday’s Selections from Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)
Katie Midwinter (23/06/23) ROYAL ASCOT 2:30pm – Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) Pearls And Rubies 9/4 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore The No Nay Never filly made a winning start to her career with a debut success at Navan earlier this month. She showed greenness, breaking slowly from the stalls and taking her time toContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)”
Royal Ascot Preview: Day 3 & 4
Katie Midwinter (21/06/23) After two wonderful days at the Royal Meeting, attention turns to a race which many perceive to be the feature event of the week, the Ascot Gold Cup. The absence of a certain star stayer will surely be felt, as the retired Stradivarius will not compete at the meeting for the firstContinue reading “Royal Ascot Preview: Day 3 & 4”
Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2
Katie Midwinter (19/06/23) The most anticipated Flat fixture of the year is upon us as Ascot opens its doors once again to welcome the Royal Meeting. Crowds will gather as superstars will be crowned and history made, with all the action packed into a fantastic five-day spectacle. DAY 1 – TUESDAY 2:30pm – Queen AnneContinue reading “Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2”
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