Katie Midwinter (12/04/23) The first day of the Aintree Grand National Meeting kicks off in tremendous fashion with a mouth-watering card sure to whet the appetite of any racing fan ahead of the showpiece event on Saturday. The Aintree Bowl is the pick of the races on day one, with Constitution Hill the star onContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 1”
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Grand National 2023 Preview
Katie Midwinter (11/04/23) Aintree’s showpiece, The Grand National, is nearly upon us. Forty runners and riders will head to post at the Merseyside track, all dreaming of writing their names in the history books, aiming for horse racing immortality as winners of the prestigious handicap contest. Picking out the winner is an exceptionally difficult task.Continue reading “Grand National 2023 Preview”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Musselburgh & Cork (08/04/23)
Katie Midwinter (05/04/23) HAYDOCK 1:30pm – Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) Nayati 25/1 – Donald McCain, Peter Kavanagh (5) Donald McCain’s charge wasn’t given much of a chance when never in contention at Kelso last month and is now 1lbs lower, 2lbs higher than his last winning mark. Peter KavanaghContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Musselburgh & Cork (08/04/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster & Kempton (01/04/23)
Katie Midwinter (30/03/23) DONCASTER 2:25pm – Spring Mile Handicap (Class 2) Broken Spear 10/1 (EW) – Tony Coyle, Billy Loughnane (5) Seven-year-old Broken Spear has ground to suit and a favourable draw in stall 14. Promising young jockey Billy Loughnane, currently performing at a 38% strike rate, claims a useful 5lbs that could help theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster & Kempton (01/04/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Kelso, The Curragh & Meydan (25/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (24/03/23) NEWBURY 1:30pm – Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) Blow Your Wad 13/2 – Tom Lacey, Stan Sheppard The gelding has been running well for Tom Lacey and finished sixth in the Tolworth Hurdle when last seen, sporting first-time cheekpieces. That headgear comes off but he does wear a first-time tongue tie makingContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Kelso, The Curragh & Meydan (25/03/23)”
Cheltenham Festival 2023 Review: Four Days Of Magic
Katie Midwinter (20/03/23) The pinnacle of the National Hunt season, the Cheltenham Festival 2023 was a fantastic display of exhilarating action with tremendous talent on show, both equine and human. It was wonderfully organised with horse welfare at the fore, and fan experience improved with the slight decrease in crowd numbers. Away from the dramaContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2023 Review: Four Days Of Magic”
Cheltenham Festival Selections – Friday (17/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (16/03/23) 1:30 – Lossiemouth 13/8 2:10 – Pied Piper, 16/1 EW, Aucunrisque 25/1 EW 2:50 – Chianti Classico 80/1 EW 3:30 – Bravemansgame 7/1, Royale Pagaille 50/1 EW 4:10 – The Storyteller 14/1 EW 4:50 – Impervious 2/1 5:30 – Spirit Of Legend 25/1 EW
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Thursday (16/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (15/03/23) 1:30pm – Turners’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Mighty Potter is the warm favourite to win his fifth Grade One race, and it’s difficult to see past him in this contest. He has the best form coming into the race, is 10lbs clear on ratings and is bidding for a five-timer. Davy RussellContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Thursday (16/03/23)”
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Wednesday (15/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (14/03/23) 1:30pm – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Impaire Et Passe has been a popular selection on the Cheltenham Festival previews circuit, with many pundits confident in his chances to win the race on only his third start over hurdles. The positive talk surrounding him has seen him backed favouritism and, with twoContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Wednesday (15/03/23)”
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Tuesday (14/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/03/23) The Cheltenham Festival is finally upon us. A fantastic four-day feast to enjoy at Prestbury Park, where the best in the sport take each other on in high-class contests. History will be made, champions crowned, favourites beaten, outsiders surprising – anything is possible at Cheltenham. Excitement is building as thousands prepare toContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Tuesday (14/03/23)”
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