Katie Midwinter (05/01/23) Following an exceptionally busy festival period, in which racing fans were spoilt for choice with the action, there is only one jumps meeting scheduled to take place across Britain and Ireland on Friday (6th of January). Ludlow hosts a seven-race card and there are some horses worth keeping an eye on asContinue reading “Ludlow Preview – Friday (06/01/23)”
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Cheltenham Festival 2023: Antepost Bets
Katie Midwinter (03/01/22) With the antepost markets heating up, and a number of races already having passed the early entries stage, I take a look at four races, one from each day of the Festival, and pick out some horses potentially representing some value. The excitement is building with just over two months until theContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2023: Antepost Bets”
Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham (10/12/22)
Katie Midwinter (09/12/22) 1:50pm – December Gold Cup (Premier Handicap) Irish-raider Sole Pretender has been dropped 2lbs for his run here last month, finishing behind Banbridge and Tommy’s Oscar in a Grade Two 2m contest. He wasn’t competitive on that occasion, but eventual winner Banbridge put the race to bed swiftly up the hill andContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham (10/12/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Aintree (03/12/22)
Katie Midwinter (02/12/22) SANDOWN 2:20pm – Handicap Hurdle Love Envoi appears the one to beat in this field in this ten-runner field. The Harry Fry-trained mare has solid form and hasn’t done much wrong in her career to date. She is quite short in the market however, and it could be worth looking elsewhere forContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Aintree (03/12/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock & Ascot (19/11/22)
Katie Midwinter (18/11/22) HAYDOCK 1:50pm – Graduation Chase (Class 2) Champion trainer Paul Nicholls saddled last year’s winner in the race, the talented Bravemansgame, and Hitman is the yard’s representative this time around. He has finished second in his last two races, behind Fakir d’Oudairies at Aintree in the Marsh Chase last season before finding RidersContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock & Ascot (19/11/22)”
Wincanton – Thursday (17/11/22)
Katie Midwinter (16/11/22) WINCANTON Milton Harris’ promising young filly Rosy Redrum lines up in the 2:05pm Mares’ Maiden Hurdle run over 1m7f at Wincanton. She won on debut at the track in January before finishing second in a Listed event to Top Dog, a horse that had prior form behind Gary Moore’s Authorised Speed whoContinue reading “Wincanton – Thursday (17/11/22)”
Breeders’ Cup 2022 – Preview
Katie Midwinter (04/11/22) Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland – November, 2022 The Breeders’ Cup returns to Keeneland as the highly-anticipated meeting gets underway with the ‘Future Stars Friday’ five-race card, providing juveniles with their opportunity to shine on the world stage. On Saturday’s card nine World Champions will be crowned, with a number of superstars attempting toContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup 2022 – Preview”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Wetherby (29/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (28/10/22) ASCOT 1.30pm – Class 3 Handicap Chase Goshen is the warm favourite to make his chasing debut a winning one in the opener on the card at Ascot. He is the class of the four-runner field but will have to carry a hefty weight to victory. The trip may slightly test hisContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Wetherby (29/10/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster featuring Cheltenham (22/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (21/10/22) DONCASTER 1:20pm – Class 3 Handicap There are a few to keep an eye on in the opening handicap contest on the card at Doncaster. Young Fire is 5lbs lower than his last winning mark and could enjoy the softer conditions back down in trip. He has run well at the trackContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster featuring Cheltenham (22/10/22)”
British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (14/10/22) 1:25pm – Long Distance Cup (Group 2) Six-year-old stayer Trueshan attempts to retain his crown for the second year running with success in this year’s renewal of the Long Distance Cup. He has won both of the last two renewals of the race and is bidding to equal High Line, who couldContinue reading “British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)”
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