By Katie Midwinter One of the world’s most famous and prestigious races, the Derby is a stallion-making contest which crowns champions. The roll of honour is filled with the familiar names of some of the sport’s greatest equine legends, who all achieved immortality on the hallowed turf of the downs. Sea Bird, Nijinsky and Nashwan,Continue reading “The Derby: Runner-by-runner guide”
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Glorious Goodwood Festival: Day 1
Katie Midwinter (29/07/24) 1:50pm – Chesterfield Cup Handicap (Class 2) The progressive Enfjaar holds leading claims for Roger Varian in the opening race of this year’s Goodwood Festival, and it would be no surprise to see Jim Crowley guide the Lope De Vega gelding to a third successive victory at the West Sussex track. However,Continue reading “Glorious Goodwood Festival: Day 1”
Royal Ascot: Day 5
Katie Midwinter (20/06/24) 2:30pm – Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) Shaman colt Brian was an eyecatcher on debut at Windsor, flashing home late to finish fourth having been denied a clear run as the race developed. Third placed Lady With A Lamp subsequently landed a maiden, and a number of others in the field, including FearlessContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 5”
Royal Ascot: Day 4
Katie Midwinter (19/06/24) 2:30pm – Albany Stakes (Group 3) This daughter of Kodiac, Cradle Of Love, isn’t the most straightforward filly, but she did show promise on her most recent start when second to a potentially special filly in €300,000 yearling purchase American Bar. That was her first start on good ground and, although sheContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 4”
Royal Ascot: Day 2 & 3
Katie Midwinter 18/06/24 WEDNESDAY 2:30pm – Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) Purchased for £190,000 as a breeze-up, Leovanni displayed plenty of speed on debut at Nottingham recently, despite showing greenness. She should come on plenty for the outing, and looks an exciting prospect for a Karl Burke yard that is performing at a 26 percentContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 2 & 3”
Royal Ascot: Day 1
Katie Midwinter (17/06/24) 2:30pm – Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) In an open race, in which the quicker ground may cause problems for some of the main contenders, it may be worth taking a chance on a bigger priced each-way play, and both Royal Scotsman and Hi Royal represent value at current odds. A changeContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 1”
The Derby: Preview & Epsom Selections (01/06/24)
Katie Midwinter 31/05/24 SATURDAY The Derby (Group 1) – 4:30pm City Of Troy was an exceptional juvenile. The talking horse of last season, the first two Classics of this campaign looked to be heading home with him to Ballydoyle. However, the 2,000 Guineas didn’t go to plan, with the son of Justify failing to makeContinue reading “The Derby: Preview & Epsom Selections (01/06/24)”
The Oaks: Preview & Epsom Selections (31/05/24)
Katie Midwinter (30/05/24) OAKS PREVIEW 4:30pm – The Oaks (Group 1) Untried over further than a mile, Ylang Ylang attempts to improve on her Classic fifth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, where she made late headway, finishing strongly approaching the line. She should improve for a step up in trip, but whether or notContinue reading “The Oaks: Preview & Epsom Selections (31/05/24)”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, the Curragh, Goodwood & York (25/05/24)
Katie Midwinter (23/05/24) HAYDOCK 1:15pm – Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Volterra is up to a mark of 91, 9lbs higher for a recent Newmarket success. His form reads well but the ground is a concern on pedigree and the yard has been quiet in recent weeks. The son of Farhh fetched 400,000gns as aContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, the Curragh, Goodwood & York (25/05/24)”
Shishkin: Tribute to a Special Horse
Katie Midwinter (29/04/2024) Shishkin was a special horse. Purchased for £170,000 following a point-to-point win at Lingstown back in 2018, he was sent to Seven Barrows to begin training with Nicky Henderson, where he would stay for the remainder of his life, winning six Grade One contests and capturing the hearts of racing fans alongContinue reading “Shishkin: Tribute to a Special Horse”
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