Katie Midwinter (30/11/23) NEWCASTLE 11:35pm – Juvenile Hurdle (Class 2) Six declared for this three-year-old contest, with three horses including RAGOSINA holding entries elsewhere. If racing does go ahead and Ragosina does line up, the daughter of Teofilo is the standout choice. Bought for 22,000gns last month, she represents a Ben Brookhouse yard that hasContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newcastle & Newbury (02/12/23)”
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Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Ascot & Punchestown (25/11/23)
Katie Midwinter (23/11/23) The Conditional is back following a brief hiatus with a preview of the main races at Haydock as well as a look at the Grade Two showpiece at Ascot and a brief overview of the main action at Punchestown. HAYDOCK 1:50pm – Graduation Chase (Class 2) An intriguing contest is on theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Ascot & Punchestown (25/11/23)”
Breeders’ Cup 2023
Katie Midwinter (01/11/23) FRIDAY Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Grade 1) Michael Appleby’s progressive Big Evs has recorded three black-type successes since his debut defeat, winning at Royal Ascot, Goodwood and Doncaster, most recently in the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes. His only below par performance came in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York, where heContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup 2023”
Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (26/10/23) CHELTENHAM 1:15pm – Class 2 Handicap Chase BEFORE MIDNIGHT 5/1 – Fergal O’Brien, Mr Ben Sutton (7) The course-and-distance winner has slid down the handicap to a mark of 135 and now makes his chase debut for his new yard, having been seen over hurdles on unsuited heavy ground at Chepstow earlierContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/10/23) An exciting card featuring the Group One Dewhurst Stakes (2:00pm) is hosted by Newmarket on Saturday. Nijinsky, Mill Reef and The Minstrel are some of many exceptional colts who have reigned victorious in Newmarket’s prestigious juvenile race in their debut seasons, before going on to record Classic glory. This year, the latestContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)”
Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (11/10/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) A competitive field featuring many improving juveniles is the opener on Friday’s card at Newmarket, and Inquisitively heads the market for Kevin Philippart De Foy, with William Buick booked to ride. The Ten Sovereigns colt landed a maiden success in Listed company at York whenContinue reading “Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)”
Weekend Review: ParisLongchamp & Newmarket
Katie Midwinter (02/10/23) ParisLongchamp: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe The feature race on the card at Longchamp was undoubtedly Europe’s richest race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. One of the most prestigious races in the world, won by countless superstars in the past, it was the turn of unbeaten son of Cracksman Ace Impact,Continue reading “Weekend Review: ParisLongchamp & Newmarket”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (29/09/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) Capulet 2/1 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore It could be an exceptional weekend for the genius trainer of Ballydoyle with many good chances in the top races across England and France. Capulet, by Justify out of Group Two winner Wedding Vow, impressed inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)”
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2023
Katie Midwinter (27/09/23) Europe’s showpiece event in Flat racing and one of the most prestigious races in the world, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Run over a mile-and-a-half, the prize has been won by some of the sport’s greatest equine talents. Since its inaugural running in 1920 it has attracted the best, with theContinue reading “Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2023”
A Visit to The National Stud
By Katie Midwinter THE NATIONAL STUD The National Stud in Newmarket was founded in 1916, inspired by William Hall Walker’s proposition designed to ensure the future of the Thoroughbred in Britain, and became a great success with the production of quality foals. Many famous names have been based at The National Stud, with early successContinue reading “A Visit to The National Stud”
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