With Glorious Goodwood upon us, and Galway Races already begun, there is plenty to look forward to this week following what was an exciting Saturday of racing, with Pyledriver taking the main event in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. After a ferocious pace was set by three-year-old Irish Derby-winner WestoverContinue reading “Glorious Goodwood Day One (26/07/22)”
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Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & York (23/07/22)
There is plenty of action to look forward to this Saturday, with seven meetings held across the UK and Ireland. The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot is the main event, with a small but select field of six heading to post. Next week Glorious Goodwood returns, as well as the GalwayContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & York (23/07/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring Ascot & York (09/07/22)
THE CONDITIONAL returns after a short hiatus following the action-packed five days of Royal Ascot in mid-June. We’re back with a feature ahead of Saturday’s meetings, with selections from across the cards. The Newmarket July meeting is in full swing, and having already enjoyed two days of excitement, the third day promises plenty more, withContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring Ascot & York (09/07/22)”
Royal Ascot Day One (14/06/22)
Royal Ascot is upon us and there is plenty to look forward to on day one. There are a number of top-class equine talents on show in the Group One contests, as well as a number of open and exciting handicaps. The greatest week of the flat action is here, let’s enjoy it and hopeContinue reading “Royal Ascot Day One (14/06/22)”
The Derby Preview, Epsom Downs (04/06/22)
“The thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended not on experts, technicians or zoologists but on a piece of wood: the winning post of the Epsom Derby. If you base your criteria on anything else, you will get something else, not the thoroughbred.” Federico Tesio The Cazoo Derby of 2022 will be run in honourContinue reading “The Derby Preview, Epsom Downs (04/06/22)”
The Oaks Preview, Epsom Downs (03/06/22)
Racing returns to Epsom Downs ahead of the much anticipated, the ultimate test of the thoroughbred, the Derby. On Saturday, the colts will battle it out for the ultimate prize, in an attempt to write their name in the history books by winning the mile-and-a-half contest. Before that, however, the fillies take centre stage inContinue reading “The Oaks Preview, Epsom Downs (03/06/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh featuring Haydock & Goodwood (21/05/22)
Ahead of an exciting weekend of racing across the courses, I’ll be featuring a preview of the Greenlands Stakes and 2000 Guineas contests at the Curragh on Saturday, as well as providing my selections from a number of races in the UK and taking a brief look at the action at Pilmico and Auteuil. (AllContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh featuring Haydock & Goodwood (21/05/22)”
York Dante Festival Day 3
1:50 – Marygate Fillies’ Stakes (Listed) This appears a tough race to call, with plenty of young, unexposed fillies lining up. A mention must be given to a daughter of Camacho, Miss American Pie, for winning at huge odds on debut. She didn’t get the best of starts there and will have learnt plenty. DespiteContinue reading “York Dante Festival Day 3”
York Dante Festival Day 2
1:50 – Class 2 Handicap There are two runners who have caught the eye in this contest with the first selection a consistent horse who has been in good form this season, and the second selection a riskier pick who, if at his best, should definitely be contesting. Fine Wine 11/1 (EW) – Scott Dixon,Continue reading “York Dante Festival Day 2”
York Dante Festival Day 1
1:50 – Class 2 Handicap Global Storm 15/2 – Charlie Appleby, Harry Davies (7) Gaassee looks to be well-fancied on his seasonal debut for trainer William Haggas who is currently recording a 37% strike-rate with his runners in the past two weeks. The Sea The Stars four-year-old colt only made his racecourse debut in September,Continue reading “York Dante Festival Day 1”
THE CONDITIONAL 