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”
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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”
Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring York & the Curragh (23/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (21/09/23) AYR 1:50pm – Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed Race) Market leader My Prospero is 9lbs clear of the field on ratings, sporting first-time cheekpieces in the hands of Cieren Fallon. Trainer William Haggas had a 38% strike rate at the Scottish track last season, and the Somerville Lodge residents must be respected whenContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring York & the Curragh (23/09/23)”
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Irish Champions Festival + Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Kempton & Ascot (09/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (08/09/23) IRISH CHAMPIONS FESTIVAL – SATURDAY – LEOPARDSTOWN 1:45pm – Ingabelle Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies) Galileo filly Content is the sole Ballydoyle representative in the field, and has already beaten Apricot Ice to win her maiden but did finish behind Serious Notions on debut. The latter, trained by Ger Lyons, was unlucky notContinue reading “Irish Champions Festival + Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Kempton & Ascot (09/09/23)”
Stable Tour: Gary Hanmer
Katie Midwinter (04/09/23) A glorious September morning at the home of Gary Hanmer Racing at Church Farm in Tattenhall, where forty-four horses currently reside on fifty-four acres of land in a rural area of scenic beauty. It is a tranquil haven that is peaceful and quiet despite being the site of a busy racing yard. Continue reading “Stable Tour: Gary Hanmer”
Saturday’s Selections from Sandown featuring Chester & Navan (02/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (31/08/23) SANDOWN 1:50pm – Class 3 Handicap Final Watch must bounce back following a disappointing effort at Newbury in July, but he has been kept fresh since and may be seen to better effect this time around, still running off a mark of 88. Progressive three-year-old Tough Enough is two from three inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown featuring Chester & Navan (02/09/23)”
York Ebor Festival 2023
Katie Midwinter (21/08/23) York’s showcase meeting, the Ebor Festival, kicks off in style on Wednesday with a high-quality seven-race card that includes the Group One International Stakes. Superstar colt Paddington is attempting to extend his unbeaten run to land an eighth successive victory, his fifth at the highest level, in the four-runner race that includesContinue reading “York Ebor Festival 2023”
Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh & Ascot featuring Haydock (12/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (10/08/23) THE CURRAGH 3:25pm – Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3) Michael Dods’ Commanche Falls has been a revelation since winning the Stewards’ Cup last summer at Goodwood, performing consistently well as his handicap mark has continued to rise. The versatile six-year-old, who is difficult to oppose on current form, must defy a 3lbsContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from the Curragh & Ascot featuring Haydock (12/08/23)”
Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (01/08/23) GOODWOOD 1:50pm – Class 2 Handicap Finn’s Charm 50/1 (EW) – Charlie Johnston, Joe Fanning An open field of eighteen runners head to post in this handicap contest. Whilst there’s a case to be made for plenty of the runners, an outsider to consider is Charlie Johnston’s Finn’s Charm. The yard targetsContinue reading “Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)”
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