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”
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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)”
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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Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (27/07/23) ASCOT 3:00pm – International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Biggles sets the standard following an impressive Bunbury Cup victory at Newmarket recently. Up 5lbs for his handicap success, the progressive gelding now runs off a career-high mark of 105. Ryan Moore retains the ride aboard the Ralph Beckett-trained six-year-old who may still be aheadContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)”
Santa Barbara suffers Breeders’ Cup setback
Aidan O’Brien’s star filly Santa Barbara suffers setback ahead of Breeders’ Cup aim. The 3-year-old had raced 5 times this season with the last two of her races in the US in preparation for the prestigious meeting which takes places on the 5th & 6th of November in Del Mar, California. The Camelot filly outContinue reading “Santa Barbara suffers Breeders’ Cup setback”
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