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”
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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 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”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (17/02/24)
Katie Midwinter (15/02/24) ASCOT 1:50 – Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) Apple Away looks the worthy favourite in this Grade Two contest. She had jumped well overall in three starts over fences to date, and beat a subsequent winner in Makin’youmindup at Leicester. The seven-year-old mare appears to still be learning her trade over fencesContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (17/02/24)”
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)”
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)”
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)”
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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Ascot & York (15/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (13/07/23) NEWMARKET 3:25pm – Superlative Stakes (Group 2) Aidan O’Brien’s exciting Justify colt City Of Troy is the market leader following a convincing debut win at the Curragh earlier this month. The mount of Ryan Moore, City Of Troy sets the standard in this Group Two affair representing powerful connections. Only seen onceContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Ascot & York (15/07/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)
Katie Midwinter (23/06/23) ROYAL ASCOT 2:30pm – Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) Pearls And Rubies 9/4 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore The No Nay Never filly made a winning start to her career with a debut success at Navan earlier this month. She showed greenness, breaking slowly from the stalls and taking her time toContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)”
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