Katie Midwinter (21/06/23) After two wonderful days at the Royal Meeting, attention turns to a race which many perceive to be the feature event of the week, the Ascot Gold Cup. The absence of a certain star stayer will surely be felt, as the retired Stradivarius will not compete at the meeting for the firstContinue reading “Royal Ascot Preview: Day 3 & 4”
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Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2
Katie Midwinter (19/06/23) The most anticipated Flat fixture of the year is upon us as Ascot opens its doors once again to welcome the Royal Meeting. Crowds will gather as superstars will be crowned and history made, with all the action packed into a fantastic five-day spectacle. DAY 1 – TUESDAY 2:30pm – Queen AnneContinue reading “Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2”
Saturday’s Selections from Lingfield & Ascot (13/05/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/05/23) LINGFIELD 2.25pm – Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) Queen Aminatu 7/2 – William Haggas, William Buick Two fillies could be capable of posing a threat to the talented Sacred, as the switch to the all-weather opens up this Group Three contest. On ratings, Andrew Balding’s Sandrine is the biggest threat to theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Lingfield & Ascot (13/05/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot featuring Haydock (18/02/23)
Katie Midwinter (16/02/23) Last Saturday was a successful day for selections, as Chris Gordon continued his excellent run of form to record a double on the card at Newbury. Annual Invictus (7/1) was sent off at 6/1, whilst Aucunrisque (16/1) returned at an SP of 9/1 in the Betfair Hurdle. Both were selected in lastContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot featuring Haydock (18/02/23)”
British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (14/10/22) 1:25pm – Long Distance Cup (Group 2) Six-year-old stayer Trueshan attempts to retain his crown for the second year running with success in this year’s renewal of the Long Distance Cup. He has won both of the last two renewals of the race and is bidding to equal High Line, who couldContinue reading “British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (30/09/22) 1:51pm – Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Get Ahead 16/1 (EW – 4 places) – Clive Cox, Pat Dobbs This three-year-old Showcasing filly is a winner over course and distance and put in an excellent performance to gain success at the Glorious Goodwood Festival in July. If able to replicate that form sheContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)”
Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (02/09/22) There’s plenty of action across the cards on Saturday, with the feature race of the day coming from Haydock, in the 3:30pm Group One Sprint Cup Stakes over 6f. Minzaal is the current market leader, narrowly ahead of Naval Crown, with last year’s winner Emaraaty Ana best priced at 7/1. All threeContinue reading “Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Haydock featuring Newmarket & The Curragh (06/08/22)
It’s the weekend once again and there is plenty to look forward to, from flat action across the UK and Ireland, a number of Grade One contests across the pond, as well as a jumps meeting at Kilbeggan. The Sunday Series continues at Haydock and there are a number of top-class races at Deauville inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Haydock featuring Newmarket & The Curragh (06/08/22)”
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)”
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