Katie Midwinter (26/10/23) CHELTENHAM 1:15pm – Class 2 Handicap Chase BEFORE MIDNIGHT 5/1 – Fergal O’Brien, Mr Ben Sutton (7) The course-and-distance winner has slid down the handicap to a mark of 135 and now makes his chase debut for his new yard, having been seen over hurdles on unsuited heavy ground at Chepstow earlierContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)”
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Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/10/23) An exciting card featuring the Group One Dewhurst Stakes (2:00pm) is hosted by Newmarket on Saturday. Nijinsky, Mill Reef and The Minstrel are some of many exceptional colts who have reigned victorious in Newmarket’s prestigious juvenile race in their debut seasons, before going on to record Classic glory. This year, the latestContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)”
Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (11/10/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) A competitive field featuring many improving juveniles is the opener on Friday’s card at Newmarket, and Inquisitively heads the market for Kevin Philippart De Foy, with William Buick booked to ride. The Ten Sovereigns colt landed a maiden success in Listed company at York whenContinue reading “Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)”
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe 2023
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”
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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Ripon and the Curragh (19/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (17/08/23) NEWBURY 1:50pm – Geoffrey Freer Stakes (Group 3) A tricky staying race where a case could be made for a few of the contenders in the field. Four-year-old Jack Darcy has eye-catching form in France having finished second behind a useful type in Lassaut when the pair met in a Listed contestContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Ripon and the Curragh (19/08/23)”
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)”
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