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)”
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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)”
Royal Ascot Preview: Day 3 & 4
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”
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”
The Derby: Epsom Preview (2023)
Katie Midwinter (01/06/23) The Derby, Epsom Downs, the 3rd of June, a date with destiny. This historic race has crowned champions, discovered superstars, broken hearts and scuppered dreams. It is a race that guarantees immortality with victory, the ultimate prize for anyone involved in the sport. “The Thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended, notContinue reading “The Derby: Epsom Preview (2023)”
The Oaks: Epsom Preview (2023)
Katie Midwinter (31/05/23) THE OAKS Savethelastdance put in an exceptional performance to win the Cheshire Oaks in perfect preparation for Classic success at Epsom. The well-bred daughter of Galileo is out of Grade Two winning mare Daddys Lil Darling, and with plenty of class in her pedigree she could turn out to be a specialContinue reading “The Oaks: Epsom Preview (2023)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring Bangor-On-Dee, Thirsk & Navan (22/04/23)
Katie Midwinter (20/04/23) AYR 2:25pm – Scottish Champion Hurdle (A Limited Handicap) (Grade 2) Colonel Mustard 11/2 – Mrs Lorna Fowler, Kieren Buckley (3) Lorna Fowler’s charge ran well in the Morebattle off a 3lbs lower mark last month, with Kieren Buckley claiming 3lbs aboard as he does so again here. A likable type thatContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring Bangor-On-Dee, Thirsk & Navan (22/04/23)”
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)”
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)
Katie Midwinter (01/10/22) The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of the most prestigious flat races in the world, run over a mile-and-a-half each October. Many superstars have graced the turf of Longchamp bidding to put their name in lights and write themselves into the history books, but only few succeed. Since the turnContinue reading “Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket (24/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (24/09/22) 1.50pm – Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) Charlie Appleby is yet to win this race, despite saddling the favourite, Coroebus, in last year’s contest won by Mark Johnston’s Royal Patronage. The Godolphin colt went on to win the 2000 Guineas and St James’s Palace Stakes, whilst Royal Patronage failed to replicate hisContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket (24/09/22)”
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