Stage Star won easily under Harry Cobden in the opener, before Nassalam finished a thirty-length winner in the novice chase… The expensive purchase Jonbon made an impressive start to his hurdling career, whilst Not Available was an unexpected winner of the 1:50… Fanion D’Estruval made easy work of the 2:25 handicap, before Paisley Park failedContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections featuring Newbury & Newcastle + Japan Cup Preview (27/11/21)”
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Breeders’ Cup Preview: Saturday 06/11/21
Following an eventful first day of the Breeders’ Cup meeting, we look ahead to a bumper packed nine-race card this evening. It promises to be a tremendous spectacle, filled with high-class thoroughbreds all bidding for a slice of history, culminating with a spectacular showpiece; the Breeders’ Cup Classic. 7:05 – Breeders’ Cup Filly & MareContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup Preview: Saturday 06/11/21”
Breeders’ Cup Preview: Friday 05/11/21
This evening Del Mar will host one of the most prestigious flat meetings of the year, as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to California. The Conditional preview five juvenile races on a Friday card that boasts the entries of top quality young racehorses from across the world. Many British & Irish runnersContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup Preview: Friday 05/11/21”
Saturday’s Selections featuring Doncaster, Cheltenham, Newbury, Leopardstown, Galway & Saint-Cloud.
The finale of the flat season is upon us, as is the first Cheltenham meeting of the year. It seems the jumps season is finally well underway, and there’s so much to look forward to as the weather changes. Before we turn our attention solely to the jumps however, there is much to enjoy onContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections featuring Doncaster, Cheltenham, Newbury, Leopardstown, Galway & Saint-Cloud.”
Preview: QIPCO British Champions Day (16/10/21)
Here we preview what promises to be a fantastic day of action at Ascot, with so many stars on show. We provide an insight to a number of runners from each race, and also give our selections and each-way fancies. (All prices are correct at time of writing) Trueshan v Stradivarius (III) (Long Distance CupContinue reading “Preview: QIPCO British Champions Day (16/10/21)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket & York, featuring Chepstow, Chantilly & races from North America (09/10/21)
Looking ahead to the day’s racing, we feature a detailed preview on selected races from Newmarket and York. We also turn our attention to the jumping at Chepstow, and take a look at some British-based horses looking to win in France. Aidan O’Brien runs three over in the USA this evening, whilst Charlie Appleby alsoContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket & York, featuring Chepstow, Chantilly & races from North America (09/10/21)”
Superstar St Mark’s Basilica retired to stud
Ballydoyle’s star St Mark’s Basilica has been retired to stud. St Mark’s Basilica was last year’s champion two-year-old in Europe and ends his racing career as the joint top-rated horse in training. He is unbeaten as a three-year-old having won the French 2000 Guineas, the French Derby, Coral-Eclipse and Irish Champion Stakes this season. HeContinue reading “Superstar St Mark’s Basilica retired to stud”
Saturday’s Selections featuring Newmarket, Haydock, Curragh & Chester (25/09/21)
On a busy Saturday for racing, and sports in general, we preview a select number of races from Newmarket, Haydock, Curragh and Chester. The Newmarket Cambridgeshire meeting continues, and welcomes some extremely talented 2-year-olds, as the crowd look forward to seeing future superstars emerging. The unbeaten Sacred Bridge makes her British debut in the JuddmonteContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections featuring Newmarket, Haydock, Curragh & Chester (25/09/21)”
Friday’s Favourites featuring Newmarket, York, Listowel & Dundalk (24/09/21)
Before previewing some of tomorrow’s races, we would like to pay tribute to Ballydoyle’s star filly, Santa Barbara, who has sadly passed away following a pelvic injury suffered earlier on in the week. Trainer Aidan O’Brien told the Racing Post, “Santa Barbara fractured her pelvis and unfortunately the fracture displaced overnight. It’s obviously a realContinue reading “Friday’s Favourites featuring Newmarket, York, Listowel & Dundalk (24/09/21)”
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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