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2000 Guineas Stakes: Preview

Katie Midwinter (03/05/24) NEWMARKET 3:35pm – Qipco 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) City Of Troy – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore The unbeaten son of Justify, out of Group One Fillies’ Miles winner Together Forever, sets the standard in this renewal of the prestigious 2000 Guineas Stakes. With a record of three from three, lastContinue reading “2000 Guineas Stakes: Preview”

Sunday Racing: Naas Preview + Plumpton & Wolverhampton (07/01/24)

Katie Midwinter (05/01/24) 12:30pm – Mares Beginners Chase, 2m4f Brandy Love sets the standard in the field on form, despite being well beaten by Harmonya Maker on chase debut at Gowran Park. The classy mare was unable to build on a promising novice hurdling campaign last year but could improve for her first run ofContinue reading “Sunday Racing: Naas Preview + Plumpton & Wolverhampton (07/01/24)”

Breeders’ Cup 2023

Katie Midwinter (01/11/23) FRIDAY Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Grade 1) Michael Appleby’s progressive Big Evs has recorded three black-type successes since his debut defeat, winning at Royal Ascot, Goodwood and Doncaster, most recently in the Group Two Flying Childers Stakes. His only below par performance came in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York, where heContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup 2023”

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 Sandown & Wincanton featuring Cork (07/01/23)

Katie Midwinter (06/01/23) SANDOWN 1:15pm – Handicap Chase (Class 3) Venetia Williams saddles quite a few fancies favourites across the cards on Saturday, and Gemirande is the yard’s representative in this handicap chase contest. He recorded an emphatic seven-and-a-half-length win over Dan Skelton’s Our Jet when the pair met at Southwell in November, with OurContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Wincanton featuring Cork (07/01/23)”

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)”