The Oaks: Preview & Epsom Selections (31/05/24)

Katie Midwinter (30/05/24) OAKS PREVIEW 4:30pm – The Oaks (Group 1) Untried over further than a mile, Ylang Ylang attempts to improve on her Classic fifth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, where she made late headway, finishing strongly approaching the line. She should improve for a step up in trip, but whether or notContinue reading “The Oaks: Preview & Epsom Selections (31/05/24)”

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)”

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”