Katie Midwinter (19/08/24) A THRILLING WEDNESDAY ON THE KNAVESMIRE York welcomes the masses this week as it plays host to the wonderful Ebor Festival. The city welcomes the elite – both human and equine – as some of the sport’s biggest stars head to the Knavesmire, in search of glory. The meeting has become oneContinue reading “York Ebor Festival: Day 1”
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Royal Ascot: Day 2 & 3
Katie Midwinter 18/06/24 WEDNESDAY 2:30pm – Queen Mary Stakes (Group 2) Purchased for £190,000 as a breeze-up, Leovanni displayed plenty of speed on debut at Nottingham recently, despite showing greenness. She should come on plenty for the outing, and looks an exciting prospect for a Karl Burke yard that is performing at a 26 percentContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 2 & 3”
The Derby: Preview & Epsom Selections (01/06/24)
Katie Midwinter 31/05/24 SATURDAY The Derby (Group 1) – 4:30pm City Of Troy was an exceptional juvenile. The talking horse of last season, the first two Classics of this campaign looked to be heading home with him to Ballydoyle. However, the 2,000 Guineas didn’t go to plan, with the son of Justify failing to makeContinue reading “The Derby: Preview & Epsom Selections (01/06/24)”
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)”
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”
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”
Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)
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)”
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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Ascot & York (15/07/23)
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)”
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”
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