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)”
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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)”
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)”
St Leger Festival Preview & Irish Champions Weekend from the Curragh (11/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (10/09/22) 12:30pm – Champagne Stakes (Group 2) Three horses are set to line up in the Group Two Champagne Stakes for two-year-olds. It’s a field of quality despite lacking runners, with the market headed by odds-on favourite Silver Knott. Charlie Appleby’s colt was impressive at Sandown when last seen winning the Group Three SolarioContinue reading “St Leger Festival Preview & Irish Champions Weekend from the Curragh (11/09/22)”
Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)
Katie Midwinter (02/09/22) There’s plenty of action across the cards on Saturday, with the feature race of the day coming from Haydock, in the 3:30pm Group One Sprint Cup Stakes over 6f. Minzaal is the current market leader, narrowly ahead of Naval Crown, with last year’s winner Emaraaty Ana best priced at 7/1. All threeContinue reading “Saturday Selections from Haydock featuring Ascot & Kempton (03/09/22)”
York Ebor Festival – Thursday (18/08/22)
1:50pm – Lowther Stakes (Group 2) Dramatised is strong at the head of the market as she is set to put her unbeaten record on the line in this Group Two contest for two-year-old fillies. She won her maiden at Newmarket in fine fashion before impressing at Royal Ascot, comfortably beating twenty rivals to gainContinue reading “York Ebor Festival – Thursday (18/08/22)”
York Ebor Festival – Wednesday (17/08/22)
The York Ebor Festival is almost upon us, with an exciting four days of action to come. On day one we see the highest-rated horse in training, the unbeaten Baaeed, put his record on the line stepping up to 1m2f for the first time. The feature race on the card, the Juddmonte International, promises toContinue reading “York Ebor Festival – Wednesday (17/08/22)”
Glorious Goodwood Day Four (29/07/22)
Racing fans have enjoyed three days of fabulous action at one of the most anticipated flat meetings of the year and the good news is there are two more days to come. Thursday’s card didn’t disappoint, with the feature race, the Nassau Stakes, providing a slice of history as Hollie Doyle became the first femaleContinue reading “Glorious Goodwood Day Four (29/07/22)”
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