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)”
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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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (29/09/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) Capulet 2/1 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore It could be an exceptional weekend for the genius trainer of Ballydoyle with many good chances in the top races across England and France. Capulet, by Justify out of Group Two winner Wedding Vow, impressed inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)”
Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)
Katie Midwinter (01/08/23) GOODWOOD 1:50pm – Class 2 Handicap Finn’s Charm 50/1 (EW) – Charlie Johnston, Joe Fanning An open field of eighteen runners head to post in this handicap contest. Whilst there’s a case to be made for plenty of the runners, an outsider to consider is Charlie Johnston’s Finn’s Charm. The yard targetsContinue reading “Goodwood & Galway: Thursday (03/08/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (27/07/23) ASCOT 3:00pm – International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Biggles sets the standard following an impressive Bunbury Cup victory at Newmarket recently. Up 5lbs for his handicap success, the progressive gelding now runs off a career-high mark of 105. Ryan Moore retains the ride aboard the Ralph Beckett-trained six-year-old who may still be aheadContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)”
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”
Cheltenham Festival 2023 Review: Four Days Of Magic
Katie Midwinter (20/03/23) The pinnacle of the National Hunt season, the Cheltenham Festival 2023 was a fantastic display of exhilarating action with tremendous talent on show, both equine and human. It was wonderfully organised with horse welfare at the fore, and fan experience improved with the slight decrease in crowd numbers. Away from the dramaContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2023 Review: Four Days Of Magic”
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Tuesday (14/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/03/23) The Cheltenham Festival is finally upon us. A fantastic four-day feast to enjoy at Prestbury Park, where the best in the sport take each other on in high-class contests. History will be made, champions crowned, favourites beaten, outsiders surprising – anything is possible at Cheltenham. Excitement is building as thousands prepare toContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Tuesday (14/03/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham featuring Doncaster & Fairyhouse (28/01/23)
Katie Midwinter (26/01/23) National Hunt racing is back in full swing in the UK following a frustrating couple of weeks with a number of meetings falling to the freezing temperatures. This Saturday’s meeting at Cheltenham more than makes up for the lack of racing last weekend with the rearranged Clarence House Chase also being featuredContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham featuring Doncaster & Fairyhouse (28/01/23)”
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