By Katie Midwinter One of the world’s most famous and prestigious races, the Derby is a stallion-making contest which crowns champions. The roll of honour is filled with the familiar names of some of the sport’s greatest equine legends, who all achieved immortality on the hallowed turf of the downs. Sea Bird, Nijinsky and Nashwan,Continue reading “The Derby: Runner-by-runner guide”
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York Ebor Festival: Day 1
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”
Glorious Goodwood Festival: Day 1
Katie Midwinter (29/07/24) 1:50pm – Chesterfield Cup Handicap (Class 2) The progressive Enfjaar holds leading claims for Roger Varian in the opening race of this year’s Goodwood Festival, and it would be no surprise to see Jim Crowley guide the Lope De Vega gelding to a third successive victory at the West Sussex track. However,Continue reading “Glorious Goodwood Festival: Day 1”
Royal Ascot: Day 5
Katie Midwinter (20/06/24) 2:30pm – Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) Shaman colt Brian was an eyecatcher on debut at Windsor, flashing home late to finish fourth having been denied a clear run as the race developed. Third placed Lady With A Lamp subsequently landed a maiden, and a number of others in the field, including FearlessContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 5”
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”
Royal Ascot: Day 1
Katie Midwinter (17/06/24) 2:30pm – Queen Anne Stakes (Group 1) In an open race, in which the quicker ground may cause problems for some of the main contenders, it may be worth taking a chance on a bigger priced each-way play, and both Royal Scotsman and Hi Royal represent value at current odds. A changeContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 1”
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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, the Curragh, Goodwood & York (25/05/24)
Katie Midwinter (23/05/24) HAYDOCK 1:15pm – Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Volterra is up to a mark of 91, 9lbs higher for a recent Newmarket success. His form reads well but the ground is a concern on pedigree and the yard has been quiet in recent weeks. The son of Farhh fetched 400,000gns as aContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, the Curragh, Goodwood & York (25/05/24)”
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”
Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Navan featuring Haydock & Doncaster (27/04/24)
Katie Midwinter (25/04/24) SANDOWN 1:50pm – Novices’ Championship Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) A maximum field of twenty runners are set to head to post in a competitive renewal of a race previously won by Knappers Hill and Under Control, respectively. Ben Pauling-trained Fiercely Proud edges favouritism on a mark of 130, having enjoyed aContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Navan featuring Haydock & Doncaster (27/04/24)”
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