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)”

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 Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)

Katie Midwinter (23/06/23) ROYAL ASCOT 2:30pm – Chesham Stakes (Listed Race) Pearls And Rubies 9/4 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore The No Nay Never filly made a winning start to her career with a debut success at Navan earlier this month. She showed greenness, breaking slowly from the stalls and taking her time toContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Royal Ascot, Ayr & Limerick (24/06/23)”

Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 3

Katie Midwinter (14/04/23) 1:45pm – Maghull Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) The market suggests Jonbon should make light work of his opponents and land another Grade One, but the heavy rainfall at Aintree on Friday will make it a tough test, and he will need to show that the Arkle at Cheltenham didn’t leave its mark. Continue reading “Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 3”

Cheltenham Festival Selections – Friday (17/03/23)

Katie Midwinter (16/03/23) 1:30 – Lossiemouth 13/8 2:10 – Pied Piper, 16/1 EW, Aucunrisque 25/1 EW 2:50 – Chianti Classico 80/1 EW 3:30 – Bravemansgame 7/1, Royale Pagaille 50/1 EW 4:10 – The Storyteller 14/1 EW 4:50 – Impervious 2/1 5:30 – Spirit Of Legend 25/1 EW

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)”

Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Wincanton featuring Cork (07/01/23)

Katie Midwinter (06/01/23) SANDOWN 1:15pm – Handicap Chase (Class 3) Venetia Williams saddles quite a few fancies favourites across the cards on Saturday, and Gemirande is the yard’s representative in this handicap chase contest. He recorded an emphatic seven-and-a-half-length win over Dan Skelton’s Our Jet when the pair met at Southwell in November, with OurContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Wincanton featuring Cork (07/01/23)”

Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Aintree (03/12/22)

Katie Midwinter (02/12/22) SANDOWN 2:20pm – Handicap Hurdle Love Envoi appears the one to beat in this field in this ten-runner field. The Harry Fry-trained mare has solid form and hasn’t done much wrong in her career to date. She is quite short in the market however, and it could be worth looking elsewhere forContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Sandown & Aintree (03/12/22)”

Breeders’ Cup 2022 – Preview

Katie Midwinter (04/11/22) Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland – November, 2022 The Breeders’ Cup returns to Keeneland as the highly-anticipated meeting gets underway with the ‘Future Stars Friday’ five-race card, providing juveniles with their opportunity to shine on the world stage. On Saturday’s card nine World Champions will be crowned, with a number of superstars attempting toContinue reading “Breeders’ Cup 2022 – Preview”