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 Lingfield & Ascot (13/05/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/05/23) LINGFIELD 2.25pm – Chartwell Fillies’ Stakes (Group 3) Queen Aminatu 7/2 – William Haggas, William Buick Two fillies could be capable of posing a threat to the talented Sacred, as the switch to the all-weather opens up this Group Three contest. On ratings, Andrew Balding’s Sandrine is the biggest threat to theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Lingfield & Ascot (13/05/23)”
Newmarket Guineas Festival 2023
Katie Midwinter (04/05/23) NEWMARKET – SATURDAY 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) The first Classic of the season, a straight mile trip at Newmarket for the 2000 Guineas. The Rowley Mile has welcomed many young pretenders aiming for stardom and horse racing immortality. Some have lived up to expectations and many superstars have graced the hallowedContinue reading “Newmarket Guineas Festival 2023”
Punchestown Festival – Day 3 & 4
Katie Midwinter (26/04/23) THURSDAY 3:40pm – Handicap Hurdle Blue Bresil gelding Feu De Bresil makes his handicap debut in the hands of Jack Foley. Willie Mullins’ charge won his maiden at Clonmel when last seen on heavy ground, following a second-placed finish behind The Gunner Yeats. He is off a mark of 120 and couldContinue reading “Punchestown Festival – Day 3 & 4”
Punchestown Festival – Day 1 & 2
Katie Midwinter (24/04/23) TUESDAY 3:40pm – Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race) Seven of the past nine renewals have been won by either Gordon Elliott or Willie Mullins and the dominant trainers are set to saddle four runners between them in the opening race on the card. Night And Day appears to be the first stringContinue reading “Punchestown Festival – Day 1 & 2”
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)”
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”
Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 2
Katie Midwinter (13/04/23) 1:45pm – Mildmay Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Gerri Colombe is the strong favourite to bounce back to winning ways following a second-placed finish to The Real Whacker in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase. Prior to the Cheltenham Festival, Gordon Elliott’s charge was unbeaten and was on the verge of recording three successiveContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 2”
Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 1
Katie Midwinter (12/04/23) The first day of the Aintree Grand National Meeting kicks off in tremendous fashion with a mouth-watering card sure to whet the appetite of any racing fan ahead of the showpiece event on Saturday. The Aintree Bowl is the pick of the races on day one, with Constitution Hill the star onContinue reading “Aintree Grand National Festival – Day 1”
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