Katie Midwinter (05/04/23) HAYDOCK 1:30pm – Challenger Two Mile Hurdle Series Final Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) Nayati 25/1 – Donald McCain, Peter Kavanagh (5) Donald McCain’s charge wasn’t given much of a chance when never in contention at Kelso last month and is now 1lbs lower, 2lbs higher than his last winning mark. Peter KavanaghContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Musselburgh & Cork (08/04/23)”
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Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster & Kempton (01/04/23)
Katie Midwinter (30/03/23) DONCASTER 2:25pm – Spring Mile Handicap (Class 2) Broken Spear 10/1 (EW) – Tony Coyle, Billy Loughnane (5) Seven-year-old Broken Spear has ground to suit and a favourable draw in stall 14. Promising young jockey Billy Loughnane, currently performing at a 38% strike rate, claims a useful 5lbs that could help theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster & Kempton (01/04/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Kelso, The Curragh & Meydan (25/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (24/03/23) NEWBURY 1:30pm – Novices’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) Blow Your Wad 13/2 – Tom Lacey, Stan Sheppard The gelding has been running well for Tom Lacey and finished sixth in the Tolworth Hurdle when last seen, sporting first-time cheekpieces. That headgear comes off but he does wear a first-time tongue tie makingContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury, Kelso, The Curragh & Meydan (25/03/23)”
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 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
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Thursday (16/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (15/03/23) 1:30pm – Turners’ Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Mighty Potter is the warm favourite to win his fifth Grade One race, and it’s difficult to see past him in this contest. He has the best form coming into the race, is 10lbs clear on ratings and is bidding for a five-timer. Davy RussellContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Thursday (16/03/23)”
Cheltenham Festival Preview – Wednesday (15/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (14/03/23) 1:30pm – Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) Impaire Et Passe has been a popular selection on the Cheltenham Festival previews circuit, with many pundits confident in his chances to win the race on only his third start over hurdles. The positive talk surrounding him has seen him backed favouritism and, with twoContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival Preview – Wednesday (15/03/23)”
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 Kelso featuring Newbury & Doncaster (04/03/23)
Katie Midwinter (03/03/23) KELSO 1:15pm – Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Class 3) Top-weight Sholokjack beat 127-rated Enzo D’Airy, who had 3lbs claimer Shane Quinlan onboard, when last seen at Lingfield and has since been given a 11lbs rise by the handicapper. The progressive horse has been in good form but with such a hefty weightContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Kelso featuring Newbury & Doncaster (04/03/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Kempton featuring Newcastle, Fairyhouse & Riyadh (25/02/23)
Katie Midwinter (24/02/23) KEMPTON 1:50pm – Adonis Juvenile Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) A field of eight has been declared for Kempton’s opener on the card, a Grade Two for juvenile hurdlers, with Milton Harris’ Triumph Hurdle hope Scriptwriter currently heading the market. The well-bred son of Churchill has been mentioned numerous times on The ConditionalContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Kempton featuring Newcastle, Fairyhouse & Riyadh (25/02/23)”
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