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”
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Royal Ascot: Day 4
Katie Midwinter (19/06/24) 2:30pm – Albany Stakes (Group 3) This daughter of Kodiac, Cradle Of Love, isn’t the most straightforward filly, but she did show promise on her most recent start when second to a potentially special filly in €300,000 yearling purchase American Bar. That was her first start on good ground and, although sheContinue reading “Royal Ascot: Day 4”
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)”
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)”
Aintree Grand National – Day 1 (11/04/24)
Katie Midwinter (10/04/24) 1:45pm – Manifesto Novices’ Chase (Grade 1) Grey Dawning was far superior of the others in the Turners’ Novices’ Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, and was perhaps unlucky to be beaten by Ginny’s Destiny when the pair met previously, having made a shuddering error at the second last which had a clearContinue reading “Aintree Grand National – Day 1 (11/04/24)”
All-Weather Championships: Newcastle & Lingfield (29/03/24)
Katie Midwinter (27/03/24) NEWCASTLE 1:18pm – Burradon Stakes (Listed Race) ROOM SERVICE (3/1) has stamina to prove on his first try over further than 6 1/2 f, but has shown plenty of speed in testing conditions over the sprinting trips and could use his turn of foot to good effect in this contest. His sire,Continue reading “All-Weather Championships: Newcastle & Lingfield (29/03/24)”
Cheltenham Festival 2024: Day One & Two Preview
Katie Midwinter (09/03/24) The Cheltenham Festival is here once again. It feels like only yesterday the masses descended upon Prestbury Park for the annual pilgrimage, to see one of the most spectacular days in the history of the sport. The roar was deafening, spine-tingling, as the tapes went up prior to the first event ofContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2024: Day One & Two Preview”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (17/02/24)
Katie Midwinter (15/02/24) ASCOT 1:50 – Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (Grade 2) Apple Away looks the worthy favourite in this Grade Two contest. She had jumped well overall in three starts over fences to date, and beat a subsequent winner in Makin’youmindup at Leicester. The seven-year-old mare appears to still be learning her trade over fencesContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, Haydock, Wincanton & Gowran Park (17/02/24)”
Sunday Racing: Lingfield, Thurles & Chelmsford City (21/01/24)
Katie Midwinter (20/01/24) 12:05pm – Winter Million Open National Hunt Flat Race (Class 2) Kingston Pride, a €200,000 purchase, beat subsequent Listed winner The Enabler to land a point-to-point victory in April. He looks an exciting prospect for connections on rules debut. Margaret Mullins saddles her first ever Lingfield runner with gelding Eagle’s Quest. TheContinue reading “Sunday Racing: Lingfield, Thurles & Chelmsford City (21/01/24)”
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