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 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”

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”

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)”

Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2

Katie Midwinter (19/06/23) The most anticipated Flat fixture of the year is upon us as Ascot opens its doors once again to welcome the Royal Meeting. Crowds will gather as superstars will be crowned and history made, with all the action packed into a fantastic five-day spectacle. DAY 1 – TUESDAY 2:30pm – Queen AnneContinue reading “Royal Ascot Preview: Day 1 & 2”

Stradivarius: The Horse Of A Lifetime

Katie Midwinter (26/09/22) The horse of a lifetime, staying superstar Stradivarius has been retired by owner-breeder Bjorn Nielsen. He will now become a stallion, joining the roster at the National Stud in Newmarket.  The son of Sea The Stars enjoyed an exceptional career on track, recording eighteen Group wins, the most by any horse trainedContinue reading “Stradivarius: The Horse Of A Lifetime”

Royal Ascot Day Three – Gold Cup Preview (16/06/22)

The second day of the Royal Meeting didn’t disappoint, with plenty of impressive performances. The well-fancied filly Dramatised gained success in the Queen Mary Stakes before unbeaten Eldar Eldarov narrowly won ahead of unlucky Zechariah in the Queen’s Vase. Globetrotter State Of Rest was given a magnificent front-running ride by Shane Crosse to provide JosephContinue reading “Royal Ascot Day Three – Gold Cup Preview (16/06/22)”

Royal Ascot Day One (14/06/22)

Royal Ascot is upon us and there is plenty to look forward to on day one. There are a number of top-class equine talents on show in the Group One contests, as well as a number of open and exciting handicaps. The greatest week of the flat action is here, let’s enjoy it and hopeContinue reading “Royal Ascot Day One (14/06/22)”