Katie Midwinter (29/04/2024) Shishkin was a special horse. Purchased for £170,000 following a point-to-point win at Lingstown back in 2018, he was sent to Seven Barrows to begin training with Nicky Henderson, where he would stay for the remainder of his life, winning six Grade One contests and capturing the hearts of racing fans alongContinue reading “Shishkin: Tribute to a Special Horse”
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Saturday’s Selections from Newcastle & Newbury (02/12/23)
Katie Midwinter (30/11/23) NEWCASTLE 11:35pm – Juvenile Hurdle (Class 2) Six declared for this three-year-old contest, with three horses including RAGOSINA holding entries elsewhere. If racing does go ahead and Ragosina does line up, the daughter of Teofilo is the standout choice. Bought for 22,000gns last month, she represents a Ben Brookhouse yard that hasContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newcastle & Newbury (02/12/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Ascot & Punchestown (25/11/23)
Katie Midwinter (23/11/23) The Conditional is back following a brief hiatus with a preview of the main races at Haydock as well as a look at the Grade Two showpiece at Ascot and a brief overview of the main action at Punchestown. HAYDOCK 1:50pm – Graduation Chase (Class 2) An intriguing contest is on theContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, Ascot & Punchestown (25/11/23)”
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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