Katie Midwinter (02/01/24) Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) The first race of the Cheltenham Festival is always hugely anticipated. The roar of the crowd as the horses set off in pursuit of glory on the hallowed turf at Prestbury Park is a special moment, as is the emergence of a potential superstar from the noviceContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2024: Novice Hurdlers”
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New Year’s Day 2024 – Racing Preview
Katie Midwinter (31/12/23) The first day of a new year, racing welcomes 2024 with a number of interesting cards. The action in Ireland is particularly intriguing, with plenty to keep an eye on at Fairyhouse plus a competitive Grade Three Savills New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore. Monkfish, absent for 713-days before making a comebackContinue reading “New Year’s Day 2024 – Racing Preview”
Cheltenham: The Christmas Meeting Preview (15/12/23)
Katie Midwinter (14/12/23) 12:05pm – Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3) An interesting novices’ contest that features a number of exciting young horses. Dysart Enos, unbeaten under rules, represents an in-form Fergal O’Brien yard, bidding for a fifth successive victory. The five-year-old daughter of Malinas has excelled this year with Grade Two bumper success at Aintree followingContinue reading “Cheltenham: The Christmas Meeting Preview (15/12/23)”
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)”
Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (26/10/23) CHELTENHAM 1:15pm – Class 2 Handicap Chase BEFORE MIDNIGHT 5/1 – Fergal O’Brien, Mr Ben Sutton (7) The course-and-distance winner has slid down the handicap to a mark of 135 and now makes his chase debut for his new yard, having been seen over hurdles on unsuited heavy ground at Chepstow earlierContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham, Doncaster & Galway (28/10/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (12/10/23) An exciting card featuring the Group One Dewhurst Stakes (2:00pm) is hosted by Newmarket on Saturday. Nijinsky, Mill Reef and The Minstrel are some of many exceptional colts who have reigned victorious in Newmarket’s prestigious juvenile race in their debut seasons, before going on to record Classic glory. This year, the latestContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, York & Chepstow (14/10/23)”
Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)
Katie Midwinter (11/10/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) A competitive field featuring many improving juveniles is the opener on Friday’s card at Newmarket, and Inquisitively heads the market for Kevin Philippart De Foy, with William Buick booked to ride. The Ten Sovereigns colt landed a maiden success in Listed company at York whenContinue reading “Friday: Newmarket & Chepstow (13/10/23)”
Weekend Review: ParisLongchamp & Newmarket
Katie Midwinter (02/10/23) ParisLongchamp: Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe The feature race on the card at Longchamp was undoubtedly Europe’s richest race, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. One of the most prestigious races in the world, won by countless superstars in the past, it was the turn of unbeaten son of Cracksman Ace Impact,Continue reading “Weekend Review: ParisLongchamp & Newmarket”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (29/09/23) NEWMARKET 1:50pm – Royal Lodge Stakes (Group 2) Capulet 2/1 – A P O’Brien, Ryan Moore It could be an exceptional weekend for the genius trainer of Ballydoyle with many good chances in the top races across England and France. Capulet, by Justify out of Group Two winner Wedding Vow, impressed inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket, Longchamp & Haydock featuring Ripon, Killarney & Market Rasen (30/09/23)”
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