Saturday’s Selections from Kempton & Warwick (14/01/23)

Katie Midwinter (13/01/23) KEMPTON PARK 1:30pm – Handicap Chase (Class 2) Paul Nicholls has been in excellent form of late, performing at a 36% win-rate in recent weeks, and saddles class of the field, Enrilo, in this contest. The gelding is making his second appearance following wind surgery but suffered a hefty fall when lastContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Kempton & Warwick (14/01/23)”

Cheltenham Festival 2023: Antepost Bets

Katie Midwinter (03/01/22) With the antepost markets heating up, and a number of races already having passed the early entries stage, I take a look at four races, one from each day of the Festival, and pick out some horses potentially representing some value. The excitement is building with just over two months until theContinue reading “Cheltenham Festival 2023: Antepost Bets”

Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham (10/12/22)

Katie Midwinter (09/12/22) 1:50pm – December Gold Cup (Premier Handicap) Irish-raider Sole Pretender has been dropped 2lbs for his run here last month, finishing behind Banbridge and Tommy’s Oscar in a Grade Two 2m contest. He wasn’t competitive on that occasion, but eventual winner Banbridge put the race to bed swiftly up the hill andContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Cheltenham (10/12/22)”

Wincanton – Thursday (17/11/22)

Katie Midwinter (16/11/22) WINCANTON Milton Harris’ promising young filly Rosy Redrum lines up in the 2:05pm Mares’ Maiden Hurdle run over 1m7f at Wincanton. She won on debut at the track in January before finishing second in a Listed event to Top Dog, a horse that had prior form behind Gary Moore’s Authorised Speed whoContinue reading “Wincanton – Thursday (17/11/22)”

Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Wetherby (29/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (28/10/22) ASCOT 1.30pm – Class 3 Handicap Chase Goshen is the warm favourite to make his chasing debut a winning one in the opener on the card at Ascot. He is the class of the four-runner field but will have to carry a hefty weight to victory. The trip may slightly test hisContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & Wetherby (29/10/22)”

Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster featuring Cheltenham (22/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (21/10/22) DONCASTER 1:20pm – Class 3 Handicap There are a few to keep an eye on in the opening handicap contest on the card at Doncaster. Young Fire is 5lbs lower than his last winning mark and could enjoy the softer conditions back down in trip. He has run well at the trackContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Doncaster featuring Cheltenham (22/10/22)”

British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (14/10/22) 1:25pm – Long Distance Cup (Group 2) Six-year-old stayer Trueshan attempts to retain his crown for the second year running with success in this year’s renewal of the Long Distance Cup. He has won both of the last two renewals of the race and is bidding to equal High Line, who couldContinue reading “British Champions Day Preview from Ascot (15/10/22)”

Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring York & Chepstow (08/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (07/10/22) (All prices are correct at the time of publishing) Newmarket 1.50pm – Zetland Stakes (Group 3) Flying Honours was disappointing last time out in a four-runner field in the Royal Lodge Stakes. They finished in a heap at Newmarket and it may be worth forgiving the beaten Godolphin favourite and sticking withContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring York & Chepstow (08/10/22)”

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (01/10/22) The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is one of the most prestigious flat races in the world, run over a mile-and-a-half each October. Many superstars have graced the turf of Longchamp bidding to put their name in lights and write themselves into the history books, but only few succeed.  Since the turnContinue reading “Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Preview (02/10/22)”

Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)

Katie Midwinter (30/09/22) 1:51pm – Rous Stakes (Listed Race) Get Ahead 16/1 (EW – 4 places) – Clive Cox, Pat Dobbs This three-year-old Showcasing filly is a winner over course and distance and put in an excellent performance to gain success at the Glorious Goodwood Festival in July. If able to replicate that form sheContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot (01/10/22)”