By Katie Midwinter THE NATIONAL STUD The National Stud in Newmarket was founded in 1916, inspired by William Hall Walker’s proposition designed to ensure the future of the Thoroughbred in Britain, and became a great success with the production of quality foals. Many famous names have been based at The National Stud, with early successContinue reading “A Visit to The National Stud”
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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”
York Ebor Festival – Friday (19/08/22)
The Ebor Festival’s third day is almost upon us. There has been plenty of exciting action on track in the first two days on the Knavesmire, with Baaeed putting in a spectacular performance on Wednesday’s feature race, and sensational mare Alpinasta claiming the win in Thursday’s Yorkshire Oaks. Stradivarius is the star on show onContinue reading “York Ebor Festival – Friday (19/08/22)”
Glorious Goodwood Day One (26/07/22)
With Glorious Goodwood upon us, and Galway Races already begun, there is plenty to look forward to this week following what was an exciting Saturday of racing, with Pyledriver taking the main event in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. After a ferocious pace was set by three-year-old Irish Derby-winner WestoverContinue reading “Glorious Goodwood Day One (26/07/22)”
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)”
Preview: QIPCO British Champions Day (16/10/21)
Here we preview what promises to be a fantastic day of action at Ascot, with so many stars on show. We provide an insight to a number of runners from each race, and also give our selections and each-way fancies. (All prices are correct at time of writing) Trueshan v Stradivarius (III) (Long Distance CupContinue reading “Preview: QIPCO British Champions Day (16/10/21)”
Saturday’s Selections featuring Longchamp, Ascot, Newmarket & other tracks (02/10/21)
On the eve of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, we bring our insight and best bets from Paris Longchamp, as well as from Ascot, Newmarket, Redcar, Chester, Gowran Park and Churchill Downs. A fantastic weekend’s racing is promised internationally, as of course the action on Arc weekend kicks off and Paris welcomes stars includingContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections featuring Longchamp, Ascot, Newmarket & other tracks (02/10/21)”
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