Katie Midwinter (30/05/24) OAKS PREVIEW 4:30pm – The Oaks (Group 1) Untried over further than a mile, Ylang Ylang attempts to improve on her Classic fifth in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket, where she made late headway, finishing strongly approaching the line. She should improve for a step up in trip, but whether or notContinue reading “The Oaks: Preview & Epsom Selections (31/05/24)”
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A Visit to The National Stud
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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Newmarket July Festival Preview 2023
Katie Midwinter (12/07/23) THURSDAY 1:50pm – Bahrain Trophy Stakes (Group 3) A high-quality field of well-bred colts and promising staying types line up in this Group Three contest. Galileo colt Tower Of London, brother to St Leger winner Capri, has plenty of stamina in his pedigree and has already proven himself over staying trips, winningContinue reading “Newmarket July Festival Preview 2023”
Saturday’s Selections from Haydock & Beverley (10/06/23)
Katie Midwinter (08/06/23) HAYDOCK 1:15pm – Achilles Stakes (Listed Race) Frankie Dettori is set to ride Charles Hills’ current market leader Equilateral in Saturday’s opener on the card at Haydock. The horse and jockey partnership have the benefit of being drawn in the highest stall of all, which could give them a perfect passage toContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock & Beverley (10/06/23)”
The Oaks: Epsom Preview (2023)
Katie Midwinter (31/05/23) THE OAKS Savethelastdance put in an exceptional performance to win the Cheshire Oaks in perfect preparation for Classic success at Epsom. The well-bred daughter of Galileo is out of Grade Two winning mare Daddys Lil Darling, and with plenty of class in her pedigree she could turn out to be a specialContinue reading “The Oaks: Epsom Preview (2023)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newbury featuring Warwick (11/02/23)
Katie Midwinter (10/02/23) After the excitement of a wonderful Dublin Racing Festival last weekend, this Saturday’s action doesn’t quite reach the heights and quality in comparison with Leopardstown, however there is plenty of Graded action across the cards and there may be some more Cheltenham Festival clues on offer. Jonbon takes on three rivals inContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newbury featuring Warwick (11/02/23)”
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