Katie Midwinter (23/05/24) HAYDOCK 1:15pm – Silver Bowl Handicap (Heritage Handicap) Volterra is up to a mark of 91, 9lbs higher for a recent Newmarket success. His form reads well but the ground is a concern on pedigree and the yard has been quiet in recent weeks. The son of Farhh fetched 400,000gns as aContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Haydock, the Curragh, Goodwood & York (25/05/24)”
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Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring York & the Curragh (23/09/23)
Katie Midwinter (21/09/23) AYR 1:50pm – Doonside Cup Stakes (Listed Race) Market leader My Prospero is 9lbs clear of the field on ratings, sporting first-time cheekpieces in the hands of Cieren Fallon. Trainer William Haggas had a 38% strike rate at the Scottish track last season, and the Somerville Lodge residents must be respected whenContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ayr & Newbury featuring York & the Curragh (23/09/23)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)
Katie Midwinter (27/07/23) ASCOT 3:00pm – International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) Biggles sets the standard following an impressive Bunbury Cup victory at Newmarket recently. Up 5lbs for his handicap success, the progressive gelding now runs off a career-high mark of 105. Ryan Moore retains the ride aboard the Ralph Beckett-trained six-year-old who may still be aheadContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot, York & Newmarket (29/07/23)”
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)”
York Ebor Festival – Thursday (18/08/22)
1:50pm – Lowther Stakes (Group 2) Dramatised is strong at the head of the market as she is set to put her unbeaten record on the line in this Group Two contest for two-year-old fillies. She won her maiden at Newmarket in fine fashion before impressing at Royal Ascot, comfortably beating twenty rivals to gainContinue reading “York Ebor Festival – Thursday (18/08/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & York (23/07/22)
There is plenty of action to look forward to this Saturday, with seven meetings held across the UK and Ireland. The King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot is the main event, with a small but select field of six heading to post. Next week Glorious Goodwood returns, as well as the GalwayContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Ascot & York (23/07/22)”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring Ascot & York (09/07/22)
THE CONDITIONAL returns after a short hiatus following the action-packed five days of Royal Ascot in mid-June. We’re back with a feature ahead of Saturday’s meetings, with selections from across the cards. The Newmarket July meeting is in full swing, and having already enjoyed two days of excitement, the third day promises plenty more, withContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket featuring Ascot & York (09/07/22)”
York Dante Festival Day 2
1:50 – Class 2 Handicap There are two runners who have caught the eye in this contest with the first selection a consistent horse who has been in good form this season, and the second selection a riskier pick who, if at his best, should definitely be contesting. Fine Wine 11/1 (EW) – Scott Dixon,Continue reading “York Dante Festival Day 2”
York Dante Festival Day 1
1:50 – Class 2 Handicap Global Storm 15/2 – Charlie Appleby, Harry Davies (7) Gaassee looks to be well-fancied on his seasonal debut for trainer William Haggas who is currently recording a 37% strike-rate with his runners in the past two weeks. The Sea The Stars four-year-old colt only made his racecourse debut in September,Continue reading “York Dante Festival Day 1”
Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket & York, featuring Chepstow, Chantilly & races from North America (09/10/21)
Looking ahead to the day’s racing, we feature a detailed preview on selected races from Newmarket and York. We also turn our attention to the jumping at Chepstow, and take a look at some British-based horses looking to win in France. Aidan O’Brien runs three over in the USA this evening, whilst Charlie Appleby alsoContinue reading “Saturday’s Selections from Newmarket & York, featuring Chepstow, Chantilly & races from North America (09/10/21)”
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