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Can O’Brien bounce back with Paddington in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood?
August Rodin’s inexplicable flop in the King George Vi and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday might just be playing on some punter’s minds.
John Gosden expecting a good performance from Laurel in the Lockinge.
Today’s Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes is an open renewal to say the least. Paul Blake looks ahead to the 3.35 at Newbury today.
Paul Blake looks ahead to the Unibet Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle
Gary Moore will hope Authorised Speed can follow up his convincing win last time out with victory in today’s Tolworth Novices’ Hurdle at Sandown.
Paul Blake looks ahead to the big races at the Boxing Day meeting at Kempton Park
Monday’s Boxing Day meeting at Kempton Park is set to be a memorable one. In the Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1), last year’s winner, Champ, attempts to go back-to-back. Punters will be all…
Stage set for a classic Tingle Creek renewal
Today’s meeting at Sandown will witness the 43rd running of The Tingle Creek Chase, since it was renamed in 1979. Paul Blake looks ahead to today’s encounter. Formerly, the Benson and Hedges Gold…
An incredible week for Paul Nicholls as he sails past the half century of winners for the season
Despite a soggy end to the week at Sandown on Sunday, two winners before the meeting was abandoned after three races, saw Paul Nicholls accrue thirteen winners in just seven days. The twelve…
Jump season opener at Sandown abandoned after just three races amid safety concerns
Today’s card at Sandown has been abandoned after an inspection determined that there were issues with access for vetinary and medical vehicles in some parts of the course. Despite passing an inspection earlier…
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes may be more open than some might believe
The odds on Inspiral to win the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Sponsored by Qipco) at Ascot (3.20) on Saturday may be as short as Evens today but this is far from a one horse…
William Haggas bids to become the first trainer to win back-to-back Rockingham Stakes at York today
With two geldings in the race today, William Haggas is going all-out to be the first back-to-back winning trainer of the Listed Rockingham Stakes, in the 2.05 at York today. The Rockingham Stakes…
Al Nafir wins the Old Rowley Cup handicap at Newmarket
The Old Rowley Cup was a real slog in the swirling wind and the outcome could have been anyone’s guess. First and second place went to Charlie Appleby and Godolphin. Pat Dobbs will…
Oisin James Orr times his run on Midnight Mile to perfection to win the Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket
Midnight Mile came from the back of the field to pip Lose Yourself by a head on the line in the 2.25 on the Rowley Mile. The fillies race proved at least as…
A bumper weekend of great juvenile action kicks off with victory for Rumstar in the Cornwallis Stakes at Newmarket
It’s a great weekend of action for the juvenile division, the feature of which will be Saturday’s Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket. The action got underway at Newmarket with success for trainer Johnathan…
Laurel continues her improvement in Group 1 company at Newmarket
On the back of two novice wins over a mile, the John and Thady Gosden trained 3-year-old filly, Laurel, made an impressive step forward in finishing runner-up to Fonteyn in Grade 1 company…
Two Hertfordshire race fans take their love of racing to the next level
Dean and I have gone back and forth on Twitter for a couple of weeks. I’ve liked a few of his Twitter posts about the Hasmonean Racing syndicate and followed one of his…
Brighton Races Rock!
My first visit to Brighton Racecourse for an afternoon race meeting is delightful and further proof that you don’t need a card full of Group 1 and Listed Races to put on a…
Andaleep scores hat-trick victory, despite being hit hard in the ratings.
Andaleep (IRE) has been given a +10 lb increase in the ratings following back to back Class 5 wins at Windsor (7th August) and Beverley (10th August).
Three-year-old Vega Sicilia catches the eye in Novice Stakes at Kempton Park
15/8 favourite, Forest Demon, came from the back of the field to win by a neck in The Nursery Handicap Stakes, over 7 furlongs at Kempton today. The 2-year-old Irish raider has raced…
Eve Johnson Houghton lands The BetVictor Hungerford Stakes with Jumby
Eve Johnson Houghton claimed the 3.35 Hungerford Stakes at Newbury today with her four-year-old colt, Jumby. Despite placing in the Wokingham at Ascot and the Bunbury Cup at Newmarket, Jumby was sent off…
Forest Demon makes light work of the field in 5.05 at Kempton Park
15/8 favourite, Forest Demon, came from the back of the field to win by a neck in The Nursery Handicap Stakes, over 7 furlongs at Kempton today. The 2-year-old Irish raider has raced…
No mercy for Cobra Kai after four and three quarter length Ayr victory
Cobra Kai has been issued with a +10 lb increase in the ratings following his easy victory at Ayr on Thursday. Keith Dalgleish’s smart 2019 gelding made all over the seven furlong trip.
Miss Attitude clouted with eight pound rating increase after convincing Sandown victory
Mick Channon’s 2-year-old maiden winner, Miss Attitude, was given a penalty of +8 pounds after a surprise win last Thursday at Sandown in The British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 4). Romping…
Get Ahead slapped with 100 rating after Class 3, Goodwood victory
Get Ahead has been issued with a penalty of +9 in the official ratings (OR) after cruising to victory in the five furlong, World Pool Handicap (Class 3) for 3-year-olds at Goodwood.
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