Sun Goddess produced a decisive late run to win the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh, giving Aidan O’Brien another big-race success and reaffirming her crede…
Sun Goddess shines to give O’Brien another Phoenix Stakes success
Archive for month: August, 2026
Samangan stakes claim for Champions Day as Graffard lands Prix Maurice de Gheest
Samangan claimed the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville for Francis-Henri Graffard and could be headed to Ascot for Champions Day if the ground suits.
Rossa Ryan ban reduced on appeal, paving way for York and Deauville rides
An independent panel has reduced Rossa Ryan’s Sandown suspension from 28 to 10 days, a decision that clears him to ride at York’s Ebor meeting and to partner Orth…
Unbeaten Bow Echo retired after training setback
Bow Echo, unbeaten winner of the 2000 Guineas, the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Sussex Stakes, has been retired after a training setback, train…
Preview: Six‑race flat card at Ffos Las features promising juveniles and a hat‑trick bid
Ffos Las stages a six‑race flat card featuring promising juveniles in the Meyer Timber EBF Maiden, a competitive fillies’ maiden with a notable debutante, and a c…
Shergar Cup preview: key runners and team battles at Ascot
A race-by-race look at the key contenders for the Shergar Cup at Ascot, focusing on team implications, course form and leading trainers and jockeys likely to shap…
Consistent Guard an each-way must
Ascot selections Saturday 8th August The Shergar Cup is the centrepiece of today’s racing action. Not a meeting that I am greatly enthused about in truth given unfamiliar jockeys riding horses they don’t usually ride. However that said 10 runner handicaps are definitely of interest to me, so I...
Aeronautic to fly in
Goodwood selections Saturday 1st August The final day at Goodwood and the prevailing fast ground will very much remain for a day where the Stewards Cup will take centre stage. I have two selections for the feature, plus selections from two other races on the card. Goodwood 1.50: Aeronautic...
