Maltese Cross enhanced his staying credentials with a two-length success in the Sky Bet Great Voltigeur at York, giving trainer William Haggas options including t…
Maltese Cross confirms Classic credentials with authoritative Voltigeur victory
Archive for month: August, 2026
Libertango heads York-bound Lowther entry as Boughey targets flatter ground
George Boughey will send Libertango to York for the Sky Bet Lowther Stakes, preferring the Knavesmire’s flat straight after a mixed run at Newmarket. A strong fie…
Ascot form looms large as York’s Ebor Festival attracts top fillies
Kalpana’s decisive King George success at Ascot has put her at the head of the Yorkshire Oaks market as York’s Ebor Festival features a strong programme of fillie…
Item lands shock Juddmonte International for Balding and Keane at York
Item produced a late surge to claim the Juddmonte International at York, thwarting the market favourites and giving Andrew Balding a memorable big-race success. C…
Spirited Gesture and Angel In My Heart set for key clash at Newcastle
Spirited Gesture and Angel In My Heart meet in a well-fancied novice at Newcastle, while Lingfield hosts a strong EBF maiden featuring One Number. Azuinthejungle…
Ebor day two preview: Goodwood form features among York selections
A trio of York contenders carry recent Goodwood relevance into day two of the Ebor Festival. Bullet Point brings race-winning York form, Mia Fantasia looks to hav…
Blue is the colour
York selections Thursday 20th August Onto Day 2 at York and in truth, this looks very much the weakest card of the week for punting purposes. The big stand out though is the mile handicap featuring several old favourites and quite a few unexposed types. I have two selections...
Ombudsman and Constitution River Headline Juddmonte International Line-up
A high-class renewal of the Juddmonte International shapes as Ombudsman locks horns with Constitution River in a mouthwatering York contest. The Gosdens’ proven G…
Beylerbeyi to chase Cesarewitch–Ebor double as Ascot plans fall away
Ian Williams has confirmed Beylerbeyi will head to York for Saturday’s Sky Bet Ebor after missing out on a Shergar Cup spot at Ascot. The six-year-old, recent win…
Lifeplan targets York return after aborted Royal Ascot plan
Lifeplan returns to York for the City of York Stakes after a disrupted spring that saw a planned Royal Ascot engagement abandoned. The Kodi Bear colt, a former Gi…
