Festivals
Cheltenham selections Friday 13th March All too quickly we have reached the final day of the Cheltenham Festival and that means Gold Cup day. I have a selection for the big race, but have also looked at each of the first three races on the card, all over hurdles....
Doncaster selections Saturday 13th September We have the final Classic of the season to look forward to at Doncaster this afternoon with a fascinating Leger in prospect. However the entire card on Town Moor looks interesting, especially the Portland where trainer Jim Goldie has a strong hand. I have...
Doncaster selections Friday 12th September The Leger meeting at Doncaster steps up a gear for Day 2 with the Doncaster Cup, always one of the best staying races in the calendar the feature. We have a warm favourite bidding to follow up last year’s win, but I am opposing...
York selections Saturday 23rd August The fourth and final – and surely best day on the Knavesmire with an absolutely cracking card to enjoy, highlighted by a vintage renewal of the Ebor with any number of quality horses that can be given a chance. Due to its openness, I...
York selections Friday 22nd August Day three at York and the big highlight is the Nunthorpe over the flying five with a huge field assembled given the lack of a superstar sprinter this season. My two fancies are Irish fillies who should appreciate the flat track and fast ground....
York selections Thursday 21st August Day two at York and there are plenty of focus on the distaffers with a host of races dedicated to fillies and mares. I have selections from two races included the listed Galtres Stakes where the King and Queen have the two favourites –...
York selections Wednesday 20th August Four great days at York kick off with the feature race of the meeting, the International Stakes which looks up to the usual standard with three genuine Group 1 performers battling it out. I have selections for three races. York 1.50: Bergerac & Azure...
Goodwood selections Friday 1st August Day Four at Goodwood taking place on ground changed dramatically by yesterdays storms. The racing today includes contests at the opposite ends of the spectrum, a handicap over one of the longest distances of the entire year in the racing calendar, and a 5f...
Goodwood & Galway selections Thursday 31st July I am going in early for just the one race, the opening contest at Goodwood on Thursday. Meanwhile at Galway it is time for the big hurdle race of the week and having once again saddled the winner of the Plate, Gordon...
Goodwood & Galway selections Wednesday 30th July The centrepiece races of the entire Goodwood and Galway festivals take place on Wednesday, with the Galway Plate looking well up to standard. I have two big selections for the featured chase. Whilst the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood also looks a cracker,...
