Giant Sequoia fought out a tight finish in the Group Two Futurity at the Curragh, holding off stablemate Florida Bay to maintain his position as an early Derby fa…
Giant Sequoia holds off stablemate to win Futurity and remains Derby favourite
Archive for category: Flat Racing
Flat Racing
Emit can pour it on in the Ebor
York selections Saturday 22nd August All too soon we reach the final day of four at York and today should be the best day weather wise of the week. It also looks the most exciting from a punting perspective, highlighted by the big betting race of the week, the...
York and Chester focus: Doyle backs Klassleader and highlights key Ebor Festival contenders
Hollie Doyle highlights Klassleader among the Ebor contenders and outlines key prospects across York and Chester, with stamina, ground and draw set to shape the f…
Panel Preview: How Ascot Form and Summer Trends Feed into the Ebor Picture
A panel discussion connected Royal Ascot form and seasonal trends to the Sky Bet Ebor at York, highlighting Willie Mullins’ entries, the significance of pace and…
Let’s Build on this week’s winnings
York selections Friday 21st August Friday at York is highlighted by the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes with many of the fastest horses in training taking each other on – but on a slower than ideal surface for some. I have one selection for the big race, but also have...
Sir Kevin Sinfield visits York ahead of final ‘7 in 7’ MND challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield visited York during the Ebor Festival as he finalises preparations for his seventh and final series of seven consecutive ultra marathons in sup…
Maltese Cross confirms Classic credentials with authoritative Voltigeur victory
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…
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…
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…
