IT’S Derby Day. There’s the Irish Derby, the Greyhound Derby and the big one… the Pitmen’s Derby at Newcastle. The Northumberland Plate has been run on turf since 1833 but today is the last one on grass. The controversial move to dig up Gosforth Park and create a northern all-weather track has divided opinion with …[Read More]
CHANTILLY’S French Derby card offers great quality today… and makes up for a dearth of quality on these shores. No British runner in the Prix Du Jockey Club although Aidan O’Brien sends over three from Ballydoyle. Andre Fabre’s New Bay, second in the French 2,000 Guineas, should take all the beating. Meanwhile, the Daily Double …[Read More]
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