THERE might be no Frankel this year but the build-up to Champions Day is simmering nicely. Despite the weather causing a glut of withdrawals, there will still be an emphasis on quality. although you should be targeting horses who will handle soft ground. MAAREK will love the mud and has a great chance of following …[Read More]
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Oct 2013
Mudlark Maarek can reign on Champions Day
Jason Heavey | No comments | Tags: Ascot races, Champions Day, Cirrus Des Aigles, Dawn Approach, Farhh, Hillstar, Maarek, Talent
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Oct 2013
Cirrus Des Aigles can regain Champion Stakes crown
by JACK MILNER Champions Day at Ascot will be without the star of its last two meetings and despite there being no Frankel, the superstar that chased him home last year can take back his Champions Stakes crown. French raider CIRRUS DES AIGLES beat a stellar field two years ago in what looks the strongest …[Read More]
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Jul 2013
Glorious Goodwood Day 2: You Saucy Minx
THE so-called Duel on the Downs dominates day two of Glorious Goodwood, even though Declaration of War may well stick his oar in and upset the big two, Dawn Approach and Toronado. But one filly really takes my eye today, the titillatingly-named SAUCY MINX. This is a progressive animal who has improved with each race. …[Read More]
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Jul 2013
Glorious Goodwood: the Sky’s the limit
by JACK MILNER Glorious Goodwood gives us a week of racing akin to the quality of Royal Ascot but without the pomp and ceremony: a beautiful combination for yours truly. There are group races for all ages over all distances with the highlight undoubtedly being the Group One Sussex Stakes on Wednesday. Although there is …[Read More]
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May 2013
Is Dawn Approach unbeatable in Epsom Derby?
THERE are shades of last year in Saturday’s Investec Derby at Epsom. Camelot, on the back of an unbeaten run, brushed aside the opposition with barely concealed contempt in 2012. This year DAWN APPROACH will arrive at the Surrey track never having been toppled on the racecourse. Not only that, but nothing has come close …[Read More]
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May 2013
Epsom Derby hope Libertarian deserves more respect
THE knockers have been out in force since LIBERTARIAN caused a 33/1 surprise in the Dante on Thursday. This is a race that is normally carved up by the big Newmarket stables. But not this time. Libertarian was the first northern-trained winner of the Group 2 race for a very long time. He was also …[Read More]
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May 2013
Garswood the value in 2,000 Guineas showdown
RICHARD Fahey says he has never had a horse like GARSWOOD. That is some compliment when you consider some of the equine artillery the Malton maestro has unleashed down the years, including Group One winners Wootton Bassett and Mayson. The strapping son of Dutch Art has made rapid strides since his juvenile days and his …[Read More]
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Mar 2013
A new dawn at the Curragh?
ON THIS day last year Dawn Approach made a winning debut in the Tally Ho Stud EBF Maiden at the Curragh. I doubt we’ll see another potential superstar in today’s renewal but the new Flat season always brings a frisson of excitement and expectation that another special horse might be about to be unleashed. Dawn …[Read More]
