BRITISH yards uncharacteristically drew a blank at Longchamp during Arc weekend, so will they fare better at Santa Anita this weekend at the Breeders’ Cup? With 10 raiders from the UK, six from Ireland and four from France, there is a decent chance that the European contingent will plunder some of the millions of dollars …[Read More]
06
Sep 2013
Saturday selections: I’m soft on Garswood
THIS blog has had a lot of faith in GARSWOOD. So has Richard Fahey, who believes he is among the best, if not THE best, he has ever trained. Tomorrow the strapping son of Dutch Art goes for Group One glory at Haydock in the Betfred Sprint Cup. On the face of it he has …[Read More]
31
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]
26
Jul 2013
Five to follow at Glorious Goodwood
GLORIOUS Goodwood is looming like a shimmering shaft of light. Course officials may not have Frankel to boost numbers this year but they are still confident that more than 100,000 people will visit during the wonderful five days of top-class racing. Here are a few Glorious Goodwood tips to hopefully make it a Glorious betting …[Read More]
04
Jul 2013
Coral Eclipse: Is Mars on another planet?
“A SMALL but select field” is often a euphemism for “disappointing” but the phrase rings deadly true for this weekend’s tantalising Coral Eclipse Stakes at Sandown. The race, sandwiched as it is between the Epsom Derby and the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes, is always so difficult to win, especially for three …[Read More]
