Limato to light up York Festival

IT seems five minutes ago that virtual silence reigned across York racecourse after Arabian Queen lowered the colours of Derby winner Golden Horn in the 2015 Juddmonte International. The fairy-tale success of Mecca’s Angel and the immense training performance by Joseph Tuite to prepare Litigant for Ebor glory were other highlights of last year’s terrific …[Read More]

York Ebor meeting: Five to follow

ORDINARILY, the York Ebor meeting is one of the best Flat meetings of the year. But this year the probable presence of the Epsom Derby and Oaks winners is poised to give it added lustre. Australia and Taghrooda are both promising to be exceptional Classic winners and their participation in the Juddmonte International and Yorkshire …[Read More]

Bated to leave them breathless

I HAVE been waiting with Bated Breath for Roger Charlton’s star sprinter to get his head in front in a Group One contest. But today could finally be the day for Bated Breath. Conditions should be ok, despite the rain yesterday and this morning, and he should get the decent ground he likes in the …[Read More]