Saturday selections: Balzaccio set to strike

THE phrase “upwardly mobile” is bandied about willy-nilly (another oft-used phrase) these days. But if it fits anybody, then it fits Fergal O’Brien. He is enjoying an excellent campaign and, despite a quieter past few weeks, his yard has already surpassed last season’s tally of winners. The likes of Down Ace and Alvarado have done …[Read More]

Saturday horse racing tips

SATURDAY is a tasty appetizer to Sunday’s main course at Longchamp. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe line-up is a stellar cast of cosmopolitan equine talent and it promises to be a classic. But first things first, and Saturday’s racing is ultra-competitive and rich in variety. There are four Group Twos at Longchamp, solid cards …[Read More]