As we all know by now, the only individual who knows how Not So Sleepy is going to perform is the horse himself, which is one of the many reasons he has established a cult following. Last year, Not So Sleepy won a handicap on the Flat at Newbury and was also brilliant when taking the rearranged Grade 1 Fighting […]
Strong rule: use English language for your answer The powerful mare conditions on the fast side for last month’s Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle win. She displayed her class by effortlessly taking the lead at the bottom of the hill and then pulling ahead after a gentle nudge from jockey Lorcan Williams. Owner Ian Gosden, a long-time participant in the sport, expressed […]
Connor Brace recently started riding Shelikesthelights at Cheltenham on Thursdays and will also be taking the reins for Young Buster at Ayr on Saturdays. Brennan has played a vital role in O’Brien’s stable, claiming his first win in 2011 and achieving a breakthrough Grade 1 victory with Poetic Rhythm in the 2017 Challow Novices’ Hurdle. Together, they have secured 465 […]
Sunak recently met with Conservative politicians Laurence Robertson, Guy Opperman, and Ben Wallace. Following the meeting, Robertson stated his intention to request a separate meeting with Sunak to discuss protecting horseracing from potential negative impacts of punter checks. A meeting subsequently took place, during which Robertson conveyed the prime minister’s willingness to investigate the details. Emphasizing the potential risks posed […]
O’Meara has received strong support from established owners at Willow Farm. The former Godolphin-owned Noble Truth, winner of the Jersey Stakes in 2022, is among the new additions to the stable, known for its consistency. Last year, the York trainer achieved a century of winners for the 11th consecutive season. Aberama Gold’s victory in the Stewards’ Cup, the second win […]
The Ralph Beckett-trained three-year-old had a successful season last year, winning three times over seven furlongs under Rob Hornby. In its most recent appearance, the horse secured a victory in the Listed Prix Herod at Saint-Cloud in November. Some potential rivals for this horse include Army Ethos, which finished a neck behind River Tiber in the Coventry Stakes at Royal […]
The winner of the Group 2 Vintage Stakes as a juvenile, the son of Phoenix Of Spain, showed great progress when moving up in distance to a mile and pulling away from his competitors in the final furlong. This performance led to his odds being slashed to 20-1 (from 100) by Betfair Sportsbook and Paddy Power for the upcoming 2,000 […]
British racing’s recent incident highlighted the sport’s disregard for its financial supporters. Despite the minimal intention, the industry managed to damage its reputation within a short period. This occurrence emphasized the contemptuous treatment of punters who significantly contribute to the sport’s financial stability.
Many readers emailed back in response, while others have flooded the editor’s inbox with their thoughts. Keith Knight from Devon wrote, “What I bemoan is not the race we watched, but the loss of everything that has made the race legendary, unique and inspiring and the supreme test of the steeplechaser and riders.”
The new Smart View card serves two main purposes. Firstly, it aims to eliminate the barrier to entry that many potential fans of the sport face with a traditional racecard. Secondly, it seeks to incorporate all the information that a serious punter would consider about a race into this simplified presentation. These data objectives have been shaped according to customer […]