Tom Marquand anticipates Desert Hero ‘ascending the ladder’ as royal contender readies for Sandown comeback

The William Haggas-trained four-year-old provided King Charles and Queen Camilla with their first winner at the royal meeting with a narrow victory in the King George V Stakes. He was bred by the late Queen Elizabeth II. After landing the Gordon Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, Desert Hero has not been seen since finishing third in the St Leger at Doncaster […]

Successful British Tour Continues for Patrick Mullins on Daddy Long Legs in Racing Post

Joe Donnelly’s five-year-old contributed over £4,000 to his father’s British trainers’ title bid. Patrick Mullins, the jockey, commented on the successful race, stating that he did not fall off or take a wrong turn – therefore completing the job. Mullins also noted that the horse had struggled on heavy ground in its last two runs, suggesting that it may excel […]

Christian Williams seeks Kitty’s Light’s latest fairytale after challenging season

Williams and his family experienced a surge of public backing leading up to the Grand National. This was due to the widespread coverage of their six-year-old daughter Betsy’s battle against leukemia, which resonated with a large audience. Kitty’s Light, ridden by Jack Tudor, performed admirably, leading the pack over the final stretch and finishing in fifth place. With odds of […]

Roger Varian aims to win the Prince of Wales’s Stakes with an unexposed horse over a mile and a half.

Varian had an exceptional last term in Britain, as he broke through the £4 million mark for prize-money earned for the first time. This achievement placed him in a career-high fourth place in the Flat trainers’ championship. His success at Royal Ascot and his Group 1 wins for Eldar Eldarov, Al Husn, and King Of Steel made it a memorable […]

Paul Kealy’s Five Ante-Post Selections for Sandown on Saturday

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Sandown’s Stellar Friday Card: Confirmed Runners and Riders as Derby Hope Arabian Crown Makes Return

The William Haggas-trained four-year-old is generally 12-1 for the Betfred-sponsored Classic at Epsom in June, but his odds are as short as 8-1 with William Hill. He will be making his return for trainer Charlie Appleby under regular rider William Buick in the 1m2f Group 3. He is the red-hot favorite for this race. This will be his first start […]

Ben Curtis secures profitable debut Kentucky Derby ride after successful start in the US.

Curtis has been based in Britain for the past ten years but recently relocated to ride at Fair Grounds racecourse in New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter. He finished in fourth place in the track’s winter meet jockeys championship after partnering with 43 winners. Curtis expressed his excitement about this opportunity and mentioned that he didn’t expect to be riding […]

Gordon Elliott anticipates Teahupoo to be a strong contender at Punchestown as he aims for a powerful finish to the season.

Elliott reached a notable landmark at Tramore on Monday when Touch Me Not provided him with a 200th winner in Ireland this season, a feat he has achieved only once before. The last time it happened was during the 2017-2018 season when Elliott ended with 210 winners, only two shy of Willie Mullins. He needs 11 more between now and […]

Confidence in The Real Whacker for Oaksey Chase with Sandown conditions set to suit

The eight-year-old, an 11-2 chance for the £80,000 contest, was pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last month. His trainer believes that testing ground was the sole reason for his exit before the second-last fence. Forecasting quicker conditions at the Esher venue this weekend, he expects an improved performance from last year’s Brown Advisory hero. “I couldn’t be happier […]

The Unique Legacy of Olivier Peslier in Modern Racing

A natural rider, Peslier relies on his intuition and feeling to navigate the racecourse. His riding style is characterized by its grace and elegance, but many trainers caution against emulating his relaxed body language in the saddle. Despite the ever-changing trends in French and international racing that often favor a different type of jockey, Peslier has successfully adapted to these […]