The unnamed racehorse was one of four horses released from Annabel Neasham’s stables late in the evening. While three of them stayed close to home, the fourth strayed farther afield and was found waiting to board a train. An unknown person had broken into Neasham’s premises to release the horses, which included three registered racehorses and a stable pony. Racing […]
Gordon Elliott’s ten-year-old horse was a 50-1 shot for the Grand National on Saturday but is now likely to compete in Friday’s Grade 1 chase, which will include the top three finishers from this year’s Ryanair. Both mares have maintained an unbeaten record this season after three starts each. Golden Ace won the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle, while Dysart Enos was […]
The overnight conditions have remained steady on the National course, with it being heavy and soft in places due to 9.2 millimeters of rain on Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Mildmay course is described as soft, heavy in places. Varma mentioned at 9am on Wednesday that there is an expectation of more rain, potentially continuing until lunchtime. Additionally, there may be […]
Boughey is optimistic that the gap left by the departure of a trained horse can be filled by Believing, who came in third in the Sprint Cup, and Chic Colombine, who is targeting the French 1,000 Guineas. Both horses show promise and potential to step up and contribute to the team. Boughey’s hope lies in the capabilities of these two […]
Isle Of Jura achieved a remarkable feat by winning three Al Khalifa Cup races in Bahrain during the winter, significantly increasing his rating from 97 to 112. This success also resulted in substantial earnings for owners Victorious Racing, and there is optimism from the trainer about the horse’s potential for future achievements. The trainer expresses confidence in Isle Of Jura’s […]
The Ballydoyle team has an exciting addition this season in the form of unbeaten Dewhurst winner City Of Troy. With odds of 4-6 for the 2,000 Guineas and 15-8 for the Derby, there is significant anticipation surrounding this horse. City Of Troy is expected to be the sole runner for O’Brien in the Guineas, a situation that has not occurred […]
In each of the last three seasons, the trainer has achieved 100 winners in Britain, easily surpassing this milestone in the last two seasons. In 2023, he earned a record amount of prize money, almost three times as much as he did in the days when Laurens, a six-time Group 1 winner, was racing. During the last season, the trainer […]
The man who partnered Noble Yeats to victory that day on what was his final ride as Britain’s most decorated amateur rider this century said, “It’s horses for courses and he’s a horse who likes the course.” This statement reflects his recognition of the importance of matching specific horses with suitable courses for their success. The man’s choice of words […]
The legendary racehorse Facteur Cheval achieved impressive results at Group 1 level, finishing in the top four on four occasions. Notably, he delivered strong performances during his trips to Britain, coming in second behind Paddington in the Sussex Stakes and then finishing as the runner-up to Big Rock in QEII on British Champions Day. His achievements reflect his exceptional talent […]
I’m not afraid of high-weighted horses in a challenging Grand National.
At the start of the week, there were no readings available for Aintree, unlike meetings at other locations such as Leicester and Sedgefield. This absence of readings has led the author to suspect that the course executive may be intentionally withholding information about the ground conditions to prevent top horses from avoiding the event. Similar issues were observed at Cheltenham, […]