The return of a horse named Royale Pagaille for the Winter Million meeting is uncertain due to a frozen track. The horse, trained by Venetia Williams, won the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase in 2022 but has not raced since suffering an injury during the King George VI Chase at Kempton later that year. Royale Pagaille is one of six horses […]
Will unbeaten English Rose extend Godolphin’s domination of the Cape Verdi? Seven of the last 11 winners of the Cape Verdi have gone on to win the Godolphin. Godolphin has had a strong presence in the Cape Verdi, winning 10 of the last 13 runnings, with four of the last five wins going to Charlie Appleby. English Rose’s form at […]
In an interview with the Racing Post last week, Martin Cruddace criticized those in the racing industry who are pushing for greater transparency regarding racecourses’ media rights income. He labeled them as “economically illiterate” and expressed his reluctance to engage with individuals who are unwilling to consider different viewpoints. Cruddace’s comments highlight the ongoing debate surrounding media rights in racing […]
Dessie’s heart, Sprinter’s engine . . . Who else is in the mix as I build my perfect steeplechaser? Cheering myself up on Thursday after the news broke, I found myself watching some of the great runnings of the race and it proved a pretty decent way to spend an evening. Ever since Desert Orchid won a memorable first running […]
If Editeur Du Gite had won the original Clarence House Chase at Ascot seven days earlier, he would have earned £98,473. There was a field of six at Cheltenham, whereas only three had been due to take part at Ascot, yet connections got 47.5 per cent less than the initial pot. It was daylight robbery. The same situation with prize-money […]
“I didn’t change a lot from Gordon’s, very little in fact, and it’s done me proud so far,” said Murphy. “I still speak to him roughly once a week and he’d always ring me after I’ve had a good winner. The biggest thing I learned from Gordon was a winning mentality but there’s a lot more to Gordon Elliott than […]
Lingfield is unique in its own way. It is known for its challenging galloping track, unlike Kempton which is more forgiving. One distinctive feature of Lingfield is its run-in, which is just a little over a furlong and a half. Moving on to Wolverhampton, there are some interesting tips and previews for the ITV3 action. Maddy Playle offers four tips […]
A Triumph dark horse? Peking Opera, a horse previously trained by Aidan O’Brien, has shown promise in his Flat racing career, winning two of his seven starts, including at the Listed level. He even finished fourth in the Irish Derby. With a peak rating of 105, he is considered to be a strong contender for the JCB Triumph Hurdle. However, […]
They have come from Ireland, France, and Germany, from the point-to-point field and the Flat. The abundance of new names makes this season’s Paul Nicholls stable tour visit one of the most informative since the Kauto Star era. Proven experience combined with rich, raw potential should, with any luck, make a lethal combination as the season unfolds. In the stable […]
The six-year-old was making his first start for new trainer Alan Jones, after previously racing for Chris Honour at Worcester in July. Currently, there is an ongoing investigation by the BHA, and the jockey who rode him that day, Dylan Kitts, is still suspended from riding. In his latest race, the horse named Hillsin finished last out of six finishers. […]