The “cathedral” in West Berkshire is not an actual cathedral, as obtaining planning permission for such a structure would be challenging. Instead, it resembles a large indoor school. Inside, the atmosphere mirrors that of a cathedral. Some young individuals move through the stalls, while others calmly prepare for their regular canters, without any sense of urgency.
The race was won by a strong contender, who had decided to join in only after the closing stages had begun. It was his first win, with many more expected in the future. The atmosphere at Sandown was not filled with soul-searching and introspection as might be expected, but rather a celebratory one, similar to a rare Grade 1 prize […]
The nine-year-old put up a strong performance on his first start over 3m6½f and scored at 11-1, making up for a disappointing run last week when he was pulled up at Cheltenham. Trainer Daly expressed his frustration about Bretney’s previous run, stating that it was a “shocker” and the horse “never went a yard.” However, the horse jumped well and […]
Thunder Roll won the 12-runner event due to a tactical race. The four-year-old was perfectly positioned by jockey McMonagle and secured a half-length win over the second-place horse, Sumiha. Trainer O’Brien praised Thunder Roll’s performance and hopes for further progress this season, especially with softer ground conditions. Another horse, the son of Frankel, also secured a victory with a strong […]
Aidan O’Brien, known for his six Derby wins and Nijinsky’s British Triple Crown victory, initially made his mark in the National Hunt domain. He achieved notable success in this realm, securing three consecutive Cheltenham Gold Cups with Cottage Rake from 1948 to 1950. Additionally, his horse Hatton’s Grace secured three Champion Hurdles in a row between 1949 and 1951. While […]
Cromwell, who had a 23 per cent strike-rate over jumps in Britain this season, saddled three winners from eight Flat runners in Britain in 2023 and Earls made it 1-1 for this year. The Martin Sheridan-owned seven-year-old arrived on the back of a nose second at the Curragh this month and stayed on best to score by a length and […]
Greatrex, the son of jumps trainer Warren, enjoyed success as a jockey in Britain, riding 216 winners and securing the Balmoral Handicap victory on Musaddas in 2015. Despite this, he retired from racing at the young age of 23. However, he recently made a successful comeback by winning a race on a John Jenkins-trained sprinter, marking his return to the […]
The grey daughter of Night Of Thunder, who was an impressive winner of her maiden race in the mud on the Rowley Mile last November, was seen floating up the Cambridge Road Polytrack under the guidance of the trainer’s wife Jennie during a training session on Saturday morning. If the ground is not wet enough, Simcock plans to run the […]
The early stages of the Flat turf season have begun, and attention is shifting towards some of the sport’s significant prizes. Questions are arising about what might catch the eye at Royal Ascot and which contenders could perform well at a big price in the Derby. Racing Post has consolidated the best offers all in one place. Look out for […]
The 25-year-old jockey claimed the championship title with a double win on Friday evening, securing top honors at a ceremony before the Saturday races. He was warmly welcomed into the paddock by a guard of honor and his closest supporters, including his trainer Nicholls, who praised the jockey’s journey from a young age and expressed confidence in his skills and […]