Majestic Jameela has shown consistency this season with only one finish lower than fourth in her last ten starts. Her recent victories, including a 17-length success at Uttoxeter, demonstrate her strong form on various ground types. Her trainer’s recent success and the booking of jockey Harry Cobden further enhance her prospects. With the majority of her racing over three miles […]
The horse wandered all over the place after the last over 3m1f at Hereford on her penultimate start. She had been very enthusiastic in first-time cheekpieces, but not as enthusiastic as her rider who charged for home before the third-last. Under a more patient Rex Dingle next time at Huntingdon, she needed all of the 2m7½f on soft ground (not […]
Golden Ace missed the Top Novices’ Hurdle last Friday but is now set to compete just six days later. The horse’s trainer expressed confidence in her recovery and hopes to end the season on a high note. Following her festival success, the form has been further validated by other horses achieving notable victories. The trainer acknowledged the strength of the […]
The Wood Ditton winner’s prospects for the Derby have come under question since Miller’s Mate’s reign due to incidents such as injury in the 1985 Chester Vase. However, recent Group 1 winners such as Harbinger, Medicean, and Shantou have drawn attention. For those seeking insight, trainer performance in the race could be considered. There are notable high-value acquisitions on display, […]
Are you already a Betfair customer? No problem. The upcoming match pits the treble winners against the champions of Spain. Following the thrilling 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu, Manchester City and Real Madrid are set to face off again at the Etihad on Wednesday night. Manchester City, as the reigning treble winners, are not an ordinary side, having claimed their […]
The betting odds for Dance Sequence changed to 6-1 following her defeat in the 1,000 Guineas race. The filly who beat her, trained by Richard Fahey, is not entered in the first fillies’ Classic. Pretty Crystal, with betting odds of 18-1, won the race, having previously been placed in black-type company. The Sheikh Rashid Dalmook-owned filly won after a neck-and-neck […]
I will recall three of his greatest rides. He had the five-time course winner close behind the pacesetting Carruthers and Denman, jumping soundly. He showed perfect judgment, staying behind Coneygree before making a move three jumps from the end and pulling ahead of the former Gold Cup winner to win by an impressive 15 lengths. Brennan utilized the ten-year-old’s bold […]
The Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday marks the 50th anniversary of Red Rum’s historic National double in 1974. This event occurred when he won at Ayr three weeks after his second success in the Aintree showpiece. Additionally, it coincides with the exact day of the 50th anniversary, April 20. It’s worth noting that no other horse has ever won […]
Kathmandu, bidding to give Brian Meehan a double after Jayarebe’s Feilden Stakes success, looked like causing an even bigger shock after hitting the front in the Dip, but the 40-1 shot couldn’t go with the front two and finished third. Fahey, who was winning the Nell Gwyn for a third time, said: “It was a good, hardy performance and we’re […]
The Lambourn trainer was pleased with the ten-year-old’s performance at Aintree last week, seeing potential for progress as the 2023-24 season concludes. Shishkin’s season had a rocky start with a refusal at Ascot and an unseat during a challenge in the King George. He showed improvement by winning Newbury’s Denman Chase in February, but missed the Cheltenham Gold Cup due […]