The new code, which states that financial documents should not be required before net deposits of £25,000 per annum, represents a positive step in the right direction. This change does not roll back affordability checks, nor does it undo the damage already caused, but it does leave a number of questions unanswered. It is important to note that not long […]
The market could not split the winner and Monty’s Star, trained by Henry de Bromhead, who both went off as 5-2 joint favorites in a big test. The latter triumphed by three-quarters of a length under Mark Walsh, with Brendan Mangan expressing his delight at the win and praising the breeding prowess of the McManus family. Mangan spoke highly of […]
It’s disappointing that Captain Guinness did not get the credit he deserves for winning the Queen Mother Champion Chase last month. Criticism overshadowed his performance, with constant focus on who wasn’t there and who didn’t finish. As a result, he went off at 6-1 for the William Hill Champion Chase, and nearly proved everyone wrong with a close finish. His […]
Frequently, his performances have been exceptional, particularly during that sequence, and his emphatic victory over the challenge of Bravemansgame at Cheltenham last March was truly definitive. The anticipated encore at Punchestown was expected to be a celebratory moment, marking the rise of jump racing’s exciting new talent. However, it did not turn out as expected.
The best jumps horse in training has an official rating of 180 and has only been beaten twice over fences. Both defeats were at Punchestown – in a race last year and on his reappearance in the John Durkan Chase. There were excuses for those losses. His surprise defeat in the previous year’s race was after a monumental effort to […]
JJ Slevin made a late surge to overtake Rachael Blackmore and win the race by a neck, with Dinoblue finishing third. The race lacked star contenders but made up for it with an exciting finish, as all three frontrunners had a chance at the last jump. The Cheltenham winner seemed poised for victory before the final two fences but ultimately […]
Webber, 65, will be sending out his final runners in Britain next month from his base in Cropredy, Oxfordshire. He has lived in Cropredy for most of his life and saddled his first runner in 1995. He plans to potentially have a runner in France in June. The decision to sell Cropredy Lawn farm was influenced by the passing of […]
When it comes to American events, the energy is typically higher, and this holds true for big US race meetings. While US racetracks may not offer the same uniqueness as British and Irish racecourses, the broadcasts enhance the experience. They employ new camera angles, drones, and various techniques to immerse the viewer in the heart of the action. In contrast […]
The legendary jockey Frankie Dettori is set to ride in the Kentucky Derby, making only his second appearance in the race. His previous ride was in 2000, where he finished sixth aboard China Visit, and he has been in fine form since delaying his retirement for a stint in the US. Dettori recently produced a major Grade 1 upset at […]
The white paper contains several proposals, and while the direction of some of them is unclear, clarity is expected soon. However, one area that the white paper did not address adequately is gambling advertising. This has been a subject of much debate and is likely to be revisited in the near future.