This week should be relatively smooth sailing, except for any potential damage caused by 90mph gusts to your local track. The Clarence House Chase, originally scheduled to take place at Ascot on Saturday, was cancelled along with the rest of the card. It is now set to be held this weekend at Cheltenham on Trials day. Interestingly, this marks the […]
The fields for the biggest races are already beginning to take shape. With this in mind, we asked a number of leading racing figures, from broadcasters to owners, as well as our own tipsters, to provide their best ante-post selections. The division is still waiting for a horse to really nail down their claim as a bombproof favourite. I can […]
The recent weather has disrupted the British fixture list, resulting in the cancellation of several Premier meetings. These developments have affected what was anticipated to be a significant shake-up in the racing calendar. The concept for Premier racing was initially centered on Flat racing rather than jump racing. It is rooted in the work of a group of influential figures […]
The eight-year-old horse had not secured a victory since winning over the same course and distance on New Year’s Eve in 2021. This ended a 22-race drought for the horse, who denied the 9-4 favorite, Sassy Redhead. The win also marked the first success for Epsom-based handler Pattinson since June. The horse had been drawn in unfavorable starting positions and […]
Noche Negra, a rare Spanish-bred over jumps, carries the same Terry Spraggett silks as his illustrious sibling. He is seen as more of a staying prospect than the 2021 Champion Chase runner-up. Dobb emphasized their strategy during the race, stating that he aimed to fill up Noche Negra before making a late lunge, as the horse doesn’t perform as well […]
Equinox, the four-year-old racehorse, was recognized as the top-rated horse at 135 pounds, surpassing Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact and Prince of Wales’s and Juddmonte International hero Mostahdaf at a ceremony in London. The Japan Cup was also honored as the world’s best race for the first time during the event. The jockey commented that while Equinox […]
Hexham Racecourse found itself in a predicament reminiscent of Donald Trump’s inaccess to social media platform X, leading to a ban and eventual reinstatement. The ban on the racecourse’s X account disrupted operations, with Hexham manager Robert Whitelock expressing the difficulties in reaching out to X representatives for reinstatement. Faced with obstacles in contacting X, the racecourse found support from […]
Alan Morcombe, who was 71 at the time of his passing, was a highly respected figure in the horseracing industry. Former Horsemen’s Group chairman Paul Dixon fondly recalled Morcombe as a “brilliant negotiator” who had a talent for making things happen. Morcombe joined the forerunner of the Thoroughbred Group in 2010, following successful stints as chief executive at technology provider […]
Willie Mullins has a total of 29 entries for the Baring Bingham. On the other hand, Henderson has approached his entries with a more focused strategy. Within his entries, Jango Baie, also in the Baring Bingham, and Jingko Blue, entered in both the Baring Bingham and Albert Bartlett, stand as Henderson’s potential runners with multiple options for engagement.
I’ve got my Eurostar tickets all sorted out, although I must say that I’ve made the journey from London St Pancras to Gare du Nord more times than I can count, and it’s never been an enjoyable experience. Nevertheless, the 2024 Route des Etalons adventure is off to a good start as this leg of the trip went quite smoothly.