I feel the season is starting to really get underway and the horses are looking a lot better, a lot of them coming into their coats now having had a little sun on their backs, Richard Fahey is worth noting with his two year olds and i feel David Barron, Kevin Ryan and Tim Easterby’s youngsters are worth looking out for in the north as their horses are looking particularly well. My most recent list and notes below: CRYSTAL HOPE – A very strong 3 year old filly trained by Michael Stoute who won a novice at Sandown over 1m 2f at 14-1, I loved her in the paddock she is a really well built filly who should go on to win more races CALIBURN – A lovely strong 3 year old colt trained by […]
Aidan O’Brien’s Ten Sovereigns is the new 5/2 favourite for the 2000 Guineas with BetVictor following the news over the weekend that antepost market leader Too Darn Hot would miss the race through injury and be aimed at the Irish equivalent. Unbeaten Ten Sovereigns is the fastest horse in the race but is unproven beyond 6f and I have always considered him a Commonwealth Cup horse (6f) for which he is priced at 4/1 at BetVictor. There is a good card at Yarmouth this afternoon and I am looking forward to the lightly-raced reappearance of Hamlul (3.05) who didn’t appear to stay 12f when a beaten favourite here when last seen in September. Sir Michael Stoute has made a decent start to the season and this son of Frankel is taken to land what should […]
The Irish Grand National is today’s feature race at Fairyhouse and 30 go to post for this valuable and prestigious prize. Willie Mullins has never saddled the winner of his home National but throws seven darts at the board this afternoon although that is five fewer than Gordon Elliot who won his first Irish National just 12 months ago. Since 2000 only one horse has carried more than 11st to victory – Our Duke in 2017 – and market leader Any Second Now (7/1) who carries 11st today is a must for the shortlist having carried 11st 11lbs to victory in the Kim Muir at the Cheltenham Festival last time for Ted Walsh. Marginal preference, however, is for Joseph O’Brien’s Shady Operator (5.00) who is 20/1 with BetVictor who are paying 6 places on the […]
A mix of flat and jump racing this Easter Saturday and we begin our preview at Musselburgh where in the opener I hope to see Port Swtan (1.30) back up his recent C&D win from just a 3lbs higher mark. The selection was drawn in stall 2 on that occasion – his first start for Garry Moss – and he has been fortunate enough to draw stall one this afternoon. That course win was also his first run since being gelded and he gets the each way vote at 9/2 with BetVictor. I’m going to take a chance on Ulster (3.35) in the feature Queen’s Cup even though the selection is having his first start on turf. Archie Watson’s grey is one of a number of potential front-runners in the field, but if Hollie Doyle […]
Roger Varian’s Qabala is the new favourite for the 1000 Guineas after maintaining her unbeaten record in the Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket on Tuesday. The filly is 4/1 (from 33s) with BetVictor after her impressive success, although I’m not convinced it was a vintage renewal of the classic trial and third home Angel’s Hideaway compromised her chances when rearing at the stalls and losing valuable ground. I think the winner will come from across the Irish Sea. The final day of the Craven meeting this afternoon and the feature race is the Group 3 Earl Of Sefton Stakes over nine furlongs. Elarqam (4.10) began last season finishing fourth in the 2000 Guineas but his form tailed off and he was a beaten favourite in his three subsequent starts. He has had his wind tweaked […]
Top Horse Races for May 2019 and Where to Watch Them The grand horse racing festival is here. It is time to put everything aside and enjoy summer in style. More than any other sports, horse racing is one of the most loved games in the UK that forces thousands of individuals to flock to the racetrack. If you are among the sport’s lovers, then you must be looking forward to it and looking for chances to watch the live event. Among the big races is the Chester Racecourse which attracts thousands of fans and participants from all over the world. Among the events at the Chester Racecourse is the Boodles May Festival which opens the racing season of this iconic course. The Boodles may festival is set to take place early next month, and […]
Charlie Appleby saddled the brilliant winner of the Craven Stakes – today’s Newmarket feature – courtesy of Masar 12 months ago and that colt went on to finish third in the 2000 Guineas before going on to Epsom Derby glory. Masar has not been seen on the track since his classic success although connections remain hopeful he will race as a four-year-old and is quoted at 10/1 with BetVictor for the Arc at Longchamp in October. Appleby saddles the once-raced Zakouski (2/1 favourite at BetVictor) as he bids to win the premier Guineas Trial back-to-back later today. The colt created a very favourable impression when beating the penalised Headman – who was drawn in the car park – at Kempton on debut and has been very well backed for the Guineas in recent weeks (7/1 […]