Racing

The Clarence House takes centre-stage this weekend where Un de Scaux and Defi Du Seuil renew rival and I think the veteran can shown his younger rival a clean pair of heels to land the spoils. Also at Ascot I think Bold Plan can continue his progression by landing the…

There has been an incredible amount of rain in Dubai over the last seven days. The final couple of races last Thursday were run on good to soft ground. The track drains quickly but the unsettled weather has continued in recent days and there may well be some moisture left…

Another busy day of action on Saturday with seven races being aired on ITV from Kempton and Warwick. Frodon can give Top Notch a scare in the Silviniaco Conti Chase and Debestyman can come out on top in the ultra-competitive Lanzarote Hurdle. Looking at Warwick, the progressive Mossy Fen can…

Benbatl is the star attraction on carnival week two. His demolition job in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket confirmed that he is one of the very best turf horses in the world. He is unopposable in the G2 Singspiel Stakes but odds of 2/5 are fairly prohibitive. There is plenty…

We are all starting to get out of the blur that is Christmas and there is no better way to end the festive period than with another Grade 1 in the shape of the Tolworth at Sandown where Hang In There can continue the good run of the Emma Lavelle…

Just the one runner over the weekend which is nice after the busy Christmas period with Pinch Of Ginger heading to Newcastle on Saturday where he bids to follow up quickly after winning at Catterick. Pinch Of GingerTrack: Newcastle – 12:25Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh I wasn’t going to run him but…

The Dubai Carnival 2020 has eventually landed. We will be treated to a fascinating six race card under the bright lights of the Meydan grandstand. Many stars of the racing world will be competing  but Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby has chosen to keep his powder relatively dry on week one.…

Drafted: It is slightly concerning that Drafted missed his intended comeback in the Listed Garhoud sprint on December 5th, but the overall wellbeing of Doug Watson’s string lends hope that the grey can improve on what he achieved last season. The son of Field Commission established himself as the best…

The 2018/19 UAE season was somewhat of a breakout campaign for Connor Beasley. His power packed driving finishes became a common sight at many of the biggest Meydan fixtures. This was his first season as number one rider for up-and-coming trainer Ahmad Bin Harmash, 32 winners was the final total…

New Years Day is always an exciting one, particularly at Cheltenham this year where some top novices do battle in the Dipper with Champ being the standout horse in the field. I like the chances of Mister Whitaker in the Paddy Power as he loves Prestbury Park, while Ashington can…