Yah better back Mo and Arran to solve Coventry conundrum June 17, 2024 FINDING the winner of the Coventry Stakes (3.05pm) is often a difficult task with so many different promising horses yet to show their full ability. Cowardofthecounty looks to be the most fancied Irish contender in the race, currently the 9/2 favourite with Star Sports. He was impressive in beating the well-touted Whistlejacket on his only [...]
Intinso and Alsakib look golden bets in the Copper Horse June 17, 2024 IF YOU haven’t backed a winner come the Copper Horse Handicap (6.15pm), then it may be best to head to the car park early. That said, trainer Willie Mullins got punters out of trouble in the last 12 months ago with the well-backed Vauban, and he could easily repeat the trick with Belloccio. The six-year-old [...]
Sunlight to shine on Young Achiever at Sha Tin June 14, 2024 SATURDAY’s competitive Hoi Ha Handicap (1.05pm) over seven furlongs, is sure to divide racegoers opinions on whether top-weight Patch Of Theta is capable of confirming last month’s form with runner-up SUNLIGHT POWER. On that occasion, the pair locked horns over the course and distance, with the Francis Lui-trained Patch Of Theta prevailing by a fast-diminishing [...]
Size runner can be Top Scorer on Sha Tin dirt June 14, 2024 RACING in Hong Kong gets underway at Sha Tin tomorrow, with an 11-race programme starting at 9.00am, and includes a couple of contests on the all-weather surface. The spectre of rain and thunderstorms has reared its ugly head once again in the city, with over 100mm of rain falling in parts of the territory on [...]
Caspar Fownes’ Jumbo seems primed to become a Legend June 11, 2024 THERE will be plenty of interest in newcomer Magic Control, who lines up in the Violet Handicap (3.15pm) over five furlongs. This former Australian import landed in Hong Kong with a huge reputation, having won three of his five races, including a Group Three victory at Moonee Valley. There will be high expectation that the [...]
Deeply talented Cruz runner fast Out of the Gate June 11, 2024 RACING in Hong Kong is back at Happy Valley today, with the city track hosting a nine-race programme, featuring The Ewo Challenge Trophy (1.40pm), a handicap over the extended mile. This intriguing Class Two contest sees the return of progressive Danny Shum-trained galloper Moments In Time, last seen at the track when winning over the [...]
British horse racing crowds up in 2024 despite heavier toll of weather April 16, 2024 It comes after Cheltenham Festival attendances fell by 11,000 last month.
Why is the Grand National earlier this year? What has changed at Aintree? April 13, 2024 The famous Grand National will get underway later today at Aintree, but it’s different to editions of recent years. After last year’s event was delayed due to protests, the racecourse chiefs – as well as the Jockey Club – have changed a number of elements at the iconic Liverpool meet. But what has changed? Earlier [...]
‘Am I dreaming?’ asks Dettori after six straight wins April 7, 2024 It comes 28 years after Dettori’s “Magnificent Seven” at Ascot.
Ed Warner: Horse racing has a potent calling card – but needs urgent change March 21, 2024 Our sport business columnist tackles falling crowds at the races.