Nothing Funny about Regina’s hopes in Princess Margaret July 24, 2026 DIFFERING form lines from Royal Ascot come to the fore in the Group Three Princess Margaret Japan Cup Stakes (1.45pm). Queen Mary sixth, ALTA REGINA, is a filly to be interested in. The Wathnan recruit was seen doing her best work late on when flying home under James McDonald, suggesting that an extra furlong would [...]
Calanda can give Graffard a third King George July 21, 2026 IN BOTH of the last two seasons, Ascot’s mid-summer showpiece, the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.35pm), has been taken back to France. Those renewals have been won by trainer Francis-Henri Graffard with Goliath in 2024 and CALANDAGAN last year. The Chantilly-based handler could field both past winners in this year’s [...]
Chance things Fall right for Sunshine and Commanche July 21, 2026 AWAY from the action at Ascot, York hosts one of its typically competitive Saturday cards, headlined by the Group Two York Stakes (2.35pm). It looks a strong renewal, with this year’s Dante winner Item out to bounce back from his Derby blowout. However, he must find his way past several bonafide Group One elders such [...]
Clyde and Honour look keys to crack Hackwood July 14, 2026 WHILE this Saturday brings a slightly more low-key racing programme than of late, there’s still plenty of competitive action to look forward to. Newbury’s Group Three Hackwood Stakes (3.02pm) is a race that has a good ante-post shape to it, with the market leaders looking vulnerable in my eyes. Marvelman and Kind Of Blue set [...]
Appleby sprinter has Annaf in hand for Stewards’ Cup July 14, 2026 GLORIOUS Goodwood is on the horizon, with the five days of action from West Sussex looking competitive as ever. A handful of the feature races are priced up ante-post, including the Stewards’ Cup cavalry charge over six furlongs. With 84 runners entered at present, it’s not the easiest of contests to assess but there is [...]
O’Brien can complete July Cup Mission July 7, 2026 MASTER trainer Aidan O’Brien is on the brink of yet another record, as a win in Saturday’s July Cup (4.35pm) would make him the leading trainer in the famous sprint. He is currently tied with his forebear at Ballydoyle, the legendary Vincent O’Brien as well as Charles Morton, who trained five July Cup winners between [...]
Bal looks the bet in fiercely competitive Falmouth July 7, 2026 PRIOR to a jam-packed Super Saturday, we also have Group One action from Newmarket’s July Course on Friday, with the Falmouth Stakes (3.35pm) headlining the bill. The mile contest gives us the first opportunity to see how this year’s Classic generation match up with the older fillies at the top level. The English and Irish [...]
Mad about A Boy Named Susie to Eclipse rivals June 30, 2026 THIS Saturday’s Group One Coral Eclipse (3.35pm) from Sandown provides the first chance of the season to see how the three-year-olds measure up against their elders. Aidan O’Brien has won four of the last five renewals of this mile-and-a-quarter contest and currently accounts for four of the eight entries at this stage, while his son’s [...]
Rum can be the Star once again in Sandown’s Charge June 30, 2026 PRIOR to the feature Coral Eclipse, Saturday’s Sandown card kicks off with a Group Three contest over the flying five furlongs, the Coral Charge (1.50pm). The stiff, uphill finish presents a unique task for these sprinters and with quick ground forecast, the action will likely develop over towards the far rail. There could well be [...]
Circus can be a Star attraction in the Plate June 23, 2026 AFTER five days of Royal Ascot last week, you might be forgiven for needing a breather from racing, but as always in this game the next big meeting is here in a flash. This Saturday we look north for Newcastle’s headline Flat meeting of the year, which features the Northumberland Plate (3.15pm). This competitive staying [...]
