Sweet on Sugar to cause huge upset in the Oaks June 4, 2026 AIDAN O’Brien is the modern dominant force in the Oaks with 11 victories to his name since 1998. The master of Ballydoyle relies on three fillies in this year’s renewal, with AMELIA EARHART his leading hope if jockey bookings and the betting is to be believed. She arrives to Epsom off the back of a [...]
Bonnard to finish with a flourish in the Derby June 2, 2026 AIDAN O’Brien’s grip on the world’s most famous Flat race, the Betfred Derby (4.00pm), shows no signs of loosening. The Master of Ballydoyle has won the last three renewals of the Classic with Auguste Rodin, City Of Troy and Lambourn and has 11 Derby wins in total, more than any other trainer. This year, O’Brien [...]
Sweet on Sugar to cause huge 50/1 upset in the Oaks June 2, 2026 CONDITIONS will play a major role on Oaks Day, and with a significant amount of rain forecast it looks the time to back those who will act on softer going. I’m taking a massive swing in the Betfred Oaks (4.00pm) given the likelihood of testing conditions, and that’s with SUGAR ISLAND for the Ballydoyle and [...]
Gethin can be Talk of town in the Brigadier May 27, 2026 THURSDAY’s Brigadier Gerard card from Sandown features the best evening racing on show in the UK. With the feature Group Three Star Sports Brigadier Gerard Stakes set to go off at 7.12pm, it gives those making a dash from the office enough time to see some quality horses strut their stuff in the evening sunshine. [...]
William and Poet set for Epic battle in Henry II Stakes May 27, 2026 ANOTHER of the Group Three races on Sandown’s card is the Star Sports Henry II Stakes (6.12pm), run over two miles. Won last year by Trawlerman, who followed up on his next start in the Ascot Gold Cup, it’s a good pointer towards Thursday’s showpiece event at the Royal Meeting. However, with Trawlerman taking longer [...]
Jakajaro to have day in the Sun at Haydock May 19, 2026 HAYDOCK’s card this weekend is headlined by two Group Two sprint contests, the Sandy Lane Stakes (2.58pm) and the Temple Stakes (3.30pm). With the weather in the north west unsettled and a good bit of rain around, I’m expecting the ground to be no better than good-to-soft come Saturday. Softer conditions should suit the Clive [...]
Take aim at Silver Bowl with Princling and Scholar May 19, 2026 ANOTHER competitive Haydock contest is the William Hill Silver Bowl Handicap (2.20pm), for three-year-olds over a mile. Many of those entered look to have a couple of pounds up their sleeves, so I’m going to take two runners against the field. The first of those is PRINCLING for the William Haggas yard. He was well [...]
York looks ready for a Rousing Encore May 12, 2026 WITH Classic trials aplenty in the last few weeks, York’s three-day Dante Festival will likely provide the final pieces of the puzzle ahead of the Oaks and Derby. The key trials, Wednesday’s Musidora and Thursday’s Dante Stakes, are both contests that are well worth watching but I’m keen to hunt out a few bets amongst [...]
Zeus to become King of Newbury on Lockinge Day May 12, 2026 FOLLOWING three days on the Knavesmire, we’re treated to Group One action from Newbury with the Lockinge Stakes (2.35pm) taking centre stage on Saturday. Earl of Sefton winner Damysus currently heads the ante-post markets, and while there’s no doubting that was an impressive performance, he must step up again if he is to take [...]
Tuco and Hickory will be hard to break at Ascot May 5, 2026 AFTER Bow Echo’s scintillating 2,000 Guineas performance at the weekend, it’s fair to say that the Flat season is more than up and running. George Boughey’s colt was perhaps as impressive a Guineas winner since a certain Frankel 15 years ago, and it has set the tempo for more quality action on the level. Ascot [...]
