You can say Hello to the winners’ enclosure after Oak Tree Stakes July 26, 2022 THERE is an intriguing clash of the generations when the three-year-old fillies meet their elders in the Whispering Angel Oak Tree Stakes (2.25pm). The three-year-old Heredia has to bounce back from her disappointing show at Sandown, while her elder Soft Whisper has to navigate her way from a horror draw in stall 16. I’m keen [...]
Alcohol Free to be the perfect Baaeed chaser in Sussex July 26, 2022 UNBEATEN superstar BAAEED should stretch his winning streak to nine victories in the Qatar Sussex Stakes (3.35pm), although sadly he is a best-priced 2/11 with the bookmakers to do so. This Group One contest is the highlight of Goodwood’s summer festival and has been won by some of the truly great horses, including Frankel, down [...]
Kyprios to prove he’s the star stayer in Goodwood Cup July 25, 2022 ALTHOUGH the Qatar Goodwood Festival takes place over the next five days, many will argue that the race of the meeting comes during today’s opening salvo. The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup (3.35pm) might only feature nine runners, but they are a seriously talented group headed by the Ascot Gold Cup winner KYPRIOS. Aidan O’Brien has always [...]
Caradoc can Rock Goodwood in Glorious opener July 25, 2022 THERE wouldn’t be a more fitting winner of the opening race of Glorious Goodwood than the Queen’s Just Fine in her Platinum Jubilee year. The four-year-old is 11/2 favourite with Star Sports to land the Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap (1.50pm) after an eye-catching run at York earlier this month. Supporters of Her Majesty’s runner will [...]
Put faith in Sacred to give Haggas a first Lennox Stakes victory July 25, 2022 THERE aren’t many races in Britain that trainer William Haggas hasn’t won, but today’s World Pool Lennox Stakes (3.00pm) is one of them. I have a feeling that might be about to change though as I’m keen on his filly SACRED at 2/1 with Star Sports. The four-year-old has always been highly touted, and she’s already gone [...]
It could be Destiny for Lord Riddiford to win again July 25, 2022 SPRINT races at Goodwood are virtually all downhill making this one of the fastest five furlongs in the calendar. It’s unsurprising then that a proven ability to handle the track is an important factor, and several in this race, the Nicholson Gin Handicap (4:10pm), have shown form here in the past. Celsius is a course [...]
Mishriff can upset Westover in Ascot generation battle July 22, 2022 ONLY six runners have been declared for Saturday’s King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes (3.35pm), but what the field lacks in quantity, it more than makes up for in quality. The fact the sextet have won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, Juddmonte International, Saudi Cup, Coronation Cup and the Irish Derby, as [...]
Track specialist Chiefofchiefs to Star in international July 22, 2022 FULL-FIELD handicaps down Ascot’s straight course are never easy to unpick and the International Stakes (3.00pm) is another classic example. Near the head of the market is Charlie Hills’ Dark Shift, who boasts a very strong Ascot record having won four of his six starts at the Berkshire track, including the Royal Hunt Cup most [...]
Resurgent Rohaan to prove Wokingham win was no fluke July 14, 2022 ALL EYES will again be on Frankie Dettori this Saturday as he renews his partnership with Emily Upjohn in the Juddmonte Irish Oaks (3.45pm) at the Curragh tomorrow afternoon. The pair were painfully unlucky not to win the English equivalent at Epsom when stumbling leaving the stalls and narrowly missing out in a head bob [...]
Make sure you don’t Miss The Cut June 16, 2022 AUSTRALIAN raider Home Affairs will be hard to beat in the Platinum Jubilee Stakes (4.20pm) tomorrow if anywhere near the form of his stablemate Nature Strip, who won Tuesday’s King’s Stand. Vibes are strong but he’s no bigger than 2/1 with Star Sports and must fend off 26 rivals. The big betting race of the afternoon [...]
