Jakajaro to have day in the Sun at Haydock Sport 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 Sport 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 [...]
Cruz has Resources to secure Valley gold Sport RACEGOERS in Hong Kong can look forward to a nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday where there’s several talented and popular gallopers on show. Unfortunately, the present wet weather in the territory shows no sign of abating, with showers forecast during the action and umbrellas are likely to be to the fore again. The [...]
Fownes’ Sigma can get him back in winning groove May 19, 2026 IT IS fair to say the Caspar Fownes stable are in the doldrums at present. With just one win from his last 47 runners, and no success at the last three Happy Valley meetings, you can guarantee Fownes will be scratching his head with frustration. The proclaimed King of the Valley, who was leading the [...]
Episode 87: Haydock, Irish Guineas and Hong Kong, plus special guest Karl Burke May 19, 2026 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview the weekend’s action with domestic action from Haydock, where Karl Burke joined to discuss leading hope on the card Venetian Sun as well as others, alongside the Irish 2000 and 1000 Guineas from the Curragh on Saturday and Sunday and Wally Pyrah joins with his best [...]
Savvy has Brilliant chance under Purton May 15, 2026 RACEGOERS in Hong Kong will be praying the gods of fortune are on their side when they arrive at Sha Tin for an 11-race programme on Sunday. Not only are they faced with a host of head-scratching and competitive handicaps, but they have the added dilemma of what the weather will be like before the [...]
Irish imports in line for Sha Tin Honours on Sunday May 15, 2026 FORMER Aidan O’Brien galloper ABSOLUTE HONOUR is hard to oppose when he seeks a successful follow-up in the Port Shelter Handicap (9.40am) over nine furlongs. The son of Saxon Warrior, who was known as Surpass when winning of two of his three races when trained by O’Brien in Ireland, finally got off the mark when [...]
Episode 86: Roger Teal on Dancing Gemini and Oxted, York Dante Festival and Lockinge Day at Newbury May 12, 2026 Tom Marriott and Bill Esdaile are back to preview the week’s action, with York’s Dante Festival before Lockinge Stakes Day at Newbury on Saturday. Trainer Roger Teal joins to discuss his runner in the race, Dancing Gemini, and the returning Oxted, whilst Wally Pyrah previews Wednesday’s Happy Valley racing. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been [...]
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 [...]