Lor’s progressive galloper can prove too strong for his Peers June 7, 2022 PROMISING New Zealand-bred galloper EXCELLENT PEERS finally came good with a convincing victory over the course and distance a fortnight ago, and it would be folly to oppose the four-year-old backing that up in division two of the Dandelion Handicap (2.45pm) over six furlongs. This son of New Zealand Classic-winning sire Jimmy Choux, never looked in danger [...]
Soft ground holds no fears for Hall’s Posh June 7, 2022 SPECTATORS attending the nine-race programme at Happy Valley in Hong Kong today will definitely need their raincoats and brollies. With heavy rain forecast for the majority of the week, plus the likelihood of thunderstorms and lightning circling the city, it would be brave to arrive at the track in a T-shirt and shorts! This forecast [...]
Crown set to give Stoute a Derby Guard of honour June 3, 2022 IT HAS been 12 years since Sir Michael Stoute won Saturday’s Cazoo Derby (4.30pm) at Epsom, but in DESERT CROWN he looks to have a horse more than capable of giving him a sixth victory in the world’s most famous horse race. Since bolting up in a Nottingham maiden in November last year, there has been plenty [...]
Sprint King to Star if rain stays away June 3, 2022 MICK Appleby isn’t the only trainer who’s had a 12-month plan to win the ‘Dash’ (3:45pm), but this really has been KING OF STARS’ main target for some time. I’ve been lucky enough to own him since 2020 and have enjoyed some great days out, including five wins so far, but I haven’t been much happier [...]
Mr Big can Stuff his rivals in Epsom opener June 3, 2022 DERBY Day gets underway with the fiercely competitive looking three-year-old Cazoo handicap (2.00pm) with at least half a dozen contenders looking extremely well-treated. Top of my shortlist has to be the Richard Spencer-trained MR BIG STUFF, who looked a shade unlucky in last month’s London Gold Cup at Newbury. The son of Iffraaj has been raised [...]
All about red, white and blue in Princess Elizabeth June 3, 2022 YOU MIGHT think we’re watching the quarter-finals of Wimbledon when the commentator mentions Bashkirova and POTAPOVA at Epsom, but in fact they’re two of the leading principle for the Group 3 Princess Elizabeth Stakes (2.35pm). Both are owned by Cheveley Park Stud and with both holding solid claims, it’s unsurprising both are vying for favouritism. Bashkirova did [...]
EP: 135 Hong Kong – Sha Tin Racecourse June 3, 2022 Following on from our special Cazoo Oaks and Cazoo Derby podcasts, in this episode we cast are regular eye over the best of Sunday’s Sha Tin racecard in the company of Wally Pyrah. Hosted by Chris Barnett. The Punter ‘The Punter’ has been City AM’s dedicated sports betting section for over a decade with a primary [...]
EP: 134 Cazoo Derby Day – Epsom June 2, 2022 The Cazoo Derby is the long-awaited feature race at Epsom racecourse on Saturday featuring the Group 1 race for 3 year old colts over the traditional mile and a half course. Saturday also features the thrilling 5-furlong Dash Handicap and the Group 3 Cazoo Diomed Stakes. Epsom based trainer Adam West has two runners in [...]
Emily can overcome June test and Up John to four Oaks wins June 2, 2022 THERE aren’t too many boxes left unticked by this year’s overwhelming Cazoo Oaks (4.30pm) favourite EMILY UPJOHN. She has the strongest form heading into the race, is sired by a Derby winner and has Frankie Dettori in the saddle. The way she demolished fields by wide margins at Sandown and York couldn’t have been more impressive, [...]
EP: 133 Cazoo Oaks Day – Epsom June 1, 2022 Day 1 of the Cazoo Derby Festival takes place on Friday at Epsom racecourse featuring the Group 1 Cazoo Oaks over the historical mile and a half course for fillies, plus the Group 1 Coronation Cup, run over the same distance. Holly Doyle has a live chance in this year’s Oaks. She spoke to the [...]