Cazoo Derby Festival: Reaction from connections as Oaks contenders get first taste of Epsom May 26, 2021 Three of the main protagonists for next week’s Cazoo Oaks had their first sighting of Epsom Downs racecourse on Monday and here are reactions of their connections ahead of the fillies Classic. SAFFRON BEACH – JANE CHAPPLE-HYAM “She was nice and relaxed. She was on the right lead and you would have to be happy [...]
Cazoo Derby Festival: Roger Varian thinks Third Realm “ticks a lot of the boxes you want” May 26, 2021 Newmarket trainer Roger Varian thinks his Cazoo Derby candidate Third Realm “ticks a lot of the boxes you want” ahead of the premier Classic at Epsom Downs on Saturday 5th June. Varian, who has had only one Derby runner previously, said: “I thought he would run a nice race at Lingfield and run very well but he had [...]
Cazoo Derby Festival: William Haggas hopes Mohaafeth can follow in Shaamit’s footsteps 25 years on May 26, 2021 Trainer William Haggas spoke about his hopes for the Cazoo Derby Festival at Epsom Downs (June 4th-5th), which are headed by leading Cazoo Derby contender Mohaafeth. It is 25 years since the Newmarket-based handler landed The Derby when Shaamit took the honours under Michael Hills. It was Haggas’ first Derby runner and Shaamit was making [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: The Mauritain Magician’s a man on a mission May 25, 2021 JOCKEY Karis Teetan looks a man on a mission at present, taking the final Group 1 of the season, the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup, aboard Panfield at Sha Tin on Sunday and presently can’t stop riding winners. Seven wins from his last 35 rides bares testament to that and, with victories at the [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Daddy could put in Superb performance May 25, 2021 A TYPICAL head-scratching contest for the form students, the Class 4 Westlands Handicap (1:45pm) could prove to be a tough ask. Most of the dozen contenders can be given some sort of chance on their best form, with the likelihood of the draw and speed tempo playing an important part in determining the result. The [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: The ‘Dream Team’ to continue impressive form May 25, 2021 WITH trainer Caspar Fownes back in the limelight following a treble at Sha Tin last Sunday, the three-time champion trainer is sure to take centre-stage once again when racing resumes with a nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday. Fownes, still clinging onto the coat tails of championship leader John Size in the trainers’ title [...]
EP: 58 Curragh, Haydock & Hong Kong May 21, 2021 After a large amount of rain, racing is in doubt in Ireland this weekend, with inspections planned at the Curragh, where both the Irish 1,000 & 2,000 Guineas are due to take place. Owner Nick Bradley is looking to send his exciting filly Fev Rover to Ireland to compete in the 1,000 Guineas on Sunday [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Inside draw key for Spontaneous May 18, 2021 AN INSIDE draw could play an important role in progressive speedster SPONTANEOUS completing a hat-trick in Division Two of the Kam Tin River Handicap (2:45pm). Paul O’Sullivan’s Australian import suffered a leg issue early on in his Hong Kong career and was off the track for nearly a year before making a winning seasonal appearance [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Legend back on competitive mark May 18, 2021 MEMBERS of The Racing Guru Syndicate have had to wait patiently for seven months for their sprinter WHAT A LEGEND to be given a winning chance again. The Happy Valley specialist was a clear-cut winner against similar company back in October, but a six pound penalty put him up into Class 3 races and from [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Moreira can work his magic at Happy Valley May 18, 2021 WITH racing returning to Happy Valley after a two-week break on Wednesday, be brave and bank on Joao Moreira waving his magic wand aboard the frustrating but hugely talented TRANSCENDENT in the Kam Tin River Handicap (3.15pm) over six furlongs. To say the Tony Cruz-trained gelding has had a chequered life in Hong Kong is [...]