Calandagan has Extremely good chance of going back-to-back July 24, 2026 ASCOT’s feature race on Saturday is the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.35pm), where a star-studded field of nine head to post for Britain’s most prestigious all-age Flat race. Last year’s winner, CALANDAGAN, is back to defend his crown. Francis-Henri Graffard’s five-year-old was winning the second of five consecutive Group Ones [...]
Nothing Funny about Regina’s hopes in Princess Margaret July 24, 2026 DIFFERING form lines from Royal Ascot come to the fore in the Group Three Princess Margaret Japan Cup Stakes (1.45pm). Queen Mary sixth, ALTA REGINA, is a filly to be interested in. The Wathnan recruit was seen doing her best work late on when flying home under James McDonald, suggesting that an extra furlong would [...]
Calanda can give Graffard a third King George July 21, 2026 IN BOTH of the last two seasons, Ascot’s mid-summer showpiece, the Group One King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.35pm), has been taken back to France. Those renewals have been won by trainer Francis-Henri Graffard with Goliath in 2024 and CALANDAGAN last year. The Chantilly-based handler could field both past winners in this year’s [...]
Chance things Fall right for Sunshine and Commanche July 21, 2026 AWAY from the action at Ascot, York hosts one of its typically competitive Saturday cards, headlined by the Group Two York Stakes (2.35pm). It looks a strong renewal, with this year’s Dante winner Item out to bounce back from his Derby blowout. However, he must find his way past several bonafide Group One elders such [...]
Clyde and Honour look keys to crack Hackwood July 14, 2026 WHILE this Saturday brings a slightly more low-key racing programme than of late, there’s still plenty of competitive action to look forward to. Newbury’s Group Three Hackwood Stakes (3.02pm) is a race that has a good ante-post shape to it, with the market leaders looking vulnerable in my eyes. Marvelman and Kind Of Blue set [...]
Appleby sprinter has Annaf in hand for Stewards’ Cup July 14, 2026 GLORIOUS Goodwood is on the horizon, with the five days of action from West Sussex looking competitive as ever. A handful of the feature races are priced up ante-post, including the Stewards’ Cup cavalry charge over six furlongs. With 84 runners entered at present, it’s not the easiest of contests to assess but there is [...]
Thunder and Crimson can flash home at season finale July 14, 2026 HAPPY Valley draws the curtain down for the final time on the 2025/26 season in Hong Kong, when the inner-city track hosts another exciting and competitive nine-race card, starting at 11.30am. Racegoers have plenty to look forward to during the night, with live entertainment from international stars singing on stage, an unforgettable fireworks display, prize [...]
No need to be a Genius to plunder Valley Treasure July 14, 2026 THERE is no doubt former top South African handler Brett Crawford has made his mark in Hong Kong since joining the training ranks this season. The 54-year-old, who saddled a host of Group One successes in his home country, recorded his 28th success with PI Legend at Sha Tin last Sunday and can add to [...]
Breeze and Monarch can make chances Count at Sha Tin July 10, 2026 SUNDAY’s Class One Hong Kong Racehorse Owners Association Trophy Handicap (12.35pm) over a mile holds centre stage for Sha Tin’s final meeting of the 2025/26 season. Historically, records show gallopers in the lower half of the handicap have an advantage over top weights. That trend looks likely to continue with several well-rated performers lurking near [...]
Lady the right Choice with Yuen up July 10, 2026 ALL EYES will be on next season’s potential Classic Series contender Gold Patch who returns to the track after a two-month lay-off in the six-furlong Joy and Fun Handicap (1.10pm). This son of Ardrossan has always been highly regarded in the Francis Lui stable, having won two of his four races and been given encouraging [...]