Jockey James McDonald tipped for stardom after winning Glorious Goodwood’s Qatar Lennox Stakes on Dutch Connection July 26, 2016 Trainer Charlie Hills has tipped jockey James McDonald for a golden future after he rode 9/4 favourite Dutch Connection to victory in the Qatar Lennox Stakes on day one of Glorious Goodwood. The Australia-based New Zealander, 22, ensured four-year-old Dutch Connection was well placed before instigating a successful late challenge to beat second-favourite Home of [...]
Goodwood betting: Isomer looks a vintage bet for in-form Balding team July 25, 2016 Aidan O’Brien’s War Decree is weighted to reverse the form with Newmarket conqueror Boynton in Tuesday's Group Two Qatar Vintage Stakes (2.35pm) – and the likelihood is he will. The Irish trainer is bidding to win the race for the second time in three runnings, however I won’t be racing to take the skinny prices available [...]
Goodwood betting: Markaz set to upset big two in Lennox Stakes July 25, 2016 Experiencing the Qatar Goodwood Festival for the first time is infectious, and even more so if you come away with a good winner. On Tuesday, first-season trainer Owen Burrows makes his debut at the five-day festival and I fancy his MARKAZ to get things off to a flyer in the Lennox Stakes (3.10pm). The four-year-old [...]
Horse racing betting: Sea Of Heaven set to leave rivals toiling in his wake July 21, 2016 Trainer Sir Mark Prescott has been among the winners of late and I’m confident he can grab another with SEA OF HEAVEN in Friday's John Guest Brown Jack Stakes (2.55pm) at Ascot. The four-year-old ran a cracker at Newbury last week, finishing second behind the highly progressive Sweet Selection who was rattling off a hat-trick. [...]
Horse racing betting: Desire can give punters wings in the King George July 21, 2016 Dual winners of the Qipco-sponsored King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (4.30pm) are a real rarity – and sadly we won't be witnessing another at Ascot on Saturday. That's because last year’s winner and this year's favourite, Postponed, was ruled out of his defence bid on Wednesday due to a respiratory infection. He was [...]
Horse racing betting: Mokarris all set to bounce back after Royal Ascot flop July 14, 2016 Every now and then a horse comes along that leaves a lasting impression on its racecourse debut. Simon Crisford’s MOKARRIS did just that on his first start at Haydock back in May when bolting up having travelled powerfully through the race. He was then somewhat thrown in the deep end at Royal Ascot when taking [...]
Horse racing betting: The Tin Man has enough heart for Newbury battle July 14, 2016 Just over a decade ago there were plenty of complaints about the poor quality of British sprinters. Choisir’s historic double in the 2003 King’s Stand and Diamond Jubilee set the ball rolling for the Australians to come over here and plunder our top speedster contests. Things have changed in recent times, though, with the introduction of the Commonwealth [...]
Betting: Maria can be Amazing for backers in Falmouth Stakes July 7, 2016 Friday's Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket (4.15pm) is a one-horse race according to the bookmakers, with French raider Usherette currently as short as 4/7. Andre Fabre’s filly has won four of her five career starts to date including last time out in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes at Royal Ascot. This daughter of Sharmadal is clearly [...]
Betting: Candy’s Limato to taste sweet July Cup success July 7, 2016 Seeing Henry Candy land his first Royal Ascot winner for 37 years last month brought a smile to the face of many. The Wantage handler lifted the Diamond Jubilee Stakes thanks to a battling effort from his Twilight Son and on Saturday he asks the son of Kyllachy to double up in the July Cup [...]
Horse racing betting: Mehmas to bounce back to winning ways in July Stakes July 6, 2016 Over the last few weeks the weather has made life difficult when it comes to making selections. There’s no excuse at Newmarket on Friday, though, as the forecast for the three-day July Festival looks fair. Richard Hannon’s MEHMAS was an excellent second behind Caravaggio in the Coventry Stakes last month and will appreciate the better [...]