Ashes 2015 betting: Back Ian Bell to stave off last orders and raise another glass to Steven Smith July 28, 2015 The question for England supporters is whether Ian Bell’s loss of form is temporary or if we’re now staring disconsolately into the dregs of his career. Read more: Ian Bell – Only big runs will save me from Ashes axe For a man described by David English this week as the most technically-gifted batsman in the [...]
Sussex Stakes set for another Solow show in Gleneagles absence July 28, 2015 BILL ESDAILE PREVIEWS TODAY’S RACING AT GLORIOUS GOODWOOD THERE was a huge sense of disappointment at Monday’s declaration stage when Gleneagles’ name failed to appear among the final list of eight confirmed runners for this afternoon’s Qatar Sussex Stakes (3.10pm). Aidan O’Brien’s star three-year-old colt, winner of the English and Irish 2000 Guineas as well [...]
Frankie set to fly over downs on King of Rooks July 28, 2015 There was something deeply unsatisfactory about KING OF ROOKS’s defeat in the Norfolk Stakes last month and I’ve got a feeling that Richard Hannon’s colt can get back to winning ways in this afternoon’s Fairmont Molecomb Stakes (3.45pm). The son of Acclamation lined up at Royal Ascot on the back of a devastatingly impressive win [...]
Johnston’s Star can repeat win in Glorious opener July 27, 2015 Having won three of the last six renewals of the Skybet First Race Special Stakes (2.00pm) at Glorious Goodwood, in-form trainer Mark Johnston is the obvious starting point in pursuit of a winner in the opener. He’s having a fantastic season, with over 100 winners so far, and that doesn’t usually dry up over the [...]
Godolphin to mount Strong Challenge in Vintage Stakes July 27, 2015 Glorious Goodwood has been deprived of the Superlative Stakes rematch between Richard Fahey’s Birchwood and Aidan O’Brien’s Air Vice Marshal in this afternoon’s Qatar Vintage Stakes (2.35pm) as the latter was ruled out yesterday. However, a decent field of eight are still set to go to post for the Group Two where Fahey’s son [...]
Market leaders could be troubled by conditions in the Lennox Stakes July 27, 2015 Even though a field of nine are set to contest today’s Group Two Lennox Stakes (3.10pm) at Goodwood, the betting suggests that only two stand a chance of winning. Last year’s runner-up Toormore is the 7/4 favourite, with Dutch Connection just behind at 5/2, and he is expected to go close again after a solid [...]
Dunlop’s dreams of success for Oasis Fantasy can come true July 27, 2015 Racing fans have their favourite trainer and jockey combinations at all courses and Goodwood is no exception. So if the Ed Dunlop-trained and Richard Hughes-ridden OASIS FANTASY gets his nose in front in the Summer Stakes (3.45pm) this afternoon it is bound to be greeted by a cheer or two. Critics suggested Hughes [...]
Eagle to come out on top in the battle for second place July 23, 2015 GOLDEN Horn bids to become only the fourth horse to win tomorrow’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes (3.50pm) at Ascot, having already won the Investec Derby and Coral Eclipse in the same season. John Gosden’s unbeaten son of Cape Cross is a best-priced 1/2 with Betway to join the likes of Nashwan (1989), [...]
A French Prince will be crowned on the Knavesmire July 23, 2015 THE trip is the most important factor in tomorrow’s £100,000 York Stakes (2.55pm), with current market leader Custom Cut having never run over 10 furlongs. Top Notch Tonto, Bragging and Tullius are all also unproven in the staying department, while distance winner Kelinni is sure to be outclassed in what will be his first Group [...]
Together Forever looks over-priced in the Irish Oaks July 16, 2015 Bill Esdaile previews the best of the weekend’s UK and Irish racing FOLLOWING the English and French Oaks, the three-year-old fillies will now do battle in tomorrow’s Irish version at the Curragh (5.50pm). Taking into account the form from both Epsom and France, TOGETHER FOREVER looks a great each-way bet at 12/1 with Betway. Having [...]