The Sprint Cup at Haydock always looked like a potential basket case for punters. Sheikh Mohammed Obaid pair Inisherin and Elite Status are both classy, …
Category: Horse Racing
Moore Magnificent as Galileo Reaches Milestone
It had been a long time coming, but almost a year to the day since Warm Heart handed the sire extraordinaire a 99th individual Group/Grade …
Stars of Racing Set for York’s Ebor Festival
One of Britain’s best race meetings of the year is about to get going. York’s Ebor Festival could arguably be thought of as more important …
Focus on Jockeys at Ascot as Shergar Cup Returns
After much talk of great horses such as City Of Troy and Notable Speech, along with their lauded owners and trainers, the attention turns to …
How a 50p Each Way Bet Returned £100,000 for Lucky Betfair Punter
The allure of the small-stakes, big-win bet has captivated punters for decades, with the prospect of winning a life-changing sum for a modest outlay acting …
City Of Troy Aimed at York’s Juddmonte International
Aidan O’Brien and Coolmore’s golden colt City Of Troy is now being aimed at York’s Ebor Festival next month. Other targets had been mentioned, but …
Injuries Blighting Horse Racing at Just the Wrong Time
Horse racing has suffered a tough time in Great Britain of late. Intrusive and unnecessary financial checks on bettors have been a subject of much …
Rising Star George Boughey Hits New Heights
The likes of John & Thady Gosden, Richard Hannon, and Sir Michael Stoute represent the established order of the British training game, but in such …
Desert Hero to Lead Royal Team at Ascot
With a Royal procession preceding racing each day and members of the Royal family in the stands, Royal Ascot boasts a level of pageantry unparalleled …
Vanquished at Epsom, Victorious Elsewhere: Bouncing Back from Derby Defeat
There are few races quite like the Epsom Derby. Demanding speed, stamina, class, and balance – the flagship event of the British flat season provides …