This weekend all eyes were on Nicky Henderson's stable star, Sprinter Sacre. After spending 386 days on the sideline, we were graced by the Black aeroplane's presence in the Clarence House Chase at Ascot. Signs of the old Sprinter Sacre were apparent, floating over fences & I think it's…
The last Saturday before Christmas & the betting would suggest Christmas dinner was on Zarkandar, who was backed off the board to take the JLT long walk. Zarkandar was last seen running out an impressive 5 length victory at Auteuil, beating a good horse in Gemix on home soil. Reve de Sivola was also beaten into 7th in that race, but looked…
Blaklion obliged up the Cheltenham hill on his second attempt, after being beaten into second by Parlour Games last time out. The Nigel Twiston-Davies trained five year old proved himself a force to be reckoned with, asserting respect with the…
On Saturday Newbury's Hennesy Gold Cup was the feature of the day. A wide open contest, you could make cases for half the field. Mullins' Djakadam headed the market. Age knocked the confidence in the favourite, with punters looking for a more experienced chaser, the market suggested. Houblon Des Obeaux made a bold bid to pick up the prize for Venetia Williams & Aidan Coleman.…
The jumps season has landed & is in full swing with racing at Cheltenham & Punchestown this weekend. Hurricane Fly lined up against current champion hurdler Jezki in a thrilling race for the Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown. Jezki was backed off the board prior to the race with confidence the six year old could display champion hurdle form. Hurricane Fly made…
This weekend attention was turned to California where Santa Anita held the Breeders Cup meeting. Trying to figure out those races can be tough with the variety of surfaces. Guessing whether a horse will take to the dirt or not, if there's no previous form, isn't the easiest. That being said it's all very exciting seeing trainers…
The clocks change, night sets in quicker & Horses jump over obstacles. Winter is well on its way, welcomed with open arms. Ruby Walsh is back after suffering injuries last March that seen him sit out the remainder of the…
Last weekend I travelled to Longchamp for a weekend of first class racing. To anyone considering attending the meeting next year, don't give it a second thought. Getting to the racecourse couldn't be easier with free buses running from Porte…
Richard Hannon's speedy two year old Tiggy Wiggy was sent to Newmarket where she faced Anthem Alexander for the third time. Anthem Alexander only managing success on one occasion, The Queen Mary at Royal Ascot. It was hard to see past Hannon's mare, the only questions surrounding her likelihood of success…
With an exciting weekend of St Ledger action across the UK & Ireland, it spells the beginning of the end for the flat season. Leading Light was a hot favourite In Ireland, coming off the back of impressive success in the St Ledger trial &…
