All eyes were on Sole Power on Saturday, & rightly so after winning impressively last time out after running into some trouble. Hughes had claimed before the race that the extra furlong would present no problem to the Power's seven year old, who is…

Late on Saturday Night, some of you will have caught up with exciting cards the states had to offer in Arlington. Adelaide, was amongst those who travelled the four & a half thousand miles to make their mark on US soil. The home team's main threat came in the form of…

It's been an almost exasperating week of racing, with Goodwood & Galway taking centre stage for Britain & Ireland. I can't refrain from highlighting the marvellously talented Kingman. The Hannon/Hughes camp knew they were up against it, but had their own cards to play in the shape…

The day of the King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes had arrived. Earlier in the week Gosden supplemented Eagle Top for £75,000. Pittance to connections but still note worthy & had me scratching my beard for a moment. Although impressive in the King Edward at Ascot last month, the step up…

Sir Michael Stoute sent his lightly raced 4 year old, Arab Spring to Newmarket during the week. Following an impressive effort landing the Duke of Edinburgh stakes at Ascot last month, a first time attempt in group one company was earned. No one wanted to make the running, but Cavalryman unwillingly obliged, &…

By Ciaran Judge This week we had an exciting renewal of the Coral Eclipse. Comfortable Ascot winner, The Fugue headed the betting. Rightfully so after putting in a convincing shift, beating the likes of Treve & Magician last time out. Kingston Hill, True Story &…

That's Royal Ascot over for another year & it hasn't been without the usual upsets. On day one we saw the classy Kingman come to play, in the feature of the day. Kingman now leads Night Of Thunder 2 from 3, & a solid first of…

Up my neck of the woods there was murmurs of torrential rain, flooding & arks being assembled to weather the storms in Epsom. By mid-day the going had changed to, good, soft in places. Even punters who have only ever…

This week my attention was taken by the Prix Du Jockey Club at Chantilly. British raiders Ayrad & The Grey Gatsby were sent to cause upset for the French. Karakontie was well fancied after winning the French 2000 guineas last month, but not before favourite, Prince Gibraltar. The race got off to a bit of…

This weekend the spotlight shone in Ireland, with the 2000 & 1000 Guineas set to thrill. After being turned over by Night Of Thunder at Newmarket, Kingman lined up in the 2,000 Guineas at Curragh  to place his bid for the group one event. John Gosden walked the course some hours before the race & created speculation as to whether Kingman…