Author: keith
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French Selections Friday 12th
R1 VINCENNES [L-H] C1 – PRIX TOLOSA – 2100m (a1m1/4) – Class D – Harness – EUR € 59,000 C1 – PRIX DES CIGALES – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 3 – Flat – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX CORTEIRA – 1200m (a6f) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR €…
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French Selections Thursday 11th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE L’ATHENEE – 2000m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 2 – Flat – EUR € 24,700 C1 – PRIX DU CONSERVATOIRE D’AMIENS – 2400m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Mounted – EUR € 20,000 C1 – QATAR COUPE DE FRANCE DES CHEVAUX ARABES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF –…
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French Selections Wednesday 10th
R1 CAEN [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE BUAIS – 2450m (a1m1/2) – Class E – Mounted – EUR € 29,000 C1 – PRIX DE AINAY-LE-CHATEAU – 2150m (a1m1/4) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 8,000 C1 – PRIX SUBOTICA – 2100m (a1m1/4) – TURF – Class 3 – Flat – EUR…
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CENTRUM TO TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT SALISBURY
Fine FormAll eyes will be onCentrum SL – 4.18when he makes his debut for John and Thady Gosden on an afternoon which could feature some exciting prospects at Salisbury.A half-brother to dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes and Oaks winner Enable, the three-year-old is bred to stay and…
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Horse Racing Tips: Nap of the Day
THAT’S RANDOM – 17:28 Salisbury (NAP)Some interesting novice/maiden events on the Salisbury card but the best bet might come in the three-year-old handicap over six furlongs. THAT’S RANDOM represents a shrewd yard in Harry Charlton and the well-bred son of Bated Breath is a half-brother to the same trainer’s 109-rated sprinter Completely Random. He’s had…
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Rahiebb to fly the flag for Varian at Royal Ascot
Rahiebb is all set for the Gold Cup when he will head up Roger Varian’s team at Royal Ascot.The four-year-old pushed Scandinavia all the way in the St Leger last season and proved he is going to be a major force in the Cup races when winning at York on his reappearance.“We’ve been watching Rahiebb…
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Splash can bounce Back in Stradroke Handicap
It is 36 years since Grahame Begg tasted success at the highest level in Queensland and with the field now set for the state’s signature race on Saturday, he is hopeful that Splash Back can break that long drought.You have to go way back to Eye Of The Sky’s victory in the Doomben Cup (2000m)…
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Weather to determine which Q to join
Not often is a trainer spoilt with two suitable wintertime staying options on a Saturday but it will be rain that determines where Matthew Smith sends Portland this weekend.The last start Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) winner has nominations for both the Group 2 The Q22 (2200m) at Eagle Farm and the Listed Queen Elizabeth…
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LIGHT OF DAWN SHOULDSHINE AT CARLISLE
Fine FormWathnan have made an impressive start to the summer with their two-year-olds andLight Of Dawn CL – 2.45can book her Royal Ascot ticket in the British Stallion Studs EBF Novice Stakes at Carlisle.The daughter of Showcasing was a E625,000 buy at the Arqana May Breeze-Up sales and is a half-sister to Listed-winning sprinters Miaharris…
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Norfolk aim for paceyWhere Love Lives
Royal Ascot is calling for Where Love Lives after his National Stakes success at Sandown.Kevin Ryan’s star two-year-old showed plenty of heart to come out on top during a fascinating contest in Esher to seal Listed honours by half a length on only his second career start.That followed a winning debut at Thirsk, a performance…