Author: keith
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French Selections Sunday 26th
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DE BARBEVILLE – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Gr3 – Flat – EUR € 73,200 C1 – PRIX J.M. AUTIN – 2825m (a2m) – Class G Amateur Drivers – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C4 – GRAND PRIX DE LA VILLE DU TOUQUET – 2600m (a1m1/2) – Class A…
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FIELD OF GOLD SET TOSHINE AT SANDOWN
Fine FormField Of Gold SN – 3.00can get his campaign off to a winning start in a fascinating renewal of the bet365 Mile at Sandown.The Kingman colt enjoyed a fantastic first half to his three-year-old campaign last season, winning the Craven Stakes, the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot,…
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Teal keen to roll the dice as Dancing Gemini returns in red hot Sandown clash
Roger Teal is under no illusions about the task facing Dancing Gemini as he prepares to take on multiple Group One winner Field Of Gold and the unbeaten Zeus Olympios in his bid for back-to-back victories in the bet365 Mile at Sandown today.Dancing Gemini made a fantastic start to last season, winning the Doncaster Mile…
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Maher holds strong Australasian Oaks hand
There would not be a hardier filly in training than the Ciaron Maher prepared Salty Pearl.After an arduous spring campaign that saw her successful at Group 2 level, the consistent filly is after Group 1 honours in the Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville on Saturday.Saturday’s outing will be Salty Pearl’s sixth run of the campaign…
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French Selections Thursday 23rd
R1 Longchamp [R-H] C1 – PRIX DU PANTHEON – 3000m (a2m) – TURF – Class 2 Divided Handicap – Flat – EUR € 50,900 C1 – PRIX ESPACE AUBADE ET NICODEME AUBADE – 2550m (a1m1/2) – Class G Amateur Riders – Harness – EUR € 21,000 C1 – PRIX JEAN MARY – 2850m (a2m) –…
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Celebration time for Jonbon
Only a third of the entries were confirmed for the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown Park on Saturday.The highlight of the final day of the National Hunt season was, however, boosted by the possible presence of three absentees from last Saturday’s Scottish Grand National due to the unseasonably testing conditions.Showers at Ayr on Friday led…
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THERE SHOULD BE NO DRAMA AT PERTH
Fine FormNo Drama This End PE – 2.40can right the wrongs of Cheltenham in the British EBF Gold Castle ‘National Hunt’ Novices’ Hurdle at Perth.The Paul Nicholls-trained grey took to hurdling at the start of the season with instant success, winning a Grade Two at Cheltenham on his hurdling debut before landing the Winter Novices’…
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Plymouth looking for better draw at Flemington
A good barrier draw is an important commodity, especially on a tight turning track.So, for Lindsay Park it was a no-brainer to scratch Plymouth from the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) last Saturday, even though the race offered the winner a ballot exemption into the Group 1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) in October.The Ben, Will and J…
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Getta Good Feeling draws well in Australasian Oaks
The final piece of the puzzle has been ticked for Getta Good Feeling as she chases her maiden Group 1 victory.The Danny O’Brien-trained filly has barrier 5 in Saturday’s Australasian Oaks (2000m) at Morphettville.A capacity field of 16 plus four emergencies has accepted for one of two Group 1 races on Saturday’s card in Adelaide.Getta…
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French Selections Wednesday 22nd
R1 CHATEAUBRIANT [R-H] C1 – GRAND NATIONAL DU TROT – 2975m (a2m) – Gr3 – Harness – EUR € 90,000 C1 – PRIX DU PLESSIS-LUZARCHES – 1600m (a1m) – TURF – Newcomers – Flat – EUR € 24,700 C1 – PRIX LE FER A CHEVAL – 3400m (a2m1/8) – TURF – Class 4 – Hurdles…