Category: UK Racing

Fine FormDiamond Rain NC – 6.53returns to the site of former glories and is taken to defend her crown in the JenningsBet In Delves Hoppings Fillies’ Stakes at Newcastle.The Shamardal mare got the better of Running Lion last summer to win the Hedge Oak Stakes before stepping up in grade at Gosforth Park to land…

Fine FormEllusive Butterfly CL – 4.02can make it successive Listed triumphs when taking the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Eternal Stakes at Carlisle today.Karl Burke’s Invincible Army filly was last seen coming out on top by three-quarters of a length in the Surrey Stakes at Epsom earlier this month, which was coincidentally her first win on…

Matt Brocklebank kicks off our build-up to Saturday’s JenningsBet Northumberland Plate Handicap with an early shortlist for Newcastle.The Ascot Stakes, Copper Horse Stakes, Queen’s Vase, Gold Cup and Queen Alexandra all served up belting finishes last week and hopefully Saturday’s Jenningsbet Northumberland Plate can deliver something similar, albeit in a rather contrasting setting.Ten years ago…

James J Braddock, third in the Betfred Derby at Epsom just over a fortnight ago, is on course for the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh this weekend.The Joseph O’Brien trained colt finished just over five lengths behind Christmas Day at Epsom having previously landed the Leopardstown Derby Trial.He’s set to spearhead trainer…

Fine FormBayside View NB – 6.25was unlucky on her debut at Doncaster but has the chance to make amends in the Darley EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes at Newbury.Michael Bell’s daughter of Bayside Boy went clear in the hands of Zac Lloyd heading to the line on Town Moor, but Karl Burke’s Met Ball did just…

The JenningsBet Northumberland Plate has long been regarded as one of the most prestigious staying handicaps in British racing, and Klassleader heads to Newcastle with all the credentials required to add his name to the race’s illustrious roll of honour.William Haggas’ progressive stayer has enjoyed a remarkable rise through the ranks this season and arrives…

Fine FormSatono Reve RA – 3.40can go one better than last year’s runner-up finish in his bid to become Japan’s first Royal Ascot winner in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.The seven-year-old six-furlong specialist was denied the historic victory during last season’s renewal when Lazzat held off Noriyuki Hori’s superstar by half a length.Japan’s shining…

Australia’s big hope for Royal Ascot 2026, Joliestar (Zoustar), has been drawn in the middle for today’s G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.James McDonald’s mount will exit from stall nine in the six-furlong feature, with last year’s runner-up Satono Reve (Lord Kanaloa) towards the stands’ side in 18 under Ryan Moore.Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavy’s…

Fine FormVenetian Sun RA – 3.05returned to sprinting with a bang at Haydock last time out after a failed attempt to make it at a mile and she can confirm that speed is her superpower at the highest level in the Commonwealth Cup.It has not always taken a real top-notcher to land this three-year-old six-furlong…

Hot favourite Venetian Sun features among 25 confirmations for the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot today.Karl Burke’s daughter of Starman was the winner of the Albany Stakes at this meeting last season and while she had her stamina limitations exposed in the 1000 Guineas in early May, she bounced back with a brilliant display in…