Category: UK Racing

Fine FormGreek Gift BE – 3.00could be the present punters are looking for at Beverley, as she seeks to follow up her recent Carlisle success in the Churchill Tyres Nursery Handicap.Trained by Karl Burke, the daughter of Magna Grecia took a few starts to learn her craft, ultimately racing over distances that were too short…

Our expert with three reflections from Newmarket’s July meeting, including a winner who has established himself as a Group 1 contender.Giavellotto a worthy top-level contenderGiavellotto had been placed in the St Leger as a three-year-old and made the most of the weight he was receiving to win the Yorkshire Cup last season, but, while clearly…

Clive Cox’s Ghostwriter is pencilled in for the Juddmonte International after pleasing with a third-placed effort in the Eclipse.The Invincible Spirit colt was unbeaten as a juvenile in a season that culminated in Group Two success in the Royal Lodge Stakes at Newmarket.He began his three-year-old campaign in the 2000 Guineas at the same track,…

Richard Hughes will step No Half Measures back up in class having watched her return to winning ways at Newmarket on Friday.The speedy filly won three of her first four races before being upped in grade for the Scurry Stakes at Sandown.She failed to trouble the judge on that occasion, finishing a two-length fifth to…

Fine FormVandeek NM – 4.35had to miss out on his Royal Ascot target but compensation could await in the My Pension Expert July Cup at Newmarket.Trained by Simon and Ed Crisford, Vandeek carried all before him during his juvenile career, winning each of his four starts, culminating in back-to-back Group One strikes in the Prix…

Inisherin will face 11 rivals as he tackles older horses for the first time in today’s My Pension Expert July Cup at Newmarket.Kevin Ryan’s speedster ran with credit in the 2000 Guineas earlier in the season but has proved a revelation since reverting to sprinting.He inflicted a first career defeat on Vandeek in the Sandy…

Fine FormPorta Fortuna NM – 3.35can follow up her Royal Ascot victory with a third Group One success in the Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.The daughter of Caravaggio enjoyed a smart juvenile campaign last season when she won her maiden at the Curragh before going on to claim Group Three success at Naas.That booked her…

Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore teamed up again as Whistlejacket won the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket.Ballydoyle favourite makes all in Group 2 contestThe strongly-supported Whistlejacket (11/10f) saw off his five rivals in the July Stakes at Newmarket, with Billboard Star (13/2) well held back in second place.There was a further three quarters of…

A review of the action from yesterday’s meeting at Newmarket where Ancient Wisdom won the Bahrain Trophy.Straightforward win for Bahrain Trophy favouriteEpsom Derby eighth Ancient Wisdom (6/4 favourite) ran out a decisive winner of the Bahrain Trophy, the opening race on day 1 of Newmarket’s July Festival.William Buick was able to dictate on the Godolphin…

Rod Millman is hoping to plunder another prestigious prize at York Racecourse when Adaay In Devon contests the Group 3 William Hill Summer Stakes today.The Devon trainer won a series of a top races – including the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap – on the Knavesmire with popular staying star Sergeant Cecil. Indeed, that summer of…