Author: keith

The team behind Vandeek are happy to put their eggs in the sprinting basket for the time being, as their star speedster prepares for his seasonal return in Haydock’s Betfred Supports Jack Berry House Sandy Lane Stakes.The unbeaten son of Havana Grey dazzled last season claiming the Middle Park in his final outing at two…

Fine FormMahboob NM – 4.45brings a touch of potential star quality to the Sky Bet Match5 Handicap on a competitive card at Newmarket.The four-year-old was gelded before he even saw a racecourse, which was as recently as December, where he won at Lingfield, showing a nice attitude in the process to hold off Verbier, who…

A round-up of the pick of the action from day three of the Dante Festival at York.Johnson Houghton in Clover Betty Clover (12/1) picked up well for Georgia Dobie to win the Clipper EBF Marygate Fillies’ Stakes.The inside dominated the five furlong Listed contest where Miss Lamai appeared to be doing just enough for much…

Fine FormRoger Varian’s superb early season can continue as Charyn NB – 3.35 has the potential to come out on top in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The grey started his four-year-old campaign in fine form, landing the Listed Doncaster Mile on soft ground and then going on to take the bet365 Mile on…

Star mare Inspiral is firmly on course to make her eagerly-awaited return at Newbury as she heads the 11 confirmations for today’s Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes.Victory in last year’s Prix Jacques le Marois ensured the John and Thady Gosden-trained mare was a Group One winner at two, three and four and having added the Sun…

Fine FormTower Of London YO – 3.45can rise above his rivals on the Knavesmire to lift the Boodles Yorkshire Cup.Aidan O’Brien’s four-year-old made his winter travels to the Middle East a worthwhile venture when landing both the Red Sea Turf Handicap in Riyadh and the Dubai Gold Cup at Meydan.Those lucrative triumphs came ahead of…

The all-conquering Willie Mullins is to field his first runner in Britain since being crowned champion trainer over jumps after Vauban was one of seven declared for today’s Boodles Yorkshire Cup (3.45).The six-year-old has not been seen since finishing midfield when sent off 9-2 favourite in the Melbourne Cup in November and it will be…

Korus FN – 8.10 ticks enough boxes for an each-way bet on the twelve-runner ‘Bumper’ over an extended two miles of ‘good to soft’ Fontwell today when York opens its majestic doors for a fabulous three-day Dante fixture which should provide further classic clues and whether Breeders Cup Juvenile winner Big evs has trained on;…