Category: UK Racing

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…

Paddy Twomey is looking forward to running A Lilac Rolla in Friday’s Group One Tattersalls Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket.The daughter of Harry Angel posted a career best performance when losing her unbeaten record in the Irish 1000 Guineas when last seen, splitting Fallen Angel and Opera Singer.The trainer told Tuesday’s Nick Luck Daily Podcast: “She’s…

Fine FormHamish NM – 3.35can add a Group Two victory to his laudable CV in the Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmarket.William Haggas’ charge is one of the most consistent horses in training, holding his rating of 117 since the end of 2022 and notching up no less than eight Group Three victories.The eight-year-old really…

Haunted Dream will attempt to go one better than his fine Royal Ascot second when he drops back to handicap company for York’s John Smith’s Cup on Saturday, for which 44 are still in contention.The five-year-old is trained by Hamad Al-Jehani, one of the leading trainers in Qatar and who has set up camp in…