by JPW | Nov 20, 2015 | Weekly Preview
This weekend sees The Betfair Chase take centre stage at Haydock Park. The race was first run in 2005 and has ever since been a big hit on the racing calendar. This year however we are perhaps left slightly underwhelmed by lack of numbers set to take part. Only five...
by JPW | Nov 6, 2015 | Weekly Preview
The November handicap, ran at Doncaster over 1m4f, is the last big handicap of the flat season and looks as competitive as ever. This is the time of year where some horses find it difficult, whether that be due to the changing ground conditions or simply the effects...
by JPW | Oct 30, 2015 | Weekly Preview
Charlie Hall Chase from Wetherby – October 31st This Saturday we get the first major clues of the new National Hunt season as the Charlie Hall Chase takes place at Wetherby. And this year is a cracking renewal of the Grade 2 contest, run over 3m 1f. The field is...
by JPW | Oct 9, 2015 | Weekly Preview
This week sees us tackle the Cesarewitch – an historic flat handicap open to horses aged three years or older. It is run at Newmarket over a distance of 2m 2f and finishes on the famous Rowley Mile. One thing that sets this race apart is its unpredictability....
by JPW | Oct 2, 2015 | Weekly Preview
The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is a race that everybody involved in horse racing looks forward to, with both nerves and anticipation. It is the most prestigious event on the European calendar and boasts an impressive winning purse of around 5 million. The crowd and...
by JPW | Sep 29, 2015 | Weekly Preview
Ignore The Draw? When the draw was made for the Ayr Gold Cup back on the 17th September in the Owners Club of Ayr Racecourse, it was evident that all trainers wanted that golden opportunity to have a high drawn horse to take advantage of the supposed clear bias that...
by JPW | Sep 25, 2015 | Weekly Preview
The Betfred Cambridgeshire Handicap – September 26th The Betfred Cambridgeshire handicap has been around since 1839. It is run over 1m 1f and takes place this year at Newmarket on Saturday 26th September at a predicted start time of 3.50pm. This year sees 35...
by JPW | Sep 18, 2015 | Weekly Preview
The William Hill Ayr Gold Cup, Scotland’s premier flat race, has attracted yet another stellar field to contest this year’s £180,000 renewal. The race is run over a stiff six furlongs and often requires a horse who comfortably gets 7f to come and take the...
by JPW | Sep 11, 2015 | Weekly Preview
LADBROKES ST LEGER STAKES – September 12th The Ladbrokes St Leger Stakes is ran over 1m 6f’s, this year see’s eight entries set to embark over the 1m 6f trip. The St Leger Stakes stands as the oldest classic in British flat racing and always takes pride and...
by JPW | May 11, 2013 | Weekly Preview
Today’s selection come from Haydock. 3:30 Look no further than MR MOLE who I feel has a bit extra up his sleeve. I really think he has been saving it and holding himself back. I can’t get away from how smooth he travelled in his last race at Cheltenham in...
