A few uncertainties at Ascot!
A few uncertainties at Ascot today not least the effect of running races on the hurdle track. One Master made it back-to -back wins in the Prix de la Foret and should be backed...
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Ascot: the inside track
It looks like the weather is controlling our racing this weekend. Friday’s meetings at Haydock and Redcar were abandoned with Haydock being called off a week ago such were the conditions. Champions Day at...
Your horse-by-horse guide and verdict for Ascot’s Champion Stakes
Saturday 19 October Ascot (Inner) 4.00: Qipco Champion Stakes (British Champions Middle Distance) (Group 1) (3yo+) 1m2f (ITV) Paddy Power odds 19 October, 12.10 Magical 4yo filly Paddy Power odds 13/8 11/8 Trainer Aiden...
10-year key stats for Ascot’s Champions Day
Saturday 19 October Ascot 1.35: Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (3yo+) 6f (ITV4) Trainers James Fanshawe has trained two winners of the Sprint, whilst Charlie Hills, Dean Ivory, Aiden O’Brien and Richard...
Plug shouldn’t be pulled on Bath fixture
A feature of the latest racecourse attendance figures, which saw a 2% increase in the first half of 2019 compared to last year, was the contribution made by fixtures over Easter, spearheaded by the...
The Secret Racegoer at Royal Ascot: part two
The previously reported absence of a commentary of the Royal Procession on Royal Ascot’s opening day was, sadly, due to a technical issue and not a decision to spare racegoers from the turgid description...
Key stats for Royal Ascot: Day 5
Day Five: Saturday 23 June For each race we give you the key factors from the past 10 years to help you find the winner. 2.30 The Chesham Stakes (Listed) 7f for 2yo (ITV)...
Key stats for Royal Ascot: Day 4
Day Four: Friday 21 June For each race we give you the key factors from the last 10 years to help you find the winner. 2.30 The Albany Stakes (Group 3) 6f for 2yo...
The Secret Racegoer getting the forecast wrong at Haydock
It seems the further north you go the more stands a racecourse appears to have, with Aintree and York topping the count with five apiece. It’s the same at Haydock, with the Be Friendly...
Key stats for Royal Ascot: Day 3
Day Three: Thursday 20 June For each race we give you the conditions, last year’s winner, and key factors to help you find the winner 2.30 Norfolk Stakes (Group 2) 5f 2yo (ITV) Last...