I’M still trying to find my punting mojo but there are three days to go, so plenty of time to recoup losses. Today is Ladies’ Day but, more importantly, it sees one of my favourite races of the year in the Ascot Gold Cup in which SIMENON, a proven stayer, looks good value to win …[Read More]
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Jun 2014
Royal Ascot 2014
SOME people go for the fashion. Others pay homage to the royal family. But the majority go for the top-class horses. Royal Ascot 2014 will provide the best week of Flat racing anywhere in the world. The annual meeting is also one of the biggest events in the social calendar. It is steeped in history …[Read More]
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Jun 2013
Ascot Gold Cup: Estimate to reign for Her Majesty
IT’S been a tough old time for the Queen in recent weeks. But I suspect a change of luck could be on the cards when ESTIMATE lines up for the Ascot Gold Cup on the Thursday of the royal meeting. The filly has been laid out for the race since she won the Queen’s Vase …[Read More]
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Jun 2012
Royal Ascot: Day 3
The heavens opened at Ascot overnight and there was 8mm of rain. The effect of this will be devastating for the Ladies’ Day frocks… but will have a bigger impact on the ground, which is now good to soft. It could get softer. The Gold Cup is the big race and last year’s winner Fame …[Read More]
