THERE might be no Frankel this year but the build-up to Champions Day is simmering nicely. Despite the weather causing a glut of withdrawals, there will still be an emphasis on quality. although you should be targeting horses who will handle soft ground. MAAREK will love the mud and has a great chance of following …[Read More]
17
Oct 2013
Mudlark Maarek can reign on Champions Day
Jason Heavey | No comments | Tags: Ascot races, Champions Day, Cirrus Des Aigles, Dawn Approach, Farhh, Hillstar, Maarek, Talent
15
Oct 2013
Cirrus Des Aigles can regain Champion Stakes crown
by JACK MILNER Champions Day at Ascot will be without the star of its last two meetings and despite there being no Frankel, the superstar that chased him home last year can take back his Champions Stakes crown. French raider CIRRUS DES AIGLES beat a stellar field two years ago in what looks the strongest …[Read More]
27
Jul 2013
Saturday selections: Universal appeal
I’M not quite old enough to recall Grundy and Bustino’s titanic duel in the 1975 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Diamond Stakes. But I was indoctrinated into believing it was the greatest race of all time. Watching the footage since, it is hard to disagree. The King George holds so many memories: Shergar, Reference …[Read More]
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Jul 2013
Get Leathered in the King George
by JACK MILNER THE King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes is one of the undoubted highlights of the Flat season and is Britain’s most prestigious open-age race on the level. The race has been won by some of the all-time greats with Montjeu and Galileo both winning for Coolmore en route to a lucrative …[Read More]
