YOU might be forgiven for thinking that it will be impossible for this year’s Royal Ascot to top 2012. Last year’s meeting was book-ended by the brilliance of Frankel and Black Caviar, but while those two no longer grace our sport, the anticipation is quietly building that this year’s royal meeting could match, and possibly …[Read More]
13
Jun 2013
Five horses to follow at Royal Ascot
Jason Heavey | No comments | Tags: Beauty Parlour, Fine N Dandy, Mince, Mount Athos, No Nay Never, Royal Ascot
04
Nov 2012
The Melbourne Cup: the race that stops a nation
FIVE years ago I witnessed something remarkable. I was lucky enough to be in Australia on Melbourne Cup day and had heard about the famous old adage: “the race that stops a nation”. I didn’t really believe it. I mean, surely there couldn’t be a race as popular as the Grand National. Could there? I …[Read More]
