Dante Stakes preview

AS Epsom Derby trials go, last year’s Dante Stakes at York was as informative as you could get. Golden Horn’s late swoop past Jack Hobbs seemed pretty impressive when it happened but the form was truly vindicated when the pair dominated flat racing’s blue riband itself a few weeks later. This year’s trials have been …[Read More]

Epsom Oaks 2015: Crystal Zvezda to sparkle

Picture: Racing Post THE Epsom Oaks 2015 is a conundrum. But you would think Ryan Moore has all the answers. He has ridden the first five in the ante-post market and whatever he chooses to get the leg-up on, well, that should be a big tip in itself. Some bookies have even got special “Who …[Read More]

Weekly notebook: Horses to follow

HERE we take a look at a few horses to follow. These animals have caught the eye in the past seven days and might be worth keeping a very close eye on next time out… PLANE SONG (Michael Stoute): On his Windsor debut this chestnut Nayef colt showed typical inexperience for a first-time run until …[Read More]

Saturday selections: I’m soft on Garswood

THIS blog has had a lot of faith in GARSWOOD. So has Richard Fahey, who believes he is among the best, if not THE best, he has ever trained. Tomorrow the strapping son of Dutch Art goes for Group One glory at Haydock in the Betfred Sprint Cup. On the face of it he has …[Read More]

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]