Rate looks to have Special chance in Newcastle’s Rehearsal November 26, 2024 CONSTITUTION Hill was all set to make his long-awaited reappearance in Newcastle’s Fighting Fifth Hurdle (2.10pm) on Saturday, but lameness after his much-publicised Newbury gallop has ruled him out. What remains might not be a vintage renewal on paper, but it does feature some exciting youngsters testing their Champion Hurdle mettle. Nicky Henderson swiftly shuffled [...]
V is for Venetia and Victtorino to continue winning spree November 26, 2024 LAST Saturday’s racing in Britain was dominated by one yard, with trainer Venetia Williams winning three big races in the space of 45 minutes and taking home the best part of £200,000 in prize money. The winning spree included Haydock’s Grade One feature, won for the second consecutive year by the tenacious Royale Pagaille, and [...]
New Power set to turn heads for resurgent Chang November 26, 2024 TRAINER Michael Chang has not had much luck in recent times but can get a change of fortune when NEW POWER takes his chance in division one of the Edinburgh Handicap (1.10pm) over six furlongs. The stable has had a quiet time this month following a flying start to the season which saw them achieve [...]
Electric duo of McDonald and Shum look The Perfect Match November 26, 2024 RACING in Hong Kong returns to Happy Valley today with another highly competitive nine-race programme, and finding winners will be at a premium. The action takes place on the dreaded ‘C +3’ track, where a low draw number and a quick exit from the gates are normally a recipe for success. Double-figure draw numbers, especially [...]
Young can be a Champion again at Sha Tin November 22, 2024 SHA TIN serves up an informative and exciting 10-race programme in Hong Kong on Sunday morning, featuring the Class Two Chevalier Cup (8.10am), a handicap over a mile. The rain, which contributed to several shock results at Happy Valley in midweek, has thankfully now passed over into the South China Sea. Conditions should be perfect [...]
Eagle-eyed Newnham has found good opportunity for Armour War November 22, 2024 SUNDAY’s supporting action on Chevalier Cup Day looks strong, with several races and gallopers worth keeping an eye on throughout the action. For die-hard racing enthusiasts who don’t mind foregoing their Sunday morning lie-in, the Chevalier Insurance Handicap (7.10am) over six furlongs on the all-weather surface catches the eye, with several dirt specialists attempting to [...]
Pagaille can Catch rivals cold with cut in the ground November 19, 2024 NATIONAL Hunt trainers will be breathing a sigh of relief with the wet and wintry weather that has swept into all corners of the UK this week, with it bringing a notable easing in the ground. Conditions have been dry for so long that many horses have had to delay their seasonal reappearances, but now [...]
No masking Kot’s chance when Ascot mud starts flying November 19, 2024 WE’RE also jumping at Ascot on Saturday with a pair of Grade Twos headlining the card. Pic D’Orhy and Golden Ace are favourites for the 1965 Chase (1.30pm) and Ascot Hurdle (2.45pm) respectively, but their prices are both on the short side and I’m looking elsewhere in search of some value. The Hurst Park Handicap [...]
Blizzard to be all the Rage with Purton up November 19, 2024 HONG Kong racing enthusiasts can look forward to another hugely exciting and competitive nine-race programme at Happy Valley on Wednesday, featuring the Class Two Chek Lap Kok Handicap (2.15pm) over six furlongs. Unfortunately, rain may rear its ugly head once again during the action as the forecast is not looking good, with plenty of black [...]
Prawns could cook his Eleven rivals under Bentley November 19, 2024 Australian trainer Mark Newnham continues to saddle winners at regular intervals in only his second season in Hong Kong. The once assistant to legendary Gai Waterhouse, finds himself joint-third in the trainers’ championship table with 15 wins and with an astonishing record of over 36 percent of his performers making the first three places since [...]