Wetherby – Thursday, May 27th FARMER FRANK – Useful sub-3m performer as he has proved when scoring over this sort of trip at both Towcester (heavy) and at Market Rasen (good) a couple of weeks ago. Especially impressive in the latter when he won easily from some underperforming rivals; comes into this race at the [...]
Force shines in Lingfield work Workforce moved one step closer towards realising his Investec Derby dream with an important piece of work at Lingfield on Wednesday morning. View full story at PA Support continues for Derby possible Vermeer Jan Vermeer’s position as second favourite for the Investec Derby hardened on Tuesday as the ante-post market [...]
The Irish Classics season swung into action at the Curragh this weekend, with fine weather accompanying fine racing. Winner of the Abu Dhabi-sponsored 2,000 Guineas Canford Cliffs showed a blistering turn of speed to beat a field of twelve, including six contenders from Ballydoyle. Finishing behind French raider Makfi and stable mate Dick Turpin in [...]
Epsom waters as rain stays away from course Epsom, where the Investec Derby meeting begins on June 4, has witnessed only one significant burst of rain in the last fortnight, and watering is ongoing, clerk of the course Andrew Cooper reported on Monday. View full story at racingpost.com Snow Fairy 16-1 for Oaks after being [...]
Huntingdon – Tuesday, May 25th BLAZE AHEAD – Landed a 2m6f Hunter Chase at Towcester earlier this season but only ordinary form otherwise and was readily brushed aside by Kadount in an ordinary contest at Folkestone last time; races from a pro yard and will be popular because of that, but likely to find at [...]
Victory for classy Vermeer Aidan O’Brien’s Jan Vermeer (6-4 favourite) put himself right in the Investec Derby picture with an authoritative display in the Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh. View full story at newrossstandard.ie Fame And Glory a class above in Tatts Gold Cup Fame And Glory completed a big-race double for Aidan [...]
Once again I step into the breach as Ian remains away. He returns next week when normal service will be resumed! SATURDAY Goodwood 2.15 It was frustrating to see Rileyskeepingfaith win at Newbury last week having backed him at Newmarket two runs ago at 25/1 when he was drawn on the wrong side! Oh well. [...]
I don’t think many of us would have imagined the Champions League final would have consisted of these two teams back when the season started but it looks to be a fascinating match up with two of the best tacticians going head to head. I must admit I’m still seething about Aruna Dindane not being [...]
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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