Frankel Could Run in the Dante Stakes: Arguably the biggest story to come out of last year’s two year-old season was the breakout success of Henry Cecil’s Frankel (Galileo). Undefeated just ahead of his three year-old debut, Frankel put together a string of very credible victories at Ascot, Doncaster and Newmarket. The final... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 18:41
So You Think Headed For Lockinge Stakes: One of the highest-profile contenders to come out of the Australian/New Zealand racing scene in a long time is the talented five year-old So You Think (High Chaparral). Formerly trained by Australian racing impresario Bart Cummings, So You Think is now a prominent member of AP O’Brien’s... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 18:39
Master of Hounds Could Be Kentucky Derby Bound: He had factored into the Kentucky Derby ante post market in Europe for quite some time as a genuine outside shot, but it now appears that the highly-rated Master Of Hounds (Kingmambo) will be firmly pointed towards the Churchill Downs showpiece and the focal point of all American racing. After... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 21:48
Ryan Moore Backed for Top Flat Jockey Honours: After a thrilling battle that went down to the final day of the season last year, Ryan Moore is emerging as the bookmakers favourite to be named the top flat jockey for 2011. Paul Hanagan produced a master-class in 2010 to pip his two rivals to the coveted title. Ryan Moore has been... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 21:45
Becauseicouldntsee Headed to Grand National: One of the more interesting Irish selections in this year’s John Smith’s Grand National appears to be the talented Becauseicouldntsee, who lines up for the Noel Glynn yard. The eight year-old chestnut emerged straight onto the chasing scene and has a number of credible runner-up... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 21:38
The Midnight Club Emerges as Leading National Fancy: Punters can blame it all on the Ruby Walsh factor as the ante post markets are starting to develop in the build up to the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National at Aintree on April 9. Having returned to race-riding just prior to Cheltenham after spending the better part of the season on the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, March 28, 2011 - 20:52
Denman vs Long Run in Totesport Bowl at Aintree: Fresh off a final few furlongs that will live in Cheltenham history, Denman and the reigning Gold Cup winner Long Run look set to tangle once again as Paul Nicholls has confirmed that Denman will likely run in the Totesport Bowl at the Grand National meeting. Set to run on the opening day of the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, March 28, 2011 - 20:49
Barry Hills Heaps Praise on Redwood: One of the contendes vying for Dubai World Cup glory is the globetrotting, though slightly under-rated, contender Redwood (High Chaparral). Currently priced as short as 8/1 for the world’s richest race, Redwood is set for a seasonal debut after putting in a very credible performance to finish... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 20:26
2011 Appears to be Goldikova’s Final Season: Living-legend Goldikova (Anabaa) is set for her final campaign as the 2011 flat season draws nearer by the day. The popular six year-old, widely considered to be one of the greatest milers of all time, will enjoy a race schedule quite similar to last season that should see her competing at Ascot,... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 20:24
Twice Over World Cup Draw Prompts Price Drift: Several leading bookmakers saw the betting odds on Twice Over (Observatory) drift northwards from 9/4 to 11/4 as he drew the 12 stall ahead of the world’s richest race this Saturday. He moves one stall to the right from his 2010 run in the World Cup as he came out of the 11 stall last year to... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 18:40