So You Think On Target for Champion Stakes: One of the biggest names still making headlines at the tail-end of the flat racing season is the venerable Ballydoyle runner So You Think who heads into the Qipco Champion Stakes as the betting favourite. A beaten fourth in the Arc over going that wasn't to his liking, the New Zealand-bred... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 23:25
Tuscan Gold Set for Favourites Position in Cesarewitch: The last really big handicap of the season is set to unfold at Newmarket as one of the pinnacle contests of the Heritage Handicap circuit is now less than 24 hours away. Promising a large field, big odds and lots of excitement, the 2011 Cesarewitch is shaping up to be an especially fascinating... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, October 7, 2011 - 16:50
Rooney and Zamora for Montenegro vs England?: If the early reports are to be believed Fabio Capello has opted against starting Darren Bent or Ashley Young up front with Wayne Rooney as Bobby Zamora looks set for a shock start in Montenegro this evening. England go into this crucial match as the firm favourites to get a positive result but... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, October 7, 2011 - 16:46
Power Headlines 2011 Dubai Dewhurst Stakes: One of the hottest two-year-olds to emerge in the UK this season has been Aidan O'Brien's Power and he takes to the track one last time in the Dewhurst this weekend. The Group 1 contest is set to run at Newmarket on Saturday and it is drawing a cadre of quality contenders set to contest one... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 16:02
Steve Kean Favoured for the Sack at Blackburn: After jetting off to India for a “normal conversation” with the club's ownership, Blackburn manager Steve Kean looks to really be up against it heading into the month of October. Protests in the stands and a serious lack of results on the pitch have led to a serious ratcheting up of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 16:00
Snow Fairy Pointed to Asia After Arc Third: While Snow Fairy didn't manage to win the 2011 Arc De Triomphe she certainly had a genuine crack at it and managed to place third after one of the weirdest iterations of the European championship. Conditioner Ed Dunlop spoke to the media on Monday morning and reinforced the widely-held theory... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, October 3, 2011 - 15:40
Acclamation May Opt for Classic Over Breeders' Cup Turf: With the 2011 title of Horse Of The Year looking more wide open than ever after Super Saturday at Belmont, it might actually be a worthy contender making their mark at Santa Anita who starts to build momentum before shipping east for a kick at the Breeders' Cup can. Acclamation now has a... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, October 3, 2011 - 15:38
Watering Improves Workforce's Arc Bid: After some tentative hours in the build up to the 2011 Arc De Triomphe at Longchamp on Sunday, it has emerged that Workforce would indeed line up in Europe's biggest 1m4f showdown. With forecasts and racing pundits predicting quicker ground for Sunday's contest, key contender Nathaniel was... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, September 30, 2011 - 21:26
United Odds-On For Premier League Title: Manchester United and Manchester City are both level on 16 points and looking good value for their leads on top of the Premier League table at this early stage in the season. Both sides have started extremely brightly this season with both sides surprising many observers with the sheer ferocity of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, September 30, 2011 - 21:24
In-Form Norwich Take on United This Saturday: Sir Alex Ferguson will have his Manchester United side fired up for this fixture against Norwich as the Red Devils have now dropped points to lesser opposition in their past two matches – having seriously taken the gloss off their scintillating start of the season. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 15:46