Horse Racing

Horse Racing Preview 26th May

May 26, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – Monday 26th May – CARLISLE, CARTMEL, CHEPSTOW, LEICESTER, REDCAR REDCAR 3:50 Totesport Betextra Zetland Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap), Class 2, 1m 2f First Buddy (10/1) won a fast-ground maiden and has been impressive in winning two handicaps from the front. Raised 12lb for latest success and this is far tougher, so worth opposing in race where he may not enjoy an easy lead. Jewelled Dagger (11/1) is a front runner who keeps improving and handles fast and easy going. Finishing clear of remainder when second over 1m at Ripon eight days ago and stays further, but the [...]

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Friday’s Horse Racing: Brighton, Newmarket and Newcastle

May 22, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – Friday May 23rd – BRIGHTON, NEWMARKET, NEWCASTLE NEWMARKET 4:05 Re-Offer.com 1st June Breeze Up Handicap, Class 3, 7f Plum Pudding (7/1) appeared to enjoy Kempton’s AW surface after struggling in the mud of Newbury’s Spring Cup. Disappointed subsequently form outside draw over 7½ furlongs at Chester. Handicap mark of 90 leaves little room for error, though Ryan Moore is an interesting jockey booking. John Scargill’s Big Noise (3/1) improved throughout last season with 3 wins and a second from 4 turf starts. Also runner-up on only AW outing. 7f appears to suit better than shorter, and must [...]

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Totesport Betting Preview 22 May – Goodwood Races

May 22, 2008

Today’s races which have been selected by Totesport for their ToteJackpot, TotePlacepot and ToteQuadpot prize pools is at Goodwood. The six races in question are the 14:15, 14:50, 15:25, 16:00, 16:35 & 17:10.  We will be giving you a bit of a preview into each race, and hopefully help you pick the right horses and scoop the Jackpot. Remember, to win any of these Jackpots you need to pick the right horses in each and every race to win. So for the ToteJackpot, you will need to pick the winners from each of the six races; to win the TotePlacepot, [...]

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Horse Racing Preview Thursday 22nd May

May 21, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – 22nd May – GOODWOOD, HAYDOCK, WETHERBY N.B. Any prices are intended as a guide only. GOODWOOD 2:50 Letheby & Christopher Festival Stakes, Listed Race, 1m 1f 192y The impressive 2006 St Leger winner Sixties Icon put up a far better performance in Newmarket’s Jockey Club Stakes, earlier this month. Well placed, going nicely, he cruised up to Tranquil Tiger running into the Dip, but was then almost immediately swamped by Getaway, who challenged on his outside and was soon on top. However, this was much more like it and must take the beating. Blue Ksar was a [...]

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Horse Racing Preview Wednesday 21st May 2008

May 20, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – WEDNESDAY 21st MAY – AYR, GOODWOOD, KELSO GOODWOOD 2:50 David Wilson Homes Stakes (Registered As The Cocked Hat Stakes), Listed Race, Colts & Geldings, 1m 3f Trainer Mick Channon has won this event for the past two seasons and has two runners: Siberian Tiger (12/1) graduated from handicaps, claiming Listed honours at Pontefract last season, and a fine fourth at Newmarket back in handicap company last time. Plenty on at the weights and pedigree suggests longer trip may not be ideal. Meeriss (10/1) Regularly front-runs under Darryll Holland and nicked a Listed race over 1m here in [...]

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Horse Racing Preview 20th May 2008 – Beverley, Musselburgh, Southwell, Towcester and Leicester

May 20, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – MAY 20th – BEVERLEY, MUSSELBURGH, LEICESTER, SOUTHWELL, TOWCESTER N.B. Any prices quoted are intended as a guide only BEVERLEY 3:50 Siemens In Process Handicap, Class 3, 1m 100y Richard Whitaker’s Nevada Desert (5/2), though out of sorts, has been slipping down the weights for some time, and is starting to look well- handicapped. Kevin Ryan’s Yes One (6/4) won a competitive 7f Thirsk handicap early in the month. Better over further, he nonetheless took up the running on a tight rein and ran on strongly. Evidently going the right way, but will need to defy a 7lb [...]

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Horse Racing Preview Monday 19th May 2008

May 19, 2008

RACING PREVIEW – May 19th – BATH, MUSSELBURGH, NEWTON ABBOT, WINDSOR, WOLVERHAMPTON N.B. Any prices quoted are intended as a guide only BATH 3:00 Matthew Clark Fillies’ Handicap, Class 5, 1m 5f 22y Mary Hambro’s Rose Dream (5/2) beat Spring Dream (5/2) by 1½l, here, in receipt of 6lb over an extended 1m 3f. There is nothing in it at the weights, both should appreciate the longer trip and it is a tough call between them. Spring Dream won this race last year when trained by Mick Channon. Mark Brisbourne’s Gamester’s Lady (7/1) has not seemed as good since returning [...]

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Horse Racing Preview Sunday May 18th: Fakenham, Market Rasen and Ripon

May 18, 2008

RACING PREVIEW MAY 18th – FAKENHAM, MARKET RASEN, RIPON N.B. Most online bookmakers will have prices available from Sunday morning – see individual websites for details. RIPON 3:10 Ripon, Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse Handicap, Class 2, 1m David Nicholls’ Fremen has performed creditably in some classy handicaps. Is undoubtedly better over a mile than shorter, acts on any ground, has slipped a few pounds in the weights and has his easiest assignment for some time. Linda Perratt’s Jewelled Dagger made the running at Ripon and kept on well to be a clear second. Four times a winner last season, resulting in [...]

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