Category: Racing

The quiet way Aiden O’Brien saddles his horses before a race – even the really big races which matter, is a marvel to watch. He calmly saddled up his seven runners for this year’s Derby, one by one outside in the paddock, and it is thought that he saddles each horse from his least hopeful

Our last article related the fortunes of the younger generation of racehorses at the May York meeting. Now we look at two races for the older generation, the Group Two Yorkshire Cup and the Group One Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. The Yorkshire Cup, a race over 1 mile 6 furlongs, and the first UK qualifier

The May meeting at York is always a meeting when owners, trainers and punters alike are more able to see how realistic their chances are in the big two at Epsom in early June.  (Derby and Oaks) This year, particularly is no exception. The Dante Stakes looks to be the best race of the year