French trainer Corine Barande-Barbe is in no rush to make future plans for Cirrus Des Aigles after a minor setback ruled him out of Sunday’s Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. Barande-Barbe was looking forward to stepping him back up to a mile-and-a-half, with a view to a tilt at the King… Read More »
Camelot continues to shorten ahead of the Irish Derby at the Curragh on Saturday. The Epsom Derby hero could even go off at a price resembling that of two superstars from Royal Ascot, according to Paddy Power, who price him up at 1-4 favourite from 2-7. The bookmaker said: “There’s… Read More »
Black Caviar has travelled and conquered the world if only just. Just Horse Racing gives readers some photo’s to re-live the pivotal moments of the Diamond Jubilee Stakes as well as before and after shots.
Just Horse Racing will give our readers the opportunity to join in our live chat directly from Royal Ascot. We will be hosting a live event for you to take part in, give your views of the day and to cheer on Black Caviar. Race information: Just Horse Racing writer… Read More »
I’ll Have Another will join the stallion roster at Japan’s Big Red Farm from 2013. Owner Paul Reddam said a deal had been reached with Shigeyuki Okada’s stud on the island of Hokkaido but the terms of the deal were confidential. The winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes,… Read More »
John Gosden and William Buick teamed up to win three races at Royal Ascot on Friday but even that wasn’t enough to claim the honours. Despite their sterling exploits on the penultimate afternoon of the five-day fixture, the Newmarket alliance was happy to cede the limelight to Estimate’s victory in… Read More »
We are up to the penultimate day of Royal Ascot and the focus is now on the three year old fillies with today’s feature the Coronation Stakes. Just Horse Racing’s Andrew Hawkins is trackside, and he has prepared the following preview. Race 1 – GROUP 3 ALBANY STAKES (6f/1200m) A… Read More »
Day 4 of Royal Ascot is upon us already and most Australian’s are starting to get a bit excited and nervous that Black Caviar will be racing in just over a days time. I give my tips and selections for today’s racing with the hope we return to Day 1’s… Read More »
Last year’s Melbourne Cup first and second, Dunaden and Red Cadeaux, feature among 13 declarations for Saturday’s Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. The Mikel Delzangles-trained Dunaden also landed the Hong Kong Vase last term, but has this season failed to fully fire in two starts over this mile-and-a-half (2400m) trip…. Read More »
Energizer has become the first German-trained winner at Royal Ascot with his comfortable victory in Thursday’s Tercentenary Stakes. Jens Hirschberger’s three-year-old was given a confident ride by Adrie de Vries and was produced with a withering run down the outside of the field in the home straight on the rain… Read More »
A mouth watering clash between Frankel and Camelot remains a possibility after trainer Aidan O’Brien confirmed the Champion Stakes at Ascot as an option for the latter. Frankel secured his 11th consecutive victory in the Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot on Tuesday and is next likely to step up… Read More »
Frankie Dettori stole the show at Royal Ascot on Thursday when he gave Colour Vision an inspired ride to win the Ascot Gold Cup. The jockey chose his favourite racecourse to emphasise the enduring quality of his riding skills with a textbook performance aboard Godolphin’s Colour Vision. Always well placed… Read More »
Day 3 at Royal Ascot sees the meeting’s most prestigious race, the Ascot Gold Cup. JHR’s Andrew Hawkins has looked at the fields and come up with this preview. Race 1 – GROUP 2 NORFOLK STAKES (5f/1000m) Another two year old race to kick off Day 3 at Royal Ascot…. Read More »
Unfortunately we couldn’t continue the great results from day one but overall the tips weren’t far off the mark so there doesn’t seem to be a sign for panic. There looks to be some good long shot runners in the fields tomorrow and hopefully I’ve gone with the right ones. View my tips for Day 3… Read More »
Frankel was reported to be fine a day after his scintillating performance in the Queen Anne Stakes. The Sir Henry Cecil-trained superstar extended his unbeaten record to 11 wins from as many starts in the opening race of Royal Ascot, demolishing old rival Excelebration by 11 lengths. “He lost a… Read More »
King’s Stand Stakes runner-up Bated Breath is likely to avoid a clash with Black Caviar at Royal Ascot on Saturday. Trainer Roger Charlton has all but ruled out backing Bated Breath up in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes after his second on Tuesday. With Black Caviar in the field and rain… Read More »
Day 2 is already here at Royal Ascot, with dual Cox Plate winner So You Think the headline act in London today. But can he hold off the challenge of Carlton House, owned by Queen Elizabeth II? And can he make amends for his shock defeat at short odds last… Read More »
After a very successful day yesterday with three winners from the six races including two at double figure odds. Today’s racing is again a hard day to analyse but there seems to be some good valued bets available. View my tips and selections for Royal Ascot Day 2. Special Offer #1: $250 Free Bet –… Read More »
Just Horse Racing photographer Sarah Ebbett provides readers with photo’s from Royal Ascot day 1 including Frankels 11 Length victory which has seen him acquire a 147 Time Form rating, the highest ever. Little Bridge’s gallant win in the King Stand Stakes and Ortensia’s disappointing 9th. Frankel winning the Queen Anne Stakes… Read More »
Hong Kong galloper ‘Little Bridge’ was too strong in today’s second Group 1 race at Royal Ascot. Little Bridge was taken the front pack before staying off all challenges. Australian mare Ortensia finished off well but couldnt match it with some of the world’s best sprinters. Placings: 1st: Little Bridge… Read More »
