Posts containing the tag Aidan O’Brien

ST JAMES’S PALACE STAKES (Group 1) 7f213y (Rnd)

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The £250,000 contest is one of three successive Group 1 races. Aidan O’Brien has four entered at this stage but we cannot see him winning this race this year!  Royal Ascot RACECOURSE TEMPLATE (Home Page) Classic hero Poetic Flare and the unbeaten Mostahdaf are among 13 colts declared for the St James’s Palace Stakes … Continue reading

2021 Cazoo Derby (Group 1) 1m4f6y

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The Racing Horse offers our racecourse template, some pertinent numbers and astute betting advice in readiness for this year’s open looking £1.125m Cazoo Epsom Derby. The action will be shown live on ITV1, with coverage from 1.35pm to 5pm. EPSOM RACECOURSE TEMPLATE 4.30 Epsom: The Cazoo Derby (Group1) 1m4f6y ITV 12/12: At least 1 … Continue reading

2020 Melbourne Cup Facts & Figures (but are they relevant?)

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The Racing Horse has an in-depth look at the Melbourne Cup and highlighted a new trend that looks likely to continue at least in the short-term. It is well worth a read before looking at the numbers… 2020 MELBOURNE CUP – Cause For Concern! We follow up a personal view of the Melbourne Cup … Continue reading

2020 MELBOURNE CUP – Cause For Concern!

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Love, loyalty and bond for the Melbourne Cup has lived in my heart for 53 years but I am now concerned about its future – I would like to explain why. In all its manifestations the Melbourne Cup is the one race or sporting event in the world that genuinely and emotionally connects with the … Continue reading

Melbourne Cup Update

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On Saturday night the trainers, owners and connections of 24 fabulous horses will attend the Phar Lap Lounge on the Flemington Racecourse for the live televised draw of the 2019 Melbourne Cup. This great race is taking shape regarding runners and riders and at this stage it looks as though there could be 11 UK … Continue reading

Betfred Derby Trial Stakes (Listed)

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This race is a Derby trial in name only as the last horse to take this and win the Classic was High Rise back in 1998 and a lot of horses have tried. Just five go to post which is disgraceful given there is £56k on offer. 4.00 Lingfield: Betfred Derby Trial Stakes (Listed … Continue reading

Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1)

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The powerful Aidan O’Brien camp have been unable to dominate the 1,000 Guineas as per the 2,000 with just two wins but today try to land their third with Minding. This classy filly rounded-off last season with an very eye-catching win in the Group One Dubai Fillies’ Mile over this course and distance, and … Continue reading