Weekly blog – June 14 – June 20

June 14 – Cork – Spruan Nua – 80 Jim Bolger’s filly has been a bit of a slow burn in terms of her figures but her number in this Group 3 contest suggests she very much belongs in the big league. In a well run race, she finished off best of all...

Daily blog – June 22

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING MONDAY JUNE 22 6.25 BALLINROBE Mano Chicago sets the standard with a rating of 80 but he looks vulnerable on account of his lack of progression of late and he is worth taking on with BIG DISPUTE, who arrives here with a rather...

Daily blog – June 21

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING SUNDAY JUNE 21 3.05 PONTEFRACT Given the week Joseph O’Brien has enjoyed, the sight of Lemsairbat is enough to send shivers down the spine of her rivals but she does face some stern opposition on the home front and the pick could...

Daily blog – June 20

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING SATURDAY JUNE 20 2.30 ROYAL ASCOT The race won by Libertango was regally advertised by George Boughey’s filly in the Albany Stakes here today and it would come as no surprise if SAVAGE MARINER were too follow suit and go well in...

Daily blog – June 19

DAILY RACING PREVIEW BY ANDY HOLDING FRIDAY JUNE 19 2.30 ROYAL ASCOT Sun Goddess looks the standout candidate in this quality Group 2 for fillies and it is hard to make a solid case for not being a short price favourite. She created a very favourable impression behind...