by Andy Holding | Jun 20, 2023 | Best Times
June 15 – Haydock – Purosangue – 93 Despite having the benefit of the near rail, the performance of Andrew Balding’s inmate should not be detracted and he looks a colt of some promise on the evidence of his opening display. The way he quickened...
by Andy Holding | Jun 13, 2023 | Best Times
June 6 – Leicester – Ziryab – 99 John & Thady Gosden’s colt proved no match for stable mate Mostabshir at York previously, but he looked a totally different proposition when dominating from the front to see off some promising types inside...
by Andy Holding | Jun 6, 2023 | Best Times
June 1 – Ripon – Fulfilled – 102 A low grade handicap noted for its big speed figure for the grade, so it is probably wise to take a positive view until proven otherwise. The winner, having his first run of the season, was given a patient ride...
by Andy Holding | Jun 1, 2023 | Best Times
May 21 – Ripon – Asadna – 100 If there were proof needed that the modern day two-year-old is getting more precocious, George Boughey’s colt provided all the evidence we required with a performance of breathtaking brilliance on his debut. Sitting off...
by Andy Holding | May 24, 2023 | Best Times
May 17 – York – Azure Blue – 101 One of last season’s most improved fillies, Michael Dods’ inmate carried on where she left off with her biggest success so far to date and she looks set for another productive campaign at this level. In...
by Andy Holding | May 16, 2023 | Best Times
May 10 – Chester – Savethelastdance – 102 As far as Classic trials go, this was pretty much the perfect performance by Aidan O’Brien’s filly and even at this stage, it is hard to think of anything capable of lowering her colours if she is...