Tag: horse-racing

  • Andab sets the standard in Burradon!

    Andab sets the standard in Burradon!

    The Burradon Stakes will open the card at Newcastle on Good Friday and I fully expect Andab to go off a warm favourite on the day. The current 5/2 available looks too big, and with just six rivals taking him on I would be disappointed to see him beaten. A full-brother to Group 1 winning…

  • La Botte looking to put foot down in the Lincoln!!

    La Botte looking to put foot down in the Lincoln!!

    At this point in time, I don’t have a particularly strong opinion on the Lincoln Handicap looking at the current prices. Having backed La Botte in the Lincoln Trial Handicap at Wolverhampton three weeks ago, I hastily backed him for this after seeing him anchored eight-lengths off the leader before they had even gone 100yards.…

  • Spy can Catch them all in the Cammidge!!

    Spy can Catch them all in the Cammidge!!

    The Cammidge Trophy has been a good stepping stone for sprinters the past few seasons. Montassib, who lines up once again, started his 2024 season with victory in this before going on to win the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock later in the season, and Invincible Army took this race in 2019 before taking…

  • The Flat is BACK for 2026 with the Brocklesby!!

    The Flat is BACK for 2026 with the Brocklesby!!

    There won’t be many more difficult puzzles to solve this season than the opening race at Doncaster on Lincoln Handicap day. The Class 2 Brocklesby Stakes will see a maximum of 15 juveniles make their racecourse debuts, and unless you are well connected, it will be very difficult to know what has been showing up…