Constitution Hill tops the bill on day one of the Grand National meeting as the sport’s pre-eminent star bids to put the seal on a magnificent campaign with victory in the William Hill Aintree Hurdle. There is very little to say about Nicky Henderson’s six-year-old that has not already been said, with six racecourse outings […]
Lucinda Russell may have the Randox Grand National favourite but there could be earlier celebrations if Ahoy Senor shines in the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase. The eight-year-old fell at the 17th fence in the Cheltenham Gold Cup, but prior to that won the Cotswold Chase over course and distance in January. He has shone […]
Most 21-year-olds attending the Randox Grand National on Saturday will be putting on their finery and preparing for a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon at Aintree, but things will be slightly different for Cameron Sword. That is because Sword, a student, is one of seven owners who form part of The Ramblers syndicate, who own the favourite […]
Brighter could take a step up in class after she overcame her evident inexperience to land the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden at Dundalk. Aidan O’Brien’s charge was sent off a 13-8 chance in the five-furlong contest and after taking an early lead, she had to dig deep for Ryan Moore, drifting right but […]
Warren Greatrex’s Ici La Reine will look to add to her unbeaten record in familiar silks at Aintree. The five-year-old has won both of her starts to date, taking bumper contests on the all-weather at Newcastle in both January and February. Her Aintree outing will be her first on turf as she steps up to […]
Brian Hughes will partner Ahoy Senor in Thursday’s Alder Hey Aintree Bowl with Derek Fox still recuperating from injury. Fox has ridden the gelding in all of his starts under rules but a fall from Rowdy Rustler at Wetherby on April 6 has aggravated an existing shoulder problem. The ride on Corach Rambler in the […]
Top-class stayer Trueshan returns to action in the Barry Hills Further Flight Stakes at Nottingham on Wednesday but Mojo Star is now a non-runner. Having won the Goodwood Cup, the Prix du Cadran and claimed a second Long Distance Cup in 2021, Alan King’s Trueshan made a successful start to last season in this one-mile-six-furlong […]
Betfred has been announced as the new sponsor of the Derby and the Oaks at Epsom. The bookmaker has been a longstanding supporter of British racing, with their previous sponsorships including the Cheltenham Gold Cup between 2012 and 2015, the Group One Sprint Cup at Haydock and the Ebor at York. In a three-year deal, […]
A return to ParisLongchamp for the French 1000 Guineas is the ultimate goal for the Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Blue Rose Cen ahead of her reappearance in the Prix de la Grotte on Sunday. The daughter of Churchill made a splash for trainer Christopher Head during her two-year-old season, providing the the son of Freddy […]
Bravemansgame has been cleared to run in the Alder Hey Aintree Bowl Chase at Aintree on Thursday. The Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up was previously owned in partnership by John Dance and Bryan Drew, but the latter is now listed as the sole owner of the eight-year-old. Dance founded Vertem Asset Management, a prominent sponsor within […]