Samcro’s Gold Cup dream may hinge on this season

Ruby Walsh has told connections of Samcro to think very carefully before deciding to stay over hurdles this season. That is if the long-term career goal is to win a Cheltenham Gold Cup with the...

James Doyle ready to work for Sea Of Class

Jockey James Doyle insists he is willing to lose some weight in order to partner Sea Of Class if she is supplemented for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Doyle usually avoids rides that are below 8st 12lb...

Life Of Riley aims to Rip up Gosden’s track record

Life Of Riley will attempt to put a blemish on the excellent Ripon record of trainer John Gosden in the Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy, 2018 Stakes on Monday. The Clarehaven handler has an admirable 27 per...

Sir Michael Stoute casting Expert Eye towards France

Sir Michael Stoute believes Expert Eye is "not far off" being Group One class and has suggested he'll look at some big-race targets in France next. Expert Eye saw off admirable veteran Gordon Lord Byron...

Stars set for Nunthorpe rematch

Battaash and Blue Point are set to re-engage in battle in the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York on Friday afternoon. Charlie Appleby's Blue Point ran down Battaash to win the King's Stand Stakes at...

William Haggas aims for ‘special’ Yorkshire Oaks success

William Haggas admits it will be "special" if Sea Of Class can add the Darley Yorkshire Oaks to her CV on day two of the Knavesmire's Ebor Festival. The daughter of Sea The Stars impressively won the...

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James Doyle excited for York challenge

Jockey James Doyle has described Poet’s Word as the "toughest" horse he has ever ridden as the five-year-old prepares to run in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Wednesday. The bay horse...

Mark Johnston vows to target Classics

Mark Johnston is on the verge of becoming the winning-most trainer in British racing but he's now vowing to start going after the big prizes in earnest. The Middleham handler is on the brink of passing...

Arc aim for Defoe

Roger Varian has earmarked a Group One contest in Germany for his leading middle-distance performer Defoe ahead of a potential tilt at the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in the autumn. Defoe hasn't been...

Connections pleased with Roaring Lion’s progress

Trainer John Gosden admits connections have been pleased with Roaring Lion’s current fitness levels as he prepares to run in the Juddmonte International at York later this month. Connections stepped...

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