Flat Horses

Harbinger, Canford Cliffs and Goldikova are true Champions

In the last eight days we have witnessed some terrific horse racing starting on the 24th July with the unbelievable performance of Harbinger (pictured)  in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot. If he continues to improve he will be up there with the “Greats”. Workforce was expected by many to win…

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2010

The King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes was first run in 1951. It was a race designed for the finest horses from different generations and from different countries to compete over one and a half miles at Ascot. The winner would be recognized as a true champion. Workforce pictured winning the Epsom Derby will…

Newmarket July Festival 2010

Full marks to Newmarket racecourses for giving concessions on all admission prices to all enclosures for all their meetings including the July Festival which starts on Wednesday 7th. The Wednesday is called the Abu Dhabi Day where the feature race will be the Etihad Airways Falmouth Stakes, a Group 1 run over 1 mile for…

Coral Eclipse at Sandown 2010

To get away from the Football and Tennis for a little while tomorrow we have the Group 1 Coral Eclipse run over 1 mile 2 furlongs at Sandown Park. Considering the race is worth £500,000.00 there is a poor turn out with only six runners. Last year we had a great race between Sea the Stars…

Countdown to Royal Ascot 2010

Horse racing is a minority sport. Royal Ascot starts next Tuesday 15th June and will face fierce competition for interest and betting from football and the World Cup. For the armchair viewer ATR are covering all races every day from Ascot. What a feast we have in store. Workforce’s scintillating win in the Epsom Derby last…

Countdown to Epsom Derby 2010

It is three weeks since the Newmarket 2000 Guineas was run and now under two weeks before the Epsom Derby 2010 is run. As usual Aidan O’Brien and the Coolmore team appear to hold a “good hand of cards”. They have the leading four in the antepost market in St. Nicholas Abbey, Cape Blanco, Midas Touch…

Irish 2000 Guineas 2010

The Abu Dhabi Irish 2000 Guineas will be run tomorrow (Saturday) at the Curragh. Based on the form in the Newmarket 2000 Guineas three weeks ago, Canford Cliffs (pictured) should come home in front. He was 3rd behind Makfi, Xtension was 4th and Fencing Master was 7th. The Aidan O’Brien horses’ all seem to improve after their…

Newmarket 2000 and 1000 Guineas 2010

The first classics of the flat season are run tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday at Newmarket over 1 mile. Stanjames.com sponsors both races which are each worth £400,000.00. The 2000 Guineas has St. Nicholas Abbey (pictured) as a warm favourite. Based on his form when winning the Racing Post Trophy at the back end of last season…

Review of Breeders' Cup Classic Race 2009

What an extraordinary race the American mare Zenyatta ran in the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Santa Anita on Saturday evening. She looked virtually tailed off early on and then showed a tremendous turn of foot to catch and pass the entire field and win with her ears pricked as pictured. Rip Van Winkle was hugely…

Champions Day at Newmarket 2009

Champions Day at Newmarket on Saturday 17th October provides a terrific days racing again with the centre piece being the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes worth £350,000.00. The race is for 3 year olds and above and will be run over 1 mile 2 furlongs. Fame and Glory is the favourite but he disappointed in the…