Charlie McCann Chester Thursday tips

The first of the feature races on Day Two of Chester‘s May meeting is the listed Dee Stakes and I am...

Burke eyes Chantilly next for Laurens

Karl Burke is planning to take Laurens to the Prix de Diane at Chantilly next after a strong display in Sunday’s...

Chester Vase glory for Young Rascal

William Haggas was delighted after Derby hopeful Young Rascal won the Centennial Celebration – MBNA Chester Vase at Chester. The 57-year-old...

Saxon Warrior storms to 2000 Guineas glory

The Aidan O’Brien-trained Saxon Warrior claimed victory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. The unbeaten three-year-old won by...

Newmarket success for Defoe

Favourite Defoe survived a brief scare to win the Dunaden Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday for trainer Roger Varian....

Sport of Kings Partners with Lingfield Park

Sport of Kings Watches are happy to announce their continued cooperation with Lingfield Park, one of the most popular racecourses in...

Amber flying under the radar

Connections feel Liquid Amber can “give a good account of herself” on Sunday in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. The...

Epsom an option for Mildenberger

Mildenberger could yet contest the Investec Derby at Epsom if he impresses at York later this month. Mildenberger doesn’t hold an...

Charlie McCann’s Thursday racing round-up

The declarations for the 2018 2000 Guineas will be announced this morning with Aidan O’Brien likely to run both Gustav Klimt...

Charlie McCann’s Wednesday racing round-up

It was hard not to be impressed by Cracksman’s win in the Gp 1 Prix Ganay at new-look Longchamp on Sunday...

Oppenheimer reveals Cracksman hopes

Anthony Oppenheimer is confident that Cracksman can enjoy a successful season after his impressive win at Paris Longchamp on Sunday. The...

McDonald has high hopes for 1000 Guineas

PJ McDonald is hopeful of winning his first outing in the Qipco 1000 Guineas aboard Laurens at Newmarket on Sunday. The...

Elarqam primed for 2000 Guineas

Connections of Elarqam say they are confident of a good showing in Saturday’s 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. The Mark Johnston-trained runner...

Happily leads 1000 Guineas field

Ante-post favourite Happily leads an 18-strong field of fillies confirmed for the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday. Aidan O’Brien‘s...

Charlie McCann’s Tuesday racing preview

Saturday’s Bet365 Gold Cup winner Step Back will be aimed at the 2019 Grand National next term and has been introduced...

Charlie McCann’s Monday racing preview

We said goodbye to the 2018 jumps season at Sandown on Saturday and Altior again hinted that he was ready for...

Bank looking to Beat the field in Lockinge

Beat The Bank is expected to make his seasonal return in the Lockinge Stakes on May 19. Last year’s Sir Henry...

Charlton taking his time with Herculean

Connections say Roger Charlton is unwilling to rush Herculean ahead of his long-awaited return to the fray. The three-year-old cruised home...

TODAY AT SANDOWN

Bet365 Classic Trial Day The Bet365 Classic Trial Day (Friday 27 April) is Sandown‘s traditional flat-season curtain-raiser. The highlight is the...

Djakadam set for French trip

Trainer Willie Mullins has revealed Djakadam is being considered for the meeting at Auteuil next month. Djakadam recently finished second in...

Gosden considering Stradivarius’ options

Trainer John Gosden has confirmed Stradivarius will return at either Ascot or York next month. Stradivarius was in hugely impressive form...

Charlie McCann’s Friday racing preview

There is no doubt who is the star attraction on Day Four of the Punchestown Festival with the unbeaten Samcro stepping...

Headway backed ahead of 2000 Guineas

Trainer William Haggas says Headway is in “pretty good shape” ahead of the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. The colt impressed...

Charlie McCann Punchestown Thursday tips

Irish racing kicked themselves in the foot on Tuesday by their appalling handling of the incident at the final fence involving...

No Kentucky Derby for Gronkowski

Highly-rated runner Gronkowski has been ruled out of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs due to illness. Owners Phoenix Thoroughbreds confirmed...

Charlie McCann on Punchestown day two

Today’s Punchestown Gold Cup is the highlight of the five-day Irish racing Festival although the first three home in last month’s...

Kelly set for spell out

Jockey Tony Kelly is set for a spell away from racing after undergoing back surgery following a fall at Southwell on...

Veracious ruled out of Newmarket trip

Veracious will not compete in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket after suffering a setback in training. The three-year-old, who was...

Punchestown day one by Charlie McCann

The first day of the Punchestown Festival is today’s racing highlight and the ground is described as yielding (good to soft)...

Charlie McCann’s Monday racing round-up

I was not particularly impressed with either of the Newbury Guineas’ trials winners (Dan’s Dream/Fred Darling and James Garfield Greenham) and...