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Value Rater Weekend Review #8

23 December 2014 0 comments

WELCOME to the latest edition of the Value Rater Weekend Review here on RacingAhead.net, where Matt Mitter, the Value Rater, reviews the weekend’s racing.

Cracking mile handicap the highlight at all-weather Kempton card

22 December 2014 0 comments

A competitive all-weather card at Kempton this afternoon including a cracking mile handicap for three-year-olds and upwards. Until Midnight tried to steal the race from the front at Lingfield last time but was chased down close home and has been raised 1lb for that effort.

Josses Hill makes much anticipated chase debut at Ascot

19 December 2014 0 comments

A fascinating card at Ascot this afternoon with the eagerly-awaited chase debut of Josses Hill (2.30) the highlight for Nicky Henderson and Barry Geraghty in the Grade 2 Noel Novices’ Chase. The selection finished runner up to Vautour in the Supreme at the Cheltenham Festival before going one better when scoring at Aintree.

Pre-Christmas treat with Newbury jumps card

17 December 2014 0 comments

A wonderful pre-Xmas treat at Newbury this afternoon with a cracking jumps card including a fascinating Novices’ Handicap Chase over three miles. Oscar Fortune has been raised 2lbs since finishing runner up at Wetherby last time and this winning point-to-pointer must go close for Jonjo O’Neill.

Still no sign of star two milers as Sacre misses Sandown

28 November 2014 0 comments

There’s something of a surreal feel to the ante-post market for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March. Neither of the two market leaders having been seen this season, and there are significant fitness and health questions to answer for both the former champion Sprinter Sacre, and current title holder Sire de Grugy.

Value Rater Weekend Review #4

24 November 2014 0 comments

WELCOME to the latest edition of the Value Rater Weekend Review here on RacingAhead.net, where Matt Mitter, the Value Rater, reviews the weekend’s racing.

Captain Cat must go close in listed contest at Kempton

19 November 2014 0 comments

There is a terrific listed contest at Kempton this evening with Captain Cat (6.25) stepping down in grade having finished fifth on ground softer than ideal in the QEII on Champions’ Day at a soggy Ascot last month.

Minellahalfcentury can continue Paul Nicholls’ top form

12 November 2014 0 comments

The Champion trainer Paul Nicholls’ is beginning to fire on all cylinders after a slow start and Minellahalfcentury (2.10) can make a winning reappearance for the yard on his chase debut at Exeter this afternoon having looked a decent prospect over timber last year.

Value Rater Weekend Review #1

3 November 2014 0 comments

WELCOME to the first ever Value Rater Weekend Review here on RacingAhead.net, where Matt Mitter, the Value Rater, reviews the weekend’s racing.

UK Racing Form Figures Can Pinpoint Races Worth Following

27 October 2014 0 comments

The final mile and a half handicap at Wolves back on 11 October didn’t seem like a particularly interesting affair at the time, but the figures produced by the first 5 home suggested the race had the potential to work out really well, and this has been the case so far.

Cirrus Des Aigles Looking For Second Win At Ascot’s Champions’ Day

15 October 2014 0 comments

The rain is due to clear towards the end of the week but the ground is sure to be soft at best at Ascot on Saturday for Champions’ Day for which Gallic raider Cirrus Des Aigles, looking for a second win in the race, is 6/4 favourite for the feature Champions’ Stakes with Free Eagle 5/2 and Noble Mission 9/2.

Treve To Aim For Unprecedented Third Longchamp Success

13 October 2014 0 comments

The news broke on Saturday that the brilliant Treve would put her date with Dubawi on hold for at least another 12 months as connections have decided to keep her in training as a 5-year-old and aim her at an unprecedented third Arc success in Paris next October.

Nothing Replaces Tradition

7 October 2014 0 comments

The tradition and reputation of Ascot or Epsom will always stand firm, even in the face of apparent adversity. Not […]

Final Interview With Legendary Trainer Toby Balding

3 October 2014 0 comments

As the ‘Value Rater’, I am a top class horse racing form analyst and tipster and have a racing slot every Saturday morning at 10.30am on Castle Down Radio 104.7Fm alongside the broadcaster Simon Davis.

Grandeur Looking To Repeat In Foundation Stakes At Goodwood

24 September 2014 0 comments

Some top class action from Goodwood this afternoon including the listed Foundation Stakes over 10f where Grandeur (3.50) can follow up last year’s win in the corresponding race as long as the ground does not deteriorate too badly.

New Story Backed To Take Haydock Opener

17 July 2014 0 comments

Haydock stage a most informative afternoon card and in the opener Idder is of interest for Roger Varian but as a son of Authorized he might be quite at his best on the forecast good to firm ground and he is overlooked.

Ryan Moore Looking For Upturn In Fortunes With Groor

16 July 2014 0 comments

We begin today’s preview at Leicester where Groor (2.25) is ridden by Ryan Moore for the first time in the opening nursery.

Lynam Has Upper Hand For Today’s July Cup

12 July 2014 0 comments

Irish handler Eddie Lynam holds all the aces in this afternoon’s July Cup with both Royal Ascot winners Sole Power […]

Falmouth Stakes

11 July 2014 0 comments

Sir Michael Stoute’s filly Integral (2.40) heads a field of seven for this afternoon’s feature Falmouth Stakes the famous red […]

Newmarket’s July Cup Kicks Off

10 July 2014 0 comments

Newmarket’s three-day July Cup meeting kicks off this afternoon with Sir Michael Stoute poised for a good day, the trainer […]

Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe

8 July 2014 0 comments

One of the most prestigious races in the flat calendar, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe is always a real […]

Grounds For Concern Ahead Of Saturday Card At Sandown

4 July 2014 0 comments

The state of the ground is fundamental to any turf race and with rain forecast at Sandown ahead of Saturday’s card the hope is that the ground doesn’t deteriorate too much from the good ground which Clerk Of The Course Andrew Cooper was describing the track on Friday.

Royal Ascot Winner The Fugue Drifts Out For Group One Feature At Sandown

3 July 2014 0 comments

Royal Ascot winner The Fugue is out to 9/4 at BetVictor for Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse after eleven were declared on Thursday for Saturday’s Group One feature at Sandown.

Haydock Host Wednesday’s Feature Card

2 July 2014 0 comments

Haydock play host to the feature afternoon card including the feature £25,000 1m 6f handicap for three-year-olds.

Alutiq Can Bounce Back From Royal Ascot Disappointment At Pontefract

30 June 2014 0 comments

Saturday’s Irish Derby proved a stroll in the park for Epsom winner Australia, the Ballydoyle colt that was bred for classic success completed the double with the minimal of fuss and heads the betting as the 3/1 favourite with BetVictor for the Prix De L’Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp in October.

Racing Ahead July Issue Out NOW!

30 June 2014 0 comments

THE July 2014 issue of Racing Ahead is in your shops now! You’ll be able to find us in around 300 WHSmith’s as well as Martin McColl’s, Morrison’s Eason’s and TESCO Ireland, along with numerous independent retailers across the country. To check local stockists, please click here.

William Haggas’ My Spirit Preferred For Feature Race At Newbury

24 June 2014 0 comments

One winner for Godolphin at Royal Ascot in a handicap last week was not a vintage return for the operation and I do not think they have covered themselves in glory since the “resignation” of Racing Manager of 22 years Simon Crisford earlier in the year.

Norfolk Stakes Kicks off Ladies’ Day At Royal Ascot

19 June 2014 0 comments

Ladies’ Day at Royal Ascot kicks off with the Norfolk Stakes over 5f for juveniles and Aidan O’Brien has not saddled the winner of the race since Johannesburg back in 2001 but I think he will put that right courtesy of the unbeaten The Great War (2.30).

Opening Day Of Royal Ascot Finally Here

17 June 2014 0 comments

The eagerly-awaited first day of Royal Ascot is widely regarded as the best days flat racing in the calendar with three Group 1’s on the card including the opening Queen Anne Stakes over the straight mile.

Here Comes When Gets The Vote At Soft Chester

9 May 2014 0 comments

With further rain forecast at Chester it is safe to assume that the ground will be soft for the final day’s action on the Roodee.