Posts By: Simon Double

  • “WOODY” AIMS TO TRANSFER FORM FROM HQ TO ASCOT

    SOLARIO RACING’S Dancinginthewoods runs at Ascot today in the 4.10, a 6f 0-85 handicap and he aims to transfer his good form at Newmarket this summer to the home of the royal meeting. He is one of eight runners, is drawn seven and Andrea Atzeni rides for the first time.  The ground is Good, Good to… Read more »

  • SILVESTRE DE SOUSA INTERESTING BOOKING FOR SPEAR

    FLAMING SPEAR has the services of former three times champion jockey, Silvestre de Sousa today when lining up for the 7.55 at Chelmsford, a mile handicap. Once a very talented horse, the 9yo has become rather a monkey in his dotage, being reluctant to go in the stalls and rather slow to come out.  There is… Read more »

  • CHARMING KID WINS BY THE CLOSEST OF NOSES!

    CHARMING KID won a thrilling finish at Wolverhampton today and just hung on by the closest of noses under Adam Kirby to deny market rival, Atiyah. The Charm Spirit 5yo gelding was only having his third run of the season, having run well 20 days ago when second at Lingfield, that run coming after a long lay-off. This was… Read more »

  • CHARMING KID SUPPORTED TO GET HEAD IN FRONT

      CHARMING KID has come in for solid support in the 3.15 at Wolverhampton, a six-runner 5f handicap and he is second favourite at around 9/4 under Adam Kirby. The front-runner could have too much early toe for his five rivals and having been third and second in his two starts this year, he can… Read more »

  • TWILIGHT MADNESS THE BIG DANGER TO YIMOU

    YIMOU has been knocking at the door recently with two seconds in his last two starts at Newmarket but today he returns to Windsor over 6f and this dual course winner (once over distance) should go well in the 5.25, a 0-85 handicap over 6f for 3yos and upwards. The 6yo son of Kodiac is… Read more »

  • “TAMAYUZ” OWNERS CHOOSE SHARP DISTINCTION

    TODAY was the Naming Day for Solario Racing (Berkhamsted) owners’ Tamayuz 2yo and the name voted for by some margin was SHARP DISTINCTION. The name used both the sire, Tamayuz, which in Arabic means, distinction while the dam, Pin Cushion led to Sharp.  The owners clearly thought it struck a chord as it won easily by 24… Read more »

  • JAMES DOYLE INTERESTING BOOKING FOR BROXI

    BROXI runs in the 6.55 at Kempton tonight and the booking of James Doyle catches the eye. The son of Kodi Bear started his Dean Ivory career rated 92 which was far too high but after eight runs for Harper Lodge Farm, none of which really set the world alight, he has dropped down the… Read more »

  • TAMAYUZ x PIN CUSHION SOLD OUT!

    THE exciting chestnut 2yo gelding by Tamayuz x Pin Cushion is now fully subscribed in the Solario Racing (Berkhamsted) syndicate. His work has been eye-catching during recent weeks and he’s definitely turned a few heads with his long stride.  Current and previous owners have been keen to get involved in what looks a promising 2yo who… Read more »

  • KERRERA KNOCKING AT THE DOOR

    KERRERA, who has been knocking at the door of late, tries to make it win number three today when one of 12 runners in the 0-55 handicap over a mile at Chelmsford today (4.10pm). The 8yo daughter of Champs Elysees is hard to win with as her record of just two victories in 35 starts indicates… Read more »

  • STEP UP IN TRIP TO SUIT PLEDGE

    PLEDGE OF HONOUR steps up in trip to 1m4f for the first time when running at Newmarket this afternoon (3.40pm) in a six-runner 12f handicap and the increase in distance could well suit. He was running on last time out over 1m2f, suggesting the extra two furlongs could be to the five-year-old’s advantage. The Shamardal… Read more »