PM Boris Johnson was back at the helm today and issued a firm reminder to the British public that the country still needs to be patient at a time of “maximum risk.” Meanwhile British racing is still pressing ahead behind the scenes with plans for a resumption of racing behind closed doors. Back at No.10 and speaking for… Read more »
Posts By: Simon Double
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FRENCH RACING GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR MAY 11TH!
RACING in this country received some good news today when it was announced by France Galop last night that French racing is set to resume behind closed doors on Monday 11 May. Only a trainer, jockey and one stable groom will be permitted on the racecourse for each runner but it is a welcome resumption… Read more »
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BHA OFFERING LIGHT AT THE END OF A DARK TUNNEL
THE BHA is, behind the scenes, planning for a resumption of racing when it gets the green light from Government, although this will probably not be until June at the earliest. The last racing on British soil was on Tuesday 17th March when meetings took place behind closed doors at Taunton and Wetherby. Officially, the British… Read more »
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BRITISH RACING SUSPENDED – INEVITABLE OR PREMATURE?
RACING may have been suspended in Britain from Wednesday19 March and many saw it coming but was it premature, especially given across the Irish sea, racing has continued behind closed doors in the Emerald Isle? Harold Wilson was attributed with saying “A week’s a long time in politics.” A week is certainly a long time in… Read more »
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CHELTENHAM: “THE LULL BEFORE THE STORM?”
CHELTENHAM went ahead despite concerns about coronavirus and although crowds were down 5.5% over the four days, still a quarter of a million racegoers enjoyed another scinitillating Festival with thrilling top quality racing and tales of joy for some and heartache for others. Last year, with a record attendance of 266,557 over the four days,… Read more »
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ELJADDAAF VERSUS FIGHTING TEMERAIRE AT CHELMSFORD
DEAN IVORY runs two in the same race at Chelmsford tonight (7pm), Fighting Temeraire and Eljaddaaf and both were well handicapped but which of the two will finish in front of the other and can either win this 7f handicap? Fighting Temeraire, winner last time out, has won four times in the last twelve months including… Read more »
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CLASSIC STAR HAS EACH-WAY SQUEAK
THE STABLE runs three today at Kempton and Classic Star in the 7.20, a mile handicap has each-way claims at around 5/1. Sophie Ralston, who won on the horse earlier this year is on board and if things fall fight for the 4yo son of Sea The Moon, he could be in the shake-up. Silver… Read more »
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ONE COOL DADDY INTERESTING WITH DWYER ABOARD
MARTIN DWYERY’S only ride of the day is aboard the stable’s One Cool Daddy at Wolverhampton today (6.10pm) and the booking may be significant. The former Derby-winning jockey rode the Scat Daddy 4yo in October last year at Kempton, the only time has ridden him and the pair were second. Today’s off two pounds higher… Read more »
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FLYER BIDS FOR COURSE AND DISTANCE HAT TRICK
FANTASTIC FLYER bids for a course and distance hat trick the six-times winning filly runs in a 6f handicap at Chelmsford this evening (5.55pm). She’s won her last two starts at the Essex track both against her own sex so it will not be easy competing back in mixed company, especially as she is up… Read more »
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DEAN IVORY HITS 500 CAREER WINS!
DEAN IVORY last night won his 500th race since taking out a trainer’s licence in 2002 when Fantastic Flyer, lived up to her name at Chelmsford, bolting up by three lengths under Sophie Ralston in a 6f fillies’ handicap. The 5yo daughter of Harbour Watch was bidding for her seventh win after breaking her duck last April… Read more »
