Charlie McCann’s Thursday racing round-up

A wonderful days racing with the highlight Sandown’s evening card featuring a couple of listed contests and two Group 3 races...

No go for Wells Farhh Go

Trainer Tim Easterby has announced that Wells Farhh Go will not be running in the Derby at Epsom a week on...

Withhold playing the waiting game

Trainer Roger Charlton is staying patient with impressive Cesarewitch winner Withhold and will not race him at Sandown. The five-year-old had...

Charlie McCann’s Wednesday racing round-up

The most significant news coming out of Epsom‘s Breakfast With The Stars on Tuesday morning was the confirmation from trainer John...

Cox has high hopes for Oaks contender Perfect Clarity

Clive Cox has “enormous confidence” in Perfect Clarity ahead of next week’s Investec Oaks after a gallop around Epsom on Tuesday....

O’Brien has plenty of options for Curragh

Aidan O’Brien is planning to run US Navy Flag and Gustav Klimt in the Irish 2000 Guineas, while Threeandfourpence could also...

Charlie McCann’s Tuesday racing round-up

ITV breaks new ground on Thursday when they televise evening racing on ITV 4 from Sandown Park with the Group 3...

Royal Ascot off the agenda for Herculean

Roger Charlton doesn’t think Herculean is ready to take on Group One company and has ruled out a trip to Royal...

Ascot aim for Thundering Blue

Trainer David Menuisier says Thundering Blue is likely to compete at Royal Ascot if the conditions suit. Thundering Blue secured a...

Charlie McCann’s weekend racing tips

Sixteen to post for the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes the highlight at Newbury this afternoon and the ground appears to have...

Stradivarius boosts Gold Cup hopes

Stradivarius has boosted his chances of challenging for the Gold Cup at Ascot after winning the Yorkshire Cup. The four-year-old returned...

Fabricate set for Sandown trip

Trainer Michael Bell insists Fabricate is in “great form” ahead of another trip to Sandown later this month. The six-year-old had...

Patient plan for Capri return

Aidan O’Brien says Capri’s shoulder injury means he is now being scheduled for an autumn return. Last season’s winner of the...

Injuries force Wuheida retirement

Godolphin have confirmed that injury has forced them to retire dual Group One winner Wuheida. The four-year-old won her maiden at...

Turner revels in Ascot success

Hayley Turner expressed her delight after riding Ripp Orf to victory in the totescoop6 Victoria Cup at Ascot on Saturday. Turner...

Tate confident of Hey Gaman’s stamina

Trainer James Tate is confident Hey Gaman will handle the trip in the Emirates Poule D’Essai Des Poulains at Longchamp on...

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...