Charlie McCann’s weekend racing round-up

Haydock Park stage today’s feature meeting and the highlight is the Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes and confidence in Dutch...

O’Brien unsure on Creevytennant Stratford bid

Trainer Fergal O’Brien says Creevytennant is in “great form” but he doesn’t know how the 14-year-old will handle Stratford. Creevytennant is...

Charlie McCann’s Thursday racing round-up

Haydock stage the first of their three-day June Meeting today with the highlight Saturday’s Group 3 John Of Gaunt Stakes. I...

Nicholls remembers ‘magic’ Denman

Trainer Paul Nicholls has reflected on his “magic horse” Denman after confirming that he died on Tuesday at the age of...

Mullins confirms Djakadam retirement

Dual Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Djakadam has been forced to retire form racing due to injury, trainer Willie Mullins has confirmed....

Charlie McCann’s Monday racing round-up

There will be no Triple Crown winner for at least another year with Guineas winner Saxon Warrior a well beaten fourth...

Masar heads for Irish Derby

Trainer Charlie Appleby has confirmed that Masar could now run in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh after...

James Garfield set to feature at Royal Ascot

Trainer George Scott has revealed that James Garfield is being aimed at the Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot. The three-year-old won...

Masar claims the Derby

Masar stormed to Derby glory at Epsom to give Charlie Appleby his maiden Classic triumph. The three-year-old went off at 16/1...

Charlie McCann´s Derby tips

The Derby remains the most famous flat race in the world and today’s race sees the unbeaten 2000 Guineas winner Saxon...

Charlie McCann´s weekend racing tips

The Investec Oaks is one of two Group 1 contests from Epsom this afternoon as nine fillies go to post for...

Weld pleased with Derby hope Hazapour 

Trainer Dermot Weld says Hazapour is in top shape for the Investec Derby at Epsom on Saturday. The Derrinstown Derby Trial...

Charlie McCann´s Wednesday horseracing roundup and tips

The form of Hazapour’s Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial win at Leopardstown was given a huge boost when the fourth home Platinum...

Derby ride excites Dettori

Frankie Dettori admits he is feeling good about his chances of winning Saturday’s Investec Derby on Hazapour. The Italian heads to...

Charlie McCann’s Tuesday racing round-up

News  that James Doyle is free to ride Young Rascal for William Haggas in Saturday’s Derby with Silvestre de Sousa booked...

Dan’s Dream set to miss Ascot

The Mick Channon-trained Dan’s Dream is set to be handed a mid-season break, meaning a race at Ascot is not on...

Haggas happy to bide his time

Trainer Williams Haggas admits he will wait until next week before deciding if Sea of Class runs in the Investec Oaks...

Eustace reveals Royal Ascot thinking

Assistant trainer Harry Eustace has confirmed Society Power is being considered for two races at Royal Ascot after his win at...

Varian could pull Defoe out of Curragh Gold Cup

Trainer Roger Varian is undecided if Defoe will run in the Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh on Sunday amid concerns...

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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...