Author: Joel Roberts

1m4f  Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) With everything Charlie Appleby runs either winning or getting beaten in a photo, everything points to Godolphin success here with first string Nations Pride – and I have admittedly got a few quid on him antepost – but the fact of the…

1m1½f  (1m1f110y) Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) This race revolves around Nashwa running to form, as over 10f she has arguably been the best filly in Europe this season – if only just. She’s got a great draw and broke well in the French Oaks,…

1m  FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (Grade 1) (3yo+) (Turf)  (3yo+) The betting is all about last year’s Juvenile Turf winner Modern Games and after his Canada romp it’s not hard to see why, with North American racing suiting him so well. He did have a hard…

1m  Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Grade 1) (2yo Fillies) (Turf)  (2yo) I’m not convinced the European raiding team is all that strong in this particular race, with Meditate a definite stamina doubt. The home team looks quite strong and it’s hard to ignore the claims of DELIGHT at 6/1. She breaks…

1m  (Str) Vertem Futurity Trophy Stakes (Group 1) (No Geldings)  (Class 1) (2yo) Antepost Derby favourite Auguste Rodin is favourite on account of his pedigree and connections, but he isn’t exactly hot in the market and I suspect bookmakers have him priced there defensively. His overall form can be questioned so I’m happy to…

7f  (Str) Virgin Bet Horris Hill Stakes (Group 3) (Colts & Geldings)  (Class 1) (2yo) I thought KNIGHT looked lovely on debut, bolting up at Yarmouth despite running green. His sire Mehmas is a big plus and he looks to have inherited his trademark game tendencies. This looks an open race as the favourite…

1m4f  (1m3f211y) Qipco British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)  (Class 1) (3yo+) A fabulous betting heat with 14 runners and a favourite who came last on her previous course and distance start. Emily Upjohn has every chance on her form in the spring – particularly her collateral form with…

1m  (Str) Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (Sponsored By Qipco) (Group 1) (British Champions Mile)  (Class 1) (3yo+) Inspiral is rightly a strong favourite here because of her course form and the ease in the ground, but she’s always been a hype horse and that’s got into her price. MODERN GAMES is a short price…

6f  Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series)  (Class 1) (3yo+) Look no further than last year’s winner CREATIVE FORCE, a generous 5/1 favourite with outstanding Ascot form and underfoot conditions to suit. This doesn’t look a deep race and a lot hinges on whether 7f star Kinross can be…

1m  Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac – Criterium des Pouliches (Group 1) (2yo Fillies) (Grande Course) (Turf)  (2yo) I can’t get away from the favourite KELINA here as she’s shown star quality to win on both starts to date. She hasn’t just won, she’s bolted up – and the fact she’s by supersire…