Author: Paul Davidson

2m1f Racing Post Handicap Chase (4yo+) THE FOLKES TIARA returns for the third year in a row in this race. She won last year off a 7lbs lower mark, but put in close to a career best on her seasonal reappearance last time out. That has led to a 5lb…

2m1f William Hill Formby Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (3yo+) This is a belter of a race with Grade 2 winner Potters Charm putting his unbeaten record under rules to the test against several exciting prospects. It wouldn’t surprise me if any of these seven novice hurdlers…

2m4½f Ladbrokes Best Odds Guaranteed On Racing Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race) (Class 3) (4yo+ 0-130) This is a competitive contest with Asta La Pasta currently favourite at the time of writing for the Skeltons. He put in an eyecatching performance last time out from the back of the…

3m2f Coral Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race) (Class 1) (4yo+) It’s hardly a high class renewal of the Coral Gold Cup, but it is an intriguing one where you could realistically give every horse a chance. Second-season chasers tend to do very well in this race and…

2m Lexus Melbourne Cup (Grade 1 Handicap) (Turf) (3yo+) This is not a vintage edition of the race and it’s been robbed of a number of star performers, ruled out by the stringent vetinary checks which seems to be a bit of a nonsense as times. As a result, this…

5f Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Grade 1) (2yo) (Turf) (2yo) The Americans don’t appear to have a particularly strong set of runners in the Juvenile Turf Sprint so I’d imagine it’s highly likely that we will see an International winner. The European sprinters look closely matched on the bare…

6f William Hill Prospect Stakes (Registered As The Doncaster Stakes) (Listed Race) (Class 1) (2yo) This is a hot Listed contest with several chances. But I like the look of DIEGO VENTURA for Wathnan Racing. The son of Mehmas won a decent maiden for Gavin Cromwell in Ireland before moving…

6f Qipco British Champions Sprint Stakes (Group 1) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+) The sprinting division may be devoid of a real superstar at the moment, but you could hardly have asked for a more competitive Champions Sprint here at Ascot. I could have a shortlist as long as…

1m7½f ((Inner) Qipco British Champions Long Distance Cup (Group 2) (British Champions Series) (Class 1) (3yo+) There is no doubt that Kyprios is a class stayer that has carried all before him this season despite a near career-ending injury in 2023. He has been superb all season and will most…

2m2f (Row) Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap (Heritage Handicap) (Class 2) (3yo+) I’ve seen much stronger renewals of this race in the past so I’d say the Irish staying Handicap form will be lightyears ahead of the British. The top two in the market both have unexposed profiles off long breaks,…