Author: Paul Davidson

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,…

1m2f Prix de l’Opera Longines (Group 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf) (3yo+) In possibly the most competitive race of the day, I don’t believe there is a standout pick. Sparkling Plenty could really benefit from the drop back to 1m 2f and softer ground having been highly…

7f Qatar Prix de la Foret Presente par Education Above All (Group 1) (3yo+) (New Course) (Turf) (3yo+) The old boy Kinross runs for the fourth time in the Foret and he was back to form last time out with a successful appearance. Ramatuelle could be set to run at…

5f Prix de l’Abbaye de Longchamp Longines (Group 1) (2yo+) (Sprint Course) (Turf) (2yo+) Bradsell might be the best sprinter in Europe at the moment and a draw in stall 9 may not be beyond him for a race where being drawn low is a massive advantage. He renews his…

1m6f Qatar Prix de Royallieu (Group 1) (3yo+ Fillies & Mares) (Grande Course) (Turf) (3yo+) Term Of Endearment is a very worthy favourite for this contest and is clearly improving for Henry De Bromhead. But this contest has a wide-open feel with plenty in here needing to prove they stay…