Friday 16 May 2008 at 09:11

Tartan Bearer has emerged as a leading contender for the Epsom Derby after impressing when winning the Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.

Sir Michael-Stoute's colt beat Frozen Fire into second, with Craven Stakes winner Twice Over third and Classic Trial victor Centennial trailing home in fourth.

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Friday 16 May 2008 at 09:09

Cesare and Haradasun will both feature in the 12-runner field for Saturday's Juddmonte Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.

The James Fanshawe-trained Cesare won a listed race at Ascot last month and that impressive performance has seen the seven-year-old installed as 7/2 favourite with Coral for the Lockinge.

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Thursday 15 May 2008 at 09:24

Lush Lashes is the new favourite for the Epsom Oaks after her comfortable victory in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday.

The Jim Bolger-trained filly only managed to finish sixth in the 1,000 Guineas but looked more suited to the longer distance at York, as she beat Cape Amber by five lengths, with the well fancied Dar Re Mi and Moonstone coming home third and fourth.

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Wednesday 14 May 2008 at 12:16

Epsom Derby favourite Twice Over may not run in Thursday's Totesport.com Dante Stakes at York, trainer Henry Cecil has revealed.

The colt, who established himself as a leading contender for the classic by winning the Craven Stakes at Newmarket last month, is one of six entries for the Dante.

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Tuesday 13 May 2008 at 09:05

A firm favourite for the Epsom Oaks is likely to emerge from Wednesday's clash between Moonstone and Dar Re Mi in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York, according to a leading bookmaker.

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Monday 12 May 2008 at 09:02

Washington Irving's price for the Epsom Derby has drifted significantly after he was well beaten in the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial at Leopardstown on Sunday.

The Dermot Weld-trained Casual Conquest won by six lengths from Aidan O'Brien's colt, with Kevin Prendergast's Moiqen a further length-and-a-half back in third.

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Friday 09 May 2008 at 08:17

Godolphin trainer Saeed Bin Suroor is expecting a strong performance from Alexandros in the Addleshaw Goddard Dee Stakes at Chester on Friday.

The colt won three times in France last year, but finished third behind Myboycharlie and subsequent 1,000 Guineas winner Natagora in the group one Darley Prix Morny at Deauville last time out.

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Thursday 08 May 2008 at 09:53

Sail proved she is a genuine contender for the Epsom Oaks with victory at Chester on Wednesday, according to jockey Johnny Murtagh.

The Coolmore filly finished strongly to defeat the Barry Hills-trained Sugar Mint by half a length in the Cheshire Oaks and claim her first win in three starts.

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Thursday 08 May 2008 at 08:44

Aidan O'Brien will seek further success at the Roodee when he sends out Vivaldi and Wassily Kandisky in Thursday's Bank of America Chester Vase.

Coolmore enjoyed victory in the Cheshire Oaks at Chester on Wednesday when Johnny Murtagh's mount Sail beat Sugar Mint by half a length.

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Wednesday 07 May 2008 at 09:23

The ground and the draw are likely to favour Highland Legacy in Wednesday's Chester Cup, according to trainer Michael Bell.

Highland Legacy is 4/1 favourite with Paddy Power for the Chester showpiece following his victory in the Totesport BetXtra Handicap at Ripon last month - the four-year-old's third consecutive win.

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Tuesday 06 May 2008 at 11:08

Johnny Murtagh has been handed an unexpected chance to win the Chester Cup after being given the ride on Tilt.

The Irishman piloted Henrythenavigator to victory in Saturday's 2000 Guineas and now has the opportunity to record another big race success at Chester on Wednesday.

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Tuesday 06 May 2008 at 11:07

Aidan O'Brien has revealed that the owners of 2000 Guineas winner Henrythenavigator are keen for him to run in the Epsom Derby.

The Coolmore colt chased down favourite New Approach in the closing stages of the season's first classic to win by a nose, but afterwards his trainer ruled out running him in June's Derby.

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Friday 02 May 2008 at 10:03

Jockey Christophe Lemaire is confident Natagora can justify her status as favourite for Sunday's 1000 Guineas at Newmarket.

French fillies have struggled to make an impact in the classic in recent years, with no cross-channel raider winning since Hatoof in 1992.

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Friday 02 May 2008 at 10:01

Ibn Khaldun is capable of ending New Approach's unbeaten run and winning Saturday's 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, according to his owners and jockey.

The Godolphin colt is second favourite (9/2 with Stan James) for the season's first classic, having won the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster last October.

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Thursday 01 May 2008 at 10:47

Spacious has emerged as a genuine contender for Sunday's 1000 Guineas at Newmarket following an impressive display by one of her stable-mates.

Cesare coasted to victory in the Britain's Got Talent Paradise Stakes at Ascot on Wednesday and afterwards trainer James Fanshawe revealed Spacious (5/1 with Sportingbet) had looked in even better condition when the pair worked out together last weekend.

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Thursday 01 May 2008 at 10:45

Eight Belles will attempt to become the first filly to win the Kentucky Derby since 1988 when she lines up at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

There had been speculation that owner Rick Porter and trainer Larry Jones would opt to enter Eight Belles in Friday's Kentucky Oaks, but they have instead decided to test her against male opposition for the first time.

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Wednesday 30 April 2008 at 09:54

Fast Company will not run in Saturday's 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket, his owners have announced.

The colt, who finished second behind New Approach in last year's Dewhurst Stakes, had been expected to spearhead Godolphin's challenge for the Classic, but was pulled out following the results of a blood test.

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Friday 18 April 2008 at 11:47

Tony Martin is aiming to win another major horse racing prize and is happy with the progress Patsy Hall is making in preparation for the Scottish Grand National.

Odds for the Irish eight-year-old have come in to 10/1 with betdirect for victory in Saturday's race at Ayr.

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Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 11:29

Two entries in this weekend's Scottish Grand National are hoping the title of champion stays north of the border.

It has been 26 years since the last Scottish winner of the race and entries Wild Cane Ridge and Strong Resolve are the nation's two hopes of a repeat success at Ayr racecourse.

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Monday 14 April 2008 at 11:57

Fancied horse Winker Watson has suffered a training setback and may not feature in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket.

The horse is currently priced at 10/1 with Partybets and was seen as one of the top potential runners after remaining unbeaten in his juvenile season.

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