Top picks, longshots for Wednesday’s features at Royal Ascot
Although Wednesday’s card has “just the one Group 1,” it’s a dandy. We’ll focus on that, and its Group 2 warm-up act, in this space. The 1ST Race, the Jersey (G3), and the 2ND Race, […]
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Top picks, longshots for Tuesday’s features at Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot starts with a bang on Tuesday, the opening card highlighted by a trio of Group 1 events. The full schedule, including post times, is accessible on the TwinSpires.com Royal Ascot page. Let’s dive […]
Royal Ascot sneak preview: Tuesday
In the build-up to Royal Ascot 2017, two overarching storylines have emerged. One is familiar – the strength of Aidan O’Brien’s yard as he seeks an eighth training title at this historic meeting. The other […]
Royal Ascot sneak preview: Wednesday
Continued from Tuesday’s Royal Ascot forecast… WEDNESDAY Royal Ascot post times here The Jersey (G3) is often a rebound spot for horses beaten in classics, and a trio of sophomores fitting that profile are prominent […]
Royal Ascot sneak preview: Thursday
Continued from Wednesday’s Royal Ascot forecast… THURSDAY Royal Ascot post times here The Norfolk (G2), as a five-furlong sprint for two-year-olds, has some crossover with Tuesday’s Coventry and Windsor Castle. As of this writing, Ward’s […]
Royal Ascot sneak preview: Friday
Continued from Thursday’s Royal Ascot forecast… FRIDAY Royal Ascot post times here The six-furlong Albany for juvenile fillies could involve two from Ward’s barn, his preferred spot for Fairyland and Princess Peggy. But the early […]
Royal Ascot sneak preview: Saturday
Continued from Friday’s Royal Ascot forecast… SATURDAY Royal Ascot post times here One year after Churchill broke his maiden in the Chesham, baby sister Clemmie might attempt the same in this seven-furlong test. But as noted […]
Lady Aurelia leads Ward’s 10-strong Royal Ascot squad
Seven-time Royal Ascot winner Wesley Ward is back in search of more glory at next week’s prestigious meeting, with a talented team of 10 contenders led by Lady Aurelia. Imperious in her seven-length romp in […]
Miss Temple City, American Patriot hope to emulate Tepin in Queen Anne
One year after Tepin successfully invaded Royal Ascot for the Queen Anne S. (G1), compatriots Miss Temple City and American Patriot hope to make it two straight for U.S.-based runners in the Tuesday opener. Miss […]
Earth turns it on late, becomes Orb’s first winner
One day after capturing the Belmont S. (G1) with Tapwrit, trainer Todd Pletcher was already unveiling a promising juvenile for Tapwrit’s co-owner, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, at Gulfstream Park. That two-year-old, Earth, got up in time […]