July 2, 2025
Further Flight: The Grey Staying Warrior Who Captured Racing’s Heart
Further Flight: The Grey Staying Warrior Who Captured Racing’s Heart
Following the passing of the great Barry Hills, we would like to remember one of his greatest training achievements - one that involved keeping a wonderful horse consistent and sound for the best part of ten years. In the pantheon of British stayers of the past fifty years, not too many are remembered with the fondness and admiration reserved for Further Flight.
June 24, 2025
Cercene: From Forgotten Filly to Coronation Stakes Queen
Cercene: From Forgotten Filly to Coronation Stakes Queen
On Friday, Cercene, a 33‑1 outsider, bravely held off some of the best three year old fillies of 2025 in winning the Grade 1 Coronation Stakes. Racing under veteran jockey Gary Carroll, the diminutive filly produced a tenacious turn of foot to outbattle the French favourite Zarigana
June 23, 2025
Charles Darwin: A New Star Written in the Blood
Charles Darwin: A New Star Written in the Blood
When the strapping Aidan O'Brien trained colt Charles Darwin surged to victory in the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot, he announced himself as a top-class two-year-old and confirmed what his pedigree had always promised: brilliance bred into his bones.
June 22, 2025
Royal Ascot's Two Year Old Highlights
Royal Ascot's Two Year Old Highlights
For many of us, one of the best parts of the annual excitement of Royal Ascot is seeing the early summer's best two year olds battle it out. This year was no different, with more than one of the winners looking to have the potential to become a future superstar.
