The Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury often provides an informative stepping stone towards Royal Ascot’s Commonwealth Cup, and this year’s Listed contest looks a particularly strong edition. Several runners arrive with proven Group form from last season, while others still have the potential to improve significantly at three. Charlie Appleby’s Wise Approach sets a high standard…

The Highclere Castle Gin Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury looks an informative early-season sprint for the three-year-olds, with several runners holding Commonwealth Cup ambitions later in the summer. Run over Newbury’s straight 6f on good ground, this Listed contest often rewards horses with proven speed, the ability to settle and a sharp turn of foot late…

Forty Years On looks the most interesting runner in this competitive 7f Class 3 handicap at Newmarket. George Scott’s lightly raced filly progressed steadily through last season, winning three races in a row before going down narrowly at Southwell on her final start. That form has worked out well, with the winner Maybe Not scoring…

The 2026 Lockinge Stakes at Newbury looks a fascinating clash between established Group 1 performers and a wave of progressive four-year-olds ready to challenge the older elite over the straight mile. Run on good ground, the tactical shape of this year’s contest could prove decisive. Mississippi River is the obvious pace angle, but there is…

Sacred Ground and Golden Orbit Head Intriguing Newbury Oaks Trial Newbury’s Childwickbury Stud Fillies’ Trial Stakes looks a fascinating early-season test for a group of lightly raced three-year-olds with Classic aspirations. Run over 1m2f on good ground, this Listed contest has often highlighted progressive middle-distance fillies, and this year’s renewal contains several with considerable upside.…

The 1:42 at Newmarket looks a typically competitive straight-mile handicap, but there are a few runners who stand out on profile, track suitability and potential improvement. The horse with the most upside is Twisting Physics. Still lightly raced for a five-year-old, he shaped far better than the bare result when sixth at Newbury on his…

The Aston Park Stakes at Newbury looks a fascinating tactical Group 3 despite attracting only five runners, and the race could easily revolve around pace and race fitness as much as outright class. Kalpana heads the field and sets a clear standard on form. Andrew Balding’s mare ended both her 2024 and 2025 campaigns with…

Newbury 2:40 – Titan Wealth Handicap Preview Newbury’s 1m2f Titan Wealth Handicap looks one of the stronger Class 3 contests of the week, with a fascinating mix of proven handicap form and several lightly raced 4yos who could still be ahead of their marks. Tactically, the race may not be strongly run. Clouds Hill made…

4:40 York Blog Preview The 4:40 York, the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Handicap, is a deep 19-runner 5f contest for three-year-olds on good ground. This looks a proper speed test, with several natural pace angles likely to ensure a strong gallop from the outset. The early pace could come from Shes Got A Brother, Naana’s Shadow,…