The 2026 Queen’s Vase looks a fascinating clash between proven staying form and untapped stamina potential.Limestone arrives with the strongest credentials after his determined Listed success at Navan. He has already shown he can absorb pressure and find more when challenged, a valuable trait in this race.Galiyan is the exciting improver. His Chester maiden victory…

The 2026 Queen Mary looks stronger than average and may once again hinge on whether the American juveniles are correctly assessed by the market. More Champagne brings arguably the most compelling piece of raw form, while Ruiva possesses the explosive early speed associated with successful Wesley Ward runners. Among the home team, Senorita Bonita, Wild…

The opening days of the FIFA World Cup often produce surprises, but the latest set of fixtures appears to favour the stronger sides. France, Norway, Argentina and Austria all enter their respective matches with clear objectives and varying levels of expectation. France vs Senegal France begin their campaign as one of the tournament favourites. With…

This looks a typical Beverley sprint where race shape may prove as important as raw ability. Lord Abama should ensure an honest gallop from the inside rail, and that could set things up perfectly for runners who finish strongly.Azuinthejungle catches the eye as a horse returning to peak fitness. Last summer’s hat-trick, including over this…

This looks a modest Class 5 sprint where many runners have already shown their level. Several pace horses are drawn across the track, which should generate a decent gallop and create opportunities for those tracking the leaders.Go Lockers Go has the most attractive profile. His progression this spring, combined with a return to 6f and…

This looks exactly the sort of Class 5 sprint that punishes overconfidence. Several runners arrive in form, but Military Girl stands out as the most solid profile in the field. She’s improving, has already won over the track and trip, and showed admirable determination when scoring here earlier this month.Marajito is the obvious threat after…

This looks like a classic Stratford handicap where proven course form may outweigh raw ability.Two To Tango arrives as the most dependable runner in the field. Since switching to fences he has scarcely run a bad race and already has a Stratford success on his record. The question is not ability but whether the extra…

This Class 4 handicap looks likely to be run at a genuine pace, with City Captain, This Farh and Inside Story all happiest forcing matters. That could create ideal conditions for a closer.The horse emerging with the strongest upgrade is Zarvali, whose York sixth was considerably better than it looks on paper after traffic problems…

This looks a classic Class 5 sprint where improving three-year-olds meet exposed older handicappers. Frantic arrives with the profile of a horse still ahead of her mark after an encouraging Leicester handicap debut, while Taygar brings the strongest course-and-distance credentials after an unlucky defeat here recently.Pull The Rug is another interesting younger runner, especially with…