Tag: Festival
Chester May Festival: Savethelastdance 7/4 favorite for Epsom after blowing away Cheshire Oaks rivals | racing news
Savethelastdance shot to clear favoritism for the Oaks at Epsom after blowing away her rivals in the Cheshire Oaks on day one of the Boodles May Festival at Chester. A favorite joint with Infinite Cosmos before her return at the Roodee, Aidan O’Brien’s filly was sent off an 8/11 shot for the Listed contest on…
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Today on Sky Sports Racing: Chester May Festival begins with Derby and Oaks contenders on show on Wednesday | racing news
The Boodles May Festival at Chester is back with a bang as Derby and Oaks contenders are put to the test on Wednesday, all live on Sky Sports Racing. 2.40 Cheshire Oaks – Epsom favorite Savethelastdance faces eight rivals Nine go to post in a fascinating renewal of the Weatherby’s Digital Solutions Cheshire Oaks (2.40)…
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Chester May Festival: Freddie Meade says Oisin Murphy is the perfect rider for Cheshire Oaks star Ashtanga | racing news
Trainer Freddie Meade is leaning on a rejuvenated Oisin Murphy as the team seek a big Festival winner with Cheshire Oaks contender Ashtanga on Wednesday, live on Sky Sports Racing. The former champion jockey will head to Chester full of confidence after a memorable weekend at Newmarket that saw him lift the 1000 Guineas crown…
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Punchestown Festival: Bravemansgame cleared to race as Financial Conduct Authority approve sale of John Dance share | racing news
Gold Cup runner-up Bravemansgame is once again free to race after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approved the sale of co-owner John Dance’s shares. The Paul Nicholls-trained star, who is set to feature in the Punchestown Gold Cup on Wednesday, was denied the opportunity to run at Aintree earlier this month after the FCA intervened…
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Punchestown Festival: Willie Mullins set to unleash star-studded squad after missing Grand National | racing news
Having been conspicuous in his absence at both Fairyhouse and Aintree, Willie Mullins is in line for a return to the spotlight at his beloved Punchestown Festival. The Closutton handler was forced to watch both the Irish and English Grand National Festivals from home as he recovers from a hip operation, but has declared himself…
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