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Charlie McCann’s Thursday racing round-up

The declarations for the 2018 2000 Guineas will be announced this morning with Aidan O’Brien likely to run both Gustav Klimt (2/1) and Racing Post Trophy …

NEW Racing Ahead issue! The Classics!

On sale nationwide NOW! The Grand National is once again a distant memory but the close finish between Tiger Roll and Pleasant Company ensured it will live …

Charlie McCann’s Wednesday racing round-up

It was hard not to be impressed by Cracksman’s win in the Gp 1 Prix Ganay at new-look Longchamp on Sunday and he and stablemate Enable are likely to be kept …

Oppenheimer reveals Cracksman hopes

Anthony Oppenheimer is confident that Cracksman can enjoy a successful season after his impressive win at Paris Longchamp on Sunday. The four-year-old, who …

McDonald has high hopes for 1000 Guineas

PJ McDonald is hopeful of winning his first outing in the Qipco 1000 Guineas aboard Laurens at Newmarket on Sunday. The 35-year-old jockey has worked his way …

Elarqam primed for 2000 Guineas

Connections of Elarqam say they are confident of a good showing in Saturday’s 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. The Mark Johnston-trained runner is among the list …

Happily leads 1000 Guineas field

Ante-post favourite Happily leads an 18-strong field of fillies confirmed for the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket on Sunday. Aidan O’Brien’s charge, who …

Charlie McCann’s Tuesday racing preview

Saturday’s Bet365 Gold Cup winner Step Back will be aimed at the 2019 Grand National next term and has been introduced into the betting at 33/1 with …

Charlie McCann’s Monday racing preview

We said goodbye to the 2018 jumps season at Sandown on Saturday and Altior again hinted that he was ready for a step up in trip in winning the Celebration …

Bank looking to Beat the field in Lockinge

Beat The Bank is expected to make his seasonal return in the Lockinge Stakes on May 19. Last year’s Sir Henry Cecil Stakes winner has won four of his six …

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