Four second places from six rides at the Breeders’ Cup led to criticism of British jockey, most of it unjustifiedFinishing fast but too late, there’s a capital crime in the eyes of most punters. So the Breeders’ Cup is a reputational elephant trap for European jockeys, whose mounts rarely break on level terms with the US runners and so immediately find themselves with ground to make up, while the fast surface and tight bends make the task even harder. Related: El Presente surprises trainer Kim Bailey with victory in Badger Beers Chase Chepstow 12.30 Seelotmorebusiness 1.00 Mr Washington (nb) 1.30 Lisronagh Stone 2.05 Sign Of War 2.40 Kilconny Bridge 3.10 Glajou 3.45 Brewers Project 4.15 Slip RoadKempton 12.40 Pink Sheets (nap) 1.10...
Still rated the best jockey in the world by some, Ryan Moore has been second 11 times since his most recent winnerWhat to make of Ryan Moore? At his best, he’s one of the most effective Flat jockeys I’ve ever seen but he seems short of his best just now. Remarkably, the 35-year-old has gone a fortnight without a winner and begins day two of the July meeting on a losing run of 29.These things happen, of course. Losing runs are something you must learn to live with if you’re a jockey or, er, a tipster. But it must be rare for Moore to go this long between wins, bearing in mind the opportunities he gets. Since his last success...
The globe-trotting jockey is back in Britain and has a couple of promising mounts at Windsor on Monday eveningBookmakers will be hoping Ryan Moore is suffering from jet lag when he heads for Windsor this evening, armed with a fearsome set of mounts. Related: Roaring Lion defies Aidan O’Brien team tactics to win Eclipse Ayr 2.00 Celebrity Dancer 2.30 Cheeni 3.05 Faithful Promise 3.35 Marnie James 4.05 Parys Mountain 4.40 Four Kingdoms 5.10 Jaalboot 5.45 Lotara Ripon 6.30 Lorton 7.00 Edgar Allan Poe 7.30 Eyecatcher 8.00 Mooltazem8.30 Se You 9.00 Restive Spirit Windsor 5.40 Aguerooo (nb) 6.10 Glorious Lover 6.40 Star Of Zaam 7.10 Brigand (nap) 7.40 Fanfair 8.10 Anchises 8.40 Garden Oasis Wolverhampton 2.10 Langley Vale 2.40 Deeds Not Words 3.15 Madame Jo...
The former champion has a strong book of rides at the Surrey track on this Bank Holiday afternoonTwelve months ago at the same Epsom bank holiday fixture, the bookmakers were running for cover after Silvestre De Sousa rode the first four winners, at odds ranging from 5-2 to 4-1. Following the fifth race, for amateur riders only, De Sousa then finished second and fifth on well-backed mounts in the last two contests. Related: Racing news and tips: Rain Goddess heads Aidan O’Brien treble at Curragh Continue reading...
Ryan Moore and Raucous (7.25) are the pairing to follow in the Listed Leisure Stakes at WindsorRichard Fahey, fresh from his triumph with Ribchester in Newbury’s Group One Lockinge stakes on Saturday, is spending some of his reward on petrol money on Monday by sending runners far and wide – to Redcar, Carlisle, Leicester and Windsor.Of all his runners, Mr Lupton takes on the perhaps stiffest task in the six-furlong Listed race at Windsor. Mr Lupton has won on all types of ground and ran on strongly over this distance at Newmarket last time, winning readily. Related: Racing news and tips: Aidan O’Brien ponders seven-strong Derby team Continue reading...