It’s amazing how the weather can change things. A downpour can turn a Bank Holiday barbecue into a complete washout, while we all know that a bit of snow brings the British infrastructure to its knees. A sharp burst of rain can turn a prestigious horse …
Without wanting to sound xenophobic in any way, the Irish Guineas weekend isn’t met with quite the same fervour as its UK cousin, and that’s a shame as it is always a decent festival of racing over at Curragh. A quality field will meet for both …
It’s not often that a 14/1 shot offers a genuine hope of winning, but that’s exactly what Hydrangea brings to the party for the 1000 Guineas on Sunday. The second of the flat racing’s ‘classics’ following the 2000 Guineas on Saturday, the 1000 version brings together …