#Bryan Smart

Owner/breeder Reg Bond, who has died at the age 77 Group-winning owner-breeder Reg Bond was hailed as "a fine ambassador for northern racing" after his death was announced at the age of 77. The Yorkshireman, who dreamt of owning a horse when he used to go racing at Beverley as a teenage apprentice engineer, saw his colours carried to success by…

Our Juvenile Watch (and reigning Tipstar champion) columnist Ross Millar returns to preview the remainder of the two-year-old races at the Royal meeting. Find out which horse he fancies to take advantage of a late change of target, particularly if forecast rain arrives. The first day of Royal Ascot has been and gone it was great to see crowds back…

Since 2010, seven winners of this race had competed at Ascot on their latest start, a statistic that is likely to be enhanced as this year's market is dominated by those exiting the royal meeting. However, they contested several different races over a range of trips, so what has been the ideal prep? In the same 11-year period, horses who were…

Bryan Smart has had a "frustrating" year but there was a sense of relief when Castan delivered for the second time. The Thirsk-based trainer secured his 11th winner of the year as the two-year-old saw off seven rivals in the 5f nursery handicap. Smart said: "I can't complain with how the horses have run, but it's just been one of those frustrating…