#Ed Dunlop

But the road hasn't always been clear for one of Newmarket's most popular residents, speedbumps and obstacles needing to be overcome in much the same way Chapple-Hyam has battled with his mental health for a number of years. While Frankie Dettori was treating the Epsom crowd to a flying dismount following Authorized's brilliant Derby rout in 2007,…

Aidan O'Brien has revealed a major shift in plans for Saturday's Cazoo Derby on the eve of the Classic's declaration stage, with Bolshoi Ballet likely to be his only runner among six possible candidates he had left in the race. Dante third High Definition, who had been the long-range Derby favourite over the winter before his stablemate surged to…

A life described as'the true stuff of legends' was remembered as some of the biggest names of British racing rubbed shoulders with ordinary punters at Sir Henry Cecil's memorial service at Ely Cathedral. That such an eclectic congregation of just over 1000 joined with Cecil's family to pay tribute to a horseracing great was hugely appropriate. No…

If a picture paints a thousand words, as the old adage goes, the floods of images emerging from Australia's greatest race on Tuesday have compiled a masterpiece of literature. Michelle Payne may have told her detractors to "get stuffed", but [Gerald] Mosse's emotional display should be seen as a similar slap in the face to the anti-racing lobby For…

Fallon junior only started riding aged 18 and within three years has secured a Group One win and a big retainer. On Saturday, he seeks more success on Oxted at Ascot's British Champions Day. "He's very dedicated. I wish I'd the same mentality, I'd probably still be riding," says Kieren, 55, whose rollercoaster career ended in 2016. Cieren, who grew…

Left handed, flat. In essence, York is a very fair track, ideal for the long-striding galloper. In recent seasons, the field tends to come more down the centre of the track than has historically been the case, particularly if conditions are testing. The track was made into a circuit in 2005 and offers a straight five furlong/six furlong track, on…

In the words of legendary Italian breeder, Federico Tesio: "The thoroughbred exists because its selection has depended, not on experts, technicians, or zoologists, but on a piece of wood: the winning post of the Epsom Derby." Those comments may not apply to the same extent when it comes to the recent crop of Derby victors, but one thing remains the…

Horse racing tips for meetings at Yarmouth, Sandown, Worcester, Doncaster and Newbury. Newsboy fancies Commandment to end the winning run of Spangled Mac in the 4.20 COMMANDMENT can thwart favourite Spangled Mac in the Quinnbet Acca Bonus Handicap (4.20) at Yarmouth. Ed Dunlop has consistently been firing in the winners during a standout season and…

28-1 shot Johan gives Mick Channon and Silvestre De Sousa unexpected victory in Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster JOHAN put one in the back of the net for former football ace and now trainer Mick Channon when landing the SBK Lincoln on the opening day of the turf Flat season at Doncaster. Partnered by Silvestre de Sousa, the 28-1 shot proved strong for…

The dark bay was by Cape Cross and was both bred and owned by Lord Derby having been foaled in March 2001 at his Stanley House Stud in Newmarket. Her two-year-old season included a novice win and a placed Listed run, but it was as a three-year-old that she really came to the fore when taking Newmarket's Pretty Polly Stakes before going on to an…

So we're going with the best four Cazoo Oaks winners of the last 30 years on Timeform performance ratings. Not five, because four horses tied for that spot, Look Here, Alexandrova, Love and Ramruma all running to 123 to win at Epsom. They were clearly good fillies - as was the late Snowfall who ran out a remarkable winner in 2021, hitting 121 in…

David Elsworth and Jeff Smith suffered Royal Ascot frustration seven times with the great Persian Punch, but they have also enjoyed three wins here together and, following an absence of 11 years, have a favourite's chance of a fourth with Dash Of Spice. Barshiba's win in the 2007 Sandringham Stakes, carrying Smith's familiar purple and blue silks,…

Crystal Ocean (left) wins the Hardwicke Stakes with any amount in hand Sir Michael Stoute believes it is time to be brave with Crystal Ocean and pitch him back into the highest company in the King George with a return to Ascot next month. The evidence of a textbook success at odds of 4-7, the shortest-priced winner of this year's Royal Ascot,…

Hollie Doyle: riding at Bro Park in Sweden on Sunday Top jockeys Hollie Doyle and David Egan head a strong British contingent travelling to Sweden on Sunday for Stockholm Cup day at Bro Park, one of the highlights of the Scandinavian racing calendar. The riders have had to dodge international Covid-19 travel restrictions - the Swedish government…

IT'S been a huge day of drama at Epsom. And Adam Kirby is the toast of Godolphin after a superb ride gave Adayar (16/1) the spoils in the Derby. �� FREE BETS SPECIAL: Get £40 in FREE BETS for this weekend at the Epsom Derby �� BEST BETS: All the bookies' best offers in one place with our betting guide �� DERBY RACECARD: Latest CONFIRMED runners and…

Dubai Honour: beaten at Royal Ascot but has come a long way since Dubai Honour suffered a handicap defeat off a mark of 91 on his first start of the year and ends it 30lb higher in the world's richest 1m2f turf race, but quick conditions - according to his camp - at Sha Tin may reduce his chances in Sunday's Longines Hong Kong Cup (8.30). The…

Clive Cox is launching a double-edged attack on Saturday's £100000 Pavers Foundation Catherine Memorial Handicap with Harry Three and Watchya set to represent the trainer's Beechdown Stables at York. Harry Three looks to be Cox's leading chance after a one-and-half length victory in a six-furlong handicap at Newmarket last month, although Watchya…

We use the Timeform filter to pick out our two most interesting bets on today's racing. Our Filter tool lets you create your own list of horses to bet on based on the criteria you judge to be most important. ✔ Irish Flat racing ✔ Horse is in form ✔ Horse is top-rated ✔ Horse is an improver American Sonja was an encouraging fourth over this course…

The Mick Channon-trained Ingra Tor is drawn 11 of 19 for the competitive six-furlong contest and stamped himself a sprinter of promise when taking a 13-runner handicap at Newmarket last time, beating subsequent winner Harry Three - who reopposes - by two and a quarter lengths. Channon's son and assistant, Jack, feels the son of Churchill has a…

AIRLINE pilot turned trainer Dylan Cunha is hoping he can find some jets of a different kind. The brave South African has moved to Newmarket after handing in his aeroplane licence in exchange for a trainers one. The 42-year-old is no stranger to the game, having trained a Grade 1 winner back home. But nonetheless he's taking a huge leap of faith in…

The Sky Bet Ebor (15:35) at York on Saturday is available as a free Race Pass, which means logged-in customers can view all our premium comments and ratings. Highlight of the final day of some top-class racing at York this week is the Sky Bet Ebor (15:35), Europe's richest Flat handicap, with 22 runners declared chasing a first prize of…