Tag: Ascot
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Harry Skelton: West Cork can run a very big race
Saturday, Ascot My first of three rides on Saturday is Go Steady in the novices’ handicap hurdle (12:40). He travelled into the race well at Leicester and got the job done after missing the last. We think the step up to three miles might bring about some improvement. He’s done well for connections and we hope he’ll […]
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Harry Skelton: Soft would be perfect for improving Elle Est Belle
Ascot, Friday I’ve got four rides at Ascot on Friday and start on Fast Buck in the novices’ handicap chase (1:45). His run at Wetherby last time was a little bit more encouraging and he seems to have taken a step forward at home, so hopefully he can run nicely. This does look a very deep race, though. As regular readers will […]
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Harry Skelton Exclusive: Weekend Preview
It’s been some week for Harry Skelton, with a four-timer at Hereford putting him right into Champion Jockey contention. At time of writing, Harry’s 119 winners is just six behind Brian Hughes’ 125 – although our man can boast quality over quantity. A higher win percentage, more prize winnings… but the title is the target! […]
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Harry Skelton Exclusive: Ascot Racing Preview
The Cheltenham Festival is firmly in sight now, and the warm-up to the biggest racing week of the year continues with a super Saturday at Royal Ascot. Grosvenor Sport ambassador Harry Skelton is ready for action and seats four runners – including Bennys King in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase. Despite a hectic week with […]