Category Archives: European Racing

COMPLETE PREVIEW COVERAGE FOR CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL DAY STAKES

Posted on October 16, 2011 by PTF

(NOTE: I wrote the Nearctic Preview with firmer ground in mind than what it sounds like we’re going to get so don’t take the lines too literally; BEWITCHED probably deserves an upgrade and BATED BREATH a downgrade) The Nearctic(G1), Woodbine … Continue reading →

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CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL (G1) PREVIEW

Posted on October 16, 2011 by PTF

According to trainer Roger Charlton on Twitter, “The ground will be good to soft up the straight and mainly soft down the back straight at Woodbine.” So I’ll proceed with that in mind. #1 SARAH LYNX has improved throughout the … Continue reading →

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Steven Bonnick’s EP Taylor (G1) Preview

Posted on October 16, 2011 by PTF

Steven Bonnick provided us with a nice winner and nicer exacta in the Ascot Champions Day Fillies’ and Mares’ Stakes. Afterwards I decided that no good deed should go unpunished so I asked him to try his hand at another … Continue reading →

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Nearctic (G1) Preview

Posted on October 16, 2011 by PTF

NEARCTIC, G1 at 6F, Woodbine Race 5, 2:59 ET I’m writing this up on Saturday afternoon so course condition is still unknown at this stage but I’ll hedge a little and assume the soft side of good. This might not … Continue reading →

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Complete Coverage of Ascot Champions Day

Posted on October 14, 2011 by PTF

OK, UK racing fans, and USA racing fans who just want to enjoy a few morning bets over your bacon, eggs and Bloody Marys, we here at the Unbearable Lightness of Betting Blog, we got what what you need, and … Continue reading →

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Steven Bonnick’s Ascot Champions Long Distance Cup (G3) Preview

Posted on October 14, 2011 by PTF

#1 Chiberta King: Done well to make the step up to Listed class this season, but found out at Group level. Had run of the race under ideal conditions last time at Newmarket but couldn’t resist the charge of Times … Continue reading →

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Steven Bonnick’s Ascot Champions Fillies’ and Mares’ Stakes (G2) Preview

Posted on October 14, 2011 by PTF

Good ground has been assumed, although no rain is forecast so the ground will likely start on the fast side of good. #1 Bolivia: doubtful #2 Brushing: A progressive filly from last season, improving from lowly handicaps to score at … Continue reading →

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Quick tip from Rob Dove on Ascot Champions Sprint Stakes

Posted on October 14, 2011 by PTF

Certainly this race doesn’t let the card down. The two obvious, exciting contenders here are Deacon Blues and MOONLIGHT CLOUD. Deacon Blues has been running very quick times and appears to have improved a lot. He’s got a knee action … Continue reading →

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Rob Dove’s Champion Stakes Preview

Posted on October 14, 2011 by PTF

#1 CIRRUS DES AIGLES: A solid and consistent horse who always seems to run his race and appears to have improved this season, although this may be down to his enjoying very soft ground (won 2 Group 2s by wide … Continue reading →

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Steven Bonnick’s CADRAN PREVIEW

Posted on October 2, 2011 by PTF

For Rob Dove’s analysis of the big one, the Arc, click here. Now we’ll have from form expert Steven Bonnick on the 2 1/2 mile Cadran on the Arc undercard. Steven’s having an excellent tipping season, and stayers are his … Continue reading →

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