betMaster trips and traps centres on Uncle Vinnie

KINGSTON, Jamaica - Uncle Vinnie finished a better than it looked fourth in last Saturday's 9th (Overnight Allowance, 8 1/2f, 12 started). Reporting for his second start off the claim, and with the customary visor removed in favour of cheek pieces, Uncle Vinnie was awkwardly away from the gates and immediately left hopelessly behind, at […]

Ghaiyyath claims title of World Best Racehorse for 2020 – Authentic the runner-up

During a ceremony hosted by Francesca Cumani at the National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket, England, Ghaiyyath was recognized yesterday as the 2020 Longines World's Best Racehorse. Authentic , the expected American Horse of the Year, was second. Godolphin's Ghaiyyath, trained by Charlie Appleby, earned his rating of 130 in the Juddmonte International Stakes (G1), which was […]

Domination by Dane Nelson – analysis of raceday of January 23, 2021

Allotted an overwhelmingly favourable weight advantage Balazo (Oshane Nugent), trained by Nicholas Smith, was predictably sent off the odds-on market choice and was always clear of rivals to land the opening event by over seven lengths, thus setting the stage for the form players to have a productive afternoon. Trainer Patrick Lynch’s much-raced grey filly […]

A closer look at the raceday of Saturday, January 23, 2021

Star Lee goes one better After finishing second at 6 ½ furlongs (1,300m) when last at the races, Star Lee went one better after making all to win a maiden condition contest racing down the five-straight course. Trained by Victor Williams, and ridden by Dane Nelson, Star Lee (Rizzi Lee - Biscayne Starr) got a […]