Daryl Jacob will not return to action for the end of the jumps season as he continues to recover from a broken collarbone. The jockey, who is one of the most experienced in the weighing room, fell along with Henry Daly’s Moon Hunter in late March and incurred the injury. He has since had to […] The post Daryl Jacob finished for the season due to injury first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Last season’s Cambridgeshire hero Astro King returns to headquarters to contest the bet365 Earl Of Sefton Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday. The seven-year-old enjoyed a hugely productive 2023 campaign for Daniel and Claire Kubler, with a nose defeat in the John Smith’s Cup followed by lucrative wins back at York and on the Rowley Mile. […] The post Astro King bidding to reign supreme in Earl Of Sefton first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Britain’s oldest professional jockey Jimmy Quinn has confirmed his intention to continue riding until the end of the season, having initially planned to announce his retirement at Newmarket on Tuesday. The 56-year-old has enjoyed multiple big-race victories during a 40-year career, most notably making the most of his light weight when coming in for the […] The post Jimmy Quinn puts off retirement plans – for now! first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Wednesday's free Geegeez GOLD feature, the Trainer Statistics (TS) report is, in fact, four reports in one. It contains information on a trainer’s recent form, and their longer term course form. For each of 14 day, 30 day, course one year, and course five year, users can filter by runs, wins, places, win profit/loss and […] The post Racing Insights, Wednesday 17/04/24 first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Roger Varian’s True Cyan will be put to the test in the Lanwades Stud Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket on Wednesday. The grey is a daughter of No Nay Never and the smart mare Realtra, a multiple Group winner who was also trained at Carlburg Stables by Varian. True Cyan has run once to date, […] The post True Cyan takes Nell Gwyn leap on seasonal bow first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Andre Fabre expects to have a clearer idea of how far Narkez can go this season after he contests the bet365 Feilden Stakes at Newmarket. An impressive winner on his third and final juvenile start at Clairefontaine in the autumn, the Siyouni colt picked up where he left off with another dominant display on his […] The post Fabre eager to test Narkez potential at Newmarket first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

John McConnell’s popular and versatile performer Seddon is set to return to action at the Punchestown Festival. The 11-year-old provided connections with an unforgettable day at the races when landing the Magners Plate Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival last year. He then reverted to hurdles for the Fitzwilliam Sports Handicap Hurdle at Punchestown’s flagship […] The post McConnell star Seddon set for return at Punchestown Festival first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Ted Walsh believes even if Willie Mullins does not manage to emulate Vincent O’Brien by being crowned champion trainer in the UK when based in Ireland, both have played their part in changing the face of National Hunt racing. Given the feats will be over 70 years apart – O’Brien was champion trainer for successive […] The post Walsh remembers the magic of O’Brien, as Mullins goes for British crown first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Latest News and Features Racing Insights, Tuesday 16/04/24 I Am Maximus booked for hero’s return on Tuesday evening Mr Incredible set to be part of powerful Ayr raid for title-chasing Mullins Gilligan so proud of another fine effort from Buddy One 2024 Nell Gwyn Stakes Trends 2024 Earl Of Sefton Stakes Trends Kieswetter savouring Temps […] The post Racing Bulletin for 16/04/2024 first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more

Tuesday's free offering from the GOLD service is the The Shortlist feature, a simple – and usually brief – report highlighting those horses with a largely ‘green’ profile in the Instant Expert Report each day. It covers win or place stats, and can be viewed for both today’s and tomorrow’s racing. GREENis good (33% or […] The post Racing Insights, Tuesday 16/04/24 first appeared on geegeez.co.uk ..read more