Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, June 7
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Musselburgh, Epsom Downs, Worcester, Doncaster, Hexham, Chepstow and Lingfield.
Author: News
The Epsom Derby is a national event and should be given a stand-alone slot like the FA Cup final – not squashed into a crammed schedule, writes DOMINIC KING
There is a desire to make the Derby the event it once was, when thousands lined up on Tattenham Hill, and one way to do that would be to have the common sense to make Epsom the only card of the day
Aidan O’Brien praises Ryan Moore as magical jockey targets a Classic double at Epsom after winning the oaks with Minnie Hauk
Aidan O'Brien had just seen Ryan Moore deliver Minnie Hauk to a thrilling victory in the Oaks, edging out her stablemate Whirl in a driving finish. O'Brien's reaction, however, had a different tone.
Talented Trio Brings California Vibe to Belmont Stakes
The challenges for California racing have been well documented as the state attempts to offer strong purses and maintain field size while competing for horses with states that receive purse funding from added gaming. This year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets serves as the latest reminder that those California issues do not include the quality of runners on the track.
