Horse Racing

  British Champions Day 2020 Ascot's British Champions Day is always a good, quality days racing. But boy, did it raise the hair on the back of your neck this year. In what was a fantastic day for our, sport I'll be reviewing the Sprint race in depth below.  Firstly, I'd like to touch on Hollie Doyle and Tom Marquand. Their status as "racing's power couple" really raised the profile of Racing as a whole, and it's perhaps something people currently not engaging in racing, can get behind. They both rode two high profile winners, and Hollie bagged her first G1. It was a brilliant watch, start to finish. It's about time racing got a wider audience hooked on what's a phenomenal sport. I think Tom and Hollie could be another lure. Hollie was even on BBC Sport for an interview on their sports segment after the day's racing, it was really brilliant to see. Hopefully, others can experience the highs and lows we feel on the daily, in racing. It's nev...

My ten to follow (National Hunt-2020/21) Welcome. I have nominated ten horses as “ones to follow”. I have spoken to multiple trainers, jockeys and owners with regards to their horse. I also have an exclusive one to follow from Paul Kealy, who needs no introduction! Thanks to everyone I have spoken to, it's been a lot of fun creating this list. So without further ado, get stuck in!  1- Ferny Hollow   Trainer- W P Mullins  Owner- Cheveley Park Stud  Sire- Westerner   Dam- Mirazur  Breeder- Kenneth Parkhill  I’ve always been a fan of Ferny, this 5yo went from strength to strength last season. He’s run four times; he’s not been out the first two once, and he’s won three of his five starts. Probably, his most notable win was when he lowered the colours of his more fancied stablemate, Appreciate It, in the Champion Bumper at the festival in March. Visually, he was very impressive that day. He won the bumper by just over 2L, but it was the manner in wh...

  Coming soon! My ten to follow for the upcoming National Hunt season. I speak to Trainers, Jockeys and Owners about their horses for the 20/21 season. Watch this space! In the meantime, please follow me on twitter - @HarryHaskell4