Charles Hamilton on Weatherbys Million Pound Bonus

Added: Wednesday 31st July 2019

Champion stayer Stradivarius needs only to win next months Weatherbys Hamilton Lonsdale Cup at the Ebor Festival next month to scoop a one million pound bonus for the second year running.

Amid joyous scenes last year Stradivarius romped home at York last August to complete a clean sweep of the top staying races and after his win in the Goodwood Cup 2 miles on the Knavesmire stands between him and a second million pound bonanza.

The bonus has been put up by Weatherbys Hamilton, the race sponsors.

Their Chief Executive, Charles Hamilton spoke with Mike Vince at Goodwood.

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Michael Dods on Get Knotted

Added: Friday 26th July 2019

The seven year old Get Knotted will try for an amazing fourth win in a row in York's opening race in saturday, which has been named in his honour.

Trained by Michael Dods, he'll have jockey Paul Mulrennan on  board, and has 10 rivals.

Dods has been speaking with Mike Vince.

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Rob Hornby - John Smith's Diamond Jubilee Cup

Added: Saturday 13th July 2019

Pivoine, trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Rob Hornby has won a thrilling John Smith's Diamond Jubilee Cup at York.

The five year old stormed home by a length to win a thrilling battle with Setting Sail, with What's the Story third.

It's the biggest day in the racing life of jockey Rob Hornby, who'se been attached to the winning yard all his career.

He spoke with MIke Vince.

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Afaak will carry top weight for the 60th John Smith's Cup

Added: Friday 12th July 2019

A maximum field will go to post for the 60th running of Britains iconic handicaps, the John Smiths Cup at York on saturday.

It's the longest running commercial sponsorship in British Racing and York's Patron, His Royal Highness The Duke of York will be on the Knavesmire to help mark the Diamond Jubilee.