Really enjoyed hearing from David Bowe, Manager of Jeff Smith’s Littleton Stud, as our guest on the @nickluck podcast earlier this week.
David speaks to Nick fresh from a strong Royal Ascot, where Generic won the Hampton Court Stakes and the Littleton Stud homebred Outback Heat finished a close second in the Britannia.
It’s looking likely to be yet another standout season for the operation, with Group success also coming courtesy of See The Fire and Venetian Prince.
With his 25 years at Littleton Stud, David offers a fascinating inside look at a strategy that has delivered sustained success year after year.
A really insightful interview - well worth a listen 👉🏻 https://t.co/P773WH7gXv
📊 Just how strong was the Royal Ascot draw bias?
Timeform's numbers for straight course handicaps:
🏆 6 of the 7 straight-course handicaps won by 'high' draws
📉 Low draws beat just 20.32% of rivals
📈 High draws beat 52.77% of rivals
Dan Barber crunches the numbers ⬇️
https://t.co/rf0aCxqdtj
Not for catching!
Debrief took a couple of lengths out of his rivals entering the final two furlongs and wins with a good deal in hand at the line...
@BrightonRace | @H_Eustace | @GeorgeWood20
Mark Zahra with a riding lesson on ROYAL SUPREMACY in the G2 @HKJC_Racing#WorldPool Q22 🔥🔥
Next time he’ll be in World Pool action is at Royal Ascot on Tuesday! Can he go back-to-back in the G1 Queen Anne Stakes on DOCKLANDS? 🎩
𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐆𝐍 (Lot 2)
▪️2YO by Lope Y Fernandez
▪️ Improved significantly from debut to win easily on second start over 6f on 22nd May
▪️ASCOT ENTRY: Coventry Stakes & Windsor Castle Stakes
#GoffsLondon | 15 June | @H_Eustace
Harry Eustace enjoyed a memorable Group 1 double at Royal Ascot (@Ascot) last year.
The Newmarket-based trainer is relishing the prospect of taking on the very best at Britain’s most prestigious Flat meeting once again.
Full story: https://t.co/6JmbgpBJT1
The Queen Anne Stakes will kick off the week in style, and the confirmations are in!
2025’s victor and track specialist DOCKLANDS look set to run for @H_Eustace alongside NOTABLE SPEECH and OPERA BALLO:
🏇CICERO'S GIFT
🏇DAMYSUS
🏇DOCKLANDS
🏇EXPANDED
🏇FIRST CONQUEST
🏇MORE THUNDER
🏇NOTABLE SPEECH
🏇OPERA BALLO
🏇TEN BOB TONY
🏇ZEUS OLYMPIOS
#RoyalAscot
Just 28 days to go until the Queen Anne Stakes opens racing at Royal Ascot 2026. Here’s a look back at the moment DOCKLANDS dug deep to secure the victory last year✨🏆
The opening race of #RoyalAscot is just two weeks away, with the Queen Anne Stakes set to kick off five days of top-class racing. Last year’s winner DOCKLANDS will attempt to defend his crown but faces a strong challenge from Lockinge Stakes winner NOTABLE SPEECH. Godolphin and Charlie Appleby could also be represented by OPERA BALLO, while Lockinge second MORE THUNDER and third ZEUS OLYMPIOS could look to reverse the form in what promises to be an exciting renewal.
"I'd love to run in both!"
2025 Commonwealth Cup heroine Time For Sandals could be set for a busy week at Royal @Ascot as @H_Eustace reveals plans for his star sprinter...
"He's going to have to take a big step forward"
After a stellar week in 2025, @H_Eustace is back chasing more Royal @Ascot success and Outback Heat will bid to follow in Docklands' footsteps...
An inside view of what a brilliant town Newmarket is. Horses, cars and people all blending. Horses have right of way here. Very special place. Should be on every racing fans bucket list.🐎🚘🎩