John Arnold

John Arnold looks ahead to one of the most competitive sprint handicaps of the season. He takes a deep dive into the race and picks out three runners not to ignore for the Scottish showpiece. History: The Ayr Gold Cup, first established in 1966, is one of the most prestigious sprint races in the UK and is held annually at Ayr Racecourse in Scotland. Designed for thoroughbred horses aged three years and older, this exciting flat race is run over a distance of 6 furlongs and has become a...

One of the most prestigious handicaps of the year as this 1m6f contest headlines York's August meeting and pundit John Arnold takes an antepost look at the race. History: The Ebor Handicap is one of the most prestigious and longest-established horse races in the UK, held annually at York Racecourse as part of the York Ebor Festival. Established in 1843, the race was named after the historic city of York and the term "Ebor" derived from its Latin name, Eboracum. Initially created as a race...

The Coral Eclipse is one of the most prestigious horse races in the United Kingdom, taking place annually at Sandown Park, located in Esher, Surrey. Established in 1886, this Group 1 flat race is run over a distance of one mile and two furlongs, and it typically attracts a field of top-class thoroughbreds from both the UK and abroad. The race is generally held in early July, serving as a pivotal moment in the British racing calendar, particularly for horses that excel at middle distances....