the-racehorse.com - Carnaby’s View

November the prince of months

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:43:09 +0000

Prince Charles, Mick Channon and Ian Carnaby all turn 60 in November, promting our columnist to celebrate this tenebrous month - and its great adornment, the Hennessy Gold Cup.

Keep an eye on Kyne

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:07:43 +0000

Apprentice jockey Jamie Kyne is beginning to make a mark. Ian Carnaby recommends keeping an eye on him - but don't expect the shrewd JJ Quinn to squander his claim in minor events on the all-weather.

Is a long range McManus double on the cards?

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 13:46:07 +0100

As the jumps season 'proper' gets underway Ian Carnaby reckons there is a good chance that leading owner JP McManus could land a double in two of the most prestigious prizes next spring.

Hannon quite unstoppable

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:17:42 +0100

Richard Hannon is having an exceptional season. Ian Carnaby pays tribute, and explains why the East Everleigh trainer insisted on running his standard bearer Paco Boy in France rather than America.

Hard to fault Zarkava

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:46:22 +0100

Prix Vermeille winners - including Allez France - sometimes take another year to come good in the Arc. That said, Zarkava was quite magnificent on Sunday, and Ian Carnaby is getting ready to roar her home next month.

An international race to savour

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:15:02 +0100

It's a big week in racing - the Ian Carnaby Selling Stakes is run at Brighton on Wednesday. This year's renewal of the six furlong contest has attracted an international cast to the seaside track...

'Iron Duke' finds stewards in a lenient mood

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:55:58 +0100

Did 'Team Ballydoyle' break the rules with their tactics in the Juddmonte International? Ian Carnaby says there was a clear breach to which the stewards turned a blind eye - but such manouvres could be on their way out already.

Equiano a fascinating contender

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:21:44 +0100

The Ebor meeting is shaping up to be one of the best fixtures of the season says Ian Carnaby, who hope the main contenders stand their ground for the Nunthorpe - where the underrated King's Stand winner can show how good he is...

Manning not the only naive jockey in the Nassau

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:13:24 +0100

Kevin Manning's ride on Lush Lashes in the Nassau Stakes will have ensured a tense evening chez Bolger, but, says Ian Carnaby, he was not the only naive jockey in the race.

Trainers no longer in thrall to the King George

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:12 +0100

Ian Carnaby looks at the reasons for the fall off in three year old participation in the King George, the whole point of which was to test Classic form against the older generation.

Godolphin in urgent need of Group One success

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:17:03 +0100

Sagara looks a shadow of his former self since joining Godolphin, who are once more having a poor season. If the boys in blue are going to challenge the might of Ballydoyle, things are going to have to change soon, says Ian Carnaby.

African Pursuits

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:34:48 +0100

Selling platers cover the range, from no hoper to good thing. Ian Carnaby is a minor authority on the sellers at Brighton, where he found a decent winner from the Morrison yard recently.

With a Song in my heart

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 14:30:20 +0100

The brilliantly speedy Fleeting Spirit, favourite for the King's Stand, reminds Ian Carnaby of Song, the winner in 1969 - a year that holds many other memories for the then Cambridge undergraduate.

Criticism of Bolger was justified

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:41:40 +0100

It was a fine achievement to train New Approach to win the Derby, but Jim Bolger's desire to take on press and public opinion rebounded on him in spades this time, says Ian Carnaby.

No wrath at all in The Grapes

Thu, 29 May 2008 10:36:12 +0100

A return to an old haunt has Ian Carnaby considering the concept of value - highlighted by the cramped odds of Dandy Man in the Temple Stakes, where it was little surprise he was beaten by Fleeting Spirit.