Wayne Bailey

1 week ago | independent.ie | Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey: Lazzat fancied for Jubilee raid as Irish racing mourns Kevin PrendergastKevin Prendergast, who died yesterday, after winning the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas with Awtaad in 2016. A great character, Prendergast maintained a proud family legacy in Irish racing. Photo by SportsfileIt’s the final day of Royal Ascot, and I’m very much looking forward to having a punt in the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (3.40).

2 weeks ago | independent.ie | Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey: ‘American’ to prove he’s got plenty of Style at YorkClifford Lee and Al Qareem make plenty of appeal at York. Photo: Getty ImagesIt’s over a quarter of a century since I did my Leaving Cert, but looking at the students heading into schools to sit their exams this week, I can’t say I envy them. Luckily for me, my mother, Bridget, is one of the best in the world and had me well covered to pass my exams, with candles lit, novenas said, and rosaries prayed on my behalf.

3 weeks ago | independent.ie | Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey: Ruling Court can clinch rare Guineas-Derby double for Appleby at EpsomTrainer Charlie Appleby. Photo: GettyAlthough I’ve had mixed fortunes betting on it, I would consider the Derby (3.30 Epsom) to be the greatest Flat race in the world. As such, it should follow that the cream rises to the top, and, generally speaking, that’s been the case in recent years, with the last three winners topping the official ratings.

4 weeks ago | independent.ie | Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey: Allonsy looks capable of toppling York Bronte Cup favourite Term of Endearment at a nice priceTrainer Ralph Beckett will be hoping Allonsy and Hector Crouch can upset the odds. Photo: GettyI might get in trouble for saying this, but it’s official: females are less reliable than males. At least, that’s true when it comes to certain horse races. I’m instinctively cautious when betting in races restricted to fillies and mares, having been burned before by short-priced favourites.

1 month ago | independent.ie | Wayne Bailey

Wayne Bailey: Power Fizz looks ready to light the fuse under Skibbereen native Adam Farragher at GoodwoodAdam Farragher riding Power Fizz to win at Ascot earlier this month. Photo: Getty Images“Fast women, slow horses and wine, have made me an old man ahead of my time. My hair once black, now with silver does shine, on account of fast women, slow horses and wine.”​A few years back, the missus bought me a record player, and I recently dug out some of my late father’s old LPs and singles.