Actually, Purton and blinkers seem to be a deadly combination - in the past year we've seen big leaps from several horses in blinkers the first time ridden by the leading jockey. Bobo Dragon is ...

"Sometimes people think it's counterintuitive because blinkers get horses keyed up, but I think it could be the opposite in his case, he seems to be chilling out," said Martin. "He's always been ...

The horse's work in November last year in blinkers suggested that fitting them in a race would be a plus, but the evidence for trainer Richard Gibson's reluctance to do so was clear on Sunday.

A change of equipment and a return to the site of her greatest victory might do the trick for Repole Stable's Life Talk in the April 6 Gazelle Stakes (G3). "It was disappointing no matter how you ...

Malua Racing co-trainer Will Larkin rates Lindsay Park's impressive debut winner Scenic Point as the one to beat in the Redoute's Choice Stakes but he's hoping the addition of blinkers will help ...