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The 2026 Flat season has been given a superb platform from which to build by the career change of Constitutional Hill and the early appearance of Albert Einstein at the Curragh. The flat season reaches an early peak and within…
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Lincoln Latest plus Montassib Chances.
It was no great secret when we advised followers in. early January that Eternal Force was the likely Haggas Lincoln contender for 2026 – Maureen had suggested the same after the colt had won impressively at Haydock in October. However,…
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Haggas Derby Entry Debuts Saturday…
Over the period from the start of the flat season in late March until the end of May, the Haggas team will send out a large squad of unexposed 3yo’s in Maiden and Novice events. Most will be future winners,…
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Dubai Honour in Group 1 repeat bid…
A year ago, Lincoln Day got off to a flyer for the Haggas stable when Dubai Honour tenaciously outbattled a high-quality field to claim the $1.5 million (AUD) Group 1 Tancred Stakes. The team will be hunting for a repeat performance as the 8yo…
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Haggas older horses – well worth following…
William Haggas made it public knowledge last summer that he intended to keep more of his horses in training as 4yo’s and older and it is a strategy that potentially offers a rich source of profit. Although, we may miss…
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The Lincoln Haggas Factor: Quality over Quantity
While the Lincoln is often viewed as a “lottery” due to the maximum field size, a closer look at historical data reveals a remarkable success story for Somerville Lodge. Haggas has won the race in total 5 times but it…
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Maidens and Novices raced with future in mind…
For “day-by-day” punters, as Johnny Dineen regularly states, “the first bet of the day is the most important.” For those of us who follow a highly selective process, however, the first bet of the campaign is massive. Friday’s win by the aptly…
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2026 HagTag Diary Blog 1
As Karl Burke develops a new powerhouse of racing at Spigot Lodge in North Yorkshire, the challenge for William Haggas at Somerville Lodge to maintain his excellent strike rates in Group races and major handicaps becomes increasingly difficult. 2025 saw…
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Green Shoots on the Sand
It’s been a long winter for William Haggas followers with just a single victory in 2026. That has largely been expected and will have no bearing on the fast approaching Turf season. I am anticipating at least 3 significant gambles…
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Win Machine ready to be ignited…
Two entries for the Haggas team this week and no real signs that a second win of 2026 is in sight. It is of no concern as the yard enters a transformational year when in the words of the Somerville…
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