International Horse Racing

• Frankel’s brother downed by Sailor

  Noble Mission performed with plenty of credit at his much-anticipated debut at Yarmouth to finish second to Godolphin newcomer Swedish Sailor.

   
• So You Think confirmed for Breeders’ Cup

  Ballydoyle has confirmed former Australian superstar So You Think is being aimed at the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday week.

   
• Talks ongoing over whip storm

  The British Horseracing Authority on Monday said it was “committed to ongoing and constructive dialogue” with the Professional Jockeys’ Association as the threat of strike action continues to cast a shadow over racing.

   
• Suit tailor made for Goldi duel

  Connections of Strong Suit believe he possesses the right attributes to dethrone the mighty Goldikova in the Breeders’ Cup Mile on Saturday week.

   
• Fallon on board Caspar

  Alan McCabe has booked Kieren Fallon for Caspar Netscher in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.

   
• Johnston says welfare always comes first

  Trainer Mark Johnston believes the horse welfare issue regarding whip use should be left to racing experts.

   
• PJA urges jockeys not to strike over whip

  British jockeys have been urged not to take strike action as the row over new whip rules continues.

   
• Richard Hughes back with a winner

  Richard Hughes made sure he put his point across as he waved his whip in celebration passing the line with a comeback winner at Newbury.

   
• Camelot tops Trophy six

  Aidan O’Brien will saddle Camelot and Learn as he bids to win the Racing Post Trophy for a sixth time at Doncaster on Saturday.

   
• Abdullah picks Breeders’ Cup team

  Teddy Grimthorpe believes Sea Moon has the right credentials to make his mark in the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs next month.

   
• Jockeys fail with appeals

  The nine jockeys banned for failing to pull up during a race that was declared void at Wetherby last Wednesday have failed in their appeal against 10-day suspensions.

   
• Dream Ahead to be retired

  Multiple Group One winner Dream Ahead has been retired to stud, according to reports in America.

   
• Hughes appeal set for next week

  Richard Hughes’ appeal against the five-day ban he was handed at Salisbury earlier this month will now be heard next week.

   
• Rain primed for Far East adventure

  Dancing Rain will head off to Japan later this month to continue her glittering season in the Queen Elizabeth II Commemorative Cup.

   
• Jockeys wait over whip rules

  Jockeys must wait until the end of the week to find out whether the British Horseracing Authority will make any adjustments to the new whip rules.

   
• Owner boost for Hannon team

  Champion trainer Richard Hannon has confirmed that Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum has joined his list of owners.

   
• Charlton mulling Hong Kong trip

  Bated Breath remains in the mix for a possible trip to Hong Kong after another near-miss in Canada on Sunday.

   
• Gallant Tree in Breeders’ frame

  Joshua Tree will be considered for the Breeders’ Cup Turf at Churchill Downs next month following an excellent effort in Sunday’s Canadian International. Marco Botti’s charge had finished third to brilliant Arc winner Danedream in Germany at his penultimate start, and confirmed that promise by chasing home John Hammond’s Sarah… Read More »

   
• Legs leads O’Brien’s Trophy hunt

  Aidan O’Brien’s Royal Lodge winner Daddy Long Legs is among nine horses confirmed for the Racing Post Trophy at Doncaster on Saturday.

   
• Tim Clark strikes paydirt in Hong Kong

  Tim Clark helped lift the spirits of John Moore after riding Jacobee to a breakthrough Hong Kong stakes win.