âFrankly, he has Group 1 looks, a Group 1 pedigree and was a Group 1 performer,â with Hawaii Five Oh being the only stallion in Australia whose first five dams are all Stakes winners. âThere is no doubt, Hawaii Five Oh was one of I Am Invincibleâs most naturally talented sons,â said… Read More »
At a recent Government of Japan Conferment Ceremony the IFHA Chair Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges was awarded âThe Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.â Hosted by Ambassador Okada Kenichi the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong on 2 July 2024, Mr Engelbrecht-Bresges is only the second non-Japanese… Read More »
âFor the first time our most prestigious races including the Crown Princeâs Cup and the Kingâs Cup, will fall within the Bahrain Turf Series calendar, coupled with the new floodlights.â In fact, HH Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club said… Read More »
As France-Galop says âitâs the pinnacle of international horseracing as some of the worldâs most talented thoroughbreds will run in the Qatar Prix de lâArc de Triomphe. âReputed to be the worldâs greatest horse race that has thrilled the racing world for over a century, it will again feature exceptional… Read More »
Itâs the fourth edition of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings for 2024, and itâs the Betfred Derby winner City of Troy whoâs earned a co-second 123 Ranking. Now joining the Dubai Sheem Classic winner Rebelâs Romance on 123, who has since won the Hong Kong Champions and Charter Cup,… Read More »
Racing South Australia has shifted its Group 3 Siresâ Produce Stakes to Saturday 20 July, as the Gr3 SA Siresâ Produce was won by exciting SA Spring prospect Air Assault in 2023. A move to give trainerâs one last chance at securing prized Black Type status before the end of… Read More »
With the 104th Westminster Czech Derby being Central Europeâs principal racing event, itâs the filly Fine Anyway who won the 107th Grand June Prix, thatâs the true Czech Derby Trial. The Grand June Prix for 3yoâs was Fine Anywayâs second season success, and she returns to Pragueâs Velka Chuchle Racecourse… Read More »
Posted as the $8 pick with betting apps, its Asfoora whoâs looking to be Australiaâs sixth Royal Ascot sprinting success, with victory in the King Charles III Stakes on Tuesday. In joining Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast and Nature Strip in 2022, the 5yo mare will be the… Read More »
Itâs the 175th Prix de Diane Longines, âa garden party atmosphere that encourages the best fillies in Europe to compete in the elegance and prestige of Chantilly Racecourse.â âSince 1843, the Prix de Diane Longines has brought together exceptional fillies to its staring line in the splendid setting of the Château de… Read More »
Its 10th anniversary of the Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards at The Star on the Gold Coast, in celebrating the recognition of the winners of seven categories. Put simply by Sebastian Hutch âI encourage anyone with inclination to nominate do so, itâs a tremendous way to recognise people who… Read More »
The winner of The Bill Whittaker Book Award for 2022-2023 has been announced, and its Rod and Rob Nicholson for Heroes of The Heath: a History of The Melbourne Racing Club. Award biennially for the best new book on Australian thoroughbred horse racing, there were 24 books published on horse… Read More »
On 12 to 14 June, the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities will hold its Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada. âEquine welfare is racingâs single most important priority, and it is at the centre of all decisions we make,â said Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges,… Read More »
The northern Classic season is upon us and itâs the undefeated Notable Speech who joins the Top 3 in this May edition of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings. Quickly ranked 121 for his 1½ length victory in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, heâs equal also on 121 with the… Read More »
Itâs the Al Shaqab Lockinge with Ladies Day at Newbury, and in celebrating the new Hong Kong Garden itâs also the partnership with the HKJC World Pool. To mark World Poolâs increased presence, Newbury will be celebrating the very best of Hong Kong, from music to culinary delights, and a… Read More »
The purists may say the Guineas at Newmarket is the final of the juvenile season, but in Paris the Emirates Poule dâEssai is âThe Foals Fabulous Destiny.â As Aiden OâBrien stated ‘I probably treated him like too much of a god during the winter’ on City of Troyâs defeat in… Read More »
Victorian trainer Peter Moody returns to Royal Ascot in memory of Black Caviar, now with Chain of Lightning for the same Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. âIt is quite extraordinary that it was 12 years ago, and when I go out the back I can pat her four-year-old son and two-year-old… Read More »
âWe feel he is on his way of becoming one of the all-time great stallions,â said Tom Magnier of Coolmore Australia with Justify not shuttling to Jerryâs Plains next season. In fact, Justify will be standing palmately at Ashford Stud in Kentucky, and will be mated to select mares to… Read More »
Over the past six Saturdayâs a record $46.1m in prizemoney was distributed making this Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival the best since The Star Championships had begun in 2014. The new darling of the Australian turf Pride of Jenny gave a spectacular front-running display for a 6½ length victory in the… Read More »
âI am honoured to accept the role of Chief Executive of the Racing Integrity Board,â said Dr Eliot Forbes, âas Integrity is a critical enabler for the success of the racing industry.â âAnd I look forward to working with the Board and all stakeholders, to ensure that New Zealandâs integrity… Read More »
âYeah, a big achievement for the Korea Racing Authority,â said Chip McGaughey of Keeneland on news that the Korea Cup and Korea Sprint are now in the Breedersâ Cup Challenge Series. âVery glad they could get that done, as Blue Chipper won the Korea Sprint then ran third in the… Read More »
