Sunday is âvacantâ for Germany to claim a second Japan Cup, with unbeaten 3yo Tunnes being able to claim a US$3m Bonus having also taken-out the Grosser Preis von Bayern. In coming off a 10 length victory in the Allianz Securities sponsored Preis von Bayern of 1m4f on a heavy… Read More »
Yes, the winning post is there for Charlie Appleby to claim his first Bahrain International Trophy with Royal Fleet for Godolphin and in the hands of William Buick. Narrowly missing out on winning last year with Barney Boy, Royal Fleet is Charlie Applebyâs sole entry having won the Bahrain Turf… Read More »
âFlightline, 139, who closed out his undefeated career in the Longines Breedersâ Cup Classic, maintains his commanding lead in the ninth Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings.â In being the Worldâs Best Dirt Horse on 139 for his 19ÂŒ length victory in the TVG Pacific Classic, he scored by a record… Read More »
âFlightline’s matured, he’s more professional than last year but his precociousness hasn’t diminished even with the increased distances of his races,â says Jeannine Edwards. âThe most credible challenge will come from Life Is Good, who certainly seems top of his game, has the class to be favoured in any other… Read More »
In announcing the US based Horseracing Integrity & Safety Authority to the racing world Lisa Lazarus states âto make American racing safer and fairer, and to restore confidence in the sport.â âAnd to take the ideal of a national governing body and make it real, the rules themselves have been… Read More »
âIt seems the entire country, perhaps the world, is waiting with bated breath to see Flightline in the Breedersâ Cup Classic,â stated Jeannine Edwards, the former ESPN and ABC Sportscaster. Of course, Jeannine Edwards is talking of the Ladbrokes $1.57 odd-on favourite Flightline for the Longines Breedersâ Cup Classic, run… Read More »
Itâs QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot, and can Ladbrokeâs odds-on 1/4 favourite Baaeed culminate a magnificent career with victory in the QIPCO Champion Stakes. To be ridden again by Jim Crowley for William Haggas and owner Shadwell Estates, heâs coming off a 6Âœ length victory over Mishriff in the… Read More »
Itâs the 132nd Velka Pardubicka, the Gran Pardiubicka of 2022 on Sunday, and can the 2021 hero Talent as race favourite make it consecutive victories in the âworldâs toughest horse race.â In winning last yearâs gruelling cross-country steeplechase of 6900m in 9-12.79mins for trainer Hana Kebelkova, he faces 14 opponents… Read More »
In looking for his third Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe success master trainer Aidan OâBrien has his Irish Champion Stakes winner Luxembourg as the $4.50 Arc favourite. In being rated 122 in the recent Worldâs Best Racehorse rankings, Luxembourg is stepping up to 2400m, having won the Royal Whip… Read More »
Out now are the latest Longines World Best Racehorse Rankings with Aussies Nature Strip and James McDonald topping their listings, and US star Flightline the new World Champion. In scoring a run-away 19ÂŒ length victory in the TVG Pacific Classic Stakes to defeat the Dubai World Cup winner Country Grammer… Read More »
Again, itâs the royal blue of Godolphin that opens the Sydney Everest Carnival, and its Anamoe whoâs the $2.10 Ladbrokes favourite for the Fijutsu General George Main Stakes. Already launching the Sydney Spring with a âworkableâ 1Âœ length victory in the Winx Stakes, Anamoe was first up from a 19… Read More »
Already the 79th Keeneland September Yearling Sale is labled âas the global market place for Thoroughbred yearlings, and as the worldâs most important Thoroughbred sale.â âThe proven success of its sales graduates at the highest levels of racing worldwide,â with Book 1 being Monday 12 September and Tuesday 13 September,… Read More »
With Highclere Thoroughbred Racing targeting the USA, its their 3yo Royal Patronage whoâs out to break his âclassic hoo-dooâ in the New Kent County Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. In finishing behind the placegetters in both the Belmont and Saratoga Derbyâs Royal Patronage was earlier second to the Epsom Derby… Read More »
âSydney racing has never been stronger,â announced Jamie Barkley, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Turf Club, with the Sydney Everest Carnival to be 17 September to 5 November. âWitness the inaugural $2m Big Dance at Royal Randwick on Cup Day, Tuesday 1 November with the $2m The Invitation and… Read More »
With the Macau racing season closing on Sunday, and itâs the Macau Derby winner Cheers Brothers whoâs all-out for the Macau Gold Cup, the final leg of the Triple Crown. In being run over 1800m on turf and for 4YO and Upwards, itâs again drawn the best of the Macau… Read More »
Itâs The Queenâs Plate at Woodbine on Sunday and can the Woodbine Oaks heroine Moira aim for Champion 3YO honours in winning this first Leg of the OGL Canadian Triple Crown. Now unbeaten in both starts this season, she previously won the Woodbine Oaks of 1 1/8 on tapeta, in… Read More »
With the MATCH Series being hosted by Colonial Downs in Virginia on Tuesday, itâs the evergreen Kaylasaurus whoâs looking to the Seeking The Pearl to be 2022 MATCH Champion. In already heading the MATCH Series and leading the Filly & Mare 3YO+ Sprint-Dirt divisional on 22 points, victory In the… Read More »
Itâs Derby time Macau style with the COVID delayed 2nd Leg of the Triple Crown now being for 5YOs, and being run over 1800m on turf at the Taipa Racecourse this Sunday. Originally scheduled for 17 July when the Macau Derby was traditionally for 4YOâs, and now twice postponed is… Read More »
Rebel Dane walked through the front gate at Widden Stud âjust five-minutes ago,â and already heâs the Australian Champion Sire of 2YOs for this 2021-2022 season. With his juvenile filly Fireburn winning the $5m Longines Golden Slipper Stakes and $1m Inglis Siresâ Produce Stakes as his only season winner, heâs… Read More »
âThis is a massive coup for Aquis and the Australian breeding industry,â said Aquis Director of Sales, Jonathan Davies, âwith Aclaim being a proven Group 1 sire, with a massive upside.â âAs heâs on a sharp upward trajectory to be one of the leading stallions in Britain, heâs already sire… Read More »
