Unbeaten colt Pinatubo has been given the highest Timeform rating for a two-year-old in more than quarter of a century. The winner of Sunday’s Group One National Stakes at the Curragh, Pinatubo been given 134, the highest since Celtic Swing rated 138 in the Racing Post Trophy in 1994. The… Read More »
Sir Anthony McCoy has rolled back the years to come out on top on Quizical in the Pat Smullen Champions Race For Cancer Trials Ireland at the Curragh. The race was part of a charity day organised by jockey Pat Smullen who is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. The events… Read More »
Godolphin colt Pinatubo has produced an astonishing performance to land the Vincent O’Brien National Stakes at the Curragh by nine lengths. The Charlie Appleby-trained two-year-old was sent out the 1-3 favourite to maintain his unbeaten record at his fifth start on Sunday (Monday AEST). Always travelling sweetly for William Buick,… Read More »
The Frankie Dettori-John Gosden show has moved to France with Star Catcher taking out the Group One Prix Vermeille at ParisLongchamp. The duo struck with Logician in the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday and victory on Star Catcher gave Dettori a 16th Group One win for the year, equalling… Read More »
Magical has claimed a third Group One success in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown to give trainer Aidan O’Brien an eighth win in the race. The mare has spent much of her admirable career chasing the brilliant Enable at the top level and could take her on again in… Read More »
Logician has maintained his unbeaten record with an emphatic victory in the St Leger at Doncaster to give Frankie Dettori his 15th Group One win of the year and his sixth in the world’s oldest Classic. The John Gosden-trained son of Frankel was sent out the 5-6 favourite following his… Read More »
Stradivarius has shown why he is regarded as the world’s best stayer by dominating the Group Two Doncaster Cup to claim his 10th successive victory. Trained by John Gosden, the five-year-old has ruled the staying division over the past couple of seasons with back-to-back wins in the Yorkshire Cup, Gold… Read More »
The Singapore Acton will host a eight event program this Friday. The weather is fine and the rail is in the true position for the entire circuit. Race One: 3 Paperback Trooper Race Two: 1 Lim’s Ray Race Three: 6 Qiji Star Race Four: 1 Mighty Emperor Race Five: 4… Read More »
Crystal Ocean has suffered a career-ending leg injury during routine gallops at Newmarket. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained five-year-old was cantering on Thursday as part of his preparation for either the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe or the Champion Stakes at Ascot. While it is hoped he will recover to enjoy… Read More »
Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has denied giving Triple Crown winner Justify a banned substance which caused a positive test before last year’s Kentucky Derby and blamed the result on contaminated food. Baffert said in a statement he “unequivocally” rejects the implication he would give Justify or any other… Read More »
Californian racing authorities have defended their handling of a positive swab returned by Justify in the Santa Anita Derby before he went on to win the Triple Crown. The California Horse Racing Board, which dismissed the case, says any inquiry into the Santa Anita Derby would not have been completed… Read More »
A cover up of a failed drug test has this morning rocked the US horse racing industry. The New York times has reported that Triple Crown winner Justify failed a drug test ahead of his win in the Kentucky Derby that was covered up by officials which should have ruled… Read More »
A half-sister by American Pharoah to champion Beholder has fetched $8.2 million at the Keeneland September sale in Kentucky. Whisper Hill Farm’s Mandy Pope outlasted Coolmore, securing the filly out of Leslie’s Lady for twice as much as she had hoped to pay. Coolmore own the filly’s half-brother, Mendelssohn, who… Read More »
Racing returns to Happy Valley this Wednesday night, where eight races have been set down, with some really good depth right across the program, especially later in the evening. Race One: 9 Speedy Wally Race Two: 1 Blade Racer Race Three: 2 Gold Velvet Race Four: 7 Enrichment Race Five:… Read More »
Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin has outbid Coolmore to secure a colt out of Australian-bred New Zealand Group One winner Bounding for $4.1 million ($A5.9 million) at the Keeneland September sale. By Curlin, the colt was knocked down to Godolphin’s agent Anthony Stroud after a spirited bidding duel. By Lonhro out of… Read More »
Ric Chapman, our form guru who covers Woodbine races for us, has gone through the 8-race midweek card and has provided both comment and tips. Good luck, punters. Race 1 8:45am 1700m Turf Champion trainer Mark Casse is always the one to follow in these type of races. He saddles… Read More »
English-trained American-owned future Melbourne Cup contender Spanish Mission has won the $1 million Derby Invitational at Belmont in New York. Raced by Team Valor International and Earle Mack, Spanish Mission has earned an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf in November with his win. A Group winner in England,… Read More »
A bumper ten race card has been assembled this Sunday at Sha Tin, with some decent racing on the program, including the return to racing on the dirt track. Race One: 6 Exponents Race Two: 4 Amazing Ability Race Three: 2 Flying Noble Race Four: 3 Big Fortune Race Five:… Read More »
Hello Youmzain has continued the trend of three-year-olds winning Group One sprints this season with a clear-cut success in the Sprint Cup at Haydock. Ten Sovereigns and Advertise – who both missed Saturday’s event – have triumphed for their age group in top-level contests this season. James Doyle had the… Read More »
Group l racing in the UK heads to Haydock on Saturday night where the feature race is the Sprint Cup (1200m), with unfortunately the race hit by scratchings due to a likely wet track. Race One: 1 First In Line Race Two: 4 Sharja Bridge Race Three: 8 Sesame Briah… Read More »
