National Hunt racing has been rocked by a split between champion Irish trainer Willie Mullins and owners Gigginstown House Stud. Mullins said Gigginstown’s owners, Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary and his brother Eddie, refused to pay an increase in training fees and had removed around 60 horses from the stable. “I… Read More »
An eight race program will be run and won under the lights of Happy Valley on Wednesday where the feature race is the Citi Spring Challenge Cup, a Class 3 event over 1200m which features the Hong Kong debut of Navas, a former Robbie Griffiths trained galloper that raced under… Read More »
Dual Derby winner Harzand has booked his ticket for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, proving his fitness with an impressive training gallop after an injury scare. But his Dermot Weld-trained stablemate Fascinating Rock will not run leaving Frankie Dettori without a ride in the showpiece at Chantilly on Sunday…. Read More »
Former 2016 Melbourne Cup favourite Order of St George is one of three likely runners for trainer Aidan O’Brien in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The Gold Cup winner could be joined by Highland Reel and foudn in Sunday’s race which is being run this year at Chantilly while… Read More »
Ten races have been set for Sha Tin on Sunday, with the feature race being the Po Leung Kuk Centenary Cup (1200m), a Class 3 event which has attracted a quality field. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG… Read More »
The Aidan O’Brien-trained Brave Anna has won the Group One Cheveley Park Stakes in a major upset with odds-on favourite Lady Aurelia third. It was the first time champion trainer O’Brien had won the 1200m-race for two-year-olds and he came away with the quinella when Roly Poly finished second at… Read More »
Grade One-winning handler Colm Murphy has made the shock announcement he’s retiring from the training ranks. Murphy, based in County Wexford, Ireland, has enjoyed a stellar career since taking out his licence in 2000, with the hugely popular Brave Inca winning 10 Grade One prizes, including the 2004 Supreme Novices’… Read More »
Sky Hunter has earned himself a second tilt at the Melbourne Cup with a return to winning form at Goodwood. The six-year-old beat just two runners home in the Flemington showpiece last year but having been specially prepared with a repeat mission in mind by trainer Saeed bin Suroor, confidence… Read More »
Three-time Sydney premier jockey Nash Rawiller has celebrated a big night at Happy Valley with four winners. When he relocated to Hong Kong two years ago, Rawiller was Australia’s leading Group One rider and he said he hoped to get more opportunities in the big events in the Asian racing… Read More »
Eight races have been set down for Happy Valley on Wednesday night, and the Australian riders look well placed to dominate the card, most notably Brett Prebble, Zac Purton and Chad Schofield. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG… Read More »
All roads lead to the Breeders’ Cup for Tepin after the mare extended her winning streak to eight in the Woodbine Mile. While she may not have been as impressive as in some of her victories, the Mark Casse’-trained five-year-old did what she had to do under Julien Leparoux to… Read More »
Ten races have been set down for Sha Tin on Sunday, with most eyes focused on the last event, where we see the return of Pakistan Star, who produced one of the most amazing debuts you’ll ever witness. Can he repeat the dose? BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS… Read More »
We take a look at tonights Singapore meeting at Kranji racecourse and give our tips and bets for each of the nine races as well as our best bet and best long shot of the meeting. View our Singapore tips below. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au… Read More »
Trainer Dermot Weld has confirmed Dual Derby winner Harzand is on target to run in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomph despite an injury scare. The colt developed lameness after he was struck during the Irish Champion Stakes, in which he finished eighth, at Leopardstown on Saturday. But his trainer… Read More »
Jockey Club Racecourses has announced the return of the Jockey Club Chase Triple Crown for the next jumps season. Any horse which can land the Betfair Chase at Haydock in November, the King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March will pick… Read More »
The storming run by Japan-based colt Lani at the Belmont Stakes has inspired a series of races in his home country that could annually produce a starter in the Kentucky Derby, from 2017 onwards. Churchill Downs Incorporated has partnered with the Japan Racing Association to create the ‘Japan Road to… Read More »
Sam Clipperton says he is relieved to get off the mark in Hong Kong after riding a winning double at Sha Tin. Clipperton had ridden in 11 races at the first two meetings of the season without success win but struck in the first race on Sunday, steering Ace King… Read More »
Wicklow Brave has upset Order Of St George to win the Irish St Leger and book his ticket to the Melbourne Cup 2016. Trained by Willie Mullins who brought Max Dynamite to Australia last year to run second in the Melbourne Cup, Wicklow Brave was at 11-1 with Order Of… Read More »
Fledgling trainer Joseph O’Brien has won his first Group One race with Intricately taking out the Moyglare Stakes at the Curragh. It was very much a family affair with the former champion jockey’s father Aidan saddling four of the other six runners in Sunday’s seven-furlong (1400m) contest. Intricately, ridden by… Read More »
Young Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton has broken through in Hong Kong with a winning double at Sha Tin. Clipperton had ridden in 11 races at the first two meetings of the season without success win but struck in the first race on Sunday, steering Ace King to victory for trainer… Read More »
