Richard Fahey has just failed to better retired trainer Richard Hannon snr’s British record of 235 winners in a calendar year with his final runner of 2015 finishing second. Billy Bond had to settle for the runner-up spot behind Bold Prediction, when beaten three lengths. “Wasn’t meant to be, very… Read More »
Champion jumps jockey Tony McCoy will become Sir Anthony after receiving a knighthood in the Queen’s New Year Honours list in recognition of his services to horse racing. The 41-year-old retired at the end of April when he brought the curtain down on a spectacular 23-year National Hunt career. “It… Read More »
Richard Fahey has equalled retired trainer Richard Hannon snr’s record of 235 winners in a calendar year thanks to a double at Lingfield. Gabrial The Hero claimed a narrow win before Luis Vaz De Torres secured the important landmark victory. “It’s grand. I can’t believe it. It’s a huge amount… Read More »
Cue Card is just one win away from earning a STG1 million ($A2.05 million) bonus following his King George VI Chase success. The prize is on offer for any horse that can complete the triple crown of the Betfair Chase, King George and the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Trainer Colin Tizzard… Read More »
Lizzie Kelly has become the first woman to ride a Grade One steeplechase winner in Britain, steering Tea For Two to win at Kempton. Kelly rode the 9-4 chance in the Kauto Star Novice for her stepfather, trainer Nick Williams. Despite racing keenly in the first part of the race,… Read More »
A monster eleven race card has been assembled for Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race is the Griffin Trophy (1400m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400 BET with $1000 at CrownBet.com.au [livestream]… Read More »
Channel 4 has reaffirmed its commitment to British horse racing following the news it will be the new home for Formula 1 on terrestrial television. The broadcaster is currently involved in negotiations to continue to show horse racing once its current deal expires in 2017. It was announced on Monday… Read More »
A strong card of night racing has been assembled for Happy Valley on Wednesday night, where the feature race is the Mercury Handicap (1650m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400 BET with $1000 at… Read More »
International Week might be done and dusted, but the quality racing doesn’t stop at Sha Tin, with another strong ten race card set down this Saturday, where the feature race is the 145th Anniversary Challenge Cup (1600m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE… Read More »
A strong eight race card has been assembled for Happy Valley on Wednesday night and while there are no feature races, the depth is once again very strong. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400… Read More »
Cox Plate placegetter Highland Reel has given champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien his first major win in Hong Kong in the International Vase. Australia’s representative Preferment travelled midfield most of the way and failed to muster enough speed in the straight to be a threat at the end of the… Read More »
If not for the red tape that binds Australian immigration laws, the country’s racing scene would have been blessed with what is probably the most colourful and charismatic trainer in the world today. Ganbat Enebish is a Mongolian who wanted to prove himself in the west, and his first choice… Read More »
A nine race card will be run and won at Singapore on Friday night, and while there are no feature races, the program looks pretty solid. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400 BET with… Read More »
A three-year-old filly named Ruby Queen had never won a race until she appeared to blow past the field as a $US110 longshot at an Ohio horse track. But it turns out that she was really a he. Track stewards suspended three people and fined another after determining there was… Read More »
The Final Field has been released for the 2015 Hong Kong Cup which is to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 13th, December 2015. View the Hong Kong Cup Field. [betrace] Horse No. Horse Wt. Jockey Trainer 1 DESIGNS ON ROME 126 J Moreira J Moore 2 FREE EAGLE… Read More »
The Final Field has been released for the 2015 Hong Kong Mile which is to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 13th, December 2015. View the Hong Kong Mile Field. [betrace] Horse No. Colour Horse Wt. Jockey Trainer 1 ABLE FRIEND 126 J Moreira J Moore 2 MAURICE 126… Read More »
The Final Field has been released for the 2015 Hong Kong Sprint which is to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 13th, December 2015. View the Hong Kong Sprint Field. [betrace] Horse No. Horse Wt. Jockey Trainer 1 GOLD-FUN 126 C Soumillon R Gibson 2 SOLE POWER 126 C… Read More »
The Final Field has been released for the 2015 Hong Kong Vase which is to be run at Sha Tin on Sunday 13th, December 2015. View the Hong Kong Vase Field. [betrace] Horse No. Horse Wt. Jockey Trainer 1 FLINTSHIRE 126 V Cheminaud A Fabre 2 CIRRUS DES AIGLES 126… Read More »
The best of the best when it comes to the riding ranks will assemble to Happy Valley for not only a nine race card on Wednesday night but also the International Jockey Challenge. Hugh Bowman and James McDonald will fly the flag for Australasia but will face stiff competition from… Read More »
Eleven races have been set down for Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race is the Golden Jubilee Challenge Cup (1200m), with the intriguing runner being the former South Australia galloper Next Day, now named Lucky Guy, who was unbeaten in two runs down under before being purchased by… Read More »
