Santiago was a 14th winner of the Irish Derby for Aidan O’Brien – who trained the first four home in this year’s Classic at the Curragh. Santiago, successful in the Queen’s Vase at Royal Ascot, justified 2-1 favouritism to win by a head from stablemate Tiger Moth, with Dawn Patrol… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Saturday, and while there are no feature races, the depth is pretty good once again. Race One: 9 Keep Winning Race Two: 2 Bright Kid Race Three: 3 Mighty Valor Race Four: 3 Total Excess Race Five: 4 Righteous… Read More »
The Kentucky Derby, which was rescheduled for September 5 due to coronavirus, will allow spectators onto the grounds to watch the Run for the Roses even as COVID-19 infections surge across parts of the United States, Churchill Downs Racetrack says. “Our team is deeply committed to holding the very best… Read More »
Zac Purton has capitalised on some late pick-up rides with four winners at Happy Valley, propelling him to a seven-win lead over rival Joao Moreira in the battle for championship honours. Moreira started the night with an early win on the Caspar Fownes-trained Daily Beauty before Purton struck back in… Read More »
OMG – oh my goodness. The ignorance shown from these American commentators is laughable. As are the missives all over social media by horse players without a clue. Firstly, watch the footage and notice – pay close attention to – the inside horse with the blue cap on because he… Read More »
Grand National-winning jockey Liam Treadwell, who returned from retirement last year, has been found dead in England, aged 34. Treadwell sprang one of the biggest surprises in the world’s greatest steeplechase when riding 100-1 outsider Mon Mome to victory in 2009 for trainer Venetia Williams, on his first attempt. He… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, and while there are no feature races, the depth is pretty strong. Race One: 1 Harrier Jet Race Two: 10 This Is Charisma Race Three: 12 Lucky Missile Race Four: 7 Universal Go Go Race Five: 7… Read More »
The Singapore Turf Club is set to resume racing next month with strict health and safe management measures in place. The STC confirmed in a statement that racing would go ahead behind closed doors from July 11 after receiving approval from the Government. “To minimise the risks of Covid-19 transmission,… Read More »
‘Cheongdam Dokki rolled back the years, crushed all-comers and silenced the sceptics by completing a sensational hat-trick in the Herald Business Cup at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday.’ These are the words of English race announcer Alastair Middleton with Cheongdam Dokki’s run-away main race victory at Seoul’s Lets Run Park, with… Read More »
A potential, not just champion, but possibly even a legend, was unearthed this morning at Belmont Park in New York, USA. Being Belmont Stakes Day, it’s a day that’s synonymous with producing legendary sporting moments, as typically it’s the final Jewel in the American 3 year old Triple Crown. #Gamine… Read More »
Tiz the Law has won the Belmont Stakes in front of empty stands on Saturday, clinching the first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. The colt was followed by Dr Post and Max Player at the New York event, which is traditionally the last leg of the three races that… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, with the Premier Plate (1400m) and Premier Cup (1800m) the feature events. Race One: 6 Aurora Steed Race Two: 3 Winning Brew Race Three: 1 Thanks Forever Race Four: 5 Golden Link Race Five: 2 Kinda Cool Race… Read More »
Frankie Dettori enjoyed another day to remember at Royal Ascot, as he equalled Pat Eddery’s record of 73 winners on the final day of the meeting. In his 30th appearance, the veteran Italian claimed the only Group One that had eluded him when he rode Alpine Star to victory in… Read More »
The 2020 Royal Ascot Carnival concludes on Saturday night with an eight race card, highlighted by the Diamond Jubilee Stakes (1200m).
View the final field and barriers for the 2020 Diamond Jubilee Stakes. The Diamond Jubilee Stakes will be run on Sunday 21st June at Royal Ascot. Time: 12:35 AM AEDT Distance: 1200m Class: Group One Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Diamond Jubilee Stakes – Comment… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2020 St James’s Palace Stakes. The St James’s Palace Stakes will be run on Saturday 20th June at Royal Ascot. Time: 12 Midnight AEDT Distance: 1600m Class: Group One Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the St James’s Palace… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2020 Coronation Stakes. The Coronation Stakes will be run on Saturday 20th June at Royal Ascot. Time: 11:25PM AEDT Distance: 1600m Class: Group One Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Coronation Stakes – Comment below Form Horse Odds… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2020 Coventry Stakes. The Coventry Stakes will be run on Saturday 20th June at Royal Ascot. Time: 10:50PM AEDT Distance: 1200m Class: Group Two Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Coventry Stakes – Comment below Form Horse Odds… Read More »
View the final field and barriers for the 2020 Queen Mary Stakes. The Queen Mary Stakes will be run on Saturday 20th June at Royal Ascot. Time: 10:15PM AEDT Distance: 1000m Class: Group Two Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Queen Mary Stakes – Comment below… Read More »
Golden Horde has emphatically won the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot. Clive Cox’s colt, a Group Two-winning juvenile before finishing second in last year’s Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket, marked his seasonal return at the top level with a length-and-a-half triumph in the feature race on day four on Friday…. Read More »
