Champion filly Treve has delighted her trainer Criquette Head-Maarek ahead of her eagerly anticipated return to action in the Prix Ganay. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner was the world’s equal top rated horse of 2013 alongside Australian champion Black Caviar. She stretched her unbeaten record to five with… Read More »
Steve Asmussen has sacked his assistant trainer Scott Blasi in the wake of allegations of mistreatment of horses in the stable. Authorities in New York and Kentucky launched an investigation last week after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) provided video evidence from an undercover investigation of Asmussen… Read More »
Jockey Sam Waley-Cohen believes Long Run’s class will come to the fore when he tackles the unique Aintree fences in the Grand National. The amateur rider already has the 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup on his resume courtesy of Long Run and while the horse has not been as impressive as… Read More »
Irish trainer Philip Fenton will have to wait at least another several weeks to defend himself against charges of possession of steroids. The 49-year-old sat by himself at the back of the district court in County Tipperary on Thursday as lawyers pleaded for more time to deal with submissions in… Read More »
British jockey Pat Cosgrave has been banned for six months for improper riding in a race in Dubai. The 31-year-old, who rode Society Rock to win the 2011 Golden Jubilee at Royal Ascot, was aboard third-placed Anaerobio in the Group One Jebel Hatta at Meydan on March 8. Cosgrave set… Read More »
Seabass has been withdrawn from the Grand National after suffering a serious injury on Monday. Trained by Ted Walsh and ridden by his daughter, Katie, Seabass was third at Aintree in 2012 and went off the 11-2 favourite last year only to finish 13th. The 11-year-old finished last in his… Read More »
Bookmakers close to Jim Culloty’s stables in County Cork are still counting the cost of Lord Windermere’s victory in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The betting shop in nearby Churchtown had no time to replenish the coffers after being hit by the trainer’s success with 12-1 shot Spring Heeled in Thursday’s… Read More »
Jockey Ruby Walsh is reported in good spirits after having surgery on a broken arm suffered in a fall on the final day of the Cheltenham festival. The rider sustained a compound fracture of his right humerus after parting company with Abbyssial in the Triumph Hurdle. Walsh’s sights are already… Read More »
Ruby Walsh will be sidelined for at least two months after breaking his arm in a fall in the opening race on the final day of the Cheltenham Festival. The winner of three races at the festival, Walsh was diagnosed with a compound fracture of his right arm after parting… Read More »
Willie Mullins clinched the leading trainer award at the Cheltenham Festival when Don Poli gave him a fourth winner at the meeting. Mullins began the fourth and final day level with Jonjo O’Neill and David Pipe on the three-winner mark, posting the one success as his rivals drew blanks. The… Read More »
Lord Windermere survived a lengthy stewards’ inquiry to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup in dramatic fashion on the final day of the jumps festival. The eight-year-old came from last to first, pipping On His Own at the finish to snatch a famous victory for trainer Jim Culloty, who won three… Read More »
The inexperienced More Of That has upset the big names in the World Hurdle at Cheltenham. Having just his fifth start, the Jonjo O’Neill-trained More Of That (15-2) won Thursday’s feature by 1-1/2 lengths from the heavily supported favourite Annie Power (11-8). There was to be a touching moment of… Read More »
A guide to the runners in the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday: BOBS WORTH (Nicky Henderson) Neither flashy nor spectacular, but no doubting the nine-year-old’s class. A poor seasonal return in the Betfair Chase is a distant memory after his clinical display in the Lexus at Christmas. Loves Cheltenham and… Read More »
Bought as a surprise 50th birthday present for a first-time racehorse owner, Sire de Grugy provided one of the feel-good stories of the Cheltenham Festival by winning the high-profile Queen Mother Champion Chase. The popular victory delighted two families who came together in unusual circumstances four years ago and agreed… Read More »
The second day of the Cheltenham Festival will be races just after midnight tonight which includes the Grade 1 Champion Chase. We take a look at each of the races on the card and give our tips and best bets. Special Offer: $250 FREE BET – Sportsbet Special Offer… Read More »
Irish runner Jezki has given jockey Barry Geraghty his second win in the Champion Hurdle and trainer Jessica Harrington her first on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. The six-year-old won in a thrilling finish from My Tent Or Yours, who, like the winner, is owned by JP McManus… Read More »
The brilliant Quevega has raced into the record books with a sixth successive victory in the Mares’ Hurdle on the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival. The Willie Mullins-trained 10-year-old, sent off the 8-11 favourite in the hands of faithful partner Ruby Walsh, was made to work hard by her… Read More »
The first day of the Cheltenham Festival kicks off just after midnight tonight AEST. We take a look at each of the races on the card and give our selections. In most races there is a ton of value to go after. Form Guide Special Offer: $250 FREE BET… Read More »
A decision on whether Last Instalment runs in the Cheltenham Gold Cup will be delayed as late as possible. The nine-year-old has returned from a near two-year absence seemingly better than ever judged by his brilliant display in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown last month. He is among the… Read More »
Five failures at beating top mare Silent Achiever aren’t stopping Peter and Dawn Williams from sending Shuka out to try a sixth time. Shuka is on the third line of betting for the Group One New Zealand Stakes (2000m) at Ellerslie, and success could earn him a crack at the… Read More »
