In the aftermath of his crushing defeat in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket it was tempting to think that the City Of Troy bubble had burst. Had this brilliant two-year-old simply failed to train on, failed to physically mature in the way some of his peers had., or was the… Read More »
It had been a long time between drinks for Dermot Weld in the Oaks, his last winner of the Epsom classic was way back in 1981. But in Ezeliya, he had a filly he thought could end the drought, and so it proved. A daughter of Dubawi out of a… Read More »
Yes, âThe 184th edition of the legendary Qatar Prix du Jockey Club is a sporting challenge reserved for 3-year-old thoroughbreds in the unique setting of Chantilly.â âThis a Group I event, the highest level of horse racing, was created in 1836 and is contested over a distance of 2100 meters,… Read More »
Asfoora will become the latest Australian sprinter to try and strike a blow in England when beginning her optimistic European campaign in the Group 2 Temple Stakes at Haydock on Saturday night. An eight-time winner in Australia, including twice in Group 2 company, Asfoora will face the likes of last year’s… Read More »
On 12 to 14 June, the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities will hold its Global Summit on Equine Safety and Technology at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, Canada. âEquine welfare is racingâs single most important priority, and it is at the centre of all decisions we make,â said Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges,… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 Colourful Baron Race Two: 7 Valhalla Race Three: 5 Atomic Beauty Race Four: 1 Exuberant Race Five: 7 Can’t Go Wong Race Six: 2 High Percentage Race Seven:… Read More »
The northern Classic season is upon us and itâs the undefeated Notable Speech who joins the Top 3 in this May edition of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings. Quickly ranked 121 for his 1½ length victory in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, heâs equal also on 121 with the… Read More »
Itâs the Al Shaqab Lockinge with Ladies Day at Newbury, and in celebrating the new Hong Kong Garden itâs also the partnership with the HKJC World Pool. To mark World Poolâs increased presence, Newbury will be celebrating the very best of Hong Kong, from music to culinary delights, and a… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 7 Viva A La Race Two: 1 I Can Race Three: 2 Gallant Waking Race Four: 4 Master Of Luck Race Five: 4 Glory Cloud Race Six: 3 Ma… Read More »
The purists may say the Guineas at Newmarket is the final of the juvenile season, but in Paris the Emirates Poule dâEssai is âThe Foals Fabulous Destiny.â As Aiden OâBrien stated ‘I probably treated him like too much of a god during the winter’ on City of Troyâs defeat in… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 1 My Intelligent Race Two: 12 New Power Race Three: 1 Beau Goose Race Four: 11 Valhalla Race Five: 1 Righteous Arion Race Six: 1 Escape Route Race Seven:… Read More »
Newmarketâs 1,000 Guineas saw several threads of trainer Roger Varianâs career intertwining in the victory of his filly Elmalka, who took the seasonâs second classic on only her third racecourse start. Varian had established his reputation during a ten-year stint with trainer Michael Jarvis. On Jarvisâs retirement Varian took over… Read More »
With trainer Aidan OâBrien being inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame earlier in the afternoon the script appeared to be written for his unbeaten three-year-old City Of Troy as he lined up as odds-on favourite for the 2024 renewal of Newmarketâs 2,000 Guineas, the first classic of the… Read More »
Victorian trainer Peter Moody returns to Royal Ascot in memory of Black Caviar, now with Chain of Lightning for the same Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. âIt is quite extraordinary that it was 12 years ago, and when I go out the back I can pat her four-year-old son and two-year-old… Read More »
âWe feel he is on his way of becoming one of the all-time great stallions,â said Tom Magnier of Coolmore Australia with Justify not shuttling to Jerryâs Plains next season. In fact, Justify will be standing palmately at Ashford Stud in Kentucky, and will be mated to select mares to… Read More »
James Mcdonald once again proved the difference aboard the Danny Shum trained Romantic Warrior with the pair combining for their sixth Group One together with victory in Sunday’s Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m). Jumping from barrier 11/12, McDonald was able to get across and sit midfield, going in and out of cover aboard… Read More »
Seeking a record fourth win in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m), Golden Sixty was unable to reel in Zac Purton aboard Beauty Eternal, eventually fading to finish fourth in what could be his final career run. With the track downgraded to yielding after race one, Beauty Eternal ($12) made the most… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where it is Champions Day. Race One: 6 Reach Goal Race Two: 1 Stunning Peach Race Three: 1 Divano Race Four: 5 Geneva Race Five: 1 California Spangle Race Six: 11 Ka Ying Victory Race Seven: 1 Golden… Read More »
Already the highest prize money earner of all time, Golden Sixty is out to break his own record with a fourth win in Sunday’s Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin. The 11-time Group 1 winner and rising nine-year-old is warm favourite on Sunday but connections are apprehensive about the… Read More »
Zac Purton is under no illusions as to the task Massive Sovereign has in Sunday’s Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin as he attempts to thwart Romantic Warrior’s attempt to win the race three years running. “I think it’s the strongest race we have⌠the Japanese certainly have a couple… Read More »
