International Horse Racing

• Can the Big Fella provide this year’s National story?

  No race seems to provide stories like the Grand National and this year’s story provider could be Big Fella Thanks.

   
• Prince attracting support ahead of RSA Chase

  Although he failed to impress a number of observers at Wetherby last weekend when winning the Grade 2 Towton Novices’ Chase, there has been a notable market move for the Ian Williams-trained Wayward Prince in the RSA Chase, the novice chasers ‘Gold Cup’, writes Elliot Slater.

   
• Ayr abandonment washes away Merigo National prep race

  Last season’s Scottish Grand National hero Merigo has been denied his first outing since falling in the Becher Chase at Aintree in November, following the abandonment of the scheduled fixture at Ayr on Monday due to waterlogging, writes Elliot Slater.

   
• 4/2/2011 Meydan Tips & Selections

  International form expert Xavier Blair gives us his tips for tomorrow morning’s Dubai meeting at Meydan racecourse.

   
• Godolphin’s bin Suroor speaks of Melbourne Cup as chances emerge

  Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor has said overnight that he will only be fully satisfied once he wins the Melbourne Cup.

   
• Hay List, Rebel Soldier amongst Australian entries for Dubai

  Entries for Dubai’s famous World Cup meeting have been released with only a handful of Australian horses amongst the nominations.

   
• 26/1/2011 Happy Valley race analyses, Tips & Selections

  International form expert Xavier Blair gives us his full Happy Valley meeting analyses including race by race Tips & Selections.

   
• Consul sister hopes for Divine intervention

  All eyes will be on the New Zealand racecourse of Trentham tomorrow as the Adrian Bull-trained So Divine makes her eagerly anticipated debut – providing she gets a run.

   
• 21/1/2011 Meydan/Dubai Tips & Selections

  Xavier Blair gives us his tips and selections for tomorrow morning’s Dubai races including the UAE 2000 Guineas Trial (Race 3) and the Group 2 Cape Verdi (Race 6).

   
• Mixed fortunes for Australians in Telegraph barrier draw

  Australian sprinters First Command, Monton and Swift Alliance have had mixed fortunes at this morning’s barrier draw for Saturday’s $1m Group 1 Telegraph Handicap (1200m) at Trentham.

   
• 19/1/2011 Happy Valley Tips & Selections

  Expert Hong Kong form analyst Xavier Blair gives his race by race preview for tonight’s Happy Valley meeting, view his full list of race previews, tips and selections.

   
• Dubai World Cup 2011 Carnival overview

  In 2010, Dubai staged their seventh International Racing Carnival which was Meydans first; a brand new state of the art racecourse featuring a 1750m all weather surface and 2400m turf course with a grandstand capable of holding 60,000 spectators.

   
• 2010 Hong Kong Sprint Replay – JJ The Jet Plane

  Last night saw the running of the 2010 Hong Kong Sprint won by South African galloper JJ The Jet Plane, Australian mare Ortensia ran a very gallant 5th.

   
• 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup Race Analysis

  Hong Kong form analyst Xavier Blair shares his views on each horse in tonights 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Cup.

   
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  2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint Race Analysis

  Hong Kong form analyst Xavier Blair shares his views on each horse in tonights 2010 Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Sprint.

   
• 2010 Hong Kong International Mile Race Analysis

  Hong Kong form analyst Xavier Blair shares his views on each horse in tomorrows 2010 Hong Kong International Mile.

   
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  2010 Hong Kong International Vase Race Analysis

  Hong Kong form analyst Xavier Blair shares his views on each horse in tomorrows 2010 Hong Kong International Vase.

   
• Al Garhood to compete in Nakayama Grand Jump

  Ciaron Maher will target an invitation to compete against the best steeple chasers in the world with veteran ‘Al Garhood’ in next April’s Nakayama Grand Jump.

   
• 1/12/2010 Happy Valley Tips & Selections

  Xavier Blair shares his tips and selections for tonight’s Happy Valley race meeting.

   
• Rocket Man could be headed to Australia

  International sprint sensation ‘Rocket Man’ has been targeted by Racing Victoria for the two Australian legs of the Global Sprint Challenge early next year.