Forty years after Shergar destroyed the Derby field of 1981 by a whopping ten lengths, easing up at the line, a filly with the gentle name of Snowfall scored a record-breaking win in the Oaks, running right away from her opposition at Epsom to score by an amazing 16-length margin…. Read More »
Essential Quality, a beaten favourite in the Kentucky Derby in which the winner Medina Spirit raced into controversy, set the record straight by taking out the Belmont Stakes ahead of Hot Rod Charlie after outgunning the latter in what came down to a two-horse contest in the final straight. Essential… Read More »
It had been a bit of a case of musical chairs pre-race within the jockey ranks, but when the dust had settled jockey Adam Kirby had ridden the 2021 Derby winner at Epsom, saluting aboard the $16 chance Adayar for Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby. Just two days prior to race-day,… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race is the Group lll Lion Rock Trophy (1400m). Race One: 2 Universal Crown Race Two: 1 Loriz Race Three: 2 Brilliant Fortune Race Four: 1 Dragon Commander Race Five: 2 Zone D Race Six:… Read More »
The Epsom Derby is one of two major events on a huge weekend of international racing this week, with Aidan O’Brien’s sole starter in the race, Balshoi Ballet, the $2.15 favourite with TAB. It is the first time since 2004 that eight-time winner O’Brien has had just one runner in… Read More »
Twelve races have been set down for Singapore on Saturday in what looks a good quality meeting. We take a look at each of the twelve races and give our tips and best bets for the meeting at Singapore at Kranji racecourse. Race One: 2 Street Party Race Two: 2… Read More »
Medina Spirit has yet to be stripped of his 2021 Kentucky Derby victory, but that outcome has moved a step closer when the confirmation on Wednesday that a second (split sample) taken from Medina Spirit had also tested positive to the restricted substance betamethasone. Immediately, on the back of that… Read More »
It’s June, the month of European Classics, and it’s Bob Scarborough with the broadest grin heading into the Prix du Jockey-Club with his St Mark’s Basilica as the $3.25 Sportsbet favourite. In scoring a decisive victory in the Poule d’Essai des Poulains when ridden by four-times French champion Spanish expatriate… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 3 Winner’s Heart Race Two: 5 Party Warrior Race Three: 5 Hero Star Race Four: 1 Dream Warriors Race Five: 1 Harrier Jet Race Six: 5 Bright Vision Race… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race is the Group lll Lion Rock Trophy (1400m). Race One: 8 Apolar Warrior Race Two: 4 Pure Legend Race Three: 6 Sky Darci Race Four: 3 Seasons Bliss Race Five: 3 Whiskey Neat Race Six: 4 California Ten Race Seven: 9… Read More »
The feature Asian meeting this Saturday will be raced in Singapore. We take a look at each of the eleven races on Singapores card and give our tips and best bets. Race One: 7 Happy Friday Race Two: 2 Ironprince Race Three: 11 I’m A Conqueror Race Four: 9 Al… Read More »
Ascot Racecourse, the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) and the Racecourse Association (RCA) announced on Wednesday that Royal Ascot, which will be held from June 15 – 19, has been selected to be part of the Events Research Programme (ERP) on behalf of the sport. Whilst the precise detail of what… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 E Honey Race Two: 7 Joy Avenue Race Three: 1 C P Brave Race Four: 8 Moonluck Race Five: 2 Fa Fa Race Six: 3 Telecom Smart Race… Read More »
Singapore Racing continues to be under the pump on a number of fronts with very strict Covid-19 protocols also impacting on every level of the industry. Race meetings are currently being held in front of empty stands and many ex-pat participants have already called time on their stay in Singapore… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by the Group l Chater Cup (2400m). Race One: 8 Smart Idea Race Two: 1 Jiangxi Stamina Race Three: 4 Drops Of God Race Four: 9 Courier Wonder Race Five: 3 Joyful Heart Race Six: 8 Robot… Read More »
An eleven race card has been set down for Singapore this Saturday which looks a quality betting meeting. View our tips and best bets for Singapore this weekend at Kranji racecourse. Race One: 2 Golden Dash Race Two: 3 Maximilian Race Three: 1 Buuraq Race Four: 15 Day Approach Race… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 4 Red Majesty Race Two: 5 Nitro Express Race Three: 9 Oversubscribed Race Four: 5 Flaming Passion Race Five: 7 Rhapsody Race Six: 7 Savvy Kingman Race Seven: 7… Read More »
Trainer prevented from entering horses in races and occupying stall space at Belmont Park, Saratoga & Aqueduct. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on Monday the temporary suspension of Bob Baffert from entering horses in races and occupying stall space at Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course and Aqueduct Racetrack…. Read More »
Dual South African apprentice champion and reigning champion jockey in Mauritius, Nooresh Juglall has died following a race fall. Jockey Nooresh Juglall has died following a race fall at Champ de Mars racecourse in Mauritius. The reigning champion jockey was riding in his third and final race of the first meeting back in Mauritius when… Read More »
Racing this Saturday heads to Singapore for the feature International meeting outside of NZ. View our tips and best bets for Singapore this weekend. Race One: 4 Takhi Race Two: 2 Dr Kardo Race Three: 1 War Pride Race Four: 11 Marcus Antonius Race Five: 2 Lai Mak Mak Race… Read More »
