Maximum Security has led all the way in the Kentucky Derby only to become the first winner disqualified for interference in the race’s 145-year history. After a long wait, long shot Country House was declared the winner Country House, a 65-1 chance, finished second in the sloppy conditions on Saturday… Read More »
Country House has been declared the winner of the Kentucky Derby after the disqualification of Maximum Security who was first across the line.
View the results and replay for the 2019 Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby was raced at Churchill Downs racecourse on 5/5/2019. Replay: Maximum Security wins the 145th @KentuckyDerby! #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/AZqRv1M3ea — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 4, 2019 Maximum Security was disqualified following the running of the 2019 Kentucky Derby… Read More »
The world will watch the Gr 1 Kentucky Derby on Sunday morning (Sydney time). A lot normally do as we know. The race, America’s Melbourne Cup if you like, elbows its way ahead of all sporting events during the first weekend of May. But more so this year. That’s because… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Sunday, where the feature race is the Queen Mother Memorial Cup, a Group lll contest over 2400m. Race One: 6 Gala Night Race Two: 12 Money Marshal Race Three: 1 Hard Promise Race Four: 8 Victory In Hand Race… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien trained both market leaders in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday but it was the longer priced of the pair, Magna Grecia, who came home a convincing winner of the season’s first classic. Magna Grecia, a Group 1 winner at two when he won the Vertem Futurity… Read More »
Serengeti Empress has dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career. The filly led all the way to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (1800m) by 1-3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday (Saturday AEST) at Churchill Downs. The start featured… Read More »
Singapore once again hosts a Friday night meeting this weekend at Kranji racecourse with nine races for punters to sing their teeth into. View our tips and bets for tonights Singapore meeting. Race One: 2 Clarton Palace Race Two: 4 Lim’s Passion Race Three: 2 Lord Of Cloud Race Four:… Read More »
Bob Baffert is feeling the pressure now. The five-time Kentucky Derby winning-trainer finds himself with new favourite Game Winner after Omaha Beach was scratched with a breathing problem. “Oh, boy, here we go,” Baffert said. “I think everybody is trying to jinx me. It’s still a very wide-open race.” The… Read More »
Pre-post favourite Omaha Beach has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem. The Richard Mandella-trained colt, who was the 4-1 early favourite for the Derby on Saturday (Sunday AEST) galloped on Wednesday morning without any problem. That changed by late afternoon when Omaha Beach was found… Read More »
Irish jump jockey great Ruby Walsh has announced his retirement from the saddle after winning the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup on Kemboy. The 39-year-old decided to end his brilliant career in the saddle following a two-length victory aboard Willie Mullins’ charge in the Grade One event. Walsh was seen to… Read More »
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach has drawn barrier 12 of 20 for the famous Run To The Roses with second elect Game Winner in 16. Their respective trainers Richard Mandella and Bob Baffert were both relieved not to have drawn close to the rail which has traditionally been a stumbling… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night and while there are no feature races, the depth looks pretty good once again. Race One: 8 Gunnar Race Two: 9 Starlot Race Three: 4 Master Albert Race Four: 4 Happy Warrior Race Five: 4 Endearing Race… Read More »
The Lloyd Williams-owned Master Of Reality has caused an upset to win the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan and set up a tilt at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Master Of Reality is trained by Joseph O’Brien who combined with Williams to win the 2017 Melbourne Cup with Rekindling…. Read More »
Retired Hong Kong champion jockey Douglas Whyte has been kept busy putting the finishing touches to his new trade since he hung up his saddle. The 13-time champion jockey begins the new racing season in Hong Kong as a trainer and has spent the past couple of months learning the… Read More »
Altior has claimed a record 19 jumps wins in succession with victory under Nico de Boinville in the Celebration Chase at Sandown on the final day of the National Hunt season. After watching the Patricia Pugh-owned gelding win the Grade One prize for the third time as the 1-6 favourite,… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Sunday, where most eyes will be on Santa Ana Lane, as he looks to continue his amazing 12 months of racing when contesting the Chairmans Sprint (1200m), where he is an odds on favourite. Race One: 11 My Winner… Read More »
Te Rapa headlines New Zealand’s racing on Saturday with the Travis Stakes headlining a quality card of racing. View our tips and bets for Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting in NZ. Race One: 3 Anarchy Race Two: 1 Rainbow Dash Race Three: 7 Operator Race Four: 2 Pinmedown Race Five: 14… Read More »
Singapore will host another Friday night meeting at Kranji racecourse in what looks to be another good betting meeting as we head into a big weekend of racing. View our Singapore tips and bets. Race One: 6 Paperback Trooper Race Two: 10 Howl Race Three: 12 Big Hearted Race Four:… Read More »
Cape Of Good Hope has boosted his chances in the Epsom Derby by winning the Listed Trial Stakes. Twice placed at Group level last season, the full-brother to multiple Group One winner Highland Reel, made a triumphant return with his win over a mile-and-a-quarter (2000m). After being settled near the… Read More »
