Royal Ascot bids farewell following eight exciting Group 1s, and now it is Bahrain saying welcome with its Bahrain International Trophy being awarded Group 1 status. And as Bahrain’s showpiece, its prizemoney now increases to a Group 1 level of $1.5 million, and this year is run on Friday, November… Read More »
Rated 120 in the UK, Royal Champion brought outstanding European form into the contest, having claimed the Listed Quebec Stakes at Lingfield on stable debut before producing a career-best display in the Group 2 York Stakes, where he defeated Almaqam. His most recent performance, a gallant third in the Group… Read More »
“Pride of Arras is ready to go,” said trainer Ralph Beckett with the dual British Group 2 winner to be again ridded by Rossa Ryan, “as I think the race is a good spot for him.” “He has worked well at the weekend and I think the race is a… Read More »
Illinois is a dominant favourite with the wagering apps for the Goodwood Cup (3219m) tonight as Glorious Goodwood kicks off. The Aidan O’Brien trained stayer was game in defeat in the Gold Cup last time and back to the two miles, he looks the one and the market agrees, having… Read More »
The first time under lights, its 12 horses who line-up for the Group 2 $US 1 million Bahrain International Trophy that sees the return of last year’s winner Spirit Dancer With runners from six different racing jurisdictions world-wide including three Group 1 winners, its last year’s winner Spirit Dancer who… Read More »
Yes, the winning post is there for Charlie Appleby to claim his first Bahrain International Trophy with Royal Fleet for Godolphin and in the hands of William Buick. Narrowly missing out on winning last year with Barney Boy, Royal Fleet is Charlie Appleby’s sole entry having won the Bahrain Turf… Read More »
In 2021 being the season of Charlie Appleby, it’s the Bahrain International Trophy on Friday that surely culminates a magnificent year in winning 17 Group and Grade One races. Adayar was magnificent in taking out in the Derby Stakes at Epsom, courtesy of a dare-devil ride by Adam Kirby, followed… Read More »
It is said the Bahrain International Trophy is ‘where champions meet’ and now legendary Frankie Dettori and Ryan Moore meet again at Rashid Horseracing Club on Friday 20 November. In both riding for Europe’s most powerful stables Frankie Dettori takes the mount on the John Gosden trained Global Giant for… Read More »
