Ben Curtis couldn't have imagined that he would get to ride in the Gr.1 Kentucky Derby just six months after moving his tack to the United States. However, this unlikely scenario moved closer to reality after Honor Marie finished second in the Gr.2 Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots. As Honor Marie prepares for the Derby, Curtis has been selected as the jockey. "It was ...
Fayq Al Shahania triumphed in the Musheireb Cup, a 1500m Gr.2 Purebred Arabian Handicap (85-105) at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club on Thursday. The 5YO, ridden by jockey Soufiane Saadi and trained by Rudy Nerbonne, won the race comfortably by one and a half lengths. This marked his second win in a row, having won the Aziz Purebred Arabian Handicap Cup at the H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin ...
The managing owner of the Bennett Racing operation, Nathan Bennett, is hoping that the talented colt Southport Tycoon will prove himself as a genuine contender for The Everest when he competes in the US$1.5 million All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick this Saturday. Trained by Ciaron Maher, Southport Tycoon has already demonstrated his potential by winning his maiden Group One race in the ...
Clayton Douglas recently announced that his top sprinter, Giga Kick, is preparing to make a comeback to the racetrack. The 4YO horse, who had suffered from muscle tears, has now fully recovered and is in excellent physical condition. Douglas has set his sights on The Everest in October as Giga Kick's ultimate goal, with a possible return to racing in July at Caulfield's Sir John Monash Stakes. ...
It has been announced that Hawaii Five Oh, a stallion with a royal lineage and an impressive resemblance to his sire, I Am Invincible, will be joining the stallion roster at Vinery Stud for the upcoming 2024 breeding season. Peter Orton, the General Manager at Vinery Stud, is thrilled with the new addition, stating that Hawaii Five Oh is a stunning horse with a balanced size and perfect ...
Under the careful guidance of Clayton Douglas at Mornington stables, champion sprinter Giga Kick is gearing up for a triumphant comeback after a hiatus. After being absent from the track since last September's McEwen Stakes, the four-year-old speedster is back in training mode, showing great enthusiasm. Douglas shares that Giga Kick has been staying active with light exercises such as water ...
A significant number of horses from the northern hemisphere are set to make their mark at the Sydney Everest Carnival, which boasts a staggering A$87 million in prize money. Among the contenders are ten horses from the UK, who will be based at Canterbury Park and trained by overseas trainers as well as prominent Sydney trainers. These hopefuls are targeting prestigious races such as the brand ...
In a bold move, Simon Miller reveals his 3YO star filly Amelia's Jewel will be racing in the new King Charles III Stakes during the Sydney spring carnival. With a staggering A$5 million at stake, Miller has chosen this prestigious event over a Melbourne race on the same day. Perth trainer Simon Miller is in awe of the "insane" prizemoney on offer in Sydney, including the inaugural A$5 King ...
On Sunday, The Everest, Sydney's premier racing event, increased its prize money to A$20 million, making it the second-richest horse race in the world after the Saudi Cup. Additionally, the Royal Randwick event in October will feature a new A$5 million King Charles III Stakes, which was approved by the British monarch. "The King Charles III Stakes creates a new level of excitement for the Sydney ...
Three-year-old Buenos Noches is back in work at Smith’s Warwick Farm stable and scheduled to trial early next month with a A$20 million ambition this season that starts with a display of worthiness to secure an Everest invitation. Although the 2022 Poseidon Stakes’ winner couldn’t get his ducks lined up as planned in autumn, the Group One-winning trainer hopes to have Buenos Noches up and ...
Melbourne Racing Club has taken up the responsibility of co-hosting "Australia's greatest race day" with a powerful The Everest/King Charles III Stakes lineup at Royal Randwick. During a meeting in London, Racing NSW officials revealed that a A$5 million race named after King Charles III will take place in Sydney on The Everest day this year, replacing the Group One George Main Stakes. RNSW ...
With The Everest in his sights this spring, Think About It continued his meteoric ascent to stardom under the tutelage of Joe Pride, following his triumphant victory at the Stradbroke Handicap 2023 in Brisbane. The So You Think four-year-old, having won nine out of ten career starts, continued his winning streak by triumphing in the Gr.1 A$3 million Stradbroke Handicap, just two weeks after his ...