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Three-Time Grade One Hero Primed For Gulfstream Return White Abarrio completed his final serious work out ahead of the US$3 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational, breezing four furlongs at Gulfstream Park on Tuesday morning. Strong Partnership The accomplished colt, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr, partnered with stablemate Silver Moonlight to clock :48.34 over the main track, finishing eighth ...
Five-Time Graded Stakes Winner Joins Stellar Field Newgrange, the talented 5YO millionaire owned by Rockingham Ranch and David Bernsen, has secured his spot amongst the elite dozen in the US$3.015 million Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes at Gulfstream Park on January 25. Impressive Credentials The Phil D'Amato-trained star, boasting seven victories and four thirds from 15 outings, has ...
California Fires Fail To Derail Saudi Sprint Favourite Despite recent disruption from Southern California wildfires, Straight No Chaser remains firmly on course for next month's US$2 million Gr.2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint, with connections mapping out an ambitious global campaign. Training Setback Overcome The recent closure of Santa Anita Park forced trainer Dan Blacker to adjust his stable star's ...
Brazilian Ace Strikes In Prestigious Cup Contest Sandro Paiva demonstrated his riding prowess yesterday, steering Badraan Baynounah to a pulsating victory in the HH The Ruler of Sharjah Cup. The Brazilian jockey, partnering Saif Almarar's charge, produced a masterclass in the saddle to claim the prestigious prize. Homebred Hero Prevails The 5YO UAE-bred progeny of RB Burn exhibited remarkable ...
Grade One Stars Put Through Their Paces Ahead Of US$3m Showpiece Mixto and Stronghold have completed vital preparatory work at Santa Anita Park, recording impressive five-furlong breezes ahead of their anticipated clash in the Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park on January 25. Phil D'Amato's Stronghold, victorious in the 2024 Gr.1 Santa Anita Derby, clocked 1:01 2/5, while ...
Grade One Winners Strengthening High-Class Line-Up For January Contest Two more high-class contenders have joined the list of likely starters for the US$3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park on January 25, with Grade One winner Power Squeeze and Group Three victor Skinner being added to the 12-strong field of invitees for the nine-furlong contest. The pair are replacing J B ...
Star Trainer's US$2.8m Investment Sets New Benchmark Ciaron Maher has made history at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, securing a colt by champion sire Snitzel for a record-breaking US$2.8m. Exceptional Pedigree Draws Attention The Widden Stud-consigned youngster, presented as Lot 489, is out of Group Three winner Humma Humma, making him a half-brother to promising juvenile Price ...
Breeders' Cup Victor Plots Dubai World Cup Raid Thorpedo Anna, last season's superb Breeders' Cup heroine, has made her eagerly anticipated return to training at Gulfstream Park, marking her first appearance since a minor surgical procedure. World Cup Dreams Taking Shape Trainer Kenneth McPeek is weighing up an ambitious tilt at the US$12 million Dubai World Cup, whilst keeping the Apple Blossom ...
Japanese Superstar Continues Dominance With Fresh Accolade Lemon Pop is proving unstoppable on the dirt after being named Japan's champion dirt performer for the second consecutive year at Tuesday's JRA Awards ceremony in Tokyo. Second Career Beckons For Dual Champion The multiple Group One winner, trained by Hiroyasu Tanaka, has been retired to Darley Japan after a glittering career that saw ...
Breeders' Cup Hero's Debut Offspring Arrives In Kentucky Dual Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile hero Cody's Wish has welcomed his first reported foal, a colt born at Phoenix Farm and Racing in Georgetown, Kentucky. Perfect Start For Champion The new arrival, owned by Frederick & May Construction, is out of dual Group Two winner Hotshot Anna, acquired for US$400,000 at Keeneland's November Sale in ...
Top Jockey Plots Path Between Dubai And Sydney James McDonald has mapped out his riding commitments to accommodate both Romantic Warrior and Via Sistina in a schedule spanning two continents this autumn. Middle East Mission Takes Priority The champion rider will partner world's highest-rated horse Romantic Warrior in a three-race Middle East campaign, starting with the Gr.1 Jebbel Hetta in Dubai ...
Recovery From Injury Sparks Fresh Campaign Hopes Multiple Group One Winner Alligator Blood is mounting a remarkable comeback from injury under the guidance of new trainer Chris Waller. The 8YO gelding, previously with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, is embarking on a fresh chapter following the successful rehabilitation of his pastern injury. Queensland Stint Aids Recovery The seven-time Group ...
