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In a spectacular display of skill and power, Shamida, Dermot Weld's filly, won the Gr.3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes against older colts and geldings. Despite being a 5-4 favourite, she faced a late challenge from Dawn Rising but managed to fend it off and win by half a length. Jockey Chris Hayes had settled her at the back of the pack for most of the 1m6f race before she hit the front inside two ...
Trainer Rob Heathcote has enlisted the help of renowned jockey Blake Shinn to partner with his talented horse Rothfire for the upcoming Victorian spring campaign. The duo will compete against other top contenders in the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley in September where Rothfire will look to defend his title from last year's race. Despite a challenging journey, Rothfire is currently in his ...
Amenable has made quite an impression in his first run as a 4YO at Caulfield last Saturday, giving him a shot at group one glory as early as next month. Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr expressed his delight over the performance, saying that the horse's physical and mental improvement is a clear indication that he will be taking his game to the next level this season. In his previous year as a 3YO, ...
Mawj, the 1000 Guineas winner trained by Saeed bin Suroor, is being considered for a comeback in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket in October. However, the Godolphin trainer also has the option of entering her in the Grade One First Lady race at Keeneland on the same weekend. Bin Suroor is strategically planning her return as he aims to prepare his Classic heroine for the Breeders’ Cup in ...
Peter and Paul Snowden's colts, King's Gambit and Don Corleone, are gearing up for their carnival returns. The duo is set to step out in barrier trials at Rosehill. Don Corleone, who will be having his second trial, is expected to participate in a 1000m Group heat on Tuesday. On the other hand, King's Gambit will be making his first public appearance of the season at the same session over 900m. ...
On a recent occasion, Witch Hunter secured the verdict, but it was New Endeavour's performance that caught the attention of many, especially Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, who recently purchased the New Bay gelding at Goffs London Sale in June. The team paid £260,000 for the horse with the intention of targeting the A$10 million Golden Eagle in the spring and possibly the Gr.1 Doncaster ...
Buenos Noches proved to be a strong contender for a spot at the Everest after a remarkable first-up win at the Show Country Quality in Randwick. Despite carrying the top weight of 58.5kg, the backmarker managed to overcome the challenge of a slow-paced race and emerged victorious with ease. Outclassing his rivals, Buenos Noches made his way into the clear and sprinted rapidly to secure the win. ...
Golden Rules owner Gareth Cheshire has his sights set on the Ebor for his star stayer despite having doubts that his horse will make the cut for the prestigious York handicap. Trained by Deborah Faulkner, the former John and Thady Gosden runner made a winning start for his new connections at Kempton in March after a long lay-off. He then went on to come close to justifying the team’s supreme ...
Big Evs, the talented 2YO trained by Mick Appleby, has been entered into the prestigious Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York this Friday. Andrea Atzeni has been selected to ride the young colt, who has already proven himself to be a star of the racing world. In his most recent outings, Big Evs won the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot by an impressive three lengths, and then followed up with a ...
Varian’s stable star Eldar Eldarov is set to participate in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes. This event holds a special significance as it could help Eldarov secure a shot at the Irish equivalent of the St Leger on 10th September. Eldarov, who won the prestigious St Leger at Doncaster last year, began this season with a promising performance in the Yorkshire Cup. ...
At the confirmation stage on Thursday, eight horses were left in the Juddmonte International, including the favorite Paddington. The remaining contenders for the £1 million Gr.1 race are Alflaila, Bay Bridge, Point Lonsdale, Nashwa, and The Foxes. Although Varian will not have a representative in Juddmonte International, he may have a promising chance in another Group One race at York. Nassau ...
Royal Ascot victor King Of Steel will not be participating in the upcoming Juddmonte International at York. Instead, the colt, owned by Amo Racing, will be heading to Leopardstown for the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. Initially considered an 8-1 fourth favorite for the Gr.1 race, trainer Roger Varian has decided to give the talented 3YO more time off the track. He said, "We’re ...
