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Burrows Confident 7YO Can Reverse Curragh Form Owen Burrows remains optimistic about Anmaat's prospects following the 7YO's narrow defeat to Los Angeles in the Gr.1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. The Aidan O'Brien-trained victor held a crucial fitness advantage over the returning Champion Stakes hero, who was making his seasonal debut. Anmaat, owned by Shadwell, finished second by half a ...
Sprinter Shows Class At York Despite Lengthy Absence Inisherin is being primed for another Royal Ascot assault after displaying his inherent class when returning from a lengthy layoff at York earlier this month. Kevin Ryan's charge had been absent for 249 days before tackling the Duke of York Stakes, where he showed considerable battling qualities to deny Andrew Balding's Flora Of Bermuda in a ...
O'Meara's Globetrotter Proves His Class Against Godolphin Star Epic Poet has emerged as a serious Royal Ascot contender following his courageous performance in the Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York. Trainer David O'Meara's 6YO campaigner demonstrated his class when finishing a narrow second to Godolphin's globe-trotting Rebel's Romance, going down by just a head in a thrilling finish. The ...
Gosden Gelding Impresses In Preparation For Royal Ascot Challenge Trawlerman delivered a commanding performance under William Buick to secure the Henry II Stakes at Sandown, providing the perfect springboard for his Royal Ascot ambitions. Dominant Display Sets Up Ascot Tilt The John and Thady Gosden-trained 7YO made light work of his rivals, dictating from the front before pulling clear over the ...
Champion Undergoes Procedure After Routine Health Check Hong Kong's champion Romantic Warrior has successfully undergone surgery at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Equine Hospital following routine health screening that detected potential changes in a joint. The 10-time Group One winner returned to trainer Danny Shum's stables at Sha Tin after the procedure on May 28. Proactive Screening Leads To ...
New Colours For Prix Maurice Champion Lazzat has joined the powerful Wathnan Racing operation following his Group One triumph in the Prix Maurice de Gheest. The 4YO gelding, trained by Jerome Reynier, captured that prestigious Deauville contest before finishing second in Australia's Golden Eagle worth US$4.8 million. Perfect Preparation Continues Under New Management The sprinter returned to ...
Sardinian Warrior Eyes Queen Anne Stakes Azizam produced an eye-catching debut performance at Hamilton on Wednesday, overcoming greenness to secure an impressive maiden victory that has put Royal Ascot firmly on the agenda. The Kate McGivern-owned son of Havana Grey swept aside his rivals with a commanding two-and-a-half length success under Sam James. Trainer Karl Burke's assistant James Cowley ...
Rebuilt Venue To Welcome World Championships In 2027 The Breeders' Cup World Championships will return to Belmont Park in 2027, marking the first time the prestigious meeting has been staged at the New York venue since 2005. The announcement was made at a Manhattan media event, with Keeneland confirmed as the 2026 host. Fleming Delivers On Reconstruction Promise Breeders' Cup CEO and president ...
Reynier Raider Gets Star Pilot Top American jockey Flavien Prat has been engaged to partner French challenger Facteur Cheval in the Gr.1 Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot on June 18. The French-born rider, who has been based in America since 2015, will take the reins on the 6YO for the first time in the feature race on the second day of the royal meeting. Fourth Ascot Assignment Awaits ...
Unbeaten Lennilu Targeting Queen Mary Success Lennilu heads to Royal Ascot with an unblemished record after impressing trainer Patrick Biancone in her two career outings. The 2YO filly earned her ticket to the prestigious meeting with a commanding display in the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Perfect Preparation Underway "I think we have the right horse to do that," ...
Legion Bloodstock Invests US$300,000 In Kentucky Oaks Runner-Up's Sibling The Inglis Digital USA May Sale concluded with significant investment from connections of Gr.1 Kentucky Oaks runner-up Drexel Hill, as Legion Bloodstock secured her half-sister Regaled for the sale's top price of US$300,000. Sale Topper Attracts Familiar Connections Regaled, a 4YO daughter of Mohaymen, represents a ...
Trainer Confident Stable Star Can Reverse Curragh Form Owen Burrows is plotting his rematch mission after Anmaat narrowly lost to Los Angeles in Sunday's Gold Cup at the Curragh, with the trainer targeting the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot for a potential form reversal. The 7YO, who sprang a shock at odds when landing the Champion Stakes at Ascot in October, again exceeded expectations ...
