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Leading jockey Tommy Berry, will ride Mazu, in a pivotal barrier trial next week. Berry is nearing the end of a seven-month disqualification due to "improper dealings with a punter." He has recently returned to trackwork riding but is not officially due to compete in barrier trials until next week. However, Racing NSW has provided dispensation for Berry to take just one ride at Tuesday's trials ...
Hall of Famer Les Bridge firmly believes that Classique Legend, a remarkable grey sprinter, never had the opportunity to showcase his full potential in racing. According to reports, Classique Legend emerged as the champion of The Everest in 2020 and was once regarded as the top sprinter in the world. However, it has been confirmed that the 8YO gelding has run his final race, as recent scans ...
The Sky Bet Great Voltigeur Stakes, set to take place on Wednesday, features five runners with Gregory as the top pick. Trained by John and Thady Gosden, Gregory is the Queen's Vase winner and is hoping to cement his St Leger claims in this traditional trial. Top Contenders For Doncaster Classic He is already the favourite with Paddy Power and Betfair for the Doncaster Classic in September. ...
As the Ebor at York approaches this Saturday, 39 participants have confirmed their spot, including the favoured Sweet William who is ensured to take part in the race. The Ebor meeting comes to a thrilling conclusion with the prestigious handicap race, which serves as an automatic qualifier for the highly anticipated Melbourne Cup. With a generous prize purse of $6,38,877.50a maximum of 22 horses ...
Desert Crown, unfortunately, suffered a severe fetlock injury on Sunday that has ended their season. They will be undergoing surgery to address the injury. A 4YO colt, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and a winner of last year's Derby, sustained an injury while being put through his paces on the Al Bahathri gallop in preparation for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York. Setbacks Continue To ...
The Juddmonte International at York later this week will be headlined by Aidan O’Brien’s Paddington, John and Thady Gosden’s Mostahdaf and Nashwa, and The Foxes, trained by Andrew Balding, complete the line-up. Paddington has won his last four Group One races, including the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Sussex Stakes, making him the top 3YO horse. Mostahdaf, winner of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, ...
Layfayette returned to her winning ways in the Gr.3 Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh, much to the delight of trainer Noel Meade and jockey Colin Keane. Despite being the 15/8 favourite, Layfayette set out to lead the pack over the 1m2f distance, having previously proven herself in Listed company at the Curragh. As the race progressed, Layfayette held her position in fifth place while ...
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. ...
