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 ...
There is a possibility that the King and Queen might have a contender in this year's Lexus Melbourne Cup. Trainer William Haggas has disclosed that Desert Hero, a strong contender for the Betfred St Leger, will be entered for Australia's prestigious horserace. Desert Hero has already achieved victories in the King George V Handicap and Gordon Stakes, establishing himself as a notable competitor ...
Fangirl emerged victorious in the prestigious A$1 million Gr.1 Winx Stakes, held at Randwick on Saturday. This remarkable triumph marked a significant milestone for trainer Chris Waller, as it was his 150th win at the Group One level. Jockey James McDonald adorned the renowned cerise silks of the Ingham family, who were both breeders and owners of Fangirl. During a conversation, Waller ...
Aidan O’Brien, one of the most successful trainers in the history of the Irish St. Leger, has announced his intention to run River Tiber in the Prix Morny on Sunday. The trainer, who has won the race a total of 11 times, is optimistic about the colt's chances, but he has also warned that he suffered a setback in the lead-up to the race. River Tiber's Unbeaten In Three Consecutive Runs River ...
King Colorado has been given the opportunity to compete in the Gr.1 Winx Stakes following the scratching of Arapaho. Trained by Ciaron Maher, the 3YO has been on a rapid rise to success, winning a Kembla Grange maiden at his second start before capturing the Gr.1 J J Atkins a run later. Maher is thrilled with King Colorado's build up and believes this could just be the beginning for the talented ...
Fashion Legend, the winner of the Magic Millions 3YO Guineas, has arrived in Hong Kong to continue his racing career under the guidance of trainer Caspar Fownes. The horse is owned by Bon Ho, a prominent figure in the Hong Kong racing scene, known for his successful horses Classique Legend and Deauville Legend. Fashion Legend had been trained in Australia by Richard and Will Freedman, who ...