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Dual Group One Stars Mapping Future Paths In Breeding In a significant development for European breeding, two outstanding performers from the 2023 season are embarking on their next chapters, with King Of Steel heading to stud duties while Nashwa retires to the paddocks after illustrious racing careers. Champion Stakes Hero To Stand In Ireland The Classic-placed King Of Steel, who provided ...
Japanese Stars Lead Strong Overseas Contingent The countdown to the US$10 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens has intensified with international challengers stepping up their preparations at Canterbury. The 1500m contest, restricted to four-year-olds, has drawn a formidable overseas contingent including Ascoli Piceno, Corazon Beat, Lazzat and Lake Forest. Rising Stars Display Impressive ...
Saint Pair-Bred Colt Leads Opening Session At US$540,550 The opening session of the Arqana October Yearling Sale in Deauville witnessed a vibrant market, with Haras de Saint Pair's yearling by Kingman commanding US$540,550. Irish trainer Paddy Twomey, acting with agent Jason Kelly, secured the athletic colt who became the first yearling to break the half-million mark at this fixture since 2020. ...
Gulf Region Buyers Show Market Confidence The two-day Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale is seeing robust trade with significant increases in both gross sales and average, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the week. A colt by Curlin topped the second session at US$550,000, pushing the aggregate beyond expectations. UAE And Regional Interest Remain Strong Among the notable ...
Gr.2 Prix Du Conseil Hero Gaining Momentum For Far East Challenge Goliath provided the perfect steppingstone to his Japanese adventure with a commanding performance in the Prix du Conseil de Paris at ParisLongchamp, seeing off British raider Hamish by a half-length under a confident Christophe Soumillon. Fresh Ownership, Familiar Success Making his first start since carrying the colours of new ...
Star Dirt Marathoner And European Classic Heroine Set For California Challenge The remarkable rise of Next continues as trainer Doug Cowans confirms his stable star will head to Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships, marking the trainer's first runner at the prestigious meeting. The 6YO gelding by Not This Time emerged from his Oct 16 five-furlong breeze in prime condition at Turfway ...
Written Tycoon Filly Fetches Seven-Figure Sum In a historic moment for the Southern Hemisphere's two-year-old sales, the Inglis Ready2Race Sale at Riverside witnessed its first-ever million-dollar horse. The Written Tycoon filly out of Soriano (lot 166) commanded an eye-watering US$1 million, setting a new benchmark for the event. Yulong Secures Star Of The Show Yulong emerged victorious in a ...
Record-Breaking Purchase For Book 2 Of October Sale Godolphin's seven-figure swoop on a well-bred Kameko colt has set tongues wagging at Tattersalls, as the powerhouse in the Middle East continues to flex its financial muscle in the bloodstock market. Gulf Buyers Dominating Early Proceedings The Maktoum family's racing operation secured the most expensive colt ever sold at Book 2 of the ...
Former Eventer To Showcase Versatile Thoroughbred Talent Amanda Ross, former Olympic equestrienne and Victoria Racing Club ambassador, is partnering with recently retired Godolphin champion Cascadian (GB) as he transitions to his new role as a Flagbearer for the Godolphin Lifetime Care (GLC) programme. From Racecourse To Showground The 8YO gelding joins fellow GLC Flagbearers Kementari, ...
Trainer Hopes For Drier Conditions At Ascot James Fanshawe is aiming for a hat-trick in Saturday's Gr.1 British Champions Sprint at Ascot with Kind Of Blue, a close relative of his previous two winners. The Newmarket-based trainer is keeping a watchful eye on the weather, hoping Ascot receives less rainfall than forecast before the weekend. Blue Point Progeny Impressing In Sprints The son of ...
Six-Year-Old's Mark Soars Following Dortmund Success Prydwen is poised for an international campaign after clinching victory in the German St Leger at Dortmund last month. The George Scott-trained gelding, who tasted success on All-Weather Championships Finals Day at Newcastle on Good Friday and even tried his luck in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, has seen his rating skyrocket to 112 following ...
French Ace Aims For Group One Glory At Ascot Checkandchallenge is set to partner with top jockey Christophe Soumillon in a bid for Group One success in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. The William Knight-trained 5YO will be looking to improve on last year's fourth-place finish in the same race. Gelding Operation Sparks Improvement Knight's charge has shown promise since ...
