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In a surprising turn of events, a capacity field of 12 older horses is set to contest the US$1 million Gr.1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga on August 3, with National Treasure leading the charge for trainer Bob Baffert. The Whitney, a prestigious Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" race for the Classic, has drawn its largest field since 2019, defying recent trends of smaller fields in New York's top ...
Notable Speech silenced his critics with a scintillating performance to land the £1 million Gr.1 Qatar Sussex Stakes, the showpiece event of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The Charlie Appleby-trained colt, who had disappointed in the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, rekindled the brilliance that saw him capture the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket earlier this season, proving his Royal Ascot run ...
Blue Prince caused an upset in the HKJC World Pool Handicap at Goodwood yesterday, storming home to deny Billyjoh in a pulsating finish to the seven-furlong contest. The David Evans-trained 3YO, partnered by David Probert for the first time, unleashed a devastating turn of foot in the closing stages to score by a length and a quarter. Racingbreaks Ryder took third, with Miss Information filling ...
Raqiya claimed a controversial victory in the Gr.3 Visit Qatar Oak Tree Stakes at Goodwood, being promoted to first place following a stewards' enquiry. The Owen Burrows-trained filly, had crossed the line a head behind Jabaara, who initially appeared to have secured a quickfire double for trainer Roger Varian and jockey James Doyle. However, the stewards ruled that Jabaara's manoeuvre towards ...
Big Mojo gave trainer Mick Appleby back-to-back victories in the Gr.3 Jaeger-LeCoultre Molecomb Stakes at Goodwood, emulating stablemate Big Evs' success from 12 months ago. Carrying the colours of RP Racing Ltd, the popular entire surged to a three-quarters of a length victory under Silvestre de Sousa. Appleby's domination was further emphasised as he also saddled the third-placed Mr Lightside, ...
Arabian racing superstar Al Ghadeer cemented his status as the sport's premier performer with a commanding repeat victory in the £400,000 Gr.1 Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood. The Francois Rohaut-trained 5YO, owned by Al Shaqab Racing, made light work of his seasonal debut, barely touching top gear under Christophe Soumillon to secure the first leg of the Doha Triple Crown. Al Ghadeer's ...
Al Anoud showcased her tenacity with a gutsy victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap at Goodwood yesterday, providing Sheikh Joaan Al Thani's Al Shaqab Racing with another festival success. The Ralph Beckett-trained filly, partnered by Hector Crouch, was prominent throughout the 10-furlong contest and found plenty when challenged in the closing stages. Sent off at 7-2, the ...
Simon & Ed Crisford’s Coto De Caza showcased her immense talent with a dominant display in the British Stallion Studs EBF Alice Keppel Fillies' Conditions Stakes at Goodwood yesterday. The 2-1 favourite, ridden by Harry Davies, provided the jockey with his first Qatar Goodwood Festival winner, powering to a two-and-a-half-length victory. Storm Call claimed second, with Blue Zodiac a further ...
A total of 555 yearlings have been catalogued for the 2024 September Yearling Sale, now available to view online. The select sale is set to take place on September 24-25, with Part II scheduled for September 26, featuring an additional 275 yearlings. The profile of the September Yearling Sale has surged in stature over recent years, increasingly recognised as a premier source of quality ...
As the 2024/2025 racing season kicks off tomorrow, Annabel Neasham has announced an exciting new training partnership with Rob Archibald. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for the stable as it prepares to enter its fourth year of operation, continuing to expand across three states while building on its impressive record. Rob Archibald has been a vital member of Annabel Neasham ...
Kyprios set a new course record and reaffirmed his status as Europe’s leading stayer with an emphatic victory in the Gr.1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, the highlight of day one at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Ridden by Ryan Moore for trainer Aidan O’Brien, Kyprios followed up his recent success in the Gr.1 Gold Cup with a commanding six-length victory. He stopped the clock at 3m 21.53s and eclipsed ...
Audience and jockey Rab Havlin showcased their class as they defied a penalty to take top honours in the Gr.2 Lennox Stakes, run over seven furlongs during this year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival. The 5YO, trained by John and Thady Gosden for owner/breeder Cheveley Park Stud, tracked the pace set by Art Power into the straight before effortlessly pulling clear to win by four lengths. Kinross, a ...
