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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 ...
Aomori City emphatically clinched the G2 HKJC World Pool Vintage Stakes, marking a notable success for trainer Charlie Appleby, who celebrated his second victory in this event following the triumph of Pinatubo in 2019. Jockey William Buick executed a perfect tactical ride, settling Aomori City behind the leaders before making his move as the field approached the straight. Switching outside at ...
Take Heart, trained by Johnny Murtagh, showcased a determined performance to clinch victory in the opening race of this year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival, the Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap. Ridden by Murtagh’s stable jockey Ben Coen, the four-year-old gelding positioned himself near the front of the 17-runner field as they turned into the home straight. His advantageous position proved crucial as ...
Jouncy secured a comfortable victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden for two-year-olds, showing his class under the guidance of trainer Andrew Balding and jockey Oisin Murphy. Bred by Juddmonte, Jouncy is a progeny of Wootton Bassett and the mare Joyeuse, a half-sister to the legendary Frankel. After finishing a close second at Kempton Park in his previous outing, he delivered a strong ...
Tatterstall went gate to wire in the Coral Racing Club Handicap, making all the running and clinging on bravely for a narrow victory over five furlongs. Sticking his neck out near the line, beating Miss Attitude by a nose, with Rocking Ends two and a half lengths further back in third. Democracy Dilemma was withdrawn at the start, while Fair Wind refused to race. Tatterstall is trained by ...
A three-way tussle provided an exciting conclusion to the HKJC World Pool British EBF Fillies’ Handicap. Kitai emerged victorious in the six-furlong finale on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Kitai, trained by Mick Appleby and ridden by Jason Watson, finished strongly on the stands’ rails to deny Katey Kontent by a short head. Dance And Romance was a head further back in third. This ...
