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Japanese Superstar Seals Title For Kiwi Ace James McDonald has clinched his second World's Best Jockey title in dramatic circumstances after Ryan Moore's Japan Cup challenge aboard Auguste Rodin failed to materialise at Tokyo on Sunday. Living legend Yutaka Take delivered a masterful performance aboard Do Deuce to land the Gr.1 Japan Cup, a victory that confirmed McDonald's position at the ...
Racing Stalwart Eyes Eastern Glory Leading Queensland trainer Tony Gollan is embarking on his maiden international venture as stable star Antino prepares for the US$7m Gr.1 Hong Kong Mile at Sha Tin next weekend. Preparing For Glory The Brisbane-based handler is meticulously planning his assault on one of Asia's premier racing events, drawing parallels between his home facilities and the iconic ...
Ground-Breaking Initiative To Boost Grassroots Racing Across Australia Thoroughbred Sales is launching an ambitious US$4 million bonus scheme targeting the grassroots level of Australian racing, with a revolutionary series set to commence at the start of the 2025 season. The innovative programme, masterminded by managing director Jake Watkins, will distribute US$10,000 bonuses across 400 races, ...
Saudi Cup Meeting Emerges As Prime Target For St Leger Victor Strong tradition: Previous winners Auguste Rodin (2022) and Hurricane Lane (2021) both went on to capture multiple Group One races including the Irish Derby Jan Brueghel could be set for a tilt at Saudi riches following his withdrawal from international targets, with master trainer Aidan O'Brien plotting a fresh campaign for his ...
Deep Impact's Superstar Son Aims For Perfect Swansong The Auguste Rodin story is coming full circle as the dual Derby hero prepares for his career finale in Sunday's Gr.1 Japan Cup at Tokyo. The son of Japanese legend Deep Impact has sparked unprecedented celebrations from the Japan Racing Association ahead of his swansong. Triple Crown Connection The significance of Auguste Rodin's ...
Aussie Ace Aims To Better Last Year's Third Place Finish Rachel King is primed for a return to Happy Valley's International Jockeys' Championship (IJC) on Wednesday, December 4, bringing her globe-trotting expertise to the prestigious event. The Australian-based rider, having already secured a creditable third place in last year's competition, is eyeing the top spot after her victory aboard ...
Twenty-Six Group One Winners Set For US$16.1 Million HKIR Spectacular World champion Romantic Warrior leads a stellar cast of 56 international gallopers targeting glory at the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on 8 December. The eight-time Group One winner is bidding to become the first triple winner of the Longines Hong Kong Cup, having claimed victories in 2022 and 2023. ...
Derby Hero Ready To Bow Out In Style Auguste Rodin, already a six-time Group One winner, is showing all the right signs ahead of his career finale in Sunday's Gr.1 Japan Cup at Tokyo, where he stretched out in a seven-furlong grass gallop on Wednesday morning. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt, who landed both the Derby at Epsom and Irish Derby at the Curragh, has pleased connections as he prepares ...
History-Making Victory Echoes Frankel's Achievement Following in the hoofprints of the mighty Frankel, City Of Troy has claimed both the Cartier Two-Year-Old Colt and Horse of the Year titles at the 34th Cartier Racing Awards ceremony, held at London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday evening. Derby Hero Joins Elite Company The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt, owned by the Coolmore partnership including ...
International Challengers Target Hong Kong Riches With Strong Down Under Contingent Without A Fight, fresh from his historic cups double for trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman, spearheads the Australian assault on the Gr.1 Hong Kong Vase. The 7YO faces a stern examination against European stars Luxembourg and Dubai Honour over the testing 2400m circuit. Previous Vase winners include Highland Reel ...
Sea The Stars Colt Out Of Pretty Polly Heroine Sparks Fierce Bidding Battle In a high-stakes bidding duel at Kildare Paddocks, Godolphin emerged victorious after securing a full-brother to Gr.1 Prix Vermeille winner Teona for €1 million (US$1,070,000) at the Goffs November Foal Sale. The Sea The Stars colt, consigned through Baroda Stud, sparked an intense rivalry between racing powerhouses as ...
Top Stayer Kyprios Among Horse Of Year Nominees Bluestocking, the brilliant Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine, heads a stellar cast of nominees for the 34th Cartier Racing Awards, with the ceremony set for London's Dorchester Hotel on Wednesday evening. Multiple Group One-winning miler Charyn and Gr.1 Betfred Derby victor City Of Troy are amongst the leading lights vying for the coveted ...
