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This season, Ta’if’s King Khaled Racecourse is hosting a Group race for the first time. The King Faisal Cup in September has been upgraded to Group Three level by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR) in anticipation of the new season. The SAR 1 million 1600m contest, previously an international Listed race, will now be the only Group Three race on dirt for 3YO ...
Emily Upjohn is striving to achieve consecutive victories at Epsom by aiming for a win in the 31st May Gr.1 Coronation Cup. It's a shame that she's not arriving here with an unbeaten record on this course. Many people feel that she was unlucky not to win the Gr.1 Epsom Oaks two years ago as she finished just behind Tuesday in second place, after stumbling and losing ground at the start. Epsom ...
Trainer Chad Brown intends to have Tuscan Gold, who finished fourth in a muddy Gr.1 Preakness Stakes, join stablemate Sierra Leone, the runner-up in the Gr.1 Kentucky Derby, in the 8th June Gr.1 Belmont Stakes if Tuscan Gold performs satisfactorily this weekend. "Right now, I'm planning on entering him," Brown said during a National Thoroughbred Racing Association teleconference. The contenders ...
Trainer Jose D’Angelo prioritized renewing his passport after Gabaldon's impressive debut victory in the US$120,000 Royal Palm Juvenile on 11th May at Gulfstream Park. Gabaldon, earning a trip to Great Britain, will be saddled by his excited 34YO trainer for a stakes start at the prestigious Royal Ascot meet from 18th to 22nd June. Owned by Soldi Stable, Gabaldon showed speed and grit in the ...
Trainer Ralph Beckett is gearing up for Friday's Betfred Oaks at Epsom with four strong contenders, including Forest Fairy, Seaward, You Got To Me, and Treasure. With his eyes set on a third victory in the race. Additionally, royal connections will be on display as the homebred filly Treasure, owned by the King and Queen, takes to the track. The decision to enter Treasure, along with the other ...
Trainer Charlie Appleby is optimistic that the slower ground at Epsom on 1st June will work in favor of his Gr.1 Epsom Derby contender, Ancient Wisdom. On 29th May, Ancient Wisdom was just half a point off being the favorite for this renowned classic race. Appleby's "live contender" has been backed at 7-2 with Unibet, trailing behind Ballydoyle stablemates City of Troy and Los Angeles at 3-1. ...
The recently concluded 2023-2024 racing season showcased outstanding achievements, underscoring the dedication of the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) management, led by HE Issa bin Mohammed Al-Mohannadi, in elevating Qatar’s equestrian sport to a significant level. The season also demonstrated the ongoing efforts to develop races and uphold Qatar’s horse racing on the global stage by ...
French star Feed The Flame, fresh from a narrow loss in the Prix Ganay, is set to take on the Group One race over a mile and a half. Additionally, talented jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle is confident about his chances in his Epsom debut riding Dancing Gemini, while trainer James Fanshawe is hopeful about his horse Ambiente Friendly's performance in the Betfred Derby. Feed The Flame is set to ...
Courage Mon Ami, the reigning Gold Cup champion, will not be able to defend his title at Royal Ascot due to a setback. The 5YO horse was acquired by Wathnan Racing through a private purchase before last year's event, following victories in each of his three previous races for breeder Anthony Oppenheimer. Courage Mon Ami had a memorable victory at the meeting when he claimed the stayers' crown ...
Kerdos, after a stunning victory in the Temple Stakes at Haydock, is now set to grace the tracks of Royal Ascot, adding another chapter to a heartwarming family story. Alongside Kerdos, trainer Ed Bethell's confidence in Regional's potential for the King Charles III Stakes, and Harry Eustace's contemplation of the Wolferton Stakes for Docklands. Kerdos Set To Head To Royal Ascot After Temple ...
Matsuri's dominant eight-length victory in division one of the 1m2f novice over 2000m at Leicester on Monday may pave the way for a potential entry into the Irish Derby. Last month, the 3YO trained by Roger Varian was unable to participate in the bet365 Classic Trial. However, the horse achieved its second win out of three starts with a commanding performance under the guidance of James Doyle. ...
Paradise Farms and David Staudacher's New York-bred The Wine Steward, who has achieved Group One placement, is being considered for participation in the 10-furlong US$2 million Gr.1 Belmont Stakes and the seven-furlong US$500,000 Gr.1 Woody Stephens races, both scheduled for 8th June at Saratoga Race Course. Under the guidance of trainer Mike Maker, the offspring of Vino Rosso, the 2019 Gr.1 ...
