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Forever Young, the undefeated Gr.2 UAE Derby winner completed his final Kentucky Derby preparation along with another Japanese contender T O Password. Equipped with blinkers, the son of Copano Rickey, the Japanese Road to the Derby winner, and undefeated in two career races, worked with Gr.2 Alysheba Stakes contender, T O Saint Denis. The former was credited with a sharp half-mile in a bullet ...
The 91 year old owner John Amerman believes that Endlessly, has what it takes to win the Derby. Endlessly's four-length victory in the Gr.3 Jeff Ruby Steaks Stakes at Turfway Park impressed Amerman. "He's a beautiful horse," said John Amerman shortly before heading to Kentucky. "He can lope along, and then he has a tremendous kick. He doesn't get too upset about things, either. So we'll find out ...
For the 2024/25 racing season, Hong Kong's prime Group One races, namely the Gr.1 FWD Champions Mile, Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Mile, and Gr.1 Longines Hong Kong Cup, will witness a total increase of HK$10 million in their prize money. The Longines Hong Kong Cup will stay as the most lucrative race in Hong Kong with HK$40 million in prize money, reflecting an increase of HK$4 million, i.e., 11.1%. ...
Scott Jordan, the head starter for the Kentucky Derby, is responsible for ensuring that the race starts in a safe and fair manner. He is optimistic that Sierra Leone, despite delaying the Blue Grass Stakes in April, will not pose any problems during the Kentucky Derby on 4th May. Sierra Leone was reluctant to load from his outside post position but ultimately rallied to victory. Since arriving ...
City Of Troy, an undefeated Justify colt, is poised to defend his flawless record in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket this Saturday. Trained by Aidan O'Brien, City Of Troy has showcased his talent with victories at the Curragh and successive wins at Newmarket's Superlative and Dewhurst Stakes. O'Brien has hailed him as the best 2YO he has ever trained. Facing City Of Troy are 13 formidable ...
American racing enthusiast John Stewart is contemplating a bold move to acquire Imperatriz, a highly sought-after broodmare set to be auctioned next month at the Magic Millions National Broodmare Sale. Known for his high-profile investments, Stewart views Imperatriz as an ideal addition to the Resolute Racing program. Imperatriz, with an impressive 10 Group One victories, recently retired and is ...
Karl Burke is excited about Fallen Angel's chances in the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket this Sunday. The filly, owned and bred by Steve Parkin, secured three wins out of her four starts as a juvenile last season. She finished her campaign by dominating in the Moyglare Stud Stakes at the Curragh in September. This spring, she opted for a racecourse gallop at Newmarket's Craven meeting rather ...
In the TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho, Hisashi Shimizu's Sugar Kun secured a third consecutive victory, marking his first Graded-level win. Yutaka Take, the esteemed Japanese rider, expertly timed his ride, earning his 4,497th success with the Japan Racing Association. The race was a Group Two event featuring a field of 17 3YOs at Tokyo Racecourse. Tetsuya Kimura's Redentor, ridden by UAE Champion Jockey ...
Yarraman Park has decided to reduce the service fee of the two-time reigning champion stallion I Am Invincible, who has been a commercial gold mine for 14 seasons at stud in the Hunter Valley. The joint principals of Yarraman Park, brothers Arthur and Harry Mitchell, have set I Am Invincible's service fee at AU$275,000, down from its 2023 peak of AU$302,500, despite another outstanding season on ...
Bob Baffert, a renowned trainer who is currently banned by Churchill Downs from racing in the Gr.1 Kentucky Derby, is gearing up to showcase two 3YOs in the upcoming Gr.1 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on 18th May. One of the two horses is Muth, who was confirmed for the second leg of the Triple Crown by Zedan Racing Stables or Amr Zedan, the owner, after his unsuccessful legal ...
Peter Lau's remarkable horse, Romantic Warrior, secured an unprecedented third FWD QEII Cup victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, stunning jockey James McDonald and reaffirming his reputation for late surges. In a spectacular display, the superstar notched his seventh Group One win despite facing numerous obstacles. From stall ten, he battled a challenging trip, navigated through a pace that worked ...
Golden Sixty's quest for a historic fourth HKUS$22 million Gr.1 FWD Champions Mile title faced a familiar adversary at Sha Tin on 28th April, Sunday afternoon. That adversary is none other than Zac Purton, who has now bested Hong Kong's champion in three different Group One races astride Waikuku, California Spangle, and the latest victor, Beauty Eternal. Taking the lead uncontested, Beauty ...
