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Karl Burke achieved great success on Sunday when Fallen Angel won the Group One 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh. The outstanding juvenile filly from last year returned to form, securing a splendid victory for the Middleham trainer. Earlier, Darnation triumphed in Dusseldorf, adding to Britain's dominance in this season's major Classic matches with Ireland. Fallen Angel's win further emphasized ...
Aidan O’Brien has given a positive update on his top contenders for the upcoming Classics at Epsom. City Of Troy, the favorite for the Betfred Derby, and Ylang Ylang, leading the Oaks market, are both in good form. City Of Troy will need to recover from a disappointing performance in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, where he finished ninth out of 11 runners, 17 lengths behind the winner, Notable ...
Enchanted Empress started slowly but managed to win the Listed-class Orbital Veterinary Services National Stakes at Sandown. Hawaiian, the favorite, took the lead but couldn't maintain the pace in the challenging conditions. Enchanted Empress, trained by Dominic Ffrench Davis, finished strong to beat Rock Hunter by half a length. This 4-1 winner had previously defeated the same runner-up by a ...
The Tattersalls Ireland Breeze-Up Sale is the final event on the main European breeze-up circuit and represents the culmination of two outstanding sales seasons for Roderic Kavanagh of Glending Stables. In the previous year, Kavanagh achieved remarkable success with a colt sired by Havana Grey, which he purchased as a yearling for 42,000gns and later sold as a breeze-up horse for 625,000gns. ...
The journey of Seize the Grey, culminating in a victory at the 2024 Gr.1 Preakness Stakes, is a testament to meticulous training and a shared passion for excellence. Trained at Wavertree Stables in Ocala, Florida, under the skilled guidance of Ciaran Dunne and Amy, this remarkable racehorse has garnered attention for its prowess both on and off the track. Wavertree Stables, known for producing ...
Caius Chorister, who claimed victory in a Group Six handicap at Yarmouth nearly two years ago, is now gearing up for a shot at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in the upcoming Chasemore Farm Henry II Stakes at Sandown on Thursday. Caius Chorister improved her rating to 109, narrowly finishing behind Coltrane in the Sagaro Stakes. Priced at 12-1 for the Gold Cup and 20-1 with William Hill. Trainer ...
An enthusiastic Richard Hannon expressed his delight at Rosallion's impressive performance during a recent workout, in preparation for the upcoming Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh this Saturday. The Newmarket runner-up may face tough competition from a strong Ballydoyle contingent, which might even include the Poule d'Essai des Poulains beaten favorite, Henry Longfellow. Henry ...
The Tattersalls Guineas Weekend at the Curragh Racecourse marks the start of the Irish Flat racing season, featuring top-notch racing action on Friday evening, as well as on Saturday and Sunday. A strong lineup of 11 colts is confirmed for Saturday's Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas, with notable entries including the Richard Hannon-trained duo of Rosallion and Haatem, who secured second and ...
Wanamaker's announced its rebranding as Inglis Digital USA following the acquisition of a majority share in the company on 22nd May by the Australian auction house William Inglis & Son. Since June 2020, Wanamaker's has been a key player in the North American online Thoroughbred auction market, organizing monthly auctions for horses of all ages. Additionally, the company has partnered with ...
Juddmonte's Kentucky-bred thoroughbred, Batten Down, is turning heads as he prepares for a possible entry into the prestigious US$2 million Gr.1 Belmont Stakes. Under the tutelage of Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, this son of Tapit is being eyed for the final leg of the Triple Crown series. The highly anticipated race, hosted at Saratoga Race Course on June 8th, spans 1 1/4 miles and promises ...
During the final session of the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2YOs in Training Sale on 21st May at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium, buyers showed a strong interest in top-quality juvenile prospects. The auction's second day saw 188 horses sold for a total of US$18,949,500, with an average price of US$100,795 and a median price of US$50,000. However, 35 horses did not sell during this ...
Seven weeks ahead of Royal Ascot, the entries for the Group One and early closing Group Two contests confirmed the participation of the anticipated Australian sprinters Chain Of Lightning and Asfoora. Henry Dwyer's two-time Group Two winner recently arrived in England to kick off her international campaign. Her first race will be in the Group Two Temple Stakes at Haydock Park on 25th May, ...
