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Trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed on 21st May that Seize the Grey, the winner of the Gr.1 Preakness Stakes, will be getting ready to compete in the US$2 million Gr.1 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on 8th June. "We're going to go in the Belmont," Lukas said. "He's great, recovered remarkably well." The offspring of Arrogate reached his home stable at Churchill Downs on 20th May at ...
Joseph O'Brien holds high hopes for his 2YO Cowardofthecounty, set for Royal Ascot, but he's being patient, aiming for the colt's peak performance later in the season. Despite the temptation, the Owning Hill trainer chose to hold off on a second race for the speedy youngster, opting to send him to the Coventry Stakes following his debut victory at the Curragh. The son of Kodi Bear put on a ...
Rosallion and Haatem, both trained by Richard Hannon, secured the second and third positions in the Newmarket edition of the race. They have been making a name for themselves since their juvenile days, with Haatem winning the Gr.2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood and Rosallion setting a record time at ParisLongchamp to win the Gr.1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere. Before the race, all eyes were on City Of ...
Owners of Wathnan Racing have announced that Courage Mon Ami, who was preparing to defend his 2023 Gr.1 Ascot Gold Cup win, has experienced a setback. The 5YO, who is currently priced as short as 6-1 for next month's Royal Ascot Group One, has not been in action since finishing behind Coltrane in the Gr.2 Lonsdale Cup at York in August. Courage Mon Ami achieved victories in his first four starts ...
There will be no Triple Crown winner in 2024, as Mystik Dan's attempt to become the 14th horse to win all three races ended in the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, where he couldn't catch Seize the Grey. Seize the Grey now leads a group of interesting contenders for this year's Belmont Stakes, which will be held at Saratoga due to the construction of a new grandstand at Belmont Park. The race will ...
As Royal Ascot week approaches, anticipation mounts among racing enthusiasts as leading trainers unveil their top contenders. This year's Royal Ascot holds special significance as King Charles III plans to attend in honor of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II's love for the sport. Despite his ongoing cancer treatment, the King is determined to witness his horses in action. With the floodgates ...
Roger Varian announced on Saturday that there are no longer any horses from Amo Racing in his Newmarket yard. This news follows shortly after King Of Steel, a star in Varian's stable and owned by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, was sidelined for the summer due to a lameness issue discovered after a workout on Tuesday. King Of Steel, who was the runner-up in last season's Derby and a winner of the ...
A crowd favourite at Meydan, Kabirkhan, the 4YO son of California Chrome is set to train with multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer, Brad Cox. The US$12,000 Keeneland purchase won the US$1 million Gr.1 Al Maktoum Challenge with a 4 3/4-length victory and his Meydan debut, the 2000m Island handicap with ease, delivering exceptional results for UAE-based trainer, Doug Watson. "He's just a really ...
As the 149th Preakness Stakes approaches, three horses are set to take center stage at Pimlico Race Course on May 18. Imagination, Seize the Grey, and Mystik Dan are all vying for victory in the second leg of the Triple Crown, with each horse's story offering a unique glimpse into the world of thoroughbred racing. For "The Avengers," a group of investors led by SF Racing, Starlight Racing, and ...
The prize money at Royal Ascot is set to reach £10 million for the first time next year, marking a record total of £17.5 million across 2024. The overall prize money, excluding the industry-owned Qipco British Champions Day, has seen an increase from £16.8 million this year. All Group One races at Royal Ascot will now offer a minimum of £650,000, representing a £50,000 boost for several ...
Scherzo achieved a hat-trick of victories for Al Wasmiyah Farm at the HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani Rifle event. Jockey Andrea Atzeni guided the 4YO to a thrilling photo-finish win in the 31st Race Meeting at the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club. Trained by Georges Mikhalides, Scherzo overcame a slow start to claim victory in the Class 2 Thoroughbreds race, narrowly beating Bolthole in a ...
Big Evs secured his spot at Royal Ascot with an impressive comeback in the Westow Stakes at York on Thursday. Mick Appleby is thrilled that his beloved sprinter has the potential to achieve even more success this year. After winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita last year, the son of Blue Point triumphed with a 5lb penalty on his return, crossing the finish line a length ...
