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In a thrilling finish, Coltrane clinched consecutive triumphs in the Longines Sagaro Stakes, facing a stern challenge from Caius Chorister in the closing stages. Under the guidance of jockey Oisin Murphy, Andrew Balding's resilient 7YO battled through the field as a 7/2 contender, initially overtaking the frontrunner Sweet William at the demanding Ascot track. However, it was Caius Chorister, ...
Widden Stud's service fees for its 2024 stallion roster were unveiled on 1st May, placing Zoustar alongside the reigning champion Australian stallion I Am Invincible. Though currently ranked second on the Australian general sires' table this season, Zoustar has outperformed his rivals by winning 173 races and being equal with I Am Invincible on stakes winners. Antony Thompson, Widden principal, ...
In preparation for the 4th May Gr.1 Kentucky Derby, trainer Danny Gargan has given Dornoch the green light after the colt underwent routine work this week at Churchill Downs on a quarter crack found in his right front hoof. Dornoch, a 3YO son of Good Magic, had initially developed the crack last fall. As per the American Association of Equine Practitioners, a quarter crack refers to a defect ...
The 5YO son of Mineshaft, trained by Dallas Stewart, is set to compete against 10 rivals on 4th May in the US$1 million Gr.1 Churchill Downs Stakes on the Kentucky Derby Day undercard. Owned by Dream Team One Racing Stable and bred by Dream Team Racing, Hoist the Gold finished second in last year's Churchill Downs, behind eventual Horse of the Year Cody's Wish. With one win, three seconds, ...
Some of the top horses from seven countries are set to compete in the G1 and early-closing G2 races at Royal Ascot. Among the headliners are Chain Of Lightning, a leading Australian sprinter, French heavyweights Big Rock and Facteur Cheval, US challenger Crimson Advocate and Japanese contender North Bridge. This year, Royal Ascot is offering a record prize-money of £10 million, with each of the ...
Chad Brown, the four-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer, will be making his Royal Ascot debut with stakes-winning filly Sweet Rebecca. The filly secured a victory at Aqueduct on April 28 and justified the odds-on favoritism by winning the $150,000 Memories of Silver over a mile under the guidance of leading rider Tyler Gaffalione, carrying the colors of John Stewart's Resolute Racing team. ...
During the Punchestown festival, Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) announced its strategic plan, 'Nurturing Success and Inspiring Participation', which aims to boost the industry's economic reach by over 20% to €3 billion by 2028. HRI CEO Suzanne Eade presented the plan after speeches by chairman Nicky Hartery and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Martin Heydon. Eade said, “This ...
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 ...
