Valiant Force will continue to race in America after an impressive second-place finish at the Breeders' Cup. Earlier this summer, Valiant Force, the son of Malibu Moon, made Amo Racing history by winning the Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot at 150-1 odds. This was the first major victory for Kia Joorabchian’s racing operation at the prestigious event. As a result of this unexpected win, Valiant ...
In stunning fashion, Without a Fight has emerged as the winner of the 2023 Melbourne Cup. This triumphant victory not only secures a rare Australian horse racing double, but also serves to vindicate jockey Mark Zahra's bold decision regarding which horse to ride. Zahra chose to ride Without a Fight, the Anthony and Sam Freedman-trained horse, instead of riding Gold Trip with whom he won the ...
Frankel, who is poised to reclaim the prestigious British and Irish sires' title, will be joining Dubawi at an extraordinary stud fee of US$4,31,544.75, making it the highest in the world for the year 2024. The son of Galileo, who is owned by Juddmonte and is 15YO, has sired the most individual top-flight winners in 2023, totaling 11, compared to any other stallion in the northern hemisphere. In ...
It's that time of year again, when the Melbourne Cup captivates our attention. In this guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the horses competing in this prestigious race, helping you choose a winner that will truly make an impact on the nation. Gold Trip: After last year's Melbourne Cup win, this horse has added a Turnbull Stakes win and Caulfield Cup placing to their record. ...
After winning the US$6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita Park, White Abarrio's trainer, Rick Dutrow, immediately set his sights on the US$20 million Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. Despite the victory creating a Horse of the Year honours scramble, Dutrow is focused on securing the world's richest race title for his horse, owned by C2 Racing Stable and La Milagrosa. ...
Trainer Abdallah Al Hammadi and jockey Connor Beasley had a remarkable day at the second Al Ain card of the 2023-24 season, as both of them achieved three wins each. Additionally, handler Ibrahim Al Hadhrami secured a double victory on the fixtures, with Beasley's support in the closing two races. Indys Day and Oscar Chavez, sporting the lime green colours of Al Ajban Stables, bravely held off ...
On Saturday, the resident trainer Michael Costa and jockey James Orman, both from Australia, won five out of the seven races on the opening meeting's program at Jebel Ali Racecourse. During the sunny afternoon, the bright yellow silks of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the patron and founder of the racecourse, fluttered in triumph. The first race of the day was the Purebred Arabian contest, ...
Desert Dawn, a top-earning Arizona-bred in Thoroughbred racing, will attempt to make history on Saturday by becoming the first Arizona-bred to win a Breeders' Cup race. Owned by Holly Crim, who has a background in law but shifted her primary business to horse breeding in 2019, Desert Dawn was born on the family ranch in Arizona, where Holly was even present to "pull" the filly from her mother's ...
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint field is set to be without Royal Ascot winner Bradsell, in a major setback for the connections of the King’s Stand Stakes hero. Bradsell had been seen in action on the Santa Anita track on Wednesday, but overnight trainer Archie Watson informed Breeders’ Cup officials that the horse would not be running. This news comes as a disappointment for the team, as Bradsell ...
Frankie Dettori is eagerly embracing the lively atmosphere reminiscent of the Ryder Cup as he gets ready to partake in a number of high-profile races at this year's Breeders' Cup event held at Santa Anita. There was speculation that the Italian jockey's recent retirement announcement would put an end to his high-profile fixture, but he recently changed his mind. As a result, racing fans in ...
Big Evs is carrying the hopes of Britain on his broad shoulders as he aims to achieve a memorable victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. Mick Appleby's impressive youngster is set to conclude a stellar season on Friday, amidst the beautiful backdrop of the San Gabriel Mountains. The standout juvenile of the season, having secured a victory in Royal Ascot, the son of ...
Aidan O'Brien is in a favourable position as he aims to achieve consecutive victories in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita. This one-mile event concludes the first night of Breeders' Cup action, and O'Brien, who triumphed with Victoria Road at Keeneland last year, holds the record for winning the race five times. This time, Ryan Moore has put together a team of three horses in ...