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This Saturday marks the A$1 million Five Diamonds Prelude at Royal Randwick on Spring Wild Card Day. As we anticipate this event, let us reflect on the first-ever series winner from last year - Ellsberg. In 2022, the Five Diamonds received strong nominations, which was evident in the 16-horse field that ran the Prelude. This Saturday's Prelude is set to be very competitive with 15 runners, ...
Tommy Berry has officially been announced as the jockey for Kovalica in the highly anticipated A$10 million Golden Eagle event at Rosehill, scheduled for 4th November. Berry achieved a remarkable fifth-place finish in the King Charles III Stakes last Saturday. He rode the gelding with great skill, and during the race, Kovalica gave an impressive performance by completing the final 400 meters in ...
Sheila Laxon holds a special place in her heart for Caulfield Cup Day. This year, however, it may hold even more significance if Knight's Choice, the winner of the Winx Guineas, can secure a victory at Randwick and earn a spot in the Golden Eagle. If this happens, it will be a truly synchronistic moment for Sheila Laxon, Knight's Choice's trainer. During the Spring Wild Card Day in Sydney, ...
Nash Rawiller, who has been suspended and as a result cannot participate in two of Melbourne's biggest races this spring, is now directing his attention towards winning a lucrative double in Sydney. The skilled jockey, who has been performing at his best, faced consequences for his careless riding on Power Of The Brave during the Randwick-Kensington meeting on Wednesday. He decided to serve his ...
Dermot Weld is considering a last-minute decision regarding whether his top filly, Tahiyra, will participate in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. Siyouni's daughter has triumphed in five out of six races so far, with her sole loss being to Mawj in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket back in May by a margin of half a length. Tahiyra has since achieved impressive victories at the Irish ...
Migration is set to attempt his second major handicap win of the season as he takes on the challenging Balmoral at Ascot on Champions Day. Despite carrying top weight, Migration will be determined to emerge victorious. David Menuisier trained the 7YO, who emerged victorious in the Lincoln at Doncaster during the season's opening weekend. The horse is now looking to end his campaign on a high ...
Trainer Adrian Bott has confirmed that Hawaii Five Oh, the Group One placegetter, is being prepared for another prestigious Sydney feature. The stable's two Everest runners, Hawaii Five Oh and Alcohol Free, will both continue their spring campaigns in Sydney. Hawaii Five Oh will focus on targeting the Golden Eagle, while Alcohol Free will compete for a spot in The Invitation. Hawaii Five Oh ...
Trainer Kevin Philippart De Foy is expected to make a decision regarding the participation of high-class juvenile Inquisitively in the Breeders' Cup in the next few days. The son of Ten Sovereigns was initially trained by Ollie Sangster and placed in his first two races, including a third-place finish to the Breeders’ Cup-bound Big Evs at Royal Ascot. However, he was eventually sold with the ...
Hukum, who has retired, will be joining Darley's stallion roster at Hokkaido in Japan. Owen Burrows expertly trained this 6YO, who is a full-brother to the brilliant Baaeed, also owned by Shadwell. He has won 11 out of 18 races and twice at Group One level. In the 2022 Coronation Cup, he beat Pyledriver by over four lengths, setting himself up for a fantastic season. Unfortunately, he suffered a ...
The Australian Turf Club and QIPCO British Champions Day have further deepened their international partnership by collaborating on a global initiative to showcase the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II trophies in various locations. The Queen Elizabeth II name is popularly used for many horse racing events worldwide, including the Australian Turf Club-operated Royal Randwick's Queen Elizabeth ...
Since 2016, no Irish-trained horse has won the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. However, this year's renewal on Saturday presents a promising opportunity for Ireland, as they have two strong contenders in Paddington and Tahiyra. The two horses, both sired by Siyouni, have been quite active since their wins at The Curragh in May, where they respectively secured the Irish 2000 Guineas and Irish 1000 ...
In the upcoming Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, Shadwell will be depending on Mostahdaf as it has been confirmed that King George winner Hukum will not be added as a supplement. Mostahdaf's connections will be closely monitoring the weather, as showers are expected before Champions Day. The 5YO is currently in a battle for the top spot with Prix Dollar winner Horizon Dore, having won ...
