 |
|
Ciaron Maher feels confident about his gun colts, King Colorado and Nadal, preparing to compete in the prestigious Gr.1 Golden Rose at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday. Maher, a national premiership-winning conditioner who trains in partnership with David Eustace, believes his horses have what it takes to match up against the top seeds in the race. Despite tough competition from Godolphin star ...
Al Asifah, the talented filly by Frankel, is determined to redeem herself after a disappointing performance at the prestigious Royal Ascot. Her chance for redemption comes in the form of the highly anticipated EBF Stallions John Musker Fillies' Stakes. Al Asifah had made a tremendous impact in her debut race at Haydock in May, securing a resounding victory. Following this triumph, she went on to ...
Mister Sketch, trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, is among the 14 contenders for the prestigious Group Two Mill Reef Stakes. Although he narrowly missed out on victory in his debut race at Berkshire track in July, he quickly redeemed himself with a remarkable performance at Salisbury last month. The powerful colt, sired by Territories, effortlessly galloped to a resounding nine-and-a-half-length ...
Mawj, the winner of the 1000 Guineas, will be skipping the Sun Chariot at Newmarket and instead participating in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup at Keeneland on 14th October. Trainer Saeed bin Suroor had to decide between these two races for Mawj's comeback, and he has ultimately chosen the US$600,000 contest over a distance of one mile and a furlong. Mawj has been absent from the racing ...
The highly anticipated US$1 million Golden Rose Stakes is set to take place as the first Group One race of the Sydney Everest Carnival. The race is headlined by the top two contenders, Shinzo and Cylinder, who finished first and second in the prestigious Longines Golden Slipper earlier this year. Shinzo, the Golden Slipper champion, is returning to racing after a successful campaign in March. He ...
Acromantula, the speedy gelding, is set to end his Melbourne campaign on a high note by participating in the prestigious Gr.1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley. Trainer Ben Pearce, along with his brother and co-trainer Dan, carefully weighed their options and concluded that this race presented the best opportunity for Acromantula. Moonee Valley's unique track has proven to be a happy hunting ground ...
Westover, the 4yo racehorse, has been preparing for the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, which will take place in Paris in a week's time. The horse had a racecourse gallop at Salisbury on Friday, which was seen as a positive step towards the upcoming challenge. Westover narrowly missed out on victory in the King George at Ascot in July, losing out to Hukum in a thrilling race, but has been ...
Next month, the connections and slot holders of Far Too Easy will be seeking divine assistance in The Kosciuszko. They have a remarkable connection to the late Chris Caserta. Far Too Easy was ridden by Caserta in his initial three races and was a frequent member of trainer David McColm's Murwillumbah stable. There is a noteworthy connection to the well-known jockey in the A$2m race, as the ...
Trainer William Haggas is eager to keep all options open for his St Leger third, as Desert Hero prepares to begin the vetting procedure for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. On Saturday at Doncaster, Continuous won the race by just over three lengths, beating The Sea The Stars colt who is owned by the King and Queen. The colt is currently a 12-1 shot for the Flemington feature on November 7. For the ...
Just days after Spendthrift Farm revealed that Taiba, a multiple Group one winner, would be joining their stallion roster for 2024, Zedan Racing Stables decided to retire their multimillionaire racehorse. The 4YO son of Gun Runner has now settled at the Lexington farm, where he will stand for a fee of US$35,000, offering a stands and nurses guarantee. "There are very few stallion prospects that ...
The ADIHEX event, renowned in the equestrian world, brought together professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses from across the globe to celebrate and delve into the world of horses, falconry, and other aspects of the equine and feline sector. Among the key participants was TheSay Veterinary, a pioneer in equine and feline care, who showcased their cutting-edge products and knowledge. Their ...
At her debut in the Gr.2 Furphy Let's Elope Stakes, West Australian superstar Amelia's Jewel did not disappoint on a champagne day of racing. Under the guidance of jockey Damian Lane and trainer Simon Miller, the 3YO filly drifted back to the rear of the field from an outside gate before smoothly moving up to a challenging position on the turn. With a lapful of horse, Lane urged Amelia's Jewel ...
