Private Eye, trained by Joe Pride and owned by Proven Thoroughbreds syndicator Jamie Walter, has been selected for the A$20 million Royal Randwick sprint next month, making it the second horse from the stable to compete in the world's richest turf race. Max Whitby and Neil Werrett secured the talented horse after its impressive performance in The Shorts at Randwick last Saturday. Private Eye, ...
The result of the Betfred St Leger may not have been what racing enthusiasts hoped for, but the presence of the King and Queen, passionately cheering on Desert Hero to a valiant third place, created an atmosphere of grandeur at Doncaster. Trainer William Haggas, although disappointed at not securing a royal Classic victory for the first time in 46 years since the late Queen's Dunfermline ...
Equinox, the winner of the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, has maintained its top position in the 2023 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. With a rating of 129, Equinox holds the lead, while Hukum and Mostahdaf, both from Shadwell, finished joint second with a rating of 128 each. These rankings were published last week by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Trained by ...
Frankie Dettori's hopes of a final British Classic victory were dashed as Continuous surged ahead to secure Aidan O'Brien his seventh triumph in the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. Despite a valiant effort on the favourite Arrest, Dettori had to settle for second place. Following his victory in the Voltigeur at York, the son of Heart's Cry, ridden by Ryan Moore, claimed his first ...
Trainer James Owen, based in Newmarket, achieved an impressive one-two victory in the Emirates Breeders Handicap (0-70) at Brighton last week. The winning horses, Mayfair and Victoria, are half-sisters and were bred by Owen himself. Rhea Betts rode Mayfair to a remarkable finish, crossing the finish line with a length and a half lead. Meanwhile, Teagan Padgett skillfully guided Victoria, who is ...
The upcoming racing season in Dubai is set to be a thrilling one, with significant changes and exciting events on the horizon. The Dubai Racing Club (DRC) has decided to shake things up by doing away with the previously established international half of the season, known as the Dubai World Cup Carnival. Instead, the season will run from 10 November to 30 March, promising a whole new experience ...
Trainer James Cummings is confident that his talented colt, Cylinder, has what it takes to be a serious contender in the TAB Everest. As Godolphin's top seed, In Secret, prepares for another important race at Royal Randwick this Saturday, Cylinder has been making waves with his impressive performances. After a triumphant win in the Gr.3 Vain Stakes, Cylinder followed it up with a remarkable ...
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has hinted that the impressive Dual Derby winner, Auguste Rodin, may bypass other races and head straight to the prestigious Breeders' Cup Turf in Santa Anita, USA, scheduled for November. The talented 3YO colt showcased his exceptional form, bouncing back from a disappointing run, to claim victory in the highly acclaimed Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown last weekend. ...
With a long spring campaign still ahead, trainers Ben, Will, and J D Hayes have decided to bring Mr Brightside back to the Lindsay Park training operation at Euroa in order to prepare him for his next assignment at Flemington. This decision comes after Mr Brightside's impressive wins in the Gr.2 P B Lawrence Stakes and the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes, both held at Caulfield over a distance of 1400m. Now, ...
Zac Purton has been selected to ride Light Infantry in the prestigious King Charles III Stakes, a Group One race set to take place at Sydney's Randwick racecourse on October 14th. This event falls on the same day as The Everest, one of Australia's most renowned races with an astounding A$20 million prize. Meanwhile, Hugh Bowman has received approval from the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to ...
Excitement fills the air as young sensation Pericles gears up to face a crucial spring test at Randwick. With the retirement of the illustrious Anamoe, renowned racing stable Godolphin is in search of its next weight-for-age champion, and all hopes are pinned on the talented Pericles. Under the careful guidance of trainer James Cummings, this gelding has been nurtured and shaped for success. ...
Forgotten sprinter Lost And Running is poised to remind everyone of his prowess as one of Australia's top sprinters in the highly anticipated Group two US$1m The Shorts at Royal Randwick this Saturday, according to talented jockey Chad Schofield. With the aim of propelling the John O'Shea-trained speedster back into the US$20m TAB Everest calculations, Schofield is eager to guide Lost And ...