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On Sunday afternoon, the second stop of the 2023-24 Emirates racing season takes place at the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club. The day's six-race programme includes the HE Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan Cup, which is the marquee event. The 1700m handicap race for 4YO and older horses with a maximum rating of 90 is one of five Purebred Arabian events and has an impressive field of 14 ...
Into Mischief, the current leading sire for the fourth consecutive time, will have a strong presence at this year's Breeders' Cup. Seven horses from Into Mischief have been pre-entered in the Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park on 3rd and 4th November 3rd, making him the sire with the highest number of pre-entries. Spendthrift Farm leads all stallion farms with 22 runners pre-entered representing ...
Inspiral is all set to head to the Breeders' Cup, and it would take a late setback to hinder her progress. Her connections are eager to take another gamble in order to end her campaign on a positive note. The daughter of Frankel, trained by John and Thady Gosden, has been a top performer since her juvenile days, achieving the impressive feat of winning Group One races at 2, 3, and 4YOs. She ...
The 2023 Hong Kong International Races, set to take place early December at Sha Tin, has drawn a remarkable list of nominations. A total of 189 top-tier horses, including 55 Group One winners, have been attracted to this prestigious event. Each one of them will be vying for a spot in horse racing's year-end showcase. The Hong Kong Cup, Hong Kong Mile, Hong Kong Sprint, and Hong Kong Vase are ...
Simon and Ed Crisford trained-Algiers' is set to compete in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile at Santa Anita in November where they hope to see the 6YOs pace to take the lead. Earlier this year, the Shamardal gelding demonstrated his talent on dirt at Meydan and delivered an impressive performance, finishing second in the prestigious Dubai World Cup over a mile and a quarter. Although connections had ...
On Saturday, 21st October 2023, at Ascot's QIPCO British Champions Day, King Of Steel and Big Rock delivered sensational performances, earning their place in the reckoning for this year's Cartier Racing Awards. In the QIPCO Champion Stakes, King of Steel secured his first top-level victory, having finished second in the Classics earlier in the year. The colt's victory was especially significant ...
Continuous, the St Leger champion, is set to compete against Equinox in the upcoming Japan Cup. Trained by Aidan O'Brien, the 3YO followed his victory at Doncaster's Classic race with a fifth-place finish in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, showcasing his endurance. Although O'Brien has yet to secure a victory in the Japan Cup, his stable jockey, Ryan Moore, has a proven track record in Tokyo. ...
Jockey Kerrin McEvoy, a champion in his field, has once again secured the opportunity to dominate the US$2 million race known as The Invitation. He has been chosen to ride Espiona, the early favorite in the esteemed fillies and mares event taking place at Royal Randwick this Saturday. In 2021 and last year, McEvoy emerged victorious in the only two runnings of The Invitation on Icebath and ...
Proxy, the Group One winner bred by Godolphin, completed his last significant training session on 22nd October at Keeneland. This workout was in preparation for his anticipated entry into the US$6 million Breeders' Cup Classic Gr.1 race, which is scheduled to take place on 4th November at Santa Anita Park. The 5YO horse, who is the offspring of Tapit, breezed through 5 furlongs in 1:02 on a fast ...
Last year's Derby at Epsom was won effortlessly by Desert Crown, but unfortunately, he had to be put down due to the injury he sustained while galloping in August. Sir Michael Stoute's sixth winner of the blue riband Classic only had one more run after his victory in June. Unfortunately, he was unable to run last season due to a setback, and although he participated in this year's Brigadier ...
Tahiyra, the filly who achieved classic success, has officially retired. Her valiant effort in chasing Big Rock during the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Saturday marked the final chapter of her illustrious racing career, which included victories in four Group One races. Despite her courageous display, victory eluded her on this occasion. Dermot Weld, the trainer behind 24 British and Irish ...
According to Aidan O'Brien, trainer of Auguste Rodin, the horse's chances of claiming a Breeders' Cup victory were greatly enhanced by his performance in the Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. This victory adds to Rodin's existing string of Group One victories this season. Auguste Rodin, who won the Derby and Irish Derby this year, did not compete in the Champion Stakes. Instead, his owners ...
