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Historical Precedents And International Ambitions Vauban is setting his sights on Melbourne Cup glory after a sterling performance in Sunday's Gr.1 Irish St Leger at the Curragh. The Willie Mullins-trained 5YO put in a fighting second to one of the world's top stayers, finishing just 2-¼ lengths behind the winner in what many are hailing as an excellent trial for Australia's most famous race. ...
Haggas-trained Colt Proves His Mettle In Leopardstown Showpiece In a pulsating renewal of the Gr.1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, Economics emerged victorious, denying the valiant Auguste Rodin in a neck-and-neck battle to the line. The William Haggas-trained colt, under a tactically astute ride from Tom Marquand, showcased both his precocity and resilience in the US$1.34 million ...
Ballydoyle Maestro Equals Scott's Record In World's Oldest Classic Jan Brueghel stormed to victory in the Gr.1 St Leger at Doncaster, handing trainer Aidan O'Brien his eighth triumph in the world's oldest Classic. The unbeaten colt, piloted by Sean Levey, edged out stablemate Illinois by a neck in a thrilling finish to the 1m6f contest. Levey's Masterful Ride Levey, riding his first Classic ...
Five Yearlings Reach US$750,000 Mark On Day 4 The Keeneland September Yearling Sale continued to produce impressive results on Day 4, with five yearlings reaching the US$750,000 mark during the second day of Book 2. Among the top buyers were some of the most active players in the market, showcasing the strength and depth of demand for quality bloodstock. Gun Runner Progeny In High Demand Two of ...
Derby Hero's Juddmonte Triumph City of Troy has galloped into second place in the latest LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings, cementing his status as the world's highest-rated turf horse. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt's scintillating performance in the Gr.1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York has seen his rating soar to 127, just one point behind the top-ranked Laurel River. The 3YO son ...
Final Hurdle Before Prix De l'Arc De Triomphe Looms Large Anticipation is building in the French capital as Parislongchamp prepares to host the Qatar Arc Trials, a pivotal dress rehearsal for October's showpiece event. The September 15 fixture, boasting significant international representation, serves as the final litmus test for Arc aspirants. Star-studded Card Promises Thrilling Action The ...
A Year of Equine Excellence: Qatar's Premier Arabian Horse Events Set to Dazzle Qatar's Arabian Horse Show season is set to dazzle enthusiasts with a stellar lineup of 12 events, as the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) reveals its ambitious programme for the coming months. With the local racing season at Al Rayyan and Al Uqdah racecourses on the horizon and the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de ...
Stellar Field Assembling For Group One Blockbuster A star-studded international field is set to light up Leopardstown on Saturday as eight top-class runners go to post for the Gr.1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. The 1m2f contest, a centrepiece of Irish Champions Weekend, has attracted a compelling mix of established Group One performers and rising stars from Ireland, Britain and Japan. ...
O'Brien Trio Leading The Charge In Doncaster Classic A formidable Ballydoyle contingent is set to descend upon Doncaster on Saturday as Aidan O'Brien launches a three-pronged assault on the Gr.1 Betfred St Leger. The Irish maestro, seeking an eighth triumph in the world's oldest Classic, has declared Illinois, Jan Brueghel, and Grosvenor Square in a select field of seven for the 1m6½f contest. ...
Front Page Aiming For Historic Hat-Trick The stage is set for an exhilarating edition of the US$1.3 million Gr.1 Kosciuszko, as trainers across two states ready their charges for the Everest Day feature. With the field taking shape, the spotlight falls on some familiar faces and emerging talents alike. Dunn's Dual Assault Murwillumbah-based trainer Matthew Dunn is set to unleash a potent ...
Busuttin And Young Pinning Hopes On Gr.3 Archer Stakes Mostly Cloudy is set to line up in Saturday's Gr.3 Archer Stakes at Flemington, with connections eyeing a coveted ballot exemption for the Melbourne Cup. The Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained gelding will be looking to replicate his success from last year's corresponding meeting, albeit in a race with higher stakes this time around. ...
Seven-Figure Sales Continue To Surge At Prestigious Auction Keeneland's September Yearling Sale continued its impressive run on Wednesday, with the third session marking a strong start to Book 2 of the catalogue. The day saw three yearlings fetch seven-figure prices, bringing the total number of million-dollar-plus sales to 34 – the highest figure since 2005 with nine days still remaining in the ...
