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Nature Strip, a Group One winner and the 2021 The Everest champion, has triumphed in many larger races than the Gr.3 Concorde Stakes that will take place on Saturday. However, his performance in the upcoming A$1 million race at Randwick is crucial for his career. Trainer Chris Waller hopes to see that Nature Strip still enjoys racing in the 1000-metre event. Waller has been pleased with the ...
Adam West hinted that he was considering taking a trip to either America or France with his horse Live In The Dream. However, he received a warm welcome in more familiar surroundings at Epsom Downs on Monday after Satono Japan (12-1) returned to winning ways. Having just celebrated his first Group One victory at York, the Epsom-based trainer won again on home turf thanks to the success of the ...
In the upcoming Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, trainer Aidan O'Brien is considering running both Luxembourg and Auguste Rodin. Luxembourg, who won last year's showpiece event of the Irish Champions Festival by defeating French-trained duo Onesto and Vadeni, has also added the Tattersalls Gold Cup to his top-level CV this season. Luxembourg's last two runs have been at ...
Nostrum's future plans have been put on hold after the colt finished lame during the Strensall Stakes at York on Saturday. Last season, the Juddmonte-owned 3YO finished third in the Dewhurst at Newmarket behind Chaldean. Nostrum missed the start of this season after suffering a setback in the spring. While Nostrum won a Listed race at Newmarket last month, he was beaten by Epictetus in the ...
There is speculation that Kyprios may finally make his return to the racetrack at the Irish Champions Festival, specifically in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger. Last season, the talented stayer won all six of his races, including impressive Group One victories in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot, the Goodwood Cup, and the Irish St Leger. Unfortunately, an injury kept him sidelined for ...
Group One-winning Arapaho, faces a setback in his preparation towards the Spring Carnival, which could result in him missing the Caulfield Cup. Trainer Bjorn Baker stated that the gelding has suffered a spiked temperature early in his preparation, and the door is all but closing on Arapaho's participation in the Caulfield Cup. However, Baker sees this as an opportunity to head to the Japan Cup ...
Nature Strip is set to return for another spring campaign this Saturday in the A$1m, Gr.3 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Randwick. Trained by Chris Waller, the 9YO Nicconi gelding won the same race last year and is now on trial to see if he can repeat his victory in the invitation race, The Everest (1200m) at Randwick on October 14th. Last year, Nature Strip finished fourth in The Everest to Giga ...
Danny Williams, who is headed to Bathurst, has stated that Shelby Sixtysix may be seen in Saturday’s A$1m Concorde Stakes at Royal Randwick, featuring against racing's cult figure Nature Strip and Eduardo. The race is a crucial indicator of The Everest prospects of past winner Nature Strip and 2021 placegetter Eduardo. Although Shelby Sixtysix has won the Group One Galaxy, he is best known for ...
Juddmonte's St Leger hope could be Arrest following his impressive victory at Newbury. The Frankel colt, trained by John and Thady Gosden, won the Chester Vase by a significant margin back in May. However, he failed to make an impact in the Derby at Epsom and the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot, both of which were run on good to firm ground. But at Newbury, on good to soft ground, he looked more ...
Group One-winning Paddington trained by Aidan O’Brien, is being aimed at the QIPCO Champions Stakes or the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes after he suffered his first defeat of the season at York Despite the setback, Paddington is reportedly in good health and will take a break before returning to training for the autumn season. “Paddington is good, he’s fine. In all fairness to him he’s answered ...
Desert Hero, the 3YO racehorse, is gaining attention as the build-up to the St Leger continues. Trainer William Haggas, who led Horse of the Year Baaeed to victory last season, is pleased with the Royal Ascot and Gordon Stakes winner's progress. Haggas chose to skip the Great Voltigeur at York to keep Desert Hero fresh for the upcoming race. If Desert Hero were to win, it would mark the King and ...
In an impressive feat, Spirit Dancer effortlessly transitioned into pattern class and emerged victorious at the Gr.3 Strensall Stakes held in York. Richard Fahey's trained horse had already won three handicaps at the venue, and on Saturday, he showcased his formidable skills yet again as he smoothly navigated through the course. Spirit Dancer remained dominant throughout the race and was in ...
