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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 ...
We review the QIPCO British Champions Day, a glittering finale to the British Flat racing season and one of the most important days in the global racing calendar. The series showcases 35 of the UK’s finest Flat races, including three of the orld’s top five. Featuring in all the UK’s most iconic Flat festivals, from the Derby, St Leger and York’s Ebor Festival, to Glorious Goodwood and Royal ...
Connections will closely monitor the situation before making a decision on whether King Of Steel will attempt to replicate his Qipco Champion Stakes victory by aiming for Breeders' Cup success. The 3YO trained by Roger Varian, and owned by Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, is one of the top contenders for the Breeders' Cup Turf at Santa Anita on 4th November. However, before he can participate, he ...
In what was his last start on British soil, Frankie Dettori finished his career with a bang as he rode King Of Steel to victory in the 2000m Group One Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday. The Roger Varian-trained runner-up of the 2021 Derby had not yet won at the highest level after coming close in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes and the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion ...
The trophies for Champion Jockey and Champion Apprentice were presented to William Buick and Billy Loughnane, respectively, while Shadwell secured the title of British Champion Owner. On QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot, William Buick secured his second Champion Flat Jockey title in Britain, following his dominant win in 2022. Despite previous champion Oisin Murphy's return from a year-long ...
