In the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, Christopher Head's French raider Big Rock put on a career-defining performance. He left his rivals trailing far behind as he ran with incredible speed and power. Aurelien Lemaitre once again joined a colt sired by Rock Of Gibraltar and aged 3YO, and they finally managed to win at the highest level on their fourth attempt, with a ...
Dubai Mile, who emerged victorious in the prestigious 2022 Group One Criterium de Saint-Cloud, has now come to the end of his racing career and will start a new stallion chapter. He will join the esteemed Manton Park stallion roster for the 2024 breeding season. Following an injury during routine exercise, Dubai Mile's plans to train under Freddie and Martyn Meade at the Manton Estate have ...
Obamburumai, the Japanese raider, has arrived in Australia looking fit and ready to compete in the A$10 million Golden Eagle race next month in Sydney. "He travelled well from Japan and has settled in over at Canterbury," Australian Turf Club Head of Racing and Wagering James Ross said. "It's fantastic to be able to have our first Japanese runner here for the Golden Eagle, a race we've had a ...
I Wish I Win's spring campaign has come to a close following a second-place finish in The Everest race in Sydney. The horse's trainers, Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman, have opted to give the New Zealand-bred sprinter a rest and are already planning his upcoming autumn campaign. While there were options to compete in the A$3 million Giga Kick Stakes in Sydney or the Group One Champions Sprint ...
Trainer Todd Pletcher, who holds a spot in the Hall of Fame, has gathered his Breeders' Cup horses at Keeneland. On 19th October, twelve of his potential starters took part in breezing sessions as they prepare for the upcoming Breeders' Cup on November 3-4 at Santa Anita Park. Mike Repole, co-owner of Forte, announced on Thursday that the Violence colt would be retiring from racing and heading ...
Trainer Aidan O'Brien recently shared an update on his Breeders' Cup hopefuls in an interview with the U.K. TV channel At the Races. The interview was posted on X last Thursday. Auguste Rodin, the Group One Irish Champion Stakes winner last September 9th, is leading the contingent. He is only 3YO. O’Brien said he’s “very happy with him since he’s had a nice break. Physically, he’s done very ...
The Bahrain Turf Club is delighted to introduce Andy Waitt as their new Clerk of the Course. With almost 20 years of experience as a qualified Clerk of the Course and formerly working at Chelmsford City Racecourse in England, Waitt succeeds Neil Mackenzie Ross in this position. Yusuf Buheji, CEO of the Bahrain Turf Club said, “We are delighted to welcome Andy to the team at the Rashid Equestrian ...
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The Dubai Equestrian Forum has once again achieved success in advancing the equine business world. By effectively connecting manufacturers and service providers with their prospective customers, they have managed to bridge a significant gap. The 4th Dubai Equestrian Forum held at Meydan Racecourse on 19th October, 2023, was a success with a strong turnout from both ...
Ray Cochrane, who is a long-time friend of Frankie Dettori and his former agent, considers Golden Horn's triumph in the 2015 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe as one of the impressive highlights of Dettori's remarkable career in horse racing. Frankie Dettori, one of Europe's top jockeys, will bid farewell to his illustrious career at Ascot on Saturday. Although he had planned to retire from racing and ...
The Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Gr.1 on British Champions Day at Ascot Racecourse will not include Inspiral due to the expected testing conditions. Cheveley Park Stud's 4YO emerged victorious in the Sun Chariot Stakes Gr.1 at Newmarket, triumphing by 3 3/4 lengths with Frankie Dettori aboard. Following a close defeat to Triple Time in the Queen Anne Stakes Gr.1 at Royal Ascot, Inspiral struggled ...
Shaquille will not be participating in the Group One Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot this season. He was not declared to contest the race because his connections were not completely satisfied with his performance. Shaquille, who has been trained by Julie Camacho, is an outstanding sprinter with Group One victories in both the Commonwealth Cup and July Cup. Despite facing terrible starts ...
Nashwa's participation in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Saturday has been confirmed by reliable sources. John and Thady Gosden have decided to target their multiple Group One winner at the mile contest instead of the Qipco Champion Stakes, which covers 10 furlongs. Owner Imad Alsagar’s Blue Diamond Stud posted on Twitter, now known as X,“Confirmed: Nashwa will run in the Queen ...