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Historic Ceremony Marks Twelfth Year Of Global Racing Excellence The 2024 Longines World's Best Racehorse Awards, celebrating its twelfth year of collaboration between Longines and the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), crowned City Of Troy and Laurel River as joint champions, each achieving a rating of 128 in a historic ceremony at London's Savoy Hotel. Partnership ...
Major Boost For Auctav As Global Talent Joins Expanding Bloodstock Operation Auctav is strengthening its position in the flat racing sphere, announcing two significant sales for 2024: a mixed offering scheduled for late January and a dedicated yearling auction in September. The digital platform's ambitious expansion sees the recruitment of Enrico Simone Faccarello, bringing his wealth of ...
Strong Challenge Planned Across Four Group One Races California Spangle heads a powerful five-strong contingent targeting the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint, with the defending champion looking to bounce back from a disappointing run in the Stewards' Cup. Ka Ying Rising's recent Centenary Sprint Cup victory adds weight to the form of fellow entrant Ricky Yiu's charge Howdeepisyourlove, who finished third ...
Race Winners To Benefit From US$30,000 Travel Incentive In a groundbreaking alliance, 1/ST and Goodwood Racecourse have forged a partnership linking major races on both sides of the Atlantic. The initiative, unveiled January 20, creates automatic entry pathways between premier events at Gulfstream Park and the Goodwood Festival. Prestigious Connections Winners of the Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Turf ...
Classic Contender Faces Stiff Opposition In US$3m Feature Locked has been installed as favourite for Saturday's Gr.1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park, despite being handed an awkward draw in stall 11. The Todd Pletcher-trained colt, who impressed when landing the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct, faces 11 rivals in the US$3m contest. Classic Winner In Prime Spot White Abarrio, winner of ...
Superstar Jockey Faces Logistical Challenge For Prestigious Mounts James McDonald is mapping out an ambitious schedule after his masterclass aboard Voyage Bubble in the Gr.1 Stewards' Cup at Sha Tin. The New Zealand ace faces a demanding turnaround between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong commitments next month. Racing Against The Clock The timing couldn't be tighter for McDonald, who is slated to ...
6YO Entire Demolishes Conditions Field With Commanding Display Al Laith demonstrated his superior class with a dominant performance in the five-furlong conditions event at Al Ain on Sunday evening. The Ahmed Al Mehairbi-trained star, rated 115 and shouldering 60kg, secured his seventh career victory from 16 starts, reinforcing his position amongst the UAE's premier Arabian sprinters. Coen's ...
British Tracks Unite To Attract International Challengers Ascot, Goodwood and York have launched an ambitious bonus scheme targeting overseas challengers for three of Britain's premier summer races, with potential rewards reaching US$1.27 million. Historic Races Form Centrepiece of Plan The initiative centres around the Gr.1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, the Gr.1 Sussex Stakes and ...
Impressive Newcomer Dominates On Testing Ground Wodeton produced a scintillating performance to surge clear of his rivals on debut at Rosehill, prompting Golden Slipper discussions after demolishing the field in the Chandon Handicap. The Chris Waller-trained colt, partnered by James McDonald, displayed professional racing manners to overcome a wide passage and power away for a commanding ...
International Group One Test Beckons For Top Miler Mr Brightside is pleasing connections ahead of planned autumn assault on three prestigious Australian features before a possible tilt at international glory in Hong Kong. Jump-Out Delight The 7YO gelding, trained by the Hayes brothers - Ben, JD and Will - showed his wellbeing in an 800m jump-out at Werribee on Friday. Running on for third under ...
Track Record Shattered In Devastating Sha Tin Display Ka Ying Rising, who has been hailed as "probably the best horse" legendary trainer David Hayes has ever trained, has strengthened his position for the US$20m The Everest after demolishing his own track record at Sha Tin on Sunday night. The superstar sprinter, delivering a devastating performance in the Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup, stopped the ...
Johnston And Scott Send Quality Contenders Racing at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club sees the third round of the 2024-25 Bahrain Turf Series heating up today, featuring competitive middle-distance and sprint divisions. The 1,800m Al Adiyat Cup, sponsored by YBA Kanoo, welcomes two intriguing British raiders. Charlie Johnston introduces dual Listed synthetic winner Dear My Friend, testing ...
