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Baffert Colt Bounces Back From Quarter Crack Setback Rodriguez is back on track for the Belmont Stakes after overcoming the quarter crack that forced him to miss both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, with trainer Bob Baffert expressing confidence about his charge's recovery. The son of Authentic impressed connections with a sparkling seven-furlong workout in 1:24 4/5 at Santa Anita Park, ...
Preakness Winner Maintains Triple Crown Bid Journalism continues preparation for the Gr.1 Belmont Stakes following an encouraging workout at Saratoga Racecourse on Sunday morning. The Michael McCarthy trained colt, ridden by Umberto Rispoli, completed a half-mile breeze in 47.54 seconds as he builds towards the June 7 finale of America's Triple Crown series. The Curlin colt posted opening ...
Magic Millions Yearling Auction Begins Today With 374 Lots The Magic Millions Gold Coast National Yearling Sale commences today with high expectations following an impressive catalogue featuring 374 yearlings, representing a significant increase from last year's 333 entries. The two-day auction will showcase offspring from 119 different sires, including some of the country's most sought-after ...
American Raider Primed For Royal Ascot Challenge Wesley Ward is preparing to unleash one of his most promising juveniles on the international stage after Outfielder demolished his rivals on debut at Churchill Downs. The Speightstown colt, who won by 6ΒΌ lengths in a maiden over five furlongs on turf, is being targeted at the Gr.2 Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. Ward Hails Exceptional Talent The ...
Tactical Switch Delivers Career-Best Performance Almaqam produced a stunning front-running performance to defeat the previously unbeaten Ombudsman in the Gr.3 Brigadier Gerard Stakes at Sandown, with Oisin Murphy dictating tactics from the outset to secure a dominant victory. Ed Walker's charge had endured a disappointing seasonal debut in the Gordon Richards Stakes at the same venue, but the ...
Burrows Confident 7YO Can Reverse Curragh Form Owen Burrows remains optimistic about Anmaat's prospects following the 7YO's narrow defeat to Los Angeles in the Gr.1 Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh. The Aidan O'Brien-trained victor held a crucial fitness advantage over the returning Champion Stakes hero, who was making his seasonal debut. Anmaat, owned by Shadwell, finished second by half a ...
Sprinter Shows Class At York Despite Lengthy Absence Inisherin is being primed for another Royal Ascot assault after displaying his inherent class when returning from a lengthy layoff at York earlier this month. Kevin Ryan's charge had been absent for 249 days before tackling the Duke of York Stakes, where he showed considerable battling qualities to deny Andrew Balding's Flora Of Bermuda in a ...
O'Meara's Globetrotter Proves His Class Against Godolphin Star Epic Poet has emerged as a serious Royal Ascot contender following his courageous performance in the Boodles Yorkshire Cup Stakes at York. Trainer David O'Meara's 6YO campaigner demonstrated his class when finishing a narrow second to Godolphin's globe-trotting Rebel's Romance, going down by just a head in a thrilling finish. The ...
Gosden Gelding Impresses In Preparation For Royal Ascot Challenge Trawlerman delivered a commanding performance under William Buick to secure the Henry II Stakes at Sandown, providing the perfect springboard for his Royal Ascot ambitions. Dominant Display Sets Up Ascot Tilt The John and Thady Gosden-trained 7YO made light work of his rivals, dictating from the front before pulling clear over the ...
Champion Undergoes Procedure After Routine Health Check Hong Kong's champion Romantic Warrior has successfully undergone surgery at the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Equine Hospital following routine health screening that detected potential changes in a joint. The 10-time Group One winner returned to trainer Danny Shum's stables at Sha Tin after the procedure on May 28. Proactive Screening Leads To ...
New Colours For Prix Maurice Champion Lazzat has joined the powerful Wathnan Racing operation following his Group One triumph in the Prix Maurice de Gheest. The 4YO gelding, trained by Jerome Reynier, captured that prestigious Deauville contest before finishing second in Australia's Golden Eagle worth US$4.8 million. Perfect Preparation Continues Under New Management The sprinter returned to ...
Sardinian Warrior Eyes Queen Anne Stakes Azizam produced an eye-catching debut performance at Hamilton on Wednesday, overcoming greenness to secure an impressive maiden victory that has put Royal Ascot firmly on the agenda. The Kate McGivern-owned son of Havana Grey swept aside his rivals with a commanding two-and-a-half length success under Sam James. Trainer Karl Burke's assistant James Cowley ...
