Key Contenders Sharpen Skills Ahead Of Del Mar Challenge The Breeders' Cup is fast approaching, and three top contenders—Big Evs, Big Mojo, and Shareholder—are making their final preparations for the prestigious meeting at Del Mar. With victories and strong performances behind them, their respective trainers are fine-tuning these horses for the world-class competition. Big Evs Ready To Defend ...
Fierceness Remains Top-Rated In Longines List Economics, the rising star owned by Isa Salman Al Khalifa, surged into the top five of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings following his impressive victory in the Gr.1Irish Champion Stakes on September 14. The latest ratings, released on October 10, see Economics now sharing the fifth position on a rating of 123 alongside the American ...
Amo Racing And Godolphin Lead The Charge At Tattersalls The third and final day of Book 1 at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale witnessed another day of records and exceptional sales, with buyers from the Middle East leading the charge. Amo Racing, led by Kia Joorabchian, made headlines at the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale by purchasing a Wootton Bassett colt for 4,300,000 Guineas on the ...
Four Top-Class Prospects To Go Under The Hammer ThoroughBid, the digital auction platform, is gearing up for a landmark sale with the Paul Wildes Dispersal on Sunday, 13th October. A notable event for the industry, the sale will feature four of Wildes' most promising horses-in-training. The line-up is headlined by unbeaten Minnie Wildes, alongside recent Chester victor Stapleford Park, the ...
Late Decision Looms Ahead Of Gr.1 Sprint Coolmore's decision on which sprinter to enter for the prestigious The Gr.1 Everest has stirred much anticipation, with Switzerland emerging as a late contender. The US$20 million race, to be held at Royal Randwick, stands as the world's richest turf contest, and Coolmore’s slot remains conspicuously open. As the global powerhouse weighs its options, the ...
Godolphin Star Continues Meteoric Rise In Stellar Season Broadsiding honoured at Australian Racing Awards In a season marked by thrilling performances, Broadsiding was crowned Australia’s Champion Two-Year-Old for 2023-24 at the prestigious Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards in Adelaide. The ceremony, held at the Wolf Blass Event Centre at Morphettville racecourse, saw industry luminaries ...
Dubai Ruler Leads Charge As Middle East Buyers Flex Financial Muscle Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum spearheaded a Godolphin buying bonanza on Day Two of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the Dubai-based operation securing the four priciest lots for a combined US$15.1 million in a remarkable display of purchasing power at the prestigious Newmarket venue. Sister To Charyn Fetches ...
Dellheim-Liebe Partnership Hits Jackpot FLORIDA'S yearling market reached fever pitch as a daughter of Complexity commanded top billing during the relocated Ocala Breeders' Sale October Yearling Sale, with connections from the Gulf region showing strong interest throughout the two-day event. Quality Filly Sparks Spirited Bidding The US$150,000 sale-topping filly, consigned by Thoroughstock, was ...
Records Tumble As Buyers From Middle East Dominate Opening Day A daughter of Frankel became the second most expensive yearling ever sold in Europe when fetching 4,400,000 guineas (US$5.8m) during a remarkable opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale at Newmarket on Tuesday. Amo Racing Secures Priced Filly Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, now a major force in British ...
Japanese Stayer Set For Australian Debut In Prestigious Gr.1 Races The highly anticipated Warp Speed will represent Japan in Australia's premier staying contests, the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, with his connections confirming that Akira Sugawara will retain the ride. The Noboru Takagi-trained 6YO is eyeing his maiden Group One victory on foreign soil, and his stable believes the pairing ...
French Stars Eye British Glory On Richest Raceday The highly anticipated QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot promises a thrilling spectacle as Calandagan, spearheading a formidable French team, prepares for the Gr.1 QIPCO Champion Stakes on Saturday, October 19. This prestigious event, known as Britain’s richest raceday, will once again feature top-tier talent from across Europe. France boasts ...
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Showdown Before International Options The talented miler Charyn, trained by Roger Varian, will retire to stud after this season, following a glittering career highlighted by victories at Royal Ascot and Deauville. Owner Nurlan Bizakov confirmed that the 4YO son of Dark Angel will make his next and potentially final appearance in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on ...