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Westover, the 4yo racehorse, has been preparing for the prestigious Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, which will take place in Paris in a week's time. The horse had a racecourse gallop at Salisbury on Friday, which was seen as a positive step towards the upcoming challenge. Westover narrowly missed out on victory in the King George at Ascot in July, losing out to Hukum in a thrilling race, but has been ...
Next month, the connections and slot holders of Far Too Easy will be seeking divine assistance in The Kosciuszko. They have a remarkable connection to the late Chris Caserta. Far Too Easy was ridden by Caserta in his initial three races and was a frequent member of trainer David McColm's Murwillumbah stable. There is a noteworthy connection to the well-known jockey in the A$2m race, as the ...
Trainer William Haggas is eager to keep all options open for his St Leger third, as Desert Hero prepares to begin the vetting procedure for the Lexus Melbourne Cup. On Saturday at Doncaster, Continuous won the race by just over three lengths, beating The Sea The Stars colt who is owned by the King and Queen. The colt is currently a 12-1 shot for the Flemington feature on November 7. For the ...
Live In The Dream is set to travel to America in order to acclimatize before his Breeders' Cup challenge. He will prepare for the event by participating in the US$350,000 Woodford Stakes at Keeneland. At York, a 4YO who could fly lived up to his name by winning the Nunthorpe and securing a spot in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. This was a dream come true for the excited connections who were ...
Just days after Spendthrift Farm revealed that Taiba, a multiple Group one winner, would be joining their stallion roster for 2024, Zedan Racing Stables decided to retire their multimillionaire racehorse. The 4YO son of Gun Runner has now settled at the Lexington farm, where he will stand for a fee of US$35,000, offering a stands and nurses guarantee. "There are very few stallion prospects that ...
The ADIHEX event, renowned in the equestrian world, brought together professionals, enthusiasts, and businesses from across the globe to celebrate and delve into the world of horses, falconry, and other aspects of the equine and feline sector. Among the key participants was TheSay Veterinary, a pioneer in equine and feline care, who showcased their cutting-edge products and knowledge. Their ...
At her debut in the Gr.2 Furphy Let's Elope Stakes, West Australian superstar Amelia's Jewel did not disappoint on a champagne day of racing. Under the guidance of jockey Damian Lane and trainer Simon Miller, the 3YO filly drifted back to the rear of the field from an outside gate before smoothly moving up to a challenging position on the turn. With a lapful of horse, Lane urged Amelia's Jewel ...
Private Eye, trained by Joe Pride and owned by Proven Thoroughbreds syndicator Jamie Walter, has been selected for the A$20 million Royal Randwick sprint next month, making it the second horse from the stable to compete in the world's richest turf race. Max Whitby and Neil Werrett secured the talented horse after its impressive performance in The Shorts at Randwick last Saturday. Private Eye, ...
The result of the Betfred St Leger may not have been what racing enthusiasts hoped for, but the presence of the King and Queen, passionately cheering on Desert Hero to a valiant third place, created an atmosphere of grandeur at Doncaster. Trainer William Haggas, although disappointed at not securing a royal Classic victory for the first time in 46 years since the late Queen's Dunfermline ...
Equinox, the winner of the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, has maintained its top position in the 2023 Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings. With a rating of 129, Equinox holds the lead, while Hukum and Mostahdaf, both from Shadwell, finished joint second with a rating of 128 each. These rankings were published last week by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Trained by ...
Frankie Dettori's hopes of a final British Classic victory were dashed as Continuous surged ahead to secure Aidan O'Brien his seventh triumph in the Betfred St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. Despite a valiant effort on the favourite Arrest, Dettori had to settle for second place. Following his victory in the Voltigeur at York, the son of Heart's Cry, ridden by Ryan Moore, claimed his first ...
Trainer James Owen, based in Newmarket, achieved an impressive one-two victory in the Emirates Breeders Handicap (0-70) at Brighton last week. The winning horses, Mayfair and Victoria, are half-sisters and were bred by Owen himself. Rhea Betts rode Mayfair to a remarkable finish, crossing the finish line with a length and a half lead. Meanwhile, Teagan Padgett skillfully guided Victoria, who is ...
