Shadwell celebrated a remarkable victory at Haydock as Naqeeb emerged triumphant in the 2800m handicap race on the Haydock Sprint Stakes undercard. This win could potentially be a game-changer for the talented colt. Naqeeb, a half-brother to the renowned Shadwell stars Baaeed and Hukum, proved his mettle by securing his second consecutive victory. Having previously triumphed at Kempton in ...
The upcoming racing season in Dubai is set to be a thrilling one, with significant changes and exciting events on the horizon. The Dubai Racing Club (DRC) has decided to shake things up by doing away with the previously established international half of the season, known as the Dubai World Cup Carnival. Instead, the season will run from 10 November to 30 March, promising a whole new experience ...
Trainer James Cummings is confident that his talented colt, Cylinder, has what it takes to be a serious contender in the TAB Everest. As Godolphin's top seed, In Secret, prepares for another important race at Royal Randwick this Saturday, Cylinder has been making waves with his impressive performances. After a triumphant win in the Gr.3 Vain Stakes, Cylinder followed it up with a remarkable ...
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has hinted that the impressive Dual Derby winner, Auguste Rodin, may bypass other races and head straight to the prestigious Breeders' Cup Turf in Santa Anita, USA, scheduled for November. The talented 3YO colt showcased his exceptional form, bouncing back from a disappointing run, to claim victory in the highly acclaimed Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown last weekend. ...
With a long spring campaign still ahead, trainers Ben, Will, and J D Hayes have decided to bring Mr Brightside back to the Lindsay Park training operation at Euroa in order to prepare him for his next assignment at Flemington. This decision comes after Mr Brightside's impressive wins in the Gr.2 P B Lawrence Stakes and the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes, both held at Caulfield over a distance of 1400m. Now, ...
Zac Purton has been selected to ride Light Infantry in the prestigious King Charles III Stakes, a Group One race set to take place at Sydney's Randwick racecourse on October 14th. This event falls on the same day as The Everest, one of Australia's most renowned races with an astounding A$20 million prize. Meanwhile, Hugh Bowman has received approval from the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) to ...
Excitement fills the air as young sensation Pericles gears up to face a crucial spring test at Randwick. With the retirement of the illustrious Anamoe, renowned racing stable Godolphin is in search of its next weight-for-age champion, and all hopes are pinned on the talented Pericles. Under the careful guidance of trainer James Cummings, this gelding has been nurtured and shaped for success. ...
Forgotten sprinter Lost And Running is poised to remind everyone of his prowess as one of Australia's top sprinters in the highly anticipated Group two US$1m The Shorts at Royal Randwick this Saturday, according to talented jockey Chad Schofield. With the aim of propelling the John O'Shea-trained speedster back into the US$20m TAB Everest calculations, Schofield is eager to guide Lost And ...
Clive Cox couldn't help but feel a surge of pride as Get Ahead came incredibly close to achieving her first Group One victory at the Curragh on Sunday. Now, he is anxiously monitoring the weather, as a potential trip to Paris for his promising filly becomes a possibility. Get Ahead, the daughter of Showcasing, has consistently performed well under Cox's guidance at Beechdown Stables. This ...
Ado McGuinness enjoyed a successful day at Laytown yesterday, as he saddled a double. The talented trainer also took the opportunity to discuss the future plans for his impressive sprinter, Go Athletico. Having undergone training in France, the 5YO horse proved his worth on his stable debut by winning a prestigious race at Cork in June. Since then, he has consistently finished as the runner-up ...
Auguste Rodin and Tahiyra have made impressive strides at the Irish Champions Festival, narrowing the gap on Paddington at the top of the Cartier Horse of the Year points standings. The Cartier Racing Awards, which have been recognizing excellence in horse racing since 1991, will be held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Thursday, November 9th. Auguste Rodin, with 128 points, had a ...
Trueshan is being hailed as a formidable opponent by Andrew Balding as the two horses prepare to reignite their rivalry in the Group Two Doncaster Cup on Friday. This highly anticipated rematch will see Coltrane and Trueshan face off for the fifth time in their careers. Coltrane, the racehorse owned by Mick and Janice Mariscotti, emerged victorious by a narrow margin in the 2-mile-2-furlong ...