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David Egan, originally from Curragh, won his first Irish race today at the same racecourse. He led the Roger Varian-trained Eldar Eldarov (16/5) to a classic victory in the Comer Group International Irish St Leger. Last September, the Dubawi-colt won the English St Leger with Egan. Today, only four horses participated, with Kyprios, who was returning from life-threatening injuries and running ...
Aidan O'Brien achieved his 4,000th success as a trainer today when Henry Longfellow won the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at the Curragh. The seven-furlongs race is named after O'Brien's unrelated predecessor at Ballydoyle and is the top juvenile race for colts in Ireland. In 1996, O'Brien won his first Group One success with Desert King in the same race. Today, O'Brien decided to ...
Henry Longfellow emerged as the triumphant winner of the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes. The absence of his stablemate, City Of Troy, made the task easier for him. City Of Troy was the long-time market leader and antepost favourite for next year's Derby. However, it was declared a non-runner at the Curragh just two hours before the off due to the ground being changed to 'good to yielding' ...
Annabel Neasham, a trainer, is going to have her debut starter in the TAB Everest race. It turns out that Sunshine In Paris, owned by John Camilleri, has been chosen to run in the A$20 million event. According to Neasham's interview with News Corp, the slot holder Aquis was able to secure a deal with Camilleri, making it possible for Sunshine In Paris to compete in the world's richest turf race ...
On Sunday, 10th September, the Listed Garrowby Stakes at York, UK will see the return of Al Suhail, who finished third in the Gr.1 Al Quoz Sprint. The 6YO Dubawi competitor is set to run six furlongs, marking his third European appearance this year. Al Suhail previously finished sixth in both the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot and the Gr.2 City Of York Stakes at York's ...
Jockey Craig Williams took full responsibility for the disappointing performance of Giga Kick in his comeback race at Moonee Valley. Despite being the favorite in the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes over 1000m, Giga Kick got off to a slow start and was the last of the seven runners to leave the starting gates. Williams, however, made a tactical decision to push Giga Kick forward from the 500m mark, hoping to ...
James Cummings, the head trainer of Godolphin Australia, experienced a mix of emotions as the Gr.2 Run To The Rose Stakes reached its climax at Rosehill. His heart may have stopped momentarily, but it quickly burst back to life when Cylinder, an impressive colt sired by Exceed And Excel, unleashed his explosive speed in the final half furlong of the 1200m race. Nash Rawiller, Cylinder's jockey, ...
Highfield Princess has the perfect opportunity to reaffirm her dominance in the sprinting division as she defends her Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Flying Five Stakes title at the Curragh tomorrow. Last year, John Quinn's talented sprinter achieved an astonishing Group One hat-trick with a resounding victory in this very race. Although she has remained a formidable contender in all the major ...
Broadhurst, hailing from a different parish, proved his mettle on the renowned 'Sovereign Path' at Leopardstown, securing a remarkable four consecutive victories for the formidable duo of Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore. Initially languishing at the back of the pack among 17 entrants, Broadhurst made a decisive move as they approached the final furlong and a half. Sensing the need for a change in ...
Tahiyra showcased her dominance in the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown, securing her fourth Group One victory. As the winner of this season's Irish 1,000 Guineas and Coronation Stakes, she was the clear favorite at odds of 5/6. Her stablemate, Homeless Songs, unfortunately had to withdraw from the race due to being in season. Tahiyra initially trailed in fourth place as the race entered its final ...
Auguste Rodin, the impressive Dual Derby winner, is determined to regain his winning form as he faces off once again against the formidable King Of Steel in the prestigious Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown this Saturday. Unfortunately, the Ballydoyle colt had a disappointing performance in his previous race, finishing last out of ten runners in the King George VI and Queen ...
Country Grammer, a multiple Group one winner and the third-leading earner among North America-based horses, has retired and will be standing at WinStar Farm for the 2024 breeding season. The 6YO son of Tonalist will be available for a fee of US$10,000 for live foal stands and nurses guarantee. Trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert and campaigned by Commonwealth, WinStar Farm, and Zedan Racing ...
