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Juddmonte's St Leger hope could be Arrest following his impressive victory at Newbury. The Frankel colt, trained by John and Thady Gosden, won the Chester Vase by a significant margin back in May. However, he failed to make an impact in the Derby at Epsom and the King Edward VII at Royal Ascot, both of which were run on good to firm ground. But at Newbury, on good to soft ground, he looked more ...
Group One-winning Paddington trained by Aidan O’Brien, is being aimed at the QIPCO Champions Stakes or the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes after he suffered his first defeat of the season at York Despite the setback, Paddington is reportedly in good health and will take a break before returning to training for the autumn season. “Paddington is good, he’s fine. In all fairness to him he’s answered ...
Desert Hero, the 3YO racehorse, is gaining attention as the build-up to the St Leger continues. Trainer William Haggas, who led Horse of the Year Baaeed to victory last season, is pleased with the Royal Ascot and Gordon Stakes winner's progress. Haggas chose to skip the Great Voltigeur at York to keep Desert Hero fresh for the upcoming race. If Desert Hero were to win, it would mark the King and ...
In an impressive feat, Spirit Dancer effortlessly transitioned into pattern class and emerged victorious at the Gr.3 Strensall Stakes held in York. Richard Fahey's trained horse had already won three handicaps at the venue, and on Saturday, he showcased his formidable skills yet again as he smoothly navigated through the course. Spirit Dancer remained dominant throughout the race and was in ...
In a thrilling finish, Summerghand and Shadwell-bred Albasheer shared the victory in the t Constantine Handicap. The Hamad Rashed Bin Ghedayer-owned stayer, Summerghand, had lost the Great St Wilfrid by a short head just a week ago. However, the David O'Meara-trained horse appeared to be heading for a win in this race after last year's victory. But in the final moments, Albasheer, trained by ...
Frankie Dettori ended his career at York on a high note, winning the Ebor aboard Willie Mullins’ horse despite some initial difficulties. The horse was reluctant to go to the start and Dettori had to lead him to the starting stalls, jogging about three furlongs while pulling the horse. From the widest stall of all on a horse that needs cover, the pair only had Real Dream to track. However, they ...
Waller hasn't made a final decision on which horse will represent the stable in the upcoming A$750,000 Gr.1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield, but he seems to favour Princess Grace (USA) as the most probable contender. Princess Grace aims to improve her first-up performance, where she narrowly placed second to her stablemate Fangirl in the Gr.1 Winx Stakes. Among Waller's horses, the American mare is ...
Sea Stone, the 4YO stayer, has set his sights on next year's Dubai Carnival after registering his first win on turf in the 1m6f handicap. The horse, ridden by Benoit de la Sayette, completed a double with this victory, having won a race over 2m at Kempton recently. The connections of Sea Stone are thrilled with the horse's performance and believe that he has the potential to do well in the Dubai ...
Star jockey Nash Rawiller likened his experience riding the formidable racehorse Tom Kitten to "maneuvering a bus." However, the Godolphin champion surprised everyone by showcasing his incredible speed and agility, comparable to that of a sports car, ultimately positioning himself as a strong contender for the prestigious Golden Rose. Tom Kitten, a promising offspring of the renowned Harry ...
Libertad proved his worth by dominating a strong field of 3YO at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. Trained by Annabel Neasham, Libertad remained undefeated as he comfortably claimed victory in the Gr.3 San Domenico Stakes, a race worth A$250,000. Neasham was not surprised by Libertad's triumph and confidently assured that his undeniable skills would finally receive the recognition they deserved. ...
Andrew Balding, a trainer based in England, has cherished memories of Flemington, and he hopes that his up-and-coming stayer Scampi can lead him on a journey to Melbourne once again after the Ebor Handicap at York on Saturday. In 2013, Balding achieved a career high when he brought Side Glance (GB) to Australia, which culminated in winning the Gr.1 Mackinnon Stakes (2000m), now the Champions ...
Pier, the Group One winner, has exceptional abilities according to New Zealand trainer Darryn Weatherley. However, he also acknowledges that transitioning from a 3YO to open company is no easy feat. Despite considering the Melbourne Memsie Stakes, Weatherley has decided to start off with Saturday's Foxbridge Plate at Te Rapa, hoping that patience will eventually pay off in the long run. "I was ...
