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Desert Crown, unfortunately, suffered a severe fetlock injury on Sunday that has ended their season. They will be undergoing surgery to address the injury. A 4YO colt, trained by Sir Michael Stoute and a winner of last year's Derby, sustained an injury while being put through his paces on the Al Bahathri gallop in preparation for the Juddmonte International Stakes at York. Setbacks Continue To ...
The Juddmonte International at York later this week will be headlined by Aidan O’Brien’s Paddington, John and Thady Gosden’s Mostahdaf and Nashwa, and The Foxes, trained by Andrew Balding, complete the line-up. Paddington has won his last four Group One races, including the Irish 2,000 Guineas and the Sussex Stakes, making him the top 3YO horse. Mostahdaf, winner of the Prince of Wales’s Stakes, ...
Layfayette returned to her winning ways in the Gr.3 Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh, much to the delight of trainer Noel Meade and jockey Colin Keane. Despite being the 15/8 favourite, Layfayette set out to lead the pack over the 1m2f distance, having previously proven herself in Listed company at the Curragh. As the race progressed, Layfayette held her position in fifth place while ...
In a spectacular display of skill and power, Shamida, Dermot Weld's filly, won the Gr.3 Irish St Leger Trial Stakes against older colts and geldings. Despite being a 5-4 favourite, she faced a late challenge from Dawn Rising but managed to fend it off and win by half a length. Jockey Chris Hayes had settled her at the back of the pack for most of the 1m6f race before she hit the front inside two ...
Trainer Rob Heathcote has enlisted the help of renowned jockey Blake Shinn to partner with his talented horse Rothfire for the upcoming Victorian spring campaign. The duo will compete against other top contenders in the Gr.2 McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley in September where Rothfire will look to defend his title from last year's race. Despite a challenging journey, Rothfire is currently in his ...
Amenable has made quite an impression in his first run as a 4YO at Caulfield last Saturday, giving him a shot at group one glory as early as next month. Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr expressed his delight over the performance, saying that the horse's physical and mental improvement is a clear indication that he will be taking his game to the next level this season. In his previous year as a 3YO, ...
Mawj, the 1000 Guineas winner trained by Saeed bin Suroor, is being considered for a comeback in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket in October. However, the Godolphin trainer also has the option of entering her in the Grade One First Lady race at Keeneland on the same weekend. Bin Suroor is strategically planning her return as he aims to prepare his Classic heroine for the Breeders’ Cup in ...
Peter and Paul Snowden's colts, King's Gambit and Don Corleone, are gearing up for their carnival returns. The duo is set to step out in barrier trials at Rosehill. Don Corleone, who will be having his second trial, is expected to participate in a 1000m Group heat on Tuesday. On the other hand, King's Gambit will be making his first public appearance of the season at the same session over 900m. ...
On a recent occasion, Witch Hunter secured the verdict, but it was New Endeavour's performance that caught the attention of many, especially Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, who recently purchased the New Bay gelding at Goffs London Sale in June. The team paid £260,000 for the horse with the intention of targeting the A$10 million Golden Eagle in the spring and possibly the Gr.1 Doncaster ...
Buenos Noches proved to be a strong contender for a spot at the Everest after a remarkable first-up win at the Show Country Quality in Randwick. Despite carrying the top weight of 58.5kg, the backmarker managed to overcome the challenge of a slow-paced race and emerged victorious with ease. Outclassing his rivals, Buenos Noches made his way into the clear and sprinted rapidly to secure the win. ...
Golden Rules owner Gareth Cheshire has his sights set on the Ebor for his star stayer despite having doubts that his horse will make the cut for the prestigious York handicap. Trained by Deborah Faulkner, the former John and Thady Gosden runner made a winning start for his new connections at Kempton in March after a long lay-off. He then went on to come close to justifying the team’s supreme ...
Big Evs, the talented 2YO trained by Mick Appleby, has been entered into the prestigious Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes at York this Friday. Andrea Atzeni has been selected to ride the young colt, who has already proven himself to be a star of the racing world. In his most recent outings, Big Evs won the Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot by an impressive three lengths, and then followed up with a ...
