Think It Over emerged as one of the standout performers during the 2021 Spring and 2022 Autumn seasons. The pinnacle of its success came in a thrilling triumph against a highly competitive field in the prestigious Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes, covering a distance of 2000 meters. However, tragedy struck as the horse suffered an injury, forcing it to spend a grueling 16 months away from the racing ...
Alflaila may opt to be added to the entries for the Irish Champion Stakes instead of competing against Mostahdaf, another horse owned by Shadwell, in the upcoming Juddmonte International at York. Trained by Owen Burrows, Alflaila has an impressive winning streak of four races and recently triumphed in the Group Two York Stakes, which shares the same course and distance as the Juddmonte ...
Bradsell and Highfield Princess are set to face off once again in the prestigious Group One Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York next week. Both horses, trained by Archie Watson and John Quinn respectively, showcased their speed and talent in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. It was a thrilling race, with Bradsell ultimately crossing the finish line first, securing a narrow ...
Andre Fabre may have a strong contender for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe after his horse, Place Du Carrousel, won the Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club at Deauville on Sunday. Despite only making one appearance this season, where she finished poorly in the Prix Ganay, the 4YO mare maintained a good position throughout the race and comfortably defeated Bolthole by three-quarters of a ...
Frankie Dettori has been announced as the jockey for Mostahdaf in the upcoming Juddmonte International at York. The colt, trained by John and Thady Gosden, had a stunning victory at the Prince of Wales's Stakes during Royal Ascot. However, due to his regular jockey, Jim Crowley, being suspended for his winning ride in the King George aboard Hukum, a new rider was needed for Mostahdaf's next ...
Inspiral is making a comeback to Deauville with hopes of winning the Prix du Haras de Fresnay-le-Buffard Jacques le Marois for the second year in a row. Last season, she triumphed in the French Group One race after a disappointing performance in the Falmouth Stakes. However, this time around, she faced challenging conditions and a tough competitor in the Sussex Stakes. Despite the quick ...
Hollie Doyle, Saffie Osborne, and Hayley Turner displayed an exceptional team performance to secure victory in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup for the Ladies at Ascot. As a result of her two victories, Doyle was crowned the leading rider of the event. The Rest of the World, led by Japanese jockey Kazuo Yokoyama, had a perfect start with a win in the opening Shergar Cup Dash aboard Rogue ...
Marbaan's strong performance at the Qatar Goodwood Festival has put international assignments on his radar. As a juvenile, he won the Vintage Stakes over the same track and distance. In his latest race, the Lennox Stakes, the 3YO finished behind only top-class performers Kinross and Isaac Shelby when trying seven furlongs for the first time this season. Now, Marbaan will be targeted for either ...
Star jockey James McDonald believes that Fangirl, a talented mare, is on par with any other horse in the country. McDonald is preparing to compete in his third Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Royal Randwick on Saturday. In the past, McDonald's has been victorious in two of the last three editions of the prestigious A$1 million race. Last year, he rode Anamoe, a Godolphin superstar, to victory while ...
Last week, the Shadwell team had another reason to celebrate as Al Husn, trained by Roger Varian, surprised everyone by winning the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood, securing another Group One victory for the team. Looking ahead, Al Husn is set to compete in the Prix Jean Romanet at Deauville and the Yorkshire Oaks at York before the month comes to a close. Additionally, there is a possibility of her ...
Despite being beaten in his Rosehill trial on Friday morning, Nature Strip's performance left Chris Waller feeling "delighted." The renowned sprinter, who has been crowned the Australian Horse of the Year twice, displayed a strong start in the 900-meter workout. Throughout the trial, he maintained a steady pace in third position and never required any urging from jockey James McDonald. Nature ...
Matthew Chadwick, a rider from Hong Kong, will be taking part in the Shergar Cup jockey challenge at Ascot on Saturday, August 12th. This opportunity arose after an unfortunate incident prevented the leading local jockey from participating. Chadwick will be joining Joao Moreira, a favorite from Hong Kong, and Kazuo Yokoyama from Japan to represent the Rest of The World team. This unique ...