John and Thady Gosden are getting ready for the Qatar Goodwood Festival and have assembled a formidable team. Their stable stars, Courage Mon Ami, Inspiral, and Nashwa, are all potential contenders for the exciting five-day event. Courage Mon Ami, the winner of the Gold Cup, and Gregory, who emerged victorious in the Queen's Vase, may both risk their unbeaten streaks in the prestigious £500,000 ...
The Masked Crusader has returned to work and is being prepared for an attack at the carnival. After enduring eighteen months of frustration, the associates of the Masked Crusader are confident that they have finally identified the problem that has been impeding their Group One-winning sprinter. This discovery has sparked optimism for the upcoming spring season. After undergoing thorough testing, ...
Joseph O'Brien, the trainer who has won the Melbourne Cup twice, is preparing for a successful comeback to Melbourne this spring. He has at least two contenders for the Spring Carnival. Buckaroo and Valiant King, who are partly owned by Australian interests and Sheikh Fahad’s Qatar Racing, are currently entering quarantine as they gear up to compete for top honors in prominent races, such as the ...
Auguste Rodin is still set to participate in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes (3.40) on Saturday, as he was one of the 15 horses confirmed on Monday. Clash Of Champions: Derby Rematch The champion of both the Derby and Irish Derby is scheduled to face off once again against King Of Steel, who finished second at Epsom and dominated the King Edward VII Stakes in the previous ...
Ed Bethell is likely to skip the King George Qatar Stakes with Regional and instead go straight to the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes. Regional, who has been in great form, has always been consistent over shorter distances but only won one of his first 10 races for Bethell. Regional's Rise: Ready For Nunthorpe However, this season he has stepped up his game, winning a competitive York ...
After his victory in the July Stakes at Newmarket, Clive Cox is remaining open-minded about the future of the promising juvenile, Jasour. Rising From Defeat To Victory Despite narrowly losing his first race at Salisbury, the Havana Grey colt improved in his next outing at Nottingham before progressing to compete at the Group Two level on the July course. Jasour faced a challenging task, but he ...
According to Roger Varian, King Of Steel, who is considered one of the top contenders for the King George And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, will not be affected if the ground becomes soft. Varian is closely monitoring the ground conditions for the King Edward VII Stakes winner and Derby runner-up, especially with the forecast predicting more rain and heavy showers in the ...
Tashkhan's connections are hoping for the rain to continue before his shot at the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes. Some of the highlights for Brian Ellison's 5YO, include a second place in the 2021 British Champions Long Distance Cup and a fifth place in the Ascot Gold Cup the following year. He has consistently participated in top staying contests in recent years. Rainy Hopes For Tashkhan's Shot ...
According to layers on Sunday, the potential for unstable weather at Ascot in the near future may pose difficulties for Hukum, as it could affect the chances of star 3YO Auguste Rodin and King Of Steel becoming the favorites for the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes. The upcoming championship on Saturday is expected to be one of the standout races of the summer. It will feature ...
David Allan guided Art Power to a commanding victory in the Gr.2 Barberstown Castle Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday, further solidifying their impressive Irish record. The talented offspring of Dark Angel has emerged victorious in all five of his races in the country under the training of Tim Easterby, with the most recent four triumphs occurring at the Curragh. Despite facing ...
Subjectivist, the emphatic champion of the 2021 Gold Cup, has been forced into retirement after a disappointing performance this week due to lameness. The talented staying star, who triumphed over Princess Zoe by five lengths at Royal Ascot, had been preparing for the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup next month. However, a tendon injury incurred during his Gold Cup victory seriously threatened his career. ...
John Singleton, the owner of Larrikin, believes that Think About It, Joe Pride's impressive sprinter, is an extraordinary talent capable of winning every race during the spring carnival. Singleton entered the Gr.1 Stradbroke Handicap with high expectations for his talented 3 YO colt Hawaii Five Oh, which he co-owned with his longtime friend and breeder Gerry Harvey. Singleton hoped that Hawaii ...