Godolphin Star Continues Meteoric Rise In Stellar Season Broadsiding honoured at Australian Racing Awards In a season marked by thrilling performances, Broadsiding was crowned Australia’s Champion Two-Year-Old for 2023-24 at the prestigious Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards in Adelaide. The ceremony, held at the Wolf Blass Event Centre at Morphettville racecourse, saw industry luminaries ...
Dubai Ruler Leads Charge As Middle East Buyers Flex Financial Muscle Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum spearheaded a Godolphin buying bonanza on Day Two of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, with the Dubai-based operation securing the four priciest lots for a combined US$15.1 million in a remarkable display of purchasing power at the prestigious Newmarket venue. Sister To Charyn Fetches ...
Dellheim-Liebe Partnership Hits Jackpot FLORIDA'S yearling market reached fever pitch as a daughter of Complexity commanded top billing during the relocated Ocala Breeders' Sale October Yearling Sale, with connections from the Gulf region showing strong interest throughout the two-day event. Quality Filly Sparks Spirited Bidding The US$150,000 sale-topping filly, consigned by Thoroughstock, was ...
Records Tumble As Buyers From Middle East Dominate Opening Day A daughter of Frankel became the second most expensive yearling ever sold in Europe when fetching 4,400,000 guineas (US$5.8m) during a remarkable opening session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale at Newmarket on Tuesday. Amo Racing Secures Priced Filly Kia Joorabchian's Amo Racing, now a major force in British ...
Japanese Stayer Set For Australian Debut In Prestigious Gr.1 Races The highly anticipated Warp Speed will represent Japan in Australia's premier staying contests, the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, with his connections confirming that Akira Sugawara will retain the ride. The Noboru Takagi-trained 6YO is eyeing his maiden Group One victory on foreign soil, and his stable believes the pairing ...
French Stars Eye British Glory On Richest Raceday The highly anticipated QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot promises a thrilling spectacle as Calandagan, spearheading a formidable French team, prepares for the Gr.1 QIPCO Champion Stakes on Saturday, October 19. This prestigious event, known as Britain’s richest raceday, will once again feature top-tier talent from across Europe. France boasts ...
Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Showdown Before International Options The talented miler Charyn, trained by Roger Varian, will retire to stud after this season, following a glittering career highlighted by victories at Royal Ascot and Deauville. Owner Nurlan Bizakov confirmed that the 4YO son of Dark Angel will make his next and potentially final appearance in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on ...
A Champion Mare And An Emotional Tribute The Australian racing community gathered on Tuesday night for the prestigious awards ceremony, and Pride of Jenni stole the spotlight, being crowned Australian Racehorse for 2023/2024. The mare's triumphs under the watchful eye of trainer Ciaron Maher marked a night of celebration, emotion, and recognition for some of the best in the sport. Dominating ...
Australia’s Premier Races Are Marking A New Era In Global Racing Racing Australia officially elevated two of the nation’s premier events, The Everest and The All-Star Mile, to Group One status. The decision, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant milestone for both New South Wales and Victorian racing. The two races have gained worldwide recognition, further cementing Australia’s role on ...
Star Jockey Opts For Joliestar Over Defending Champ Lady Of Camelot showed her class with a commanding performance in Tuesday morning's star-studded barrier trial at Randwick, as the pieces of the US$14 million Gr.1 Everest puzzle continued to fall into place. The James McDonald saga reached its conclusion as the champion jockey committed to partnering the Chris Waller-trained Joliestar in ...
Champion Trainer Plots Path To Ascot Showpiece Andre Fabre is plotting a path towards next summer's Gr.1 King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot for his Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe fourth Sosie. The Grand Prix de Paris victor, who was sent off favourite in Europe's richest race, found the ParisLongchamp ground too testing and couldn't unleash his trademark turn of foot when it mattered ...