Matthew Dale will take over as the new trainer for Front Page, the reigning Kosciuszko champion, following the retirement of Geoff Duryea. Expressing his excitement, Dale confirmed that Front Page, the reigning Kosciuszko champion, will make his first appearance under his guidance in the A$2 million country feature on Everest Day, as he takes over as the new trainer for the top sprinter ...
Khaadem, the Royal Ascot champion, may join the Group One July Cup and will be included as an entry for the Newmarket highlight at the end of this month, as long as the weather remains dry. This comes after the 7YO, trained by Charlie Hills, surprised everyone by winning the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at the Royal meeting with odds of 80-1. Khaadem has always shown the potential to be a ...
Highfield Princess, after her two valiant defeats at Royal Ascot, is scheduled to participate in the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood. Despite being a Gr.2, the King George Qatar Stakes at Goodwood offers a substantial prize of £170,000 to the winner, and Highfield Princess will have the advantage of not having to carry a Group One penalty. Quinn had contemplated entering Highfield Princess ...
Leopardstown Racecourse and the Bahrain Turf Club have formed a new agreement, resulting in the introduction of the 'Dublin to Bahrain' race series. This initiative allows the winners of these races to automatically qualify for the 2023-24 Bahrain Turf Series. The inaugural race of the 'Dublin to Bahrain' series will be held at Leopardstown on Thursday, July 20th. From Dublin To Bahrain: Racing ...
If Subjectivist demonstrates positive signs of recovery after his efforts at Royal Ascot, Charlie Johnston will be responsible for training him for the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup. Following a lengthy absence of 618 days due to a serious leg injury, the 6YO made a remarkable comeback in British racing by securing a commendable third place in the Gold Cup. This achievement was particularly significant ...
The champion sprinter, Nature Strip, is ready to return to Chris Waller's Rosehill stables to finalize his preparations for the upcoming Spring Carnival. Having earned over A$20 million throughout his career, Nature Strip hasn't competed since finishing fourth in the Gr.1 TJ Smith Stakes at Randwick in April. The Road To Championship Retention Nature Strip's initial strategy includes ...
On August 2, at Goodwood, Hi Royal might have another opportunity to compete against Paddington in the Qatar Sussex Stakes. Hi Royal surprised many by finishing second to Chaldean at 125-1 in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket, showing that his performance was not a fluke. In the Irish equivalent, Hi Royal tried to lead the race from start to finish but was ultimately overtaken by Paddington, who ...
Mogo Magic, an exciting country sprinter, has solidified his position as a serious contender for the Kosciuszko by showcasing his speed, determination, and elegance in a scintillating performance in the TAB Highway Handicap at Rosehill, extending his unbeaten streak to four races. Despite carrying a heavy weight of 60kg and facing more experienced competitors, Mogo Magic, showed resilience in ...
Tahiyra has become the unquestionable frontrunner in the Cartier Horse of the Year rankings after her remarkable display at the Coronation Stakes during Royal Ascot last week. The 3YO trained by Dermot Weld secured a victory in the mile Group One, propelling her to the top of the standings with 88 points. Additionally, she triumphed in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last month after placing second in ...
Royal Ascot winner Paddington might be the chosen horse for Aidan O'Brien to compete against Emily Upjohn and Anmaat in the upcoming Coral Eclipse race. O'Brien has not yet confirmed the race as the next target for the runaway St James's Palace winner. Among his ten entries are Luxembourg, who was the runner-up in the Prince of Wales's race, and Auguste Rodin, who is the favourite for the Irish ...
Despite receiving million-dollar overseas offers, the undefeated racehorse Mogo Magic has chosen to stay in Sydney this spring in order to compete for the lucrative A$2m Kosciuszko prize. Mogo Magic, one of the most thrilling horses in the NSW bush, is set to make a highly-anticipated comeback at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday. The aim is to maintain his flawless record. Mogo Magic has made a ...
This month, Trainer Jessica Harrington will send her Group Three-placed horse, Pivotal Trigger, to compete in Sunday's Gr.1 German Derby. The colt, owned by Yuesheng Zhang, recently had a successful return to the racing season. After finishing third in the Gr.3 Prix des Chenes at Longchamp last September, Pivotal Trigger emerged victorious on their reappearance at Roscommon. Now, they are ...