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Derby And Preakness Hero Joins Fellow Classic Winners Big Brown, the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes victor, has found his forever home at Old Friends Thoroughbred retirement farm in Georgetown, Kentucky. The 19-year-old bay stallion arrived at the facility on 27 September, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career. The son of Boundary stormed to victory in the 2008 Gr.1 Kentucky ...
Japan's Derby Hero Taking On World's Best Forever Young is gearing up for a tilt at the Breeders' Cup Classic, with the Japan Dirt Classic at Oi Racecourse serving as his final prep race. The Yoshito Yahagi-trained colt, who burst onto the international scene earlier this year, is looking to cap off a remarkable season with victory in the US$6 million showpiece at Del Mar on 2 November. The son ...
Japanese Raiders Target Spring Carnival Glory Two of Japan's top thoroughbreds are set to touch down in Australia on Monday, with their sights firmly set on Melbourne's premier spring races. Prognosis and Warp Speed are embarking on an ambitious raid, targeting the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup respectively. Moonee Valley Beckons For Group One Star The Mitsumasa Nakauchida-trained Prognosis is ...
Fresh Form Fuelling Hopes Randwick-based trainer Bjorn Baker is keeping the dream alive for a two-pronged attack on Australia's richest race, with Overpass still in contention for a coveted slot in the US$11.5 million Gr.1 The Everest. The son of Vancouver hasn't been seen on the track since his triumphant defence of The Quokka in April, where he once again got the better of star mare Amelia's ...
Qatari Trainer Making Waves In Newmarket Hamad Al Jehani is savouring his first season training in Britain, relishing the challenge of competing against "the greatest trainers in the world". As the curtain falls on his debut campaign, the Qatari handler is reflecting on a year of learning and achievement. Arriving in Newmarket this spring, Al Jehani set up a satellite operation at Tom Clover's ...
Stars Battling Setbacks As Del Mar Showpiece Looms With the 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar rapidly approaching, connections are navigating a minefield of challenges in their quest for glory. From injury scares to weather disruptions, the road to the US$31 million extravaganza is proving as unpredictable as ever. Saudi Crown's Mile Ambitions Hang In The Balance Brad Cox's ...
Hong Kong Raider Primed For Nakayama Test Pierre Ng is banking on Mugen's calm disposition and a potentially frenetic pace to bring out the best in his charge as the gelding prepares for Sunday's Gr.1 Sprinters Stakes over 1200m at Nakayama, Japan. The 6YO, a Group Three winner on home soil, will face a stern test against Japan's sprinting elite. Drawn in gate nine, Mugen is expected to settle ...
Arabian Races Kick Off Star-Studded ParisLongchamp Extravaganza The prestigious Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe weekend is set to unfold at ParisLongchamp, showcasing the strength of Qatar's influence in international horse racing. The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC)-sponsored event, a cornerstone of their partnership with France Galop extending to 2027, has played a pivotal role in ...
Meydan Gearing Up For Stellar Season Of International Racing The Dubai Racing Carnival is set to ignite the desert night sky once again, promising a scintillating season of top-class international racing culminating in the prestigious Dubai World Cup. Kicking off on 8 November at the majestic Meydan Racecourse, the carnival will feature 16 action-packed race meetings, each a steppingstone ...
Speedster Set to Stay With Fanshawe Kind Of Blue, the impressive runner-up in the recent Gr.1 Haydock Sprint Cup, has been acquired by the rapidly expanding Wathnan Racing operation. The Blue Point colt, who has been making waves in top-level sprints this season, will continue his career under the expert guidance of trainer James Fanshawe. Family Ties To Champions Sprint Success The ...
Gargan Plots Santa Anita Swansong For Dual Gr.1 Hero Classic contender taking it easy at Saratoga Connections eyeing Eclipse Award honours Trainer reflects on colt's stellar campaign Dual Group One winner Dornoch is being primed for a final hurrah in the US$6 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Santa Anita on 2 November, with trainer Danny Gargan carefully orchestrating the colt's preparation for ...
Portelli Plots Group One glory En Route To Potential Everest Berth Gary Portelli is eyeing a dual-pronged assault on Australian racing's highest peaks, with talented mare Kimochi set to tackle Friday night's Gr.1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at The Valley as a stepping stone towards a potential US$15 million The Everest start. The Warwick Farm trainer believes Kimochi performs at her optimum when ...
