During the 2023 Carnival, AL DASIM, under the training of George Boughey, emerges victorious at Meydan Racecourse. Dubai Racing Club has revealed a new framework for the 2023-24 racing season, reflecting Dubai's rapid growth and advancement under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. The Dubai Racing ...
On Sunday, June 4th, the winners of the 183rd Qatar Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly, France were crowned by His Excellency Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, the President of the Qatar Olympic Committee. Ecurie Serge Stempniak's ACE IMPACT, trained by Jean Claude Rouget, maintained his unbeaten record and exhibited a remarkable improvement by clinching the QREC-sponsored Group one for 3year old ...
Tom Marquand, a Group one winning jockey with international recognition, has extended his sponsorship contract with the Bahrain Turf Club for another year, further solidifying his partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain. At 25 years old, Marquand has firmly established himself as one of the world's top riders, thanks to his impressive wins in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, and Australia. ...
On Wednesday morning, Coolangatta and Cannonball, two Australian raiders, prepared for Tuesday's King's Stand Stakes by completing individual workouts on Ascot's straight track. Coolangatta aims to add to the impressive list of Lightning Stakes champions at Royal Ascot, which includes Choisir, Takeover Target, Miss Andretti, Scenic Blast, Black Caviar, and Nature Strip, all of whom have won the ...
James Harron, the majority owner of Capitalist (Aus), has high hopes for the Australian sprinter at Royal Ascot. Harron is convinced that under the guidance of trainers Peter and Paul Snowden, Cannonball (Aus) will deliver a stunning performance in the Gr. 1 King's Stand S. - granted the ground is good or better. Harron anticipates an explosive impact from the colt, leaving spectators in awe. ...
As the world-famous sprinter, Nature Strip, returns to training, he gears up for the upcoming Spring Racing Carnival. Nature Strip's Lasting Legacy: Racing Through the Seasons Before deciding on their next move with the nine-time Group one winner, the eight-year-old gelding under the tutelage of Chris Waller will probably make his debut in Sydney this spring with two runs. "The horse will tell ...
Trainer Bjorn Baker's description of his stable's performance this season as "very hit and miss," statistics reveal that it has been his most successful one to date. Last Saturday, Baker achieved a personal milestone with five victorious horses at Randwick, propelling him into the top five of the Sydney trainer premiership rankings. His success extended to major races, with Arapaho triumphing in ...
With The Everest in his sights this spring, Think About It continued his meteoric ascent to stardom under the tutelage of Joe Pride, following his triumphant victory at the Stradbroke Handicap 2023 in Brisbane. The So You Think four-year-old, having won nine out of ten career starts, continued his winning streak by triumphing in the Gr.1 A$3 million Stradbroke Handicap, just two weeks after his ...
This month, a grand entourage of globetrotters will journey to Royal Ascot - but which elite members from down under should you keep a keen eye out for? Coolangatta Ready To Conquer Royal Ascot Coolangatta, the talented dual Group One winner, blazed a trail toward Royal Ascot after her impressive victory in the Black Caviar Stakes at Flemington in February. She's a force to be reckoned with ...
From the west to the east, Superstorm is embarking on a new journey in his racing career by competing in Queensland's most lucrative race this coming weekend. Once trained by Grant and Alana Williams for Peters Investments, the former WA galloper is now under the guidance of Lauren Abbott and will make his debut under her care in the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap (1400m) on Saturday. Superstorm's ...
Gai Waterhouse thinks that a really good duo of a “superior” three-year-old horse and an amazing female jockey can help her win the Stradbroke Handicap again. The First Lady of Australian Racing expressed unwavering confidence in the colossal up-and-comer Hawaii Five Oh and the petite rider Rachel King. Waterhouse said King, a former Englishwoman, can now create a fresh slice of Australian ...
Joe Pride is confident that Think About It is on a steady upward trajectory, showing significant progress with each race. He anticipates that the talented horse will reach his full potential and deliver a top-notch performance in the highly anticipated A$3 million Stradbroke Handicap. With a bold statement, Joe Pride has caused a ripple of fear amongst Stradbroke Handicap competitors, as he ...