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Trainer Clayton Douglas has unveiled his ambitious plan for star sprinter Giga Kick, aiming to take advantage of Racing NSW's recent financial boost and achieve the unprecedented A$30m The Everest-Golden Eagle double. None of the horses have ever triumphed in both of Sydney's most lucrative races, Douglas is eager to make history and believes that Giga Kick possesses the greatest potential to ...
Popular jockey Frankie Dettori confirmed his participation in this year's Melbourne Cup Carnival. In a surprising twist, Frankie Dettori's retirement plans have been put on hold as he seizes the opportunity to compete in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Despite initially planning to retire after the Breeders' Cup, the Italian showman couldn't resist the allure of the elusive Melbourne Cup and the ...
In a bold move, Simon Miller reveals his 3YO star filly Amelia's Jewel will be racing in the new King Charles III Stakes during the Sydney spring carnival. With a staggering A$5 million at stake, Miller has chosen this prestigious event over a Melbourne race on the same day. Perth trainer Simon Miller is in awe of the "insane" prizemoney on offer in Sydney, including the inaugural A$5 King ...
With the owner's first three runners on British soil, including Gregory, the Queen's Vase victor, and Courage Mon Ami, who won the Gold Cup, the centerpiece contest at Royal Ascot, Wathnan Racing has made a stunning debut in the British scene. The Wathnan silks were also seen on Isaac Shelby, who finished second in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains and fourth in the St James's Palace Stakes. ...
The Godolphin stable's much-loved figure and popular choice, Kementari, has retired from racing and will now take on the role of the newest ambassador for the Godolphin Lifetime Care program. Godolphin has placed an exceptional group of racehorses including Hartnell, Osborne Bulls, Hauraki, It's Somewhat, Avilius, Best of Days, and Trekking to showcase the adaptability of thoroughbred breed in ...
Due to a dirty scope, Classic-winner Mawj will continue to be out of action for the time being, after missing her planned encounter with Tahiyra in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot last week. After winning the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, the 3YO trained by Saeed bin Suroor defeated Tahirya, but Dermot Weld's horse emerged victorious in the Irish equivalent at the Curragh. The 3YO daughter of ...
On Sunday, The Everest, Sydney's premier racing event, increased its prize money to A$20 million, making it the second-richest horse race in the world after the Saudi Cup. Additionally, the Royal Randwick event in October will feature a new A$5 million King Charles III Stakes, which was approved by the British monarch. "The King Charles III Stakes creates a new level of excitement for the Sydney ...
Following Racing NSW's announcement of a suite of prizemoney increases and new feature races, many leading trainers in Australasia have their sights set on the A$35 million Everest Day prize pool and the Spring Carnival. First among those aspirants are Bjorn Baker and Adrian Bott with the former hoping to secure a spot for his leading sprinter Overpass in the TAB Everest, which boasts a prize ...
Three-year-old Buenos Noches is back in work at Smith’s Warwick Farm stable and scheduled to trial early next month with a A$20 million ambition this season that starts with a display of worthiness to secure an Everest invitation. Although the 2022 Poseidon Stakes’ winner couldn’t get his ducks lined up as planned in autumn, the Group One-winning trainer hopes to have Buenos Noches up and ...
After his last ride in the Golden Gates Handicap at Royal Ascot, Frankie Dettori received a custom-made number cloth and a Moet Nebuchadnezzar. With four more wins this year, including his ninth Gold Cup on Courage Mon Ami, Frankie Dettori's total number of victories at Royal Ascot has reached 81 since his first win in 1990. Dettori's Royal Ascot Farewell After his final ride, Dettori said, “I ...
The Coolmore partnership, which includes Sue Magnier, Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith, Peter Brant, and Georg von Opel's Westerberg operation, won the leading owner title at Royal Ascot for the fourth time. They had an outstanding week, with four winners. All four winners at Royal Ascot were trained by Aidan O'Brien, with River Tiber and Paddington claiming victory on the first day in the Coventry ...
Starting his Royal Ascot in style, Neil Callan finished in a similar fashion by leading Burdett Road to a sweeping triumph in the 10-furlong Golden Gates Handicap. After winning the Queen Anne Stakes with Triple Time on Tuesday and riding at Newmarket the following day, Callan came back to Royal Ascot and secured another victory on Burdett Road in the second-to-last race of the meeting. Burdett ...
