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Thanks to a perfectly executed hold-up ride from Jamie Spencer, Khaadem made history as the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes' owned by Fitri Hay. The 7YO, who was pulled out of the King's Stand Stakes last year after sitting down in the stalls, was ridden patiently by Spencer and then caught up with the powerful Sacred with just two furlongs to go. Khaadem's Comeback Victory At Royal Ascot ...
Although Age Of Kings appeared to be Aidan O'Brien's second choice based on jockey bookings, the entire demonstrated his true potential in the Gr.3 Jersey Stakes. Despite finishing poorly in the Irish 2,000 Guineas a month prior and being considered Aidan O'Brien's second choice based on jockey bookings, Age Of Kings proved his worth in the Gr.3 Jersey Stakes with a strong finish and a ...
The successful combination of Trainer Gavin Cromwell and jockey Gary Carroll at Royal Ascot continued with their second win as Snellen claimed the Listed Chesham Stakes, following Quick Suzy's victory in the 2021 Queen Mary Stakes. Golden Mind owned by Sheikh Rashid Dalmook Al Maktoum and trained by Richard Fahey finished third in dead heat with Oddyssey. Both fillies were unsteady towards the ...
Modern Games won his fifth Group One victory and his first in the UK by using his signature impressive burst of speed to claim the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury. Charlie Appleby's Eclipse Award-winning colt had already established himself as an exceptional performer on the global platform, having secured victories in the Poule d'Essai des Poulains, Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Woodbine Mile, and ...
On the last day of the 2023 carnival, Artorius and The Astrologist from the Australian sprinting team finished fourth and fifth in the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, demonstrating their recovery at Royal Ascot. In the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Stakes, Artorius and The Astrologist showed their prominence towards the end of the race, unlike Coolangatta and Cannonball who made little ...
Melbourne Racing Club has taken up the responsibility of co-hosting "Australia's greatest race day" with a powerful The Everest/King Charles III Stakes lineup at Royal Randwick. During a meeting in London, Racing NSW officials revealed that a A$5 million race named after King Charles III will take place in Sydney on The Everest day this year, replacing the Group One George Main Stakes. RNSW ...
Racing NSW has taken the lead in maintaining prizemoney levels by introducing new races, increasing stakes, and allocating a A$65 million provision for prizemoney in its 2022 annual report, while other jurisdictions struggle to do so. Additionally, Racing NSW has expanded its presence in the spring season with 27 feature races valued at A$1 million or more from August to December. Racing NSW ...
Owing to the fast ground at Ascot, Hukum skipped the Royal meeting in favour of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes. As the ground became firmer throughout the week, trainer Owen Burrows made the decision to pull Sandown's Brigadier Gerard champion out of the Hardwicke Stakes. Although last year's King George hero Pyledriver won the race, connections decided not to take the risk with ...
Contenders from Australia, Hong Kong, France, and Ireland have gathered for the first edition of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, now named after the deceased monarch and a part of the QIPCO British Champion Series, featuring a dazzling international field. Richard Gibson, a British national based in Hong Kong, has brought his top sprinter Wellington to compete in the race. Wellington has ...
Chesspiece, a promising young stayer, made progress by finishing third in the Gr.2 Queen's Vase on his first Pattern-race appearance at Royal Ascot. Stepping up in class and distance, Chesspiece, a Nathaniel colt trained by Simon and Ed Crisford, led the pack at the start of the race with jockey James Doyle. However, he soon settled behind the leading duo after the first quarter-mile. Gregory ...
The Gr.1 Commonwealth Cup will be tackled by emerging sprinters Mischief Magic and Noble Style, who aim to revive their impressive 2YO form. In 2022, Mischief Magic had a remarkable ascent in the racing world, winning three races consecutively, including a remarkable last-to-first triumph in the Gr.3 Sirenia Stakes. Following a fourth-place finish in the Gr.1 Middle Park Stakes, the colt by ...
The Gr.1 Gold Cup has seen a recent trend of 4YOs performing well, and the upcoming race on Thursday features three intriguing contenders. With the absence of top horses like Stradivarius and Kyprios, this year's Gold Cup is one of the most open in years, favouring young stayers. Since 2012, nine different horses have won the race, with most coming out of their Classic season, making Eldar ...
