Group Three Showdown Looms For Gelding's Return Michael Freedman is rolling the dice with Moravia, opting for a high-stakes return in Saturday's Gr.3 Concorde Stakes at Randwick. The 4YO gelding finds himself thrust into a field brimming with The Everest contenders, a far cry from the original benchmark race planned for his comeback. Plan B In Full Effect Scratching from last Saturday's Rosehill ...
Lynch's Duo Primed For Big Run In Gr.2 Contest The US$2 million Kentucky Turf Cup at Kentucky Downs on 7 September promises to be a thrilling affair, with a field of 11 long-distance turf runners vying for an automatic berth in the US$5 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar on 2 November. Trainer Brian Lynch is mounting a strong challenge with two runners, Highway Robber and Anglophile, ...
Breeders' Cup Berth Up For Grabs In Gr.2 Ainsworth As part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In, the victor will secure a coveted automatic berth in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint, set to take place at Del Mar on 2 November. The US$2 million contest has attracted a stellar field, with connections eyeing not only the substantial prize money but also the opportunity to ...
Southwell Spin Set To Sharpen Superstar's Stateside Credentials Aidan O'Brien is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for an elusive Breeders' Cup Classic victory, with City Of Troy set to take centre stage in his meticulous preparation plan. The Ballydoyle maestro is plotting a course to Del Mar on November 2, where he hopes the son of American Triple Crown hero Justify can finally break his ...
Irish Derby Hero To Join Stablemates In Group One Contest Los Angeles is poised to join his illustrious stablemates Auguste Rodin and Luxembourg in a mouthwatering clash for the Gr.1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes, the feature race on day one of Irish Champions Festival weekend at Leopardstown. Arc Ambitions For Los Angeles The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt has been in scintillating form this ...
New Packages Promise Enhanced Access To Meydan's Racing Spectacle Racing enthusiasts are set for a treat as Dubai Racing Club rolls out three exciting new membership options for the upcoming 2024-25 Dubai Racing Carnival. Kicking off on November 8, the season promises to bring punters closer to the heart-pounding action at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. Premium Access With DRC Membership Topping ...
Kingdom's Racing Ambitions Galloping Forward The sands of time are shifting in global horse racing, with Saudi Arabia poised to take centre stage as it prepares to host the 41st Asian Racing Conference in 2026. The announcement, made at the closing ceremony of the 2024 event in Sapporo, Japan, marks a significant milestone for the Kingdom's burgeoning racing industry. Rising From The Desert In a ...
Flemington Flyer Eyeing Group One Glory Nick Ryan's speedster Johnny Rocker is set to light up Moonee Valley in Saturday's Gr.1 Moir Stakes, with connections hoping the gelding can build on his impressive debut season for the stable. From Benchmark To Group One Contender When the former Brisbane galloper first entered Ryan's yard, the trainer was given a lofty brief. "The owners had a very high ...
Everest Hero Heading Star-studded Nominations For Randwick Feature The spring carnival is set to kick into high gear at Randwick on Saturday, with Giga Kick headlining a stellar list of nominations for the Gr.1 Concorde Stakes. The Clayton Douglas-trained gelding, who famously claimed The Everest in 2022, is poised to make his eagerly anticipated return in the US$641,000 1000m sprint. Last seen ...
Maher Filly Steps Up To Gr.1 Level At The Valley Ciaron Maher is eagerly anticipating the return of a more mature Estriella as she embarks on a campaign that could culminate in The Everest at Moonee Valley this Saturday. The fleet-footed 4YO mare is set to make her seasonal debut in the US$490,000 Group One Moir Stakes. Estriella's preparation for the 1000-metre weight-for-age contest included ...
De Foy's Star Primed For Middle Eastern Riches Kevin Philippart De Foy is plotting a return to Dubai for his stable star Vafortino following a gutsy performance in York's Gr.2 City of York Stakes. The 6YO gelding, narrowly denied by Breege in the seven-furlong contest, is set to have one more European outing before jetting off to sunnier climes. York Thriller Sets Stage For Global Campaign ...
Emirates Racing Authority Chief Highlights Nation's Equine Success Story The remarkable ascent of UAE horseracing took centre stage at the recent 40th Asian Horse Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan. This prestigious gathering of equine experts and industry specialists provided the perfect platform for His Excellency Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, General Manager of the Emirates Racing ...