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Meehan Ace Aims To Build On Royal Ascot Triumph Brian Meehan is eagerly anticipating a clash of the titans as his Royal Ascot hero Jayarebe prepares to lock horns with Economics in Thursday's Gr.2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano at Deauville. Ascot Afterglow Jayarebe enters the fray on the back of a gutsy victory in the Gr.3 Three Hampton Court Stakes at the Royal meeting in June, where he fended off ...
Burke Ace Carries Royal Hopes In Deauville Group One Shareholder is set to spearhead Wathnan Racing's assault on Sunday's Gr.1 Sumbe Prix Morny at Deauville, as the Qatari royal operation looks to build on their impressive Royal Ascot success. Royal Connections Wathnan Racing, established in 2022, is owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The operation has quickly become a ...
Varian Star Books Breeders' Cup Ticket With Deauville Demolition Charyn cemented his status as Europe's premier miler with a scintillating display in the Gr.1 Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on August 11, adding to his Royal Ascot triumph and earning a coveted spot in the US$2 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar on November 2. Deauville Delight The Irish-bred grey, trained by Roger ...
Dubai Turf Hero Targets Breeders' Cup Glory For Team Valor In a bold move that echoes some of their greatest triumphs, Team Valor International have announced plans to run Facteur Cheval in the US$7 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar on November 2. The Irish-bred gelding, a Group One winner on turf, will be making his dirt debut in one of the world's most prestigious races. From Dubai ...
Classic-winning Alliance Comes To An End As Horses Move To Graffard In a surprising turn of events, the long-standing partnership between legendary French trainer Jean-Claude Rouget and the Aga Khan has drawn to a close after nearly two decades of collaboration. Streamlining Operations The Aga Khan Studs announced on August 13 that all horses currently under Rouget's care will be relocated to ...
Lambourn Trainer Eyeing Group One Glory With Alflaila Owen Burrows is hoping his string's recent upturn in form will continue as he prepares to saddle Alflaila in the Gr.1 Juddmonte International at York on August 21. The Lambourn handler is set to take on some of the season's standout performers, including Epsom Derby hero City Of Troy and Royal Ascot victor Calandagan. Return To Form Burrows' ...
Arc Tilt On The Cards After Impressive German Group One Triumph Al Riffa put himself firmly in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe picture with a dominant display in the Gr.1 Grosser Preis von Berlin at Hoppegarten on Sunday, handing trainer Joseph O'Brien his first success in the prestigious German contest. Masterful McMonagle The four-year-old Wootton Bassett colt, co-owned by Khalifa Bin Ahmed ...
Appleby's Star Secures Fourth North American Grade One Nations Pride, the Godolphin homebred trained by Charlie Appleby, stormed to an impressive 1 3/4-length victory in the Gr.1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs on August 11. Under a confident ride by William Buick, the five-year-old son of Teofilo added another prestigious trophy to his growing collection of North American triumphs. ...
FMQ Racing's Star Returns to Winning Ways at Ellis Park Saudi Crown, the talented colt owned by FMQ Racing, made a triumphant return to the winner's circle after a four-month hiatus, dominating the US$150,000 R. A. "Cowboy" Jones Stakes at Ellis Park on August 11. Trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, the son of Always Dreaming showcased his class with a gate-to-wire victory, ...
Sheikh Joaan Celebrates as Five-Year-Old Overcomes Injury Setback In a display of resilience and class, Al Hakeem stormed to victory in the Gr.3 Prix Gontaut-Biron Hong Kong Jockey Club at Deauville, marking a triumphant return to form for the Jean-Claude Rouget-trained five-year-old. The win not only showcased Al Hakeem's recovery from a serious leg injury suffered in April 2023 but also ...
Goodwood Cup Hero Kyprios on Track for Autumn Campaign In a display of sheer dominance, Kyprios stormed to a four-length victory in the Goodwood Cup last week, reigniting discussions about his potential Arc de Triomphe bid. The Aidan O'Brien-trained six-year-old, hailed for his "very rare" stamina, is now setting his sights on the Irish St Leger at the Curragh next month. Kyprios's Goodwood ...
Italian Ace Thrives in American Adventure Frankie Dettori, the most recognisable face in European racing, has emphatically dismissed any notion of impending retirement. He continues to make waves across the pond, building on his illustrious career that includes remarkable success in the Middle East. "I should have done this ten years ago," the 53-year-old declared, reflecting on his move to the ...
