In a significant turn of events, The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) has announced a major change to the results of the inaugural Saudi Cup race held on 29 February 2020. Maximum Security, the original winner, has been disqualified, with the title now being awarded to Midnight Bisou. The Inquiry and Decision The JCSA's Stewards Committee conducted an inquiry on 22-23 May 2024, into charges ...
Mick Appleby is capping off a sensational 2024 Qatar Goodwood Festival by claiming his first top trainer award. The Oakham handler is recording an impressive four wins, a second, and two thirds from just seven runners across the meeting. Appleby's victories are including: • Big Evs in Friday's G2 King George Qatar Stakes • Kitai in Tuesday's HKJC World Pool British EBF Fillies' Handicap • Big ...
Al Aasy is proving age is just a number, securing a captivating victory in the G3 Coral Glorious Stakes at Goodwood. The seven-year-old, trained by William Haggas, is demonstrating both class and courage under a masterful ride from Jim Crowley. Crowley's Tactical Brilliance Despite facing only four rivals, Crowley is finding himself in a precarious position on the rail until the final furlong. ...
Term Of Endearment is living up to her name, delivering a heart-warming victory for trainer Henry de Bromhead and jockey Billy Lee in their Goodwood debuts. The five-year-old mare is powering to success in the G2 Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes, marking a significant milestone for her Irish connections. De Bromhead's Maiden Goodwood Runner Strikes Gold De Bromhead, primarily known for his National ...
Get It is living up to his name, blitzing his rivals with a pillar-to-post victory in the feature sprint handicap of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, the Coral Stewards' Cup. The George Baker-trained six-year-old, sent off at 40/1, is jumping sharply from stall 28 and never looking back under Pat Cosgrave. Thundering down the stands' rail, Get It is holding off Apollo One by half a length, with ...
Wathnan Racing is making waves on day four of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, kicking off their double with Haunted Dream in the Regent Seven Seas Cruises Bentinck Conditions Stakes. The victory is marking a significant milestone for Qatari trainer Hamad Al Jehani, securing his first winner at the prestigious meeting. James Doyle, Wathnan's retained jockey, is piloting the 18/5 shot to a ...
Big Evs, the Mick Appleby-trained speedster, is continuing his trainer's remarkable run at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, storming to victory in the Gr.2 King George Qatar Stakes. The entire, under the skilled guidance of Tom Marquand, is showcasing his trademark early pace and tenacity to edge out Australian mare Asfoora by a short head, with Believing finishing three-quarters of a length behind ...
Lead Artist, the John and Thady Gosden-trained colt, is taking centre stage at Goodwood, delivering a commanding performance to win the Group 3 Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes over a mile. The Juddmonte homebred son of Dubawi is showcasing his talent, leading from pillar to post in a field of nine runners. Kieran Shoemark, adopting a positive riding style, is dictating matters from the front. The ...
Opera Singer, trained by Aidan O'Brien, delivered a commanding performance to clinch the prestigious G1 Qatar Nassau Stakes, the highlight of day three at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The three-year-old filly, ridden by Ryan Moore, showcased her class and stamina over the 10-furlong distance, holding off strong challenges from See The Fire and G1 Prix de Diane winner Sparkling Plenty. The ...
Black Forza delivered a powerful late surge to claim the Gr.2 Markel Richmond Stakes at Goodwood, providing trainer Michael O'Callaghan with his second festival success and jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle with his first. The son of Complexity, was held up towards the rear for much of the six-furlong contest before unleashing a devastating turn of foot to collar 11-10 favourite The Strikin Viking ...
Ralph Beckett, the Hampshire-based trainer, celebrated a one-two finish in the Jaeger-LeCoultre Nursery Handicap at the Qatar Goodwood Festival, as Mr Chaplin stormed home late to snatch victory from his stablemate, Original Outlaw. The contest saw Original Outlaw, ridden by Hector Crouch, pull clear from his 15 rivals and appear set for victory. However, Mr Chaplin , who still had six horses to ...
Jan Brueghel maintained his perfect record with a gutsy victory in the Gr.3 John Pearce Racing Gordon Stakes at Goodwood, firmly establishing himself as a leading St Leger contender. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt, sent off the entire, showed both class and tenacity to repel the late challenges of Bellum Justum and Sayedaty Sadaty, scoring by a neck and almost four lengths respectively. Jockey ...