Latest Move Sees Australian Star Joining O'Brien Yard Storm Boy is heading to Ireland after Coolmore announced their talented Australian sprinter will be joining Aidan O'Brien's powerful Ballydoyle operation. The son of Triple Crown hero Justify looks set to target European racing's premier sprint contests in 2024. Impressive Juvenile Campaign Formerly trained by the dynamic partnership of Gai ...
Japanese Raiders Headline Million-Dollar International Challenge Under The Lights The US$1 million Bahrain International Trophy has evolved into a significant fixture on the international racing calendar since its inception, with previous winner Deirdre (2020) blazing a trail with multiple Group One successes across Europe and Asia. Last year's victor Spirit Dancer demonstrated the race's ...
Royal Meeting Winner Suffers Fatal Collapse Post-Race British raider Jayarebe succumbed to a suspected cardiac event following his gallant seventh-place finish in the US$4.5 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar, casting a shadow over proceedings that saw Rebel's Romance secure a historic double. Dramatic Scenes Unfold The Brian Meehan-trained colt, having crossed the line five and a half ...
Early Season Form Points To Successful Campaign Ahead Hamad Al Marar is making his presence felt early in the UAE season, striking first at Abu Dhabi with Suny Du Loup delivering a commanding performance in the conditions race, outpacing Ajrad Athbah, Joe Star, and Mujeeb. The success story continued at Sharjah where debutant AH Tahan, despite losing ground at the start, produced an eye-catching ...
Historic First Breeders' Cup Success For Up-And-Coming Trainer After securing a milestone Breeders' Cup victory at Del Mar, talented mare Soul of an Angel is being aimed at the US$20 million Saudi Cup in February, with her connections eyeing further international glory. Breakthrough Moment For Joseph Saffie Joseph Jr celebrated his first Breeders' Cup success when his charge captured the US$1 ...
Six High-Class Performers From Del Mar Showpiece Set For Auction Fasig-Tipton November Sale Headlines Moira, fresh from her spectacular victory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Del Mar, is headlining Monday's Fasig-Tipton November Sale as Hip 293. The 5YO daughter of Ghostzapper, trained by Kevin Attard, brings impressive credentials to the ring, having amassed earnings of ...
Top Honours Spread Across Two Prestigious Autumn Events Double Delight For Local Powerhouse The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's (QREC) autumn season launched in spectacular fashion at Al Shaqab's indoor arena, with Al Sraiya Stud emerging as the standout operation. The back-to-back events, held under the umbrella of the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations (ECAHO), demonstrated the ...
Champion Jockey Eyeing More Stateside Success With Stellar Book Having tasted Breeders' Cup success at Santa Anita last year, Tom Marquand is heading to Del Mar with another enviable book of rides as he bids to enhance his growing international reputation. The 26-year-old broke his duck at the world championships aboard Big Evs, who stormed to victory in the Juvenile Turf Sprint for trainer Mick ...
Cox Plate Heroine And Irish Challenger Withdrawn From US$5.8m Showpiece Two leading contenders for Australia's most prestigious race have been withdrawn, dealing a significant blow to the 164th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. Record-Breaking Mare Steps Aside Via Sistina, trained by Chris Waller, has been ruled out following her spectacular Cox Plate triumph where she shattered Winx's ...
International Challengers Face Stern Local Test Having undergone gelding surgery before his current campaign, Tom Kitten is being aimed at Saturday's Gr.1 Golden Eagle at Rosehill, with James Cummings expressing confidence in his charge's recent form credentials. International Raiders Add Spice The prestigious 1500m contest has drawn significant international interest, headlined by Japanese ...
Preakness Hero Takes Shorter Route At Santa Anita The popular grey colt Seize the Grey is being aimed at the Gr.1 Breeders’ Dirt Mile rather than the Classic, with connections opting for the shorter trip following his Pennsylvania Derby success. Trained by veteran handler D. Wayne Lukas, the 3YO will face his elders for the first time. Formidable Opposition Awaits Drawing post 6, the Preakness ...
Star Sprinters Seeking Success At Del Mar Trainer Mick Appleby is exuding confidence about Big Evs' chances of overcoming a challenging draw in his quest for consecutive Breeders' Cup victories at Del Mar this Saturday. The 4YO speedster, who captured the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Santa Anita last term, faces his career finale from stall 11. Speed Merchants Set For Epic Showdown ...