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Kyprios set a new course record and reaffirmed his status as Europe’s leading stayer with an emphatic victory in the Gr.1 Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, the highlight of day one at the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Ridden by Ryan Moore for trainer Aidan O’Brien, Kyprios followed up his recent success in the Gr.1 Gold Cup with a commanding six-length victory. He stopped the clock at 3m 21.53s and eclipsed ...
Audience and jockey Rab Havlin showcased their class as they defied a penalty to take top honours in the Gr.2 Lennox Stakes, run over seven furlongs during this year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival. The 5YO, trained by John and Thady Gosden for owner/breeder Cheveley Park Stud, tracked the pace set by Art Power into the straight before effortlessly pulling clear to win by four lengths. Kinross, a ...
Aomori City emphatically clinched the G2 HKJC World Pool Vintage Stakes, marking a notable success for trainer Charlie Appleby, who celebrated his second victory in this event following the triumph of Pinatubo in 2019. Jockey William Buick executed a perfect tactical ride, settling Aomori City behind the leaders before making his move as the field approached the straight. Switching outside at ...
Take Heart, trained by Johnny Murtagh, showcased a determined performance to clinch victory in the opening race of this year’s Qatar Goodwood Festival, the Coral Chesterfield Cup Handicap. Ridden by Murtagh’s stable jockey Ben Coen, the four-year-old gelding positioned himself near the front of the 17-runner field as they turned into the home straight. His advantageous position proved crucial as ...
Jouncy secured a comfortable victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Maiden for two-year-olds, showing his class under the guidance of trainer Andrew Balding and jockey Oisin Murphy. Bred by Juddmonte, Jouncy is a progeny of Wootton Bassett and the mare Joyeuse, a half-sister to the legendary Frankel. After finishing a close second at Kempton Park in his previous outing, he delivered a strong ...
Tatterstall went gate to wire in the Coral Racing Club Handicap, making all the running and clinging on bravely for a narrow victory over five furlongs. Sticking his neck out near the line, beating Miss Attitude by a nose, with Rocking Ends two and a half lengths further back in third. Democracy Dilemma was withdrawn at the start, while Fair Wind refused to race. Tatterstall is trained by ...
A three-way tussle provided an exciting conclusion to the HKJC World Pool British EBF Fillies’ Handicap. Kitai emerged victorious in the six-furlong finale on day one of the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Kitai, trained by Mick Appleby and ridden by Jason Watson, finished strongly on the stands’ rails to deny Katey Kontent by a short head. Dance And Romance was a head further back in third. This ...
Charlie Johnston celebrated his first Qatar Goodwood Festival win as Arisaig made a decisive late charge to secure victory in the Ridgeview Fillies’ Handicap. Johnston took over the family’s Middleham yard last year and had previously shared a licence with his father, Mark, who has been leading trainer at the festival 13 times. Ridden by Jamie Spencer, the Arisaig won by a neck, defeating ...
The prestigious Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup is set for an exciting showdown as the Gosden stable prepares a formidable challenge against reigning Gold Cup champion Kyprios. John and Thady Gosden have strategically selected Sweet William and Gregory to lead their charge, both horses having previously tasted victory at Goodwood. Sweet William, coming off a solid third-place finish behind Kyprios at ...
Rebel’s Romance is set to continue his extraordinary 2024 campaign, aiming for his first UK Group One victory in the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on Saturday, July 27. The 6YO, unbeaten in five UK appearances including the 2022 Gr.3 Glorious Stakes, has achieved remarkable success internationally with wins in Dubai, Germany, North America, Qatar, and Hong Kong. Following his ...
The prestigious Qatar Goodwood Festival is set to captivate racing enthusiasts once again, with a stellar lineup of equine talent preparing to grace the Sussex Downs. Headlining the event are two remarkable performers: Kinross, the seasoned sprinter from Ralph Beckett's yard, aiming for a third triumph in the World Pool Lennox Stakes, and Kyprios, Aidan O'Brien's exceptional stayer, looking to ...
This Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes at Ascot features a top-tier international field of up to 11 runners. Highlights include French-trained Goliath, Royal Ascot winner Auguste Rodin, and global champion Rebel's Romance. The progressive filly Bluestocking adds intrigue, while contenders like Luxembourg and Sunway round out a competitive lineup. This prestigious race ...
