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This year's Royal Ascot promises a thrilling week with familiar faces like last year's Duke of Cambridge Stakes winner Rogue Millennium will attempt to defend their titles, while rising stars like Joseph O'Brien's 2YO Cowardofthecounty and Inspiral from the Gosden yard, will look to make their mark. The international challenge is strong with foreign horses like the French filly Ramatuelle and ...
Aidan O’Brien has set his sights on the Breeders’ Cup Classic for his Coral-Eclipse-bound Derby champion City Of Troy. Despite a disappointing performance as the favourite at the 2000 Guineas, the colt showed his potential with a remarkable win at Epsom. Being a descendant of American Triple Crown winner Justify, City Of Troy is thought to have equal prowess on dirt and turf, making him a strong ...
With several top trainers and jockeys gearing up to make their mark, the competition promises to be electric at the Royal Ascot. Christophe Soumillon, a world-class jockey, has been confirmed to ride both Big Rock and Blue Rose Cen at the prestigious event. Meanwhile, other trainers such as Donnacha O'Brien, Kevin Ryan, and Richard Hannon are also preparing their top contenders for the big day. ...
Royal Ascot promises thrilling competition as seasoned veterans and rising stars prepare to grace the prestigious event's stage. From comeback tales to seasoned contenders, the lineup is brimming with excitement. Trainers are preparing for Royal Ascot with Kinross, a veteran racehorse with a consistent record of group wins, and Ouzo's, who has risen to 106 in his handicap mark after three ...
Sales company Arqana has pledged a portion of their annual sales ring revenue to support Au-Dela des Pistes, France's organisation for the aftercare and retraining of racehorses. The company will donate 0.015 percent of proceeds from auctions conducted in Deauville and online, an amount that exceeded €31,000 in 2023. This initiative mirrors similar models in the United States and Australia. ...
Ambiente Friendly, Gr. 1 the Epsom Derby runner-up, is being targeted for the Gr.1 Irish Derby at the Curragh on June 30, as confirmed by owner Tim Gredley. Trained by James Fanshawe, the colt finished second to City Of Troy in the Derby and is now preparing to compete in another classic later this month. Meanwhile, the third-place finisher in the Epsom Derby, Los Angeles, is also expected to be ...
A Piece Of Heaven, a top contender for the Royal Ascot, will be making his debut for new connections in his upcoming race next week. Previously representing Barry Fitzgerald's yard, the 6YO has been acquired by Jack Cantillon of Syndicates Racing and will now be trained by Joseph O'Brien. The new owners have their sights set on the Copper Horse Handicap, which was won by Vauban last season, with ...
Hamad Al-Jehani is set to introduce some international flair at Royal Ascot with Epsom runner-up Beshtani, marking one of his initial entries at the prestigious meeting. A prominent trainer in Qatar, the 35-year-old secured victories in the Qatar Guineas with Lil’ Frank and the Qatar Derby with Jeff Koons for Wathnan Racing in December. Having transitioned to Newmarket, he now oversees a portion ...
Crimson Advocate is set to join John and Thady Gosden as she aims for back-to-back victories at Royal Ascot later this month. This talented daughter of Nyquist secured a thrilling win in the Queen Mary Stakes in 2023 under American handler George Weaver. Now, she is on track for the King Charles III Stakes, which will take place on the opening day of the Royal meeting. Despite a defeat by Ascot ...
With an impressive track record of 38 Royal Ascot victories, Saeed bin Suroor eagerly anticipates the marquee summer meeting. Recent triumphs with Real World at the 2021 Royal Hunt Cup and Dubai Future at the 2022 Wolferton Stakes demonstrate that the esteemed Godolphin trainer continues to excel on the global stage. Following a less fruitful Dubai season, Bin Suroor has made a strong return to ...
There are moments when horse racing can turn improbable dreams into reality. Trainer Danny Gargan, the son of a jockey who rode Pvt Smiles in the Gr.1 Belmont Stakes 1973, against Secretariat, grew up in th e racing industry. He worked for Nick Zito and started training regularly in 2013. A Dream Realized with an Unexpected Triumph After 11 years, Gargan finally experienced the thrill of success ...
Leopardstown CEO Tim Husbands suggests that greater collaboration between Irish, British, and French racetracks, along with closer ties with international bodies like the Japan Racing Association, could attract more global stars to Europe's top races. Husbands also recognises the challenges in attracting contenders from Asia due to lower prize money. Despite this, there is optimism that Yoshito ...
