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Forever Young, the globe-trotting Japanese colt who narrowly missed out on victory in the Kentucky Derby, is charting a course towards the Breeders' Cup Classic. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi, known for his pioneering efforts in the Breeders' Cup, has chosen the Japan Dirt Classic as the prep race for the seasoned colt. "I want to showcase him to our Japanese fans," remarked Yahagi to Netkeiba. Despite ...
After wrapping up this year's horseracing season at the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) last month, preparations are underway for the upcoming season, led by His Excellency Issa bin Mohammed Al Mohannadi. Following QREC-sponsored races in Europe, efforts are scheduled to start next October, focusing on optimising the season's program. The QREC management, with support from the Racing ...
Under the esteemed patronage of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), the fourth round of the Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup 2024 will kick off on June 1 at the Equestrian Arena Le Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau, France. This marks ...
Sheikh Rashed bin Dalmook bin Juma Al Maktoum conveyed his heartfelt appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for reappointing him as Chairman of the Dubai Equestrian Club (DEC). In line with the recent royal Decision No. 25 of 2024, His Highness formed the new Board of Directors of the DEC, with Sheikh ...
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher showcased his mastery again on Saturday as Antiquarian delivered his fifth victory in the Gr.3 Peter Pan Stakes. The Antiquarian, marked his fourth career start. He began in January with a second-place finish in a one-mile maiden race at Gulfstream Park. Following a successful outing at Fair Grounds on a sloppy track, he ventured onto the Kentucky Derby trail ...
Mark Casse, a familiar face at Royal Ascot, may return for more glory after Bullet's impressive victory in the US$106,000 Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes. Casse, who trained Tepin to win the Queen Anne Stakes in 2016, now has another potential contender for the prestigious event. Bullet, a daughter of War Front, secured a spot in one of the six juvenile races at Royal Ascot with her ...
The upcoming Gr.1 Tokyo Yushun, also known as the Japanese Derby promises a showdown between two unbeaten runners, adding extra excitement to the prestigious event. Justin Milano, the victor of the first leg of the Japanese Triple Crown in the Gr.1 Satsuki Sho (G1), will face stiff competition from Sixpence, a promising colt trained by Sakae Kunieda for Carrot Club. Owned by Katsumi Yoshida of ...
As anticipation builds for the Preakness, Hall of Fame Trainer Bob Baffert's candidates for the 149th edition of the event, Muth and Imagination, showcased their final timed workouts on at Santa Anita Park, covering six furlongs in tandem in 1:11 4/5. The two colts impressed Baffert, who highlighted their synchronised efforts, emphasising their strong and steady progress leading up to the race. ...
Tuscan Gold will try to become the third Preakness winner for trainer Chad Brown. The 3YO son of Medaglia D'oro, was scratched from the Peter Pan Stakes at Aqueduct. Tyler Gaffalione will ride the Stonestreet homebred in the Preakness. Brown had said shortly after colt finished third in the Louisiana Derby behind Catching Freedom, that the Preakness was his initial plan. Over the weekend, when ...
Alyanaabi's connections are sticking to their guns and will give the colt another chance at the mile distance, following his respectable fifth-place finish in the 2000 Guineas. The son of Too Darn Hot, who won the Tattersalls Stakes and finished second to City Of Troy in the Dewhurst on the Rowley Mile at two, was sent off as a 11/1 chance in the Newmarket Classic under Jim Crowley. Alyanaabi ...
Mystik Dan, the thrilling Gr.1 Kentucky Derby winner, has debuted in the Longines World's Best Racehorse rankings with a rating of 120, tying him for sixth place with nine other horses. The son of Goldencents, trained by Kenny McPeek for Repole Stable and others, is now among the top-rated 3-year-old dirt horses in the world. The rankings, which cover 3YO and upwards that raced between January 1 ...
Amo Racing's King of Steel joins 20 entries for the Gr.1 Coronation Cup and 55 early entries for the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown. Among those entered at Sandown are Auguste Rodin, Lord North, Emily Upjohn, and City of Troy, but last year's Champion Stakes winner leads alongside the Eclipse sponsor, with Emily Upjohn and Auguste Rodin also in contention. Coral's Stevens remarked, "In what will be ...
