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Clover's Speedster Aiming For Group One Glory Rogue Lightning is set to illuminate ParisLongchamp once again as he prepares for a second tilt at the Gr.1 Prix de l'Abbaye on Sunday. The 4YO gelding, now flying the colours of Wathnan Racing after a US$1.23 million purchase last season, is looking to improve on his fifth-place finish in the same prestigious sprint 12 months ago. Last year's Abbaye ...
Munz Secures ATC Slot For Reigning Champion Giga Kick is setting his sights on a historic second victory in The Everest, as connections aim to join the elite company of dual winners in Australia's richest race. The Clayton Douglas-trained 5YO has secured the Australian Turf Club's slot for the US$14 million (£11.4m) showpiece at Royal Randwick on October 19. Owner Jonathan Munz struck a deal ...
British Filly And French Colt Primed For Longchamp Classic Juddmonte pays hefty supplement for female challenger As the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe approaches, the racing world's attention is fixed on Longchamp, where a stellar field is assembling for the prestigious Gr.1 contest on Sunday. Among the top contenders, Bluestocking and Look De Vega are emerging as key players in what promises to be a ...
Nineteen Horses From Japan Booked For Del Mar Showpiece Japanese raiders are set to storm the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar on November 1-2, with a record-breaking 19 horses booked for the two-day extravaganza. The unprecedented influx of Japanese talent is poised to surpass last year's record of eight runners at Santa Anita Park. Classic Contenders Lead The Charge Leading the Japanese contingent are ...
Strong Trade Continues As Godolphin Secure €2 Million Frankel Colt The Goffs Orby Sale Book 1 and 2 saw robust international demand, with buyers from the Middle East making significant acquisitions across both days of the prestigious yearling auction. The sale, known for producing top-class performers, lived up to its reputation with fierce competition for well-bred lots. Day One Highlights ...
Star-Studded Fields Set To Clash In Sydney's Spring Racing Spectacle Royal Randwick is gearing up for a racing bonanza this Saturday, featuring a trio of prestigious Group One races and a pivotal lead-up to the US$13.4 million TAB Everest. The event, a cornerstone of the US$57 million Sydney Everest Carnival, coincides with the NRL Grand Final weekend, promising a thrilling fusion of racing and ...
Golden Slipper Heroine Targets Sprint Glory Lady Of Camelot, the brilliant Golden Slipper heroine, is set to take on the world's best sprinters in the US$14 million The Everest at Randwick on October 19. The 3YO filly, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, has secured her spot in the prestigious race after her owner, Sir Owen Glenn, reached an agreement with James Harron Bloodstock to lease ...
Italian Trainer Weighing Up Far East Option For Stable Star Marco Botti is mulling over the possibility of sending Giavellotto to compete in the Gr.1 Hong Kong Vase, leaving the door open for an exciting international campaign for his stable star. Once considered primarily a stayer, Giavellotto has proven his versatility this season by excelling over shorter distances. The 5YO showcased his ...
Japanese and Irish Hopes High for Arc Glory Joseph O'Brien's Al Riffa and Los Angeles trained for Coolmore by Ballydoyle’s master, Adian O’Brien, are expected to battle it out at Longchamp in this Sunday's Gr.1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Shin Emperor carries the weight of Japanese expectations in Europe's richest middle-distance contest. Take Takes Reins On Al Riffa Joseph O'Brien's Al ...
Cunha's Rising Star Set For Group One Test Prague is increasingly likely to be supplemented for the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes following his Group Two victory in the Joel Stakes at Newmarket on Friday. Bought out of Aidan O'Brien's yard for 10,000 guineas as an unraced 3YO last October, the son of Galileo has made huge strides this season. Progressing from a debut victory at Sandown to a dominant ...
O'Brien Quintet Leads Charge For Longchamp Glory Eighteen horses remain in contention for Sunday's Gr.1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, with all market leaders standing their ground at Monday's first forfeit stage. Aidan O'Brien is responsible for five of the remaining entries, spearheading a formidable challenge for the Longchamp showpiece. Ballydoyle Battalion O'Brien's contingent includes ...
Everest Winner Among 16 Nominations For Group Two Contest Randwick's blockbuster Saturday card features a tantalising prelude to the US$11.5 million Gr.1 TAB Everest, with 16 speedsters nominated for the US$575,000 Gr.2 Premiere Stakes over 1200m. Heading the stellar cast is last year's Everest hero, Giga Kick. The Clayton Douglas-trained 5YO is plotting a course back to the Everest summit after ...
