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International Challengers Line Up For Rich December Meeting Without A Fight, fresh from his remarkable Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double, headlines a strong Australian contingent targeting glory at the 2024 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 8. Previous Winners Seeking Repeat Success The meeting's flagship race, the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup, could see local hero Romantic ...
Ellison Raider Gains Crucial Penalty Boost EUROPEAN FORM Onesmoothoperator, trained by Brian Ellison, has been handed a 1kg penalty for the US$8m Gr.1 Melbourne Cup following his commanding victory in the Gr.3 Geelong Cup, pushing him up to 22nd in the Order of Entry. WEIGHT ASSESSMENT Racing Victoria's head of handicapping, David Hegan, confirmed the British challenger will now carry 51kg at ...
Gelding Operation Proves Masterstroke As Former Irish Raider Dominates Australian Group One Ocean Park (2012), So You Think (2010) and Northerly (2001) feature among the illustrious honour roll of this prestigious race, with all three going on to claim Cox Plate victories in the same season. Masterful Moreira Strikes Buckaroo delivered a commanding performance to claim the Gr.1 Underwood Stakes ...
Half-Sister To Grade One Winner Fetches US$500,000 At Kentucky Auction The daughter of Curlin out of multiple graded stakes-producing mare Achalaya topped Day Three of the Fasig-Tipton October Yearlings Sale when selling to Gary Barber for US$500,000. The filly, consigned by Taylor Made Sales Agency, will be trained by Mark Casse. Proven Bloodlines Attract Buyers The New York-bred yearling, a ...
Showcasing Colt Leads Stellar Part Two Opening At €170,000 Track record: Notable previous graduates include Multiple Group One winner Romanised and Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Lily's Candle Doyle Strikes Early For Quality Prospect Ross Doyle made his presence felt early in the session, securing a standout Showcasing colt from Haras du Mont Dit Mont for €170,000 (US$183,285) during the opening ...
French Veteran Eyeing Bright Start With Progressive Squad Eric Lemartinel, the seasoned French conditioner operating from Al Ain since 2021, is mapping out an ambitious campaign for his string ahead of the UAE season. Having established his presence in the Emirates since 2006, Lemartinel's operation has been bustling with activity since August. Leading the charge is progressive 3YO Manaar, who ...
Top-Class Racing Continues At Sydney's Premier Track With Fillies Making Their Presence Felt Royal Randwick's premier autumn meeting is continuing to showcase world-class racing this Saturday with the Gr.1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m), worth US$1.3 million, headlining a stellar card. The meeting, following last week's record-breaking TAB Everest crowd, features ten high-quality races including ...
French Star Eyes Asian Riches After Ascot Heroics Facteur Cheval is being lined up for a potential tilt at the Gr.1 Hong Kong Cup following his sterling second to Charyn in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot. The 5YO, trained by Jerome Reynier, continues showing remarkable consistency at the highest level, adding another prestigious placing to his growing collection. Dubai Glory Marks Peak ...
Dual Group One Stars Mapping Future Paths In Breeding In a significant development for European breeding, two outstanding performers from the 2023 season are embarking on their next chapters, with King Of Steel heading to stud duties while Nashwa retires to the paddocks after illustrious racing careers. Champion Stakes Hero To Stand In Ireland The Classic-placed King Of Steel, who provided ...
Mullins Duo Looking To End Two-decade Quest For Southern Hemisphere's Richest Prize Willie Mullins' Melbourne Cup challengers Vauban and Absurde are thriving at Werribee as they gear up for Australia's most prestigious race on November 5. The Irish pair, fresh from their quarantine stint ending Sunday, are maintaining their base at the international centre ahead of the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) ...
International Raiders And Local Stars Vie For US$10m Prize At Rosehill Gardens Four-year-olds from across the globe are gathering at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney, for the world's second-richest turf race, the Golden Eagle (1500m), carrying a purse of US$10 million. The race, established in 2019, has previously been won by Kolding (2019), who went on to claim the All-Star Mile, Colette (2020), who ...
Japanese Stars Lead Strong Overseas Contingent The countdown to the US$10 million Golden Eagle at Rosehill Gardens has intensified with international challengers stepping up their preparations at Canterbury. The 1500m contest, restricted to four-year-olds, has drawn a formidable overseas contingent including Ascoli Piceno, Corazon Beat, Lazzat and Lake Forest. Rising Stars Display Impressive ...
