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Everest Hero Heading Star-studded Nominations For Randwick Feature The spring carnival is set to kick into high gear at Randwick on Saturday, with Giga Kick headlining a stellar list of nominations for the Gr.1 Concorde Stakes. The Clayton Douglas-trained gelding, who famously claimed The Everest in 2022, is poised to make his eagerly anticipated return in the US$641,000 1000m sprint. Last seen ...
Maher Filly Steps Up To Gr.1 Level At The Valley Ciaron Maher is eagerly anticipating the return of a more mature Estriella as she embarks on a campaign that could culminate in The Everest at Moonee Valley this Saturday. The fleet-footed 4YO mare is set to make her seasonal debut in the US$490,000 Group One Moir Stakes. Estriella's preparation for the 1000-metre weight-for-age contest included ...
De Foy's Star Primed For Middle Eastern Riches Kevin Philippart De Foy is plotting a return to Dubai for his stable star Vafortino following a gutsy performance in York's Gr.2 City of York Stakes. The 6YO gelding, narrowly denied by Breege in the seven-furlong contest, is set to have one more European outing before jetting off to sunnier climes. York Thriller Sets Stage For Global Campaign ...
Emirates Racing Authority Chief Highlights Nation's Equine Success Story The remarkable ascent of UAE horseracing took centre stage at the recent 40th Asian Horse Racing Conference (ARC) in Sapporo, Japan. This prestigious gathering of equine experts and industry specialists provided the perfect platform for His Excellency Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, General Manager of the Emirates Racing ...
Classic Winner Set To Don New Colours In Matron Stakes Fallen Angel, the dual Group One-winning filly trained by Karl Burke, has been acquired by Wathnan Racing for an undisclosed sum. The 3YO daughter of Too Darn Hot, who captured both the Moyglare Stud Stakes at two and the Irish 1,000 Guineas this season, is now set to race in the distinctive old gold and peacock blue silks of her new owners. ...
Appleby Starlet Seeking To End Career On A High Big Evs is set to bid farewell to the turf in a blaze of glory, with trainer Mick Appleby confirming the Breeders' Cup as the final destination for his stable star. York Disappointment Fuels American Dream The son of Blue Point is looking to bounce back from a lacklustre showing in the Gr.1 Nunthorpe Stakes at York, where he finished eighth of 12 ...
Derby Hero Gearing Up For American Challenge City Of Troy is heading to Southwell for a pivotal racecourse gallop on September 20, ramping up preparations for his tilt at the Breeders' Cup Classic. The son of Justify, trained by Aidan O'Brien, has been in scintillating form this season, securing a hat-trick of Group One victories including the Derby, Eclipse, and most recently, a blistering ...
O'Donnell Rules Out Cesarewitch Tilt For York Hero Pat O'Donnell is plotting a return to hurdles for his stable star Extensio, with a long-term view towards Royal Ascot, following the gelding's memorable triumph at York's Ebor Festival. The 7YO, who captured a valuable staying handicap on the Knavesmire last week, is now being aimed at a winner's hurdle at Listowel next month, as connections ...
Stellar Performance in Star-Studded Heat Giga Kick is heating up for his eagerly anticipated return, scorching the Randwick turf in a talent-laden 900m trial on Friday. The dual Group One winner and 2022 The Everest champion, trained by Clayton Douglas, put in an eye-catching performance that has set tongues wagging ahead of his seasonal debut. Sitting fourth early, the son of Scissor Kick ...
O'Brien Colt Lowers Track Record In Juddmonte International City Of Troy is laying down a strong challenge for Cartier Horse of the Year honours after a scintillating performance in the Gr.1 Juddmonte International at York. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt, lowering the course record, made all under Ryan Moore to defeat fellow 3YO Calandagan by a length in a thrilling renewal of the Knavesmire ...
Bella Nipotina Sharpening Up for Spring Campaign Group One gun Bella Nipotina is looking sharp as a tack as she prepares to stake her claim for The Everest in next Saturday's Gr.3 US$650,000 Concorde Stakes (1000m) at Royal Randwick. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare caught the eye with a cracking tune-up at Warwick Farm on Tuesday, suggesting she's ready to hit the ground running this spring. ...
Gr.1 Ascot Showpiece In Sights After York Heroics The Qipco Champion Stakes is emerging as the likely next port of call for Calandagan following his gallant runner-up finish to a "true champion" in the Juddmonte International at York. Rising Star Of French Ranks The Francis-Henri Graffard-trained bay has been enjoying a stellar campaign, notching up a Group-race hat-trick that began with triumph ...
