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O'Brien's Derby Hero Set for York Showdown The stage is set for a thrilling renewal of the Gr.1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Wednesday, with Aidan O'Brien's Epsom Derby hero City of Troy facing perhaps the sternest test of his career to date. The Justify colt, once hailed as "our Frankel" by connections, is looking to cement his place among the greats in this prestigious 1m2½f ...
Balding's Charge Impresses in Stonehenge Stakes New Century, the promising Qatar Racing-owned colt, is being eyed for a potential Breeders' Cup tilt following his impressive Listed success at Salisbury last week. The Andrew Balding-trained youngster, a son of Group One winner Kameko, led from pillar to post in the three-runner Gr.3 Stonehenge Stakes, cementing his status as a smart prospect for ...
Burke Bolstering Yard with High-Profile Additions Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum's recent decision to remove ten horses from Roger Varian's Newmarket yard is seeing swift developments, with several high-profile runners finding new homes across the racing landscape. Leading the charge is the smart Aimeric, now residing at Karl Burke's North Yorkshire base. The 108-rated gelding could make his ...
Ballydoyle Brigade Leads the Charge Aidan O'Brien is flexing his muscles ahead of the Gr.1 Betfred St Leger, with the Ballydoyle maestro responsible for more than half of the field following Tuesday's acceptance stage. The Irish trainer, who claimed last year's final British Classic with Continuous, has nine potential runners among the 15 entries remaining for the Doncaster showpiece. ...
WA Sensation Secures Slot For $20 Million Sprint Showdown The 2024 Gr.1 The Everest may be five months away, but the first major contender has already emerged in the form of exciting Western Australian juvenile Bustling. Perth Prodigy The son of Frosted has been snapped up by prominent owners Max Whitby and Neil Werrett, securing a coveted slot in the $20 million sprint. Bustling joins the ...
Global Powerhouses And Emerging Forces Converge On Deauville The European yearling sales season kicks off with Arqana's prestigious August Sale on August 16, with a star-studded cast of buyers descending on Deauville. Big Hitters Primed Established juggernauts Coolmore, Godolphin, Juddmonte, and Shadwell were all busy inspecting lots on August 15. However, emerging forces could add spice to ...
Industry Reacts As Auction-Bound Youngsters Hit 51% Milestone The North American Thoroughbred breeding industry has reached a significant milestone, with the majority of foals now destined for the sales ring. Official figures reveal that 51% of U.S. foals and 52% of Canadian foals born in 2021 were offered at auction at least once. Bill Farish of Lane's End expressed surprise at the timing: "I ...
Derby Hero Aims To Emulate Greats In York Showpiece Aidan O'Brien's star colt City Of Troy is set to face a formidable field in Wednesday's Gr.1 Juddmonte International, the opening day highlight of York's prestigious Ebor festival. Derby Double Bid The Epsom hero, who bounced back from his 2,000 Guineas flop with a brilliant Derby triumph followed by Coral-Eclipse success, aims to join an elite ...
Weather Key For Sprint Cup Hero's York Bid Ed Bethell is keeping a keen eye on the forecast as he prepares stable star Regional for a tilt at the Gr.1 Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes at York's Ebor festival next week. Ascot Form On The Line The six-year-old sprinter is set to renew rivalries with Royal Ascot conqueror Asfoora, trained by Henry Dwyer, and the precocious Big Evs from ...
Meehan Ace Aims To Build On Royal Ascot Triumph Brian Meehan is eagerly anticipating a clash of the titans as his Royal Ascot hero Jayarebe prepares to lock horns with Economics in Thursday's Gr.2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano at Deauville. Ascot Afterglow Jayarebe enters the fray on the back of a gutsy victory in the Gr.3 Three Hampton Court Stakes at the Royal meeting in June, where he fended off ...
Burke Ace Carries Royal Hopes In Deauville Group One Shareholder is set to spearhead Wathnan Racing's assault on Sunday's Gr.1 Sumbe Prix Morny at Deauville, as the Qatari royal operation looks to build on their impressive Royal Ascot success. Royal Connections Wathnan Racing, established in 2022, is owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The operation has quickly become a ...
Varian Star Books Breeders' Cup Ticket With Deauville Demolition Charyn cemented his status as Europe's premier miler with a scintillating display in the Gr.1 Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville on August 11, adding to his Royal Ascot triumph and earning a coveted spot in the US$2 million Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Mile at Del Mar on November 2. Deauville Delight The Irish-bred grey, trained by Roger ...
