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Saint Pair-Bred Colt Leads Opening Session At US$540,550 The opening session of the Arqana October Yearling Sale in Deauville witnessed a vibrant market, with Haras de Saint Pair's yearling by Kingman commanding US$540,550. Irish trainer Paddy Twomey, acting with agent Jason Kelly, secured the athletic colt who became the first yearling to break the half-million mark at this fixture since 2020. ...
Gulf Region Buyers Show Market Confidence The two-day Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearlings Sale is seeing robust trade with significant increases in both gross sales and average, setting a positive tone for the remainder of the week. A colt by Curlin topped the second session at US$550,000, pushing the aggregate beyond expectations. UAE And Regional Interest Remain Strong Among the notable ...
Gr.2 Prix Du Conseil Hero Gaining Momentum For Far East Challenge Goliath provided the perfect steppingstone to his Japanese adventure with a commanding performance in the Prix du Conseil de Paris at ParisLongchamp, seeing off British raider Hamish by a half-length under a confident Christophe Soumillon. Fresh Ownership, Familiar Success Making his first start since carrying the colours of new ...
Star Dirt Marathoner And European Classic Heroine Set For California Challenge The remarkable rise of Next continues as trainer Doug Cowans confirms his stable star will head to Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships, marking the trainer's first runner at the prestigious meeting. The 6YO gelding by Not This Time emerged from his Oct 16 five-furlong breeze in prime condition at Turfway ...
Williams' Tactical Masterclass From Wide Draw Bella Nipotina showcased her class and tenacity to land a pulsating renewal of the A$20 million TAB Everest (6f) at Randwick on Saturday, bravely repelling the late thrust of 2022 hero Giga Kick in a thrilling finish. The six-year-old daughter of Pride Of Dubai, sent off at 8-1, overcame a wide draw to grab racing's richest prize under a masterful ...
Last year's The Everest winner Think About It gave punters a scare when coming to grief in Saturday's Gr.3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) at Royal Randwick. The Joe Pride-trained gelding was travelling wide around the home turn when he stumbled badly, unseating jockey Jason Collett. A hush fell over the packed Randwick stands as the multiple Group One winner, who was first emergency for this year's The ...
Australian Jockey Set For Landmark Ride At Santa Anita Rachel King is set to make history as the first Australian-based jockey to compete at the prestigious Breeders' Cup. The talented rider will partner with Japanese contender Satono Carnaval in the Gr.1 Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita Park, California. King's remarkable journey began in the heart of British racing, where she honed her skills ...
Sprint Sensation Aims For Del Mar Glory Bradsell, the triple Group One-winning sprinter, is set to retire to stud after his final race at the Breeders' Cup. The 4YO son of Tasleet will stand at the National Stud in Newmarket for the 2025 breeding season, following a stellar career on the track. Royal Ascot Triumph To Nunthorpe Glory Bursting onto the scene with a nine-length victory at York in ...
Kameko Colt Carrying Qatar Racing Hopes At Del Mar Qatar Racing's New Century is primed for his upcoming Breeders' Cup assignment, with connections reporting the colt to be in fine fettle. The Andrew Balding-trained 2YO, a full brother to the record-breaking US$1,237,500 sale topper at Book 2 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale, is targeting glory in the Gr.1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at ...
Costa Connection Continues As Orman Eyes International Success Jimmy Orman, Queensland's leading jockey, is set to trade the Sunshine State for the sands of Dubai in a three-week riding odyssey. The gun rider will reunite with trainer Michael Costa for a series of high-profile meetings before capping off his journey with a well-earned Japanese holiday. Dubai Dominance Beckons Orman's return to ...
Gosden Gelding Seeking Back-To-Back Victories In Ascot Showpiece Trawlerman returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, seeking a repeat victory in the Gr.2 British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot on Saturday, 19 October. The John and Thady Gosden-trained gelding is hoping to emulate the likes of Further Flight and Buckskin, who both secured back-to-back wins in this prestigious contest. ...
Written Tycoon Filly Fetches Seven-Figure Sum In a historic moment for the Southern Hemisphere's two-year-old sales, the Inglis Ready2Race Sale at Riverside witnessed its first-ever million-dollar horse. The Written Tycoon filly out of Soriano (lot 166) commanded an eye-watering US$1 million, setting a new benchmark for the event. Yulong Secures Star Of The Show Yulong emerged victorious in a ...
