Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 1 My Intelligent Race Two: 12 New Power Race Three: 1 Beau Goose Race Four: 11 Valhalla Race Five: 1 Righteous Arion Race Six: 1 Escape Route Race Seven:… Read More »
Newmarket’s 1,000 Guineas saw several threads of trainer Roger Varian’s career intertwining in the victory of his filly Elmalka, who took the season’s second classic on only her third racecourse start. Varian had established his reputation during a ten-year stint with trainer Michael Jarvis. On Jarvis’s retirement Varian took over… Read More »
With trainer Aidan O’Brien being inducted into the British Racing Hall of Fame earlier in the afternoon the script appeared to be written for his unbeaten three-year-old City Of Troy as he lined up as odds-on favourite for the 2024 renewal of Newmarket’s 2,000 Guineas, the first classic of the… Read More »
Victorian trainer Peter Moody returns to Royal Ascot in memory of Black Caviar, now with Chain of Lightning for the same Queen Elizabeth II Stakes. “It is quite extraordinary that it was 12 years ago, and when I go out the back I can pat her four-year-old son and two-year-old… Read More »
“We feel he is on his way of becoming one of the all-time great stallions,” said Tom Magnier of Coolmore Australia with Justify not shuttling to Jerry’s Plains next season. In fact, Justify will be standing palmately at Ashford Stud in Kentucky, and will be mated to select mares to… Read More »
James Mcdonald once again proved the difference aboard the Danny Shum trained Romantic Warrior with the pair combining for their sixth Group One together with victory in Sunday’s Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m). Jumping from barrier 11/12, McDonald was able to get across and sit midfield, going in and out of cover aboard… Read More »
Seeking a record fourth win in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m), Golden Sixty was unable to reel in Zac Purton aboard Beauty Eternal, eventually fading to finish fourth in what could be his final career run. With the track downgraded to yielding after race one, Beauty Eternal ($12) made the most… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where it is Champions Day. Race One: 6 Reach Goal Race Two: 1 Stunning Peach Race Three: 1 Divano Race Four: 5 Geneva Race Five: 1 California Spangle Race Six: 11 Ka Ying Victory Race Seven: 1 Golden… Read More »
Already the highest prize money earner of all time, Golden Sixty is out to break his own record with a fourth win in Sunday’s Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin. The 11-time Group 1 winner and rising nine-year-old is warm favourite on Sunday but connections are apprehensive about the… Read More »
Zac Purton is under no illusions as to the task Massive Sovereign has in Sunday’s Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin as he attempts to thwart Romantic Warrior’s attempt to win the race three years running. “I think it’s the strongest race we have… the Japanese certainly have a couple… Read More »
Former Sydney premiership winning jockey Brenton Avdulla is loving life in Hong Kong as he approaches the end of his first full season and has no plans to leave. Avdulla has ridden 26 winners from 351 rides this season, striking at a healthy 13.5% including the Group 1 Queen’s Silver… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 1 Beauty Waves Race Two: 7 Loyal Ambition Race Three: 7 Sweet Diamond Race Four: 9 Lean Master Race Five: 9 Humble Star Race Six: 10 Can’t Go Wong… Read More »
“I am honoured to accept the role of Chief Executive of the Racing Integrity Board,” said Dr Eliot Forbes, “as Integrity is a critical enabler for the success of the racing industry.” “And I look forward to working with the Board and all stakeholders, to ensure that New Zealand’s integrity… Read More »
“Yeah, a big achievement for the Korea Racing Authority,” said Chip McGaughey of Keeneland on news that the Korea Cup and Korea Sprint are now in the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series. “Very glad they could get that done, as Blue Chipper won the Korea Sprint then ran third in the… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 1 King Invincible Race Two: 2 Master Of Luck Race Three: 10 Dan Attack Race Four: 1 Dragon Star Race Five: 3 Kaholo Angel Race Six: 12 My Intelligent… Read More »
What UK racing needed following last year’s Grand National, a race disrupted by Animal Aid protesters, was a 2024 renewal that rekindled the nation’s love affair with the historic event. It did not disappoint. 2024 Grand National – I Am Maximus pic.twitter.com/uiojcBqrfk — History of Horse Racing (@horsevault) April 13,… Read More »
Trainer Nicky Henderson endured a challenging Cheltenham Festival after going into the meeting with many of his stars withdrawn as the stable was under a cloud at the time. He understandably approached Aintree’s Grand National meeting with a feeling of trepidation but the victory of Sir Gino in Thursday’s Anniversary… Read More »
Aintree’s Grand National meeting got off to the sort of start the Jockey Club were hoping for on Thursday as good crowds through the gate witnessed top-class jumps racing with four Grade One races starting the meeting off in style. The spectre of animal rights protests had been lessened by… Read More »
Zac Purton celebrated a significant milestone at Happy Valley on Wednesday by securing his 1,700th win in Hong Kong, joining the elite ranks alongside Douglas Whyte. The Australian jockey, chasing his seventh championship, widened his lead in the current standings with a treble, bringing his seasonal tally to 91 victories…. Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 3 Colourful Baron Race Two: 8 Super Eagle Race Three: 3 Moments In Time Race Four: 1 Copartner Prance Race Five: 5 Devas Twelve Race Six: 6 Winning Heart… Read More »
