Serengeti Empress has dispelled questions about her health and ability with a signature performance in the biggest race of her career. The filly led all the way to win the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (1800m) by 1-3/4 lengths over Liora on Friday (Saturday AEST) at Churchill Downs. The start featured… Read More »
Singapore once again hosts a Friday night meeting this weekend at Kranji racecourse with nine races for punters to sing their teeth into. View our tips and bets for tonights Singapore meeting. Race One: 2 Clarton Palace Race Two: 4 Lim’s Passion Race Three: 2 Lord Of Cloud Race Four:… Read More »
Bob Baffert is feeling the pressure now. The five-time Kentucky Derby winning-trainer finds himself with new favourite Game Winner after Omaha Beach was scratched with a breathing problem. “Oh, boy, here we go,” Baffert said. “I think everybody is trying to jinx me. It’s still a very wide-open race.” The… Read More »
Pre-post favourite Omaha Beach has been scratched from the Kentucky Derby because of a breathing problem. The Richard Mandella-trained colt, who was the 4-1 early favourite for the Derby on Saturday (Sunday AEST) galloped on Wednesday morning without any problem. That changed by late afternoon when Omaha Beach was found… Read More »
Irish jump jockey great Ruby Walsh has announced his retirement from the saddle after winning the Coral Punchestown Gold Cup on Kemboy. The 39-year-old decided to end his brilliant career in the saddle following a two-length victory aboard Willie Mullins’ charge in the Grade One event. Walsh was seen to… Read More »
Kentucky Derby favourite Omaha Beach has drawn barrier 12 of 20 for the famous Run To The Roses with second elect Game Winner in 16. Their respective trainers Richard Mandella and Bob Baffert were both relieved not to have drawn close to the rail which has traditionally been a stumbling… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night and while there are no feature races, the depth looks pretty good once again. Race One: 8 Gunnar Race Two: 9 Starlot Race Three: 4 Master Albert Race Four: 4 Happy Warrior Race Five: 4 Endearing Race… Read More »
The Lloyd Williams-owned Master Of Reality has caused an upset to win the Vintage Crop Stakes at Navan and set up a tilt at the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. Master Of Reality is trained by Joseph O’Brien who combined with Williams to win the 2017 Melbourne Cup with Rekindling…. Read More »
Retired Hong Kong champion jockey Douglas Whyte has been kept busy putting the finishing touches to his new trade since he hung up his saddle. The 13-time champion jockey begins the new racing season in Hong Kong as a trainer and has spent the past couple of months learning the… Read More »
Altior has claimed a record 19 jumps wins in succession with victory under Nico de Boinville in the Celebration Chase at Sandown on the final day of the National Hunt season. After watching the Patricia Pugh-owned gelding win the Grade One prize for the third time as the 1-6 favourite,… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Sunday, where most eyes will be on Santa Ana Lane, as he looks to continue his amazing 12 months of racing when contesting the Chairmans Sprint (1200m), where he is an odds on favourite. Race One: 11 My Winner… Read More »
Te Rapa headlines New Zealand’s racing on Saturday with the Travis Stakes headlining a quality card of racing. View our tips and bets for Saturday’s Te Rapa meeting in NZ. Race One: 3 Anarchy Race Two: 1 Rainbow Dash Race Three: 7 Operator Race Four: 2 Pinmedown Race Five: 14… Read More »
Singapore will host another Friday night meeting at Kranji racecourse in what looks to be another good betting meeting as we head into a big weekend of racing. View our Singapore tips and bets. Race One: 6 Paperback Trooper Race Two: 10 Howl Race Three: 12 Big Hearted Race Four:… Read More »
Cape Of Good Hope has boosted his chances in the Epsom Derby by winning the Listed Trial Stakes. Twice placed at Group level last season, the full-brother to multiple Group One winner Highland Reel, made a triumphant return with his win over a mile-and-a-quarter (2000m). After being settled near the… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night where the feature race is the Korea RA Trophy, a Class Three event over 1200m. Race One: 2 Great Son Race Two: 6 My Family Race Three: 6 Enjoyable Success Race Four: 11 Le Terroir Race Five:… Read More »
Champion trainer Willie Mullins has broken his Irish Grand National Steeplechase hoodoo as Burrows Saint led home a one-two-three for the stable at Fairyhouse. The well-backed 6-1 favourite was given a confident ride by Ruby Walsh to lift the first prize from Isleofhopendreams and Acapella Bourgeois. Mullins, who also landed… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Monday, where the feature race is the Hong Kong Lions Cup (1000m), headlined by the second career start of boom horse Voyage Warrior. Race One: 2 Great Treasure Race Two: 2 Majestic Endeavour Race Three: 5 Buddies Race Four:… Read More »
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah has produced his first North American winner with Maven successful at Aqueduct Racetrack in New York. The colt, trained by Wesley Ward, went to the post as the odds-on favourite for the 900m-maiden and led from the outset. His win on Friday (Saturday AEST) came… Read More »
Ten Sovereigns is the new favourite for the 2000 Guineas following the withdrawal of Too Darn Hot from the colts’ Classic at Newmarket. Too Darn Hot had headed the market throughout the winter for the Guineas on May 4 after going through his juvenile campaign unbeaten and being crowned champion… Read More »
As you wake this morning, startling and worldwide horse racing news has just broken in the U.S. A coalition of race track owners in the United States have released statement saying they will phase out Lasix from 2YO racing , and by the end of 2020 all Black Type races… Read More »
