Magic Wand has given trainer Aidan O’Brien a sixth win in the Cheshire Oaks at Chester, a recognised trial for the main event at Epsom. One of three contenders for O’Brien, Magic came into the race a maiden after to starts but benefited from a pace-setting ride in the hands… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night where the feature race is the Sauterenes Cup, a Class Three event over the 1650m. BONUS #1: Claim $600 in BONUS BETS* at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: Claim $500 in BONUS BETS* at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3:… Read More »
Enable has suffered a setback in training but is expected to be able to defend the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Trained by John Gosden, Enable won six of her seven starts in 2017 including five consecutive Group One races. She has not been seen since she won the Arc… Read More »
It is almost half a century since the great Nijinksy became the last horse to win the English triple crown. That horse was trained by Vincent O’Brien and was sent from the Ballydoyle stable in County Tipperary and O’Brien’s namesake Aidan O’Brien may well attempt to emulate that feat with… Read More »
Aidan O’Brien says he has learned from Mendelssohn’s Kentucky Derby experience and will be better prepared next time he takes a horse to Churchill Downs. The UAE Derby winner was attempting to become the first European horse to win the Classic on Saturday but torrential rain turned the dirt surface… Read More »
The Richard Hannon-trained Billesdon Brook has created history with a 66-1 victory in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. The filly could only manage fourth place in her first run of the season but on quicker ground she left that form way behind her. Giving jockey Sean Levey his first Classic… Read More »
Trainer Bob Baffert has smashed a 136-year hoodoo with Justify splashing through the mud to win the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Not since Apollo in 1882 had a colt won the Run to the Roses without racing as a two-year-old. Baffert is now in a position to make another… Read More »
Setting records has become a habit for trainer Aidan O’Brien and Saxon Warrior has given him another with his win in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. It was a landmark victory on more than one front, giving O’Brien an unprecedented ninth win in the Classic and his 300th Group One… Read More »
Justify has won the Kentucky Derby to give trainer Bob Baffert his fifth win in the famous race and veteran jockey Mike Smith his second. Smith urged Justify out of the gates into a forward position with the race run on a muddy surface at Churchill Downs after rain all… Read More »
View the results and replay for the 2018 Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby was raced at Churchill Downs racecourse on 6/5/2018. Replay: Superstar – Justify wins the 144th Kentucky Derby! @ChurchillDowns #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/VYUcDFwtb4 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) May 5, 2018 Results: RESULTS SP Fixed QLD NSW VIC 1st 7…. Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin this Sunday where the feature race is the Group lll Queen Mother Memorial Cup (2000m), headlined by Derby placegetter Exultant. BONUS #1: Claim $600 in BONUS BETS* at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: Claim $500 in BONUS BETS* at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG… Read More »
A strong seven race card has been set down for Newmarket on Saturday where the feature race is one of the more time honoured in the world, the Group l 2000 Guineas (1600m). BONUS #1: Claim $600 in BONUS BETS* at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: Claim $500 in BONUS BETS*… Read More »
Monomoy Girl took charge near the far turn and the filly outduelled Wonder Gadot down the stretch to win the $US1 million Kentucky Oaks by half a length on Friday at Churchill Downs. The chestnut filly charged from the outside No. 14 post into contention and the lead and held… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won at Singapore on Friday night and while there are no feature races, the depth looks quite strong, especially later on in the program. BONUS #1: Claim $600 in BONUS BETS* at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: Claim $500 in BONUS BETS* at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG… Read More »
No horse from Europe has won the Kentucky Derby, but few have matched the globe-trotting credentials of Mendelssohn, the 5-1 second choice for America’s greatest race. Mendelssohn stepped on to Churchill Downs on Thursday morning (Friday AEST) after two days in quarantine to ensure that he and three stablemates trained… Read More »
Te Akau Racing is celebrating a Group Three win with Torcedor in the Sagarao Stakes at Ascot to fuel ambitions for the Gold Cup at the Royal meeting. Fifth in the 2017 Gold Cup and second to Order Of St George in the Irish St Leger, the Jessica Harrington-trained stayer… Read More »
An eight race card has been assembled for Sha Tin this Wednesday night, with all races to be conducted on the dirt track, which usually means value to be had. BONUS #1: Claim $600 in BONUS BETS* at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: Claim $500 in BONUS BETS* at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG… Read More »
View the final field for the 2018 Kentucky Derby. The Kentucky Derby will be run on Sunday 6th May at Churchill Downs racecourse. Time: 8:46AM (AEST) Distance: 2000m Local Time & Date: 6:46PM on Saturday, May 5th Have Your Say: Who do you think will win the Pioneer Sprint? – Comment below… Read More »
Kentucky Derby favourite Justify will jump from barrier seven of 20 in the 144th Run for the Roses, the first jewel in American thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. Unbeaten in three starts, the Bob Baffert-trained Justify is at 3-1 for the famous race at Churchill Downs on Saturday (Sunday AEST). He… Read More »
Cracksman has made a brilliant return to win the Group One Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp. Having his first start since taking out the Champion Stakes in October, Cracksman blew the opposition away in the final furlong (200m) with a devastating turn of foot. Frankie Dettori had the John Gosden-trained Frankel… Read More »
