English trainer David ‘Dandy’ Nicholls, famous for his success with sprinters, has died at the age of 61. A former jockey, Nicholls trained winners of the Nunthorpe Stakes, July Cup, Prix de l’Abbaye and Haydock Sprint Cup, as well as all the major sprint handicaps such as the Ayr Gold… Read More »
Brametot has rallied late to snatch victory in the Prix du Jockey Club (French Derby) at Chantilly to give trainer Jean Claude-Rouget his third success in the race. After Brametot missed the start, his rider Cristian Demuro took his time and switched Brametot to the outside to deliver his challenge… Read More »
Jockey Padraig Beggy has resurrected his career in spectacular fashion, winning the Derby at Epsom less than two years after serving a ban for a drug charge in Australia. Beggy steered the Aidan O’Brien-trained outsider Wings Of Eagles to win the Classic on Saturday (Sunday AEST). Having contemplated hanging up… Read More »
The Epsom Derby provided a 1-2 for the all-conquering O’Brien stable but things didn’t turn out as predicted as 40/1 winner Wings Of Eagles stunned the large crowd by getting up in the final strides to foil better backed stable companion Cliffs Of Moher. Australian punters will be familiar with… Read More »
Ten races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where the feature race is the Group lll Lion Rock Trophy (1600m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE BET BONUS at CrownBet.com.au… Read More »
The Carnival at Epsom Downs continues on Saturday with cracking seven race card, highlighted by one of the famous races world wide, the Investec Derby. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE BET BONUS at… Read More »
Singapore will host a bumper eleven race card on Sunday, where the feature race is the Group l QEll Cup (1800m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE BET BONUS at CrownBet.com.au Race One:… Read More »
Jockey Frankie Dettori won his fourth Oaks and his first in 15 years when driving home Enable by four lengths from the hot favourite Rhodedendron today at Epsom. The day was full of drama, starting with the late arrival of Aidan O’Brien’s runners after a fuelling problem delayed the plane… Read More »
Thunder, lightning and driving rain have added to the drama as Enable upset odds-on favourite Rhododendron in the Oaks at Epsom. Frankie Dettori claimed his fourth win in the Classic when he steered the John Gosden-trained Enable to a five-length victory on Friday (Saturday AEST). Rhododendron was among a plane… Read More »
The iconic Carnival at Epsom Downs kicks off on Friday night Australian time with a seven race card, highlighted by two Group l events, the Coronation Cup and the Investec Oaks. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Singapore on Friday night and while there are no feature races, the depth does look pretty good, especially in the quaddie legs. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3:… Read More »
Apprentice Gina Mangan has been barred from riding rank outsider Diore Lia in the Epsom Derby and will be replaced by the more experienced junior Paddy Pilley. Have Your Say: Did the BHA make the right decision or not? – Leave a comment below. After originally saying Mangan was free… Read More »
Eight races will be run and won on the Sha Tin dirt on Wednesday night, with the seventh event being the feature race with some really good depth. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE… Read More »
Seven races will be run and won at Nottingham on Wednesday night Australian time, where it is Nottinghamshire Oaks Day. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE BET BONUS at CrownBet.com.au Race One: 1… Read More »
English racing fans were disappointed to hear that Michelle Payne is not going to ride in the Epsom Derby this Saturday, having been proposed some weeks ago as a potential jockey for rank outsider Diore Lia. In her absence an apprentice, Gina Mangan, who has yet to ride a winner… Read More »
Trainer Aidan O’Brien is expected to have six runners in the Epsom Derby as he attempts to win the Classic for a sixth time. Ryan Moore is likely to ride Cliffs Of Moher who is disputing favouritism with the Mark Johnston-trained Cracksman for Saturday’s race. O’Brien will also saddle Chester… Read More »
Winter has given champion trainer Aidan O’Brien a clean sweep of the English and Irish Guineas with her win at the Curragh. On Saturday the O’Brien-trained Churchill backed up his 2000 Guineas win at Newmarket with victory in the Irish equivalent and Winter mirrored the feat a day later when… Read More »
Deteriorating conditions could not stop Churchill adding the Irish 2000 Guineas at the Curragh to his Classic success at Newmarket. It was not completely plain sailing in the rain-softened ground, but his class shone through in the closing stages as the Aidan O’Brien-trained colt powered 2-1/2 lengths clear in the… Read More »
Group l racing will be seen at Chantilly on Sunday where it is the Prix D’Ispahan Stakes (1800m). But the key race for Australian viewers is the Vigier Stakes, a raced used successfully by Americain en route to the 2010 Melbourne Cup. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at… Read More »
Top class racing continues at the Curragh on Sunday night with a Group l double header highlighting the card, the Tatts Gold Cup and the 1000 Guineas. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: $150 FREE BET… Read More »
