Star sprinters Artorius and Cannonball, along with filly Coolangatta, are gearing up for their highly anticipated appearance at the prestigious Royal Ascot. The trio is scheduled to fly out to the United Kingdom on Wednesday night, with their trainers expressing confidence in their preparations. “He had a piece of work… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 4 Classic Arch Race Two: 7 Double Show Race Three: 4 Fearless Fire Race Four: 1 The Runner Race Five: 4 Sharpen Bright Race Six: 5 Cheong Fat Race… Read More »
Stephen Gray says he and his fellow trainers along with their owners have been left blindsided by the decision to shut down racing in 16 months’ time. The Singapore Turf Club announced on Monday that racing will cease in the country after 180 years in October 2024. The closure is Government led with the land on which… Read More »
It wasn’t the case for all who participated, but last week’s Flemington jumpout only heightened excitement around this month’s Royal Ascot meeting for those associated with Cannonball. The Peter and Paul Snowden-trained three-year-old proved he was on track for the Group 1 King’s Stand Stakes when first home of the… Read More »
Matt Hill, the renowned Australian sports broadcaster, is on the verge of realizing his lifelong dream as he prepares to call races at the prestigious Royal Ascot. He will be responsible for calling the first four races each day, covering the feature races and those featuring Australian contenders. “I’ve always… Read More »
Australian jockey Brenton Avdulla finally tasted success in Hong Kong, securing his maiden win in the region after 50 attempts. Avdulla steered Go Go Sixteen, trained by Manfred Man, to victory in the Class 4 Ma Liu Shui Handicap over 1600 meters at Sha Tin. Expressing his excitement, Avdulla admitted… Read More »
It is a sad day for racing in Singapore with an announcement imminent that the doors at Singapore Turf Club will be closed from October 2024. The Singapore Turf Club made an announcement on Monday afternoon that they will be returning the land that occupies the Kranji racecourse precinct back… Read More »
Supporters of the Derby at Epsom were prepared for major disruption following threats from animal rights group Animal Rising who had made a clear threat that they would endeavour to have the race stopped. That threat was nullified as the Epsom management team and the police deployed an effective containment… Read More »
Esteemed Australian jockey, Damian Lane, is gearing up for a shot at his sixth G1 victory in Japan this Sunday as he takes the reins of Serifos in the prestigious G1 Yasuda Kinen. Lane is hot on the heels of a triumph in last week’s Tokyo Yushun aboard Tastiera, marking… Read More »
Frankie Dettori was having a great final year…until day 1 of Epsom’s Derby meeting that is, when his year went from ‘great’ to ‘unbelievable’ as he won both Group 1 races on the card, the Oaks and the Coronation Cup. In the Coronation Cup Dettori was on board the John… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Singapore on Saturday, headlined by the Group lll Kranji Sprint (1200m). Race One: 9 See Yah Race Two: 2 Big Max Race Three: 3 Charminton Race Four: 3 Rich Fortune Race Five: 7 Prioritize Race Six: 7 Fast And Fearless Race Seven:… Read More »
The most iconic race on the UK calendar is the Epsom Derby and the 2023 edition highlights a fab eight race card at Epsom Downs this Saturday Race One: 2 Highland Avenue Race Two: 9 Passenger Race Three: 4 Prosperous Voyage Race Four: 2 Can To Can Race Five: 13… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 4 Charizard Race Two: 3 Gallant Hero Race Three: 2 Splendid Living Race Four: 1 Juneau Flash Race Five: 1 Savvy Delight Race Six: 4 Solar Partner Race Seven:… Read More »
Russian Emperor, guided by jockey Hugh Bowman, showcased his exceptional staying ability to win the HK$12 million G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin. In a thrilling showdown, Russian Emperor held off the favorite Romantic Warrior by a neck, securing his second victory in the prestigious… Read More »
Fresh from arriving in Hong Kong a day earlier, Michael Dee delivered the ideal start to his short riding stint in the Asian racing hub by riding a winner on debut. He was, in fact, narrowly denied a double at Happy Valley on Wednesday though Dee described his triumphant start as… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 Vincy Race Two: 8 Tronic Mighty Race Three: 12 Cordyceps One Race Four: 1 Awesome Treasure Race Five: 1 Happy For All Race Six: 6 Seasons Wit Race… Read More »
Renowned jockey Michael Dee is set to embark on his first racing stint in Hong Kong. This Wednesday evening at Happy Valley, Dee has three races on his agenda. Esteemed trainer David Hayes has shown swift confidence in Dee, delegating to him his three contenders in the nine-race event. Dee’s… Read More »
Te Akau Racing has announced an upcoming training partnership in New Zealand, as Sam Bergerson joins forces with renowned trainer Mark Walker from August 1. Bergerson, currently serving as Assistant Trainer, is highly regarded within the industry, coming from a family with a strong racing history. Te Akau Principal David… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 2 Jack Win Race Two: 1 Romantic Laos Race Three: 4 E Universe Race Four: 1 Holy Power Race Five: 2 G One Excellent Race Six: 1 Circuit Booming… Read More »
Charles Byrnes has expressed his disappointment with the decision of the stewards at Gowran Park on Wednesday to find him in breach of the rules regarding the run of Ellaat in the concluding contest on the card. Charles Byrnes was fined €6,000, rider Gearoid Brouder suspended for 21 days and the horse… Read More »
