Four years after celebrating his first Kentucky Derby triumph, trainer Doug O’Neill is in prime position to toast another with favourite Nyquist. In 2012, Mario Gutierrez piloted the O’Neill-trained I’ll Have Another to Derby glory and the same jockey will be aboard on Saturday (Sunday AEST) when the unbeaten Nyquist… Read More »
Frankel’s full brother Proconsul has disappointed on debut running eighth at Chantilly. Proconsul didn’t show any of his big brothers ability weakening on the line. Proconsul is well beaten on debut at Chantilly! Further proof that Frankel was one in a million! 😉🏇 pic.twitter.com/TZIbwCgVUS — Timeform Live (@TimeformLive) May 6,… Read More »
Genetic tests on 2000 Guineas winner Galileo Gold have convinced his trainer not to set the colt for the Epsom Derby. Hugo Palmer said the tests showed the 2000 Guineas winner had less than a one per cent chance of running a strong 2400 metres and Galileo Gold would instead… Read More »
Another strong eight race card has been assembled for Happy Valley on Wednesday night, where the feature race is the St George’s Challenge Cup (1000m). BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400 BET with $1000… Read More »
In the absence of champion filly Songbird, Rachel’s Valentina is the early favourite to emulate her mother in the Kentucky Oaks. The unbeaten Songbird has been ruled out of Friday’s Classic because of a low-grade fever for which she is being treated. Rachel’s Valentina is a daughter of 2009 Horse… Read More »
A day after storms drenched Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby contenders Mor Spirit, Gun Runner and stablemate Creator have enjoyed solid footing in their final work-outs for racing’s marquee event. All three came through Monday’s gallops in good order as a result, with newly elected Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen… Read More »
Two ground staff at a race meeting in England have narrowly avoided a serious accident after mistaking the length of a race. Jockeys Oisin Murphy and Royston Ffrench took evasive action after seeing the two on the track at the top of the home straight. The pair mistakenly thought the… Read More »
Nyquist has stepped onto the track at Churchill Downs for the first time to begin his final preparations for the Kentucky Derby. The undefeated colt jogged once around the sloppy oval under exercise rider Jonny Garcia on Sunday (Monday AEST) accompanied by a pony. Trainer Doug O’Neill says Nyquist will… Read More »
Minding has led in an Aidan O’Brien-trained trifecta in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Her win on Sunday came 24 hours after the disappointment of stablemate Air Force Blue’s failure as the odds-on favourite in the 2000 Guineas for colts. Long admired by all those involved with her, including jockey… Read More »
Watch the replay of the Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin, won by Australia star sprinter Chautauqua. ICYMI | Different country. Same result.#CHAUTAUQUA blows them away at Sha Tin. #HKRacing https://t.co/Ya51gELCko — William Hill Aus (@WillHillAus) May 1, 2016
A cracking program has been assembled for Sha Tin on Sunday with the feature Group l races, the Champions Sprint (1200m) and the Champions Mile (1600m), highlighting the afternoon. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit… Read More »
A year after American Pharoah thrilled the sports world by winning horse racing’s first Triple Crown in 37 years, here comes Nyquist. The colt named for Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gustav Nyquist is looking like a worthy successor for a sport eager to retain the new fans it gained… Read More »
Galileo Gold has run out an emphatic winner of the 2000 Guineas for Frankie Dettori and Hugo Palmer at Newmarket. Prominent throughout, the Al Shaqab-owned colt streaked clear going into the dip and beat Massaat by 1-1/2 lengths. The odds-on favourite Air Force Blue was in trouble early and finished… Read More »
View the final field for Sunday’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize at Sha Tin racecourse. The race features Aussie sprinters Chautauqua and Buffering. [luxbetoffer] Horse No. Horse Wt. Jockey Draw Trainer 1 CHAUTAUQUA 126 T Berry 6 M Hawkes 2 AEROVELOCITY 126 Z Purton 14 P O’Sullivan 3 GOLD-FUN 126 O Peslier… Read More »
NZ star Xtravagant has opened as the odds on favourite for the 2016 Breeders Stakes at Te Rapa on Saturday with boom filly Let Me Roar at a double figure quote. Xtravagant has opened up $1.75 with @UBET, boom filly Let Me Roar is $10, she has drawn a bad… Read More »
Punters believe Galileo Gold is a serious challenger to the favourite in the first British Classic of the season. The Hugo Palmer-trained colt is one of 13 declared runners for Saturday’s race at Newmarket for which Air Force Blue is odds-on to give trainer Aidan O’Brien his eighth win. After… Read More »
Red Cadeaux’s younger brother Amazing Red has put himself in the Epsom Derby picture with a decisive victory at his second start. Like the popular Red Cadeaux, his Teofilo half-brother is trained by Ed Dunlop for Hong Kong businessman Ronald Arculli. He went to Wednesday’s 2000m-maiden at Pontefract as the… Read More »
Trainer Aidan O’Brien has admitted to some doubts regarding the stamina of the Air Force Blue ahead of the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. By far and away the clear form pick, he only met with defeat once in five races as a juvenile when second in the Coventry Stakes behind… Read More »
A strong eight race card has been assembled for Happy Valley on Wednesday night and while there are no feature races, the depth is once again very strong. BONUS #1: $501 FREE BET BONUS at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS #2: $500 FREE BET BONUS at Ladbrokes.com.au BIG BONUS #3: Deposit $400… Read More »
Kieren Fallon has announced his return to British racing after an absence of almost a year, riding a double at Ayr. The six-time British champion took time off in 2015, but is now fighting fit and enjoying his work again on both sides of the Irish Sea. He has settled… Read More »
