Hong Kong racing continues this Saturday at Sha Tin with a bumper ten race card, highlighted by the Golden Jubilee Cup (1200m). BONUS BET #1: $501 BONUS BET at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS BET #2: $500 BONUS BET at Ladbrokes.com.au BONUS BET #3: Deposit $500 BET with $1150 at CrownBet.com.au … Read More »
Gailo Chop has confirmed he is on track for the Cox Plate with his win in the Group Three La Couple de Maisons-Laffitte. Trained by Antoine de Watrigant for Australia’s OTI Racing, Gailo Chop was a comprehensive winner over Al Waab and Ectot, making amends for his unplaced run in… Read More »
Luca Cumani says Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum’s decision to remove all his horses from his stable, including King George winner Postponed, is devastating. The Newmarket trainer has been enjoying a good season with the yellow and black silks including Connecticut’s recent win in the Bosphorus Cup in Turkey and… Read More »
Coral has expressed surprise at reports sponsorship of British races by bookmakers could be banned. The British Horseracing Authority is still waiting on news from the government regarding the formulation of a Racing Right, a way to help fund the sport to replace the current Levy system. Under current regulations,… Read More »
Hong Kong racing continues this Wednesday night at Happy Valley, with eight races to be run and won. The feature race is the Community Chest Cup (1650m). BONUS BET #1: $501 BONUS BET at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS BET #2: $500 BONUS BET at Ladbrokes.com.au BONUS BET #3: Deposit $500 BET… Read More »
Dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Treve has staged a performance in the Prix Vermeille which even by her exceptional standards will go into the record books as something spectacular. With owner Sheikh Joaan at Longchamp on Sunday to witness the mare’s Arc dress rehearsal, Treve treated the crowd… Read More »
Group One winning stayer Brown Panther has suffered a fatal injury in his defence of the Irish St Leger at the Curragh. Eighth in the 2013 Melbourne Cup, Brown Panther was also entered for this year’s race. All seemed to be going to plan as he sat in second tracking… Read More »
Stewards have had to decide the winners of Group One races on both sides of the Irish Sea with differing outcomes. Melbourne Cup entrant Bondi Beach was promoted to first in the St Leger at Doncaster after suffering interference from Simple Verse while Golden Horn survived an inquiry to retain… Read More »
Hong Kong racing continues this Sunday at Sha Tin with a bumper ten race card, highlighted by the Kwangtung Cup (1400m). BONUS BET #1: $501 BONUS BET at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS BET #2: $500 BONUS BET at Ladbrokes.com.au BONUS BET #3: Deposit $500 BET with $1150 at CrownBet.com.au Race… Read More »
Trainer Criquette Head-Maarek is not taking the opposition lightly but says Treve is ready to fire in the Prix Vermeille at Longchamp. The dual Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner has had a perfect season to date, winning twice at Saint-Cloud, including a comfortable defeat of the classy Flintshire last… Read More »
Dual Group One-winning stayer Tac De Boistron has been retired. The gelding was bought by Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock in 2012 with a view to the Melbourne Cup. He had two starts in Australia for trainer Mick Kent but failed to handle the firm tracks and was returned to Europe after… Read More »
Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley for the new racing season this Wednesday night, with eight races to be run and won. The interesting runner is new comer Stinger in the third event. He is a two time winner from New Zealand who looked sharp in a recent Sha… Read More »
Dual Arc winner Treve remains on course to make her return in the Prix Vermeille after coming through a morning gallop with flying colours. The mare won the Vermeille and the Arc during a brilliant campaign two years ago and although large parts of last season were not so smooth,… Read More »
Jack Hobbs has enhanced his position as Britain’s leading challenger for the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe with an effortless success at Kempton . Having cut an impressive figure in the parade ring, the Irish Derby winner showed no signs of rustiness on his first start since the Classic in… Read More »
The Hong Kong racing season kicks off this Sunday at Sha Tin with a bumper ten race card, highlighted by the HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m). BONUS BET #1: $501 BONUS BET at Sportsbet.com.au BONUS BET #2: $500 BONUS BET at Ladbrokes.com.au BONUS BET #3: Deposit $500 BET with… Read More »
Trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam had flagged a trip to Australia for a shot at the Emirates Stakes with Energia Davos following his last-gasp success in the Stella Artois Handicap at Ascot. The seven-year-old made a winning start to life under the Newmarket handler following his sale out of Marco Botti’s yard…. Read More »
Veteran English trainer Clive Brittain has announced he will retire at the end of the year. The 81-year-old said the time was right to call it a day. “Old age would probably be a hint, but I want to spend a few years looking after my wife,” Brittain told Press… Read More »
A few days of indecision are over and Triple Crown winner American Pharoah is back on schedule for the $US5 million ($A7.11 million) Breeders’ Cup Classic and a chance for a magical career-ending race. After a tough loss in the Travers Stakes at Saratoga last Saturday, American Pharoah’s owner Ahmed… Read More »
Popular French veteran Cirrus Des Aigles is on course to make his comeback from injury in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown. The nine-year-old has not been seen since finishing last of four behind Solow in the Prix d’Ispahan in May on ground that was faster than ideal. He had… Read More »
Britain’s most successful female jockey Hayley Turner says she is excited about the future after confirming her retirement from the saddle at the end of the season. The 32-year-old claimed a landmark success when she steered Dream Ahead to win the 2011 Group One July Cup and also won the… Read More »
