At a recent Government of Japan Conferment Ceremony the IFHA Chair Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges was awarded âThe Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon.â Hosted by Ambassador Okada Kenichi the Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong on 2 July 2024, Mr Engelbrecht-Bresges is only the second non-Japanese… Read More »
Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr’s exciting acquisition, Kitty Rose, is set to race in the Listed Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (1600m) at Newmarket on Friday morning. After facing 29 rivals at Royal Ascot, she’ll now contend with just five opponents. Spring targets include the Golden Eagle and Empire Rose… Read More »
âFor the first time our most prestigious races including the Crown Princeâs Cup and the Kingâs Cup, will fall within the Bahrain Turf Series calendar, coupled with the new floodlights.â In fact, HH Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club said… Read More »
Trainer Henry Dwyer has hinted that Asfoora may return to Royal Ascot, citing a lack of suitable races in Australia. Connections plan to race Asfoora well into her six-year-old season, with potential runs in France on Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day and the US Breeders’ Cup in 2024. A… Read More »
As France-Galop says âitâs the pinnacle of international horseracing as some of the worldâs most talented thoroughbreds will run in the Qatar Prix de lâArc de Triomphe. âReputed to be the worldâs greatest horse race that has thrilled the racing world for over a century, it will again feature exceptional… Read More »
Dubai Honour, the globe-trotting gelding who conquered Sydney last year, added a European Group 1 to his CV late on Sunday night, Australian time. The William Haggas-trained galloper won beyond 10 furlongs for the first time when too strong for his rivals in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Monday, with good depth across the program. Race One: 7 Dragon Air Force Race Two: 9 Jazz Club Race Three: 2 Gangnam Star Race Four: 3 Ka Ying Victory Race Five: 6 Harold Win Race Six: 7 Superb Boy… Read More »
Itâs the fourth edition of the Longines Worldâs Best Racehorse Rankings for 2024, and itâs the Betfred Derby winner City of Troy whoâs earned a co-second 123 Ranking. Now joining the Dubai Sheem Classic winner Rebelâs Romance on 123, who has since won the Hong Kong Champions and Charter Cup,… Read More »
Nine races will be run and won at Happy Valley this Wednesday night, with good depth across the program. Race One: 8 Arthur’s Kingdom Race Two: 1 The Perfect Match Race Three: 1 Comet Splendido Race Four: 2 Lean Master Race Five: 1 I Can Race Six: 3 Scotch Tycoon… Read More »
Japanese sensation Blow The Horn clinched a coveted spot in the Cox Plate after an impressive win in the Grade 1 Takarazuka Kinen at Kyoto on Sunday. Winning the Takarazuka Kinen grants the victor a ballot exempt invitation to the prestigious Cox Plate, should the connections choose to pursue it…. Read More »
Galaxy Patch showcased his remarkable turn of foot once again at Sha Tin on Sunday, June 23, clinching a dominant victory in the HK$4.2 million G3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m) for trainer Pierre Ng. Ridden by Vincent Ho, Galaxy Patch surged from near-last to first in the home straight, completing… Read More »
Australian racing fans are now unlikely to see Cascadian’s younger brother Isle Of Jura in Melbourne this spring, thanks to his brilliant win in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot in the early hours of Sunday morning, Australian time. Trainer George Scott had previously said the gelding was prepared for a… Read More »
Eleven races will be run and won at Sha Tin on Sunday, where it is Premier Day, with the Cup and Plate the features. Race One: 1 Beauty Missile Race Two: 2 Apache Pass Race Three: 2 G Liner Race Four: 6 Joy Of Spring Race Five: 4 Steps Ahead… Read More »
Royal Ascot for 2024 concludes on Saturday night, headlined by the Jubilee Stakes (1207m). Watch đș – Watch the Royal Ascot races live at swiftbet Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes đ: View the Field and Odds for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
With the 104th Westminster Czech Derby being Central Europeâs principal racing event, itâs the filly Fine Anyway who won the 107th Grand June Prix, thatâs the true Czech Derby Trial. The Grand June Prix for 3yoâs was Fine Anywayâs second season success, and she returns to Pragueâs Velka Chuchle Racecourse… Read More »
Rachel King nearly gained the perfect wedding present on Day 4 at Royal Ascot when Strutting was passed close to home in the Sandringham Stakes, which was run in the early hours of Saturday morning, Australian time. The English-born jockey has become something of a star in Australia since moving permanently Down… Read More »
Porta Fortuna is a filly that hasnât shirked a challenge in her short career. Already a Group 1 winner courtesy of her win in last yearâs Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket, sheâd won at Royal Ascot last year and had been placed in a Breeders Cup Fillies Juvenile Turf and… Read More »
When Kyprios won his Ascot Gold Cup two years ago the world seemed his oyster and the possibility of multiple wins in Europeâs premier staying event looked very real. But nature intervened when a joint injury became infected with life-threatening consequences and he was forced to miss last yearâs race…. Read More »
Royal Ascot 2024 continues this Friday night Australian time, headlined by the Group l Coronation Stakes (1603m). Watch đș – Watch the Royal Ascot races live at swiftbet Commonwealth Cup đ: View the Field and Odds for the Commonwealth Cup Coronation Stakes đ: View the Field and Odds for the… Read More »
Aidan OâBrienâs Derby winner Auguste Rodin had developed a reputation as a bit of an in and out performer. He took a major step towards eradicating that notion and achieving the sort of recognition his talent deserved as he took his Group 1 win count to 6 when winning the… Read More »
