David Hall hopes Atullibigeal can complete an unconventional preparation for the HK$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on 19 March when the galloper uses the Class 2 Lung Kong Handicap (1400m) on Saturday (11 March) as a launching pad … Read more
Sometimes waiting for things makes them even sweeter and trainer Jerry O’Dwyer has certainly been patient when it comes to having a runner at the Dubai World Cup meeting. The Irish-born, US-based, handler flew to Dubai in 2020 to run … Read more
Race 1 Gargantuan [1] Billie Bronx [5] Agrimony [2] Shez Betty [4] Race 2 Sir Panama [7] Ok Gerry [10] Doubting Eye [2] Bona Fide Star [1] Race 3 Flyin’ For Us [3] Fourth Power [4] Auntie Jake’s Bar [1] … Read more
Race 1 Shock ‘Em Ova [4] Independent Road [3] Sparkle [2] Alverdun [1] Race 2 What You Need [6] Fasuto [7] Millane [2] Kaygeebee [3] Race 3 Revolutionary Miss [1] Shuffle Dancer [3] Wollombi [5] Razeta [6] Race 4 Dubenenko … Read more
Race 1 Brave Mead [4] Street God [9] Another Nephew [2] Orion The Hunter [7] Race 2 Jalpido [5] Clock Strikes [4] Standupandfight [6] Free Willed [9] Race 3 Sweetened [5] Unlimited Magic [8] Le Derriere [1] Gold Manuka [3] … Read more
Angel Bleu headlines a strong cast for the Listed Spreadex Sports Lady Wulfruna Stakes (2.40pm), the centrepiece of a valuable eight-race programme at Wolverhampton on Saturday, March 11. The seven-furlong contest is the first of two Fast-Track Qualifiers … Read more
Mercurial talents Super Sunny Sing and Beauty Eternal crown an intriguing band of 14 selected runners for the HK$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 19 March. Dominant winner of the HK$12 million Hong … Read more
Race 1: Sisterhood (11) Frosted Romance (6) Blue Chip Girl (4) Poiema (9) Race 2: Who Dares (6) Simeon (5) All Hell (2) Outta Compton (4) Race 3: La Zucca (2) Danaustar (1) New York Hurricane (5) Contanti (3) Race … Read more
Wellington’s bid for a fifth Group 1 success is firmly on course after his effortless barrier trial at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 7 March) under Alexis Badel for trainer Richard Gibson. Gearing up to retain his title in the … Read more
Following a smart victory last month, Astrologer will step back in distance as he looks for consecutive wins in the Class 2 Wong Nai Chung Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (8 March) under Alexis Badel for trainer Pierre Ng. … Read more
Race 1 Skywriter [6] Mister Jonno [3] Irish Crickets [2] Parabellum [5] Race 2 He’s On Form [5] Prince Ziggy [2] Noonday Gun [1] The Midnight Shift [6] Race 3 Ebony King [1] Tapa Capall [5] Sting Jet [7] Champinsky … Read more
Frankie Dettori has revealed Elite Power’s win in the Riyadh Dirt Sprint presented by Sports Boulevard took his ‘breath away’ while expressing his delight at how well Country Grammer stayed on for the runner-up berth for the second consecutive year … Read more
Six-time Group 1 winner Baaeed, jockeys Irad Ortiz Jnr and Bernardo Pinheiro and trainer Todd Pletcher are among those honoured at the sixth edition of HH Sheikh Mohammed Horse Racing Excellence Awards. Taking place at a sparkling ceremony during … Read more
Pierre Ng hopes Duke Wai’s victory in the Class 1 Devon Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (5 March) will pave the way for a start in the G1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m) on 25 March, when the … Read more
Talented sprinter Loubeisien is under consideration for Finals Day following a successful reappearance in the Prix Anabaa at Chantilly this afternoon, a Fast-Track Qualifier for the £150,000 All-Weather Sprint Championships. A Listed winner on the all-weather last March for … Read more
Salute The Soldier became the first horse to win two editions of G1 Maktoum Challenge R3 (sponsored by Emirates Airline), rolling back the years in Super Saturday’s $450,000 feature. Ridden by Adrie de Vries for Fawzi Nass, the eight-year-old was drawn … Read more
Hong Kong’s Russian Emperor has stamped his G1 Dubai Sheema Classic (2410m) credentials with a charging fifth in the G1 Jebel Hatta (1800m) at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday night (4 March), delighting trainer Douglas Whyte with the performance. “It was … Read more
The highly regarded Iconic Moment saw off stable-mate New Definition to give trainer James Tate a one-two in the Listed talkSPORT Spring Cup at Lingfield Park this afternoon. Iconic Moment was the only contender in the seven-strong line-up defending … Read more
Race 2: Pretty Tavi (6) Humming (8) Citizenship (2) Merry Mac Boy (1) Race 3: Wagon Wheel (6) Mr French (4) Sous Les Nuages (2) Zoom (1) Race 4: Lady Solly (1) Joseylin (4) Senegalia (5) Port Albert (3) Race … Read more
Caspar Fownes is hopeful Senor Toba meets better circumstances when the triple Group 3-winning grey lines up in the G2 Dubai City Of Gold (2410m) at Meydan’s Super Saturday fixture (4 March) in Dubai. The Toronado gelding finished seventh … Read more
Jamie Richards will attempt to secure a BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) berth with Alacrity in the Class 3 Suffolk Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (5 March) to add further impetus to an impressive mid-season surge. In … Read more
Race 1 Sixteen Reasons [13] Yip Yip Yip [8] Limited Risk [1] Who’s Afraid [14] Race 2 Struck By [2] Lacrima [6] One More Jack [1] My Khalifa [3] Race 3 Darlamax [1] Platform [5] Wheels [7] Another Free Glass … Read more
Race 1: Massira (4) Butch Cassidy (3) Mach Ten (1) Treasurway (8) Race 2: So Unusual (4) Timour (5) Youth Spirit (3) Midnight Blue (1) Race 3: On The Lead (3) Mamaragan (6) Kallos (2) Tycoon Humma (8) Race 4: … Read more
Douglas Whyte will continue a measured approach with Russian Emperor towards the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic (2410m) on 25 March when Hong Kong’s Champion Stayer tackles the G1 Jebel Hatta (1800m) at Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, on Saturday (4 March). Triumphant … Read more
Diligent Harry aims to continue his excellent start to 2023 in the Prix Anabaa (3.42pm GMT) at Chantilly on Saturday, March 4, the final Fast-Track Qualifier for the £150,000 All-Weather Sprint Championships on Finals Day. The five-year-old has looked back … Read more
QIPCO 2000 Guineas entry Iconic Moment looks to maintain his unbeaten record in the Listed talkSPORT Spring Cup (3.06pm) at Lingfield Park on Saturday, March 4. The seven-furlong feature is a Fast-Track Qualifier, with last year’s winner El Caballo doubling up … Read more
It’s the second-biggest day of the year at Meydan Racecourse and ‘Super Saturday’ has certainly lived up to billing, with bumper field sizes across the nine races and runners from 13 different countries. The official highlight of what is a … Read more
Race 1: Explosive Rosie (8) Fun With Flags (9) Icy Isea (3) Squeak (1) Race 2: Dollar Chaser (2) Zourata (4) Beneficio (6) Winsum (1) Race 3: Mr Tickles (5) Amboone (1) Philadelphia Storm (4) Perpignan (8) Race 4: Soaring … Read more
Dubai Turf and Saudi Cup winner Panthalassa is among a top-class group of horses who have arrived in Dubai ahead of the Dubai World Cup meeting on March 25th. The Yoshito Yahagi-trained Panthalassa became the third-highest earning Japanese-trained horse of … Read more
Race 1 Kiko [6] Plus Fours [2] New Hampshire [1] Shines Bright [9] Race 2 Chihuly [4] Around The Buoy [3] World Reign [10] Mississipi Maggie [11] Race 3 Cannon [2] Eye Of The Eagle [4] Count Nicholas [3] Deceptive … Read more