Shadwell’s well-regarded Ajaaweed enters the toughest test of his career, Saturday’s prestigious Brooklyn Invitational, as a prime example of patience paying off in racing. In such, it is quite fitting that his Arabic name roughly translates into generosity or acts of kindness, as it is the thoughtfulness of his connections that … Read more
This coming Sunday, June 6, the Grade 1 Yasuda Kinen wraps up six straight Sundays of top-level racing before a two-week break until the Takarazuka Kinen, the Japan Racing Association’s Grade 1 finale for the year’s first half. The Yasuda … Read more
Race 5 Feeling Good [8] Tread Softly [1] So Far Away [5] Paparazzi Queen [4] Race 6 Unique Bambino [6] Prosecutor [9] Obi [4] Full Of Theories [3] Race 7 Kermy [4] Super Yulong [1] Holster [3] Tovolo Gap [9] … Read more
Race 6 King Dick [5] El Salto [1] Singing Sword [10] Dixiana [11] Race 7 Hard Reality [2] Lovin’ Laughs [3] Chich’s Spirit [4] Gloves Are Off [12] Race 8 Yulong Knight [2] Strategy [7] Kaniva [12] Shilo Lass [9] … Read more
Shadwell’s extremely exciting Mohaafeth has earned his way onto the big stage, courtesy of a trio of one-sided victories to commence his sophomore campaign. Trained by William Haggas, the son of Frankel has now landed three from five, including a dismantling of … Read more
Race 1 Write The Score [9] Diamond Dagger [1] Wyld Savanna [10] Red Sista [7] Race 2 Mac ’N’ Cheese [8] Royal Fox [3] Back In The Day [5] Jungle Magnate [2] Race 3 Spooning [2] Star Of Eden [3] … Read more
Race 6 Bak Da Man [3] Tango Gold [10] Express Raider [2] Caliburn [1] Race 7 The Wrangler [3] Cabinho [4] Dondeska [8] The Turffinator [2] Race 8 Ginny Ann [9] Grandma Gail [10] Noble Rocks [3] Ulanni [8] Race … Read more
Race 1 Tokoyo [7] Cardinal Gem [3] Billiethefillie [6] Philosphers Stone [5] Race 2 Ain’t She Cute [7] Sabaku [11] Magic Drum [4] Miss Keeler [8] Race 3 Clean Machine [4] Comano [1] Ms Minnelli [8] Joey Jaws [3] Race … Read more
Fourth favorite Shahryar demonstrated terrific late speed to renew the race record by 0.1 second, claiming his first G1 victory in the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby). A full brother to 2017 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) victor Al Ain, Shahryar … Read more
Caspar Fownes regained the trainers’ championship lead and celebrated the successful race-track return of BMW Hong Kong Derby winner Sky Darci in one fell swoop with a pivotal treble, crowned by G3 Lion Rock Trophy Handicap glory (1600m), at Sha … Read more
Assessed Heavy Race 5 Not Usual Dream [4] Pepikhani [10] Periscope [5] Onset [9] Race 6 Fiorente Lass [6] Coup De Tonnerre [4] Lorente [1] Trolleyed [3] Race 7 Bet Red [5] Literati [6] Code Blue [8] Criminal [9] Race … Read more
Race 1 Runamigo [1] Bleriot [2] Strike Award [5] Spiritual Gal [9] Race 2 En Francais [6] Exalted Crown [2] Mustari [1] Shoot Ur Shot [7] Race 3 Spinola Bay [14] Delusional [9] Kenobi [6] I’m Kenny [5] Race 4 … Read more
Race 1 Set The Sails [4] Magic Max [2] Sudoko [1] Soobooma [5] Race 2 Maha [3] Continuance [9] Sweetzou [7] Aquagirl [1] Race 3 Hidden Legend [6] The Gauch [10] Pintoff [2] Wilmot Pass [13] Race 4 Plaquette [8] … Read more
Race 1 Kyiv Prince [7] Girramay [2] Barely A Challenge [1] Pagador [9] Race 2 Visualising [8] Lonhgoal [11] Late Night Finish [3] Think Jade [7] Race 3 Jana [11] Magnetic Dash [5] Artisan Lass [9] Kiss Me If You … Read more
Race 1 The Cruiser [6] Free Wilma [7] Phondle [11] Madame Bolli [9] Race 2 No selections Race 3 Five Bulls [4] Full Probe [5] Shock Zone [12] Colossal Star [2] Race 4 Debullet [11] Bobsled [2] Tavajen [14] Arabian … Read more
Race 1 No selections Race 2 Fac [2] Twotochoose [6] Heleva Deel [8] Celtic Samurai [1] Race 3 Knock Knock [6] Son Of Bielski [3] Rockribbed [1] The Brumby [8] Race 4 Nikau Spur [2] Safeeya [8] Frankly Harvey [6] … Read more
Race 1 Spirit Of Giving [5] Donation [2] Sotirio [11] Write To Rossa [12] Race 2 Buttercup Baby [12] Lunchtime Red [7] Cotton Eye Joe [5] Artisan Lass [11] Race 3 Goliotus [3] One Point Five [12] Delightful Journey [2] … Read more
Race 1: Raazou (2) Tax Free Prophet (5) Testardo (6) Helano (1) Race 2: Ostracised (1) Hurtle (2) Perfect Legacy (7) Rock Melody (8) Race 3: Galantheum (4) American Anthem (2) Needlework (8) Charcoal Annie (3) Race 4: Divine Wit … Read more
Third favorite Uberleben marked her first graded win in claiming this year’s Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), the second leg of the Triple Crown for fillies, while giving her sire Gold Ship (JPN, by Stay Gold) his first G1 title. After … Read more
A perfect ride aboard Tony Millard-trained Panfield delivered Karis Teetan G1 success in the Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 May) – and also immeasurable personal solace. Grieving the death of close friend … Read more
Race 1 Budd Fox [7] Mawaany Machine [5] Eckhart [4] Wolfe Tone [3] Race 2 Valac [6] Home By Midnight [7] Saunter Boy [5] Instigator [1] Race 3 Michelin [2] Bit Of A Lad [1] Rexmont [3] Riding High [5] … Read more
Race 1 Canford [2] Upswing [1] Lostarc [4] Exalted Beast [3] Race 2 Castle Of Kings [4] Turfitt [14] Perfect Zed [13] Lomax [1] Race 3 Star Of Uma [5] Echoes In Eternity [2] Outlaws Revenge [1] Sparkup [6] Race … Read more
Race 1 Snickerdoodledandy [2] Electric Belle [4] Sweet Sixteen [6] Canadian Gold [8] Race 2 Holbien [2] Ocean Miss [10] Pancho [4] Surreal Image [7] Race 3 Linas Legend [2] Blushing Tycoon [1] Murrami Express [4] Fashion Avenue [12] Race … Read more
The big action at Tokyo this week once again spotlights the females. This time, though, it’s the youngsters again, with the second race of the filly triple crown, the Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks), this Sunday, May 23. The Yushun Himba, … Read more
Race 1 Midwest [3] Coaxial [1] Snow Dragon [5] Commands The Field [6] Race 2 Sly Corner [5] Modern Legend [9] Klatten [8] Flossing [3] Race 3 Jens [9] Stats [7] Lunares [10] Altinks [1] Race 4 Carrie [1] Runaway … Read more
Race 1 No Selections Race 2 Almsgiver [1] Raphael [5] Big Angel [7] Aeecee Dolce [6] Race 3 Grabowski [3] Rocket Owen [6] Fort Charles [2] Hot Secrets [8] Race 4 Atomic Rock [1] Golden Fourth [7] Cometh The Hour … Read more
Race 1: Mcilroy (3) Quindi Pensi (4) Red Sista (7) Halvoya (6) Race 2: Prosecutor (5) Diamondsandjewels (10) Moonracer (4) Westminster Abbe (6) Race 3: Anahera (1) Merle The Pearl (4) Zoumatic (9) Subversive (10) Race 4: Unvanquishable (5) Arabian … Read more
Race 1: Strategy (4) Regal Rave (1) Stonefield (3) Yulong Contact (6) Race 2: Bellicosity (2) Eddie’s Choice (3) Four Leaf Riot (5) Rowlett (8) Race 3: Fengarada (2) Out Of The Cage (5) Play On Words (6) Tuffatthetoff (8) … Read more
Matthew Chadwick is taking a level-headed approach into Sunday’s (23 May) G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) when he partners Packing Waltham, encouraged by his natural staying ability but wary of his adolescence as he steps up to … Read more
Joao Moreira’s aspirations of securing a fourth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship have soared after the Brazilian notched a five-timer at Happy Valley on Wednesday night (19 May) as defending champion Zac Purton suffered back complaints. Having watched Purton cut … Read more