#US RACING: Frankie Dettori To Retire After Breeders' Cup
Star jockey Frankie Dettori says he will retire from U.S. racing after this weekend's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. Dettori, who will turn 55 in December, said in an X post that he will conclude his career "with a few rides in South America, something I've always wanted to do." Dettori announced plans to retire […]
Tajay Suckoo Returns A Winner
The Quick Galloper Returns After Storm Melissa’s Disruption
Tropical Storm Melissa swept across Jamaica with a force that left no corner of the island untouched. In its wake, communities grappled with flooding, power outages, and widespread disruption. The Quick Galloper was not spared. For two days, our operations were brought to a standstill due to a complete loss of electricity. In a world […]
UK RACING: Ryan Moore’s Son Toby Secures First Win
Toby Moore, the son of multiple champion jockey Ryan, secured his first winner under rules after steering the Godolphin-owned Valdorcia to a clear-cut victory at Kempton Park on Wednesday evening. The 17-year-old, who has plenty of experience on the pony racing circuit and frequently lined up in the Shetland Pony Grand National races at the […]
BREEDERS’ CUP: Favourite Sovereignty Out Of Classic, Fever
Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty has been scratched and will not run in the Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday (November 1) after catching a fever this week, taking the favourite out of the $7 million world championship race. The Breeders’ Cup announced the scratch of the country’s top 3-year-old horse on Wednesday after trainer Bill Mott told […]
Lance At The Track - Thurday, October 30, 2025
Morale Boosting Second Win For Apprentice Rider, Nicardo Carr
Apprentice jockey Nicardo Carr has endured a long and testing journey since graduating from the Jockeys’ School in mid-December 2024. That climb took a rewarding turn on Saturday, October 25, 2025, when Carr secured his second career win aboard Irish Wish. The Quick galloper takes a look the fledging career of apprentice jockey, Nicardo Carr.
#BREEDERS’ CUP - Sovereignty 6-5 Favourite For Breeders' Cup Classic
Kentucky Derby, Belmont Stakes, and Travers Stakes winner Sovereignty has been installed as the 6-5 favourite for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic on Nov. 1 at Del Mar. The 3-year-old son of Into Mischief will break from post six under regular rider Junior Alvarado. The 2025 Breeders' Cup will be held from October 31, 2025 to […]
Alchemy Of Souls – Chance Ride Win For Jockey Phillip Parchment
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, Alchemy of Souls returned to the winner’s enclosure for the second time in his career, securing victory in a three-year-old non-winners of two event over 7 ½ furlongs. This marked his 14th career start. Bred by Spieth out of Emerald Belle, Alchemy of Souls is trained by Jason DaCosta and […]
AUSTRALIA RACING: Melbourne Cup Favourite Sir Delius Ruled Out
Lexus Melbourne Cup favourite Sir Delius has been ruled out of "the race that stops a nation", as well as the Cox Plate, on the grounds of veterinary advice. Racing Victoria (RV) said in a statement on Friday that the governing body's stewards had "ordered the withdrawal" of the racehorse trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian […]