#US RACING: Super Stock wins Arkansas Derby, qualifies for Kentucky Derby
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) — Super Stock won the $1 million Arkansas Derby by 2 1/2 lengths in an upset Saturday to earn a berth in next month's Kentucky Derby. Ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr., Super Stock covered 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.92 in front of 17,000 fans at Oaklawn Park. The 3-year-old colt is […]
#UK RACING: Rachael Blackmore is racing's National treasure after history-making victory
LONDON, United Kingdom - Rachael Blackmore found it hard to quantify her achievement in becoming the first woman jockey to win the Grand National but for legendary rider AP McCoy it is a "ground breaker" for the sport. Blackmore has always been at pains to play down being a woman jockey and after crossing the […]
#UK RACING: Watch Rachael Blackmore win the Grand National
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Watch Rachael Blackmore become the first female jockey to win the Grand National.
#UK RACING: RACHAEL BLACKMORE BECOMES THE FIRST FEMALE JOCKEY TO WIN THE GRAND NATIONAL
Rachael Blackmore made history at Aintree as she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National on Minella Times. Blackmore led home a one-two for trainer Henry de Bromhead, winning at 11-1 from 100-1 runner-up Balko Des Flos. The Irish jockey, who last month was the first female jockey to win the Champion […]
A QUICK GALLOP MOMENT TO REMEMBER – The sire of sires NORTHERN DANCER
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With no racing this weekend due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Quickgallop.com keeps it many readers in touch with some historic videos of some great horses. We continue with the thoroughbred trendsetter – the outstanding Northern Dancer. Enjoy!
A QUICK GALLOP MOMENT TO REMEMBER – The great Dancing Brave
KINGSTON, Jamaica – With no racing this weekend due to the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, Quickgallop.com keeps it many readers in touch with some historic videos of some great horses. We start with the great Dancing Brave. Enjoy!
#UK RACING: 'Pessimist' De Bromhead chases Grand National-Gold Cup double
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Henry de Bromhead has the Cheltenham Gold Cup trophy sitting in pride of place in his kitchen but will not tempt fate and imagine the Grand National prize will be beside it on Sunday. The 48-year-old Irishman has three runners in Saturday's race at Aintree including Minella Times, the ride […]
#UK RACING: The Grand National -- where fairy tales come true
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) - The Grand National will take place in an eerie atmosphere without spectators on Saturday due to coronavirus protocols after last year's renewal was cancelled due to the pandemic. The world-famous steeplechase's winner has a habit of having a back story to match the achievement of conquering 30 fences. Although modified […]
#UK RACING: Ex-Man Utd boss Ferguson celebrates Aintree hat-trick
AINTREE, United Kingdom (AFP) - Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson celebrated a notable hat-trick on the opening day of the Aintree Grand National meeting on Thursday, with three of his horses triumphing in Grade One races. The 79-year-old Scot said it was his "best day in racing" after Protektorat, Monmiral and the star of […]
#UK RACING: WINNING THE GRAND NATIONAL SETS YOU APART, SAYS 1996 HERO FITZGERALD
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Mick Fitzgerald says the winning jockey in Saturday's Grand National will experience a life-changing moment -- even if the world-famous steeplechase is not as daunting as it was when he won in 1996. The 50-year-old Irishman's autobiography, "Better Than Sex", encapsulates the thrill he experienced crossing the line first after […]