US trainer Chad Brown sweeps Arlington, Grade One hat-trick
Chad Brown's dominance of the North American turf scene continued on Saturday night as the New Yorker enjoyed a Grade One clean-sweep treble at Arlington. Brown has rapidly established himself among the leading handlers in the States and the unprecedented Grade One hat-trick was highlighted by superstar five-year-old Bricks And Mortar in the Arlington Million […]
Malibu Moon Filly Sets New York-Bred Sale Record
With a 12 p.m. start time meant to take advantage of this year's Monday dark day at Saratoga Race Course, the second session of the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale got off to a slow start Aug. 12, but ended with a flurry if high-priced horses, including a record-setting highest price ever achieved at the regional sale. The sale-topper went […]
Bricks and Mortar cements victory in Arlington Million
Bricks and Mortar has added an Arlington Million championship to his magical 2019 campaign. The 5-year-old son of Giant’s Causeway chased down pace-setter Bandua and Magic Wand in the final furlong Saturday to win the Grade 1 turf showcase at Arlington Park. Bricks and Mortar, the number one ranked horse in the NTRA Top Thoroughbred […]
Saudi Cup – announced as world’s richest race
The world has a new richest race with the creation of the US$20 million Saudi Cup, to be run at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh on February 29. Details of the race were announced by Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal, chairman of the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, at a launch event in Saratoga on Wednesday […]
UK RACING - Muslim teenager makes racing history at Goodwood
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Teenager Khadijah Mellah created history on Thursday, becoming the first Muslim woman to ride in a British race. Wearing a hijab under her helmet the 18-year-old enjoyed a fairytale debut, steering Haverland to victory in the Magnolia Cup, just three months after first sitting on a racehorse. "There are no […]
UK RACING: Too Darn Hot retired to stud
Too Darn Hot has picked up a career ending injury thought to have been sustained in his most recent victory in the Group One Qatar Sussex Stakes at Goodwood. Connections of the John Gosden-trained colt announced the news in a statement on Monday afternoon, revealing the colt had undergone successful surgery at Newmarket Equine Hospital. […]
McKinzie takes Whitney at Saratoga
McKinzie, the No. 1-ranked horse in the Breeders’ Cup Classic rankings, backed up his accolades Saturday by winning the Grade 1, US $1 million Whitney at Saratoga. The 4-year-old colt McKinzie gave trainer Bob Baffert his first Whitney win and clinched a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Classic, scheduled for Nov. […]
UK RACING – Enable to run in Yorkshire Oaks instead of Juddmonte International
Enable will run in the Darley Yorkshire Oaks at York rather than the Juddmonte International. John Gosden intimated after her second win in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot that she could miss the York meeting altogether, but she is set to appear on the Knavesmire later this month. Enable had […]
UK RACING: Khaadem the class in Goodwood’s Steward’s Cup
Khaadem landed an almighty gamble to turn the Unibet Stewards' Cup into a near procession at Goodwood. Only a three-year-old, Khaadem had finished second in a Group Three last time out and ended up being the proverbial Group horse in a handicap. As big as 8/1 in the morning, he was steadily backed all day […]
UK RACING – Win number three for Bataash in King George Stakes
Battaash became the first three-time winner of the King George Stakes with a third successive victory in the five-furlong sprint at Glorious Goodwood. Beaten into second by the now retired Blue Point last time out at Royal Ascot in June, the 1-4 favourite won by three-quarters of a length. The Charlie Hills-trained five-year-old, ridden by […]