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2021 September
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Resurgent filly bound for Prix de l’Abbaye after Listed victory.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Gosden runner brings strong form claims to Mill Reef Stakes.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Lambourn trainer also runs fancied Popmaster in Gold Cup.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Top jockey returns with two runner-up spots after 11 months on sidelines.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Beaten Derby favourite has already tasted success in America.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Bin Suroor filly leads the pack in Dubai Duty Free Cup.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Martyn Meade colt is impressive from the front in Haynes, Hanson & Clark Stakes.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Baaeed on course for Ascot showdown with Palace Pier.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
‘It was a challenge, but there was always light at the end of the tunnel’.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Cross-country ace suffers ‘mishap’ at Martinstown Stud.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
And Buick keeps up title challenge with treble.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Classy line-up for Newbury race that has produced some greats over the years.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
‘Full review’ to be undertaken that will result in ‘important changes’.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Newmarket Group One a likely option for Varian’s Champagne Stakes winner.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
‘I’ve had to face reality and base the decision on going forward’.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Trainer on the board at Sligo after return from six-month ban.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Colt claimed another Classic second in St Leger.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Gosdens’ Shadwell colt posts fourth victory in five career starts.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Irish St Leger victor set for a break.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Stoute filly takes Listed honours at Yarmouth.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Adrian Nicholls eager to return to France next month.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Stablemate Benbatl likely for Joel Stakes.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
No Punchestown victory to mark trainer’s return from six-month ban.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Good ground key to Vermeille heroine’s ParisLongchamp return next month.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Hugo Palmer hatching big plans with classy colt.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Consistent filly tops ratings in Listed John Musker Stakes.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Breeders’ Cup in equation too after Curragh victory.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021 Ground key after filly returned to form at Leopardstown.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
BHA announces eight valuable summer meetings.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Oh Purple Reign will be trainer’s first runner following six-month ban.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Nicky Henderson announces end of dual Champion Chase hero’s career.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Stellar career included four Cheltenham Festival victories – and a 19-race unbeaten sequence.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Trainer favouring Classic option.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Furtado filly struck Group Three gold at Doncaster last week.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
And Deep Bond strikes for Japan in the Prix Foy.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
‘Given a stiffer gallop, he should be in his element in the Arc’.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Family tradition upheld with Group One win.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Trip to Ascot for Champions Day could be next.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Unbeaten Appleby colt new 2000 Guineas favourite.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Sprint king Eddie Lynam back in Group One business.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021 Johnny Murtagh’s Ebor winner follows up in Irish St Leger.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Arc betting shake-up, as Roger Varian filly strikes Group One gold under Olivier Peslier.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
‘To turn up with one of them would be good, two would be fantastic’.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Doncaster delight for Roger Varian and David Egan.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Arc favourite heads to France for Prix Vermeille prep.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Deserved Group Three success for Appleby stalwart.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Brilliant winner of the world’s oldest Classic.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Atomic Jones and Panama Red look to have exciting futures.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
No luck for Mother Earth, as Leopardstown Group One goes to Jessica Harrington filly.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Mare returns for another crack at Curragh contest.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Leopardstown thriller goes O’Brien superstar.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
O’Brien colt faces off with Tarnawa and Poetic Flare at Leopardstown.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Clive Cox juvenile cuts down favourite Armor at Doncaster.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Trainer Charlie Appleby expects dual Group One winner to stay longer trip.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Godolphin colt just denies favourite Hoo Ya Mal at Doncaster.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Racing and Sports preview the 2021 Irish Champion Stakes from Leopardstown.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Frankie Dettori eases to Group Two success on Gosdens’ great stayer.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Group race options for maiden winner.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Filly was declared to run in France on Sunday.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
National-winning rider has been on the sidelines since last October.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021 Gosden runner delivers star performance at Doncaster.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Trainer’s ban following image on social media expired on Thursday.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Balding-trained grey strikes under Oisin Murphy.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Aidan O’Brien colt will be first ride for record-breaking jockey in world’s oldest Classic.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Frankel filly enhances her 1000 Guineas credentials on Town Moor.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
An epic encounter is on the agenda tomorrow (Saturday, 11 September) as three of the world's highest-rated horses contest the €1 million Irish Champion Stakes. It takes place over 2000m at Leopardstown's famous left-handed track with its sweeping bends - situated just eight kilometres south of Dublin’s city centre.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
‘It is nerve-wracking stepping into this company’.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Natural Colour gives former champion apprentice cherished victory in Doncaster event.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Sceptre Stakes delight gives local connections Group Three glory.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Blinkers and five furlongs prove to the liking of 2019 Stewards’ Cup victor.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Trainer hoping to run star filly in Prix Foy on Sunday.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Japanese riding legend Yutaka Take is to compete in the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe for the ninth time at ParisLongchamp next month, when he will bid to fulfil a dream for owner Masaaki Matsushima on Broome or Japan.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Former champion misses smart-looking winner in Israr.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Melbourne Cup the ultimate aim for Balding stayer.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Minor setback for Derby and King George hero leads to change of plan.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
King’s Stand second in Listed action at Doncaster, and Cracksman’s brother makes debut in maiden
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Dual Cheltenham Festival winner suffered chipped joint in Punchestown run.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
‘Class horse in the field’ gives Appleby high hopes of first win in world’s oldest Classic.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Poetic Flare also still in the mix for what promises to be epic Irish Champion Stakes.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Weekend target before Prix de l’Abbaye for Nunthorpe winner.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Italian will be seeking his seventh win in Saturday’s Classic.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Falmouth Stakes heroine may return over Rowley Mile next month.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Godolphin colt one of 13 on course for Doncaster – including supplemented High Definition.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Jumps greats among 13 contenders at Doncaster on Wednesday.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021 The Queen’s colt has 10 potential Group Two opponents.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Jockey anticipates heavyweight clash at Ascot next month.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Listed honours go to Ed Walker’s runner.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Improving filly also has Salisbury alternative this week.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
William Haggas’ charge stars at ParisLongchamp.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Filly will go for Group One gold at the Curragh.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Kevin Prendergast’s classy filly back in work after setback.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Stayer set to bypass Doncaster Cup option.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
But William Haggas misses out on one-two after runner-up Candleford disqualified.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
All eyes on ParisLongchamp, as unbeaten colt takes Group One test.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Starman denied in Haydock showpiece.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
‘I think he’s tailor-made for the Breeders’ Cup this year’.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021 Ryan hopes classy Frankel colt has Classic future.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Fellows calls time on career of globetrotting stable star.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Unbeaten Frankel filly one of 13 for Group Two feature at Doncaster on Thursday.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Duo feature among six-strong Prix du Moulin field.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Bolger colt heading to Leopardstown for clash with St Mark’s Basilica and Tarnawa.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Connections of the Queen’s colt to have ‘good, hard look’ at Doncaster outing on Leger day.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021 Former Derby hope returns to winning ways back in trip after break.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Everything looks right for July Cup hero in Haydock showpiece.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021 Tom Marquand’s title hopes for 2021 might be slipping away, but he can look forward to the plum ride on hot favourite Starman in Saturday’s Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock, the latest leg of the Qipco British Champions Series.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Smart Ed Walker sprinter will miss rest of season.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Another Group Three strike across the Channel in Nick Bradley colours.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
HRI boss Kavanagh thrilled at return of one of racing’s ‘essential ingredients’.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Hollie Doyle strikes on 28-1 outsider in Salisbury feature.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021 Carroll filly earned her ticket when defying top-weight at York.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021 Guineas hero one of nine still on course for ParisLongchamp on Sunday.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Team competition comes to a close at Newcastle on Thursday.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Milestone arrives on Colin Tizzard’s Vision Des Flos.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Unbeaten juvenile ready for step up to Group One level at the Curragh.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Aidan O’Brien happy to rely on Eclipse hero in Leopardstown showpiece.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Rider leads the way in inaugural contest.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Cheveley Park assignment will come first for unbeaten Juddmonte juvenile.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021 Godolphin challenger ready to face Starman again in Sprint Cup.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
National-winning jockey has been on the sidelines since October last year.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Star mare set for titanic clash with St Mark’s Basilica at Leopardstown.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
County Meath trainer ‘waiting on soft ground’ for Tattersalls Gold Cup hero.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Fellowes-trained globetrotter could book another Melbourne Cup tilt.
2021 August
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Rising star Real World also doing well after York.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Knavesmire run could have come to soon following Saratoga return.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
September Stakes likely to see clash with Hukum and Prince Of Arran.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Morny hero will seek to double Group One tally at Newmarket.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
July Cup winner set for Betfair Sprint Cup.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
July Cup winner set for Betfair Sprint Cup.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Popular seven-year-old lowered course record on the Westwood at the weekend.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Aidan O’Brien is just denied another big-race success in America.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
‘Next-year horse’ may have one more juvenile run.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
‘It’s been important for a bit, but it’s become really serious now’.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Irish Derby runner-up suffered injury in King George.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Arc day mission for flying French filly after Nunthorpe fourth.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Karl Burke colt up to Listed class in search of fourth victory.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Test against the colts – but worth taking the chance with conditions to suit.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Test against the colts – but worth taking the chance with conditions to suit.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
O’Meara’s stalwart springs a shock.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
20-1 shot surprises Group Two field.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Cox sprinter takes Westwood feature.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Ferguson runner lands Goodwood Group Three.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Ferguson runner lands Goodwood Group Three.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Stoute runner makes all for Group Three success.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Balding runner leads the way in Windsor Group Three.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Multiple Group One winner makes Goodwood comeback.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Popular nine-year-old has been a real star for Julie Camacho.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Fillies’ Mile on the agenda for Harrington winner.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Daneh one of the headline acts in Prestige Stakes.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Razzle Dazzle another youngster set for bigger things.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Juvenile heads for Curragh’s Round Tower Stakes.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Decision pending on lure of Sydney for Condon colt.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Sun Chariot could prove preferred destination for Jarvis’ stable star.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Top-class card also features Essential Quality, Swiss Skydiver, Gamine and Life Is Good.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Fahey four-year-old on target under jockey Paddy Mathers.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Quick ground scuppers Deauville trip for Reynier’s prolific winner.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Group One ambition for Adrian Nicholls’ prolific filly.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021 Menuisier’s stable star in fine shape following Yorkshire Oaks.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
No hurry with colt who will be ‘lovely horse for next season’.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Big Ascot handicap winner heading for St Leger meeting.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Pretty Gorgeous also in action on high-class card.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Announcement follows a consultation with jockeys and industry stakeholders.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021 Foret is Plan A – but classy filly must have fast ground.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Trainer strikes with second runner after resuming career.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021 Appleby colt the only remaining Godolphin runner.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Filly has Breeders’ Cup bid as ultimate aim.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Multiple champion delighted to take part in charity race.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Four-day event at Aintree celebrates former racehorses.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Middle Park Stakes aim for Morny third.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021 Unbeaten colt to switch up to Group One level in France.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Lowther heroine has 2022 Classic aspirations.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Trainer has high hopes for next season.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021 Haggas gelding wins easily at first attempt.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Rider chalked up the landmark victory at Worcester on Sunday.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Deauville repeat foiled by outsider Grand Glory.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Multiple Group One winner also has Goodwood engagement.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Pam Sly sets sights on Park Hill at the Leger meeting.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
‘She’s beginning to show what we always thought she was capable of’.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021 Fahey and Soumillon team up for Group One success.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Classy Rouget filly picks up Group Two honours.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021 O’Brien colt takes unbeaten career record to four in Curragh Group Two.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
The Queen’s colt continues his progress at Sandown.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Godolphin colt well on top in York Group Three.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Kildare trainer bags York’s famous handicap for second time.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Five-year-old returns to winning form for Appleby and Buick.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Beckett filly just prevails from Dancing King.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Another Group Two victory for Hannon colt.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Epic battle with Spanish Mission down the Knavesmire straight.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021
Dazzling display from Easterby filly, as Golden Pal disappoints.
2021 September
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Auckland's extended lockdown is wearing thin with trainer Nick Bishara but the anticipation of another big weekend of racing is giving him some respite.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
A week ago, the chances of talented four-year-old Frontman contesting the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings looked slim, but a host of contributing factors have resulted in a change of heart.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021
Jakkalberry is developing a knack for leaving quality three-year-olds.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Surprise stable addition for Bedggood; El Vencedor continues family legacy; Rua Rocks breaks maidens at Taupo; Maasir makes winning return
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Nine-time Group One winner Avantage has been retired from racing after suffering a tendon injury.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
The opening day of the Hawke’s Bay spring carnival has special meaning for Matamata couple Simon and Katrina Alexander, and even more so for the 2021 renewal.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Group One winner Aegon has arrived back in New Zealand after a two-start campaign in Melbourne.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards is looking forward to watching a trio of his star mares step-out across the Tasman on Saturday as he looks to maintain his winning run in Australia.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Former Kiwi galloper No Compromise will have his second tilt at Group Three level when he contests the Newcastle Gold Cup (2300m) on Friday.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Llanacord will return to the venue of her biggest moment in racing when she lines-up in the Brew’s & Que’s Tickets On Sale Now (1400m) at Hastings on Saturday.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021 This weekend will prove to be one of trainer Jamie Richards’ busiest to date, with 34 horses accepted at Taupo on Friday, Riccarton and Hastings on Saturday, and Te Aroha on Sunday, plus a trio of stars — Probabeel, Kahma Lass and Amarelinha — in Australia.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Leading South Island jockey Kylie Williams will don two hats at Riccarton on Saturday.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Veteran jockey Glenn Boss has featured prominently in the Gr.1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) over the years, and he is hoping New Zealand-bred gelding Ayrton can become his fifth winner in the Randwick mile on October 2.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
The chances of high-class galloper Mascarpone venturing across the Tasman this spring are looking highly unlikely, however, Group One performed stablemate Beauden remains an outside hope of making it to Melbourne, where he holds a nomination for the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with an allotted weight of 53.5kg.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
New Zealand-bred gelding Lost And Running will begin his ascent towards the A$15 million The Everest (1200m) next month when he lines-up in the Gr.2 The Shorts (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Another Tavistock 3YO on Classic path; Cup weights released; Iffraaj filly off the mark
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Spring Tide’s quick rise through the ranks in winter has persuaded Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry to take an unscheduled crack at Group One company this weekend.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Cambridge trainer Ben Foote is looking forward to heading to Hastings this weekend where he is hoping Sakura Blossom can extend her faultless form line in the Remember “Jooky” 1200.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Funny Girl broke through for her maiden victory first-up on the Cambridge synthetic earlier this month and trainer Lance Noble believes that will give her an edge on her rivals heading into the Gr.3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings on Saturday.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Kiwi crowned Victorian Horse of the Year
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Comeback galloper Dragon Leap returns to the races for only the second time since February 2020 when he contests Saturday’s Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021 The immediate prospects for high-class New Zealand galloper Aegon will be decided over the next ten days after the Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman-trained four-year-old suffered a bleeding incident in Saturday’s Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Entriviere has staked her claim for selection in the A$2 million The Invitation (1400m) with a strong return in the Gr.2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
A nail-biting win in Saturday’s NZB Airfreight Road To Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth has thrown up an interesting dilemma for the connections of champion hurdler The Cossack.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
A slashing run for second over 1700m at Flemington on Saturday convinced part-owner and former trainer Graham Richardson that talented stayer Defibrillate is well on track as he works his way towards a start in Australia’s great race, the A$7.43million Melbourne Cup (3200m).
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Trainer Murray Baker got to celebrate a special personal milestone with a victory at Te Rapa on Saturday when lightly raced four-year-old Frontman made a winning start to an ambitious spring campaign.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike left the Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening a happy man after his team of four runners produced two wins, a second and a third placing on the day.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Dependable sprinter Tavis Court did what he does best at New Plymouth on Saturday when he ground out another victory for trainer Anna Clement.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Australian three-year-olds have rarely ventured across the Tasman for the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) or Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton in recent years, and despite a healthy contingent among this year’s nominations, that trend appears likely to continue in 2021.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Kylie Grass is relishing the opportunity to train consistent staying mare Barbara and is making every post a winner.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Explosive Jack commences Cup campaign; Night 'N' Vegas joins Stokes barn
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Penelope Cruise will run 1000m further than she has before when she contests the NZB Airfreight Road To Jericho (3210m) at New Plymouth on Saturday, but trainer Allan Sharrock believes she is up to the task.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Saturday’s Gr.2 Sheraco Stakes (1200m) at Kembla Grange may not have been the starting point Entriviere’s connections originally had in mind this spring, but the change of plans may turn out to be a blessing in disguise for the exciting Kiwi mare.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Auckland's extended lockdown has proved especially frustrating for leading jockey Leith Innes, who can look but can't touch with nearly everything he wants to participate in.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Tofane will make a welcome return to her home track of Flemington on Saturday when she contests the Gr.1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m).
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Spring heating up for Icebath
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Lisa Vaughan will launch Asathought on a path aimed at emulating her big sister when she tackles the feature race at Wingatui on Friday.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
David and Emma-Lee Browne’s purple patch of form has continued in Australia with Rhinoceros adding to their burgeoning record with his maiden win at Sandown on Wednesday.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Kiwi-bred Johnny Get Angry will have his first Group One hit-out since winning the Victoria Derby (2500m) last year when he lines-up in the Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
It’s been a memorable week Ben Kwok.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
The John Bary-trained Callsign Mav tuned up for his fresh-up tilt at the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) with a dominant trials victory at Taupo on Wednesday.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Promising three-year-old Te Toki made an emphatic start to his career when successful at Taupo on Wednesday in the Ribchester @ Haunui Farm 1300m.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Don’t expect Gr.1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he should be making solid ground at the line.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
A return to Group One company is imminent for Harlech after his pleasing return to New Zealand racing at Te Rapa last Saturday.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Currie excited about Aegon ride; Makybe Diva tilt for Inspirational Girl; National Breeding Awards rescheduled
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
English Gambler may have been as green as the grass he was running on in the early stages of the Te Aroha Jockey Club Hurdle (3100m) on Sunday, but he showed he has spades of potential in the manner he won his debut jumping assignment.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Carston eyeing 1000 Guineas with promising filly; Soft win for Miss Tycoon Rose;
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
New Zealand Bloodstock’s 2021 Ready To Run Sale catalogue is now online.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Melbourne Cup contender Ocean Billy’s storming effort at Te Rapa has convinced trainer Bill Pomare to take on the weight-for-age gallopers again in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings on September 18.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Foxton filly Bellacontte picked up a deserved success at stakes level when she produced an irresistible late run to take out the Listed O’Learys Fillies Stakes (1200m) at Wanganui on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Lightly raced four-year-old Francesca made a winning start to her spring campaign at Te Rapa on Saturday, as she sets out on a preparation aimed at securing some valuable black-type for a future breeding career.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Punters who thought Saturday’s Gr.2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate (1200m) was a two-horse race between last year’s winner.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Matamata horseman Chad Ormsby looks to have a Classics contender on his hands after promising three-year-old colt Mana Nui opened his winning account with a comprehensive victory at Te Rapa on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
It was back to business as usual for Jamie Richards and Te Akau Racing at Te Rapa on Saturday when they secured the quinella in the first feature race on the card, the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m), with exciting three-year-olds Imperatriz and I Wish I Win.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
If co-trainer Stephen Autridge could use just one word to sum up his two-year-old filly Cincoro then that word would be professional.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Underrated three-year-old Soldier Boy caused a minor upset when he took out the Listed HS Dyke Wanganui Guineas (1340m).
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Group Three performer Justacanta has joined Patrick Payne’s Plumpton barn ahead of a Melbourne spring preparation.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
After more than 29 months on the sidelines, Te Aroha trainer Peter Lock’s long wait is finally over and Group One performer Hiflyer is back.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Esta La Roca on song for McEwen Stakes; Melbourne beckons Belle Plaisir; Third stakes winner for Time Test
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are preparing to launch a new wave of gallopers, with two Gary Harding-owned debutants the source of plenty of anticipation this weekend.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Andrew Campbell couldn’t have scripted a better ending to his 25-year training career.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
There's nothing like a "Taradise special" to revitalise the spirit of New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock as he sets his sights on a couple of early spring features.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Spring campaign back on track for Sierra Sue; First Group winner for Time Test
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021Over 400 dogs have been killed without an official reason in New Zealand's greyhound racing industry since 2017.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Nicholas Bishara is brimming with enthusiasm after Bold Bourbon’s debut win at Matamata on Wednesday.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Steven Cole is looking forward to watching Magneto contest the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on Saturday, he will just be doing so from the comfort of his couch.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Debut victory for Draft Day
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Marton trainer Fraser Auret is pleased with the condition of promising filly Unusual Countess as she heads into Saturday’s Listed The O’Learys Fillies Stakes 3YO (1200m) at Wanganui.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
There weren’t too many people happier about entering COVID-19 Alert Level 3 on Wednesday than Maxim Van Lierde.
2021 August
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
This week’s Waikato race meetings look likely to go ahead without leading jockey Opie Bosson after changes to the Auckland-Waikato border area have locked him in.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Quality stayer The Chosen One will kick off his Cups campaign when he contests the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Local trainer John O’Shea is looking forward to last season’s Gr.1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Lion’s Roar resuming at Randwick on Saturday.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdown has made things a little more complicated for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae than he would have liked, but he’s hoping his horses are good enough to overcome them.
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Prebble new rider for Probabeel; Riverplate to make Australian debut;
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Te Akau’s Australian raiding party received more firepower over the weekend with the addition of last season’s New Zealand Filly of the Year Amarelinha to their Sydney barn.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
COVID-19 lockdown makes for testing times at present, but the weekend news from Sydney for two Auckland near-neighbours has given them something to celebrate.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
COVID-19 lockdown makes for testing times at present, but the weekend news from Sydney for two Auckland near-neighbours has given them something to celebrate.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Stakes winner Banquo will join Waikato Stud’s stallion roster for the upcoming breeding season, becoming the first son of Champion sire Written Tycoon to stand at stud in New Zealand.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021Stakes winner Banquo will join Waikato Stud’s stallion roster for the upcoming breeding season, becoming the first son of Champion sire Written Tycoon to stand at stud in New Zealand.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Unbeaten galloper Elephant is likely to contest Saturday’s Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at The Valley in preference to an Open Handicap over 1600m on the same card.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Like most New Zealand trainers, Cambridge horseman Tony Pike is champing at the bit to see thoroughbred racing recommence once the current COVID lockdown restrictions are eased around the majority of the country.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021Five-year-old Alamosa gelding Second Slip broke through for his maiden stakes victory when making a one-act affair of the Listed Leon Macdonald Stakes (1400m) at Morphettville.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
One of the stars of last season’s New Zealand three-year-old crop made a bold return to racing at Caulfield on Saturday.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021 One of the stars of last season’s New Zealand three-year-old crop made a bold return to racing at Caufield on Saturday.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Friday’s announcement that New Zealand will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11:59pm on Tuesday has required New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to reshuffle the deck when it comes to racing programs in the coming weeks.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Friday’s announcement that New Zealand will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11:59pm on Tuesday has required New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing to reshuffle the deck when it comes to racing programs in the coming weeks.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Six-year-old gelding London Banker is proving a handy addition to the stable of Eagle Farm trainer Kelly Schweida.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Australian Grand National Steeplechase day at Ballarat on Sunday got off to the perfect start for supporters of the Kiwi-bred jumping contenders with sons of White Robe Lodge stallion Raise The Flag winning the first two races.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Fresh off his best year ever trading thoroughbreds to key Asian racing jurisdictions, trainer Glenn Old is keen to continue the momentum he has created.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Our Intrigue bounced back to her best when she produced a powerful home straight surge to down another Kiwi-bred galloper in Off Shaw by the barest of margins over 2000m at benchmark78 level at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Classy Kiwi mare Probabeel remained unbeaten at Caulfield when claiming Saturday's Gr.3 W.W. Cockram Stakes (1200m) and will seek a second Group One success at the venue next month.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Four-year-old mare Signora Nera could be in for a big spring judging by her runaway victory when resuming in the Peltzer Special Achievement Handicap (1500m) at Kembla Grange on Saturday.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Bob Peters is looking forward to racing at Caulfield on Saturday where his Group One winner Inspirational Girl will make her Melbourne debut in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Bob Peters is looking forward to racing at Caulfield on Saturday where his Group One winner Inspirational Girl will make her Melbourne debut in the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Following on from last year’s successful Series, New Zealand Bloodstock is pleased to announce a further eleven NZB Ready to Run Sale Trainers Series race sponsorships, with incentivised prize packages awarded to domestic trainers over the next three months.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
An explosive gallop along Southland's Oreti Beach was enough to convince Invercargill trainer Sabin Kirkland that in Zacinto gelding Sea Shepherd, he might have something special on his hands.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
The New Zealand racing industry’s collective anticipation ahead of this afternoon’s Government edict on COVID lockdown status is being shared by TAB odds-setters in Petone.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Local trainer Chrissy Bambry is looking forward to lining up a handful of runners at Awapuni on Saturday, should the Government announce an easing in alert levels.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Group One winner Aegon has arrived in Melbourne ahead of a tilt at a competitive A$1 million Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
While many of the country’s trainers will be hoping to be trackside this weekend with the possible resumption of racing, Lance Noble won’t be one of them.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Tallyho stays home; Let's Elope target for Annavisto; Tivaci gelding impressive;
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Tralee Rose holds nominations for both the Gr.1 Caulfield (2400m) and Gr.1 Melbourne Cups (3200m) but trainer Symon Wilde is eyeing the Gr.3 The Bart Cummings (2500m) at Flemington on October 2 as her feature target of the spring.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
New Zealand-bred jumper Social Element is flying heading into the Grand National Steeplechase (4500m) at Ballarat on Sunday.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Stephen Marsh has a strong hand for the supporting races on Foxbridge Plate day at Te Rapa on Saturday. His main hope is that he gets to play it.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Classic ambitions for Wolfgang
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is happy to be treading water waiting for the return of racing but his mood might change if New Zealand's COVID-19-enforced lockdown is extended for more than a couple of days on Friday.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Like many New Zealanders, Andrew Carston will be keeping a close eye on the COVID-19 Alert Level announcement on Friday.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
Connections of star mare Avantage have opted to keep the six-year-old on home soil as she works towards a start in the Gr.2 Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate (1200m) which will be run at Te Rapa on Saturday, pending an Alert Level downgrade on Friday.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021
While many New Zealanders are currently stuck in their bubbles contemplating what next to watch on Netflix, things haven’t changed as a result of COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown for farmers, including Mark Corcoran of Grangewilliam Stud, just north of Wanganui.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
With the deluge of positive feedback from the recently completed synthetic tracks at both Cambridge and Riccarton, Central Districts trainers are looking forward to being able to race on the surface on their own backyard next year.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Former Kiwi galloper Inverell is on a Derby path after scoring on debut at Sale on Sunday.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
The Matamata and wider racing community is mourning the death of one its most respected and admired members, former trainer Norman Crawford, who has passed away at age 92.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Maher's jumping star sidelined; All eyes on Friday
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Like all New Zealand trainers, Allan Sharrock has an anxious week ahead of him as he waits to see if there will be any racing this weekend following an announcement by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to extend New Zealand’s current Alert Level 4 lockdown until at least 11:59pm on Friday night.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021 All things being equal, last season’s Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Ocean Billy will step out for his first raceday assignment at Te Rapa next Saturday as he begins a campaign that could see him contest both the Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) and Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) later in the spring.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
There was a spring in Albert Bosma’s step on Sunday afternoon as he spent time outside exercising with his daughter during the COVID-19 lockdown in Auckland.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Less than a month into the new racing season and leading rider Lisa Allpress is right where she wants to be at the head of the National jockeys’ premiership.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Kiwi import Atishu gave Australian racing fans a glimpse of her quality when storming home to win Saturday's Darwin Turf Club Trophy (1400m) at Randwick at her first start across the Tasman.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Four-year-old entire Mo’unga landed the Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday, upstaging eight-time Group One winner Verry Elleegant in a Kiwi bred quinella, in what was a blanket finish to the first elite level contest of the season.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Five-year-old gelding Smokin’ Romans maintained his winning roll when successful over 2500m at The Valley on Saturday for trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
While the majority of New Zealanders hit the pause button on their lives under the current Level 4 COVID lockdown, the same can’t be said for those involved in the thoroughbred breeding industry.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
A pair of New Zealand’s leading breeding operations would have been delighted with the finishes of their respective charges in the Roll The Dice Racing Plate (1200m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
2021 September
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021It's on the bucket list but we've never made it to Ayr to see the actual race.
- Sat, Sep 18, 2021At Belmont in the US and Woodbine in Canada there are clashes between the raiders and the locals.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021 The St Leger Day program didn't go exactly according to script.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Shinn rode a 4-timer and Purton his 1300th winner in Hong Kong.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021 And the favourite wins the Centaur Stakes at home.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
This started when Bolshoi Ballet was ruled out of the Prix Niel by the stewards.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021It's not guaranteed to find the Arc winner but it can help eliminate some candidates.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021That's our G2 for the day and over 1200m.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021 The stewards were kept busy with enquiries after a couple of the big races.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021The 9th race at Sha Tin is the Choi Hung Handicap over 1000m.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021 Hurricane Lane sat just off the pace until William Buick said "go".
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021The great Irish weekend continues with the Irish St Leger highlighting a top card.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Stradivarius swept down the straight to win his second Doncaster Cup.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021Two great days of racing this weekend in Ireland starting at Leopardstown Saturday.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021There are two G3s on the card for Longchamp's Thursday card.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021The last of the classics will be run at Doncaster on Saturday.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021The matter in which trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro have been indicted has been back before the court.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
And takes winning his first G1 all in his stride
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021There were only 6 runners so it wasn't rocket science but we did tip him.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021
He's a big horse, formerly known as "Command N Conquer" and that is what he did on Sunday.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021He's a big horse, formerly known as "Command N Conquer" and that is what he did on Sunday.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021After a good win in the Grosser-Preis von Baden on Sunday.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
She was sent off at 11/1 but came home to claim the throne.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021Saturday saw the running of the G3 Goldener-Peitsche and the G2 von Zostrow Stutenpres.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021Hong Kong had a successful but strange season in 20-21 with most races held behind closed doors.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021There are 4 G3s on the card as well, starting off with the Prix de la Rochette over 1400m
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021There's a G3 and a G2 featuring and both are intriguing.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021Saratoga Saturday hosts the two Grade Ones, the Flower Bowl and the Jockey Club Gold Cup.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021Starting at 17/2 Ccorazon won the Prix d'Arenberg
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021Saturday's card sees the running of the G1 Sprint Cup and the G3 Mile.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021And back to work at Longchamp this Thursday.
2021 August
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021The feature of Sunday's opening day of Grosser-Woche was the G3 Preis des Sparkassen Finanzgruppe.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021The focus in French racing will be well and truly on the Arc from now on.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021The son of the mare Delightful Quality did his mother proud in the Travers at Saratoga.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021There are 4 days of excellent racing and other festivities ahead in the beautiful Spa.
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021Sunday's Deauville meeting will be the end of a most pleasant month at the beach for many.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021 One of our favourite horses will be lining up in the G2 Mile at Goodwood Saturday.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021With a Gr 2 and 6 Gr 1 races on the card there should be great racing.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021The first half of the program went to the favourites, the second half didn't.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021 Christophe Soumillon gets a 10/10 for his ride in Sunday's Prix Morny.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Up in the northern island of Hokkaido the white wonder won again!
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021At the Curragh on Sunday the O'Briens shared the features.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021With three Group races on Saturday and four on Sunday.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Johnny Murtagh never won the Ebor as a jockey but he's now won twice as a trainer.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021This has the G2 Prix du Calvados over 1400m but only 5 runners where the George Boughey Oscula is on 11/10 in England but we prefer the Fabre daughter of Shamardal Fleur d'Iris on 13/2.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021
It was the Stradivarius of old battling Spanish Mission in the Lonsdale.
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021And the 2yos get to come out and play.
2021 September
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021 News In Brief of French Racing and Trotting - 15th September 2021.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Statistic Of The Week of French Racing News - 16th September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021 Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 14th September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Deep Bond wins this year’s Prix Foy at Longchamp.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021 Group One Review: Prix Vermeille & Prix Dragon.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Statistic Of The Week of French Racing News - 9th September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
News In Brief of French Racing and Trotting - 8th September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 7th September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Longchamp – 2nd September 2021.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021 G1 Review: Longchamp and Vincennes.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Preview: Prix du Moulin de Longchamp.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
The Stats Guide: Criterium des 4 Ans.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Preview: Criterium des 5 Ans.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021Into The Group One Spotlight.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021Vincennes – 1st September 2021.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021
Statistic Of The Week of French Racing News - 2nd September 2021.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
News In Brief of French Racing and Trotting - 1st September 2021.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021 Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 31st August 2021.
2021 August
- Sun, Aug 29, 2021
Christophe Soumillon: 'I Want To Regain My Title'.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Preview: Grand Prix de Deauville.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Deauville – 17th August 2021.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Statistic Of The Week of French Racing News - 26th August 2021.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Stats Guide for the Grand Prix de Deauville to be held on Sunday, 29th August 2021.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
News In Brief of French Racing and Trotting - 25th August 2021.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Weekly Round-Up of French Racing and Trotting - 24th August 2021.
- Tue, Aug 24, 2021 Group One Review: Prix Jean Romanet & Prix Morny.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Stats Guide for the Prix Morny to be held on Sunday, 22nd August 2021.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Lady Bowthorpe: A Dream Come True.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021
Preview: Prix Jean Romanet.
- Sun, Aug 22, 2021Cabourg – 17th August 2021.
2021 September
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Joao Moreira is confident Drops Of God, leading contender in the Class 3 Chinese Recreation Club Challenge Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 September), is among several quality mounts who can accelerate the Brazilian’s push for a fifth jockeys’ championship.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021Fresh on the back of winning his 1300th race in Hong Kong, Australian jockey Zac Purton sits down with Andrew Le Jeune to reflect on the achievement and whether or not he can break Douglas Whyte’s all-time win record.
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021Hong Kong form analyst Alan Aitken selects two horses to follow for the meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Justifying generous advance notices, Luke Ferraris savoured maiden Hong Kong success in the best possible fashion by producing a copybook ride on Go Ballistic to win the Class 5 Heung Yip Handicap (1800m), simultaneously delivering his father David’s first winner of the 2021/22 season at Happy Valley on Wednesday (15 September).
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Intent on building on formidable early-season momentum, David Hayes will unleash another well-trialled first-starter at Sha Tin on Sunday (19 September) when Master Aqua contests the Class 4 Hwamei Handicap (1000m).
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Selections and Analysis for Wednesday’s (15 September) eight-race fixture at Happy Valley.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
Racing is at Happy Valley on September 15th and Racing and Sports has a free computer card to help you find a winner.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021Preview Interviews for Happy Valley 15th September 2021 from Racing To Win.
- Tue, Sep 14, 2021
After a superb first full-season in Hong Kong which encompassed Group 1 glory, jockey Alexis Badel is brimming with excitement ahead of Wellington’s return after partnering the star sprinter in a hit-out on the turf at Sha Tin yesterday (Monday, 13 September).
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
David Hayes credits Zac Purton with helping lay the foundations for his stable’s blistering start to the 2021/22 season after the champion jockey became only the second rider in Hong Kong racing history to post 1,300 wins at Sha Tin on Sunday (12 September).
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Selections and analysis for Sunday’s (12/09/21) 10-race fixture at Sha Tin.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021Preview Interviews for Sha Tin 12th September 2021 from Racing To Win.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Racing is at Sha Tin on September 12th and Racing and Sports has a free computer card to help you find a winner.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021Caspar Fownes gives a guided tour around his stable as he prepares to defend his Champion Trainer title in Hong Kong.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Poised to become only the second jockey in Hong Kong racing history to reach 1,300 wins, Zac Purton refuses to rule out a tilt at over-taking Douglas Whyte’s all-time record of 1,813 victories.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021Hong Kong form analyst Alan Aitken selects two horses to follow for the meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Demonstrating the benefits of an exhaustive three-month stint at the end of last season, Harry Bentley put hard-won lessons into immediate effect with victory on Turin Redstar in the Class 3 Community Chest Cup Handicap (1650m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday (8 September).
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Driven by a signature desire to excel, Douglas Whyte is contemplating a career-high of 50 winners for the season after opening the 2021/22 term with victories at the each of the first two meetings.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) announced today that Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, has been elected its new Chairman, effective October 2021.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Selections and Analysis for Wednesday’s (8th September) eight-race fixture at Happy Valley.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Trainer Tony Millard will commence Panfield’s preparation towards the 2021 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races next Tuesday (14 September) when the star Chilean-bred galloper steps out for a key barrier trial on the grass at Sha Tin.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Racing is at Happy Valley on September 8th and Racing and Sports has a free computer card to help you find a winner.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021Preview Interviews for Happy Valley 8th September 2021 from Racing To Win.
- Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Riding high off the back of an opening day treble, Karis Teetan is heading to Happy Valley this Wednesday, 8 September eager for what his full book of engagements has in store and primed for his reunion with the Tony Millard-trained Gallant Crown.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021 David Hayes has identified the HK$24 million LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) on 12 December as Naboo Attack’s primary target after the hulking import’s impressive triumph in the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, 5 September.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Selections and analysis for the opening meeting on Sunday (5th September) at Sha Tin
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021Preview Interviews for Sha Tin 5th September 2021 from Racing To Win.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Racing is at Sha Tin on September 5th and Racing and Sports has a free computer card to help you find a winner.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021Jockey Luke Ferraris talks about his move back to Hong Kong plus trainer David Hayes prepares to send out star galloper Naboo Attack in Sunday’s HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup.
- Fri, Sep 03, 2021Hong Kong form analyst Alan Aitken selects two horses to follow for the season opener at Sha Tin on Sunday.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Determined to remain atop Hong Kong’s training championship, Caspar Fownes has no plans to rest on his laurels with an influx of newcomers joining established stable stars ahead of Sunday’s (5 September) season-opening meeting.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
With top-ups for the Triple Trio and the Quartet & First 4 Merged Pool for the first day and night race meetings, as well as jackpots carried forward, a total of $70 million in prizes will be up for grabs at the start of the new racing season commencing on Sunday, 5 September.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
Trainer Francis Lui indicated his pleasure with Golden Sixty as he eyes a seasonal return with Hong Kong’s superstar galloper, plotting further riches at home and abroad with the four-time G1 winner and earner of HK$77.92 million.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (31 August) its results for the 2020/21 financial year ended 30 June 2021.
2021 August
- Tue, Aug 31, 2021
Frankie Lor is keeping the faith in Winning Dreamer’s ability to rediscover his winning groove as he prepares the gifted sprinter for Sunday’s (5 September) traditional season-opening feature, the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
The Season Opening race meeting (Photo 1) will be held at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 5 September.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Intent on regaining a foothold near the top of the Hong Kong training ranks, David Hayes will unleash boom sprinter Naboo Attack on the Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup (1200m) at the 2021/22 season-opening meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday 5 September.
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
The Hong Kong Jockey Club welcomes the announcement that the State Council has endorsed that the 15th National Games in 2025 will be hosted jointly by Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
South African jockeys have a rich and successful history in Hong Kong and young gun Luke Ferraris – the son of currently licensed Hong Kong trainer David Ferraris – is eager to add further gloss to his nation’s racing heritage in the world’s most competitive jurisdiction.
2021 September
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Star galloper Lim’s Lightning appears poised to notch up his second Group 1 success when due to contest Saturday’s Group 1 Raffles Cup.
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
The Tim Fitzsimmons trained Lucky Jinsha faces a stiffer test on Saturday but is flying for his new stable and looks hard to beat.
2021 August
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
The Desmond Koh trained Sun Ops appears well placed to make a wining return when set to contest the tenth event at Kranji on Sunday.
2021 September
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Fri, Sep 10, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 33 Million
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 33 Million
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
2021 August
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021 Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1200M) Allowance / KRW 33 Million
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021
Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Fri, Aug 27, 2021 Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Busan Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
- Sat, Aug 21, 2021 Seoul Race 1: Class 6 (1000M) Allowance / KRW 45 Million
2021 September
- Fri, Sep 17, 2021
Wesley Ward has received three yearlings from Qatar Racing’s breeding farm in Britain to train in the US to race at Royal Ascot in 2022.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
David Simcock’s stable stalwart Desert Encounter has records in his sights on Saturday when he will bid to become the first horse to win three consecutive runnings of the Pattison Canadian International, and its oldest.
- Wed, Sep 01, 2021
The summer meet at Del Mar comes to an end for 2021 with a special long weekend of racing attractions culminating in the final races on Labor Day, Monday 6th September.
2021 August
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
Ryan Moore will be on the way to New York again on Saturday to partner Japan in the Sword Dancer, one of six G1 events on the Travers Stakes card at Saratoga.
2021 September
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Common sense could have left Steven Burridge resigned to running for minor prizemoney this Saturday, but the experienced trainer has been in the game long enough to know nothing is set in stone in racing, and odd uncommon things do happen at times.
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Shafiq Rizuan famously won a Group 1 race as an apprentice jockey in Singapore, threw in two more to his resume at a short stint in New Zealand, but would now like to achieve that feat as a professional jockey back at his original Kranji home ground this Saturday.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Trainer Daniel Meagher will be celebrating a few landmarks should Lim’s Lightning capture the $300,000 Group 1 Raffles Cup (1600m) this Saturday.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 18th September 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021
SINGAPORE SEPTEMBER MEETING 2021 - SATURDAY, 11 SEPTEMBER 2021
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Standby starter Entertainer made the most of his late call-up to shine again on his pet course and distance in the $70,000 Class 3 race over 1100m on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Even-money favourite Lucky Jinsha didn’t quite run like a surefire thing on Saturday but still got the job done, much to his numerous backers’ relief in the end.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Up-and-comer Real Efecto’s facile victory in the $50,000 Class 4 Polytrack race over 1800m on Saturday proved trainer David Kok right in believing that a step-up in distance would suit the gelding right down to the ground.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Trainer Steven Burridge cemented his strong ties with local owner Rayner Lee with yet another winner in Wealth Elite on Saturday, though it’s unlikely the Brazilian-bred will ever scale the same heights as his best horse Trigger Express.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021
After Minister finished a distant fifth at his last start, trainer Donna Logan thought it was high time to tighten the screws on the “bludger”.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021 Trainer Leslie Khoo and the Toast Trusts Stable launch the first of their new fleet of South American-breds this Saturday as Sing Our Song lines up in the $70,000 Class 3 race over 1100m.
- Sat, Sep 11, 2021 Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 11th September 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
A mild bout of colic was the reason behind Songgong Hera’s withdrawal two weeks ago, but trainer Jason Lim’s useful sprinter has luckily recovered and will look to bounce back this Saturday in the $70,000 Class 3 race over 1100m.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Reigning Singapore champion trainer Michael Clements couldn’t be happier with his Tuesday quartet of Raffles Cup contenders in barrier heat No 2 less than two weeks ahead of their Group 1 assignment on September 18.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Trainer David Kok’s astute placing of his small team of horses paid dividends again when Happy Moment doubled up on the quick back-up on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
All the pre-race hype had centred around South African newcomer Katak in the run-up to Saturday’s headline event, the $85,000 Class 2 Division 1 race (1200m) on Polytrack, but it was one of the forgotten horses, Gold Star who stole the thunder.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
After nearly three years without finding the line, Group 3 winner King Louis finally reclaimed his long-lost crown, never mind if it came in a more modest $50,000 Class 4 Division 2 race on the Polytrack mile on Saturday.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Former Singapore superstar Inferno won his first race in Australia at only his second start on Saturday, and a Group 2 race for good measure!
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Local jockey Mohd Zaki scored a unexpected hat-trick of wins with three outsiders Longhu, Sun Conqueror and by far the longest-priced in From The Navy on Saturday.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Noh Senari’s absence from the races has been notable for a while, with persistent rumours of retirement swirling about, and upon checking, the heavyweight jockey confirmed he has hung up his boots.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Saturday, 4th September 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
- Sat, Sep 04, 2021
Trainer Mark Walker has decided to pull Elliot Ness back inside the short sprint bubble as the Polytrack 1100m record holder resumes this Saturday.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
After setting the pace from the word go, Michael Clements lost the yellow jersey to Mark Walker last week.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
A recent high-profile export that fell by the wayside, along with the bleak outlook brought by the global pandemic shouldn’t have led a horse like Katak to Kranji.
- Thu, Sep 02, 2021
SINGAPORE AUGUST MEETING 2021 - SUNDAY, 29 AUGUST 2021
2021 August
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
A bit of tinkering in the training of Watch Out Boss paid handsome dividends on Sunday, especially to those who took a chance with the $195 smokie.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Singaporean trainer David Kok had a day out with a rare double when Happy Moment and Dimesso saluted on Sunday.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Maximilian’s win in the $30,000 Class 5 Division 2 (Polytrack 1600m) on Sunday might not have got scribes rushing to their notebooks, but it still sealed two mini milestones of sorts.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
Young trainer Jason Ong’s recent prolific run keeps chugging along with a terrific treble courtesy of Special Ops, Hosayliao and Universal Empire on Sunday.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Trainer Michael Clements thought better of getting On Line out of his comfort zone again as he brings the honest sort back from a four-month spell in the $70,000 Class 3 race over 1000m on Polytrack this Sunday.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021 Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 29th August 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
- Sat, Aug 28, 2021
Local trainer Jason Ong looks to continue the rich vein of form he has struck in the last six weeks or so.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
The buzz is all about Hakim Kamaruddin these days, like how he’s riding in such hot form he could also win on a broomstick.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021 Singapore racing best bets, race analysis looking at the full Singapore card Sunday, 29th August 2021 with selections & information on all the contenders.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021
Trainer Desmond Koh is glad he gave Sun Ops another two weeks to sharpen up ahead of his racing comeback this Sunday.
- Wed, Aug 25, 2021 SINGAPORE AUGUST MEETING 2021 - SUNDAY, 22 AUGUST 2021
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Tim Fitzsimmons keeps stamping himself as one of the young trainers to watch in Singapore after he saddled another double on Sunday.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Top sprinter Lim’s Lightning giving weight all round while coming back from a two-month break did give trainer Daniel Meagher some legitimate concerns, but the ease of the win in Sunday’s $100,000 Kranji Stakes A race (1400m) quickly allayed them.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Diamond Mine has not exactly been trainer Steven Burridge’s best friend or punters’ pal, but a daring change of tack to leading tactics has put the polish back on Sunday.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
The real Prosperous Return has finally stood up in the $70,000 Kranji Stakes C (1600m) on Sunday.
2021 September
- Thu, Sep 16, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive review of Happy Valley races.
- Wed, Sep 15, 2021 Brett Davis provides exclusive preview of Happy Valley races.
- Mon, Sep 13, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive review of Sha Tin races.
- Sun, Sep 12, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive preview of Sha Tin races.
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive review of Happy Valley races.
- Wed, Sep 08, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive preview of Happy Valley races.
- Mon, Sep 06, 2021 Brett Davis provides exclusive review of Sha Tin races.
- Sun, Sep 05, 2021
Brett Davis provides exclusive preview of Sha Tin races.
2021 September
- Thu, Sep 09, 2021
The 2020 Derby winner Serpentine has been sold to major Australian owner Lloyd Williams and is to join Joseph O’Brien.
2021 August
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021It was billed as the race of the season.
- Mon, Aug 30, 2021
It was billed as the race of the season.
- Thu, Aug 26, 2021
The much-anticipated return bout between Joe Lau’s Sacred Capital and Wayne Smith’s Star Of Yiu Cheung, draws closer with Sunday’s 30th running of the Group 1 Macau Gold Cup over 1800 metres.
- Mon, Aug 23, 2021
Eric Cheung has enjoyed a wonderful first season as a senior rider and he added to that with another four winners over the weekend, to take him to 56 winners for the season, and sounding an ominous warning to champion jockey Luis Corrales for next year.
