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2020 July
2020 June
  • Sun, Jun 21, 2020
    A Royal Ascot like no other...
    Royal Ascot in 2020 took place under unprecedented conditions, with the Covid-19 epidemic meaning the five-day spectacular was held behind closed doors for the first time in its history.
  • Sun, Jun 21, 2020
    Bolter Takes Coventry Stakes
    Nando Parrado became the longest priced winner in the modern era to take the G2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot.
  • Sun, Jun 21, 2020
    World Pool grows by nearly 50%
    This year's World Pool growing to £137 million, from £92.2 million in 2019, representing a 49% increase.
  • Thu, Jun 18, 2020
    Bargain purchase Sceptical aims at Diamond Jubilee Royal Ascot glory
    The Diamond Jubilee Stakes (1200m) is the last of three consecutive G1 features during Saturday's (20 June) spectacular eight-race simulcast programme, with rags-to-riches speedster Sceptical being the biggest story on the fifth and final day of the Royal Ascot meeting.
  • Wed, Jun 17, 2020
    Circus Maximus lands second Royal Ascot G1
    The Queen Anne Stakes saw Circus Maximus record a second G1 success at Royal Ascot. The Aidan O'Brien-trained four-year-old won the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot in 2019.
  • Wed, Jun 17, 2020
    Pyledriver springs King Edward surprise
    Pyledriver saw off all comers to record an 18/1 success in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes over a mile and a half, marking the son of Harbour Watch as a live contender for the G1 Investec Derby (Epsom Downs, Saturday, July 4).
  • Tue, Jun 16, 2020
    Stradivarius and Dettori seeking a third Gold Cup win at Ascot
    Of all the stars gracing Royal Ascot's five-day spectacle few if any are anticipated to shine brighter than Stradivarius as he quests for a third consecutive victory in Thursday's (18 June) G1 Gold Cup, that historic contest over the stamina-sapping 3991m of the famous Berkshire track.


2020 July
  • Thu, Jul 09, 2020
    Rebuilding Skywalk to bridge three-month gap
    Going back-to-back is a dime a dozen in racing, but to earn it in the highlight race at either end of an unscheduled three-month break triggered by a deadly virus not many had heard of a few months earlier, that would be the offbeat feat Skywalk will attempt to pull off this Saturday.
  • Wed, Jul 08, 2020
    Logan's Lad out to Makkem run
    While the world had come to a standstill, time seems to have also frozen for Donna Logan’s brilliant sprinter Makkem Lad during the break - but in a good way.
  • Tue, Jul 07, 2020
    Clements starts re-Count towards Kranji Mile
    Leading trainer Michael Clements views Saturday’s $100,000 Class 1 race over 1200m on Polytrack as a nice kickoff point for Countofmontecristo towards the Kranji Mile.
2020 June
  • Wed, Jun 24, 2020
    Duric happy he stuck it out
    Champion jockey Vlad Duric feels ready to pick up where he left off, even if, as one of the hoops who wage a daily battle with the weighing scales, there is still a few extra calories to burn.
  • Mon, Jun 22, 2020
    Singapore Turf Club to resume local racing behind closed doors
    With Singapore moving into Phase Two of the post-circuit breaker period on 19 June 2020, the Club has received approval from the Government to resume racing behind closed doors on 11 July 2020, with strict health and Safe Management Measures in place.


2020 July
  • Tue, Jul 07, 2020
    Yiu’s still swinging as title challenge intensifies
    Zac Purton has the jockeys’ title more or less wrapped up – the shiny bow is all that’s needed – but the trainers’ race has plenty of yardage left with three race meetings to go, and Ricky Yiu is hoping to maintain his recent, dramatic form.
  • Sat, Jul 04, 2020
    Hong Kong Direct - Meeting - 84 - 5th July 2020 -John Moore – Legacy part two
    On this week’s show we pay tribute to John Moore, the most successful trainer in Hong Kong racing history as he prepares to retire at the end of the season. As well as the second part of a special feature on the golden years of his career, Edward Sadler and David Morgan discuss the Australian’s impact in Hong Kong and preview this weekend’s feature race at Sha Tin.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020
    Teetan’s red-hot form continues as exciting youngsters take centre stage
    Karis Teetan surged past his best ever season’s tally of 84 wins late last month and the man dubbed the ‘Mauritian Magician’ is showing no signs of slowing with a full book of 11 rides this Sunday (5 July) at Sha Tin, including the exciting youngster Armando in the Class 2 Yan Chau Tong Handicap (1200m).
  • Wed, Jul 01, 2020
    Columbus helps Purton’s cause, Yiu keeps Lui at bay
    Columbus County struck a blow for Zac Purton and this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby crop with a victory full of promise in the Class 2 Hong Kong Reunification Cup Handicap (1800m) at Sha Tin on Wednesday, 1 July.
2020 June
  • Fri, Jun 26, 2020
    Purton hungry for more after midweek four
    Zac Purton boosted his championship claims on Wednesday night with a fantastic four-timer at Happy Valley and this Saturday (27 June) at Sha Tin he is aiming to draw further clear of great rival Joao Moreira with a full book of 10 rides.
  • Tue, Jun 23, 2020
    Personal best beckons for Karis Teetan
    There are seven meetings left in the 2019/20 Hong Kong racing season and while the talk of the town has been the champion jockey race between Zac Purton and Joao Moreira, it’s the man dubbed the ‘Mauritian Magician’ who has stolen the spotlight of late with seven wins from the last two race meetings.
  • Fri, Jun 19, 2020
    Ho hungry for more as Southern Legend eyes Premier Plate
    Vincent Ho bagged his first Group 1 victory aboard Southern Legend in the FWD Champions Mile and on Sunday (21 June) at Sha Tin they pair up again in search of more Pattern-race success when they tackle the HK$3.25 million G3 Premier Plate Handicap (1800m).
  • Mon, Jun 15, 2020
    Teetan strikes four as Eagle soars
    Lakeshore Eagle soared to a third win on the bounce and initiated a mid-card four-timer for Karis Teetan who continued a flaming streak at Sha Tin on Sunday, 14 June.


2020 July
  • Sat, Jul 11, 2020
    Mark Story, Dia Road Among Top Names Seeking Sunday Trophies
    Racing continues in Korea with no spectators and no betting but at least on the track there is, for now at least, some semblance of normality and Sunday promises a feast of action in the shape of several Trophy Exchange races, plus an Oaks trial, at Seoul and Busan.
2020 June


2020 July
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2020
    Hats off to the Queen
    Or to her horse Tactical who won the July Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday.
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2020
    Keeneland's big day
    The spring meeting had to be put off but eventually it's here.
  • Mon, Jul 06, 2020
    Raiders conquer Chantilly
    There weren't many of them as the quarantine restrictions impact, but there was top quality.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    All You Need Is Love
    Love is all you need if your name is Aidan O'Brien and you want to win your 8th Epsom Oaks.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Eclipse Stakes G1 2020
    Named in honour of one of the greatest horses of all time, the Eclipse Stakes always gathers a star-studded field.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Sha Tin on Sunday
    The interest here is in the jockey championship rivalry between Zac Purton and Joao Moreira.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020
    4th July at Belmont
    There's top racing all round the world this weekend and it starts in New York on Friday.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020
    Epsom Derby Day 2020
    It may not be on the usual date but at least it will be at Epsom.
2020 June
  • Mon, Jun 29, 2020
    Chrono Genesis outstanding
    In the Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin on Sunday the race went to the brilliant Chrono Genesis.
  • Mon, Jun 29, 2020
    Korean racing is back
    Although it is behind closed doors there is also no betting as the KRA does not have remote betting facilities. This means that the fans are not able to watch on TV.
  • Sun, Jun 28, 2020
    Boil over at Sha Tin
    The Lantau Island Class 2 at Sha Tin on Sunday was a mega-upset.
  • Sun, Jun 28, 2020
    Pretty Polly day at the Curragh
    Aidan O'Brien could saddle yet another winner in the G1 over 2000m and again only 5 runners – where are all the horses?
  • Fri, Jun 26, 2020
    Irish Derby 2020
    There are 15 runners lined up for this 2400m classic. While it is open to fillies as usual there aren't any in the line up.
  • Fri, Jun 26, 2020
    Sha Tin Saturday
    This last Saturday in June has a lot of Class 4 races and one Class 2 at the end of the card.
  • Sun, Jun 21, 2020
    King Frankie
    He's now won each of the Group races at the Royal meeting and finished up riding a treble on the Saturday.
  • Sat, Jun 20, 2020
    Ascot Day 5
    This looks to be an excellent final day to this strange meeting.
  • Sat, Jun 20, 2020
    Belmont Stakes Day in America
    It's normally the third leg of the Triple Crown but this year it is the first leg and has a different trip but it's still the Belmont Grade 1.
  • Sat, Jun 20, 2020
    Some surprises on Day 4
    With the going drying out a bit it was still basically soft and so there were a few surprise results.
  • Fri, Jun 19, 2020
    Ascot Day 4
    The going is again expected to be soft as the rain – while not as pervasive as on Thursday – has not entirely gone away.
  • Fri, Jun 19, 2020
    Stradivarius a rare gem
    Both Stardivarius the horse and Stradivarious the maker of musical instruments are now synonymous with perfection.
  • Thu, Jun 18, 2020
    Ascot Day 3
    And that mean's Gold Cup day!
  • Thu, Jun 18, 2020
    Dettori to the Tower?
    Following the close defeat of The Queen's First Receiver in the Hampton Court, Frankie Dettori fears being sent to the Tower.
  • Wed, Jun 17, 2020
    Ascot Day 2
    There's only two Group races today but some really good handicaps if you are brave enough.
  • Mon, Jun 15, 2020
    Karis Teetan's 4 timer!
    Marriage must be agreeing with him as he's ridden 12 winners at the last 6 meetings.
  • Mon, Jun 15, 2020
    Now for the Derby!
    At Cologne on Sunday Wonderful Moon had no trouble in winning the G2 feature.
  • Sun, Jun 14, 2020
    Cologne Sunday
    The feature is the G2 Sparkasse Kölnbonn Union Rennen is for 3yos over 2200m.
  • Sat, Jun 13, 2020
    Ogden Phipps at Belmont
    Still behind closed doors, the Ogden Phipps is the feature of North American racing this weekend.


2020 July
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2020
    Feehan first-up for Surprise Baby
    Trainer Paul Preusker has taken a patient approach with Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) contender Surprise Baby this year.
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2020
    Reunited and it feels so good
    One of the most formidable partnerships in Australasian jumps racing continued their undefeated record at Wanganui on Friday when winning the Brian FM Open Hurdle (2400m).
  • Fri, Jul 10, 2020
    Wet track test for Jakkalbomb
    Group Three performer Jakkalbomb will be able to answer the question of whether she can handle a heavy track when she contests the Barfoot & Thompson Body Corporate 1200 at Ellerslie on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jul 09, 2020
    Dez out to defend crown
    Waipukurau trainer Simon Wilson has welcomed the announcement that the Gr.3 Winter Cup (1600m) will take place next month.
  • Thu, Jul 09, 2020
    Marsh team ramping up
    Stephen Marsh has his bases covered this weekend as the only trainer in the country to have runners at all three galloping meetings.
  • Thu, Jul 09, 2020
    Winsloe changes tack with stable trio
    Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe thought he would have a couple of nice chances in the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) this year, however, its absence as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced him to change tack.
  • Wed, Jul 08, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 8th July 2020
    Countofmontecristo begins Kranji Mile campaign; Victorian horses barred from racing in NSW; Raceform returns in new season
  • Wed, Jul 08, 2020
    Parkes eyes membership in 1000-club
    Wanganui jockey Johnathan Parkes will begin the quest for the final 100 winners he needs to join the New Zealand 1000-win jockey club when he rides at his home track on Friday.
  • Wed, Jul 08, 2020
    Sydney campaign for The Bostonian
    Multiple Group One winner The Bostonian is set to cross the Tasman once again this spring to try and add to his elite-level tally.
  • Tue, Jul 07, 2020
    Polly Grey pleases with black-type placing
    The Kiwi connections of smart mare Polly Grey were delighted to see the daughter of Azamour show a glimpse of her ability when finishing second in the Listed Winter Championship Series Final (1600m) at Flemington on Saturday behind impressive winner Sircconi.
  • Tue, Jul 07, 2020
    Schofer back on the horse
    Weight, it’s the bane of many jockeys’ existence, and late last year it became a bit too much for talented apprentice Hazel Schofer.
  • Mon, Jul 06, 2020
    Family affair for Morell
    It was a true family affair for local trainer John Morell at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Mon, Jul 06, 2020
    Former Kiwis make mark at ‘Bool
    Former New Zealand-trained gallopers made an impact at Warrnambool on Sunday, headed by Gobstopper, who landed the feature race, the Kevin Lafferty Hurdle (3200m) with a hard-fought win over fellow Kiwi Woodsman.
  • Mon, Jul 06, 2020
    NZ Briefs for 6th July 2020
    Dee to have surgery on broken collarbone; Grylls hoping for further opportunity; Winter Cup reinstated
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Bambry strikes treble at Awapuni
    Foxton trainer Chrissy Bambry continued her red-hot run of form since racing recommenced following the COVID-19 hiatus, as she registered a winning treble at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Red letter day for Waddell
    Leading rider Jason Waddell had two reasons to celebrate a successful return to racing at Te Rapa on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Richards brings up first solo century
    Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards brought up his first century of training wins in New Zealand in his own right after Bak Da Master scored in the first race at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Rogerson team starts in style
    Team Rogerson started a big day at Te Rapa on Saturday in fine style with a victory by promising two-year-old filly De La Terre.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Sanson makes first day a winning one
    Apprentice jockey Maria Sanson kicked off her career in fine style at Awapuni on Saturday when she picked up her first career victory on her raceday debut.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Tellyawhat scores for Sharrock at Te Rapa
    Visiting Taranaki trainer Allan Sharrock struck gold with his first runner following the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown when Tellyawhat notched an impressive victory at Te Rapa.
  • Sun, Jul 05, 2020
    Vile delighted with local double
    Trainer Gary Vile was to the fore on his home turf at Awapuni on Saturday, picking up a pair of wins from the team of six runners he had entered for the meeting.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020
    Benner happy with promising duo
    Johno Benner has a bit of time for promising galloper Happy Star and the Otaki horseman, who trains in partnership with Hollie Wynyard, is excited to kick-off his preparation at Awapuni on Saturday.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020
    New Zealand racing calendar confirmed
    More than 1,000 race meetings at 51 venues throughout New Zealand were confirmed today by the Dates Committee of the Racing Industry Transition Agency (RITA) for the forthcoming racing year.
  • Fri, Jul 03, 2020