Khaadem Shocks the Odds: An Unlikely Triumph in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Royal Ascot witnesses an extraordinary upset as Khaadem, the $81 underdog, claims victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes.
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Tahiyra victory in Coronation Stakes, marking landmark win for Dermot Weld
In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Tahiyra emerged victorious in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, marking a historic moment for trainer Dermot...
Franki Dettori’s fairytale ending in his final Ascot Gold Cup
Frankie Dettori achieved a remarkable triumph in his final Gold Cup ride, as Courage Mon Ami displayed immense determination to defeat Coltrane in a thrilling...
Coolangatta and Cannonball ‘bloused’ at Ascot in King’s Stand Stakes
Despite the anticipation leading up to the King’s Stand Stakes at the Royal Ascot, the Australian contenders Coolangatta and Cannonball fell disappointingly short of expectations....
Fabulous four for Nelson and McDougal
The local training partnership of Paul Nelson and Corrina McDougal dominated proceedings at Hastings on Saturday, winning all four jumping races on the card including...
Nature Strip stuns the world with dominant Royal Ascot win
Australian sprinter Nature Strip has wowed the world with a 'scintillating' victory in the King's Stand Stakes (1000m) at Royal Ascot on Day 1 of...
Nature Strip ready to take on the world at Royal Ascot
While the 2022 King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot might look to be a match race between Golden Pal and Australia's Nature Strip, Chris Waller...
Kiwi superstar McDonald not resting on his laurels
With a fourth straight Sydney metropolitan century and seemingly a sixth Sydney jockeys’ premiership in the bag, Kiwi jockey James McDonald could be forgiven for...
Ricky Yiu changes tack, chases first Hong Kong Derby crown
Renowned for his nurturing of elite sprinting talents like Sacred Kingdom, Fairy King Prawn, Amber Sky and Ultra Fantasy – Ricky Yiu will make a...
Badel believes Turin Redsun’s best is yet to come
Turin Redsun’s timing couldn’t be better after his slashing second to California Spangle last month – pulling it all together for a performance that Alexis...
Purton’s faith in Hot King Prawn tempered by weight and barrier challenge
With six wins from eight rides aboard Hot King Prawn, Zac Purton has nothing but admiration for the crack sprinter but the four-time champion jockey...
California Spangle, Romantic Warrior head Hong Kong Derby selected runners
California Spangle and Romantic Warrior head an enthralling group of 14 selected runners for the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin...
Atomic Force debuts, Vincent Ho hunts FWD Champions Day targets
All eyes will be on Atomic Force at Happy Valley this Wednesday evening (9 March) as the talented youngster aims to transfer his European exploits...
Tony Cruz fuels Hong Kong Derby hopes with California Spangle’s triumph
California Spangle has earned a tilt at the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) next month after repelling a crack field in the Hong...
Golden Sixty rated joint-top miler in 2021 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings
Golden Sixty has advanced further to the top of racing’s global elite based on the 2021 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR), released by the...
Royal Ascot option for Probabeel
New Zealand Horse of the Year Probabeel is preparing for what will be her final campaign but there is a possibility the outstanding daughter of...
Fownes, Hayes take wraps off talented imports at Sha Tin
Caspar Fownes and David Hayes will unveil two potential BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) contenders when highly-credentialled imports Rocket Spade and Helene North Star debut...
No room for doubt as Dwyer reaches for more Vase glory
Sunday, December 12th, 2004: A nervous young jockey from Liverpool gazes round a star-studded Sha Tin paddock ahead of his ride on Andrew Balding’s Phoenix...
Zac Purton names Ryan Moore as hardest to beat for IJC title
Bidding to join Frankie Dettori and Douglas Whyte as a three-time winner of the HKD$800,000 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC), Zac Purton believes fellow dual...
Love takes out Prince of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot
Day Two of the 2021 Royal Ascot carnival was highlighted by Love’s win in the Group 1 Prince of Wales's Stakes as the star filly...
Tsar rules Valley with record-breaking victory for Tsui
Undaunted by the frustrations of Tsar’s challenging maiden Hong Kong season, Me Tsui’s persistence was doubly rewarded when the British import smashed the Happy Valley...
Addeybb back in town for Elleegant rematch
Life has come full circle for English jockey Tom Marquand as he prepares to reunite with the horse that launched him into the international spotlight....
Addeybb Heads Championships Entries
International raider Addeybb and local star Verry Elleegant are set for a Queen Elizabeth Stakes rematch during The Championships in Sydney.
Golden Sixty into top 10 as Hong Kong figures prominently in World’s Best rankings
Golden Sixty is within touching distance of status as the world’s premier miler based on the 2020 LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR), released by...
Maximus for Schofield in Sunday’s Hong Kong Classic Mile
A daring mid-race move by Chad Schofield catapulted Maximus into the thick of Four-Year-Old Classic Series contention and this Sunday (24 January) at Sha Tin...