Badel’s in rare company after history-equalling win
Alexis Badel has been a hit ever since he switched his tack to Hong Kong and on Sunday afternoon (June 19) the Frenchman put himself...
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Robbie Dolan swaps the whip for a mic in The Voice audition
Since arriving in Australia from Ireland, top Sydney hoop Robbie Dolan has made a name for himself on Australia’s biggest racing stage. But he will...
Exultant bows out as one of Hong Kong’s all-time greats
Exultant, one of the greatest champions in the history of Hong Kong racing, will farewell fans at a retirement ceremony this Saturday (26 June) in...
Ancient Spirit to stand at White Robe Lodge
New Zealand’s White Robe Lodge will welcome the addition of Ancient Spirit to their stallion roster this coming breeding season. A multiple Group Two winning...
Champion miler Circus Maximus to Windsor Park
Triple Group One winning miler Circus Maximus has been secured to stand at Windsor Park Stud for the 2021 breeding season. Aptly named due to...
US Navy Flag joins the Oaks Stud
Multiple Group One winner US Navy Flag will bolster The Oaks Stud’s stallion roster for the forthcoming breeding season, where he will stand at $15,000+GST....
Tony Cruz and Matthew Chadwick combine with Beauty Smile to win Chinese New Year Cup
Tony Cruz maintains Beauty Smile is still a work in progress after the Irish import’s dominant performance to claim the Class 1 Chinese New Year...
Cunningham honoured by Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association
Curraghmore’s Gordon Cunningham has been acknowledged by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) with the Wild Geese trophy, an award sponsored by the Aga Khan...
Seven-Time Group One Winner Retired
Top Aidan O'Brien-trained mare Magical has run her last race with connections confirming the retirement of the multiple Group One winner.
Hong Kong Jockey Club overcomes pandemic challenge to stage unique HKIR
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges saluted Hong Kong’s “unique spirit and resilience” after a successful staging of the LONGINES Hong...
Ireland’s Mogul continues Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore’s successful connection
Vindicating Aidan O’Brien’s long-held faith, Mogul has emphatically underlined claims as heir apparent to Ballydoyle’s throne after claiming victory in the HK$20 million LONGINES Hong...
Ryan Moore bids for defining glory aboard Magical in the Hong Kong Cup
Champion British jockey Ryan Moore believes Magical is primed to forge rare new territory for Aidan O’Brien in the HK$28 million Group 1 LONGINES Hong...
Magical has star billing at the Hong Kong International Races
Aidan O’Brien is satisfied with reports out of Sha Tin as his stable’s travelling trio Magical, Order Of Australia and Mogul wind up for Sunday’s...
Romanised readies for Golden Sixty task ahead of possible career finale
There has been something mesmerising about the sight of Vincent Ho sitting and waiting to pull the trigger aboard Golden Sixty during his inexorable rise...
Exultant gears up to recapture Hong Kong Vase crown
Exultant is already proven as one of the best stayers Hong Kong has ever produced but this Sunday (13 December) at Sha Tin he has...
Magical heads world class line-up selected for HKIR
Magical is among a stellar line-up of 45 horses selected for the HK$95 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on Sunday, 13...
Mixed Fortunes For Aidan O’Brien At Draw
English Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck is predicted to start an outright favourite to deliver Aidan O'Brien his maiden win in a Melbourne Cup.
Aidan O’Brien Sending Stars To Melbourne
Irish master trainer Aidan O'Brien has placed six horses into quarantine for the Melbourne spring carnival headed by 2019 Epsom Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck.
OTI’s Cup hopes step out around the globe
Terry Henderson's OTI Racing has key runners all over the world this weekend, including former English stayer Young Rascal at Moonee Valley.
Melbourne Cup on agenda for Coolmore team
Having won many of the big races around the globe, the Melbourne Cup remains high on the list of must-win races for the Coolmore outfit.
Magical in easy Tattersalls Gold Cup win
Magical has added another Group One to her tally in the Tattersalls Gold Cup as an odds-on favourite at the Curragh.
Six take on Stradivarius in Goodwood Cup
Irish Derby winner Santiago will be among six rivals for benchmark UK stayer Stradivarius in the Goodwood Cup.
Government delays Irish racing owners’ return
Owners will not return to Irish racecourses as planned after a delay to the Irish government's lockdown-lifting roadmap.
Irish fillies dominate in Group 1 French Oaks
Irish-trained fillies have made a sweep of the French Oaks placings with Fancy Blue winning for rookie trainer Donnacha O'Brien.
Magical makes effortless return to racing
Trainer Aidan O'Brien and jockey Seamus Heffernan capped a successful weekend of racing at the Curragh when Magical won the Group One Pretty Polly Stakes.