Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday could have been an opportunity to showcase show jumping racing at its best, but instead three of the game’s most troubled and controversial areas were laid bare. Dan Skelton has made it clear all season that Gray Dawning’s main target is the Gold Cup, but he seemed to be […]
Brisbane breeder-owner Errol O’Shea is delighted to present his first horse at public auction during the Australian Pacing Gold Queensland Yearling Sale at the Ipswich Turf Club on Sunday 8 February. Ultimate Machete – father of sale 33 O’Shea, who has been associated with the sport for 50 years, mainly as a trainer and driver, […]
Less than two months after export to South Korea, father of the fifth harvest Mor Spirit reportedly died on January 2, according to Korea Racing Authority pedigree records. Eskendereya’s son was 13. Although KRA is not reporting the cause of death, an international blood testing agent familiar with the stallion’s situation who asked not to […]
John Kasbar announced the return of the Third Harvest Father on February 4 Dear ladies to Florida. The multiple stakes winner and graduated stakes performer will be at Solera Farm near Williston, Florida during the upcoming 2026 breeding season. Sweetontheladies, a precocious son of leading father Spinning candy will be owned by The Four Horsemen […]
On a weekend where the big favorite for the Champion Hurdle retired mid-stage and the two best horses in the world continued their merry way in Hong Kong, today’s article still saw only one contender for the lead: writes Tony Stafford. I emphasize that I was not pressured by the editor of this column. However, […]
London, Ontario, February 4, 2026 –The fifth annual London Classic Yearling Sale (LCYS) is now accepting entries for the 2026 edition, which will take place on October 13 and 14 at the Western Fair District’s J-AAR Expo Center in London, Ontario. Yearling preview day takes place on Monday, October 12. 2025 London Classic sales topper […]
Warren Greatrex is excited about All In You’s chances in the William Hill Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday. The six-year-old was bought from Gary Moore’s yard for £90,000 in October and was snapped up by Dance And Glance in his first start for new connections at Ascot in December, before completely reversing that form at […]
Racing Queensland has revealed the finalists for the 2025 Queensland Harness Awards. The Queensland Harness Awards, held at Victoria Park on Sunday, March 1, will recognize the Sunshine State’s outstanding pacers, trotters and competitors over the past year. Always consistent pacesetter The Concierge (Always B Miki) and trotting superstar Gus (Majestic son) join three-time reigning […]
Featuring NZB Standardbred Group One alumni including current racing starsArafura (NZ), Marketplace (NZ) and Republican Party (NZ) to name a few, buyers will be happy to the Karaka And Church sales space to find siblings for racetrack stars to be offered in just a few days during the 2026 edition of the National Yearling Sale. Some […]
A chance meeting led to Genevieve Crawford preparing a stellar draft for this month’s National Yearling Sale. Crawford has done a lot of hands-on work at previous sales, but this year she will be offering seven yearlings for sale under her own name. This step is another achievement for the rider who has already made […]