A good bet on the four Group 1 events, including the Longines Hong Kong International Races on December 14 at Sha Tin Racecourse, could be: How many of the four will be won by Hong Kong runners? “Two” would be a tough selection for the world’s record money earner Romantic warrior seeking his fourth consecutive […]
Anderson Farms in Ontario, Canada announced on December 9 that it had acquired and already syndicated a proven stallion Sergei Prokofiev a son of Scat Daddy who was bred by the farm and went on to become the leading first year sire of 2024 in Britain and Ireland. Sergei Prokofiev is Anderson Farms’ first yearling […]
At Fasig-Tipton’s The November Sale, Newmarket, England-based Ace Stud made a splash when it donated $5 million to secure Puca, the dam of the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner. Magician and winner of Belmont Stakes (G1). Dornoch . That was immediately the expectation He shoots would go abroad. But Paul Curran, Ace’s bloodline and racing manager, […]
Frankie Dettori’s farewell tour continues to South America this week, although there has been a change of plan where his glittering career, which includes two wins in the Epsom Derby (G1) and six in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), will end early next year. The world-famous jockey, who made a U-turn from his […]
Dual Melbourne Cup (G1)-winning trainer Joseph O’Brien believes so Al Riffa could give him a first winner at the prestigious international meeting in Hong Kong when the entire stallion takes his chance in the Hong Kong Vase (G1) on December 14 at Sha Tin Racecourse. Al Riffa, a 5-year-old from Coolmore’s late father sensation Wootton […]
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Karl Burke has pulled a lot of rabbits out of the hat over the years. But turning a 12,000 guinea yearling into a €2.6 million (US$3,027,440, €1 = US$1.16) filly in training is certainly a personal record, even by his lofty standards. That monstrous touch was achieved after the winner of the Prix Miesque (G3). […]
FIFA has revealed the full fixtures and kick-off times for the 2026 World Cup, meaning England now know when and where they will play their group matches in North America. The draw for the group stage took place on Friday, but match times were not confirmed until Saturday as FIFA tried to organize matches at […]
Historically known for its championship-level Arabian purebred racing, the Abu Dhabi Turf Club aims to increase its thoroughbred racing profile and become a top-class destination for runners from around the world. The first step on that path is the HH The President Cup, a race worth AED 1 million, or approximately $272,294. The race will […]
Excitement filled the air as the Abu Dhabi Turf Club held the draw on December 4 for the prestigious 33rd UAE President Cup, which will be held on December 6 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Participants in the trek were accommodated in the beautiful Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club […]