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Green Empress, was superb for Joseph O’Brien at ParisLongchamp today, taking the Qatar Prix Marcel Boussac and giving Owning Hill another Group 1 on Arc day. The two-year-old filly, ridden by Christophe Soumillon, won the Group 1 over 1,600 metres on good-to-soft ground. She hit the front inside the final half-furlong and held Christopher Head’s […]
Edward O’Grady, the Tipperary man who became a leading figure in Irish National Hunt racing, has left an estate valued at over €4 million. O’Grady died in July 2025 at the age of 75 after a short illness. He was champion jumps trainer in Ireland four times between 1977 and 1980 and saddled a total […]
A two-year-old filly by Nyquist won the Darley Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland on Friday, securing a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies. Emphatic took the lead from the start and held off a challenge from Summer Starlet in the stretch. The filly finished 1¼ lengths ahead, with Oh She Said Yes finishing third. […]
**Market order, best price** | Horse | Best price | Draw | |—|—|—| | Daryz | 13/8 | 5 | | Kalpana | 7/2 | 6 | | Maltese Cross | 7/1 | 11 | | Thundering On | 8/1 | 3 | | Varandir | 11/1 | 4 | | Diamond Necklace | 12/1 […]
Hidden Force, a homebred by Frankel owned by Godolphin, made a successful switch to sprinting when winning the G3 John Guest Racing Bengough Stakes at Ascot. The colt had not raced since finishing third in the Craven Stakes at Newmarket in April. He had undergone wind surgery before returning for the six-furlong contest. Hidden Force […]
It is a very exciting time of year at Closutton All roads lead to the Tingle Creek in December for Champion Chase winner Il Etait Temps, according to Patrick Mullins. The Jukebox Jury gelding defeated Jonbon by nine lengths in the Sandown contest last year before going on to win the day two feature at […]
Irish jockey extended his strong recent run on Wednesday by securing another winner at Catterick following a long journey for his mounts. Shane Gray, based in the north of England, traveled to the North Yorkshire track for two rides. His first mount finished second after a close contest in a handicap event. Thirty-five minutes later, […]
Princess Zahra Addresses 60th IFHA Conference in Paris More than 150 delegates from approximately 40 countries gathered in Paris for the 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities. The event reviewed the IFHA’s progress over six decades and examined current challenges and opportunities in global racing. Keynote Address Highlights Princess Zahra Aga Khan delivered the keynote […]
Paul Rhodes, who, with Anne Alston, wrote the hugely successful, The Greatness Of Galileo: The History making record breaking horse in 2019, has now authored Aidan O’Brien: A Statistical Phenomenon. Rhodes, founder and administrator of the Aidan O’Brien Fan Site, is THE foremost statistician and expert on the success of Aidan O’Brien’s phenomenal training career to […]
As the road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby heats up, five key prep races stand out as crucial opportunities for both fans and bettors. These races serve as vital stepping stones for contenders aiming to secure a spot in the Derby while offering lucrative betting prospects. This guide explores each race, spotlighting the top contenders, […]
