The Charlie Johnston-trained 9-4 chance had an impressive performance, coming from off the pace to defeat market rival Pagliacci in the shadow of the stands. This horse shows potential to excel in longer trips once the turf season begins in March. Jockey Probert commented on the horse, stating that he was still somewhat inexperienced but improved as the race went […]
After winning a 1m4f handicap under Jack Kearney, Old Peculier was downsized in distance for the mile handicap. He won even more decisively this time, with teenage sensation Keithen Kennedy in the saddle. Kennedy, a 16-year-old apprentice from Monasterevin in County Kildare, is attached to the Jessica Harrington stable. This win marked his fourth career victory. Old Peculier justified his […]
Falbrav, a highly accomplished racehorse, trained by Luciano d’Auria in Italy and later by Luca Cumani in Newmarket, passed away on Friday morning. He had the unique achievement of winning eight Group 1 races in five different countries. Falbrav had retired from stallion duties in Japan in 2015 due to health issues but remained at Shadai Stallion Station. According to […]
The decision to shut down horse racing in Macau has left many questioning whether the industry can be revived. Singapore, another previously thriving racing jurisdiction in Asia, is also scheduled to end racing this year. The lack of promotion and cancellation of horse imports to Macau has led to diminishing fields and concerns about the long-term future of racing. The […]
The all-weather meeting in the Winter Million’s inaugural year in 2022 and last season had to be run in the afternoon because both jumping days were canceled due to a frozen turf track. However, in an effort to increase viewership and betting turnover on a Premier raceday with meetings at Ascot and Haydock, Lingfield’s fixture on the same day has […]
The 26-year-old jump jockey had an early lead in the race for the jump jockeys’ title. However, his progress was halted on Boxing Day when he took a severe fall during the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle. This fall resulted in a knee injury that has kept him out of action for three weeks. Although he initially planned to return […]
French gambling company Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) has sold Sporting Index to Spreadex in a deal that was completed in November. However, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Tuesday that it has issued an initial enforcement order under the Enterprise Act 2002. The CMA is considering whether the sale has created a merger that could result in a […]
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The array of food vendors, well-manned drinks outlets, craft stalls, and even a brass band on stilts made for a contrasting experience compared to the last time I visited the track. During my previous visit, shortly after the pandemic, the lack of catering and long queues for a warm can of Guinness were inexcusable. However, this time they have transformed […]
Cruddace holds a prominent position in the racing and betting industries, having served as Betfair’s chief legal and regulatory officer over ten years ago. Throughout his career, he has become known for his ability to make strong statements that capture attention. For example, he described participants’ focus on media rights payments as “economically illiterate,” which garnered attention from owners and […]