The best jumps horse in training has an official rating of 180 and has only been beaten twice over fences. Both defeats were at Punchestown – in a race last year and on his reappearance in the John Durkan Chase. There were excuses for those losses. His surprise defeat in the previous year’s race was after a monumental effort to […]
JJ Slevin made a late surge to overtake Rachael Blackmore and win the race by a neck, with Dinoblue finishing third. The race lacked star contenders but made up for it with an exciting finish, as all three frontrunners had a chance at the last jump. The Cheltenham winner seemed poised for victory before the final two fences but ultimately […]
Webber, 65, will be sending out his final runners in Britain next month from his base in Cropredy, Oxfordshire. He has lived in Cropredy for most of his life and saddled his first runner in 1995. He plans to potentially have a runner in France in June. The decision to sell Cropredy Lawn farm was influenced by the passing of […]
When it comes to American events, the energy is typically higher, and this holds true for big US race meetings. While US racetracks may not offer the same uniqueness as British and Irish racecourses, the broadcasts enhance the experience. They employ new camera angles, drones, and various techniques to immerse the viewer in the heart of the action. In contrast […]
The legendary jockey Frankie Dettori is set to ride in the Kentucky Derby, making only his second appearance in the race. His previous ride was in 2000, where he finished sixth aboard China Visit, and he has been in fine form since delaying his retirement for a stint in the US. Dettori recently produced a major Grade 1 upset at […]
The white paper contains several proposals, and while the direction of some of them is unclear, clarity is expected soon. However, one area that the white paper did not address adequately is gambling advertising. This has been a subject of much debate and is likely to be revisited in the near future.
A 54-year-old veteran horse trainer, O’Brien, will be presenting the hot favorite City Of Troy in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. He will also be recognized with a medal in honor of his induction. O’Brien expressed his gratitude, stating that it is a privilege for him and something unexpected, having worked with remarkable people and horses. O’Brien began […]
The seven-year-old made a winning seasonal debut in the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse in December before fending off Flooring Porter to win the Stayers’ Hurdle. He will instead take in the Punchestown Boodles Champion Hurdle on Friday. Only four runners were declared for the 2m½f contest, with Mullins responsible for all bar one of the field in his bid for […]
Victor Torp and Ben Sheaf missed out at the weekend due to muscle strains and remain doubtful for the upcoming games. April has been a tense month for the Championship’s leading clubs, with the top four struggling for consistency. Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich has gone four games without a victory, but despite this, they remain in a strong position as Leeds […]
In his recent run in the Mersey Novices’ Hurdle, he showed strong enthusiasm in a slowly-paced race, following his defeat by the exceptional Ballyburn in the Gallagher at Cheltenham. I have a hunch that jockey Danny Mullins might consider returning to front-running tactics, which could be beneficial given the shorter distance of this upcoming race. When previously employed, such tactics […]