I’ve got my Eurostar tickets all sorted out, although I must say that I’ve made the journey from London St Pancras to Gare du Nord more times than I can count, and it’s never been an enjoyable experience. Nevertheless, the 2024 Route des Etalons adventure is off to a good start as this leg of the trip went quite smoothly.
Head will continue to train the world’s best miler, QEII winner Big Rock, at the head of a 22-strong team for Yeguada. Italian-born Guarnieri has taken delivery of 11 horses in Chantilly after being contacted by racing managers for Yeguada principal Leopoldo Fernandez Pujals. Guarnieri expressed his excitement at training high-quality horses sent to him and described it as a […]
Mirazur West dominated the race under jockey Mark Walsh, displaying excellent jumping skills to secure a victory over Al Gasparo by 11 lengths. Tragically, D B Cooper suffered a fatal leg injury during the race. Mirazur West had previously finished as a runner-up to King Of Kingsfield in a Grade 1 Royal Bond hurdle and showed improvement in his recent […]
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) had raised concerns about the potential for a small number of trainers to stifle competition in major handicaps, especially the Randox Grand National at Aintree, which had reduced its maximum field to 34 runners from 40 this season. In response to this, the BHA proposed a change to the rules of racing, suggesting that a […]
Ascot officials have stated that restaging the entire card was not financially viable. This decision was highlighted by the BHA’s chief operations officer, Richard Wayman. He emphasized that while wholesale transfers of meetings are rare in Britain, they are often used as a starting point for discussions with stakeholders.
Brian Hughes is booked in the saddle, which is a positive factor. He sets the standard on ratings and should have the class to win after a 155-day break. Additionally, he is expected to step forward from last month’s debut effort over hurdles. Racing Post provides the best offers, all in one place.
The son of Churchill had a mixed 2023, winning only once but also placing well in the Dante Stakes, the Derby, and a US Grade 1 race. Despite finishing last in the Juddmonte International in August, he remains the highest-rated runner with a mark of 113. Trained by Gordon Elliott, he was narrowly defeated last year and put in a […]
Le Metayer, representing the Gordon Family, expressed their desire to have the horse arrive at Cheltenham in optimal condition. They expressed concern over the horse’s current lameness and the potential for further damage if rushed back. However, they remain hopeful that the horse will recover in time for the spring in France and haven’t given up on the idea of […]
Rothwell, currently lying fifth in the trainers’ championship, is having the best numerical season of his career. He has secured 34 winners and accumulated more than €400,000 in prize-money. Wicklow is known for its striking beauty, especially when covered with a layer of snow and frost, rendering it a mesmerizing sight. From the vantage point of his six-furlong gallop, Rothwell […]
The Winter Derby Trial, a six-runner contest previously held at Lingfield, serves as a precursor to the Group 3 Winter Derby on February 24, which will mark the first Group race at the Tapeta venue. This trial has been adjusted to cover a distance of 1m3f, a furlong longer than its previous setup. The competitive field includes notable contenders such […]