The eight-year-old horse had not secured a victory since winning over the same course and distance on New Year’s Eve in 2021. This ended a 22-race drought for the horse, who denied the 9-4 favorite, Sassy Redhead. The win also marked the first success for Epsom-based handler Pattinson since June. The horse had been drawn in unfavorable starting positions and […]
Noche Negra, a rare Spanish-bred over jumps, carries the same Terry Spraggett silks as his illustrious sibling. He is seen as more of a staying prospect than the 2021 Champion Chase runner-up. Dobb emphasized their strategy during the race, stating that he aimed to fill up Noche Negra before making a late lunge, as the horse doesn’t perform as well […]
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 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 […]