The horse Fasterslow surprised as a 20-1 outsider in the Grade 1 race last season, outpacing the 4-11 favorite Galopin Des Champs, trained by Willie Mullins. Fasterslow defeated Galopin Des Champs again in the John Durkan race at Punchestown in November and finished behind him in the Irish Gold Cup. However, their fortunes reversed in the recent Cheltenham Gold Cup, […]
As the racing season progresses, normal service is expected to resume this summer. Mark Clayton, the executive director, expressed his hope to finish the ongoing project during the gap between the June 11 and July 29 fixtures. However, he emphasized that nothing is certain, but that is their goal. Currently, the venue allows 150 racegoers. Clayton outlined the remaining work […]
The likes of Rogue Millennium and Fanny Logan have previously won this contest before going on to secure victories at Group level. Robert Havlin’s mount cruised through the race, showcasing great potential by winning with a 12-length lead. The horse, a daughter of Cracksman and owned by Anthony Oppenheimer, achieved her third career victory and may now move on to […]
American Sonja triumphed in a mile Listed race last June, distancing her nearest rivals by a length and three-quarters. Trainer O’Brien praised jockey Dylan for a splendid ride and noted Sonja’s maturity since last season. He hinted at potential future races at the Curragh and Saint-Cloud, as well as a possible venture to the U.S. Owner-breeder Jeffrey Hobby expressed confidence […]
AJ, 25, has partnered 13 winners from 45 rides as an amateur under rules. He completed his BHA training modules last year and has long had an ambition to step up and share the training licence with his dad. In recent years, he has taken on more responsibility at Jackdaws, particularly in sourcing talent at the sales. Now, AJ will […]
The trainer expressed satisfaction with the prize money and the quality of horses brought to the event. Francophone, who won the fillies’ handicap at 11-1, had a strong performance in her first run since finishing fifth in the May Hill Stakes at Doncaster. The trainer emphasized the filly’s potential and expressed confidence in her future success in black type company […]
The atmosphere at Sandown was buzzing, which had been missing in the past. This was evident as Harry Cobden, Patrick Wadge, and JP McManus were crowned champions before the opening race. There was also plenty of anticipation as Willie Mullins prepared to field a big team in pursuit of his first British trainers’ championship.
The jockey looked elegant as he skillfully avoided a penalty to secure a victory in the novice race for Eve Johnson Houghton last month. The trainer will be the one to decide on the next steps for the horse, with the possibility of aiming for a Group race on soft ground. The horse has shown significant improvement from its first […]
The battle-hardened six-year-old showed promise on turf last year with several good efforts but has since proven to be even better on sand over the winter. He comes to this race with two wins in his last five starts and has shown progression with career-best performances in his last two runs. These efforts have earned him a peak Racing Post […]
The horse drops into Class 4 company for the first time since its last win and appears ready to strike for the John and Sean Quinn combination. With a strong pedigree and the potential to be suited by the step up to a mile, the switch to turf should hold no fears. The rider, David Probert, adds to the potential […]