Skellet Withdrawn from 1,000 Guineas as Top Contenders Hold Their Spot for Newmarket Classics next Month

The Kingman half-sister to Skitter Scatter, Skellet, was last seen finishing second in the Group 3 Oh So Sharp Stakes at Newmarket in October. Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby narrowed down his potential team to two, removing 25-1 chances Devoted Queen and Romantic Style. The Criterium International winner trained by David Menuisier was disappointing when beaten at Longchamp on his return […]

American Affair boosts Jim Goldie’s family success with Sunday Series victory

The trainer, known for winning frequently at the course, recently saw success with Classy Al and American Affair, both wearing the Barraston Racing silks. Classy Al, the 4-1 joint-favourite, triumphed under jockey Paul Mulrennan, marking a special occasion on the eve of the jockey’s 42nd birthday. Trainer Goldie mentioned that Classy Al is a homebred with a strong lineage of […]

Trainers’ chief says new levy deal would enable more balanced racing programme as talks resume

Talks between racing and bookmaker representatives resumed on Monday in an effort to reach a voluntary agreement on changes to the levy. Time is running out before ministers must update parliament on the progress of the negotiation. The levy, which serves as British racing’s central funding system, was last reformed in 2017. The government at the time had committed to […]

Willie Mullins pursues title with El Fabiolo, Gaelic Warrior and Impaire Et Passe at Sandown

The trainer has entered five horses in the bet365 Celebration Chase, which is the only Grade 1 race on the card. The competing horses include El Fabiolo, Gaelic Warrior, Appreciate It, Dysart Dynamo, and Saint Sam. The opposition may include defending champion Jonbon and Champion Chase winner Captain Guinness. In the bet365 Oaksey Chase, Appreciate It, Asterion Forlonge, Bachasson, Easy […]

Donnacha O’Brien lavishes praise on Gladness winner Yosemite Valley in Racing Post interview.

The O’Brien family had a memorable day at the races as sons Donnacha and Joseph upstaged their father in the feature Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes. They even fought it out for the finish. Following the race, O’Brien commented on the performance of the winning horse, expressing his belief in the horse’s potential and discussing potential future races and plans. He […]

Billy Loughnane hailed as best young rider ‘since Walter Swinburn’ by Stan Moore after Group 3 victory in Germany

Trainer Moore called Queues Likely’s performance in the race remarkable. The filly’s impressive growth and form, as well as her prior performance, were validating factors for their expectations. Moore expressed satisfaction and pride in Queues Likely’s achievement. Additionally, he praised jockey Loughnane for his expert navigation and strategic race-riding, especially considering Loughnane’s youth and relative inexperience. The victory marked a […]