It’s mid-January and the question of which horse Willie Mullins will train for the Cheltenham Festival is still unanswered. In recent years, Mullins has had great success at the festival, winning five of the last nine runnings. However, this year is proving to be more uncertain. Facile Vega, once seen as a potential contender, was beaten at Christmas and is […]
David Elsworth, a former racehorse trainer, wants to clarify that some of the content in this interview was obtained under duress and may not accurately portray his true nature. He emphasizes that he does not seek public displays of vanity. Elsworth, who is now 84 years old, appears to be in great shape, as does his Dachshund companion, Stretch, with […]
The daughter of Oasis Dream had a fantastic run up the rail rounding the home turn. Under the guidance of jockey Harry Davies, she held on gamely to secure the win. She faced tough competition from Landlordtothestars, but managed to stay in front. Inverlochy has been showcasing her versatility in recent months, with wins at both the Newcastle and Chelmsford […]
Cole’s horse, Imac Wood, emerged as the market leader and triumphed over his rivals in a race where long-time leader Ballybeen faltered. Ballybeen veered off course to the left, allowing Imac Wood to seize the opportunity and pass him on the inside rail as they turned for home. This win marked Cole’s second consecutive victory and provided a quick return […]
The Charlie Johnston-trained 9-4 chance had an impressive performance, coming from off the pace to defeat market rival Pagliacci in the shadow of the stands. This horse shows potential to excel in longer trips once the turf season begins in March. Jockey Probert commented on the horse, stating that he was still somewhat inexperienced but improved as the race went […]
After winning a 1m4f handicap under Jack Kearney, Old Peculier was downsized in distance for the mile handicap. He won even more decisively this time, with teenage sensation Keithen Kennedy in the saddle. Kennedy, a 16-year-old apprentice from Monasterevin in County Kildare, is attached to the Jessica Harrington stable. This win marked his fourth career victory. Old Peculier justified his […]
Falbrav, a highly accomplished racehorse, trained by Luciano d’Auria in Italy and later by Luca Cumani in Newmarket, passed away on Friday morning. He had the unique achievement of winning eight Group 1 races in five different countries. Falbrav had retired from stallion duties in Japan in 2015 due to health issues but remained at Shadai Stallion Station. According to […]
The decision to shut down horse racing in Macau has left many questioning whether the industry can be revived. Singapore, another previously thriving racing jurisdiction in Asia, is also scheduled to end racing this year. The lack of promotion and cancellation of horse imports to Macau has led to diminishing fields and concerns about the long-term future of racing. The […]
The all-weather meeting in the Winter Million’s inaugural year in 2022 and last season had to be run in the afternoon because both jumping days were canceled due to a frozen turf track. However, in an effort to increase viewership and betting turnover on a Premier raceday with meetings at Ascot and Haydock, Lingfield’s fixture on the same day has […]
The 26-year-old jump jockey had an early lead in the race for the jump jockeys’ title. However, his progress was halted on Boxing Day when he took a severe fall during the Grade 1 Formby Novices’ Hurdle. This fall resulted in a knee injury that has kept him out of action for three weeks. Although he initially planned to return […]