Ben Curtis secures profitable debut Kentucky Derby ride after successful start in the US.

Curtis has been based in Britain for the past ten years but recently relocated to ride at Fair Grounds racecourse in New Orleans, Louisiana for the winter. He finished in fourth place in the track’s winter meet jockeys championship after partnering with 43 winners. Curtis expressed his excitement about this opportunity and mentioned that he didn’t expect to be riding […]

Gordon Elliott anticipates Teahupoo to be a strong contender at Punchestown as he aims for a powerful finish to the season.

Elliott reached a notable landmark at Tramore on Monday when Touch Me Not provided him with a 200th winner in Ireland this season, a feat he has achieved only once before. The last time it happened was during the 2017-2018 season when Elliott ended with 210 winners, only two shy of Willie Mullins. He needs 11 more between now and […]

Confidence in The Real Whacker for Oaksey Chase with Sandown conditions set to suit

The eight-year-old, an 11-2 chance for the £80,000 contest, was pulled up in the Cheltenham Gold Cup last month. His trainer believes that testing ground was the sole reason for his exit before the second-last fence. Forecasting quicker conditions at the Esher venue this weekend, he expects an improved performance from last year’s Brown Advisory hero. “I couldn’t be happier […]

The Unique Legacy of Olivier Peslier in Modern Racing

A natural rider, Peslier relies on his intuition and feeling to navigate the racecourse. His riding style is characterized by its grace and elegance, but many trainers caution against emulating his relaxed body language in the saddle. Despite the ever-changing trends in French and international racing that often favor a different type of jockey, Peslier has successfully adapted to these […]

Irish Racing’s Looming Disaster: Can the Sport Survive on Our Screens?

The chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland, Suzanne Eade, admitted that it is unlikely for a suggested cabinet-approved amendment related to horse racing to be accepted. This admission comes after a long-standing position held by Browne, a dismissal of racing’s concerns about the potential impact of section 141. In an interview at the end of last year, Browne compared the […]

2,000 Guineas: City Of Troy may face a challenge, my pick to give him a run for his money

Willie Mullins and Aiden O’Brien are distinguished trainers, but Mullins has a better track record in big races. This season, Mullins has achieved success in the Champion Hurdle, Gold Cup, and Grand National with the favorites. Although there have been occasional misses, he generally performs well. On the other hand, the performance of Ballydoyle-trained horses under O’Brien’s guidance is less […]

6ft 3in jockey aims to continue success at Cheltenham Festival and in sales ring

A little over a month ago, the 34-year-old achieved a significant milestone in northern point-to-pointing by securing a notable victory in the St James’s Place Festival Challenge Cup in Gloucestershire. This triumph marked a memorable moment for Dawson, with his wife Alice and young children Peggy and Walter present to witness the event. Despite facing tough competition from Derek O’Connor […]

Arabian Crown, Godolphin’s Derby contender, returns as Sandown’s Friday Flat card fields are disclosed.

The horse is generally 12-1 for the Betfred-sponsored Classic at Epsom in June, but his odds are as short as 8-1 with William Hill. He will be returning for trainer Charlie Appleby with regular rider William Buick in the 1m2f Group 3, where he is the red-hot favorite. The four-year-old, trained by William Haggas, will be making his first start […]

Graeme Rodway’s Top Morning Prices: The Stable’s Horses Perform Well When Fresh

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