The Grade 1-winning jockey, who won 803 races in Japan, sustained head and chest injuries after being unseated in the seventh race and died in hospital. Fujioka was twice successful at the top level, including when landing the 2009 NHK Mile Cup on Jo Cappuccino at Tokyo racecourse for Kazuya Nakatake. Veteran rider Yutaka Take expressed his grief, saying: “I […]
The pair were 7-2 and 8-1 for the Grade 1 contest, which would have been their first clash since last season’s Grand National meeting when the Fergal O’Brien-trained Dysart Enos proved nine lengths too good in a Grade 2 bumper. O’Brien endured the agony of missing his intended Cheltenham Festival target in the Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle due to lameness – […]
The son of Blue Point, Rosallion, is currently priced at 6-1 for the first Classic of the British season. This comes after he won the Group 1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere at Longchamp by a length in his final start at two. After an initial victory at Newbury in June, Rosallion went on to win the Listed Pat Eddery Stakes at […]
Lingfield had originally planned to hold the first of six morning meetings in 2024 as part of its three-day Winter Million festival on January 20. Due to bad weather causing the cancellation of Premier racedays at Ascot and Haydock, as well as a card at Taunton, the meeting was rescheduled to the afternoon. Neil Graham, the track’s director of racing, […]
The son of Lope De Vega had an impressive record of being unbeaten in four starts before the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere on Arc day. Despite facing difficulties during the race and finishing third to Rosallion, he emerged as one of the key French three-year-olds to follow. Trainer Yann Barberot mentioned that the horse is easy to work with and they […]
The jockey had a remarkable recovery in a race, regaining the irons and finishing in front. It was an outstanding effort that might win the ride of the year, but the jockey hopes for a less dramatic race with the return of Transmission. Transmission needs the track to spark his mount back to his best. He comes into the race […]
Atzeni formed a strong friendship with Cherchi, who rode more than 100 winners in Britain before riding in Australia during the winter. He was grateful to see his family on the racetrack for the first time since Stefano died. Atzeni dedicated the victory to Stefano, saying, “It’s definitely for Stefano. It’s been a tough time for his family, and it’s […]
In 2024, four morning meetings are scheduled. Trainer Jamie Osborne stated that the early start doesn’t significantly impact jockeys, as they finish by early afternoon, but it does put pressure on stable staff and racecourse management. However, jockeys understand the reasons for the early start. Nikki Jones, assistant travelling head girl, mentioned that the proximity of Chelmsford to Newmarket makes […]
The horse Stepped up on her form to win a shade cosily on her handicap debut. She made all to beat a subsequent winner and should be suited by this slightly longer trip. A 7lb rise shouldn’t stop her from going in again. On the other hand, the horse has recorded his top three Racing Post Ratings on a sound […]
In 1930, Tommy Cullinan achieved a significant victory at Aintree on Shaun Goilin, securing a big-race treble by also winning the Champion Hurdle on Brown Tony and the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Easter Hero. Following this success, he further triumphed in the Champion Hurdle on State Man and secured his fourth victory in the Gold Cup on Galopin Des Champs […]