#Al Riffa

Graham Dench runs the rule over the three-year-olds currently taking high rank in calculations for the Cazoo-sponsored Derby, Europe's most prestigious Classic at Epsom on Saturday June 3, 2023. GB: Like it or not, there is an ever increasing trend for winners of the Derby to come from just a handful of what might be termed'super stables', and if…

When: 3.35 Saturday, October 22 Where: Doncaster Racecourse, South Yorkshire Winner's prize: £118400 Where to watch: ITV Racing and Sky Sports Racing Odds: Seriously appealing pedigree being a son of Deep Impact and the first foal out of Rhododendron, who was a sister to Magical and a class act in her own right. He's obviously got more than a hint…

Little Big Bear was in sublime form at the Phoenix Stakes on Saturday, leaving Aidan O'Brien - who secured his 17th success in the Group One race - branding the horse "special" Little Big Bear flagged up his credentials for superstar status after pulverising his rivals in the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh in the hands of Ryan Moore on Saturday. The…

Get the most interesting trends and statistics from today's horse racing with the free Stat Selector tips and best bets. Calliope - 14:15 Sedgefield Smart Stat: 26% - Brian Hughes' strike rate at Sedgefield Calliope turned in her best effort of the season to regain the winning thread at Perth two weeks ago, kicking on early in the staight and just…

Aidan O'Brien may have provided the odds-on favourite, Aesop's Fables (8/13) in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes at The Curragh on Sunday, but it was his two sons, Joseph and Donnacha, who dominated proceeding at the end of the Group 1 contest. Joseph O'Brien beat his younger brother Donnacha as Al Riffa held off Proud And Regal by a…

Chris Hayes celebrates after winning the Moyglare Stud Stakes on Tahiyra during day two of the Longines Irish Champions Weekend at The Curragh Racecourse in Kildare. PIC: Sportsfile THERE was success for Limerick jockeys across the Longines Irish Champions weekend. DAY ONE LEOPARDSTOWN Paddy Twomey's remarkable season hit another high as 16/1 shot…