#Middle Park

Buckpasser's unraced daughter, Sex Appeal, has made her mark on the breed in no uncertain terms and this year is to be found in the pedigrees of top thoroughbreds ranging from US Triple Crown winner American Pharoah (Pioneerof The Nile) and Mecca's Angel (Dark Angel), winner of Friday's Gr1 Nunthorpe Stakes over 1000m. Sex Appeal's name is also…

MOTHER EARTH is fancied to win the Group 1 Coronation Stakes (4.20) at Royal Ascot on Friday The Aidan O'Brien-trained filly took the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket in May and can ass this race to her CV. Second in the French equivalent, she sets the standard for her 12 rivals to aim at. Newsboy's top tips for day four.. Newsboy's 1-2-3 1 HELLO YOU 2…

Don't be a plonker - go with Jubiloso to land the Coronation Stakes (4.20, ITV) on Friday. Sir Michael Stoute's filly, whose uncle is the great unbeaten champ Frankel, faces a big step up in class but could hardly have made a more promising start to her career. An easy winner at Chelmsford at the end of April, Jubiloso went on to blitz her rivals…

British trainer Charlie Appleby will bring six runners to the Breeders' Cup Nov. 4 and 5 at Keeneland, according to a Twitter post by U.K. racing broadcaster Nick Luck. The six are: Turf: Rebel's Romance, winner of his last four, including two Group 1s. He's the 3-1 joint favorite in international futures. Also Nation's Pride, winner of the Jockey…

Horses purchased by Derby-winning owner Saleh Al Homaizi during a blockbuster £20.5 million (€23.3m) spending spree last autumn have not been paid for and are set to be resold privately and at the sales in the spring. Sales companies have been forced into the awkward position of having to contact potential purchasers for the horses only months…

Tenebrism: showed speed and professionalism when landing Saturday's Cheveley Park On a day full of clues for the future, Juddmonte Cheveley Park heroine Tenebrism made the biggest impression of all. That is not to detract from the professional way Perfect Power overcame a couple of stumbles to pick up his rivals in the Middle Park, nor to…

First published on July 20, 2015, Steve Dennis looks back at the race of the century, when Grundy and Bustino went eye to eye down the Ascot straight Naturally, there has to be a race considered to be'the race of the century', but why this one? What elevated this particular race to the general understanding that, in 100 years, there had never been…

Join our channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing Successful Ryan Moore rides are often significant, but there was a major milestone for the jockey at Deauville on Sunday. Steering Blackbeard to victory in the Prix Morny was his 100th Group 1 winner for trainer Aidan O'Brien. Moore's first top level victory for the master of Ballydoyle…

Victor Ludorum: exciting colt returns at Longchamp on the day racing resumes in France French racing looks set to return with a bang as unbeaten Classic favourite Victor Ludorum launches his hugely anticipated second season on the opening day. Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe third Sottsass is also scheduled to be in action on a star-studded card at…

There is an old saying that if something looks too good to be true it probably is. So what of Arazi, hailed as the wonder of the age after a spectacular victory in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile but regarded as a flop as a three-year-old? Arazi's demonstrable superiority over the best two-year olds in North America - following a string of victories in…

Scoring at the highest level for the second time this season, and having his eighth outing, Blackbeard arguably put up his most impressive display to date. In beating Richard Hannon's Persian Force by three and a quarter lengths - almost three lengths further than he had in the Prix Morny at Deauville - it is clear for all to see that the the No…

Letruska edges Monomoy Girl in Saturday's $1 million Grade I Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park. Photo by Coady Photography, courtesy of Oaklawn Park April 19 (UPI) -- Million-dollar races at Oaklawn Park produced a big upset and a potential star for the remainder of the year in highlights of horse racing this weekend. The Kentucky Derby field continued…

Native Trail and the Godolphin team after the Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket last season Godolphin's unbeaten colt Native Trail has been overwhelmingly rated the top two-year-old in Europe for 2021 and is 7lb clear of his nearest rival after the classifications were released on Wednesday. The Charlie Appleby-trained star has been handed a rating of…

Clock watchers couldn't fail to notice the lightning fast sectionals the Kodiac filly out of Yajala recorded during her two-furlong workout on Monday, and the well-related youngster duly drew a final bid of 460000gns on day two of the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale. Jake Warren, stationed on the back stairs, tried hard to land the sought after…

Much is discussed about Frankel's stamina influence, if his progeny stay well and what really is their optimum trip? From Oaks winner Anapurna to Irish 1000 Guineas heroine Homeless Songs, his progeny consistently display their versatility over every distance in top flight races around the world. Nashwa is out of a mare by Pivotal. It is well…

With conditions turning milder there is confidence racing will resume on Sunday, with an all-weather meeting scheduled to take place at Wolverhampton. Ireland is set to stage jumps cards at Navan and Thurles. Navan will hold an inspection at 8am, with some improvement still needed but officials "cautiously optimistic", while a 7.30am precautionary…

Ross Millar provides his expert analysis on the leading juveniles we have seen so far this season and also suggests a couple of ante-post bets for next year at large odds. Finally, he got the job done! Ebro River justified my high opinion of him and put it all together to win the Group One Keeneland Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday.

Good Morning Bloodstock is Martin Stevens' daily morning email and presented online as a sample. Here he reflects on the sudden and way too premature death of the Classic heroine Billesdon Brook, who leaves behind just the one foal - All you need do is click on the link above, sign up and then read at your leisure each weekday morning from…

OAKS heroine Tuesday and one time Derby favourite Stone Age will spearhead a classic Aidan O'Brien Breeders' Cup raiding party. And with the champion of Ireland being joined by Britain's top gun Charlie Appleby in a strong challenge, the message is loud and clear to the Americans that the best of Europe is on its way to the World Thoroughbred…

One of the enduring and most exciting aspects of sport is how heroes and heroines emerge and change. Every generation can reflect on those who topped their respective sport of choice for a period, and then debate how they would have fared against past or present stars. Conversations centred on how Pinatubo measures up against those who have gone…

Evidence of where the balance of power lies between the top three-year-old sprinters and their more experienced elders is still fairly scant. But to judge by the market for this Group 1 sprint, the racing jury has already returned its verdict. Platinum Jubilee Stakes hero Naval Crown heads most lists and Artorius, the horse who has rattled home to…

Top tipster Simon Rowlands landed a 20/1 winner with Thesis on Thursday and has five selections plus analysis for the fourth day of Royal Ascot, live on Sky Sports Racing. There is no let-up in the quantity, or quality, on Friday as we reach day four of Royal Ascot 2022. Well over 100 horses have again been declared for seven races which include…

Prosperous Voyage looks primed for a big run in the Coronation Stakes (4.20pm) on day four of Royal Ascot. The 1000 Guineas second is fancied to overturn the form with Cachet at the top fixture. My selection galloped home strongly to get within a neck of the front runner - a step up on her previous efforts. But she can prove that run, at odds of…

Royal Ascot's final day features a stunning field of 27 in the Group One Platinum Jubilee Stakes and Sky Sports Racing's Kieran O'Sullivan has cast his expert eye over every single one. Of all the top-class races at Ascot, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes (and perhaps the King's Stand) has become the most targeted race for international horses. Open to…

FOR all the buzz around Baaeed and a bid for Arc glory, plenty of other big race wannabes have been overlooked. William Haggas' unbeaten star is 7-4 to win the Longchamp showpiece and will be plenty shorter if he makes it to the race. He is the likeliest winner by a stretch, but there are still holes you can poke at. Even without the obvious…

Without Parole will need to buck a trend, for it is unprecedented in recent years for a St James's Palace winner to have arrived at Royal Ascot without having already been tested at the highest level. He is one of just three runners here who has not run in a Classic, which says much for the impression he has made while rising through the ranks, as…

Some of the commentaries in the early editions of Timeform's'Racehorses' annuals seem a little harsh now: 'A well-bred "thief" who will never win again' (Poseidonius, 1949); 'he is a headstrong, impetuous, hard-pulling brute, as like as not to refuse to start, or run wide on the bends, or do anything else he can think of to avoid racing' (Le…

Siskin: won last season's Phoenix stakes and will once again do battle against Monarch of Egypt (green) and Royal Lytham (blue and orange) He may be yet to taste defeat from four starts as a juvenile, but question marks hover over market leader Siskin as he tackles a mile for the first time. So far, the Ger Lyons-trained colt has done all of his…

Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 12:25 pm |Back to: Europe, New York City | Racingfotos.com By Saturday's Listed Committed S. at Navan was as intriguing a Commonwealth Cup pointer as can be found at this stage of the season and full credit has to be handed to the race-hardened New York City (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) for making his presence felt…

There was little doubt that Highfield Princess was the sprinter who achieved the highest profile during the season, thanks mainly to completing a Group 1 hat-trick in three countries in the space of not much more than a month in the Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville, the Nunthorpe at York (replay below) and the Flying Five at the Curragh. The…

Oisin Murphy bounced back from losing a Group 1 in the stewards' room by scooping the top level Coronation Stakes 40 minutes later. His Royal Ascot winner Alcohol Free (11-2) was fifth in the QIPCO 1000 Guineas on her latest start, but was back to her best on a soggy day in Berkshire. Trainer Andrew Balding was celebrating a double after 16-1 shot…

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Tyler Gaffalione's first Breeders' Cup victory had an inauspicious start. Riding the historically front-running Wonder Wheel, Gaffalione was in the back of the pack in Friday's $2 million Juvenile Fillies at Keeneland. "She didn't break very well," Gaffalione said. "I got pushed back a little further than I wanted to be." But…

Charlie Appleby saddled his third winner from the last four editions of the Craven Stakes when last season's unbeaten champion two-year-old Native Trail convincingly landed very short odds to strengthen his position as ante-post favourite for the 2000 Guineas. Earlier the same day, promising stablemate Coroebus was put through his paces in a gallop…

Hong Kong Horse of the Year Golden Sixty in morning trackwork Oct. 11, preparing for his return to action. Photo courtesy of Hong Kong Jockey Club Oct. 22 (UPI) -- Two-year-olds are on display this weekend at tracks from France to England and on to California, while much of the globe girds for the Breeders' Cup World Championships in two weeks'…

The 2022 Breeders' Cup kicks off at Keeneland racecourse on Friday afternoon and viewers in the UK will be able to watch the five main races live on ITV Racing. Future Stars Friday kicks off with the Grade Two on turf, before we jump into four highly lucrative Grade One races for juveniles. Here are our free Breeders' Cup day one tips. As with the…

Royal Ascot: five-day meeting starts on Tuesday, but who do the leading firms fear most? Royal Ascot kicks off on Tuesday, June 15, with five days of top-class Flat action taking place at the glamorous Berkshire venue. Frankie Dettori has been the key ally for punters in the battle with the bookmakers for the past two years, and here leading firms…

Karl Burke feels Dramatised is returning to the boil at just the right time ahead of her bid for Breeders' Cup glory at Keeneland on Friday. The Showcasing filly justified her trainer's confidence with a sparkling debut at Newmarket in the spring and doubled her tally in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot in June. The wheels came off slightly at York in…

HORSES go on the trail of greatness in the Classics and there haven't been many I have smacked my lips over more than today's 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. It looks an absolute belter. Of the five British Classics - also made up by the 1000 Guineas, Derby, Oaks and St Leger - the Qipco-sponsored 2000 Guineas is perhaps the one that most excites…

Karl Burke feels Dramatised is returning to the boil at just the right time ahead of her bid for Breeders' Cup glory at Keeneland on Friday. The Showcasing filly justified her trainer's confidence with a sparkling debut at Newmarket in the spring and doubled her tally in the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot in June. The wheels came off slightly at York in…

2022-11-02Breeders' Cup news: Charlie Appleby looking to add to impressive record In Modern Games in the Mile, Nations Pride and Rebel's Romance in the Turf and Silver Knott in the Juvenile Turf, Appleby has three very strong chances according to the betting. Add with Creative Force and Naval Crown in the Turf Sprint, Mischief Magic in the Juvenile…

The two-day Breeders' Cup World Championships will get going Friday at Keeneland. Friday's five Breeders' Cup races will start at 3 p.m. with the Juvenile Turf Sprint and conclude with the Juvenile Turf at 5:40 p.m. All five Breeders' Cup races will be televised by USA Network. Here's an analysis of each race: The pick: The Platinum Queen (#12) is…

The two-year-olds take centre stage at Keeneland on the opening day of the Breeders' Cup. Andy Stephens has a suggestion for each race. Watch all the action on Racing TV. 7.00 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint Wesley Ward has landed the past three renewals and his Love Reigns, back from a 75-day break, is the likely favourite after a fluent win at…

Perfect Power (near) holds on well in the Commonwealth Cup Even Christophe Soumillon could not comprehend the way Perfect Power quickened in the closing stages to power clear in the Commonwealth Cup. He looked an unlikely winner at halfway after breaking from stall one and an even unlikelier one when several lengths behind with two furlongs to…

THE five Classic races during the Flat season are always strong tests at their respective distances and, with his stamina assured, MAGNA GRECIA is taken to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a remarkable tenth victory in the Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday. While a son of the speed influencer Invincible Spirit, Donnacha O'Brien's mount is out…

Tarnawa, defending champion and favorite for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Turf race, stretches her legs over the Del Mar track Monday. Photo courtesy of the Breeders' Cup DEL MAR, Calif., Nov. 4 (UPI) -- The 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships have attracted a record 56 international entries for the two-day event that opens Friday at Del Mar in…

In the first segment of his two-part Breeders' Cup analysis, Graham Dench casts his expert eye over the European challenge for Future Stars Friday Turf courses in the US tend to be sharper with shorter straights than the Europeans are used to - but Keeneland has the advantage of providing more suitable climate and underfoot conditions than are…

Those of a certain age will remember when British and Irish-trained runners at the Breeders' Cup were a novelty, with winners being a rarity. But the boundaries and obstacles have become smaller. As a consequence, the raiding party seems to get bigger every year, with multiple winners becoming the norm. The dirt races may remain a bridge too far…

Chester, Sandown and York all feature on ITV Racing on Saturday afternoon. There are eight races being covered in total, including the Listed Scurry Stakes at Sandown. The terrestrial coverage on ITV takes place between 1.10-4.00pm and our expert has predictions for all eight races. John Hill has recommendations for all eight races on Saturday. You…

Mother Earth winning the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket Top honours in the three-year-old fillies' mile division will be up for grabs as Guineas winners Mother Earth and Empress Josephine face off in the Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot on Friday. Ryan Moore will partner Qipco 1000 Guineas winner Mother Earth with Seamie Heffernan continuing his…