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ALCOHOL FREE is ready to spark celebrations with yet another Group 1 success in the Juddmonte International (3.35). Andrew Balding's daughter of No Nay Never tackles a mile and a quarter for the first time on day one of the Ebor meeting. Oisín Murphy, once again flying high at the top of the jockeys' championship, will be biding his time in her bid…

Frankie Dettori believes favourite Life Is Good will be a "very tough nut to crack" in the Dubai World Cup. The top jockey has f our rides on the Meydan card, including one of market leader's opponents Country Grammer. Dettori has won the $12 million race on Dubai Millennium (2000), Moon Ballad (2003) and Electrocutionist (2006). "The favourite,…

The five year old Mastercraftsman gelding landed the Ascot Stakes at Royal Ascot last month and took the step up to Listed company in his stride this afternoon. Dropped back to two miles, the well-supported 5-2 Favourite appeared in a league of his own when putting his assured stamina to good use under Rob Hornby to secure the fifth victory of his…

It will soon be the turn of the Dubai World Cup to take centre stage on the international racing scene and the recent Saudi Cup meeting at Riyadh and the carnival at Meydan, highlighted by Super Saturday, offered plenty of punting clues for the big day on March 26 The brilliant US-trained Life Is Good heads the Dubai World Cup market, but speed is…

There 48 horses still in contention for the Melbourne Cup after third declarations A total of 48 horses remains in the hunt for the 2022 Melbourne Cup after third declarations closed on Tuesday. Included in that number are six European gallopers of which five - Deauville Legend, Loft, Without A Fight, Hoo Ya Mal and Camorra - are due to arrive in…

The Sky Bet Ebor (15:35) at York on Saturday is available as a free Race Pass, which means logged-in customers can view all our premium comments and ratings. Highlight of the final day of some top-class racing at York this week is the Sky Bet Ebor (15:35), Europe's richest Flat handicap, with 22 runners declared chasing a first prize of…

Join our channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Just 10 British and Irish raiders remain as possible 2022 Melbourne Cup horses following the publication of the weights for this year's edition of "The Race that Stops a Nation". No raider from our shores heading Down Under to Flemington on Tuesday, 1 November will have more than 8st…