Sussex Stakes: Coroebus misses out on Goodwood Group One; unbeaten Baaeed heads seven-runner field

Odds-on favourite Paddington is all set to bid for a fifth successive Group One win this season in Wednesday's Juddmonte International at York. Aidan O'Brien's new superstar will step back up in trip to an extended 10 furlongs having won the Eclipse at Sandown over a similar distance. He proved his versatility last time out by dropping down to a…

We are less than a month away from Glorious Goodwood 2023 and one of the highlights of that Flat extravaganza is the Group 1 Sussex Stakes, as the premier milers from the three-year-old division take on some of the elite eight-furlong older horses in what is one of the most hotly-anticipated races of the season. We take a look at the possible…

The Lockinge Stakes, a Group 1 contest run over 1m at Newbury, is open to four-year-olds and above, and it is one of the leading races in the division in the British Champions Series. A field of 13 runners has been declared for this year's edition, with an off time of 3.35pm on Saturday. Godolphin has won this race a record eight times, and is…

Baaeed recorded his career-best effort (137) when stepped up in trip for a most impressive win in the Juddmonte International at York before suffering his first defeat on his final start in the Champion Stakes at Ascot. But before his attentions were switched to longer trips later in the year, he began his campaign with three more Group 1 victories…

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…

The flat racing season might be drawing to a close, but it's still an exciting time of the year for its loyal following - with the prestigious Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe recently taking place at the iconic Longchamp racecourse in Paris, while British Champions Day, the big-money Breeders' Cup World Championships in America and the Melbourne Cup are…

Mimikyu: one of five joint-favourites with Ladbrokes for the Fillies & Mares Stakes following the defection of stablemate Free Wind Baaeed, the highest-rated horse in Europe, remains on course for Qipco British Champions Day at Ascot on October 15 following the latest acceptance stage, but Fillies & Mares Stakes favourite Free Wind was a notable…

Now unbeaten in nine starts, it's fair to say that Baaeed has dominated the miling division for much of the last 12 months. After ending his three-year-old campaign with victories in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp and Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, he has taken his form up another notch this season with further wins in the Lockinge Stakes, Queen Anne…

Baaeed is a cosy winner of the Group 1 Sussex Stakes It may still be too soon to compare Baaeed to Frankel but he did more than a passable impression when powering clear in the Sussex Stakes. His campaign has followed an identical path to his famous predecessor, who also won the QEII, Lockinge and Queen Anne before extending his unbeaten record to…

So far, so good for Baaeed, who might not be Frankel yet and probably never will be, but he is not doing a bad impression of the Juddmonte superstar's 2012 campaign. Then, as a four-year-old, the legendary colt swept to victories in the Lockinge and Queen Anne before the midsummer miling highlight, which he won in customary commanding…

The world's best racehorse takes centre stage in the Group One Sussex Stakes (1600m) on day two of the Glorious Goodwood Festival on Wednesday. Baaeed heads the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings on a rating of 128 after extending his unbeaten streak to eight when winning the Group One Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in imperious fashion on…

Kyprios and Order Of Australia will spearhead what could be a select Qatar Goodwood Festival team for Aidan O'Brien. The Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup is Kyprios' target after he announced his arrival as the latest star of the staying scene with victory in the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last month, with Stradivarius and Princess Zoe poised to renew rivalries…

Superstar milers Baaeed and Coroebus are set for an epic duel in the Group 1 Sussex Stakes, which is the feature race on day two of Glorious Goodwood, which takes place on July 27. Nine horses have been entered for the one-mile showpiece event, and we take a look at all latest odds and entries for what is one of the most valuable prizes in the Flat…

One of the most appealing betting races of the Breeders' Cup comes in the form of the Breeders' Cup Mile 2022. It is typically one of the most open betting heats, and that promises to be the case once again in 2022. You can learn more about the contenders for the race this year, as well as the key trends to consider before making a wager…

Royal Ascot 2022 is here with the best fashion and sporting action. Baaeed and Nature Strip are among the stars on show on day one at the Berkshire venue The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Mr. Peter Phillips arriving by carriage during the Royal Procession on day one of Royal Ascot Royal Ascot week has begun with all the best sporting…

Baaeed can live up to his banker status and get punters off to a perfect start in the Queen Anne Stakes, the opening event of Royal Ascot 2022. William Haggas' charge will be no price at all in the mile heat, but he is the only logical option as he bids to extend his unbeaten record to eight following a hugely impressive return in last month's…

Australian sprinter Nature Strip surged clear to take the King's Stand Stakes from Twilight Calls after American rival Golden Pal was slowly away. "He's an absolute freak of a horse," said winning jockey James McDonald. Baaeed extended his unbeaten run to eight in the Queen Anne Stakes, while 2000 Guineas winner Coroebus landed the St James's…

Coroebus was made to pull out all the stops to supplement his 2000 Guineas triumph with victory in a thrilling renewal of the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot. The Dubawi colt narrowly denied esteemed stablemate Native Trail when providing trainer Charlie Appleby with a first victory in the colts' Classic on the Rowley Mile. And with Native…

Unbeaten thoroughbred Baaeed and two of the best sprinters in the world open the show at Royal Ascot 2022. Crowds return to the huge sporting event to see Australia's Nature Strip and American hope Golden Pal race for top honours in the King's Stand Stakes. Up against the star pair is the Queen's first runner of the week, King's Lynn, who tries to…

Mirror Racing asked the leading bookies which horses they don't want to win, with punters expecting decent payouts if the likes of Golden Pal and Bay Bridge live up to the hype Royal Ascot is here again with its top class racing, fashion and entertainment throughout the week. The five-day fixture, summer's biggest occasion for fans of the sport,…

ROYAL ASCOT gets underway next Tuesday - but already punters have been placing thousands on their most fancied runners. The pinnacle of the Flat racing season attracts all the top superstars. And with some clear favourites for their respective races, it's obvious punters are backing the big names to oblige. But just where is the money going and who…

Champion miler Baaeed will set a very high standard when he bids to extend his unbeaten run to seven races in Saturday's Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury, in which he will start a strong odds-on chance in a field of nine. Newbury's one-mile showpiece, which forms part of the 35-race QIPCO British Champions Series, has attracted a deep line-up,…

Baaeed: red-hot favourite takes on five rivals in Sunday's Prix du Moulin at Longchamp Baaeed is set to face five rivals in Sunday's Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (2.48) after Poetic Flare was not declared for the Group 1 contest. The St James's Palace Stakes winner was one of two runners taken out of the race along with Coeursamba, who took Group 1…