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19
JUL

Lake Victoria’s Racing Future in Doubt...

Aidan O’Brien has revealed that the future of his star filly Lake Victoria remains uncertain, with the Irish 1,000 Guineas winner yet to return to full training following a mid-season setback. The dau...

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19
JUL

Minnie Hauk Leads Irish Oaks Charge for O'Brien...

Epsom Oaks heroine Minnie Hauk is poised to headline Saturday’s renewal of the Group 1 Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh, as she looks to give legendary trainer Aidan O’Brien a record-extending eight...

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19
JUL

Havana Hurricane Targets Super Sprint Glory...

Trainer Eve Johnson Houghton is hoping to reverse her fortunes in the Weatherbys Super Sprint this Saturday at Newbury, as Havana Hurricane lines up as a leading contender for the £250,000 contest. The...

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18
JUL

O’Brien Eyes Irish Oaks Rematch with Minnie Hauk...

Joseph O’Brien is relishing the opportunity to run talented filly Wemightakedlongway against current standout Minnie Hauk in the prestigious Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh this Saturday. The pair...

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18
JUL

Burke Weighs Group One Options for Venetian Sun...

Leading trainer Karl Burke is taking a measured approach with his exciting juvenile prospect, Venetian Sun, following her latest impressive victory in the Group Two Duchess of Cambridge Stakes at Newmarket...

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18
JUL

Snellen Digs Deep to Land Group Three Meld Stakes...

Snellen delivered a courageous performance to land Group Three glory in the Boylesports Meld Stakes at Leopardstown, edging out the heavily backed favourite Purview in a nail-biting finish. Trained by G...

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17
JUL

Albert Einstein Still Sidelined, Says O’Brien...

Ballydoyle’s exciting juvenile prospect, Albert Einstein, remains on the sidelines following the setback that ruled him out of Royal Ascot, with a return to racing not expected in the immediate future. ...

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17
JUL

A Boy Named Susie Sparkles on Killarney Debut...

Donnacha O’Brien celebrated a memorable family success at Killarney as A Boy Named Susie, owned by his sister Ana O’Brien, made a striking debut to win the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race on Thursda...

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17
JUL

Purview Stars in Leopardstown Comeback...

Highly regarded colt Purview will make his much-anticipated return to the track in Thursday evening’s BoyleSports Meld Stakes at Leopardstown, as legendary trainer Dermot Weld adopts a measured approach ...

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16
JUL

Closutton Shines on Debut for Mullins Team...

Closutton, a well-bred five-year-old mare named after Willie Mullins’ renowned County Carlow training base, made a striking debut for the Mullins team on Monday with a determined victory in the bumper at...

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16
JUL

Porta Fortuna Set for Matron Stakes Comeback...

Multiple Group One-winning filly Porta Fortuna is back in light training as trainer Donnacha O’Brien sets his sights on a return to the Matron Stakes at Leopardstown, where she is the defending champion....

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16
JUL

Minnie Hauk vs Whirl Rematch Unlikely in Irish Oaks...

Aidan O’Brien has played down the likelihood of a highly anticipated rematch between his star fillies Minnie Hauk and Whirl in this Saturday’s Juddmonte Irish Oaks at the Curragh. The Ballydoyle tra...

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15
JUL

More Thunder & Never So Brave: Next Steps Loom...

Connections of More Thunder are weighing up the next move for the exciting four-year-old following his dramatic victory in Saturday’s Bunbury Cup at Newmarket. Formerly trained by the legendary Sir Mi...

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15
JUL

Oisin Murphy Speaks on Drink Drive Crash...

Four-time champion jockey Oisin Murphy has spoken publicly for the first time following a serious road traffic incident and subsequent drink driving conviction, describing the experience as “a nightmare ...

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15
JUL

Cosmic Year Set for Goodwood Mile Return...

Trainer Harry Charlton has confirmed that Juddmonte's talented colt Cosmic Year is set to make his return to the track next month at Goodwood, targeting the Group Three Bonhams Thoroughbred Stakes. The ...

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14
JUL

Inisherin Back on Track After Cup Withdrawal...

Trainer Kevin Ryan has confirmed that star sprinter Inisherin is in excellent health following his late withdrawal from Saturday’s Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai July Cup at Newmarket. The four-year-old so...

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14
JUL

Leffard Lifts Rouget to G1 Glory in Paris Thriller...

Jean-Claude Rouget marked a triumphant return to the Group One spotlight as his talented colt Leffard edged out Trinity College in a dramatic finish to the Cygagames Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp. ...

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14
JUL

Qilin Queen Denies Sunly in Prix de Malleret Win...

British-trained filly Qilin Queen delivered a career-best performance on Bastille Day, capturing Group Two honours in the Cygames Prix de Malleret at ParisLongchamp. Trained by Ed Walker and ridden to perf...

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11
JUL

Scandinavia Storms Clear in Bahrain Trophy...

Scandinavia delivered a stunning performance in the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy Stakes at Newmarket, establishing himself as a serious contender for the season’s top staying contests. Trained by Aidan O’...

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11
JUL

Buick Lands 2,000th British Win on El Cordobes...

Champion jockey William Buick reached a major career milestone on Thursday, securing his 2,000th British winner in emphatic style aboard El Cordobes in the Group Two Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmark...

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11
JUL

Opera Ballo Shines as Appleby Stays Patient...

Charlie Appleby’s exciting colt Opera Ballo continued his upward trajectory with an authoritative victory in the Listed Edmondson Hall Solicitors Sir Henry Cecil Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday, securing...

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10
JUL

Hallelujah U Primed for Bahrain Trophy Bid...

Trainer James Owen is backing promising three-year-old Hallelujah U to deliver a big performance in the Group 3 Bahrain Trophy Stakes at Newmarket on Thursday, as the colt looks to reverse form with key ri...

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10
JUL

Do Or Do Not Targets Breakthrough in July Stakes...

Do Or Do Not, the only maiden in a high-class field, is set to prove his eye-catching Royal Ascot performance was no fluke as he lines up in the Group Two Kingdom of Bahrain July Stakes at Newmarket on Thu...

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10
JUL

Ghostwriter Targets Princess Stakes Glory...

Clive Cox is seizing a golden opportunity with his stable star Ghostwriter, who is set to line up in Thursday’s Group Two Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmarket. The four-year-old son of Invincible...

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09
JUL

Maranoa Charlie Targets York Group One Glory...

Excitement is building at Bond Thoroughbreds as their new star acquisition, Maranoa Charlie, gears up for the Sky Bet City of York Stakes on August 23. The highly regarded colt, trained in France by Christ...

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09
JUL

Keane Banned, to Miss Goodwood Festival Rides...

Top Irish jockey Colin Keane has been ruled out of the upcoming Qatar Goodwood Festival after receiving a 14-day suspension from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) for breaching whip regulations durin...

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09
JUL

Walker Waits on Weather for Almaqam’s Return...

Trainer Ed Walker is closely monitoring weather conditions ahead of a potential return to action for his talented colt Almaqam, with the final weekend of July firmly circled on his calendar. Following a...

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08
JUL

Defiance’s John Smith’s Cup Run Hinges on Ground...

Defiance, the leading contender for the prestigious John Smith’s Cup, will only run at York this Saturday if the ground conditions meet his requirements. The Roger Varian-trained four-year-old has shown ...

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08
JUL

Notable Speech Supplemented for July Cup...

Godolphin’s 2000 Guineas hero Notable Speech is set to make his debut over six furlongs in this Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld July Cup at Newmarket, adding star power to an already thrilling li...

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08
JUL

Prague Primed for Big Run in Ascot Summer Mile...

Trainer Dylan Cunha is anticipating a sharper performance from his stable star Prague as the five-year-old lines up for his second start of the season in the Group Two Cornish Orchards Summer Mile at Ascot...

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07
JUL

Bright Thunder Dazzles in Deauville Victory...

Bright Thunder reaffirmed her affinity for French turf with a dominant performance in the Prix Goldikova at Deauville, delivering a resounding win for trainer Karl Burke and jockey Sam James. The four-y...

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07
JUL

Woodshauna Storms Late to Win Prix Jean Prat...

Woodshauna delivered a sensational late run under top jockey Christophe Soumillon to claim victory in the Group One Prix Jean Prat, continuing a stellar season for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. The th...

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07
JUL

Baltromei Makes History in German Derby Thriller...

History was made at Hamburg-Horn on Sunday as Nina Baltromei became the first woman ever to win the prestigious German Derby, guiding Hochkonig to a dramatic nose victory over hot favourite Convergent in a...

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05
JUL

Davison Eyes Coral Charge Glory with Filly...

Irish trainer Jack Davison is full of confidence ahead of Saturday’s Group 3 Coral Charge at Sandown Park, as his exciting filly She’s Quality looks to make it third time lucky following strong perform...

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05
JUL

Balding Backs Murphy After Drink-Drive Sentence...

Renowned racehorse trainer Andrew Balding has pledged his continued support for multiple champion jockey Oisin Murphy following the latter’s sentencing for a drink-driving incident earlier this year. ...

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05
JUL

Ombudsman Targets Glory in Coral-Eclipse Clash...

This Saturday’s running of the Coral-Eclipse promises to be one of the most exciting editions in recent memory, with the John and Thady Gosden-trained Ombudsman aiming to cement his place as the seasonâ€...

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04
JUL

Almaqam Ruled Out of Eclipse Due to Firm Ground...

Trainer Ed Walker has confirmed that star four-year-old Almaqam will not line up in this weekend’s Group 1 Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park, after connections deemed the ground too quick for the colt’s in...

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04
JUL

Murphy Apologises After Drink-Drive Conviction...

Multiple champion jockey Oisin Murphy has issued a public apology after pleading guilty to a drink-driving offence at Reading Magistrates’ Court earlier today. The 29-year-old was fined £70,000 and disq...

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04
JUL

Ombudsman Leads Star Cast in Coral-Eclipse...

A world-class lineup is set to contest this year’s Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park on Saturday, with six elite contenders going to post in what promises to be one of the most anticipated Group 1 races of t...

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03
JUL

Calandagan Eyes King George Rematch with Jan Brueghel...

The Calandagan team is eagerly anticipating a possible rematch with Jan Brueghel, the horse that bested him at Epsom, following his stunning breakthrough Group One victory at Saint-Cloud. Calandagan, tr...

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03
JUL

Moore May Choose Delacroix for Eclipse Ride...

Champion trainer Aidan O’Brien has confirmed that both Delacroix and Camille Pissarro will be declared for Saturday’s prestigious Coral-Eclipse at Sandown, leaving open the possibility that stable jock...

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03
JUL

Sosie Leads French Charge in Eclipse Showdown...

French sensation Sosie will carry the hopes of a nation when he lines up in Saturday’s Coral-Eclipse Stakes at Sandown Park, marking his highly anticipated British debut in one of the season’s most pre...

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02
JUL

Kennedy Returns at Tipperary Without a Winner...

Irish Champion Jockey Jack Kennedy made his highly anticipated return to the saddle at Tipperary on Tuesday, partnering three runners for long-time trainer ally Gordon Elliott. However, the day ended witho...

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02
JUL

Buick Sticks with Ombudsman for Coral-Eclipse...

William Buick is expected to renew his partnership with four-year-old star Ombudsman in Saturday’s prestigious Coral-Eclipse at Sandown Park, as preparations continue at Clarehaven Stables despite strong...

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02
JUL

Japanese Stars Target Juddmonte at York...

Excitement is already mounting ahead of the 2025 Juddmonte International on August 20, as Japanese Group 1 winner Danon Decile emerges as a surprise entry for the world’s highest-rated race, headlining a...

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01
JUL

Scott Pleased with Bay City Roller’s Progress...

Trainer George Scott has expressed satisfaction with Bay City Roller’s impressive second-place performance in the Group 2 Prix Eugene Adam at Saint-Cloud, despite challenging underfoot conditions. The...

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01
JUL

Lazy Griff on Course for St Leger, Berlin Possible...

Connections of Lazy Griff have confirmed that the Betfred St Leger remains the primary target for the talented colt, with a potential run in the Grosser Preis von Berlin under consideration as his only out...

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01
JUL

Star-Studded Coral-Eclipse Set for Sandown...

The stage is set for a sensational renewal of the Coral-Eclipse at Sandown this Saturday, with a stellar line-up of Group One winners confirmed, headlined by Royal Ascot hero Ombudsman. Trained by John ...