Enviable line up of colts set to shine in spring for Aquis
McGrath hopeful new brigade can step up behind headliners Farnan and Prague Prague (Redoute’s Choice) and Farnan (Not A Single Doubt) are being touted as potential candidates to fill the Aquis Farm-owned slot for this year’s $15 million The Everest (1200m) but first the valuable duo and their extensive high-profile cohorts will be out to... Read More
Phoenix Thoroughbreds to continue racing in Australia after British exit announced
Phoenix Thoroughbreds are set to continue their racing involvement in Australia after yesterday announcing they would terminate the British arm of their operation with immediate effect. Phoenix, who have enjoyed elite level success in Australia with dual Group 1 winner Loving Gaby (I Am Invincible) and have stallion prospect Prague (Redoute’s Choice) among their high-profile... Read More
Global G1 Races 2020
RACE COUNTRY COURSE DATE DISTANCE (TURF/DIRT) AGE SEX/CONDITIONS PRIZEMONEY (USD) Secretariat Stakes USA AP 15 August 2020 8 Furlongs (T) 3YO $500,000 Beverly D. S. USA AP 15 August 2020 9.5 Furlongs (T) 3YO & Up F&M $600,000 Arlington Million XXXVIII Stakes USA AP 15 August 2020 10 Furlongs (T) 3YO & Up $1,000,000 Alabama... Read More
BHA: any investigation into Phoenix Thoroughbreds is up to legal authorities
The British Horseracing Authority has said that any formal investigation into Phoenix Thoroughbreds founder Amer Abdulaziz Salman would need to be made by the appropriate law enforcement bodies, adding it would be happy to assist should it be required. Last November, British racing’s governing body said it would be “making inquiries as a priority” into... Read More
Treble for Maurice
New winners Treble for Maurice – It was a breakout weekend for former Arrowfield shuttler Maurice (Screen Hero), who sired three new first-crop winners in Japan. On Saturday, Stutti (2 f ex Lilavati by Zenno Rob Roy) was the first of winners as she broke her maiden over 1600 metres on debut at Niigata, followed... Read More
Big weekend for Wayne Smith
First season trainer Wayne Smith enjoyed his best weekend to date leading in four winners over the two days of racing, three of those in big wins on Sunday. The speedy Chapman Way (Strategic Maneuver) was the first of Smith’s winners on Friday night when he led throughout to win the Class 5 & 6... Read More