True Self topples Channel Maker in Neom Turf Cup
Foiled by a couple of Irish distaffers in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), champion Channel Maker must have had a sense of déjà vu when another Irish mare – True Self – upstaged him in […]
Glorious Journey
Space Blues looks to dethrone Dark Power in 1351 Turf Sprint
Before Call the Wind in the Red Sea Turf H. and New York Central in the Saudia Sprint, Dark Power will try to become the first repeat winner on Saudi Cup Day in Saturday’s $1 […]
New York Central up in time in Saudia Sprint; Full Flat takes Saudi Derby
Japan’s Matera Sky looked long gone in Saturday’s $1.5 million Saudia Sprint, until American import New York Central rolled late on Saudi Cup Day at King Abdulaziz Racecourse. Making his first start for new Saudi […]
Deirdre, Imperial Hint in action on Saudi Cup undercard
The $20 million Saudi Cup is supported by a terrific undercard at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, with American, European, and Japanese interests represented. Here’s a preview of the attractions, in race order, and the post positions […]
Inaugural Saudi Cup coming up a blockbuster – and so could the undercard
A clash of Eclipse Award finalists Maximum Security, McKinzie, and Midnight Bisou ramps up anticipation for the inaugural $20 million Saudi Cup. Moreover, Riyadh’s Feb. 29 program as a whole could turn out to be […]
Prix de l’Opera among four Breeders’ Cup Challenge races on Arc undercard
While all eyes are on Enable in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), Sunday’s ParisLongchamp card is brimming with five other Group 1s. Four are Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races, and the […]
Royal Ascot: Yoshida in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Queen Anne; Lady Aurelia, Bucchero tackle King’s Stand
Tuesday’s Royal Ascot card serves up a blockbuster of an opening day, highlighted by three Group 1 events. The world-class action begins right off the bat with the first race, the Queen Anne (G1), newly […]