Rebel’s Romance regains Breeders’ Cup Turf title
Godolphin’s homebred Rebel’s Romance made Breeders’ Cup history at Del Mar on Saturday, becoming the first two-time winner of the Turf (G1) in non-consecutive years. […]
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Economics thwarts Auguste Rodin in Irish Champion; Porta Fortuna captures Matron
The William Haggas-trained Economics added to his burgeoning profile by dethroning Auguste Rodin in the Irish Champion (G1), one of three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Leopardstown on Saturday. […]
Goliath slays Breeders’ Cup WAYI King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
French shipper Goliath delivered by far the best performance of his career to stun Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot as a 25-1 longshot, booking his ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). […]
Facteur Cheval bravely withstands Namur in Dubai Turf
Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf (G1) produced the biggest upset of World Cup night, as the 25-1 French shipper Facteur Cheval just held off Japan’s 28-1 Namur in a duel to the line. The race […]
Forever Young closes furiously to mug Book’em Danno in stakes-record Saudi Derby
Forever Young, Remake, Spirit Dancer, Tower of London, and Annaf won on the Saudi Cup undercard. […]
Auguste Rodin books BC Turf spot in Irish Champion rebound; Tahiyra lands WAYI Matron
On Saturday’s Irish Champions Festival kickoff, classic-winning sophomores Auguste Rodin and Tahiyra raced into the Breeders’ Cup picture by defeating older horses in a pair of “Win and You’re In” contests. […]
Hukum outduels Westover in BC WAYI King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
With a star-studded field assembled at Ascot on Saturday, the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) promised to be the race of the season so far – and likely one of the finest editions in the race’s richly embroidered history. A titanic tussle down the straight only enhanced the idea. […]
Royal Ascot: Mostahdaf upsets Prince of Wales’s, Crimson Advocate wins Queen Mary for U.S.
The feature event on Day 2 of Royal Ascot produced a surprising upset as 12-1 longshot Mostahdaf beat a bevy of top-level winners in the Prince of Wales’s (G1). […]
Alpinista achieves Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe mission
Alpinista extended her winning streak to eight in Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), driving through the very soft going to defeat Vadeni and defending champion Torquator Tasso at ParisLongchamp. […]
Luxembourg favored in 20-strong Arc; five Breeders’ Cup Challenge races on tap
The marquee event among six Group 1s for Thoroughbreds at ParisLongchamp, the Arc is one of five Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races on the superb card. […]