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 […]
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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. […]
Mostahdaf topples odds-on Paddington in Juddmonte International
Under a masterful, front-running ride by Frankie Dettori, Mostahdaf toppled the heavily-favored Paddington to claim the Juddmonte International (G1) at York on Wednesday by one length. A dominating winner of the Prince of Wales’s (G1) […]
Tuesday overhauls In Italian in course-record BC Filly & Mare Turf
The trainer/jockey tandem of Aidan O’Brien and Ryan Moore continued their roll in the Breeders’ Cup when Tuesday unleashed a potent kick to prevail Saturday’s Filly & Mare Turf (G1). […]
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. […]
Breeders’ Cup on agenda for Nashwa after last-to-first conquest of Nassau
The hot favorite off her victory in the Prix de Diane (French Oaks) (G1), Nashwa readily passed her first test versus older distaffers in Thursday’s Nassau (G1) at Glorious Goodwood. […]