Racing Post | 11 hours ago
FORMER Italian star Worthadd, having his first race for Sir Mark Prescott, ran away with the Badener Meile, the feature race of the second day of the Spring Meeting here.
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European Racing
Collina on course for Curragh date
British Horseracing Authority | 12 hours ago
La Collina is set to try her luck in the Etihad Airways Irish 1000 Guineas at the Curragh on May 27 following her creditable effort in the Newmarket equivalent.
Trainer Kevin Prendergast was pleased with his charge's performance in finishing fifth b...
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FRANCE: Chriseti repels raiders to win Anjou
Racing Post | 12 hours ago
CHRISETI repelled a large Anglo-Irish raiding party to come home by 15 lengths to win the Anjou-Challenge for the second year running.
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Nagle hoping for Royal run
British Horseracing Authority | 13 hours ago
David Nagle is hoping for soft ground at Royal Ascot so that he can run Maarek in the Wokingham Stakes.
The County Tipperary permit holder is eyeing the big six-furlong handicap at the Berkshire track on June 23 after he won a competitive 24-runner ...
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Pearl enhances perfect record
British Horseracing Authority | 13 hours ago
David Barron's Pearl Secret maintained his unbeaten record in the British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Sprint Conditions Stakes at York.
In making it three from three with the minimum of fuss under Jamie Spencer, the 5-6 favourite no...
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Bonfire sets up tilt at Derby
British Horseracing Authority | 13 hours ago
Andrew Balding's Bonfire emerged as the most serious threat to Investec Derby favourite Camelot with an impressive comeback performance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York.
The son of Manduro could hardly have promised more in his two starts as a ju...
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Moore and Fury foil Prince
British Horseracing Authority | 14 hours ago
Fury (3-1) just denied last season's Cambridgeshire hero Prince Of Johanne in a tremendous finish to the Betfred Hambleton Stakes at York.
The two greys had the finish of this mile handicap to themselves and the result was in doubt right to the line...
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USA: Alternation after four-timer in Pimlico Special
Racing Post | 15 hours ago
The Pimlico Special makes a welcome return after a four-year hiatus with a solid field of older horses on Friday in Baltimore on the eve of the Preakness Stakes.
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Paddock-mates now top two in Derby betting
European Racing | Thoroughbred Owner and Breeder Magazine | 15 hours ago
Highclere Stud graduates Camelot and Bonfire set to go head-to-head at Epsom more »
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Burwaaz seeking Carnarvon glory
British Horseracing Authority | 16 hours ago
Ed Dunlop is hoping Burwaaz will enjoy a welcome change of luck in the Bathwick Tyres Carnarvon Stakes at Newbury on Friday.
The son of Exceed And Excel only has one success to his credit in a Leicester maiden last May, but he has run several good r...
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Vow on course for Oaks attempt
British Horseracing Authority | 16 hours ago
William Haggas reports Vow to be on course for a crack at the Investec Oaks following her easy victory at Lingfield at the weekend.
The daughter of 2005 Derby hero Motivator booked her ticket to Epsom on June 1 when romping home by three and a quart...
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Izzi emerges on top in Middleton
British Horseracing Authority | 16 hours ago
Izzi Top emulated her dam Zee Zee Top nine years earlier by winning the Betfred Middleton Stakes at York.
The 7-2 favourite was always travelling kindly in the hands of William Buick a couple of lengths behind the leader Mohedian Lady, who dictated ...
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Bonfire lays down Derby marker with Dante win
Racing Post | 16 hours ago
BONFIRE held off Ektihaam in this premier Investec Derby trial, the 3-1 shot saw off a persistent challenge from his Roger Varian-trained rival as the front two pulled clear in the final furlong.
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Bonfire lays down Derby marker with Dante win
Racing Post | 16 hours ago
BONFIRE held off Ektihaam in this premier Derby trial, the 3-1 shot saw off a persistent challenge from his Roger Varian-trained rival as the front two pulled clear in the final furlong.
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Izzi Top sees off Sajjhaa to land Middleton Stakes
Racing Post | 17 hours ago
IZZI TOP saw off the strong challenge of Sajjhaa and Frankie Dettori inside the final furlong to give trainer John Gosden and jockey William Buick another big victory at York’s Dante meeting.
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Bell buoyed by Wigmore performance
British Horseracing Authority | 17 hours ago
Michael Bell was delighted to see Wigmore Hall bounce back to something like his best in the Huxley Stakes at Chester.
Having run his usual solid race in Dubai, when fourth to Cityscape in the Dubai Duty Free, he was beaten out of sight by Cirrus De...
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Red revved up for Cup campaign
British Horseracing Authority | 17 hours ago
Red Cadeaux continues the first part of a varied programme for 2012 when he lines up for the Sportingbet Yorkshire Cup on Friday.
Ed Dunlop's globetrotting six-year-old ran tremendous races towards the end of last term in the Irish St Leger, Melbour...
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Star gazing at Swettenham prize
British Horseracing Authority | 17 hours ago
Starscope aims to give the form of the 1000 Guineas another boost in the Swettenham Stud Fillies' Trial Stakes at Newbury on Friday.
Stablemate The Fugue finished two places behind John Gosden's Guineas runner-up at Newmarket and subsequently waltze...
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Six take on Frankel in Lockinge
British Horseracing Authority | 19 hours ago
Frankel will face six rivals when he makes his highly-anticipated seasonal debut in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday.
Sir Henry Cecil's brilliant colt has overcome a slight leg injury a few weeks ago to take his place in the Group One ...
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Royal engagement for Shantaram
British Horseracing Authority | 19 hours ago
Lingfield Derby Trial runner-up Shantaram will be aimed at the King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Trainer John Gosden has decided to skip Epsom with the son of Galileo as he fears the unique track would not suit.
"I was absolutely thrilled with...
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Six set to take on 1-3 Frankel in Lockinge
Racing Post | 20 hours ago
FRANKEL is 1-3 (from 4-11) for the JLT Lockinge Stakes after the declarations for Saturday's Group 1 showpiece at Newbury.
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Never underestimate York-bound Heartbreak says Charlton
Racing Post | 22 hours ago
TRAINER Roger Charlton said on Thursday that York-bound Sea Of Heartbreak should 'never be underestimated' as she goes in search of a second Group 2 win in the Betfred Middleton Stakes.
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Don’t underestimate Heartbreak at York says Charlton
Racing Post | 22 hours ago
TRAINER Roger Charlton said on Thursday that York-bound Sea Of Heartbreak should 'never be underestimated' as she goes in search of a second Group 2 win in the Betfred Middleton Stakes.
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Fencing takes Dante test
British Horseracing Authority | 23 hours ago
Fencing drops in class but steps up in distance in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York today.
John Gosden's colt brings Classic form to the table, having finished six lengths behind Camelot when sixth in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket.
Gosden said: "He...
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Weighty task for Heartbreak
British Horseracing Authority | 23 hours ago
Roger Charlton admits that a 3lb penalty makes life difficult for Sea Of Heartbreak, who returns to action in the Betfred Middleton Stakes at York today
The five-year-old is burdened with the extra impost for a Group Two success at Longchamp during ...
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Online growth boosts Paddy Power revenue
Racing Post | 23 hours ago
BOOKMAKER Paddy Power reported strong net revenue growth for the period January 1 to May 15 before the company's AGM in Dublin on Thursday.
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Money-back app offer for day two at York
Racing Post | 24 hours ago
If your horse finishes second to Mijhaar in the Hambleton Stakes (3.00) we'll give you your money back as a free bet.
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USA: Bodemeister favourite for Preakness
Racing Post | 1 day ago
Kentucky Derby runner-up Bodemeister has been made morning-line favourite in the States to exact revenge on Churchill Downs conqueror I'll Have Another in Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore
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USA: Bodemeister favourite for Preakness
Racing Post | 1 day ago
Kentucky Derby runner-up Bodemeister has been made morning-line favourite in the States to exact revenge on Churchill Downs conqueror I'll Have Another in Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Baltimore
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Two senior C4 Racing staff are stood down
Racing Post | 1 day ago
THE battle to produce Channel 4's vastly expanded racing coverage over the next four years took on a dramatic soap opera twist on Wednesday.
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Highway motors to Blue Wind glory
British Horseracing Authority | 1 day ago
Princess Highway marked herself as a possible Classic contender with victory in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas.
Trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Pat Smullen, Princess Highway was sent off a 7-2 chance after winning a Leopa...
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JCR signs 40-year deal with on-course layers
Racing Post | 1 day ago
THE Federation of Racecourse Bookmaker s has reached agreement with Jockey Club Racecourses on a 40-year commercial arrangement covering on-track licensing of pitch positions at its 14 venues.
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Princess lands Blue Winds and gets Ribblesdale target
Racing Post | 1 day ago
PRINCESS HIGHWAY continued her ascent up the ranks with a convincing victory under jockey Pat Smullen.
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Cowell eyeing Ascot adventure
British Horseracing Authority | 1 day ago
Trainer Robert Cowell could potentially have three runners in the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot next month.
Stable star Prohibit grabbed the Group One prize last summer and is on course to defend his crown having been campaigned in Dubai earlie...
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FRANCE: Mullins and Russell face cross-country test
Racing Post | 2 days ago
IRELAND'S champion jockey and trainer face up to the unique demands of the Anjou Challenge, the longest cross-country chase in the world, over 4m4½f at Le Lion-d'Angers in north-west France on Thursday.
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GERMANY: Worthadd makes debut for Prescott in Group 3
Racing Post | 2 days ago
ITALIAN star Worthadd (Sir Mark Prescott/Mirco Demuro) makes his first appearance for new trainer Sir Mark Prescott at Baden-Baden on Thursday when he contests the Group 3 Badener Meile on the second day of Baden-Baden's Spring meeting.
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Witness sees off York rivals
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Secret Witness (14-1) showed the benefit of his first run of the year at Ascot just five days earlier when running out a ready winner of the William Birch & Sons Construction Stakes at York.
James Doyle brought the Ron Harris-trained six-year-ol...
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Gatewood takes opening honours
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Gatewood overcame his relative inexperience to come out on top in the Infinity Tyres Stakes at York.
The son of Galileo went into this competitive handicap with just three runs behind him last year but proved too strong. The John Gosden-trained 13-2...
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Tiddliwinks runs out a game winner
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Tiddliwinks sprang a 25-1 surprise when coming from the rear of the field to capture the Grade Two Duke Of York totepool Stakes on the Knavesmire.
The six-year-old, trained by Kevin Ryan, was held up by Jamie Spencer in the early stages as his stabl...
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Fugue furthers Oaks claims
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
The Fugue (15-8) showed her credentials for the Investec Oaks with an impressive victory in the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes at York.
The John Gosden-trained filly showed no ill effects from an unlucky fourth in the 1000 Guineas to land this Classic ...
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Kyles new vice-chairman at Racecourse Association
Racing Post | 2 days ago
HAMILTON chief executive Vivien Kyles, one of the most recent recruits from outside racing to a senior management position in the sport, is the new vice-chairman of the Racecourse Association.
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ITALY: Dettori called up to ride leading Derby Italiano hope
Racing Post | 2 days ago
FRANKIE DETTORI is expected to replace Gabriele Bietolini on board Real Solution, a major fancy for the Derby Italiano, on Sunday.
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Tiddliwinks springs 25-1 shock in Duke of York
Racing Post | 2 days ago
TIDDLIWINKS sprang a 25-1 shock in the Duke of York Stakes, the feature race of the opening day of the Dante meeting.
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Lily to revert to sprinting
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Fire Lily will be dropped back in trip after her decent effort in the French 1000 Guineas at the weekend.
David Wachman's filly finished fifth at Longchamp behind the unbeaten Beauty Parlour. She had previously chased home 1000 Guineas winner Homeco...
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Plans fluid for Nahrain
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Trainer Roger Varian has yet to finalise a comeback plan for his star filly Nahrain.
The three-year-old enjoyed a fantastic season in 2011, completing a four-timer in the Group One Prix de l'Opera at Longchamp before suffering defeat for the first t...
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Al Zarooni has faith in Mandaean
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
Mahmood Al Zarooni expects to find out whether Mandaean is a realistic Investec Derby contender by running him in the Betfred Dante Stakes at York on Thursday.
This prestigious Group Two contest is widely considered the best of the British trials fo...
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The Fugue impresses in Musidora Stakes
Racing Post | 2 days ago
1,000 Guineas fourth The Fugue laid down a marker for the Investec Oaks when she posted an impressive success in the Musidora Stakes at York on Wednesday.
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The Fugue new Oaks favourite after Musidora romp
Racing Post | 2 days ago
THE FUGUE, fourth in the Qipco 1,000 Guineas, laid down a marker for the Investec Oaks when she posted an impressive success in the Musidora Stakes at York.
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Opinion Poll out of Yorkshire Cup
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
French recruit Be Fabulous will be Godolphin's only representative in Friday's Sportingbet Yorkshire Cup after Sheikh Mohammed's team decided against running Opinion Poll.
Opinion Poll has won twice on the Knavesmire and was expected to return this ...
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Bonfire sparkling for Dante date
British Horseracing Authority | 2 days ago
The Andrew Balding-trained Bonfire heads the betting for Thursday's Betfred Dante Stakes at York.
A winner at Salisbury on debut before finishing a luckless third in the Group One Criterium International last term, he was due to make his seasonal re...
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