Racing Post

Lordan: Winter getting stronger as Coronation date approaches

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Regular work-rider Wayne Lordan believes dual Classic heroine Winter is getting stronger with every passing week and says she has done extremely well since her Irish 1,000 Guineas romp, a view that will send a shiver down the spine of connections taking Read More...

Just Marion team devastated as mare is put down after running loose in blindfold

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Connections of Just Marion are seeking clarification over what happened at Brighton on Monday after their mare had to be put down as a result of horrendous injuries sustained when she ran loose with a blindfold on. Read More...

Despair for Just Marion team as mare is put down

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Connections of Just Marion are seeking clarification over what happened at Brighton on Monday after their mare had to be put down as a result of horrendous injuries sustained when she ran loose with a blindfold on. Read More...

Despair for Just Marion team as mare is put down

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Connections of Just Marion are seeking clarification over what happened at Brighton on Monday after their mare had to be put down as a result of horrendous injuries sustained when she ran loose with a blindfold on. Read More...

Vazirabad to miss St George clash after prep-race knock

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Vazirabad will miss next week's Gold Cup after suffering a minor injury in last month's Prix Vicomtesse Vigier, a defection which removes one of the most serious barriers to a second win in the race for Order Of St George and an eighth for Aida Read More...

Dettori stood down after being unseated in Yarmouth parade ring

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Frankie Dettori has been stood down for the day at Yarmouth following an incident in the parade ring before the first race. Read More...

Ward team set for early look at course as Newmarket dries out

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Wesley Ward is off to Ascot a week earlier than planned with nine of his ten royal runners on Wednesday after the dry spell put paid to plans to work some of his contenders at Newmarket on Tuesday. Read More...

Ward team set for early look at course as Newmarket dries out

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Wesley Ward is off to Ascot a week earlier than planned with nine of his ten royal runners on Wednesday after the dry spell put paid to plans to work some of his contenders at Newmarket on Tuesday. Read More...

Muscle problem rules So Mi Dar out of Royal Ascot

Racing Post | 7 years ago
So Mi Dar, a general 8-1 chance for the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot a week on Wednesday, will miss the meeting. Read More...

Muscle problem rules So Mi Dar out of Royal Ascot

Racing Post | 7 years ago
So Mi Dar, a general 8-1 chance for the Prince Of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot a week on Wednesday, will miss the meeting. Read More...

Drama for startled racegoers as blindfolded horse runs loose

Racing Post | 7 years ago
There was added drama for racegoers at Brighton on Monday when a loose horse careered down the course with a blindfold still on in the 7f apprentice handicap. Read More...

Drama for startled racegoers as blindfolded horse runs loose

Racing Post | 7 years ago
There was added drama for racegoers at Brighton on Monday when a loose horse careered down the course with a blindfold still on in the 7f apprentice handicap. Read More...

Barney Roy warms up for St James’s Palace tilt with Kempton spin

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Barney Roy delighted trainer Richard Hannon and jockey James Doyle in a spin on Kempton's Polytrack surface on Monday morning Read More...

Barney Roy warms up for St James’s Palace tilt with Kempton spin

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Barney Roy delighted trainer Richard Hannon and jockey James Doyle in a spin on Kempton's Polytrack surface on Monday morning Read More...

Tonight’s racing: three horses to look out for

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Something for everyone this evening with a mixed meeting at Roscommon (5.50 start, ATR) – featuring a fascinating novice chase at 7.50 and the Connacht National at 8.20 – and Flat fixtures at Windsor (6.00 start, ATR) and Pontefract (6.40 sta Read More...

Best’s wife to have licence application considered on Monday

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Jim Best's wife Suzie, who submitted an application for a trainer's licence in December in a bid to take over her husband's Lewes yard, will have her case considered next week. Read More...

Best’s wife to have licence application considered on Monday

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Jim Best's wife Suzie, who submitted an application for a trainer's licence in December in a bid to take over her husband's Lewes yard, will have her case considered next week. Read More...

On The Fringe set to race on as Bolger dismisses retirement talk

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Worried that we might not get another glimpse of the most heroic hunter chaser in recent memory? Don't be. On The Fringe is fine and Enda Bolger has rubbished talk of retirement. Read More...

On The Fringe set to race on as Bolger dismisses retirement talk

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Worried that we might not get another glimpse of the most heroic hunter chaser in recent memory? Don't be. On The Fringe is fine and Enda Bolger has rubbished talk of retirement. Read More...

Leading fancy Main Desire to miss Queen Mary after setback

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Main Desire, 11-2 second favourite for next week's Queen Mary Stakes, will miss the race after suffering a setback. Read More...

Leading fancy Main Desire to miss Queen Mary after setback

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Main Desire, 11-2 second favourite for next week's Queen Mary Stakes, will miss the race after suffering a setback. Read More...

Monday preview: Mahon out to land Roscommon hat-trick with Joe Joe

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Stephen Mahon has made the Connacht National (8.20) at Roscommon his own of late thanks to Aranhill Chief, who has won it for the last two years at odds of 16-1 and 14-1. Read More...

Morris excited at prospect of Marsha’s clash with sprint stars

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Jockey Luke Morris believes Marsha has a massive chance of landing a momentous victory – for both him and the owners – at Royal Ascot on Tuesday week. Read More...

Morris excited at prospect of Marsha’s clash with sprint stars

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Jockey Luke Morris believes Marsha has a massive chance of landing a momentous victory – for both him and the owners – at Royal Ascot on Tuesday week. Read More...

L’Ami Serge puts best foot forward to land French Champion

Racing Post | 7 years ago
British raider L'Ami Serge turned around his recent defeat by Shaneshill in France to record the biggest win of his career when he landed the Grade 1 Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil. Read More...

L’Ami Serge puts best foot forward to land French Champion

Racing Post | 7 years ago
British raider L'Ami Serge turned around his recent defeat by Shaneshill in France to record the biggest win of his career when he landed the Grade 1 Grande Course de Haies d'Auteuil. Read More...

Sunday preview: British raiders take aim at big Curragh prize

Racing Post | 7 years ago
A tasty prize fund of €63,000 and an opportunity to gain some valuable black type has attracted a competitive field of 12 runners, including no fewer than five British-trained fillies, for the Group 3 TRM Ballyogan Stakes (3.55). Read More...

USA: Tapwrit overhauls Irish War Cry in Belmont Stakes

Racing Post | 7 years ago
A Belmont Stakes that felt almost more notable for those who were missing than those who actually turned up went to Tapwrit as the Todd Pletcher-trained colt outstayed Irish War Cry to claim a gritty victory. Read More...

USA: Tapwrit overhauls Irish War Cry in Belmont Stakes

Racing Post | 7 years ago
A Belmont Stakes that felt almost more notable for those who were missing than those who actually turned up went to Tapwrit as the Todd Pletcher-trained colt outstayed Irish War Cry to claim a gritty victory. Read More...

Halford pays tribute to Portage after career-ending injury

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Trainer Mick Halford paid tribute to the horse who gave him his first Royal Ascot success when announcing the retirement of last year's Hunt Cup winner Portage due to injury. Read More...

Halford pays tribute to Portage after career-ending injury

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Trainer Mick Halford paid tribute to the horse who gave him his first Royal Ascot success when announcing the retirement of last year's Hunt Cup winner Portage due to injury. Read More...

Poldark star Tomlinson at Adlestrop show for Phillips open day

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Poldark fans itching for the new series to begin on BBC1 on Sunday evening have an opportunity to see Eleanor Tomlinson earlier in the day when she judges a 'fun dog' competition at Adlestrop in Gloucestershire at the invitation of trainer Rich Read More...

Four juveniles who could boost their Royal Ascot claims

Racing Post | 7 years ago
With Royal Ascot looming large, Saturday's card at Beverley offers the chance for some two-year-olds to underline their credentials for the meeting. Read More...

Four juveniles who could boost their Royal Ascot claims

Racing Post | 7 years ago
With Royal Ascot looming large, Saturday's card at Beverley offers the chance for some two-year-olds to underline their credentials for the meeting. Read More...

Smart returns to fray at Beverley after virus all-clear

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Bryan Smart breathed a huge sigh of relief on Friday afternoon when the BHA informed the Thirsk trainer he would be able to send out runners again, starting with Royal Ascot hopeful Excellently Poised at Beverley on Saturday. Read More...

Smart returns to fray at Beverley after virus all-clear

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Bryan Smart breathed a huge sigh of relief on Friday afternoon when the BHA informed the Thirsk trainer he would be able to send out runners again, starting with Royal Ascot hopeful Excellently Poised at Beverley on Saturday. Read More...

Fahey lines up incredible 32 runners in bid to beat his record

Racing Post | 7 years ago
It must surely take planning of almost military-like precision, but Richard Fahey seems totally unfazed that he will equal a personal record on Saturday if his 32 - yes, 32! Read More...

Fahey lines up incredible 32 runners in bid to beat his record

Racing Post | 7 years ago
It must surely take planning of almost military-like precision, but Richard Fahey seems totally unfazed that he will equal a personal record on Saturday if his 32 - yes, 32! Read More...

Weld confirms The Grey Gatsby on schedule for comeback

Racing Post | 7 years ago
The Grey Gatsby is likely to have his first run since joining Dermot Weld in either the Prince of Wales's Stakes or the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read More...

Weld confirms The Grey Gatsby on schedule for comeback

Racing Post | 7 years ago
The Grey Gatsby is likely to have his first run since joining Dermot Weld in either the Prince of Wales's Stakes or the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot. Read More...

The runners to watch out for as July course opens its doors

Racing Post | 7 years ago
As the July course throws open its doors for the summer, Newmarket correspondent David Milnes sets the scene and pinpoints five runners to keep a beady eye on Read More...

The runners to watch out for as July course opens its doors

Racing Post | 7 years ago
As the July course throws open its doors for the summer, Newmarket correspondent David Milnes sets the scene and pinpoints five runners to keep a beady eye on Read More...

Highland Reel among international stars invited to take on Winx

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Highland Reel has been invited to Moonee Valley to take another swing at the brilliant Winx in this year's Cox Plate. Read More...

Highland Reel among international stars invited to take on Winx

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Highland Reel has been invited to Moonee Valley to take another swing at the brilliant Winx in this year's Cox Plate. Read More...

Female jockeys making big gains in France with allowance

Racing Post | 7 years ago
French racing authorities yesterday revealed a significant increase in the number of rides for women after the introduction of the controversial weight allowance for female jockeys. Read More...

Female jockeys making big gains in France with allowance

Racing Post | 7 years ago
French racing authorities yesterday revealed a significant increase in the number of rides for women after the introduction of the controversial weight allowance for female jockeys. Read More...

Grand National hero Fox eyes more outside rides in the autumn

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Grand National-winning jockey Derek Fox is hoping his high-profile success will spark further interest from outside stables in the autumn following a relatively quiet period in the saddle. Read More...

Grand National hero Fox eyes more outside rides in the autumn

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Grand National-winning jockey Derek Fox is hoping his high-profile success will spark further interest from outside stables in the autumn following a relatively quiet period in the saddle. Read More...

Cox hoping for further Royal Ascot success with high-class team

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Clive Cox is assembling another high-class squad for Royal Ascot having enjoyed notable success at the five-day meeting in recent years. Read More...

Cox hoping for further Royal Ascot success with high-class team

Racing Post | 7 years ago
Clive Cox is assembling another high-class squad for Royal Ascot having enjoyed notable success at the five-day meeting in recent years. Read More...