Author: keith
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Sheza Alibi confirmed for blockbusterWinx Stakes clash with Autumn Glow
The Group 1 spring season is set to begin with a blockbuster after Sheza Alibi was confirmed to take on star mare Autumn Glow in Saturday’s Winx Stakes at Randwick.Peter Moody has indicated to Gareth Hall that Sheza Alibi will kick off her spring campaign in the 1400-metre Group 1 rather than wait for another…
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Cavalry Girl aims for hat-trick at Sandown
The Tom Dabernig-trained Cavalry Girl is expected to take her place in the Carlyon Stakes in preparation for a Group 1 tilt at Sandown.The Group 3 Carlyon Stakes (1000m) will be run at Sandown on Saturday with the Group 1 Moir Stakes over the same course and distance two weeks later.Both races are run by…
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Flash of genius on the cards at Chepstow
Fine FormSoeur De Flash CP – 2.45can open her account for the very much in-form Clive Cox in the Trade Centre Group Maiden Fillies’ Stakes at Chepstow.The Lambourn handler enjoyed three winners on Saturday, highlighted by Coppull’s big-race success in the Group Two Hungerford Stakes at Newbury, and Soeur De Flash looked a winner in…
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Tabor counting down to International D-day for Constitution River
Michael Tabor has had the honour of owning some of the most distinguished horses in history, but there is no let up in his passion for racing, as excitement builds ahead of Constitution River’s acid test at York tomorrow.Alongside his fellow Coolmore partners, Tabor has returned victorious a record seven times in the Juddmonte International,…
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The Cunning Fox swoops late to claim second JJ Houlahan Hurdle
The Patrick Payne trained The Cunning Fox claimed a second win in the J J Houlahan Hurdle at Ballarat, having previously landed the 3250m contest in 2024.The 2026 edition arguably provided as good a race as you could wish for from a three-horse field, with the way the field came together over the concluding stages…
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Magic Millions winner back with high aims ahead
Unit Five is one of Ciaron Maher’s current top ranked three-year-olds and the colt is set to make his race day return and Sandown on Saturday.Little went to plan in Unit Five’s tenth placing in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) in February but a good break since and two satisfying trials has the…
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French Selections Sunday 16th
R1 DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES [DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES] C1 – THE AGA KHAN STUDS PRIX LADY O’REILLY (PRIX MINERVE) – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 73,200 C1 – PRIX DES BENEVOLES – 2875m (a2m) – Class E – Mounted – EUR € 20,000 C1 – PRIX HOTEL REGINA HARDELOT – 1300m (a6f1/2) –…
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French Selections Saturday 15th
R1 DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES [DEAUVILLE-LA TOUQUES] C1 – JRA PRIX ALEC HEAD (PRIX DE POMONE) – 2500m (a1m1/2) – TURF – – Flat – EUR € 119,000 C1 – PRIX JACQUES MARET – 2875m (a2m) – – Harness – EUR € 6,000 C1 – PRIX LES COOKIES DE MARCUS (PRIX DE CHARMEIL) – 2000m (a1m1/4) –…
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Efsixteen standsout in St Hugh’s
Fine FormEfsixteen NB – 5.23can maintain the unbeaten start to her career despite stepping up to a smart level on only her second appearance in the Listed Visit Malta St Hugh’s Stakes at Newbury.George Scott’s Havana Grey filly has not been seen since making a winning debut at Newmarket in May when she sealed a…
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Shoemark relishing International challenge with Almaqam
Kieran Shoemark says Almaqam has every right to be in the ring with heavyweight Juddmonte International contenders Ombudsman and Constitution River, insisting the five-year-old has yet to reach his ceiling.Ed Walker’s charge looks set to be pitched into what could be one of the races of the season at York next week and his rider…