Horse racing
Pride, ridden by French jockey Christophe Lemaire, has solidified her position as the top filly or mare in training by claiming the Champion Stakes at Newmarket. Racing Post handicapper Paul Curtis has assigned Pride a rating of 123 for her three-length victory over Rob Roy, but notes that this rating
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CHRISTOPHE LEMAIRE has expressed confidence in the chances of his mount, Pride, in the upcoming Champion Stakes, citing her recent victories over French rival Hurricane Run. Pride, a 7-2 favorite for the showpiece, has a strong track record in top-flight events, including a victory over Hurricane Run in the Grand
Horse racing
Sir Percy, the Derby winner, will make a late-season reappearance in the Emirates Airline Champion Stakes at Newmarket, with stable confidence high. The Marcus Tregoning-trained colt has emerged from a training gallop in great form, ready to take on older stars in the rowing mile. Tregoning has confirmed that Sir
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Trainer Tom Albertrani praises Bernardini, his star 3-year-old, as "fantastic" and foresees no reason why he shouldn't show up again as he has in his last few races. The son of A.P. Indy is a five-race winning streak, prevailing by a combined 33 1/4
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US Trainer Kiaran McLaughlin has made the decision to withdraw his top older horse, Invasor, from Saturday's highly anticipated Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont due to a fever. Despite missing the Grade 1 event, Invasor remains a strong contender for the Breeders' Cup Classic, with a
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Young Mick has made an astonishing 10 wins in just over eight months, catapulting him from a Wolverhampton maiden to a potential leading contender for the Melbourne Cup. Since breaking his duck in a claimer at Dunstall Park in late January, the four-year-old has picked up £185,000 in win
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Makybe Diva, the iconic Australian thoroughbred, has been mated with Galileo, producing an intriguing foal. Meanwhile, Trevor Denman has been appointed as the new race caller for the Breeders' Cup, replacing Tom Durkin. This change has sparked concerns about the tone and atmosphere of the prestigious event. Key Takeaways:
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A decision on Yeats's participation in the Melbourne Cup is still pending, despite initial claims of his non-runner status being announced by Racing Victoria Limited yesterday. Trainer Aidan O'Brien has expressed a willingness to give Yeats another week to recover from his recent race in the
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The stakes were high as the top contenders for the 2006 Arc Championship took to the tracks, showcasing their skills in a thrilling display of racing prowess. With the Arc trials shaping up to be a closely contested affair, the real action begins on October 1, when the final showdown
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Ouija Board, trained by Ed Dunlop, has emerged from her narrow defeat by Dylan Thomas at the Curragh on Saturday, write David Lawrence and Tony O'Hehir. Her connections will evaluate whether she will go to the US without another run, but everything is currently geared towards the Breeders&
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Trainer Andre Fabre has repeated his statement that Hurricane Run may not run in the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday due to required ground conditions. Fabre's decision will be influenced by the weather forecast and he is waiting for further contact with the owners. The trainer
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Nine horses, including Hurricane Run and Ouija Board, have been declared for the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, with the two Group One winners expected to clash for the first time on Saturday. Hurricane Run, trained by Andre Fabre, has not seen a racecourse since his King George win in
