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Qirat produces history in Sussex Stakes
In an incredible upset to Wednesday’s Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood, the Ralph Beckett-trained Qirat became the highest-priced Group 1 winner in the UK in the 21st century when he ran out victorious at a price of 150-1. Ridden by Richard Kingscote, the four-year-old gelding — who had been supplemented to the contest for a... Read More
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Guscic’s She’s Quality set to tackle Asfoora in King George Stakes
There will be a distinct Australian presence in the King George Qatar Stakes (Gr 2, 5f) at Goodwood on Friday, with sprinting star Asfoora (Flying Artie) set to continue her UK campaign in a clash with some of Europe’s top speedsters. Trained by Henry Dwyer, Asfoora was impressive when finishing fifth, beaten just two lengths... Read More
Dilmi to take the reins at Domeland
Domeland Racing has confirmed that former Godolphin foreman Nacim Dilmi will take over as head trainer of its Central Coast-based private operation at the beginning of the 2025/26 racing season, following the departure of Sara Ryan. A long-standing presence in Australian racing, Domeland has recorded success over more than two decades, including Group 1 winner... Read More
Smith hoping Millie De Lune can give Winx Guineas a ‘big shake’
Trainer Matt Smith is confident bargain buy Millie De Lune (Puissance De Lune) can add black type to her CV in the eastern states’ last three-year-old stakes race of the season at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday. And though it’s unlikely to launch quite as grand a career as it did for the famous female... Read More
Wootton Bassett’s Whirl gets her Group 1 in Pretty Polly
Whirl (3 f ex Salsa by Galileo) made up for her desperately close runner-up finish in the Epsom Oaks (Gr 1, 1m 4f) when she put in a brave display to win the Pretty Polly Stakes (Gr 1, 1m 2f), becoming the 15th individual Group 1 winner for Coolmore’s star shuttler Wootton Bassett (Ifrraaj) in... Read More
Elamaz makes successful Australian bow
Elamaz (5 g Gleneagles – Emiyna by Maria’s Mon) got his Australian career off to the perfect start when he took out Saturday’s W J McKell Cup (Listed, 2000m) at Rosehill. In an impressive training performance from Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Elamaz was having his first start beyond 1600 metres on Saturday and his... Read More