Agricultural Committee approves Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board anti-doping methods but wants more done
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has committed to studying the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee’s report into the sport’s anti-doping and regulatory processes, but the publication of the final document saw its anti-doping structures given a fairly resounding seal of approval. Recommendations to beef up drug testing measures, more regulatory transparency and equine traceability were prominent in... Read More
Borges, Size unite with Sight Success in Happy Valley feature
Vagner Borges hopes victory on Sight Success (Magnus) in the Class 2 High West Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley last night can lay the foundations for even higher achievement with the John Size stable as the Brazilian looks forward to riding star sprinter Hot King Prawn (Denman) later this month. Borges has been booked to... Read More
Rosemont lead Australian buying spree at spectacular Fasig-Tipton sale
Anthony Mithen has eye on Spring Carnival success with US$1.375 million purchase La Dragontea as records tumble in Kentucky Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton November auction marked the start of a ten-day breeding stock sale extravaganza in Kentucky, and the quality assembled for the curtain-raising ‘Night of the Stars’ showpiece saw records tumble, as it drew an elite... Read More
Japan’s mares hold the spotlight while in Hong Kong Hayes awaits decision
When Loves Only You (Deep Impact) made history on Saturday as the first Breeders’ Cup winner trained out of Japan it was no big surprise, not for those with an interest in Asian racing, at least. Her Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr 1, 11f) win was backed up by solid Group 1 form,... Read More
Extreme Choice yearlings set to be hot property at 2022 sales
Fortunate breeders to cash in with limited number available by dual Group 1-winning sprinter They’re like owning big, valuable nuggets of gold, the progeny of Extreme Choice (Not A Single Doubt), a sire whose offspring are as talented as they are rare. For the breeders and owners fortunate enough to have at least one of... Read More
23 for Churchill
New Winners Churchill (pictured) – Coolmore Stud shuttler Churchill (Galileo) chalked up his 23rd individual winner courtesy of Friday Night’s (2 f Churchill – Whipcla by Whipper) victory over 1800 metres at Milan. Making her career debut, the Salvatore Sulas-trained two-year-old defeated Valzer (Buratino) into second with Flash Of The Blade (Mondaliste) further back in... Read More