Toby's Corner is Scratched From Kentucky Derby: The road to the Kentucky Derby has just taken its latest sharp fork in the road as Uncle Mo (Indian Charlie)'s vanquisher was removed due to a leg problem. Toby's Corner (Bellamy Road), trained by popular conditioner Graham Motion, was an upset 8/1 victor in the Grade 1 Wood Memorial with... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 21:04
Todd Pletcher Will Ship Three for Royal Ascot: Top American conditioner Todd Pletcher, a winner of last year's Kentucky Derby with upstart Super Saver (Maria's Mon), is set to invade Royal Ascot this year and he is firming up plans to bring a trio of high-profile contenders to the June fixture. The best of the best from his turf... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:11
Sizing Europe and Big Zeb Set for Tuesday Clash: The Boylesports.com Champion Chase is the key fixture on the opening day of the 2011 Punchestown Festival and two of the biggest names contesting fences over 2m are confirmed to do battle. A relatively light field of six are set to contest this one with a rematch of the Queen Mother Champion Chase... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - 00:08
Latest Odds Show Make A Dance Prominent for 1000 Guineas: One of the biggest stories heading into Guineas weekend has been the extremely large gamble being placed on Juddmonte-bred filly Make A Dance (Empire Maker) ahead of the 1000 Guineas. The bay miss has two races under her belt so far and enters the race based on an impressive maiden score against a... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 17:05
Despite Ban Reduction Kieren Fallon Will Miss the Guineas: It is a bittersweet reduction for Kieren Fallon as the controversy that has dogged him in recent weeks has ultimately led to him being left out in the cold ahead of this weekend's Guineas meeting. The flat jockey incurred the ban after being caught for second at Kempton last week and was judged... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 17:02
Al Zarooni Set to Confirm Casamento Guineas Run: It appears as though Casamento (Shamardal) is set to take on the Qipco 2000 Guineas field over the Dante Stakes at York. Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford spoke to the media this morning and declared “there is a strong chance that he will run – we will know more in the next 12... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 16:04
The Factor Withdrawn From Kentucky Derby Contention: Once-popular Kentucky Derby contender The Factor (War Front) has been officially ruled off the Derby Trail by connections after failing to recover in time following a myectomy to correct a throat issue. The long-term form and health of The Factor is not jeopardized in any way with connections... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - 15:57
Frankel Now Priced at 8/15 For Guineas Glory: The five-day declaration stage is now passed and Qipco 2000 Guineas frontrunner Frankel (Galileo) has been clipped to 8/15 as fifteen contenders remain in the contest. The most notable recent dropout is certainly the Group 1 Middle Park Stakes winner Dream Ahead (Diktat). Trained by David Simcock,... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, April 25, 2011 - 20:41
Scoop6 Expected to Reach Half-Million on Saturday: It's a notable weekend for punters in the tote Scoop6 as the place fund went unclaimed last week for the first time ever and a subsequent £200,555 has been added to the fund. Early estimates are that the once-a-week pool could deliver a win fund well in excess of £500,000. Racing... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 22, 2011 - 18:02
Master of Hounds to Ship to Churchill Downs on May 3: Popular American racing news site Paulickreport.com is confirming that Aidan O'Brien intends to ship Master of Hounds (Kingmambo) into Churchill Downs on May 3 with the intention of running him in the 2011 Kentucky Derby. Only a nose separated him from the impressive Godolphin runner Khawlah (... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Friday, April 22, 2011 - 17:59