UAE 2000 Guineas Trial and Cape Verdi Headline Meydan Card: The next race day in the Dubai Carnival is set to run on Thursday and there are more than a few high-quality contests kicking off on the Tapeta surface at the majestic Meydan Racecourse. Godolphin is out in full-force today and they have Dettori, Ajtebi and a cadre of other jockeys lined up on some... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 19:50
Dunguib Withdrawal Leaves Hurricane Fly as Irish Champion Hurdle Favourite: A less-than-stellar blood test has prompted Dunguib’s connections to withdraw him from the widely-anticipated Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown this Sunday. The Philip Fenton-trained eight year-old prompted one of the biggest uproars in recent years when he was beaten in the Supreme... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 20:59
2011 Lecomte Stakes Sees a Mere Five Runners: Louisiana race fans might be forgiven for thinking they woke up in California as they check out the line-up for this weekend’s next chapter in the road to the Kentucky Derby. The 2011 Lecomte Stakes wound up being a rather underwhelming field of five that ensures we will see a first-rate... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 23:12
2011 Lecomte Stakes is the Next Derby Trail Destination: Tapizar (Tapit) made a major splash in the Sham Stakes last Saturday and punters can expect the Kentucky Derby Trail to take another interesting shift this weekend as Fair Grounds hosts the latest edition of the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes. While the purses usually don’t start to pick up serious... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 19:12
Kauto Star Plummets to 10/1 for Cheltenham Gold Cup: After running a certifiable stinker in his attempt to make history, Kauto Star has now seen serious question marks emerge over his future as his inability to conquer what was a very beatable field in the King George VI Chase. The living legend of steeple chasing really looked to be showing a bit of... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 17:26
2011 Victor Chandler Chase All About Master Minded: One of the premier chasing events over the 2m or so distance kicks off this weekend as a number of talented contenders line up for the Victor Chandler Chase at Ascot. First won by Desert Orchid back in 1989, the race has been a major reference for the likes of Tamarinbleu, Master Minded and the... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Monday, January 17, 2011 - 17:23
Two Year-Old European Thoroughbred Rankings Not Reflected in Antepost: It is an admittedly odd situation that Dream Ahead (Diktat) and Frankel (Galileo) are both sitting on 126 ratings despite Frankel giving Dream an absolute hiding when they went off in the Dewhurst. It wasn’t even close on the day and a pair of Group 1’s against very... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 22:24
2011 Sham Stakes at Santa Anita Sets Up Nicely For Derby Hopefuls: The Kentucky Derby Trail is in full swing and one of the most closely-watched California preps is, without a doubt, the Sham Stakes. This 1m½f contest doesn’t boast one of the highest purses for contenders looking to book a slot at the big dance, but the fact that this race has been a... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 22:22
2011 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Kicks Off Derby Season in Earnest: We’ve got more than a few of our top ten 2011 Kentucky Derby contenders lining up for a go in a race that has been a kingmaker in the past- the Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream. This 1m contest boasts a total purse of $400,000 and rates as a Grade 3- any victory here will immediately propel a... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 22:19
2011 Dubai Carnival at Meydan Opening Day Race Preview: The lineups are confirmed for the first day of the 2011 Dubai Carnival and a number of interesting contests are set to unfold. Punters can expect plenty of action and excitement over the Tapeta surface as contenders chase some very enticing purses throughout the seven-race thoroughbred card. The... Read More; A.J. Ryder; Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 22:15