War Front filly makes winning debut in Group 3 at Naas
It is not often that a horse is asked to make its racecourse debut in a pattern race, but an Aidan O'Brien-trained juvenile came out on top in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas on her first start, beating Peace Charter and Celtic Beauty by half a length and the same.
It is not often that a horse is asked to make its racecourse debut in a pattern race, but an Aidan O'Brien-trained juvenile came out on top in the Group 3 Coolmore Stud Irish EBF Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas on her first start, beating Peace Charter and Celtic Beauty by half a length and the same.
Arqana Breeze-Up graduate War Of Will wins the Preakness Stakes
European auction houses are no strangers to selling horses that go on to classic success. Usually those wins happen on this continent. but an Arqana May Breeze-Up Sale graduate has won the Group 1 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the US Triple Crown.
European auction houses are no strangers to selling horses that go on to classic success. Usually those wins happen on this continent. but an Arqana May Breeze-Up Sale graduate has won the Group 1 Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the US Triple Crown.
Mustashry hits Group 1 target in Lockinge Stakes
Six-year-old gelding Mustashry, a dual Group 2 winner in 2018, hit the Group 1 target at the second attempt when powering home to a two-and-a-half-length defeat of Laurens in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury yesterday. He was unplaced in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Mile in November on his only previous try at the highest level.
Six-year-old gelding Mustashry, a dual Group 2 winner in 2018, hit the Group 1 target at the second attempt when powering home to a two-and-a-half-length defeat of Laurens in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury yesterday. He was unplaced in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Mile in November on his only previous try at the highest level.
More pattern success for Crystal Ocean
Crystal Ocean notched up his sixth pattern-race win when landing the Group 3 Al Rayyan Stakes (registered as the Aston Park Stakes) over 12 furlongs at Newbury. He beat Laraaib by two lengths and had Raymond Tusk another three lengths back in third. Last month he beat Knight To Behold by two and a quarter lengths to take the Group 3 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes over a quarter-mile less at Sandown.
Crystal Ocean notched up his sixth pattern-race win when landing the Group 3 Al Rayyan Stakes (registered as the Aston Park Stakes) over 12 furlongs at Newbury. He beat Laraaib by two lengths and had Raymond Tusk another three lengths back in third. Last month he beat Knight To Behold by two and a quarter lengths to take the Group 3 bet365 Gordon Richards Stakes over a quarter-mile less at Sandown.
Could Dark Angel ever sire a Derby horse?
Yeomanstown Stud stallion Dark Angel (by Acclamation) is well-established as a source of top-class sprinters and milers, his offspring include the nine-furlong US Grade 1 scorer Raging Bull, and we know that a stallion who passes on the "speed gene" to his offspring can get good winners at up to about 10 and a half furlongs, depending on what the mare brings to the mix.
Yeomanstown Stud stallion Dark Angel (by Acclamation) is well-established as a source of top-class sprinters and milers, his offspring include the nine-furlong US Grade 1 scorer Raging Bull, and we know that a stallion who passes on the "speed gene" to his offspring can get good winners at up to about 10 and a half furlongs, depending on what the mare brings to the mix.
Stradivarius returns with Yorkshire Cup win
Star stayer Stradivarius, who went undefeated through a five-race campaign in 2018, made a winning return to action in the Group 2 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes, giving 3lbs and a three-quarter-length beating to the promising four-year-old Southern France.
Star stayer Stradivarius, who went undefeated through a five-race campaign in 2018, made a winning return to action in the Group 2 Matchbook Yorkshire Cup Stakes, giving 3lbs and a three-quarter-length beating to the promising four-year-old Southern France.
Due Diligence the first freshman sire with a stakes winner in 2019
Whitsbury Manor Stud stallion Due Diligence (by War Front) became the first freshman sire to get a stakes winner this year when his daughter Good Vibes won the Listed Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes over five furlongs at York yesterday. The David Evans-trained filly has now won two of her three starts and will go for next month's Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Whitsbury Manor Stud stallion Due Diligence (by War Front) became the first freshman sire to get a stakes winner this year when his daughter Good Vibes won the Listed Langleys Solicitors British EBF Marygate Fillies' Stakes over five furlongs at York yesterday. The David Evans-trained filly has now won two of her three starts and will go for next month's Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot.
Too Darn Hot's unbeaten run ended by Telecaster in the Dante Stakes
Undefeated juvenile champion Too Darn Hot met with the first defeat of his career when outstayed by Telecaster in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. Although bred to stay the trip, and more, the colt's stride frequency is more that of a miler and it seems likely that it will be over that distance that he continues his career. Telecaster, on the other hand, should be suited by 12 furlongs.
Undefeated juvenile champion Too Darn Hot met with the first defeat of his career when outstayed by Telecaster in the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes at York. Although bred to stay the trip, and more, the colt's stride frequency is more that of a miler and it seems likely that it will be over that distance that he continues his career. Telecaster, on the other hand, should be suited by 12 furlongs.
Lah Ti Dar makes winning return in Middleton Stakes
Classic-placed dual stakes winner Lah Ti Dar got her four-year-old campaign off to a successful start when taking the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' Stakes over the extended ten furlongs at York. Lord Lloyd-Webber's homebred is trained by John Gosden and was ridden by her usual partner Frankie Dettori.
Classic-placed dual stakes winner Lah Ti Dar got her four-year-old campaign off to a successful start when taking the Group 2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Middleton Fillies' Stakes over the extended ten furlongs at York. Lord Lloyd-Webber's homebred is trained by John Gosden and was ridden by her usual partner Frankie Dettori.
Kingman filly Nausha wins the Musidora Stakes
A three-way photo finish to a classic trial is usually a bit disappointing but there are reasons to believe that each of the trio that flashed past the post together in today's Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora Stakes could be a high-class performer in the making. The neck winner is a first-crop daughter of Kingman, the pair that dead-heated for second have outstanding pedigrees, and all three were lightly raced. What's more, one of them lost a lot of ground at the start.
A three-way photo finish to a classic trial is usually a bit disappointing but there are reasons to believe that each of the trio that flashed past the post together in today's Group 3 Tattersalls Musidora Stakes could be a high-class performer in the making. The neck winner is a first-crop daughter of Kingman, the pair that dead-heated for second have outstanding pedigrees, and all three were lightly raced. What's more, one of them lost a lot of ground at the start.
Invincible Army takes Duke of York Stakes in style
James Tate-trained four-year-old Invincible Army has made a sparkling start to his season and promises to play a major role in the top six-furlong races of the coming months. A leading juvenile sprinter of 2017, he added a Group 3 win last year but has kicked off 2019 with comfortable wins in the Listed Unibet Cammidge Trophy Stakes at Doncaster and Group 2 Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes at York.
James Tate-trained four-year-old Invincible Army has made a sparkling start to his season and promises to play a major role in the top six-furlong races of the coming months. A leading juvenile sprinter of 2017, he added a Group 3 win last year but has kicked off 2019 with comfortable wins in the Listed Unibet Cammidge Trophy Stakes at Doncaster and Group 2 Duke of York Clipper Logistics Stakes at York.
Raa Atoll leads an Irish one-two in the Group 2 Oleander Rennen
Luke Comer sent out the biggest winner of his career when Raa Atoll sprang a 32/1 shock in the Comer Group International 48th Oleander-Rennen over two miles at Hoppegarten. The Willie Mullins-trained odds-on favourite Thomas Hobson chased him home in the Group 2 feature, beaten by a length and a half, with the Jean-Pierre Carvalho-trained Moonshiner another one and three-quarter lengths back in third.
Luke Comer sent out the biggest winner of his career when Raa Atoll sprang a 32/1 shock in the Comer Group International 48th Oleander-Rennen over two miles at Hoppegarten. The Willie Mullins-trained odds-on favourite Thomas Hobson chased him home in the Group 2 feature, beaten by a length and a half, with the Jean-Pierre Carvalho-trained Moonshiner another one and three-quarter lengths back in third.
Shamardal filly Castle Lady remains unbeaten with Pouliches victory
Godolphin's homebred Castle Lady became the latest Group 1 star for Kildangan Stud's outstanding stallion Shamardal (by Giant's Causeway) when landing the Emirates Poule d'Essai des Pouliches on heavy ground at ParisLongchamp. The Henri-Alex Pantall-trained bay won the mile classic by a nose from Commes, with East a length-and-a-half back in third ahead of Imperial Charm and Matematica.
Godolphin's homebred Castle Lady became the latest Group 1 star for Kildangan Stud's outstanding stallion Shamardal (by Giant's Causeway) when landing the Emirates Poule d'Essai des Pouliches on heavy ground at ParisLongchamp. The Henri-Alex Pantall-trained bay won the mile classic by a nose from Commes, with East a length-and-a-half back in third ahead of Imperial Charm and Matematica.
Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial goes to Australia's son Broome
The Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes has a strong history of producing horses who go on to win at higher levels, and the 2019 edition of this ten-furlong test went to Broome, a first-crop son of Derby hero Australia (by Galileo). His stable companions Blenheim Palace and Sovereign chased him home, with the Dermot Weld-trained Rakan fourth.
The Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes has a strong history of producing horses who go on to win at higher levels, and the 2019 edition of this ten-furlong test went to Broome, a first-crop son of Derby hero Australia (by Galileo). His stable companions Blenheim Palace and Sovereign chased him home, with the Dermot Weld-trained Rakan fourth.
Group 3 win for Sea The Moon filly Hamariyna
Lanwades Stud stallion Sea The Moon (by Sea The Stars), the horse who ran away with the Group 1 Deutsches Derby five years ago, added a third pattern winner to his first-crop tally when the Michael Halford-trained Hamariyna won the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial Stakes over a mile at Leopardstown.
Lanwades Stud stallion Sea The Moon (by Sea The Stars), the horse who ran away with the Group 1 Deutsches Derby five years ago, added a third pattern winner to his first-crop tally when the Michael Halford-trained Hamariyna won the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud 1000 Guineas Trial Stakes over a mile at Leopardstown.
Persian King a first-crop classic star for Kingman
Banstead Manor Stud's brilliant miler Kingman (by Invincible Spirit) is a classic sire with his first crop following the victory today of Persian King in the Group 1 The Emirates Poule d'Essai des Poulains at ParisLongchamp.
Banstead Manor Stud's brilliant miler Kingman (by Invincible Spirit) is a classic sire with his first crop following the victory today of Persian King in the Group 1 The Emirates Poule d'Essai des Poulains at ParisLongchamp.
Mile targets for last year's Derby fifth Hazapour
H H the Aga Khan's Hazapour won last year's Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes before appearing to run out of stamina at Epsom, coming home fifth behind Masar in the Investec Derby. He dropped back to a mile at Leopardstown this afternoon, won the Group 3 Comer Group International Amethyst Stakes and could appear next in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot.
H H the Aga Khan's Hazapour won last year's Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial Stakes before appearing to run out of stamina at Epsom, coming home fifth behind Masar in the Investec Derby. He dropped back to a mile at Leopardstown this afternoon, won the Group 3 Comer Group International Amethyst Stakes and could appear next in the Group 1 Queen Anne Stakes at Ascot.
Tarnawa enters Oaks picture after Blue Wind success
Talented four-year-old Who's Steph was an odds-on favourite for the Group 3 Irish National Stud Racing Irish EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas following her recent runaway listed success at Gowran Park, but the Ger Lyons-trained grey was caught near the line by Tarnawa, who won by a neck. That Dermot Weld-trained three-year-old could now head for the Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom.
Talented four-year-old Who's Steph was an odds-on favourite for the Group 3 Irish National Stud Racing Irish EBF Blue Wind Stakes at Naas following her recent runaway listed success at Gowran Park, but the Ger Lyons-trained grey was caught near the line by Tarnawa, who won by a neck. That Dermot Weld-trained three-year-old could now head for the Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom.
Anthony Van Dyck makes winning return in Derby Trial at Lingfield
The Ballydoyle team secured another classic trial victory when their Anthony Van Dyck made a winning return to action in the Listed Racebets Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield. A Group 2 Futurity Stakes winner who was runner-up to Quorto in the Group 1 National Stakes and third to Too Darn Hot in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes, the Timeform 118-rated son of Galileo (by Sadler's Wells) is among the market leaders for next month's Group 1 Investec Derby.
The Ballydoyle team secured another classic trial victory when their Anthony Van Dyck made a winning return to action in the Listed Racebets Derby Trial Stakes at Lingfield. A Group 2 Futurity Stakes winner who was runner-up to Quorto in the Group 1 National Stakes and third to Too Darn Hot in the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes, the Timeform 118-rated son of Galileo (by Sadler's Wells) is among the market leaders for next month's Group 1 Investec Derby.
Anapurna impressive in Oaks Trial at Lingfield
John Gosden unveiled yet another top prospect when Anapurna put six lengths between herself and her closest pursuer, Tauteke, in the Listed RaceBets Money Back All Losers Oaks Trial Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield. Soft ground and an extended 11-and-a-half-furlong trip made it a test of stamina for these three-year-old fillies.
John Gosden unveiled yet another top prospect when Anapurna put six lengths between herself and her closest pursuer, Tauteke, in the Listed RaceBets Money Back All Losers Oaks Trial Fillies' Stakes at Lingfield. Soft ground and an extended 11-and-a-half-furlong trip made it a test of stamina for these three-year-old fillies.
Repeat Huxley Stakes victory for Forest Ranger
Forest Ranger may be set for an international campaign following his win in this afternoon's Group 2 Homeserve Huxley Stakes, a race he also won 12 months ago. The Richard Fahey-trained gelding beat all-weather star Matterhorn by three-parts of a length with Irish raider Success Days third and favourite Addeybb only fourth.
Forest Ranger may be set for an international campaign following his win in this afternoon's Group 2 Homeserve Huxley Stakes, a race he also won 12 months ago. The Richard Fahey-trained gelding beat all-weather star Matterhorn by three-parts of a length with Irish raider Success Days third and favourite Addeybb only fourth.
Morando trounces Kew Gardens in Ormonde Stakes
One would not expect a son of Kendargent (by Kendor) and an Indian Rocket (by Indian Ridge) mare to be a middle-distance horse but that is the new lease of life that Morando has found and the Andrew Balding-trained gelding could have the Group 1 Investec Coronation Cup on his agenda following his eight-length defeat of Kew Gardens in the Group 3 Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester.
One would not expect a son of Kendargent (by Kendor) and an Indian Rocket (by Indian Ridge) mare to be a middle-distance horse but that is the new lease of life that Morando has found and the Andrew Balding-trained gelding could have the Group 1 Investec Coronation Cup on his agenda following his eight-length defeat of Kew Gardens in the Group 3 Boodles Diamond Ormonde Stakes at Chester.
Camelot colt Sir Dragonet looks odds-on for Group 1 success following Chester romp
It is encouraging to see classic trials won in good style but exciting when a horse produces the sort of demolition job that Sir Dragonet did at Chester this afternoon. The Aidan O'Brien-trained second-crop son of Camelot (by Montjeu) made his six rivals look ordinary in the Group 3 MBNA Chester Vase Stakes, yet eight-length runner-up was his stakes-winning stablemate Norway.
It is encouraging to see classic trials won in good style but exciting when a horse produces the sort of demolition job that Sir Dragonet did at Chester this afternoon. The Aidan O'Brien-trained second-crop son of Camelot (by Montjeu) made his six rivals look ordinary in the Group 3 MBNA Chester Vase Stakes, yet eight-length runner-up was his stakes-winning stablemate Norway.
Mehdaayih shows star potential in Cheshire Oaks
John Gosden-trained three-year-old Mehdaayih shot to the fore of the ante-post market for next month's Group 1 Investec Oaks following an impressive performance in the Listed Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks over an extended mile and three at Chester, showing a fine turn of foot before powering clear to beat the previously undefeated stakes winner Manuela De Vega (gave 3lbs) by four and a half lengths.
John Gosden-trained three-year-old Mehdaayih shot to the fore of the ante-post market for next month's Group 1 Investec Oaks following an impressive performance in the Listed Arkle Finance Cheshire Oaks over an extended mile and three at Chester, showing a fine turn of foot before powering clear to beat the previously undefeated stakes winner Manuela De Vega (gave 3lbs) by four and a half lengths.
Magical adds Mooresbridge Stakes to her tally
Star filly Magical disposed of a small but select field to take the Group 2 Coolmore Highland Reel Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh, comfortably beating Flag Of Honour by a length and a half in the ten-furlong feature. The King was a neck back in third, the same margin separating him from last year's Irish Derby scorer Latrobe.
Star filly Magical disposed of a small but select field to take the Group 2 Coolmore Highland Reel Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at the Curragh, comfortably beating Flag Of Honour by a length and a half in the ten-furlong feature. The King was a neck back in third, the same margin separating him from last year's Irish Derby scorer Latrobe.
Last-stride win for Happen in the Athasi Stakes
Happen came from a seemingly impossible position to grab the Group 3 Coolmore Gleneagles Irish EBF Athasi Stakes on the line at the Curragh. The Aidan O'Brien had little apparent chance of victory with even a half-furlong to travel but stayed on strongly to sweep past her rivals. Four-year-olds Dan's Dream and Rionach were second and third, beaten by a short-head and a neck.
Happen came from a seemingly impossible position to grab the Group 3 Coolmore Gleneagles Irish EBF Athasi Stakes on the line at the Curragh. The Aidan O'Brien had little apparent chance of victory with even a half-furlong to travel but stayed on strongly to sweep past her rivals. Four-year-olds Dan's Dream and Rionach were second and third, beaten by a short-head and a neck.
Flop Shot impressive in Prix de Guiche
Andre Fabre appears to have a strong hand for the French classics this year, and although his runner Syrtis was sent off favourite for the Group 3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly it was the team's second string Flop Shot who took the prize, eased down to beat his stablemate by three lengths in the nine furlong test on soft ground.
Andre Fabre appears to have a strong hand for the French classics this year, and although his runner Syrtis was sent off favourite for the Group 3 Prix de Guiche at Chantilly it was the team's second string Flop Shot who took the prize, eased down to beat his stablemate by three lengths in the nine furlong test on soft ground.
Shamardal filly takes first juvenile stakes race of the year
Ballydoyle sent out an odds-on favourite for the Listed First Flier Stakes at the Curragh, the first juvenile blacktype event of the year, but that War Front colt had to settle for minor honours as the Willie McCreery-trained filly cruised to victory.
Ballydoyle sent out an odds-on favourite for the Listed First Flier Stakes at the Curragh, the first juvenile blacktype event of the year, but that War Front colt had to settle for minor honours as the Willie McCreery-trained filly cruised to victory.
Zoffany filly Who's Steph posts runaway listed win in Ireland
The Ger Lyons-trained four-year-old Who's Steph put up an impressive performance at Gowran Park this afternoon to take the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes by eight lengths. The daughter of Zoffany (by Dansili) was a dual Group 3 scorer in 2018 and looks set for further pattern success before long.
The Ger Lyons-trained four-year-old Who's Steph put up an impressive performance at Gowran Park this afternoon to take the Listed Irish Stallion Farms EBF Victor McCalmont Memorial Stakes by eight lengths. The daughter of Zoffany (by Dansili) was a dual Group 3 scorer in 2018 and looks set for further pattern success before long.
Maqsad shows Group 1 potential in Pretty Polly Stakes
The strength of the form of this year's Listed Tweenhills Pretty Polly Stakes remains to be seen but it would be hard not to have been impressed by the manner in which Maqsad cruised home in the 10-furlong contest, beating Shambolic by five lengths. She is now one of the ante-post favourites for next month's Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom.
The strength of the form of this year's Listed Tweenhills Pretty Polly Stakes remains to be seen but it would be hard not to have been impressed by the manner in which Maqsad cruised home in the 10-furlong contest, beating Shambolic by five lengths. She is now one of the ante-post favourites for next month's Group 1 Investec Oaks at Epsom.
Irish one-two in the 1000 Guineas as Hermosa beats Lady Kaya
Aidan O'Brien completed a classic double when his charge Hermosa made all to win the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas the day after the team's Magna Grecia landed the colts' classic over the same course and distance. This time it was Wayne Lordan in the saddle and the pair beat fellow Irish raider Lady Kaya by a length. That Sheila Lavery-trained bay was ridden by Robbie Colgan.
Aidan O'Brien completed a classic double when his charge Hermosa made all to win the Group 1 Qipco 1000 Guineas the day after the team's Magna Grecia landed the colts' classic over the same course and distance. This time it was Wayne Lordan in the saddle and the pair beat fellow Irish raider Lady Kaya by a length. That Sheila Lavery-trained bay was ridden by Robbie Colgan.
Bated Breath filly Worth Waiting wins the Dahlia Stakes
The progressive David Lannigan-trained four-year-old Worth Waiting put up the best performance of her career to date when taking the Group 2 Charm Spirit Dahlia Stakes over nine furlongs at Newmarket this afternoon. Ridden by James Doyle, the Whatton Manor Stud-bred bay won by a length from Nyaleti, taking her record to five wins from eight starts.
The progressive David Lannigan-trained four-year-old Worth Waiting put up the best performance of her career to date when taking the Group 2 Charm Spirit Dahlia Stakes over nine furlongs at Newmarket this afternoon. Ridden by James Doyle, the Whatton Manor Stud-bred bay won by a length from Nyaleti, taking her record to five wins from eight starts.
Country House awarded the Kentucky Derby
The 145th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic renewals in its history after the front-running Maximum Security, who passed the post in front of his 18 rivals, was disqualified and placed last. The 65/1 longshot who reached the line one and three-quarter lengths behind him was awarded the race.
The 145th Kentucky Derby produced one of the most dramatic renewals in its history after the front-running Maximum Security, who passed the post in front of his 18 rivals, was disqualified and placed last. The 65/1 longshot who reached the line one and three-quarter lengths behind him was awarded the race.
Grade 2 win at Churchill Downs for Invincible Spirit colt
The Irish National Stud's flag bearer Invincible Spirit (by Green Desert) completed an international big-race double today when, just hours after his son Magna Grecia won the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in England, Digital Age landed the Grade 2 American Turf Stakes at Churchill Downs.
The Irish National Stud's flag bearer Invincible Spirit (by Green Desert) completed an international big-race double today when, just hours after his son Magna Grecia won the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas at Newmarket in England, Digital Age landed the Grade 2 American Turf Stakes at Churchill Downs.
Last to first for Sir Prancealot mare in mile Grade 2 at Churchill Downs
Beau Recall added another good performance to her résumé when winning the Grade 2 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes on firm ground at Churchill Downs this evening. Now aged five and trained by Brad Cox, the daughter of former Tally-Ho Stud stallion Sir Prancealot (by Tamayuz) beat Got Stormy by a length and a quarter, with Daddy Is A Legend a head back in third.
Beau Recall added another good performance to her résumé when winning the Grade 2 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes on firm ground at Churchill Downs this evening. Now aged five and trained by Brad Cox, the daughter of former Tally-Ho Stud stallion Sir Prancealot (by Tamayuz) beat Got Stormy by a length and a quarter, with Daddy Is A Legend a head back in third.
Magna Grecia gives Aidan O'Brien a tenth 2000 Guineas winner
Aidan O'Brien reached a remarkable landmark at Newmarket this afternoon when saddling Magna Grecia to win the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas, the trainer's tenth winner of the mile classic. It was a second consecutive win in the race for jockey Donnacha O'Brien, and a second Group 1 success for the horse.
Aidan O'Brien reached a remarkable landmark at Newmarket this afternoon when saddling Magna Grecia to win the Group 1 Qipco 2000 Guineas, the trainer's tenth winner of the mile classic. It was a second consecutive win in the race for jockey Donnacha O'Brien, and a second Group 1 success for the horse.
Casamento's son Communique lands Jockey Club Stakes
The Mark Johnston-trained Communique caused a surprise at Newmarket today when making all to win the Group 2 Roaring Lion Jockey Club Stakes at odds of 12/1. The four-year-old son of Casamento (by Shamardal) was well clear during part of the race and stayed on well to hold off Defoe by a length and a quarter.
The Mark Johnston-trained Communique caused a surprise at Newmarket today when making all to win the Group 2 Roaring Lion Jockey Club Stakes at odds of 12/1. The four-year-old son of Casamento (by Shamardal) was well clear during part of the race and stayed on well to hold off Defoe by a length and a quarter.
Mabs Cross returns with repeat Palace House success
Leading sprinter Mabs Cross made a winning return to action when getting up near the line to beat Equilateral by a neck in the Group 3 Zoustar Palace House Stakes at Newmarket. The Michael Dods-trained mare also won the race in 2018 before going on to Group 1 success in France.
Leading sprinter Mabs Cross made a winning return to action when getting up near the line to beat Equilateral by a neck in the Group 3 Zoustar Palace House Stakes at Newmarket. The Michael Dods-trained mare also won the race in 2018 before going on to Group 1 success in France.
Serengeti Empress wins Kentucky Oaks
Serengeti Empress, a second-crop daughter of Pin Oak Stud stallion Alternation (by Distorted Humor), made all to win the Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. The Thomas Amoss-trained bay, who was partnered by Jose Ortiz, passed the post one and three-quarter lengths clear of Liora, with a further five-and-a-half-length gap back to third-placed Lady Apple.
Serengeti Empress, a second-crop daughter of Pin Oak Stud stallion Alternation (by Distorted Humor), made all to win the Grade 1 Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. The Thomas Amoss-trained bay, who was partnered by Jose Ortiz, passed the post one and three-quarter lengths clear of Liora, with a further five-and-a-half-length gap back to third-placed Lady Apple.
Grade 1 winner for Mount Nelson
Boardsmill Stud stallion Mount Nelson (by Rock Of Gibraltar), whose progeny include the Group 1-winning sprinter Librisa Breeze, added a second top-level flat winner to his tally when Entropia sprang a surprise in the Grade 1 Gran Premio Criadores over ten furlongs at Palermo, in Argentina, last night.
Boardsmill Stud stallion Mount Nelson (by Rock Of Gibraltar), whose progeny include the Group 1-winning sprinter Librisa Breeze, added a second top-level flat winner to his tally when Entropia sprang a surprise in the Grade 1 Gran Premio Criadores over ten furlongs at Palermo, in Argentina, last night.
Prix Greffulhe goes to Roman Candle
Roman Candle staked his claim as a potential Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club candidate when taking the Group 2 Prix Greffulhe over ten and a half furlongs at Saint-Cloud this afternoon. This was a second win in four starts for the Andre Fabre-trained son of Le Havre (by Noverre).
Roman Candle staked his claim as a potential Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club candidate when taking the Group 2 Prix Greffulhe over ten and a half furlongs at Saint-Cloud this afternoon. This was a second win in four starts for the Andre Fabre-trained son of Le Havre (by Noverre).
Calyx makes impressive return to action
Although off the track since his exciting win in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last year, Juddmonte homebred Calyx put up a sparkling performance over the course and distance today to take the Group 3 Merriebelle Stable Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes by four lengths.
Although off the track since his exciting win in the Group 2 Coventry Stakes at Royal Ascot last year, Juddmonte homebred Calyx put up a sparkling performance over the course and distance today to take the Group 3 Merriebelle Stable Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes by four lengths.
Plumatic surprises at Saint-Cloud
Ostilio was sent off favourite for a high-class edition of the Group 2 Prix du Muguet at Saint-Cloud, but having made much of the running that Simon Crisford-trained colt disappointed and was eased when beaten, coming home last of the seven as outsider Plumatic landed the prize by a neck.
Ostilio was sent off favourite for a high-class edition of the Group 2 Prix du Muguet at Saint-Cloud, but having made much of the running that Simon Crisford-trained colt disappointed and was eased when beaten, coming home last of the seven as outsider Plumatic landed the prize by a neck.
Dee Ex Bee advertises Cup potential
Last year's Group 1 Investec Derby runner-up Dee Ex Bee got his 2019 campaign off to a good start with victory in this afternoon's Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot. This was the Mark Johnston-trained colt's first attempt at two miles.
Last year's Group 1 Investec Derby runner-up Dee Ex Bee got his 2019 campaign off to a good start with victory in this afternoon's Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot. This was the Mark Johnston-trained colt's first attempt at two miles.
Cape Cross daughter wins Prix Penelope
Cartiem, a daughter of the late Kildangan Stud stallion Cape Cross (by Green Desert), stayed on well to land the Group 3 Prix Penelope over 10 and a half furlongs at Saint-Cloud. She could bid for classic glory in next month's Group 1 Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly.
Cartiem, a daughter of the late Kildangan Stud stallion Cape Cross (by Green Desert), stayed on well to land the Group 3 Prix Penelope over 10 and a half furlongs at Saint-Cloud. She could bid for classic glory in next month's Group 1 Prix de Diane (French Oaks) at Chantilly.