Facteur Cheval bravely withstands Namur in Dubai Turf
Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf (G1) produced the biggest upset of World Cup night, as the 25-1 French shipper Facteur Cheval just held off Japan’s 28-1 Namur in a duel to the line. The race […]
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Dubai World Cup: Ushba Tesoro renews rivalry with Senor Buscador, Derma Sotogake
Defending champion Ushba Tesoro will meet 11 challengers in Saturday’s $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan. […]
Lord North turns Dubai Turf three-peat with Dettori
After a dazzling Dubai Turf (G1) in 2021, and a dead-heat in his 2022 title defense, Lord North made history in Saturday’s $6 million renewal by becoming the race’s first-ever three-time winner. Jockey Frankie Dettori […]
State of Rest claims Prince of Wales’s Stakes on Royal Ascot Day 2
The globetrotting State of Rest added another Group 1 prize to his glowing record on Day 2 of racing at Royal Ascot in England. […]
Dubai Turf drama: Defending champ Lord North, Panthalassa dead-heat
Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf (G1) nearly produced a triple dead-heat, as frontrunning Panthalassa, defending champion Lord North, and Vin de Garde flashed across the wire abreast. […]
Yibir, Colonel Liam, Casa Creed compete in turf races on Dubai World Cup Day
Three Group 1 races and a Group 2, with prizemoney ranging from $1 million to $6 million, highlight a strong turf card on Dubai World Cup Day. […]
Lord North could meet Love in Breeders’ Cup WAYI Prince of Wales’s at Royal Ascot
Day two of Royal Ascot has just the one Group 1 contest, but it’s a dandy. Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s S. (G1), offering a free berth in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), could pit champion filly Love against defending champion Lord North. […]
Dubai Turf features duel of ‘Lords’
Meydan becomes a dueling ground for British lords on Saturday, as Lord North and Lord Glitters battle in the $4 million Dubai Turf (G1) on the World Cup undercard. Dubai Turf – Race 7 (11:30 […]
Tarnawa hands Weld a Breeders’ Cup trophy at last in Turf
Legendary Irish trainer Dermot Weld filled one final lacuna on his extensive resume – a Breeders’ Cup victory – when Tarnawa roared from off the pace to capture the $3.68 million Turf (G1). The Aga […]
Breeders’ Cup story-lines to follow for 2020
Racing analyst Nicolle Neulist brings us story-lines to follow for Breeders’ Cup 2020 at Keeneland. She highlights contenders in the Classic, Turf, Juvenile and more! […]