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Al Ghadeer (11/8) stamped his class on the G1 Qatar International Stakes (PA) at Goodwood on Wednesday (2nd August) as he sauntered clear of a quality field, extending his winning sequence to six in the process. The four-year-old travelled strongly in the hands of Christophe Soumillon towards the far side and soon quickened away without coming off the bridle. The winning distance of three and a quarter-lengths was in no way a reflection of the Francois Rohaut-trained colt’s dominance and it could easily have been more. First Class (7/1) plugged…

Glorious Goodwood the Fitting Stage for the Return of Europe’s Finest Baaeed With five days of top-tier horse racing at one of the most picturesque courses on the planet, it’s little wonder that even those with a mere passing interest in the sport are anticipating Glorious Goodwood with relish. The festival will run from Tuesday, July 26 through to Saturday, July 30, with a stack of Group One races on the card and total prize money not far shy of £5 million to be won in the heart of the…

Top Races to Watch at This Year’s Goodwood Festival Glorious Goodwood is one of the highlights of the summer sporting calendar and has produced some of the great horse racing performances over the years. If you have never watched the festival before, here are some of the must-see races at this year’s edition. Goodwood Cup The festival gets underway on Tuesday with six races on the schedule. With the 2021 Goodwood odds already live, the betting activity is well underway, and there is one standout runner among the entries. Stradivarus…

One of the next big meetings in the UK this summer is Glorious Goodwood, which features 13 Group races across five days – including three Group One contests. Here is a look at three horses to watch at the Sussex meeting each year. Battaash – King George Stakes Defending champion Battaash is set to return in the King George Stakes, where he will be looking to become the first horse to win the race for a third time. Charles Hills’ runner was second in the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal…

Randox Grand National Once again, the Cheltenham Festival served up some thrilling racing over the four days of the meeting; however, with the action from Prestbury Park at an end, thoughts turn towards the tail end of the jumps season and the start of the Flat racing. Indeed, there’s still much jump action to look forward to in the coming weeks, and the main event on the horizon is the Randox Grand National, which takes place on Saturday, 13th April, the third day of the three-day Aintree festival. This year’s…

The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) are thrilled to announce that Thakeera Al Shahania, trained in Newmarket by Phil Collington, will join 15 other horses invited to contest the AED 5 million Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Jewel Crown. Collington has recently been crowned ARO leading trainer for a third time, whilst Thakeera Al Shahania is owned by Athbah Racing, who have also retained the ARO leading owner title this season. Collington and Athbah Racing will be hoping to repeat their success of 2019 when they won the Abu Dhabi…

Back in 2021 following the death of Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum, horse racing fans wondered what the future would hold for the Shadwell Stud group and later that year in September they announced that they would be dispersing a significant amount of their stock, in order to focus their activities at key and strategic points. Although Shadwell continued thanks to Shiekh Hamdan’s daughter, Sheikha Hissa, as she understood the group was pivotal to the future of British racing, many commentators simply erred on the side of fewer horses means a…

Every year, Ascot fills with trainers, jockeys and punters eager for a festival of racing. Yet the real stars of the show are the horses, who compete to land a spot in the history books. Royal Ascot has been a haven for these legends for many years, with more to come. Below, we discuss our pick of the three most loved Ascot legends.  Yeats This year’s event, like all previous meetings, promises to be a nail-biting affair. As the horse racing betting heats up, several favourites for big races like…

Horse racing is a widely popular sport, which garners millions of fans and punters from around the world. From the iconic tracks in North America to the thriving racing scene in Europe, the sport boasts a truly global reach. Throughout the year, some of the most prestigious races take place, with top equine athletes competing for substantial purses. These events not only offer exhilarating entertainment but also present exciting betting opportunities for ardent punters. However, there are some surprising countries where horse racing enjoys immense popularity. In this article, we…

Horse racing has long been one of the top sports to bet on, with major events throughout the year. While the Grand National attracts casual punters who rarely have a flutter, fans of the sport of kings are perhaps more likely to be looking forward to the Cheltenham Festival every March. When browsing for the best horse racing betting sites, BettingLounge.co.uk is a handy resource to use. But what are the top five horse racing events to bet on in 2023? Let’s take a look. With more than a dozen Grade One…

The history of horse racing has been littered with equine superstars whose exploits on the track cemented their legendary status. Thoroughbredchampions.com has a comprehensive list of the most famous thoroughbred horses from both the UK and US – all of which were the scourge of the bookmakers. With that in mind, we take a closer look at some of the top racehorses that have shone on the flat and over jumps, starting with one whose legacy is still impacting the sport today. Frankel Named after top trainer Bobby Frankel, the Henry…

Magic Moments celebrated in the north as Highfield Princess crowned the success story of the year On Friday 25th November the who’s who of northern racing came together to celebrate a stellar year of sporting achievements at the ROA Northern Racing Awards. The black-tie event, hosted by Racing Welfare at Newcastle racecourse, celebrated racing successes across the region with Highfield Princess winning the Stud/Breeder Success Story of the Year award for owner/breeder John Fairley, reaffirming her position as this year’s jewel in Northern racing’s crown.  The popular event saw two ROA-sponsored Magic Moment awards…

The Melbourne Cup is arguably Australia’s biggest horse race. A Group 1 race, it is held over a distance of 3,200 metres, with a prize pot of $7,750,000. Some of the most famous horses in the world have won the event, from Tiger Moth to Makybe Diva. This year’s field is packed with possible contenders, but a recent flurry of withdrawals has opened the field. Below, we go through the favourites for this year’s competition.  Deauville Legend Looking at the bookmaker sites featured on aussiebet.com, bet365 are offering odds on this year’s…

Are you ready for the St Leger Stakes this weekend? We certainly are, and we cannot wait to share our St Leger tips with you prior to the event. On that note, we have taken a very close look at the ante-post markets at the UK’s top bookmakers to develop these tips. We’ve also looked at the history of this race, the possible runners, and the odds to create the most suitable St Leger tips ahead of Saturday, September 10th. Note that through the tips we are about to share,…