ROYAL ASCOT DAY 1: FRANKEL!
“He’s not a horse, he’s a bloomin’ steam engine…” We were reminded of that statement, made by the legendary jockey Fred Archer, after being run off with on Newmarket Heath by the mighty St. Simon. Frankel didn’t quite bolt off on Ascot Heath yesterday, although it did take Tom Queally
GHOSTZAPPER’S EXCELLENT WEEKEND
The most recent weekend’s racing in the U.S. was highlighted by an epic Metropolitan Handicap (gr. I) duel between Shackleford and Caleb’s Posse. However, it also featured a notable achievement by a former Metropolitan Handicap victor – Ghostzapper – who was represented by graded winners on all-weather, turf and dirt. On
EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES IN AUSTRALIA
Australia is currently witnessing a real purple period, and four of its most exciting performers – Black Caviar, Pierro, Atlantic Jewel and More Joyous were all in action at Randwick last Saturday. World Champion Black Caviar; Pierro, who completed a sweep of the juvenile triple crown in the Moet &
GERMAN BLOODLINES DOMINATE IN EUROPE
Stacelita (TrueNicks A) was foaled in France, but her pedigree is German on both sides. She is by the great German stallion, Monsun (from a sire line that goes back to 1935 English Triple Crown winner Bahram), out of a mare by Dashing Blade (by Elegant Air, from the Shirley Height/Mill Reef
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