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What’s been happening: Saudi Cup draw, Kentucky Derby blow, European Pattern changes and more ...
Latest news from the world’s richest race, an injury to runaway Fair Grounds winner Magnitude and major changes in the European schedule feature in our weekly digest of recent international racing ...
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How to bet the Saudi Cup: promising dirt debut makes Facteur Cheval the value play
Facteur Cheval: a star on turf in Dubai, and looked promising on dirt debut at same venue last month. Photo: Dubai Racing Club International racing expert Ron Wood with his idea of the best bets for ...
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‘The ultimate warhorse’ – seven-time G1 winner Rebel’s Romance stars in Qatar to enter world top five
All the world’s a stage: Rebel’s Romance (William Buick) holds The Foxes to win the Amir’s Trophy in Qatar. Photo: Debbie Burt / QREC Dual Breeders’ Cup winner Rebel’s Romance completed back-to-back ...
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Hollywood Wildcat: ‘She made my job easy’ – Eddie Delahoussaye
Hollywood Wildcat and Paseana duel to the end of the 1993 Breeders' Cup Distaff at Santa Anita. (Barbara Livingston photo) Jay Hovdey’s popular series continues with a champion filly whose ...
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Magnitude: an unbiased view suggests there are reasons to be wary of longshot winner – despite sharp time
In the latest instalment of his weekly Kentucky Derby update, Ron Wood is disinclined to take the Fair Grounds form at face ...
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‘Chosen Lady was very special’ – how National Treasure added to generations of success for Secretariat mare
Eclipse Award-winning colt, who won the Preakness Stakes in 2023 on the 50th anniversary of his legendary forefather’s own victory at Pimlico, is the latest representative of a quality family line On ...
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‘Riding for a living, what could be better?’ – it’s a family affair for champion apprentice Erik Asmussen
‘This game means everything to me’: Erik Asmussen, Eclipse Award winner for Outstanding Apprentice Jockey for 2024. NTRA / Sara Kauss Photography Interview with the Eclipse Award-winning apprentice, ...
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The last dance: Japan’s ‘dancing’ jockey Fumio Matoba retires after 51-year career – aged 68
The Emperor of Ohi: Fumio Matoba, who is the winningmost jockey in the history of Japanese racing. Photo: Tokyo City Keiba Legendary rider famed for his unique style has called time on a ...