Sharjah emulates the feats of Istabraq and Hurricane Fly in winning the Matheson Hurdle at Leopardstown for a fourth time. Source
Month: December 2021
Spendthrift Discontinues Australian Operations
Spendthrift Farm is discontinuing its operations in Australia and putting its Spendthrift Australia property up for sale. Source
Freddy Tylicki: Paralysed jockey calls for harsher penalties after fall
Freddy Tylicki calls for harsher penalties for jockeys who ride dangerously after a fall left him paralysed from the waist down. Source
Robin Goodfellow’s Racing Tips: Best bets for Wednesday, December 29
Sportsmail’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Wednesday’s meetings at Newbury, Doncaster, Kelsoand Southwell. Source
Galvin sets sights on Gold Cup after charging to Savills Chase victory
Galvin is into second favourite for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after a last-gasp victory in the Savills Chase at Leopardstown.Source
Southern California Trainer Inda Dies at 78
Eduardo Inda, remembered for his work as Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally’s primary assistant through his glory years with the great racehorse John Henry in the 1980s, died Dec. 22, according to family. He was 78. Source
Determined Castellano Regroups at Gulfstream Park
Five winters have passed since his reign as the Championship Meet’s dominant rider came to an end, but Hall of Famer Javier Castellano still comes to Gulfstream Park with the same level of enthusiasm. Source
Home Brew Brings Intoxicating Form Into Smarty Jones
With an early December kickoff to the Oaklawn Park meet this winter, the Arkansas track’s preps on the Road to the Kentucky Derby can begin with the New Year in 2022, starting Saturday with the $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes. Source
Killer Ability Romps in Hopeful Stakes in Japan
Killer Ability romps to victory in Hopeful Stakes (G1)—a key prep for horses eyeing the Japanese Triple Crown. Source
Breeders’ Cup Winner Tarnawa to Visit Frankel
Tarnawa, the Aga Khan’s exceptional winner of the 2020 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) at Keeneland, will be sent to champion sire Frankel for her first mating in 2022. Source