The Jeff Smith-owned Ghostwriter coasted clear of the Sept. 30 Royal Lodge Stakes (G2) field at Newmarket in an impressive manner to win his first start in group company. Source
Month: September 2023
Newmarket: Astro King denies 5-2 favourite Greek Order to win Cambridgeshire Handicap
Astro King triumphs in the Cambridgeshire Handicap, Porta Fortuna claims Cheveley Park Stakes victory, while Vandeek cruises to win the Middle Park Stakes. Source
Carla’s Way gets a tilt at the United States in the Breeders’ Cup after storming to victory in the Rockfel Stakes at Newmarket
In a race where it paid to sit close to the pace Carla’s Way stayed close behind early leader Spiritual before hitting the front at the two-furlong pole, quickly ending the event as a contest.Source
EXCLUSIVE: Luke Morris desperate for more big-race glory as the jockey reflects on Alpinista’s stunning victory in last year’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: Luke Morris is sitting on a bench near the paddock at Leicester racecourse but, with the help of an iPad, he has been transported back to Longchamp.Source
Paramount Prince Wants Breeders’ Stakes on His Resume
Paramount Prince won the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, the King’s Plate Stakes, Aug. 20. Paramount Prince fell short with a third-place finish by 1 1/4 lengths in the second leg, the Sept. 12 Prince of Wales Stakes. Source
Kirstenbosch Powers to Victory in Chillingworth Stakes
The 4-year-old filly won her first race of 2023 but after that has been oh-so-close on numerous occasions. Her competitive spirit wasn’t about to let that happen again. Source
Cherry Blossom Looks to Rebound in Cheveley Park
Speed will once again be the key in the Cheveley Park Stakes (G1) and Relief Rally would have been suited by this test had she not been declared a non-runner Sept. 29. Source
Ryan Moore on Cherry Blossom, Saga and his other four rides on the third day of Cambridgeshire meeting at Newmarket on Saturday
Ryan Moore has a solid book of six rides on the third day of the Cambridgeshire Meeting at Newmarket, featuring Cherry Blossom in the 14:25. Here, he goes through his rides.Source
Frankie Dettori eyes final Longchamp win, but not in the big race as he admits he is up against it on Free Wind, who is yet to win at Group One level
The 52-year-old, who will be riding in France for the final time this weekend before he retires, is hopeful he can come away from Longchamp with a final Group One win courtesy of Kinross.Source
The Arc? It’s like going from Premier League to Champions League final! Rob Hornby dreaming of glory on Westover as he gears up for Europe’s greatest race
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY DOMINIC KING: For a split second, Rob Hornby stops talking and stares into space. He has become lost in the moment as he remembers the noise and the frenzy.Source