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Rachel Alexandra to bypass Apple Blossom

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:31:31 +0000

Oaklawn Park, 15 March 2010

$5 million clash is off after Rachel's weekend defeat

The Grade One Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on 9 April will not now feature the $5 million clash between Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra after connections of the latter filly announced their decision to bypass the race in the wake of her defeat at Fair Grounds on Saturday.

Super Satin wins the Hong Kong Derby

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:06:34 +0000

Hong Kong, 14 March 2010

Son of Danehill Dancer gets up by a head

For champion trainer Caspar Fownes and nine times champion jockey Douglas Whyte the HK$16 million Mercedes-Benz Hong Kong Derby of 2010 proved the dream come true, with both stars opening their accounts in the most prestigious race on the Hong Kong domestic racing calendar.

Royal Ascot possible for Happy Zero after Group One win

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:04:39 +0000

Hong Kong, 14 March 2010

Happy Zero holds on in Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup

The Group One Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday produced a superb finish between Happy Zero and Fellowship in which the runner-up appeared sure to gun down the winner with 50m to go. Happy Zero and Darren Beadman weren't ready to accept it, however, and although Zac Purton got Fellowship almost level a few strides from the post, the pair just would not let him get past, and maintained their short head advantage to the line.

Sidney's Candy states KY Derby case with San Felipe win

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:40:26 +0000

Santa Anita, 14 March 2010

Candy Ride colt adds Grade Two to tally

Sidney's Candy (Candy Ride) has led all the way in winning his first two races of the season when adding the Grade Two San Felipe Stakes by a half-length on Saturday, sending three-year-old rival Caracortado to his first loss in six races.

Zanyatta back with 15th career win

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:37:31 +0000

Santa Anita, 14 March 2010

Star racemare lands Santa Anita Grade One on return

Last season's Breeders' Cup Classic winner Zenyatta (Street Cry) won the Grade One Santa Margarita Handicap by 1¼ lengths, extending her career victory streak to 15-0.

Lookin At Lucky makes winning return

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:34:13 +0000

Oaklawn park, 14 March 2010

Champion juvenile scrapes home in Rebel Stakes

Watson, Pegram & Weitman's 2009 Two-Year-Old Champion Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike) made a successful sophomore debut on Saturday, getting up in the final strides to defeat Chasing Dreams Racing 2008's Noble’s Promise by a head in the Grade Two Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn.

Shock defeat for Rachel Alexandra

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:31:56 +0000

Fair Grounds, 14 March 2010

Zardana beats Horse of the Year in Ladies Stakes

Horse of the Year Rachel Alexandra had to bow to Brazilian-bred Zardana by three-quarters of a length in Saturday’s $200,000 New Orleans Ladies at Fair Grounds Race Course.

29 remain in Triumph Hurdle

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:29:44 +0000

Friday’s racing on the final day of The Festival gets underway at 1.30pm with the £100,000 Grade One JCB Triumph Hurdle and the 29 acceptors include leading Irish-trained contenders Alaivan and Carlito Brigante as well as Advisor and Soldatino, who have both made impressive starts to their hurdling careers.

Kauto Star heads 12 Gold Cup confirmations

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:28:20 +0000

One of the most eagerly anticipated races in Jump racing history gets a step closer after 12 horses stood their ground at the six-day confirmation stage for the £475,000 Grade One totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup, the highlight of The Festival on Friday, March 19.

Third Group One win of the season for Vosne Romanee

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:16:44 +0000

New Zealand, 13 March 2010

Son of Electronic Zone wins New Zealand Stakes

Electronic Zone gelding Vosne Romanee landed the Group One SKYCITY New Zealand Stakes over 2000 metres at Ellerslie on Saturday, his third win at the highest level this season. Vosne Romanee showed a telling finishing kick to beat Harris Tweed by a length.

Shoot Out takes Randwick Guineas

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:09:49 +0000

Australia, 13 March 2010

Good performance in Sydney from High Chaparral colt

The Group One Royal Randwick Guineas on saturday was won by Shoot Out, who put in an impressive performance in bursting through his rivals from midfield after a tardy start, galloping strongly to the line to beat Viking Legend by three quarters of a length. Captain Sonador was third.

Cummings takes Crown Guineas with Rock Classic

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:05:26 +0000

Australia, 13 March 2010

Fastnet Rock colt takes Group One as favoured Denman fades to fourth

Bart Cummings was favoured to win his first Group One Crown Guineas (1600m) for many months, but Rock Classic wasn’t the horse punters expected to deliver the goods.

Zipping claims first Group One win

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:01:21 +0000

Australia, 13 March 2010

Son of Danehill takes Australian Cup on 15th Group One start

No one could deny Zipping (Danehill) his moment on the sun when the eight-year-old landed his first Group One title in the $1m Darley Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington on Saturday.

Street Cry colt tops Goffs Kempton Breeze-Up

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:53:25 +0000

Sharp climb in aggregate on larger catalogue than last year

The Goffs "Ready to Run" Breeze Up at Kempton on Friday saw turnover increase by 30% on last year, though with a larger catalogue this year the average declined to £15,991 from £18,728 last year.

Tranquil Sea heads strong Irish challenge in Ryanair Chase

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:39:17 +0000

Half the entry of 18 trained in Ireland

A total of 18 horses have stood their ground in next Thursday's Grade One Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, with half of those trained in Ireland. Among the Irish-trained contingent is Tranquil Sea, who registered a major victory at Cheltenham earlier this season when winning the Grade Three Paddy Power Gold Cup at The Open in November.