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Umberto Rispoli: Journalism is the real deal – he is a serious horse
Our questions are answered by the Californian-based Italian set to partner the Kentucky Derby favorite at Churchill Downs on May 3 ...
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Let’s give the Preakness some love – Steve Dennis looks ahead to the 150th anniversary of the Triple Crown’s middle leg
Our columnist is hoping the Pimlico Classic will receive its due for a change as it reaches a significant landmark ...
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‘I feel guilty for getting the attention’ – meet Hit Show’s Dubai pal E-J, the go-to groom for the global occasion
Flying groom: E-J Bowler with Hit Show before a surprise longshot victory in the Dubai World Cup. Photo: Dubai Racing Club Laura King interviews E-J Bowler, who led up Dubai World Cup winner Hit Show ...
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Gulfstream stories: four leading trainers with tales of what the under-threat venue means to them
As worries continue over the future of racing at the South Florida track amid the prospect of ‘decoupling’, Gustavo Delgado, Saffie Joseph, Eddie Plesa and Antonio Sano talk to Tom Pedulla The outlook ...
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‘Lake Victoria could be there in time’ – Aidan O’Brien outlines his Classic plans
Hanging on his every word: Aidan O’Brien addresses the media. Photo: John Hoy / The Jockey Club Legendary trainer Aidan O’Brien opened the doors to Ballydoyle on Monday [April 14] at a media visit ...
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‘I wish every trainer could have a horse like her’ – Thorpedo Anna back on the rankings rise in Apple Blossom
Apple Blossom time: Thorpedo Anna (Brian Hernandez) scores at Oaklawn. Photo: Coady Thorpedo Anna, the reigning US Horse of the Year, sneaked up a place in the world rankings with a consummate ...
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‘Forever Young was nowhere near his peak behind Hit Show’ – reflections on a Dubai card full of shock results
Ron Wood analyses the action from Meydan on World Cup night, when Hit Show landed a 66-1 upset in the $12m feature ...
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How they qualified: watch all the videos as Derby field shapes up – and keep a close eye on Baeza’s prospects
With under three weeks to go, our series continues with a detailed analysis of how the final field is looking after the final qualifying event After seven months and 48 races, the Road to the Kentucky ...
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What’s been happening: Kentucky Derby latest, Thorpedo Anna, Forever Young, Frankie Dettori, Hayley Turner, Grand National and more
Admire Daytona (Christophe Lemaire, far side) holds off Heart Of Honor in UAE Derby at Meydan. Photo: Dubai Racing Club / Liesl King Japanese-trained Admire Daytona heads to Churchill Downs, Dubai ...
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‘Definitely a good weekend’s work!’ – Connor Beasley reflects on a G1 double on Dubai World Cup night
Interview with journeyman jockey based in the North of England landed a 40-1 shock on Dark Saffron in the Dubai Golden Shaheen, having already landed the G1 Kahayla Classic for Arab horses ...