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Further horse deaths at the Grand National show cruel races must end
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes. ADVERTISEMENT Each April, more than 150,000 people attend...
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Dubai World Cup: O’Shea pays tribute to tough horse after winning second Dubai Golden Shaheen title
Tuz, ridden by Tadhg O’Shea, wins the Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan on Saturday. — Photo by Muhammad Sajjad Published: Sat 30 Mar 2024, 7:13 PM Two years after saddling Switzerland to win the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) in his maiden season at the iconic Zabeel Stables, trainer Bhupat Seemar produced more magic...
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Frankie Dettori aims to make history by becoming most successful jockey at Dubai World Cup
The 28th Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday has all the makings of an absorbing, wide open race. The defending champion Ushba Tesoro bids to become only the second horse after Godolphin’s Thunder Snow to win the $12 million Group 1 prize in successive years. The Japanese rider is also up against Senor Buscador...
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Switzerland out of autumn, springtime the aim
Image: Steve Hart Chris Waller announces autumn campaign is over for two-year-old through injury A chance for redemption after finishing outside of the placings in the Golden Slipper will go be the wayside as talented two-year-old Switzerland will undergo surgery to remove bone chips. Trainer Chris Waller announced on Friday that the valuable Coolmore-owned colt will forgo...
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Boom colt Switzerland to undergo surgery
Image: Steve Hart Boom colt Switzerland will undergo surgery to remove a small chip in his fetlock. Switzerland who finished 8th in the Golden Slipper on the weekend will require surgery before racing again after a post race scan uncovered a chip in the horses fetlock. Trainer Chris Waller announced the news on X on...
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Racing’s first Lady wins another Golden Slipper
Image: Steve Hart Filly Lady Of Camelot has given Gai Waterhouse an eighth Golden Slipper win, her second in partnership with Adrian Bott. With six Golden Slipper runners, Adrian Bott didn’t know which horse to watch in the run, but at the finish the Tulloch Lodge trainer had eyes only for their lone filly Lady Of...
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Multi-million dollar colt upset as first lady of racing collects record 8th Golden Slipper
Lady Of Camelot has won the $5 million Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens. The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained filly beat $41 chance Coleman while hot favourite Storm Boy was third. Lady Of Camelot was ridden by Blake Shinn. Storm Boy missed the start from barrier 2 and was shuffled back midfield in the run....
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Golden Slipper Day tips, late mail: Storm Boy at a backable price
Wow. What a day! Saturday’s $5 million Golden Slipper promises to be one for the ages with two star unbeaten colts — Storm Boy and Switzerland — clashing for the first time. I’m on record saying Storm Boy is an “absolute freak”, and he’s the one they have to beat. There’s no question Switzerland is...
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What Imperatriz will do today seemed impossible a few years ago
Imperatriz ridden by Michael Dee wins the Mittys McEwen Stakes at Moonee Valley Racecourse. Photo by Scott Barbour / Racing Photos What Imperatriz will do at The Valley today would have seemed nearly impossible just a few years ago. And that is before she even races in the A$1 million William Reid Stakes. The New...
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Dubai World Cup 2024: When is it, which horses are racing and are tickets still available?
The Dubai World Cup meeting is not only the climax of the UAE’s racing season but will draw a global audience when its 28th edition gets under way at Meydan on March 30. There is a total prize fund of $30.5 million for the nine-race card, the highlight of which is the $12 million Dubai...
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Golden Slipper plunge on Gai Waterhouse trained filly
Image: Steve Hart Lady Of Camelot has been heavily backed in the Golden Slipper Lady Of Camelot, the Waterhouse and Bott-trained filly, has emerged as a strong contender for Saturday’s Golden Slipper (1200m), attracting significant backing. Her odds have firmed from an initial $13 to $6 after the barrier draw, with Ladbrokes listing her as...