Ryan Moore previews his day two rides at Royal Ascot – including a big chance in a “top-notch” Prince of Wales’s Stakes As Royal Ascot Day Two begins to gather momentum, so does Betfair Ambassador Ryan Moore’s thoughts on the day. Moore had a superb day one at Ascot, picking up a treble of wins. He won the Coventry Stakes on River Tiber, the Group 1 St James’s Palace Stakes aboard Paddington and the Copper Horse Handicap with Vauban. 2.30 – Balsam I obviously haven’t ridden her [Balsam] before, but it…
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Ryan Moore my day 1 Royal Ascot rides
Ahead of Tuesday’s (20th June) Royal Ascot, Betfair Ambassador Ryan Moore runs through the first days’ racecard allowing his thoughts and tips on each race. Queen Anne Stakes, Lusail at 14:30 I think the betting has this right, with Lockinge winner Modern Games having very solid claims – it is very hard to see him not being involved – and Inspiral is clearly right up there at her best, which came first time up at this meeting last season. I’d marginally favour Inspiral of that pair, but they don’t set…
Read MoreIt’s Not Just Cricket! It’s the RoR Biggest Fundraising Day
Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) is delighted to invite the world of racing to join them for its biggest fundraising event, the RoR Racing to Cricket tournament on Sunday, 3rd September 2023, at the prestigious Wormsley Cricket Ground on the Getty Estate, nr High Wycombe. Tickets are now on sale to join RoR for this special day of cricket and hospitality with family, friends and racing connections. Guests will be welcomed on the day with a champagne reception and a sumptuous buffet lunch and traditional cricket tea in the private marquee which…
Read MoreArtorius Camp Bullish ahead of Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
Co-trainer Sam Freedman believes that Artorius is the one to beat in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes, the highlight on the final day of Royal Ascot. Artorius came from near last to dead-heat for third in the six-furlong showpiece 12 months ago and arrives on the back of two excellent performances so far this year. The Australian challenger registered a second G1 success in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick on 4th March and was only three-quarters of a length behind Anamoe when fourth in the G1 George Ryder Stakes at…
Read MoreSky Racing World to simulcast racing from Hipodromo Chile
Sky Racing World is excited to announce the addition of racing from Hipodromo Chile to its content portfolio of International Racing. The live simulcast is to be distributed across North America commencing today (Thursday 15th June) and is available to watch on the SRW website, major ADW platforms, and the SRW App. The prestigious Chilean thoroughbred racing industry is in great health with a quality horse population and consistent race fields of fifteen or more. Racing typically takes place every Thursday and Saturday with the first post at approximately 12pm EST. This Saturday’s…
Read MoreSingapore Turf Club to Close
It’s never nice to report on a respected club with over 180 years of history closing its door. Unfortunately, the Singapore Turf Club has had to start the process of doing just that. The reason behind this sad event is that the ever-growing needs of people in Singapore mean that the land has had to be reclaimed for housing and residential purposes. News of closure has led to outcries by many of overreach by the government. However, the flip side of the argument is that Covid has taken a heavy…
Read MoreGalopin Des Champs Crowned Leading Horse in Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications
Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Galopin Des Champs has been crowned the leading Jumps horse of the 2022/23 season in the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classifications with a rating of 179. Constitution Hill and Energumene share the runners-up spot on a mark of 175, with the latter becoming the highest-rated British-trained hurdler since Classifications were first published in 1999/2000. Held annually, the Anglo-Irish Jumps Classification identifies the best Steeplechaser and Hurdlers that were trained in either Britain or Irland between the 2022/2023 season. The classification also includes those horses based in France…
Read MoreArabian Racing Organisation Open the 2023 Season
The Arabian Racing Organisation (ARO) looks forward to their opening race of the 2023 season, the Emirates Breeders (0-60) Handicap held over a mile and a quarter, to be run at Bath on Friday May 26 at 6.05pm. Attracting ten runners, this grassroots race features a broad mix of seasoned handicappers and young potential improvers, a theme also reflected by the jockey bookings which includes both amateur and professional riders, an opportunity unique to Arabian racing on the Flat in the UK. They are headed by James Owen’s four-year-old homebred…
Read MoreMental Health Awareness Week Receives Support from Racing Welfare
Mental Health Awareness Week: Monday 15 – Sunday 21 May 2023 The racing industry is being encouraged to take action for mental health this week, as Mental Health Awareness Week launches nationwide today. The campaign is run by the Mental Health Foundation, and the theme for this year is ‘Anxiety’. Racing’s human welfare charity, Racing Welfare, will be leading racing’s response to this important awareness campaign, aiming to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of anxiety, normalising conversations and signposting to support services. The charity is calling for people…
Read MoreRoyal Ascot Rename Group One Race in Memory of Her Late Majesty
Royal Ascot Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes to be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” Ascot racecourse has announced Group One race, the Platinum Jubilee Stakes will be renamed “The Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes” In memory of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The feature race takes place on the final day of Royal Ascot each year (this year 24th June). The race is one of the most prestigious sprint races in the world, and it often attracts the best sprinters from around the globe. Some of…
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