By Simon Jackson. Ace miler Kingman has been retired to stud after his return to racing was delayed due to a throat infection, connections revealed today. Kingman, the winner of seven of his eight starts that include four Group 1s, was being aimed at the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes on Champions Day. But trainer John…
By Simon Jackson. The Grey Gatsby came from last to first to beat Australia in the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes, the victory rewarding connections who had paid a £75,000 supplementary entry fee. The son of Mastercraftsman has been in superb form this season, winning the Dante and French Derby before finishing second to Australia in…
By Simon Jackson. The Group 2 QIPCO Sprint Stakes at Ascot on Champions Day has been highlighted as a likely target for G Force after his victory in the Betfred Sprint Cup at Haydock. The David O’Meara-trained three-year-old was held up in the early stages of Saturday’s Group 1 contest, before quickening impressively for Daniel Tudhope…
By Simon Jackson. Newmarket boss Amy Starkey believes the initiative to offer students free entry to the Weekend of Champions on October 17 and 18 is a great chance to showcase horse racing. Students have been offered the chance to attend the top quality racing that includes six Group 1 races, which are set to…
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