The Qatar Goodwood festival is one of the most prestigious dates in the racing calendar, and this year, for one Irishman in particular, it carries even more relevance than usual.
Mon, 31 Jul, 2017
Frankie Dettori shone in Qatar yesterday as Dubday landed the Emir’s Trophy, the highlight for thoroughbreds at the three-day HH The Emir International Equestrian Sword Festival.
Fri, 27 Feb, 2015
Star miler Kingman is set to test his credentials across the Channel in next weekend’s Prix Jacques le Marois at Deauville.
Mon, 11 Aug, 2014
Ryan Moore and Michael Stoute teamed up for the second year in a row to land the Kilboy Estate Stakes with Mango Diva at the Curragh yesterday.
Mon, 21 Jul, 2014
One of Ireland’s best-known sports broadcasters was today remembered as an enthusiastic and articulate reporter gifted with a marvellous memory and unique voice.
Thu, 01 Aug, 2013
Mike de Kock’s South African star Soft Falling Rain could make his British bow in the Betfred Hungerford Stakes at Newbury on August 17.
Sat, 27 Jul, 2013
Imperial Monarch is perhaps Aidan O’Brien’s most interesting runner of his five-strong Meydan team as he bids to prove his stamina in the Dubai Gold Cup (1.45).
Sat, 30 Mar, 2013
Marcus Tregoning believes Askar Tau can continue to pay his way in the major staying events this season following a superb effort in last week’s Goodwood Cup.
Thu, 09 Aug, 2012
Frankel was reported to be "fine" back at his Warren Place stables despite losing a shoe during his scintillating performance in the Queen Anne Stakes.
Thu, 21 Jun, 2012
Frankel (right) was reported to be “fine” back at his Warren Place stables despite losing a shoe during his scintillating performance in the Queen Anne Stakes.
SEAMIE HEFFERNAN is set to continue his association with So You Think in Saturday’s Red Mills Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
Wed, 31 Aug, 2011
DONALD McCain intends to make a late decision on whether Overturn heads to Galway or Goodwood on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Jul, 2011
JAMIE Spencer anticipates a bold show from Cape Blanco when the pair team up in Saturday’s Man o’War Stakes at Belmont Park.
Wed, 06 Jul, 2011
John Dunlop has been given the approval of owner Benny Andersson to run Beatrice Aurore in the Investec Oaks.
Sun, 22 May, 2011
MICHAEL BELL has described today’s Darley Yorkshire Oaks as “one for the purists” as he prepares to saddle his star filly Sariska.
Thu, 19 Aug, 2010
Illustrious Blue has been given an entry in the Melbourne Cup following his impressive success at Goodwood last week.
Mon, 02 Aug, 2010
Richard Hughes capped a truly glorious five days by finishing the Goodwood meeting with a record-breaking total of nine winners.
Sat, 31 Jul, 2010
Godolphin are putting together a strong team for next week’s Ebor Festival at York, headed by Tuesday’s Ladbrokes Great Voltigeur hope Mastery.
Thu, 13 Aug, 2009
LUSH Lashes banished the memory of her agonising Glorious Goodwood defeat by smashing the course record at Newmarket to take the rescheduled Darley Yorkshire Oaks.
Sat, 23 Aug, 2008
Sixties Icon could be back out again at Newbury on Saturday week following his triumphant return to form in the Group Three Glorious Stakes.
Wed, 06 Aug, 2008
Speed Gifted is on course to bid for Pattern-race glory at Royal Ascot following a pleasing reappearance at Goodwood on Friday.
Sun, 08 Jun, 2008
Linas Selection will not run this season after suffering a setback but connections hope he will make a comeback in 2009.
Tue, 29 Apr, 2008
Frankie Dettori will team up with Full House for the first time in Saturday’s totesport.com Cesarewitch at Newmarket.
Tue, 16 Oct, 2007
Seb Sanders was in sparkling form at Goodwood, taking the feature EBF Begbies-Traynor Conqueror Stakes as part of a 77-1 treble.
Sat, 05 May, 2007
Ed Dunlop’s Sussex Stakes hero Court Masterpiece is to be aimed at the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on September 23.
Thu, 10 Aug, 2006
Peter Chapple-Hyam revealed that unbeaten juvenile Hamoody is likely to next run in the Shadwell Middle Park Stakes on September 29 or the Darley Dewhurst Stakes a fortnight later.
Tue, 08 Aug, 2006
Robin Bastiman is hoping Borderlescott can give him his first Royal Ascot winner from his first runner when he contests the Wokingham Stakes tomorrow.
Fri, 23 Jun, 2006
David Junior gave a taste of what is hopefully to come as he proved the star act on the opening day of Sandown’s Coral-Eclipse meeting this afternoon.
Fri, 01 Jul, 2005
Marcus Tregoning will be looking to lower the colours of a former stable star when Elshadi clashes with favourite Snow Ridge in the Vodafone Derby at Epsom tomorrow.
Fri, 04 Jun, 2004
Barolo justified market support to take the opening Sunseeker Stakes on the final day of Goodwood’s May meeting this afternoon.
Thu, 20 May, 2004
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