Exchange Betting About to be Legalized in the US

North American 2-year-old form is beginning to sort itself out. More...

Midday Surprises All, Beats Snow Fairy and Sariska at Knavesmire

One of the three Group 1 events at York's midsummer meeting each August is the 12 fur. More...

Russell Baze Tops the World with 11,000 Winners

Last Saturday, August 14th, Vancouver (Canada) native Russell Baze, who plies his trade in the USA,... More...

Satish Sanan’s Majesticperfection Wins Five in Six Starts

It's sad to have to record that the Irish-bred racemare Tuscan Evening (Oasis Dream - The Faraway Tree, by Suave Dancer),... More...

Zenyatta Posts Her Eighteenth Victory on the Trot

The biggest story during the period under review was the eighteenth victory on the trot for the fabulous Zenyatta (Street Cry – Vertigineux, by Kris S.),... More...

Martin Garcia Guides Lookin At Lucky to Victory

Hindsight often provides perfect vision! The passage of time allows mature reflection, which helps to solve many puzzling questions – as,... More...

Anthony Stephen Steers Golden Moka to a Splendid Victory

Easily the most heart-warming story of the year was the victory of Golden Moka (Golden Missile – Sunset Seeker, by Seeking The Gold),... More...

Snow Fairy Annexes Darley Irish Oaks

Last Sunday, July 18th, the Curragh racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland, saw 15 fillies assembled at the start for a crack at the Darley Irish Oaks (Gr.1), run over 2,400 m. More...

Date With Destiny Makes a Winning Debut at Newbury

The ill-fated European champion George Washington (by Danehill), who was virtually sterile, had a solitary foal from his only season at stud. More...

Queen Elizabeth to Visit Toronto's Woodbine Track

The biggest event in the Canadian racing calendar is the Queen's Plate for Canadian-bred three-year-olds, run over 2,000 m. More...

Aidan O'Brien Completes a Historic Quintuple

Champion trainer in Ireland, Aidan O'Brien, completed a historic quintuple when making the Dubai Duty Free-sponsored Irish Derby (Gr.1; 2400 m.) his own last Sunday. More...

It’s Cape Blanco vs Monterosso at Curragh

The €1,250,000 Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Gr.1) is set to be run over 2400 m. More...

Rite Of Passage Upsets the Ballydoyle Applecart in Ascot Gold Cup

The third day of the Royal Meeting held at Ascot each year is known as "Ladies Day" More...

Goldikova Wins Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot

Probably the most famous programme of top-class horse racing in the world is the Royal Meeting held at Ascot in Berkshire,... More...

Lemaire Guides Sarafina to Pick Up French Oaks

One of the best breeding operations on the international turf is that of the Aga Khan. More...

Mandurah Sets a New World Record for a Mile on Turf

The Breeders' Cup will be holding a press conference on June 11th at Churchill Downs to announce the location of the 2011 Breeders' Cup. More...

New Stars Emerge At International 3-y-o Classics

One of the very best racing weekends of the year, which featured the running of the Epsom Oaks, Epsom Derby,... More...

Final leg of US Triple Crown

The general U.S. media is anguished about the fact that neither the Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver,... More...

See You at Epsom This Weekend

It was at a meeting between Lord George Bentinck,... More...

All Roads Lead to Epsom This Weekend

Named after Lord Derby's splendid mansion near Epsom, just south of London,... More...

How to Bet Right

“You know horses are smarter than people. You never heard of a horse going broke betting on people.” More...

Bethrah Wins Fourth Irish 1000 Guineas for Trainer Dermot Weld

In more than 30 years since he took out his trainer’s license, Dermot Weld has seen a lot of changes. More...

Music Show Starts at Curragh

Music Show Starts at Curragh,.... More...

The Irish Cream served at Curragh

The Irish 2000 Guineas takes centre-stage at the Curragh - the headquarters of Flat Racing in Ireland, on Saturday. More...

Ice Box Favourite for the Belmont Stakes

The 2010 Irish 2000 Guineas will take place at the Curragh in Ireland on Saturday the 22nd of May,... 2010. More...

Zayat Stables Retires Eskendereya

A look around the racing world. Zayat Stables retired Eskendereya on Friday,... More...

Getting Lucky at Preakness

"Some say it is better to be lucky than good,... More...

Rain May Play Spoilsport at Preakness

"It’s looking like rain on Friday. More...

The “Pricky” Preakness in the Last Furlong

The two weeks in between the running of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes bring plenty of local and national attention to the thoroughbred racing industry. More...

Understanding Pedigree to Win Races

HHave you ever wondered as to why the pedigree (Sire/Dam) of a particular runner is conspicuously printed on the race card? More...

Special Duty Wins the 1000 Guineas in the Stewards' Room

There was disaster at Newmarket. Jacqueline Quest, owned by quadriplegic Noel Martin, was stripped off his 25th Classic amid heart-breaking scenes. More...

Super Saver Floats to Win Kentucky Derby

They don't call him Bo-rail for nothing. More...

Blind Luck Thrills All at Kentucky Oaks

The stretch at Churchill Downs might seem never-ending,... More...

Will Lookin At Lucky Be Lucky Again?

We are now just 3 days out from the date of the 2010 Kentucky Derby on May 1st,.. More...

Eskendereya Out of Kentucky Derby

Eskendereya is out of the Kentucky Derby. More...

Pleasant Prince Favoured in Derby Trial at Churchill

The spring meeting at Churchill Downs opens on Saturday, April 24, 2010. The feature is the one-turn 1600-metre Derby Trial, a Grade III race that carries a $200,000 purse. More...

Researcher Gets Encore in Million-dollar Race

There are two Group I races coming up this Sunday at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong. More...

Greville Starkey, 70, is Dead

He was a practical joker. He was one of the most cerebral riders of his time. More...

Line of David and Stately Victor in Derby picture

In the Japanese language, Oka means the cherry flower. In early spring, the cherry trees are in full bloom. More...

Zenyatta Keeps Streak Intact

When I write a piece on a Sunday, especially in the spring, there are several storylines. More...

Zenyatta Goes for 16 in a Row in Apple Blossom

The three-day Grand National meeting at Aintree gets under way on Thursday. More...

Eskendereya Makes Wood Memorial a No Contest

The Kentucky Derby picture got much clearer at the end of Saturday’s three prep events. More...

Surprises in Leopardstown Guineas Trials

Let us begin with two items about two jockeys we are very familiar with. This is what happened to Richard Hughes. More...

Gloria de Campeao Makes It All In The World Cup

A book about Saturday’s Dubai World Cup is sure to be written. Dick Francis should have lived longer. More...

Wide open Dubai World Cup at the Meydan

I am typing this in the early hours of Saturday. The Dubai World Cup will be run today. More...

Kauto Star Bombproof in Gold Cup, Says Nicholls

Kieren Fallon has made three visits to India this year. I will not be off the mark if I said that he has not endeared himself to the fans. More...

Todd Pletcher Has Nine Derby Prospects

I have less than four weeks left in India. I have not written a piece in ten days. There were family events that kept me occupied. There was a wedding to go to. More...

Jockeys Take Wrong Turn in Jumps Race in England

This is what happened at Newcastle (England) on Tuesday. It was a 4400-metre jumps race for maidens. Jason Maguire, one of the better-known jockeys, was on the lead with Seedless. More...

Dick Francis Dead at 89

Dick Francis is no more. The legendary jumps jockey and best-selling writer was 89. Francis died of natural causes. More...

Jayaramans Take Summer Bird away from Ice

Thursday’s card at the Meydan should be of special interest to fans in India. At 9.50 PM India time,... More...

Gulfstream Grade I Race Disqualification Raises Controversy

Jockey Srinath was back in Mumbai on Saturday. He clicked with Arts in a sprint. After the presentation, he found a moment to talk to me. More...

Oasis Star and Yana Set to Race in Dubai

Yes, Oasis Star’s much anticipated debut on foreign soil is on Friday. India’s sprinting sensation is in Meydan’s first race at 8-10 PM India time. More...

Graded Action Continues at Santa Anita

The opening day’s racing at the Meydan, Dubai’s glittering racecourse, was dominated by British trainers. There were seven races and three of them went to England-based trainers. More...

Dubai’s Meydan Gets Great Reviews

A dress rehearsal was held late Tuesday at Meydan, the billion-dollar state of the art racecourse in Dubai. More...

Rachel Alexandra Wins Horse of Year Eclipse

The 39th annual Eclipse Awards were given away late in the afternoon on Monday at a glittering ceremony in Los Angeles. More...

Racing Resumes in England after 13-day Hiatus

PCurlin, twice Horse of the Year, ended his career in the fall of 2008. The son of Smart Strike won the Dubai World Cup,..... More...

Sea The Stars Gets the Highest International Rating

Let me wish a Happy Pongal to you all. More...

Horse of Year: Rachel Alexandra or Zenyatta?

Umberto Rispoli is 21 years old. The precocious Italian riding sensation ended the year as the leading jockey. More...

Quality Road Makes Triumphant Return

It is a break I needed. I have not contributed a piece to Indiarace in two weeks. Under the weather for a week, I am feeling much better. More...