Scott Burton
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#RomanticWarrior and Ka Ying Rising making all the headlines at Sha Tin, while #JantarMantar rules the Mile Championship at Kyoto. Huge day of racing in Asia.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
#RomanticWarrior and Ka Ying Rising making all the headlines at Sha Tin, while #JantarMantar rules the Mile Championship at Kyoto. Huge day of racing in Asia.
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Bravo a tous les gagnant(e)s et tous les finalistes dans le 10ème édition des Trophées du Personnel // Congratulations to all the winners and all the finalists at the 10th edition of France's Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Bravo a tous les gagnant(e)s et tous les finalistes dans le 10ème édition des Trophées du Personnel // Congratulations to all the winners and all the finalists at the 10th edition of France's Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.
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Not much of a contest but you'd have to be thrilled with Heart Of Honor's comeback win in the Nakheel Stakes at Meydan. Jamie and Saffie Osborne can aim a lot higher during the Dubai Carnival, perhaps going all the way to #DubaiWorldCup night
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November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Not much of a contest but you'd have to be thrilled with Heart Of Honor's comeback win in the Nakheel Stakes at Meydan. Jamie and Saffie Osborne can aim a lot higher during the Dubai Carnival, perhaps going all the way to #DubaiWorldCup night
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Deep ground at Saint-Cloud today but early arrivals saw Sosie came through a racecourse gallop ahead of the Longines Hong Kong Vase (December 14), a race trainer André Fabre has won three times 🇭🇰.
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🏆1999 Borgia
🏆2014 Flintshire
🏆2023 Junko
#HKIR #HKJC
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November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Deep ground at Saint-Cloud today but early arrivals saw Sosie came through a racecourse gallop ahead of the Longines Hong Kong Vase (December 14), a race trainer André Fabre has won three times 🇭🇰.
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🏆2014 Flintshire
🏆2023 Junko
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🏆2014 Flintshire
🏆2023 Junko
#HKIR #HKJC
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Calandagan a thoroughly deserving Cartier Horse of the Year.
Find out the rest of the winners across age and distance categories at the end of what I would argue has been an absorbing European Flat season
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Find out the rest of the winners across age and distance categories at the end of what I would argue has been an absorbing European Flat season
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King George and Champion Stakes hero Calandagan crowned Horse of the Year at 2025 Cartier Awards
The triple Group 1 winner Calandagan was crowned Horse of the Year and outstanding Older Horse at the 2025 Cartier Awards on Wednesday evening, with... Read More
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November 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Calandagan a thoroughly deserving Cartier Horse of the Year.
Find out the rest of the winners across age and distance categories at the end of what I would argue has been an absorbing European Flat season
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#CartierRacingAwards
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Find out the rest of the winners across age and distance categories at the end of what I would argue has been an absorbing European Flat season
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#CartierRacingAwards
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Calandagan is officially on top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Ratings at 130. News of his latest gallop ahead the Japan Cup.
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Top of the world: Calandagan soars to the head of global rankings as preparations gear up for Japan Cup mission
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November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Calandagan is officially on top of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Ratings at 130. News of his latest gallop ahead the Japan Cup.
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Thoroughly entertaining interview with Éric Legrix by Laura King in @idolhorse.com. From Sagace losing the Arc in the stewards' room via the Breeders' Cup, Hong Kong and his new training job in Abu Dhabi, Legrix has lived a lot of different racing lives.
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Abu Dhabi Is Eric Legrix’s New Frontier, Sagace Is Forever His Past
Former French jockey Eric Legrix recalls controversial Arc result and looks ahead to latest opportunity in the UAE along with his son Samuel.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thoroughly entertaining interview with Éric Legrix by Laura King in @idolhorse.com. From Sagace losing the Arc in the stewards' room via the Breeders' Cup, Hong Kong and his new training job in Abu Dhabi, Legrix has lived a lot of different racing lives.
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Azaniya a ready winner of the fourth and final Listed race of the day, the Prix Solitude over 1m2f/2000m. PJ McDonald picked up a winning spare aboard the daughter of Night Of Thunder for MJ/LA Taylor and Owen Burrows.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Azaniya a ready winner of the fourth and final Listed race of the day, the Prix Solitude over 1m2f/2000m. PJ McDonald picked up a winning spare aboard the daughter of Night Of Thunder for MJ/LA Taylor and Owen Burrows.
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Moon Cloud becomes a Listed winner on only her fourth career start in the Prix Isola Bella over a mile/1600m for Qatar Racing, @graffardracing.bsky.social and Clement Lecoeuvre. Last time out was second to Trust On, who won the Prix Tantieme earlier on the card.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Moon Cloud becomes a Listed winner on only her fourth career start in the Prix Isola Bella over a mile/1600m for Qatar Racing, @graffardracing.bsky.social and Clement Lecoeuvre. Last time out was second to Trust On, who won the Prix Tantieme earlier on the card.
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Trainer Josephine Soudan continues her excellent run as Trust On and Marvin Grandin score in the Listed Prix Tantieme over a mile/1600m.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Trainer Josephine Soudan continues her excellent run as Trust On and Marvin Grandin score in the Listed Prix Tantieme over a mile/1600m.
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Quiescent makes it four wins in succession, landing the Listed Prix Herod for Wathnan Racing, Hamad Al Jehani and Maxime Guyon
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November 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Quiescent makes it four wins in succession, landing the Listed Prix Herod for Wathnan Racing, Hamad Al Jehani and Maxime Guyon
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André Fabre and Maxime Guyon doubled-up in the Prix Douve for unraced fillies, as Argentella pulled 9 lengths clear in the colours of David Layani. The daughter of Siyouni was sold by Écurie des Monceaux to Oceanic Bloodstock for €450,000 at Arqana in August 2024.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
André Fabre and Maxime Guyon doubled-up in the Prix Douve for unraced fillies, as Argentella pulled 9 lengths clear in the colours of David Layani. The daughter of Siyouni was sold by Écurie des Monceaux to Oceanic Bloodstock for €450,000 at Arqana in August 2024.
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Parade Bay strikes in the Prix Antivari for unraced 2yo c&g over 1500m/7.5f. The son of New Bay drew clear with the minimum of fuss under Maxime Guyon for owner/breeder Jean-Claude Seroul and trainer André Fabre.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Parade Bay strikes in the Prix Antivari for unraced 2yo c&g over 1500m/7.5f. The son of New Bay drew clear with the minimum of fuss under Maxime Guyon for owner/breeder Jean-Claude Seroul and trainer André Fabre.
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Ka Ying Rising, Minnie Hauk, Via Sistina, Lazzat and Soul Rush are just some of the global stars among the initial entries for the four Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 14.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Ka Ying Rising, Minnie Hauk, Via Sistina, Lazzat and Soul Rush are just some of the global stars among the initial entries for the four Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 14.
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Trainer Wesley Ward discuss his three Breeders' Cup contenders that breezed on the turf at Keeneland Oct. 25: Schwarzenegger, Outfielder, and No Nay Hudson.
Ward on Schwarzenegger, Outfielder's Final BC Breezes
Trainer Wesley Ward discuss his three Breeders' Cup contenders that breezed on the turf at Keeneland Oct. 25: Schwarzenegger, Outfielder, and No Nay Hudson (IRE). Mrs. John Magnier, Mountmellick Farm, Brook Smith, and Resolution Road Stables' Schwarzenegger, an entrant in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T), breezed four furlongs in :52 1/5 under jockey Walter Rodriguez. Amo Racing USA, Ward, and Jayson Werth's Outfielder, an entrant in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T), breezed five furlongs in 1:00 2/5 under Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez. Andrew Farm and For the People Racing Stable's No Nay Hudson, who sat as the third also-eligible for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) entering Saturday morning, breezed five furlongs in 1:02 4/5.
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October 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Trainer Wesley Ward discuss his three Breeders' Cup contenders that breezed on the turf at Keeneland Oct. 25: Schwarzenegger, Outfielder, and No Nay Hudson.
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Richard Hannon hailed Rosallion as "a horse of a lifetime" after the trainer said the three-time group 1 winner had been retired.
Rosallion Retires, Joins Darley Stallion Roster
Richard Hannon hailed Rosallion as "a horse of a lifetime" after the trainer said the three-time group 1 winner had been retired.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Richard Hannon hailed Rosallion as "a horse of a lifetime" after the trainer said the three-time group 1 winner had been retired.
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Following an easy three-furlong breeze in :37 with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard at Keeneland Oct. 23, trainer Jose D'Angelo says 3-year-old filly Shisospicy is ready for the challenge of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.
D'Angelo: Shisospicy Ready for BC Turf Sprint Task
Following an easy three-furlong breeze in :37 with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard at Keeneland Oct. 23, trainer Jose D'Angelo says Morplay Racing and Qatar Racing's 3-year-old filly Shisospicy is ready for the challenge of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Following an easy three-furlong breeze in :37 with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard at Keeneland Oct. 23, trainer Jose D'Angelo says 3-year-old filly Shisospicy is ready for the challenge of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1T) at Del Mar Nov. 1.
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"She's one of the very best fillies in Europe and whether to breed or race, I’m sure she’ll make somebody happy."
Prix de Diane runner-up Survie to sell at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale 👉 bit.ly/4o35jO4
Prix de Diane runner-up Survie to sell at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale 👉 bit.ly/4o35jO4
'One of the very best fillies in Europe' - Prix de Diane runner-up Survie to sell at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale
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October 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
"She's one of the very best fillies in Europe and whether to breed or race, I’m sure she’ll make somebody happy."
Prix de Diane runner-up Survie to sell at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale 👉 bit.ly/4o35jO4
Prix de Diane runner-up Survie to sell at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale 👉 bit.ly/4o35jO4
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💫 "His pedigree is free of Sadler’s Wells, Galileo, Danehill and Green Desert so he will be a very important outcross for Coolmore and many of our clients."
Delacroix retired to stand at Coolmore 👉 bit.ly/498UIwk
Delacroix retired to stand at Coolmore 👉 bit.ly/498UIwk
'A very important outcross for Coolmore' - Delacroix retired to stand at Coolmore
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October 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
💫 "His pedigree is free of Sadler’s Wells, Galileo, Danehill and Green Desert so he will be a very important outcross for Coolmore and many of our clients."
Delacroix retired to stand at Coolmore 👉 bit.ly/498UIwk
Delacroix retired to stand at Coolmore 👉 bit.ly/498UIwk
Is there a trainer in Britain who talks more sense than William Haggas? This is not a dig at the jockey in question, it's a pertinent observation at the way the rules get bent to ensure victory. It's not only unfair, it is dangerous.
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William Haggas criticises Oisin Murphy for ‘professional foul’ riding tactics
William Haggas, one of Britain’s most successful and respected trainers, has called for stewards to clamp down on Oisin Murphy and others
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October 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Is there a trainer in Britain who talks more sense than William Haggas? This is not a dig at the jockey in question, it's a pertinent observation at the way the rules get bent to ensure victory. It's not only unfair, it is dangerous.
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Films: We need to hack a keycard, obtained by seducing one of the guards. We then need to drop in from the skylight after jumping from a plane, and dodge all of the lasers and traps, carefully switching the jewels for fakes that weigh the same to avoid tripping the alarm.
Real life:
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October 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Beauvatier has been a real favourite of mine over the last three seasons and has been very well handled by Yann Barberot. Looking forward to his swansong at the Longines Hong Kong International meeting, before heading to Haras d'Etreham.
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'He's the full package' - Group 2 winner Beauvatier to stand at Haras d’Etreham next year
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October 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Beauvatier has been a real favourite of mine over the last three seasons and has been very well handled by Yann Barberot. Looking forward to his swansong at the Longines Hong Kong International meeting, before heading to Haras d'Etreham.
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Proud sisters: #Ebaiyra and #Edisa both went around the world in the green and red silks of @agakhanstuds.com. Today their Siyouni half brother #Ebiyar got off the mark at the first time of asking in the Prix de Belleville at Longchamp.
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October 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Proud sisters: #Ebaiyra and #Edisa both went around the world in the green and red silks of @agakhanstuds.com. Today their Siyouni half brother #Ebiyar got off the mark at the first time of asking in the Prix de Belleville at Longchamp.
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THAT gallop. Daryz and Calandagan 🟢🔴
🏆 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
🏆 Qipco Champion Stakes
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🏆 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
🏆 Qipco Champion Stakes
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Daryz and Clément Lecoeuvre (black jacket, far side) finishing upsides Calandagan and Mickaël Barzalona, (bronze cap, near side) on Les Aigles on Monday morning.
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October 18, 2025 at 7:27 PM
THAT gallop. Daryz and Calandagan 🟢🔴
🏆 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
🏆 Qipco Champion Stakes
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🏆 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
🏆 Qipco Champion Stakes
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