Horse Racing News

Peppers Pride Makes History

Horses such as Citation (Triple Crown winner in 1948), Mister Frisky, Hallowed Dreams and Cigar stand out in North American horse racing history. Not only for their individual achievements during their horse racing careers, but for the fact that all four of these horses won sixteen racing events consecutively. Remaining unbeaten for such a long period of time is a great achievement, and many horse owners can only dream of joining these legendary horses in the history books. But on Saturday, 4 October 2008, a five year old filly wrote her own chapter in the racing history of North America, by securing her seventeenth consecutive career victory.

Elusive Bluff Claims Pilgrim

The Pilgrim Stakes was supposed to take place on Sunday, at Belmont Park Racecourse, but had to be postponed due to bad weather. On Wednesday, the contenders for this $159 300 Grade 3 event walked into the starting gates and got ready for a fast paced horse racing event. One of the six contenders had a lot to prove, as it was his debut in a stakes race and his second career start. But Elusive Bluff did not look intimidated at all as he charged comfortably towards the wire.

Disappointment as Triple Honour Withdraws from Epsom

One of the major horse racing events during the Sydney Spring Carnival is the Epsom Handicap. This racing event is held every year at the Randwick Racecourse and is a spectacular Group 1 event that attracts some of the biggest names in racing. Triple Honour was one of those big names set to take part in the Epsom Handicap, which takes place on Saturday 4 October 2008, but has been withdrawn by his trainer Chris Waller, to everyone’s disappointment.

Hannon Creates Millionaires

Just outside of Dublin, Ireland, is the town of Kildare, which is home to one of the most historic racecourses in the country. Horse racing has been hosted by the Curragh Racecourse since 1741, and today the venue hosts big races such as the Irish Field St. Leger, Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby and the Boylesports Irish Guineas. On Sunday, 28 September 2008, more than ten thousand spectators filled the Curragh Racecourse to enjoy a sunny day of racing, where trainer Richard Hannon stole the show.

Tam Lin Dominates Kelso Handicap

Kelso is probably one of the most legendary horses in the horse racing industry. Winning the Horse of the Year Eclipse Award no less than five times is testament to his greatness as a racehorse, and it is for this reason that the Kelso Handicap, or Kelso Breeder’s Cup Handicap, was named in his honor. Run annually at Belmont Park Racecourse, this Grade 2 event is a preparation event for the upcoming Breeder’s Cup Mile. On Sunday, 28 September 2008, six contenders entered the starting gates to take on the $250 000 Kelso Handicap for three year old horses and over.

Raven’s Pass Victorious

Everyone knew that the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes was going to be an exciting event. The contender field was filled with magnificent horses, with three names standing out – Henrythenavigator, Raven’s Pass and Tamayuz. While everyone thought that the entire race would come down to Tamayuz and Henrythenavigator, many also kept in mind the fact that Raven’s Pass has previously lost out three times to Henrythenavigator and would be looking to find a victory over his season rival.

Orange County Takes Number Six for Oliver

A large contender field of eighteen horses entered into the Group 1 Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes that took place at Caulfield on Saturday, 20 September 2008. In post position fourteen stood a beautiful grey horse that had been plagued by misfortune throughout his career, but was waiting patiently for the starting gates to swing open to prove to the world that he had what it takes to be a champion. As Orange County started out the gates, a nervous and excited trainer, Brian Mayfield-Smith, watched anxiously as the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes got underway.

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