Adam Kirby booked for John Leeper Derby ride

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Michael O'Sullivan was blessed with a rare talent and had a huge future in racing after absorbing the wisdom of giants, writes DOMINIC KING after the jockey's tragic death aged 24

The tragedy of this story is its heartbreaking, premature conclusion. For if ever a jockey was made for that stage, it was Michael O'Sullivan, a former winner of Ireland's Under-21 Point-to-Point Championship, a young man from Lombardstown near Mallow in County Cork who had graduated from University College Dublin with a degree in Agricultural Science. Jockey Michael O'Sullivan died on …

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Michael O’Sullivan death: Jockey dies aged 24 after fall at Thurles racecourse in Ireland

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Jockey Michael O’Sullivan dies aged 24 after fall at Thurles

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan, 25, in critical condition after being airlifted to hospital following horror fall at Thurles as meeting is abandoned

Daily Mail

Michael O'Sullivan, one of Ireland’s most promising young jockeys, was airlifted to hospital on Thursday in a critical condition following a horror fall at Thurles. Racing was abandoned due to there being insufficient medical cover for the remaining contests but sport was the least of anyone’s priorities as O’Sullivan was rushed to Cork University Hospital for further assessment. Michael O'Sullivan, …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Jonbon wins Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown to join the £1million club... and emulate the great Kauto Star

Daily Mail

There was barely time to note that Jonbon had just moved on to millionaire’s row before he was being burdened with the hopes of a nation. Nothing stirs the soul more in winter than watching two-milers skip across Sandown’s fences — and the course comes alive on Tingle Creek Chase day. Jonbon looked in fine form on Saturday as he …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

RACING CONFIDENTIAL: Target date revealed for return of Sir Alex Ferguson's record-breaking horse, the latest on Chelmsford stalls near-disaster and the race you must keep an eye to win big at Chelten

Daily Mail

Caldwell Potter, the horse who thrust Sir Alex Ferguson into the record books earlier this year, is close to making his eagerly-awaited return to action. Caldwell Potter is near to making his eagerly-awaited return to action The horse broke the world record for a National Hunt horse sold at a public auction, bought by a four-man syndicate including former Manchester …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Leeds ‘inspired’ by Rob Burrow tributes, says head coach Rohan Smith

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky Derby runner-up by a nose Sierra Leone is getting an adjustment for the Belmont

Associated Press

Sierra Leone had a troubled trip to the finish line in the Kentucky Derby, veering side to side and bumping another horse three times down the stretch. The hope is the cage bit — one with a straight bar across the horse’s mouth and another under his jaw — gives new jockey Flavien Prat more control of direction. “The cage …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

Seize the Grey draws inside post for the Belmont. Derby runner-up Sierra Leone is favored

Associated Press

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Preakness winner Seize the Grey drew post position No. McPeek favored his inside post position, and Mystik Dan co-owner Lance Gasaway had his eye on the No. It’s up to Brian.” Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas’ Seize the Grey is right behind Mystik Dan with 8-1 odds after a wire-to-wire win in the second …

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10 months ago

Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Mystik Dan on track to run in the Belmont at Saratoga

Associated Press

Kentucky Derby winner and Preakness runner-up Mystik Dan is on track to run in the third leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga on June 8, trainer Kenny McPeek said Thursday. We’ve just got to make sure that all boxes are checked and T’s are crossed and I’s are dotted.” Mystik Dan in the Belmont would set …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Forget the Triple Crown. Even the Derby-Preakness double has been too much to ask of late

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — The Preakness has turned into a quite a spoiler lately on the road to the Triple Crown. Mystik Dan’s 2 1/4-length defeat Saturday marked the sixth consecutive year the Kentucky Derby winner failed to win the Preakness. It just wasn’t his day, but he’ll live to race again.” After a dramatic Derby win in a three-horse photo finish, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mystik Dan looks like the horse to beat in the Preakness on what could be a muddy track

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — His father was a mudder. No, Mystik Dan doesn’t need a sloppy track — or “Seinfeld” character Cosmo Kramer’s comedic endorsement — in the Preakness on Saturday because the Kentucky Derby winner has raced and thrived in all kinds of conditions. “It’s not a given: We’ve got to run a good race,” Mystik Dan trainer Kenny McPeek said …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Mystik Dan’s Triple Crown chances are better than you might expect

LA Times

The week started with the highly unusual situation where the winner of the Kentucky Derby was not the favorite to win the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown. … We’re ready to go either way.” Robby Albarado, a former jockey who is currently exercising Mystik Dan in the morning, was a bit more of a weather …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Preakness is up next for Brian Hernandez after winning the Derby with a perfect trip on Mystik Dan

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Brian Hernandez Jr. spent the leadup to the Kentucky Derby watching replays of winning rides by fellow jockeys to see what it would take to get the job done with Mystik Dan, particularly those of Hall of Famer Calvin Borel. “That’s what we were able to do.” Hernandez and Mystik Dan made Borel proud with one of the …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Robby Albarado is ‘living vicariously’ through Mystik Dan from the Kentucky Derby to the Preakness

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Robby Albarado had never entered the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle during two decades as a jockey that included more than 34,000 races and 5,000 victories. But Albarado has been part of the team since Mystik Dan was a 2-year-old, riding him in the mornings in training after seeing something special from the colt’s first workout. He’s again taking …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan settles in at Pimlico ahead of the Preakness

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Mystik Dan exerted so much energy winning the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race’s closest finish in 75 years that there was no guarantee his camp would send him to the Preakness to chase the second jewel of the Triple Crown. After two or three days at Churchill, said that he was right back in the …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Derby winner Mystik Dan draws No. 5 post for Preakness. Bob Baffert’s Muth opens as the favorite

Associated Press

BALTIMORE — Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan drew the No. “Mystik Dan was 18-1 in the Derby, and when a long shot wins, sometimes the betting public is a bit slow to come around or believe.” Mystik Dan is one of three heading to Pimlico Race Course after running in the Derby, joined by Brad Cox’s Catching Freedom, who finished …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all

Associated Press

Mystik Dan, the horse who won the Kentucky Derby by a nose in the race’s closest finish in more than a half-century, is heading to the Preakness next weekend after all, keeping alive the chance of another Triple Crown winner. “The horse is doing fantastic.” The possibility of Mystik Dan, who finished just ahead of Sierra Leone and Forever Young …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan will run in Preakness Stakes

LA Times

Trainer Kenny McPeek raises the trophy with his family after Mystik Dan won the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Mystik Dan, winner of the Kentucky Derby a week ago, will be entered in the 149th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore a week from Saturday. The alarm bells sounded on Sunday …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Aaron Rodgers, Jack Harlow and Paige Spiranac stun on the Kentucky Derby red carpet as celebrities flood Churchill Downs for the big race

Daily Mail

Aaron Rodgers, Paige Spiranac, and Jack Harlow stunned at the Kentucky Derby red carpet as celebrities flooded Churchill Down for Saturday's big race. The trio enjoyed the festivities with other celebrities, including late-night host Jimmy Fallon, singer-songwriter Thomas Rhett, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, and social media sensation Alix Earle. Louisville native and rap artist Jack Harlow joined other …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan might be skipping Preakness Stakes

LA Times

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. celebrates in the Winner’s Circle after riding Mystik Dan to victory in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Kenny McPeek, trainer of the Kentucky Derby winner, said Sunday morning that he has not committed to going to Baltimore to race May 18 after the horse seemed a little off after …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

After top betting choices Fierceness and Sierra Leone, it’s wide open for the 150th Kentucky Derby

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fate has not been kind to Mike Repole in the Kentucky Derby. “A horse like this calms me down.” A sharp-dressed crowd of about 150,000 is expected to jam Churchill Downs to wager and watch the 1 1/4-mile Derby. Now he has early 8-1 third choice Catching Freedom and 10-1 co-fourth choice Just a Touch, who didn’t …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Black trainer Larry Demeritte brings his $11,000 horse to the Kentucky Derby

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

Jayson Werth’s love of horse racing after baseball has led him to the Kentucky Derby

Associated Press

Jayson Werth got to Churchill Downs in the middle of Kentucky Derby week and was overcome by a familiar feeling. It’s definitely heightened, and you get the sense, ‘This is it, this is the highest level of the sport.’” Werth won the World Series with Philadelphia and played 63 playoff games during his major league career with the Toronto Blue …

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11 months ago

Trainer Chad Brown seeks first Kentucky Derby victory after coming close. Having 2 entrants helps

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — There was a brief moment three weeks ago when trainer Chad Brown’s Kentucky Derby outlook was jolted as one of his hopefuls resisted multiple attempts to enter the gate in a major qualifying race and then started slowly. That stirring rally not only gave Brown two Derby contenders along with Domestic Product entering Saturday’s milestone 150th Derby …

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11 months ago

Kentucky appeals court denies Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to enter Kentucky Derby

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky appeals court judge has denied Zedan Racing Stables’ requests for an emergency hearing and ruling that sought to allow Bob Baffert-trained Arkansas Derby winner Muth to run in next week’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. Kentucky Court of Appeals Judge Jeff S. Taylor issued an order denying relief on Wednesday, saying Zedan’s motion failed to …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Stronghold gives trainer D’Amato and jockey Fresu a spot in the Kentucky Derby

LA Times

The field for the Kentucky Derby firmed up Saturday on the last day of major prep races and, despite some doubts, California will have a horse in the race. It will be the first trip to the Kentucky Derby for both trainer Phil D’Amato and jockey Antonio Fresu. “I think this was a great education for him and a nice …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Trainer Ben Pauling set to run Harry Redknapp-owned Shakem Up'Arry and Your Darling in the Topham Chase at the Grand National meeting

Daily Mail

Trainer Ben Pauling says Friday’s Randox Topham Handicap Chase at Aintree may be the best option for Harry Redknapp-owned Shakem Up’Arry even if the gelding manages to secure an unlikely berth in next Saturday’s Randox Grand National. The 10-year-old, who delivered a first Cheltenham Festival win for Redknapp in the TrustATrader Plate Handicap, needs 10 above him to be scratched …

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

Owner of Baffert-trained Muth sues Churchill Downs seeking to allow horse to run in Kentucky Derby

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1 year, 1 month ago

Jockey dies after falling from horse in Kent

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1 year, 2 months ago

Graeme McDowell and Brooks Koepka’s horse in running for Cheltenham after win

The Telegraph

Givemefive, a juvenile hurdler owned by LIV golfers Graeme McDowell and Brooks Koepka, might have earned an upgrade from the Fred Winter Hurdle to the Triumph Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March after he took his record over the sticks to two wins from two starts at Warwick on Monday. A 24th winner of the season for rookie trainer …

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1 year, 7 months ago

Former Liverpool and Rangers star 'buys £145,000 horse with the hope of racing at ASCOT next year' as he continues to add to his stable

Daily Mail

Former Liverpool and Rangers forward Ryan Kent has splashed out £145,000 on a race horse that he hopes will be able to compete at Royal Ascot next year. Ryan Kent has purchased a £145,000 horse as he continues to build his stable Kent wants the horse to race at Royal Ascot next year while he works on other projects too …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mage returns for $1 million Haskell at Monmouth Park

Associated Press

OCEANPORT, N.J. — Kentucky Derby winner Mage is expected to race for the first time since finishing third in the Preakness when the 3-year-old colt takes on seven rivals in the $1 million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park on Saturday. 4 post position on Wednesday and was made the co-second choice behind 5-2 morning-line favorite Arabian Knight, who will be …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mage set as 8-5 morning line favorite for Preakness

Associated Press

— Kentucky Derby winner Mage is facing a fresh set of horses in the Preakness in a situation not seen in more than half a century, and he’s the early favorite to beat them. That’s all we can focus on.” Mage will face seven fresh horses in an attempt to keep open the possibility of the first Triple Crown winner …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Kentucky Derby winner Mage will run in the Preakness at Pimlico on May 20

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Derby winner Mage will run in the 148th Preakness following an encouraging workout at Churchill Downs, its co-owner said. Co-owner and bloodstock agent Ramiro Restrepo said the chestnut colt was “thriving” with good energy levels after his latest training session since winning the 149th Derby, paving the way for the horse to enter the Triple Crown’s …

Baltimore Restrepo Derby Preakness

1 year, 10 months ago

Jockey Castellano ends Derby drought with Mage on 16th try

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Javier Castellano was reminded of his Kentucky Derby drought right before the race. Mage then chased down Two Phil’s, giving Castellano his first win in 16 tries at the Kentucky Derby. “I feel like I’m on top of the world,” said Castellano, a 45-year-old Venezuelan rider who had Preakness wins with Bernardini in 2006 and Cloud Computing …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Skinner scratched from Kentucky Derby; field of 19 to run

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Skinner has become the latest horse to be scratched from the Kentucky Derby. Trainer John Shirreffs said Friday the California-based colt has an elevated temperature. Trainer Todd Pletcher said, “Everything is on course at the moment.” Practical Move, Lord Miles and Continuar from Japan were scratched on Thursday. Lord Miles’ trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was suspended indefinitely …

Skinner Derby Scratched

1 year, 10 months ago

Trainer John Shirreffs’ steady approach has him back at Kentucky Derby with Skinner

LA Times

John Shirreffs, shown on Nov. 3, will be making his sixth Kentucky Derby appearance Saturday, as trainer of Skinner. “At that late a time I didn’t think it would be a very good opportunity.” Obviously, Skinner did make the field but Shirreffs acknowledged he didn’t like the way he got in. When first came here he galloped around the race …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Lavelle says Paisley Park 'has got his spark back' as he bids for fourth Cleeve Hurdle success

Daily Mail

Trainer Emma Lavelle believes Paisley Park will make a case for the Cleeve Hurdle to be renamed after him if he can become the first horse to win it four times at Cheltenham on Saturday. Paisley Park is bidding for record fourth win in the Cleeve Hurdle at Cheltenham on Saturday ‘That maybe came from it being such a hot …

Race Lavelle Park Paisley Paisley Park Cleeve Cleeve Hurdle

2 years, 3 months ago

Racing club offering punters chance to buy stake in thoroughbred named in honour of Queen

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2 years, 6 months ago

Yorkshire’s Tom Pidcock narrowly misses out on Helmsley stage win

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2 years, 10 months ago

Doc Martin star Martin Clunes to preside over world horse show in Aberdeen

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3 years, 3 months ago

Bryony Frost is riding for final vindication as King George VI Chase

Daily Mail

Bryony Frost believes Frodon is the perfect shape to deliver a dream ending to the most traumatic 12 months of her career when he lines up in Sunday afternoon’s £250,000 Ladbrokes King George VI Chase. The 26-year-old jockey will compete in the Ladbrokes King George VI Chase on Boxing Day Frost said: ‘The public in racing are awesome when they …

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3 years, 9 months ago

Connections of Mojo Star so proud of huge effort in Derby

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3 years, 9 months ago

Epsom Derby 2021 runners and riders: horse-by-horse guide and our tip on who will win

The Telegraph

Britain’s most significant races in 2020 have all gone across the water to Ireland and Jim Bolger can stick the boot in further by winning the Cazoo Derby with Mac Swiney. In an outstanding 45-year career, Bolger, 79, has “produced” a number of humans and horses significant to the racing world; Sir Anthony McCoy, Aidan O’Brien, Paul Carberry, Kevin Manning, …

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3 years, 9 months ago

John Leeper has Dettori on his side, with emotional Derby day in prospect

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3 years, 10 months ago

New Science steers Royal Ascot course with winning debut

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3 years, 10 months ago

Derby options for Earlswood following Gallinule success

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