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The Melbourne Cup dream will become a reality for five new owners when Vauban lines up at Flemington Racecourse in Tuesday’s $10 million Group 1 Melbourne Cup, following a successful inaugural Inglis Digital Spring Carnival Online Sale that concluded on Wednesday.

The sale offered five shares in Vauban, trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, comprising three 2.5% shares and two 1% shares. All five shares found different buyers, giving each purchaser the opportunity to experience their first runner in Australia’s most famous staying race.

Greg Maitland secured one of the 2.5% shares for $10,000, fulfilling a long-held ambition despite having entered the racing industry relatively recently. Although he would not attend Flemington on Tuesday, the Adelaide-based pub owner expressed his excitement at having a runner in the prestigious race.

Maitland’s interest in racing had grown through his friendship with Terry Board, an experienced participant in the industry. He had also become involved with Rosberg, winner of the Inglis Easter and Inglis Ready2Race Stakes, trained by Clinton McDonald.

The opportunity to acquire a share in Vauban held particular significance for Maitland because Melbourne Cup Day had always been an important occasion for his pubs. He planned to attend a function for 400 people at one of his Adelaide venues, with Vauban’s participation adding another dimension to the occasion.

Brisbane-based Steve Rielly also secured a long-awaited opportunity after purchasing a 1% share in Vauban for $7,000. Although he had previously had horses entered for the Melbourne Cup, he had never had a runner in the race.

Rielly had already experienced major Australian racing occasions through runners in the Cox Plate and Caulfield Cup, but the Melbourne Cup remained an ambition he had yet to fulfil.

He discovered the share sale through an advertisement on Australian Bloodstock’s social media channels. Having previously purchased horses through Inglis Digital, Rielly welcomed the opportunity to join Vauban’s ownership group through the online platform shortly before the race.

Melbourne Cup Dream Highlights Successful Inglis Digital Sale

The inaugural Spring Carnival Online Sale also featured a 2.5% share in Brindavan, a five-year-old trained by Tony Gollan. Offered by First Light Racing, the share sold for $17,000.

Brindavan was scheduled to make his next start in the $2 million Group 3 Five Diamonds at Rosehill on November 7, extending the sale’s reach beyond the Melbourne Cup.

Inglis Digital Business Manager Nick Melmeth welcomed the results of the inaugural sale, highlighting the opportunity it created for five buyers to have their first Melbourne Cup runner.

Melmeth said the initiative demonstrated how the Inglis Digital platform could connect sellers with interested buyers ahead of major racing occasions, allowing participants to become involved at short notice. He also expressed confidence in the concept’s potential to grow in future years with continued vendor support.

Inglis Digital’s November Early Online Sale was scheduled to run from Friday, October 30, until Wednesday, November 4. Entries were due to close at midnight on October 28.

Early entries included an eight-horse Godolphin draft, Yellowjacket, a mare placed in the I Am Invincible Stakes, shares in recent Group 1 placegetter Welcometotheshow and multiple Group winner Warnie, along with a stallion share in Wild Ruler.

The Melbourne Cup dream became a reality for five new owners after all five shares in Vauban sold through the inaugural Inglis Digital Spring Carnival Online Sale, creating a first Melbourne Cup opportunity for each buyer.

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Aintree Racecourse will host the Aintree Two-Day Meeting on November 6 and 7, 2026, with £480,000 in total prize money following the cancellation of Exeter’s Haldon Gold Cup Day and Wincanton’s Badger Chase Ladies’ Day due to unsuitable ground conditions. The revised programme will bring several major races together at Aintree, with their original prize money maintained.

The two-day meeting will feature the BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup, the Boodles Rising Stars Novices’ Chase and the BetMGM Future Stars Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase. The William Hill Molyneux Hurdle, previously known as the Elite Hurdle, will also headline the programme.

The cancellations will follow an exceptionally dry summer, continued warm temperatures and limited rainfall during the autumn. Although rainfall will have increased over the 10 days preceding the announcement, the forecast will indicate insufficient further rain to provide safe ground for jump racing at Exeter and Wincanton.

Aintree Two-Day Meeting to Feature Major National Hunt Races

The Aintree Two-Day Meeting will open on Friday, November 6, with a seven-race card under the Haldon Gold Cup Day banner. The principal contest will be the £100,000 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Steeple Chase over two miles.

Friday’s programme will also include the £40,000 BetMGM Future Stars Silver Bowl Novices’ Steeple Chase over three miles and one furlong, alongside an £80,000 Premier Handicap Steeple Chase over the same distance. The remaining races will comprise a novices’ limited handicap chase, a novices’ hurdle and two handicap hurdles. Race times for Friday will be confirmed later.

Saturday, November 7, will feature another seven-race programme, with the William Hill Molyneux Hurdle worth £70,000 and the Boodles Rising Stars Novices’ Chase carrying £75,000 in prize money.

The Saturday card will begin at 12.15pm with the William Hill Epic Boosts EBF National Hunt Novices’ Hurdle over two miles and four furlongs. The Molyneux Hurdle will follow at 1.25pm, before the Rising Stars Novices’ Chase at 2pm.

The remaining races will include the Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle at 2.35pm, the Play Lucky Stable With William Hill Handicap Chase at 3.10pm and the William Hill Junior National Hunt Flat Race at 3.45pm.

ITV Racing will broadcast both days of the meeting, bringing coverage of the principal contests to viewers.

Ground Conditions Lead to Further Racing Changes

Andrew Morris, Director of Racing and Industry Relations at The Jockey Club, will explain that the decision will prioritise the safety of horses and participants. He will also acknowledge the disappointment for the teams at Exeter and Wincanton while thanking the British Horseracing Authority for supporting the transfer of the feature races to Aintree at their original prize money levels.

The changes will extend to Sandown Park, where the Sunday, November 8, fixture will become an all-hurdle meeting. The chase course will remain unsuitable for racing, and the forecast will suggest that conditions will not improve sufficiently before the fixture.

The hurdle course, which will use the watered summer Flat course, will remain suitable for racing. The meeting will therefore retain its seven-race format, with further details to follow.

Sulekha Varma, Head of Racing at Aintree Racecourse, will welcome the opportunity to provide an alternative venue for the feature races from Exeter and Wincanton. She will also highlight the strengthened Saturday programme and acknowledge the cooperation of racecourse partners, participants, the BHA, RMG and ITV Racing.

General admission tickets for Friday, November 6, will be available for £10 through the official Aintree website. Racegoers who purchased general admission tickets for the cancelled West Country Weekend fixtures will receive automatic refunds. Hospitality guests and annual members will be contacted directly by the respective racecourses.

The Aintree Two-Day Meeting will offer £480,000 in prize money across November 6 and 7, following the cancellation of Exeter and Wincanton’s fixtures because of unsuitable ground conditions. The programme will feature the Haldon Gold Cup, Rising Stars Novices’ Chase and Molyneux Hurdle, with both days scheduled for ITV Racing coverage.

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Nottingham Racecourse will stage a seven-race Flat meeting on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, featuring contests for two-year-olds, older horses, fillies, and amateur jockeys. The programme begins at 12:46 PM and concludes at 3:46 PM, with races spanning sprint distances to extended middle-distance contests. The meeting includes maiden events, handicap races, and the Listed Robin Hood Stakes, which carries the highest prize fund of the afternoon.

The feature contest is the Robin Hood Stakes (Class 1, Listed Race) at 2:16 PM, offering £60,000 in prize money. Run over 1 mile and 87 yards, the race is open to horses aged three and older. Formerly known as the Ben Marshall Stakes, it is one of the principal attractions on the Nottingham card.

The meeting opens at 12:46 PM with the Racedays for £9 at Nottingham Racecourse Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 5). This five-furlong-and-eight-yard contest is restricted to two-year-olds and offers £9,000 in prize money. The race has a rating band of 0–75 and provides young horses with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability over a sprint distance.

At 1:16 PM, the Halloween Spooktacular Fireworks 31st Oct Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will take place over the same distance of five furlongs and eight yards. Open to horses aged three and older, the race offers £8,000 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 51 and 70. The contest is expected to provide an early test of speed and consistency.

The third race, scheduled for 1:46 PM, is the EBF Stallions Golden Horn Maiden Stakes (Class 3). Restricted to two-year-old colts and geldings, the race will be run over 1 mile and 87 yards, with £13,000 available in prize money. The event gives inexperienced runners an opportunity to compete over a longer distance as they continue their early racing careers.

Attention will then turn to the Robin Hood Stakes at 2:16 PM. The Class 1 Listed contest carries £60,000 in prize money and is open to horses aged three and older. Covering 1 mile and 87 yards, the race is the most valuable event on the card and is expected to be a major highlight of the afternoon. Its Listed status adds significance to the meeting, bringing together runners competing at a higher level.

At 2:46 PM, the EBF Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 3) will be run over 1 mile and 87 yards. Restricted to two-year-old fillies, the race offers £12,000 in prize money. The contest provides young female horses with a chance to gain valuable experience over the mile distance and establish themselves in their early racing careers.

The sixth race is the Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 4), scheduled for 3:16 PM. Open to horses aged three and older, the race covers 1 mile, 6 furlongs and 24 yards and offers £10,000 in prize money. The event is restricted to horses rated between 66 and 85. The longer distance will test stamina and the ability to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race.

The meeting concludes at 3:46 PM with the Serena Brotherton Farewell AJA Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Stakes (Class 6). This race is open to horses aged three and older and will be run over 1 mile, 2 furlongs and 62 yards. With £6,500 in prize money and a rating range of 46–65, the final contest offers a closing challenge for the participating amateur jockeys and their mounts.

With seven races covering a variety of distances and conditions, Nottingham’s Wednesday programme combines opportunities for developing two-year-olds with competitive contests for older horses. The £60,000 Robin Hood Stakes stands out as the principal event, while the maiden races and closing amateur jockeys’ handicap add variety to the afternoon’s schedule.

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Bill Mott has a story about Rocky, his 10-year-old stable pony, that may be best taken with a pinch of salt. The Hall of Fame trainer tells it with a mischievous smile, leaving listeners to decide how much is fact and how much is a well-timed joke. But behind the tale is a former Thoroughbred who has become a familiar and dependable companion to Mott and his horses.

Rocky travelled to Keeneland from Mott’s home base in Saratoga Springs, New York, alongside Sovereignty and Knightsbridge, who were preparing for the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Classic (G1), and T Kraft, entered in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1). While the attention naturally falls on the accomplished racehorses, Rocky has a job of his own. Wherever Mott takes his horses, the pony is usually close by, accompanying them on their daily trips to the track.

The obvious question, then, is how Rocky came into Mott’s life.

Bill Mott’s Rocky Story Begins With an Unusual Prayer

Mott places the beginning of the story somewhere two or three years ago, although he offers no precise date. His version begins with a prayer and a request that sounds more like a joke than a serious wish.

“I was saying my prayers one night and I thought, just to finish it off, I would say, ‘Lord, please get me some of those horses like Chad Brown gets to train,’” Mott recalled with a grin. “And, sure enough, there is Rocky.”

There was no overnight miracle involving a pony appearing in the backyard. The real explanation was considerably more practical.

An outrider at Saratoga’s Oklahoma Training Track was preparing to move to Florida and asked Mott whether he would be interested in buying the pony that had been working there. Mott agreed, and the horse that came into his care would eventually become Rocky.

At the time, however, the pony answered to a rather different name: Looking At Bikinis.

From Looking At Bikinis to Rocky

Looking At Bikinis had previously raced under trainer Chad Brown. The Thoroughbred made 10 starts, recording four victories, and competed against strong opposition during a modest but respectable career.

The horse never won a stakes race but did contest the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) in 2019, finishing 11th. That same year, a fourth-place finish came in the $750,000 Cigar Mile (G1).

When the former racehorse joined Mott’s operation, his name did not quite fit the new role.

“There is nothing wrong with Looking At Bikinis,” Mott said, smiling even more broadly. “But you can’t name a horse Looking At Bikinis. That is too sissy. Rocky sounds a little better.”

Mott, who played high school football and wrestled before establishing his career in racing, clearly preferred something with a little more toughness. Looking At Bikinis was therefore given a new identity, and Rocky became the name attached to his second career.

The change proved fitting. The pony was no longer required to compete for racecourse honours. Instead, his responsibility was to help keep the horses around him settled as they went about their daily routines.

Rocky Settles Into Life at Keeneland

Mott has few complaints about how the arrangement has worked. Sovereignty, Knightsbridge and T Kraft have all made their regular walks from Rice Road up the hill to Keeneland’s racing surface with Rocky alongside them. The former racehorse has become a steady presence, helping maintain the familiar routine around the stable.

“He is good,” Mott said. “He has turned into a pretty good pony. His second career has been pretty good. It’s hard to find the perfect pony or the perfect horse, but he is doing pretty well.”

There was, however, a small reminder of Rocky’s previous life when he first began accompanying the horses around the paddock.

“He had a flashback walking through the paddock for the first time,” Mott recalled. “He thought it was all about him and he thought he was going to be tacked up.”

It was an understandable reaction from a horse that had once competed on the racetrack. For Rocky, the paddock would have been a familiar place, associated with the preparations that preceded a race. His first visit in a new role apparently brought back some old memories.

That moment passed, and Rocky gradually settled into his responsibilities. The former racehorse now accompanies the stable’s runners without needing to be the centre of attention.

For Mott, the story is a reminder that a Thoroughbred’s life can take a rewarding turn long after its racing days have ended. Rocky’s competitive career may not have produced a major stakes victory, but his work as a stable pony has earned him a lasting place in one of racing’s most respected operations.

And while Mott’s tale about a prayer being answered with the arrival of Rocky may invite a smile, the affection behind it is unmistakable. The horse once known as Looking At Bikinis has found a new purpose, a new name and a trusted place beside the trainer he now accompanies from Saratoga to Keeneland.

It may not be the career Rocky was originally bred for, but it appears to suit him just fine. For Mott, the partnership looks like the beginning of a long-lasting relationship — one built on familiarity, patience and a pony with a suitably tough name.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

Huntingdon Racecourse will host a seven-race National Hunt meeting on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, with the programme featuring steeple chases, hurdle races and an open National Hunt Flat Race. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:06 PM, with races continuing at 30-minute intervals through the afternoon before the final contest at 4:06 PM. The card includes races for experienced runners, mares, novice hurdlers and younger horses, with prize money ranging from £4,000 to £10,250.

The feature contest in terms of prize money is the 3:36 PM Handicap Steeple Chase, worth £10,250. Open to horses aged five and older and classified as a Class 4 contest, the race will be run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 211 yards. It carries a rating band of 0–115 and is designated a GBB Race. The programme also features a £10,000 Maiden Hurdle at 1:36 PM, providing another notable contest on the afternoon card.

The meeting opens at 1:06 PM with the Agri Day at Huntingdon Racecourse 10 November Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 5 contest is scheduled over 2 miles, 7 furlongs and 166 yards, with £7,500 in prize money. It is open to horses aged five and older rated between 0 and 100. The race will give amateur jockeys an opportunity to compete over a demanding staying distance.

At 1:36 PM, attention turns to the Peterborough Chase 6 December 2026 Book Now Maiden Hurdle Race. This Class 4 event is open to horses aged four and older and will cover 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 178 yards. With £10,000 available in prize money, it is one of the most valuable races on the card. As a maiden hurdle, it is designed for horses yet to record a victory in this type of contest and offers an opportunity for emerging runners to demonstrate their ability over obstacles.

The third race, scheduled for 2:06 PM, is the 2026/27 Annual Badges Now on Sale at Huntingdon Mares’ Handicap Hurdle Race. The Class 4 event will be run over 3 miles, 1 furlong and 63 yards and carries prize money of £9,000. Open to mares aged four and older with ratings between 0 and 120, it is the longest race on the programme. Stamina and the ability to maintain a consistent pace over the extended distance will be important factors.

At 2:36 PM, the Host Your Conference at Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Hurdle Race will take place over 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 205 yards. This Class 4 contest is open to horses aged four and older rated between 0 and 110, with £9,000 in prize money. The shorter distance compared with the preceding staying event is likely to place greater emphasis on pace, hurdling efficiency and the ability to maintain position throughout the race.

The fifth contest is scheduled for 3:06 PM and is titled the Hospitality at Huntingdon Racecourse Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race. This Class 5 race will cover 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 205 yards, with £7,000 available. Open to horses aged three and older rated between 0 and 100, the race will bring together novice hurdlers competing in a handicap format. It offers an opportunity for developing runners to gain further experience over obstacles.

At 3:36 PM, the Christmas Parties 2026 at Huntingdon Racecourse Handicap Steeple Chase will provide the afternoon’s highest prize money. The Class 4 GBB Race is open to horses aged five and older and will be contested over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 211 yards. With a rating range of 0–115 and a prize fund of £10,250, the event is expected to be a key attraction on the card. Competitors will need to negotiate the fences efficiently while maintaining their pace over the distance.

The meeting concludes at 4:06 PM with the Advertise at Huntingdon Racecourse Open National Hunt Flat Race. This Class 5 contest, also designated a GBB Race, is open to horses aged four and five and will be run over 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 205 yards. The race carries £4,000 in prize money and is listed as a Category 1 Elimination event. Without hurdles or fences, the contest will place greater emphasis on flat speed, balance and the ability to sustain an even rhythm over the distance.

With seven races covering a variety of distances and disciplines, Huntingdon’s Wednesday programme offers a broad afternoon of National Hunt racing. The card combines staying challenges, shorter hurdle contests, a mares’ event and a concluding Flat Race, with the £10,250 Handicap Steeple Chase standing out as the day’s most valuable contest.

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Auteuil will host an eight-race programme on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, featuring a variety of hurdle races and steeplechases. The meeting will begin at 12:00 pm and continue until 4:15 pm, with races offering prize money ranging from €49,000 to €98,000. The Prix Santo Pietro will be the most valuable contest of the afternoon, carrying €98,000 in prize money.

The programme will open at 12:00 pm with the Prix Maurice d’Okhuysen, a Class 2 steeplechase for three-year-olds over 3,500 metres. Eight runners are listed for the opening contest, which will offer €55,000 in prize money. The race will provide an early test of jumping ability and stamina as the young horses tackle the demanding obstacles at Auteuil.

The second race, the Prix Hunorisk, is scheduled for 12:35 pm. This Class 4 hurdle contest will be open to horses aged five and older and will cover 3,600 metres. Seven runners are listed, with €51,000 in prize money. The race will bring more experienced jumpers into focus, with the distance expected to place emphasis on rhythm, balance and endurance.

At 1:10 pm, the Prix Elisa will feature a 4,400-metre steeplechase for horses aged four and five. The Class 2 contest will have seven runners and offer €55,000 in prize money. As one of the longest races on the programme, it will demand sustained effort and accurate jumping throughout the course.

The meeting’s principal event by prize money, the Prix Santo Pietro, will take place at 1:55 pm. The Listed handicap hurdle will be contested over 3,600 metres by four-year-olds, with 15 runners listed. Its €98,000 purse will make it the most valuable race of the afternoon. The larger field is expected to create a competitive contest, with positioning, consistency and jumping technique likely to play important roles.

The fifth race, the Prix Lusignan, will start at 2:30 pm. It will be a Class 2 hurdle for three-year-olds over 3,500 metres, with 12 runners listed and €51,000 in prize money. The contest will give the younger hurdlers another opportunity to demonstrate their progress and adaptability at the Auteuil venue.

At 3:05 pm, the Prix Cap will bring together four-year-old hurdlers over 3,600 metres. Ten runners are listed for this handicap, which will offer €60,000 in prize money. The race will test the participants’ ability to maintain a steady rhythm and negotiate the hurdles consistently.

The Prix Frascati will follow at 3:40 pm. This Class 3 hurdle race will cover 3,600 metres and is open to horses aged four and five. Eleven runners are listed for the contest, which will carry €49,000 in prize money. The race will add another competitive test to the afternoon programme as the runners aim to produce consistent performances over the hurdles.

The meeting will conclude at 4:15 pm with the Prix Robert Bates, a 4,400-metre steeplechase handicap for four-year-olds. Thirteen runners are listed for the final race, which will offer €69,000 in prize money. The extended distance will test stamina, concentration and jumping technique, bringing the eight-race programme to a close.

Across the card, Auteuil will present a mixture of hurdle races and steeplechases for horses aged three and older. Distances will range from 3,500 to 4,400 metres, while field sizes will vary from seven to 15 runners. The Prix Santo Pietro will stand out as the afternoon’s richest contest, while the Prix Elisa and Prix Robert Bates will provide two of the longest tests over obstacles.

The meeting is scheduled to begin at noon, with the final race due to start at 4:15 pm. The programme and race details are provided by France Galop.

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James Orman will look to guide Top Dragon to a strong performance on his first competitive appearance on the Sha Tin dirt when the five-year-old contests the Class 3 Pyramid Hill Handicap over 1,650 metres on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. The Top Dragon Sha Tin dirt debut will attract attention as the Chris So-trained gelding prepares to build on his previous performances and encouraging trial form.

Top Dragon, a three-time winner, will enter the contest after securing two Class 2 placings and competing in last season’s Four-Year-Old Classic Series. The son of Pierata, rated 85, finished seventh on his seasonal return on 1 October in a competitive race won by Sky Jewellery ahead of Hot Delight.

His subsequent barrier trial on 16 October will offer further encouragement. Ridden by Orman over 1,200 metres on the dirt, Top Dragon finished fourth in 1 minute 10.69 seconds, showing promise ahead of his first race-day test on the surface.

Orman will consider Top Dragon one of his leading rides on Wednesday and will remain confident that carrying the top weight of 135lb will not prevent the gelding from producing a competitive performance. Barrier one will also give the five-year-old a favourable starting position.

The Australian jockey will arrive at the meeting after recording nine winners during the opening 14 fixtures of the 2026/27 campaign, including two victories for So. Their partnership produced six wins last season, and Orman will hope to add to that tally.

Since making his Hong Kong debut in February 2025, Orman has recorded 54 career victories in the city. He secured his first Hong Kong treble two fixtures ago and will aim to maintain his recent progress as he works towards the milestone of 100 wins.

Top Dragon Sha Tin Dirt Debut Among Wednesday’s Key Rides

Orman will have five rides across Wednesday’s nine-race all-dirt programme, including Raging Warrior in the first section of the Class 4 Shek Uk Shan Handicap over 1,200 metres. The gelding will carry 127lb after producing an encouraging third-place finish on his previous start.

Raging Warrior will have caught attention with his late progress after gaining entry as a reserve runner and starting from an outside barrier. He recorded the fastest final sectional time in the race, covering the closing section in 22.76 seconds.

A better draw in barrier five will provide an advantage, and Orman will hope the gelding can build on that effort with a more favourable starting position.

Apprentice jockey Nichola Yuen will also arrive at Sha Tin in good form after moving into second place in the 2026/27 jockeys’ championship with a double on Sunday, 25 October.

Yuen will have eight rides on Wednesday, including Causeway King for trainer Ricky Yiu in the Class 3 Hebe Hill Handicap over 1,200 metres. The gelding will carry 119lb after winning easily on his previous start, although a rise in class and barrier 11 will present additional challenges.

Yuen will assess the early pace before deciding how best to position Causeway King. If the race develops into a particularly fast contest, she may settle behind the leaders to conserve energy for the closing stages.

Teetan Targets Strong Runs from Pray For Justice and California Bay

Karis Teetan will also feature prominently in the all-dirt programme, with the Mauritian jockey set to partner Pray For Justice in the Pyramid Hill Handicap.

Trained by David Eustace, Pray For Justice will carry 115lb and return to racing after an extended break. Teetan recorded 12 dirt victories last season, finishing second to championship winner Zac Purton in that category.

Teetan will hope the gelding has improved during his time away from racing. His previous performance on the surface and recent morning trackwork will provide encouragement ahead of Wednesday’s assignment.

The jockey will also ride California Bay in the second section of the Class 4 Shek Uk Shan Handicap over 1,200 metres. Trained by Tony Cruz, the gelding will carry 125lb and return to a surface on which he has already recorded a victory.

California Bay will look to build on his recent improvement, while Teetan will hope the return to dirt will give him another opportunity to win.

Meanwhile, 2025/26 Hong Kong Champion Griffin Hot Delight will have completed a barrier trial at Sha Tin on Tuesday, 27 October. The four-time winner tracked the pace before moving to the front under Vincent Ho, recording 1 minute 11.82 seconds.

Wednesday’s nine-race meeting will begin at 6:45 pm local time with the Class 5 Wa Mei Shan Handicap over 1,650 metres. The all-dirt programme will feature several established performers, with Top Dragon’s first competitive appearance on the surface among the main points of interest.

Top Dragon will make his first competitive appearance on the Sha Tin dirt in the Class 3 Pyramid Hill Handicap on Wednesday. James Orman will be confident of a strong performance, with the gelding’s previous form, encouraging trial and inside draw offering reasons for optimism.

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Hereford Racecourse hosted a seven-race meeting on Monday, October 26, 2026, featuring a programme of hurdle contests across a range of distances. The day’s winners were Inca, Kamille Au Kanada, Houndswood Willow, Echo Valley, Lucy The Wire, Miss Kingston and D’Jo Dela Barriere, who each secured victory in their respective races.

The meeting began at 12:48 pm with the Class 5 Handicap Hurdle Race for conditional and amateur jockeys, part of the Racing Excellence Series. The contest covered 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 yards, with Inca (FR) taking the top position under jockey Roisin Leech. The opening race tested the participants’ stamina and jumping ability over the hurdles.

At 1:18 pm, Kamille Au Kanada (FR) won the Class 4 Novices’ Hurdle Race over 2 miles, 4 furlongs and 3 yards. Sam Twiston-Davies partnered the winner in the second race of the afternoon, which featured novice hurdlers competing over the intermediate distance.

The first division of the Class 4 Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race took place at 1:48 pm. Houndswood Willow (IRE) secured victory over 2 miles and 126 yards, with David Bass in the saddle. The contest provided an opportunity for juvenile hurdlers to demonstrate their ability and technique over obstacles.

The second division of the Juvenile Maiden Hurdle Race followed at 2:18 pm. Echo Valley won the Class 4 contest over the same distance of 2 miles and 126 yards, with Ben Poste riding the winner. The two divisions formed an important part of the afternoon’s programme for juvenile runners.

At 2:52 pm, Lucy The Wire (IRE) claimed victory in the Class 4 Handicap Hurdle Race. The contest was run over 2 miles and 126 yards, with Jonathan Burke partnering the winner. The race added another competitive result to the meeting, testing the runners’ speed, balance and consistency over the hurdles.

The sixth race, the Download Our App Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Race, started at 3:27 pm. Miss Kingston (IRE) won the Class 4 contest under jockey Jonathan Burke. Run over 2 miles and 126 yards, the race also served as a qualifier for the Herring Queen Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle Series. Miss Kingston’s victory added another notable result to the afternoon card.

The meeting concluded at 4:00 pm with the Halo Leisure More Than Just a Gym Handicap Hurdle Race. D’Jo Dela Barriere (FR) secured the final victory of the day, with Miss Eleanor Williams riding the winner. The Class 5 contest covered 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 2 yards, making it the longest race on the programme and providing a stamina test to close the meeting.

The seven-race card at Hereford featured a mixture of handicap hurdles, novices’ hurdles and juvenile contests. Inca opened the list of winners, while Kamille Au Kanada, Houndswood Willow, Echo Valley, Lucy The Wire, Miss Kingston and D’Jo Dela Barriere completed the day’s results.

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A five-year Giza horse welfare initiative has been announced by the Egyptian Equestrian Federation (EEF), Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT) and their partners to improve the health, care and working conditions of horses and other animals in the Pyramids area and the wider Giza region of Egypt.

Announced in Cairo on October 26, 2026, the programme will initially target approximately 700 horses, with a second phase planned to extend support to around 2,000. The initiative will bring together government authorities, veterinary professionals, animal welfare organisations and the international equestrian community to establish a coordinated, long-term approach to working animal welfare.

The programme will build on existing measures introduced by the EEF and its partners, including registration, microchipping, vaccinations and veterinary examinations. Its focus will extend to sustained improvements in animal health, access to essential care and the conditions in which working horses are kept.

Giza Horse Welfare Initiative Targets Better Care for 2,000 Horses

A detailed roadmap is being developed to guide the programme, with several priorities identified for the coming years. These will include improving access to feed, water, veterinary treatment and essential medication for working horses in the region.

Education and training for horse owners and those responsible for the daily care of working animals will also play an important role. The programme will seek to establish ongoing welfare monitoring and clear expectations for responsible horse ownership.

A dedicated funding mechanism is planned to support long-term improvements. Participating organisations will contribute to the initiative, while riders, owners, sponsors and members of the public will have opportunities to provide additional support.

The programme will bring together the Egyptian Equestrian Federation, Longines Global Champions Tour, the General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), the Egyptian government, Orascom Pyramids and international equine welfare charity Brooke. Independent oversight will support implementation and help maintain a focus on measurable improvements.

Jenny Ellis, Europe Representative of the International Grooms Association (IGA), has been appointed as an independent representative to support oversight. Her experience of equine welfare work in Cairo will help ensure that the initiative remains focused on practical measures and outcomes for working horses.

Egyptian Equestrian Federation and LGCT Pledge Support

Dr Ismail Shaker, President of the Egyptian Equestrian Federation, described the initiative as an important step in the federation’s ongoing efforts to improve the welfare of working horses in Giza.

He highlighted the opportunity to bring together authorities, veterinary professionals, welfare organisations and the international equestrian community to build on existing progress and establish a coordinated, long-term approach.

Jan Tops, Founder and President of the Longines Global Champions Tour, said bringing international showjumping to Cairo offered an opportunity to make a positive contribution beyond the competition itself.

Tops reaffirmed LGCT’s commitment to supporting the Egyptian Equestrian Federation and its partners in developing a sustainable programme to improve the lives of working horses. He also stressed that lasting improvements would require time and continued cooperation.

Ellis emphasised that meaningful progress in equine welfare depended on consistent care, education, accountability and an understanding of the challenges facing working horses and their owners. She welcomed the opportunity to contribute to a programme that would combine relevant expertise and resources to deliver practical, measurable improvements over time.

Immediate Assistance Reaches Working Horses

Alongside the longer-term plans, the partners have already taken practical steps to support working animals in the area.

Unused feed supplied by LGCT partner Red Mills, together with unused hay from the Cairo event, has been made available for distribution to working horses through the Egyptian Equestrian Federation.

Grooms attending the event have also offered unused equipment and veterinary supplies, subject to appropriate checks and distribution arrangements.

The EEF and LGCT have pledged financial contributions to the initiative, while a dedicated donation mechanism is planned to encourage further support from the equestrian community and the public.

Further details concerning the programme’s governance, funding arrangements and phased implementation roadmap will be announced once they have been finalised.

Five-Year Programme Sets Long-Term Welfare Goals

The Giza horse welfare initiative will combine immediate assistance with a longer-term framework for improving animal care across the region. Its planned measures will cover veterinary access, essential supplies, owner education, welfare monitoring and sustainable funding.

The initial target of approximately 700 horses will provide the starting point for the programme, with the second phase intended to extend support to around 2,000. Continued cooperation between the Egyptian authorities, equestrian organisations and welfare specialists will be central to delivering the initiative’s objectives.

The five-year Giza horse welfare initiative will initially target approximately 700 working horses, with plans to expand support to around 2,000. Led by the Egyptian Equestrian Federation, Longines Global Champions Tour and their partners, the programme will focus on veterinary care, essential supplies, owner education, welfare monitoring and long-term funding.

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