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Uttoxeter Racecourse will host a seven-race National Hunt meeting on Friday, October 30, featuring a competitive programme of steeplechases, hurdle races and a National Hunt Flat Race. The meeting will begin at 12:35 PM and conclude at 3:55 PM, with horses aged four and above featuring in several contests alongside races for younger runners. The opening race will be the Kalahari King ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Steeple Chase, while the closing event will provide an opportunity for four- and five-year-olds to demonstrate their potential.

The opening contest at 12:35 PM will be the Kalahari King ‘Chasing Excellence’ Beginners’ Steeple Chase, a Class 3 GBB Race over 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 214 yards. Open to horses aged four and above, the race carries total prize money of £15,000, making it the most valuable event on the afternoon’s programme. The contest will test the participants’ jumping ability, balance and stamina as they negotiate the fences over the intermediate distance.

The second race, scheduled for 1:07 PM, will be a Class 4 Novices’ Hurdle Race over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 207 yards. Restricted to horses aged four and above, the GBB Race offers £10,000 in prize money. The longer distance will require the runners to maintain their rhythm throughout, while accurate jumping and effective handling will be important factors in determining the outcome.

At 1:37 PM, the programme will continue with the Support the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal Mares’ Maiden Hurdle Race. This Class 4 contest, also a qualifier for the Herring Queen Series, will cover 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 168 yards. Open to mares aged three and above, the GBB Race offers £10,000 in prize money. The event will provide the participants with an opportunity to record a maiden hurdle success, with consistency and jumping technique likely to play important roles.

The fourth event will take place at 2:10 PM, featuring the Abode Estate Agents Handicap Hurdle Race. The Class 4 contest will be run over 2 miles, 3 furlongs and 207 yards and is open to horses aged three and above. With £7,700 in prize money and a rating band of 0–115, the race will bring together runners competing under handicap conditions. The distance will place emphasis on stamina, pace management and the ability to negotiate hurdles efficiently.

At 2:45 PM, attention will turn to the Ted Anderson Dixon Handicap Steeple Chase. This Class 5 race will cover 2 miles and 4 furlongs and is open to horses aged four and above. The contest carries £6,150 in prize money and is restricted to runners rated between 0 and 100. The steeplechase will test the participants’ jumping accuracy and endurance, with the extended distance requiring a sustained effort throughout the race.

The sixth race, scheduled for 3:20 PM, will be the Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle Race. The Class 5 event will be contested over 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 168 yards by horses aged three and above. With £6,150 in prize money and a rating range of 0–100, the race will offer another opportunity for runners to compete over hurdles. The relatively shorter distance compared with the earlier handicap hurdle will place importance on maintaining a suitable pace and negotiating the obstacles without losing momentum.

The meeting will conclude at 3:55 PM with the Bob Derry 50 Years at Uttoxeter National Hunt Flat Race. This Class 5 GBB Race will cover 1 mile, 7 furlongs and 168 yards and is open to four- and five-year-old horses. The contest carries £4,500 in prize money and is designated for conditional and amateur jockeys. It is also listed as a Category 1 Elimination race. Without hurdles or fences to negotiate, the runners will be assessed on their pace, balance, stamina and overall performance over the distance.

Friday’s meeting at Uttoxeter will offer a varied programme, beginning with a Class 3 beginners’ steeplechase and progressing through novice and maiden hurdle contests, handicap races and a closing National Hunt Flat Race. With seven events scheduled across the afternoon, the meeting will showcase different stages of National Hunt competition and provide opportunities for both developing and more experienced runners to demonstrate their abilities.

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The 2026 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) will bring together an outstanding collection of international riding talent at Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday, 9 December, with the current top five in the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey standings confirmed for the prestigious Hong Kong contest.

Ryan Moore, James McDonald, William Buick, Mickael Barzalona and reigning Hong Kong Champion Jockey Zac Purton will headline the international field. They will be joined by Saffie Osborne, Dylan Browne McMonagle, Rachel King, Christophe Lemaire and Joao Moreira, adding further depth to a line-up that combines established champions with some of the sport’s most accomplished contemporary riders.

The championship will feature 12 jockeys competing across four races at Happy Valley, with the final two places reserved for the leading eligible homegrown rider and the highest-ranked eligible jockey in the Hong Kong standings at the selection cut-off following the meeting on 25 November.

2026 International Jockeys’ Championship Brings Together Elite Talent

The depth of experience in this year’s line-up is reflected in the championship records of its leading participants. Moore, Purton, Barzalona, Moreira and Lemaire have all previously won the IJC, with Moore and Purton each having claimed the title three times.

Moore arrives as the reigning champion after winning the 2025 edition. Buick, meanwhile, finished joint runner-up last year, while King secured third place in 2023. Their previous performances add an extra dimension to a contest in which familiarity with Happy Valley and the ability to adapt quickly to different horses will be important.

Andrew Harding, Executive Director of Racing at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, highlighted the quality of the international representation, pointing to the presence of the five leading riders in the current world standings. He also welcomed Osborne’s inclusion, alongside Irish Champion Jockey Browne McMonagle and accomplished international performers King, Lemaire and Moreira.

The combination of world-class jockeys and the distinctive Happy Valley circuit promises a compelling evening of competition.

Saffie Osborne Makes Her International Jockeys’ Championship Debut

One of the notable additions to the 2026 International Jockeys’ Championship is Saffie Osborne, who will make her debut in the competition following an exceptional period in her career.

The 24-year-old recently won the 2026 World Pool Jockeys’ Championship at Ascot after recording 13 winners on qualifying race days in Great Britain and Ireland. She also made history by becoming the first female jockey to win a British Classic when Highwayman captured the 250th running of the Group 1 St Leger over 2,905 metres at Doncaster.

Osborne has also won the Shergar Cup twice and captained Great Britain and Ireland to victory over Hong Kong in this year’s competition. Her inclusion gives the championship another rider arriving with significant international momentum.

Ryan Moore and James McDonald Lead the World Rankings

Moore heads into the championship as the leading jockey in the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey standings. The British rider has won seven of the top 100 Group 1 races counted in the current rankings and recently added the Group 1 British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes to his record.

A three-time IJC winner in 2009, 2010 and 2025, Moore has established himself among the leading riders of his generation. His recent recognition includes appointment as a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 2026 Birthday Honours for services to horse racing and British sport. He was also inducted into British Racing’s Hall of Fame earlier this month.

James McDonald, currently second in the world standings, arrives with an equally distinguished record. A three-time winner of the LONGINES World’s Best Jockey Award in 2022, 2024 and 2025, McDonald recently won the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes aboard Autumn Glow.

Earlier this year, he surpassed Damien Oliver’s record of 129 Group 1 victories to become the most successful jockey in Australian racing history by that measure. McDonald has secured 10 of the top 100 Group 1 races in the current world rankings and also claimed his 10th Sydney jockeys’ title during the 2025–26 season.

William Buick and Mickael Barzalona further strengthen the European contingent. Buick, a two-time British Champion Jockey, finished joint runner-up in the 2025 IJC and won its opening leg aboard Bunta Baby. He recently partnered Ombudsman to victory in the Group 1 Champion Stakes at Ascot and has accumulated 130 Group 1 winners during his career.

Barzalona, the 2024 IJC champion, has enjoyed another successful season. He recently secured a second consecutive victory in the Group 1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe aboard Daryz, while also recording major successes with Calandagan and Rayif.

Joao Moreira and Christophe Lemaire Bring Proven Championship Form

Joao Moreira, widely known as the “Magic Man”, will make his 11th appearance in the International Jockeys’ Championship. The Brazilian rider won the title in 2012 and remains a familiar presence at Happy Valley.

Moreira played an important role in Caspar Fownes’ successful campaign last season, riding 32 winners, including a four-timer at Happy Valley on 8 April. His experience of the circuit and previous success in the competition will make him an important addition to the international field.

Christophe Lemaire also returns with an impressive record. He shared the 2009 IJC title with Johnny Murtagh and Ryan Moore and continues to dominate Japan’s jockey standings in terms of both winners and total prize money. With three Group 1 victories this season and four Japan Cup successes to his name, Lemaire brings considerable experience to the December contest.

Dylan Browne McMonagle and Rachel King Strengthen International Field

Irish rider Dylan Browne McMonagle has established himself as one of the most promising talents in international racing. Crowned Irish Champion Jockey last year, he has recorded Group 1 victories across Ireland, Great Britain, the United States, France and Germany. His latest major success came aboard Giant Sequoia in the Group 1 Futurity Trophy.

McMonagle also gained valuable experience during a short stint in Hong Kong last season, riding 10 winners and finishing fourth in two Group 1 races.

Rachel King returns to a championship in which she made an immediate impression on debut in 2023, winning aboard Oversubscribed and finishing third overall behind Vincent Ho and Purton.

King has since continued to make history on the international circuit. Last year, she became the first female jockey to win a Group 1 race in Japan when Costa Nova captured the February Stakes. More recently, she partnered Warwoven to victories in the Group 1 Golden Rose Stakes and Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, further strengthening her credentials ahead of the Hong Kong challenge.

Zac Purton Targets a Record Fourth Championship

Zac Purton will be chasing a fourth International Jockeys’ Championship title as he looks to extend his remarkable record in Hong Kong.

The nine-time Hong Kong Champion Jockey previously won the IJC in 2017, 2020 and 2021. As of 25 October, he led the current Hong Kong jockey standings with 26 victories, ahead of Nichola Yuen on 13 and Vincent Ho on 12.

Purton has also accumulated a record 2,047 career victories in Hong Kong, underlining his sustained success at the centre of the local racing scene. His knowledge of Happy Valley and experience in the championship will make him one of the leading names to follow on 9 December.

Ride Allocation Designed to Keep Competition Balanced

The 2026 International Jockeys’ Championship will again use a structured ride-allocation process intended to keep the competition as balanced as possible.

Each participating jockey will receive four rides, with the allocation process designed to account for the assessed chances of the horses entered and minimise any advantage or disadvantage arising from the draw. The assessments will be completed after the barrier draw on Monday, 7 December, without the evaluators knowing which jockey will partner each runner.

The final two places in the 12-rider field will be determined following the Hong Kong meeting on 25 November. Eligible homegrown jockeys who claim weight allowances during regular racing may still be selected, although those allowances will not apply in the four championship races. Apprentice jockeys will not be eligible.

With the world’s leading riders assembling at Happy Valley, the 2026 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship promises a strong international contest, bringing together proven champions, emerging talents and riders with established records across the major racing jurisdictions.

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

Lyon-Parilly will host an eight-race programme on Friday, 30 October 2026, featuring a mix of flat racing and hurdle contests. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:15 AM, with the final race set for 3:10 PM local time. The programme includes a Listed race, a Group III AQ contest, handicaps and several hurdle races over distances ranging from 1,600 metres to 3,800 metres.

The day begins at 11:15 AM with the Prix Baguenault de Puchesse, a 1,600-metre handicap for two-year-olds. The race carries a prize fund of €17,300 and has nine runners listed. The contest will provide young horses with an opportunity to demonstrate their speed and ability over the mile distance as the meeting gets underway.

At 11:46 AM, the Prix du Grand Camp will take place over 2,400 metres. This Listed race is open to horses aged three and older and carries €47,600 in prize money. Five runners are listed for the contest, which stands out as one of the major flat races on the programme. The longer distance will place emphasis on stamina and race positioning.

The third race, the Prix du Tremblay, is scheduled for 12:18 PM. This Group III AQ contest is for three-year-olds over 2,400 metres and offers €33,900 in prize money. Nine runners are listed. The race will provide a significant test for the younger horses, with stamina and consistency likely to be important over the distance.

At 12:50 PM, the Prix de Lacroix-Laval will be run over 2,400 metres. This Class 3 handicap is open to horses aged four and older, with nine runners listed and €19,200 in prize money. The contest continues the flat-racing programme before the meeting moves to the hurdle events.

The fifth race, the Prix du Mont Ventoux, is scheduled for 1:25 PM. This Class 4 hurdle race is for four-year-olds over 3,400 metres and carries a prize fund of €21,000. Ten runners are listed. The longer distance will test the horses’ jumping ability, stamina and consistency throughout the race.

At 2:00 PM, the Prix Jocelyn Monnier – Prix d’Acheres will take place over 3,400 metres. This Class 3 hurdle race is restricted to three-year-olds and offers €24,000 in prize money. Fourteen runners are listed, making it one of the larger fields on the card. The race will test the young hurdlers’ ability to negotiate the obstacles while maintaining their rhythm over the distance.

The seventh race, the Prix des Monts du Lyonnais, is scheduled for 2:35 PM. This Class 4 hurdle contest is for horses aged four and five over 3,400 metres. The race has 13 runners listed and carries €21,000 in prize money. Stamina and accurate jumping will be important as the runners tackle the extended distance.

The meeting concludes at 3:10 PM with the Prix du Mont Blanc, a Class 3 hurdle race for horses aged five and older. The contest will be run over 3,800 metres and carries €24,000 in prize money, with 12 runners listed. As the longest race on the programme, it will place a strong emphasis on endurance, jumping technique and the ability to maintain a steady pace throughout.

Friday’s Lyon-Parilly meeting offers a varied programme of eight races, combining important flat contests with a series of hurdle events. The Prix du Grand Camp and Prix du Tremblay are notable features of the opening flat-racing section, while the later races provide extended tests over hurdles. With distances ranging from 1,600 metres to 3,800 metres, the card will showcase a variety of racing challenges for horses across different age groups.

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Hyderabad Race Club is set to host a seven-race programme on Friday, October 30, 2026, with racing scheduled to begin at 1:15 PM and conclude with the Sircilla Plate (Div I) at 4:45 PM. The card features contests across multiple classes, with distances ranging from 1,200 metres to 2,000 metres. The programme includes the Blue Max Plate, Sircilla Plate (Div II), Shamshabad Plate, Shaphir Plate, Smt. Teegala Sulochana Reddy Memorial Trophy and Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy.

The highlight of the afternoon is the Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy, scheduled for 4:10 PM. This Class I handicap is open to horses aged three years and upward, rated 80 and above, and will be contested over 1,600 metres. The race carries a total prize allocation of Rs. 12,25,000, with Rs. 5,51,250 awarded to the winner. The seven-horse field includes Star of Night, Golden Thunder, N R I Superpower, Diablo, Reigning Beauty, Uchchaihshravas and Cherie Chevalier. Star of Night enters with the highest rating of 103, followed by Golden Thunder at 102 and N R I Superpower at 99.

The opening contest, the Blue Max Plate, is scheduled for 1:15 PM over 1,200 metres. This Class IV handicap is for horses aged five years and upward, rated up to 25, with a total prize allocation of Rs. 5,00,000. The nine-horse field features Pranava, Most Beautiful, Aashritha Pet, Amboseli, Golden Inzio, Char Ek Char, Hopewell Island, Iconic Star and Niloufer The Great. Pranava holds the highest rating of 24, narrowly ahead of Most Beautiful at 23. The racecourse record stands at 1:10.706, set by Espionage in 2025.

At 1:50 PM, the Sircilla Plate (Div II) will bring nine runners together over 1,400 metres. The Class IV handicap is open to horses aged three years and upward, rated between 20 and 45, and offers total prize money of Rs. 6,50,000. Winning Attitude heads the declared field with a rating of 37, followed by H oping Star at 35 and Beverley at 32. The remaining entries are Agasthyeshwara, Belgium Waffle, Lina O Lina, Bayone, Ashwa Vivegam and Celestial Power. The racecourse record of 1:23.842 was established by Isabella in 2019.

The third race, the Shamshabad Plate, is scheduled for 2:25 PM over a distance of 1,600 metres. This Class IV handicap has a total prize allocation of Rs. 6,50,000 and is open to horses aged three years and upward, rated between 20 and 45. Six runners are listed for the contest: Ashwa Jaffna, Hoping High, December Rain, Aakarshaka, Wind Castle and Lego. Ashwa Jaffna carries the highest rating of 44, followed by Hoping High at 39 and December Rain at 37. The race will test the field over a mile, with runners carrying weights ranging from 50kg to 60kg.

The Shaphir Plate follows at 3:00 PM and is a Class III handicap for horses aged three years and upward, rated between 40 and 65. The contest will be run over 1,600 metres, with a total prize allocation of Rs. 7,40,000. Six horses are entered: White Pearl, Special Star, Love All, La Quinta, Crimson Flame and Federer. White Pearl leads the ratings at 56, followed by Special Star at 54 and Love All at 53. The field brings together runners with varied ratings and assigned weights, making this one of the afternoon’s key middle-distance contests.

At 3:35 PM, the Smt. Teegala Sulochana Reddy Memorial Trophy will feature a seven-horse field over 2,000 metres. The Class II handicap is open to horses aged three years and upward, rated between 60 and 85, and carries a total prize allocation of Rs. 8,40,000. Celestial, rated 76, heads the field, closely followed by Silver Act at 75 and Racing Ruler at 73. The other entries are Tiger Ruby, Corte Madera, One Nation and Shadow of the Moon. With the longest distance on the card, the race will place emphasis on stamina and the ability to maintain a consistent pace over the extended trip.

The final contest, the Sircilla Plate (Div I), is scheduled for 4:45 PM over 1,400 metres. This Class IV handicap is for horses aged three years and upward, rated between 20 and 45, with total prize money of Rs. 6,50,000. Ten runners are listed, including American Affair, Aprameya, Nyanza, Secret Option, Veera’s Lakshmi, Vespucci, Sara, Moonlite Rose, Star Lit and Meadow. American Affair heads the field with a rating of 39, followed by Aprameya at 36 and Nyanza at 30. The larger field brings the day’s programme to a close with a competitive sprint over seven furlongs.

The October 30 meeting offers a varied programme of sprint and middle-distance contests, featuring horses from Class IV through Class I. With the Blue Max Plate opening proceedings and the Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy providing the principal contest before the closing Sircilla Plate (Div I), the Hyderabad card promises an engaging afternoon of racing.

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Defending champion Forever Young (JPN) completed the final major stage of preparation for Saturday’s $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) with a smooth half-mile breeze at Keeneland on Wednesday morning. The Japanese star covered the distance in :50 1/5 under the watchful eye of trainer Yoshito Yahagi, who expressed satisfaction with the horse’s condition ahead of the highly anticipated contest.

Working alongside stablemate American Stage, who is entered in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1), Forever Young went through his final tune-up without any apparent concerns. The session offered an encouraging sign for the defending champion as the countdown to Saturday’s race continues.

Yahagi described the workout as an ideal final preparation, praising both the horse’s movement and the quality of the exercise.

“It was a perfect gallop,” Yahagi said. “The jockey gave a perfect ride. The horse is moving beautifully. I’m very satisfied.”

Forever Young Shows Promising Form Ahead of the Breeders’ Cup Classic

With his final major workout complete, Forever Young appears to be in good condition for the challenge ahead. His connections will now look towards Saturday’s race with confidence, encouraged by the ease with which the champion completed his preparation.

The Japanese runner returns to the Breeders’ Cup Classic after capturing the prestigious title last year. His latest workout suggests that the team has achieved its immediate objective of bringing him to the race in a fresh and comfortable condition.

Yahagi reiterated that there were no concerns surrounding the horse’s fitness, highlighting the importance of maintaining that condition in the final days before the race.

“There is no concern about the horse’s condition,” Yahagi said. “He is very fresh.”

Forever Young’s preparation at Keeneland has therefore concluded on a positive note. The defending champion will now head towards Saturday’s $7 million contest, where he will attempt to retain the title against a strong international field.

For Yahagi and his team, the priority will be to ensure that the Japanese star carries his present condition into race day. His smooth final breeze has provided an encouraging conclusion to the build-up, leaving the champion ready for another major test on the international racing stage.

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Saudi International Handicap winner Gran Descans will return to action at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday, October 31, when he contests the SAR150,000 Eastern Governance Region Cup over 2,400 metres. The British import will make his first appearance since February, while Sayyah will aim to extend his winning streak to four consecutive races in a competitive weekend feature.

Gran Descans will have Camilio Ospina in the saddle for the final race on Saturday after claiming the Saudi International Handicap during The Saudi Cup weekend on February 13. Previously partnered by French jockey Mickael Barzalona, the runner had finished third in the Listed Prince Khalid Abdullah Cup before securing victory for the White Stable of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz & Sons.

The return will bring Gran Descans back into the spotlight after an extended break, but the opposition will include stablemate Sayyah (USA), the highest-rated runner in the field and a contender arriving in strong form.

Gran Descans Faces Sayyah in the Saudi International Handicap Weekend Feature

Sayyah will seek a fourth consecutive victory after winning the Red Sea Turf Qualifier in January. The four-year-old will strengthen the White Stable’s challenge in the 2,400-metre contest and will provide a significant test for Gran Descans on his return.

Direct Security (IRE) will also line up with a chance to improve after an underwhelming performance two weeks ago. The runner previously finished second in the Prince Khalid Abdullah Cup before taking eighth place in the Group 1 Howden Neom Turf Cup.

The Red Stable of Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz will rely on Arpenteur (IRE) and El Jabartee (IRE), adding further depth to the field.

The preceding race will be the SAR150,000 Asia Cup for fillies and mares over 1,400 metres, where Nowafaa (KSA) will lead the White Stable’s challenge under Ospina.

The former Taif Cup Fillies winner will arrive following an impressive victory in a conditions race at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in August. She will bring a record of six wins from 11 starts into the contest.

Misaaeel (KSA), owned by Sheikh Abdullah Homoud Almalek Alsabah, will seek to reverse the previous result after finishing more than six lengths behind Nowafaa in August. Muhammad Aldaham will take the ride.

Fallat Kheir (KSA), runner-up in the King Khalid Racecourse Championship, will provide the White Stable with another contender. Kawafill (KSA) will also enter the race with a notable record, having won the King Abdulaziz Racetrack Champion in January. Although the runner finished fifth behind Nowafaa in August, the earlier success will offer encouragement ahead of the rematch. Eiad Alturisi will partner Kawafill.

Almaqam Targets Another Course-and-Distance Success

Friday’s principal contest will be the SAR150,000 Almadinah Almonawarah Region Governorate Cup over 2,400 metres. White Stable will again have strong representation through Almaqam (KSA), a previous course-and-distance winner.

Almaqam will return after finishing 12th in the Asian Racing Federation Cup Local Handicap on The Saudi Cup undercard. Earlier in the year, the runner won the Al-Jouf Region Governorate Cup by nearly 13 lengths, demonstrating considerable ability over the distance.

Stablemate Mana’aeh (KSA) will also line up after winning a Taif Handicap in August. The runner finished ninth in the Al-Jouf Region Governorate Cup but will have another opportunity to make an impact.

Ashjaa (KSA) will add further interest as a former course-and-distance winner in the Prince Saad Bin Abdulrahman Bin Faisal Cup. The runner’s most recent appearance came in the International Jockeys’ Challenge in February.

Trankeelo Seeks Third Career Victory

The juvenile SAR150,000 King Khalid Military Academy Cup will feature nine runners over 1,600 metres. Trankeelo (KSA) will aim to secure a third career victory in four starts after earlier successes in the Taif Cup Prep and the JCSA Contribution.

The youngster will face a competitive field as he looks to maintain his promising record in the juvenile contest.

With Gran Descans returning after his February success, Sayyah chasing a fourth consecutive win and several established performers preparing for their respective assignments, the weekend programme at King Abdulaziz Racecourse will feature a varied selection of contests across different distances and divisions.

Gran Descans will return to action in Saturday’s Eastern Governance Region Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse after winning the Saudi International Handicap in February. Sayyah will provide strong opposition as he pursues a fourth consecutive victory, while Nowafaa, Almaqam and Trankeelo will headline other key contests across the weekend programme.

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Liberty Rings will target her third stakes victory of the year in the Liberty Rings Our Dear Peggy contest at Gulfstream Park on Friday, October 30, where the Florida-bred 2-year-old filly will face 11 challengers in the $75,000 turf mile. The race will test her ability over two turns for the first time as she returns to competition against fellow fillies following her latest seventh-place finish.

Owned by Teresa and David Palmer and trained by Nicholas Palmer, Liberty Rings will enter the race after finishing 3½ lengths behind the winner in the five-furlong Hollywood Beach Stakes on September 26. She will seek to build on her earlier success at Gulfstream Park, where she will return to the turf after two previous stakes victories this year.

The Our Dear Peggy will share top billing with the $75,000 Cellars Shiraz Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, scheduled over 1 1/16 miles on the grass. The 10-race Gulfstream Park programme will begin at 12:05 PM.

Liberty Rings Our Dear Peggy Challenge Will Bring Equipment and Distance Changes

Liberty Rings will make her third career start on turf in the Our Dear Peggy after experiencing mixed results in her previous outings. She won the Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies at Gulfstream Park on May 9 in her second career start, before finishing seventh in the Debutante at Churchill Downs on June 28.

The filly returned to winning form on August 8, recording a three-length victory against Florida-breds in the six-furlong Scandalous Act Stakes on dirt at Gulfstream Park. Her latest outing in the Hollywood Beach Stakes brought a different challenge as she faced male rivals over five furlongs on turf rated good.

Liberty Rings tracked a strong pace before weakening in the stretch and finishing seventh. Her connections attributed the performance partly to the soft ground and the wide trip she encountered.

For Friday’s contest, she will wear blinkers for the first time and step up to a two-turn mile. Nik Juarez will take over riding duties from Miguel Vasquez, with the filly drawing Post 4 in the 12-runner field. She will carry 124 pounds.

Trainer Nicholas Palmer will look for the added distance and equipment change to help Liberty Rings maintain her focus and show further improvement. The race will provide an important opportunity to assess her suitability for longer turf contests.

Stakes Winners and Experienced Rivals Strengthen the Field

Liberty Rings will be the only stakes winner in the Our Dear Peggy field, but three other runners will bring previous stakes experience to the contest: Smoke, Boots and Casablanca Queen.

Casablanca Queen will start from Post 12 under Leonel Reyes and carry 122 pounds. Trained by Jose D’Angelo, she will return after finishing ninth in the one-mile Juvenile Fillies at Kentucky Downs on September 7. Before that performance, she recorded a 4¼-length maiden victory over 7½ furlongs on August 16 in her first start on turf.

Smoke will break from Post 11 with Mario Gutierrez aboard and carry 122 pounds. She won a one-mile maiden race at Ellis Park on July 4 during her turf debut before finishing fourth in a 1 1/16-mile allowance contest at Keeneland on October 9. Carlos David will train her for this outing after she previously raced under different connections.

Boots will start from Post 8 under Micah Husbands and carry 122 pounds for trainer Nick Tomlinson. She will make her fifth career appearance and her first on turf after three consecutive stakes outings. Her previous campaigns included fourth-place finishes in the Sharp Susan, Scandalous Act and Three Ring Stakes, the latter on September 5.

The three fillies will provide experienced opposition for Liberty Rings as the field tackles the longer distance.

Recent Winners Add Competition to Gulfstream Park Contest

Hammy will arrive following a 2½-length maiden claiming victory over the same course and distance on September 26. Owned by Starry Night Racing and trained by Kent Sweezey, she will break from Post 2 under Marcos Meneses and carry 120 pounds.

The daughter of Nyquist advanced from mid-pack before taking a short lead into the stretch and drawing clear. Her latest performance will give her connections encouragement ahead of her first attempt against a stakes-level field.

Kissed by a Rose will also enter following a victory, having broken her maiden by a nose over a mile and 70 yards on Gulfstream Park’s Tapeta surface on October 4. The Colonel Liam filly will start from Post 3 under Miguel Vasquez and carry 122 pounds.

Co-owned by Kevin Dole, trainer Ron Spatz, Tom Cannell and Kimberly Sharkey, Kissed by a Rose will seek her first stakes placing. She previously finished second to Touch of Honor on September 5 after making her first three career starts on turf.

She is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Patternrecognition and stakes winners Florida Fuego and Lovesick. Her latest victory will provide momentum as she returns to competition against a stronger field.

Three other runners will enter the Our Dear Peggy after winning their latest starts. Karolina Pharoah will break from Post 6 under Jonathan Ocasio and carry 122 pounds, while Philipina A will occupy Post 7 with Yolber Torres aboard and carry 120 pounds. Touch of Honor will start from Post 9 under Jesus Rios and carry 122 pounds.

Sucker for Looks will take Post 5 under Diego Herrera and carry 120 pounds, while Life’s Mystery will start from Post 10 with Rasheed Hughes aboard and carry 120 pounds.

The Our Dear Peggy will give Liberty Rings an opportunity to add a third stakes victory to her record while testing her ability over a longer distance on turf. Her performance against 11 rivals will also help establish how effectively she will adapt to the two-turn format.

Liberty Rings will lead a 12-filly field in the Liberty Rings Our Dear Peggy contest at Gulfstream Park on Friday, October 30, as she targets her third stakes victory of the year and makes her first attempt over a two-turn turf mile.

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Prima Park will target a strong result at the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026, bringing a promising draft of two-year-olds to Karaka on November 18 and 19. Led by farm principal Kelly Van Dyk, the New Zealand operation will arrive with an established reputation, an impressive group of breeze-up performers and a collection of pedigrees that will attract attention ahead of the two-day auction.

With more than a decade of experience as a vendor at the annual sale, Prima Park will look to build on its progress at one of the leading two-year-old auctions of its kind. The operation’s 2026 draft will combine pedigree strength, physical quality and encouraging preparation, with three colts already recording notable times during the pre-sale breeze-ups at Te Rapa.

NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026

Prima Park will head into the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 with encouraging figures from the breeze-ups, where Lots 35 and 206 recorded the two fastest times in this year’s catalogue for their final 200 metres.

Lot 35, a colt by Tassort, completed the distance in 10.19 seconds, while Lot 206, a son of Zousain, clocked 10.24 seconds. Lot 165, a colt by Lord Tanagloa, also produced a strong performance, covering the same distance in 10.39 seconds.

Van Dyk highlighted the importance of how horses performed during their breeze-ups, noting that the manner of their work mattered as much as the times recorded. She also pointed to the growing success of young stallions Tassort and Zousain, whose progeny would draw interest from buyers at Karaka.

The Tassort colt will also carry an appealing pedigree connection through a mare by Hinchinbrook. The stallion’s bloodline will link the youngster to Beat The Clock, the champion Hong Kong sprinter and a notable graduate of the Hinchinbrook sire line.

These performances will provide an encouraging foundation for Prima Park as buyers assess the catalogue and prepare for the November sale.

Prima Park’s progress will reflect the investment made by the Van Dyk family in developing a dedicated base for its operations. Nearly five years ago, the family purchased a 50-acre property just north of Matamata and transformed it into a facility designed to support the farm’s core activities.

The property will accommodate sales preparation, breaking and pre-training, alongside a small racing string. By bringing these activities together at one location, Prima Park will maintain a focused approach to preparing young thoroughbreds for the auction ring.

The farm’s 2026 draft will reflect this preparation process, with pedigree, physical type and potential forming the central strengths of its offering. Van Dyk will look to present the youngsters in their best condition as the team completes the final preparations for Karaka.

NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 to Feature November On-Farm Parades

The build-up to the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 will include on-farm parades scheduled from November 3 to November 9. The inspections will give prospective buyers an opportunity to assess the two-year-olds before the auction takes place at Karaka on November 18 and 19.

New Zealand Bloodstock (NZB) and New Zealand-based agents will also be available to inspect horses on behalf of prospective buyers who require assistance with early evaluations.

Van Dyk will express confidence in the strength of Prima Park’s draft and point to encouraging indicators from recent lead-up sales in Australia. She will also underline the confidence buyers place in NZB and its vendors, while anticipating another successful edition of the annual auction.

With three colts producing notable breeze-up times and a draft built around pedigree and potential, Prima Park will aim to turn its preparation into strong buyer interest at Karaka.

Prima Park will target a standout showing at the NZB Ready to Run Sale 2026 with a promising two-year-old draft, led by three colts that recorded impressive breeze-up times. The Karaka auction will take place on November 18 and 19, following on-farm parades from November 3 to 9.

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Striking Finale will aim to secure her fourth victory in five starts for trainer Nolan Ramsey when she makes her stakes debut in the $75,000 Cellars Shiraz Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Friday. The 1 1/16-mile turf contest for three-year-old fillies will headline the track’s 10-race programme alongside the $75,000 Our Dear Peggy Stakes for two-year-old fillies over one mile on turf.

Owned by Daugherty Racing LLC and Kelly Ramsey, Striking Finale will return after a two-and-a-half-month break, having established an impressive record since joining Ramsey’s stable. The daughter of Hard Spun will face nine rivals as she steps into stakes company for the first time.

Striking Finale was claimed for $50,000 after finishing second in a Gulfstream Park race on April 23, her eighth career start. She subsequently opened her account for Ramsey in a 1 1/16-mile state-bred maiden special weight on Tapeta.

The filly narrowly missed victory in her first start against winners, finishing half a length behind in a one-mile turf allowance. She then responded with two convincing wins on turf, taking a 1 1/16-mile starter allowance before following up in a one-mile allowance for Florida-breds.

Ramsey’s confidence in the filly stems from her pedigree, consistency and ability to finish strongly over longer distances. He identified her as a horse suited to two-turn turf races after reviewing her previous performances and believes the additional distance will continue to benefit her.

The trainer also indicated that the Cellars Shiraz Stakes will provide an opportunity to test Striking Finale against a stronger level of competition after making the most of the conditions available to Florida-breds. Diego Herrera, who partnered her in her first four starts for the current connections, will retain the ride.

Cellars Shiraz Stakes Faces Strong Challenge from Day to Day

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., who will be at Keeneland for the Breeders’ Cup weekend, will have three representatives in the 10-horse Cellars Shiraz Stakes field: Day to Day, Pure Eloquence and Little Georgie.

Day to Day, owned by C2 Racing Stable LLC, BAG Racing Stables LLC, Barry Fowler and Mark Taylor, will enter the race after finishing second in the Grade 3 John C. Harris Stakes at Santa Anita on September 26. The daughter of McKinzie will also bring a Brookmeade Stakes victory and two additional placed finishes from the Colonial Downs meeting. Edwin Gonzalez will take the ride.

Pure Eloquence, owned by Miller Racing LLC, will make her second appearance following a six-month break. The supplemented entry won two of her first four starts and showed early speed in her comeback run. Micah Husbands will partner her.

Little Georgie, owned by J and J Stables LLC and Mr. and Mrs. Bayne Welker Jr., will seek her first career victory. The filly has recorded three placed finishes from five starts at Gulfstream Park but failed to make an impact in subsequent appearances at Colonial Downs and Kentucky Downs. Rasheed Hughes will be aboard for her return.

Another runner attracting attention will be Cryingintherain, owned by Mrs. Paul Shanahan and trained by Patrick Biancone. The daughter of Havana Grey will make her second North American appearance after beginning her career on Tapeta in Great Britain.

Cryingintherain finished sixth, beaten four lengths, in a five-furlong optional allowance on turf on September 27. Biancone considered that outing a preparatory run and suggested that Tapeta could suit the filly better than turf. J.G. Torrealba will retain the mount.

Undefeated Come On Teesha Steps Up to Stakes Company

Come On Teesha will arrive at the Cellars Shiraz Stakes unbeaten after winning both career starts. Owned by Michael Nyman and trained by Michael Morrison, the daughter of Improbable will make her stakes debut while tackling two turns for the first time.

She began her career under Joseph with a two-and-a-half-length victory in a maiden claiming race on August 24. After being acquired by Nyman for $30,000, she returned on September 27 for an optional claiming allowance, where she tracked the pace before pulling clear by two lengths in the stretch.

Jonathan Ocasio will take the ride for the first time as Come On Teesha attempts to extend her unbeaten record over the longer distance.

Super Sienna will also seek improvement after finishing sixth in an allowance race on her North American debut. Owned by Dona Licha Stables LLC and trained by Victor Barboza Jr., the supplemented daughter of Mendelssohn previously earned a Group 1 placing in Peru. Mario Gutierrez will partner her.

Bayou Brigid, owned by Sea Warrior Stables LLC; Bert’s Knoty Girl, owned by REH LLC; and Rogue Runner, owned by William G. Law Jr. and trained by Gary Jackson, will complete the field.

The Cellars Shiraz Stakes will offer Striking Finale an important first test at stakes level, with her recent turf form providing the foundation for her step up in class. The presence of unbeaten Come On Teesha, the experienced Day to Day and several returning runners will add depth to the contest.

Striking Finale will pursue her fourth win in five starts for Nolan Ramsey when she makes her stakes debut in the $75,000 Cellars Shiraz Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Friday. She will face nine rivals, including unbeaten Come On Teesha, Day to Day, Pure Eloquence and Super Sienna, over 1 1/16 miles on turf.

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YOUR SRI SHAKTHI takes top honours in The Original Vel Racing Trophy (Div II), covering 1400 metres at Mysore Race Club on 1 October 2026.

🏇 Jockey: Rafique S K
🎯 Trainer: B Prithviraj
👏 Owners: M/s B Vijeth Bhandari & H S Srikanth
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🏇🔥 RACE DAY AT ABU DHABI TURF CLUB! 🇦🇪

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🗓️ Date: Thursday, 29 October 2026
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🏆 Trainer: P. Shroff
🏟️ Venue: Pune Race Course
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