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Gracefully regarded as one of Australia’s leading racing venues, Royal Randwick will present a ten-race programme on Saturday, 18 April under the management of the Australian Turf Club. Racing will commence at 11:30 AM and conclude at 4:55 PM, with the card structured to progress from competitive handicaps into high-class Group contests, including two Group 1 features across distances ranging from 1200 metres to 2000 metres.

Setting the afternoon in motion, Race 1 – MIDWAY HANDICAP will open proceedings at 11:30 AM over 1400 metres for three-year-olds and upwards, offering prize money of $120,000. Keeping the early tempo consistent, Race 2 – TAB HIGHWAY HANDICAP will follow at 12:05 PM over the same 1400-metre trip for three-year-olds and upwards, also carrying $120,000, ensuring a steady and competitive start to the meeting.

Maintaining a smooth progression into sprinting company, Race 3 – CATANACH’S JEWELLERS HANDICAP will be run at 12:40 PM over 1200 metres for three-year-olds and upwards, with $160,000 on offer. Introducing the first level of black-type racing, Race 4 – MOSTYNCOPPER JAMES H B CARR STAKES will take place at 1:15 PM, a Group 3 contest for three-year-olds over 1400 metres, carrying prize money of $250,000 and marking a clear rise in class.

Gradually increasing the stamina demands, Race 5 – TOYOTA FORKLIFTS FRANK PACKER PLATE will be staged at 1:50 PM over 2000 metres for three-year-olds, with $250,000 at stake in this Group 3 event. Continuing the middle-distance examination, Race 6 – MYPLATES JRA PLATE will follow at 2:25 PM over the same 2000-metre distance for three-year-olds and upwards, also valued at $250,000 at Group 3 level, reinforcing the emphasis on endurance and tactical racing.

Turning attention to elite juvenile competition, Race 7 – MOËT & CHANDON CHAMPAGNE STAKES will be run at 3:00 PM. This Group 1 contest over 1600 metres for two-year-olds will carry prize money of $1,000,000 and will present a significant test of class and maturity. Shifting back to established sprint performers, Race 8 – TAB HALL MARK STAKES will be held at 3:40 PM over 1200 metres for three-year-olds and upwards, with $250,000 available in this Group 3 sprint.

At the centrepiece of the meeting, Race 9 – SCHWEPPES ALL AGED STAKES will headline the programme at 4:20 PM. This Group 1 race over 1400 metres will offer prize money of $1,500,000 and is expected to assemble a high-quality field, standing as the defining contest of the afternoon. Bringing the programme to its conclusion, Race 10 – HKJC WORLD POOL HANDICAP will close the card at 4:55 PM over 1400 metres for three-year-olds and upwards, with $160,000 on offer, providing a competitive finish.

In summary, the Royal Randwick Race Cards 18 April will deliver a comprehensive and well-structured programme, combining depth in handicap races with high-quality Group contests, and offering a clear progression that will define the meeting from start to finish.

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The road to the 151st Preakness Stakes takes a significant turn this weekend, with two important prep races set to hand ambitious three-year-olds a direct route to the second jewel of the Triple Crown. Laurel Park and Oaklawn Park stage contests packed with emerging talent, proven local form and valuable opportunity.

A field of 10 has been declared for Saturday’s 45th running of the $150,000 Federico Tesio at Laurel Park, a mile-and-an-eighth examination that features four Triple Crown nominees: Chayton, Close the Gate, Code of Silence and Wild Warrior.

At Oaklawn Park, eight runners are entered for the $200,000 Bathhouse Row over the same distance, where Triple Crown nominees Crupper and Khon Han headline the field. Both races grant eligible connections an automatic berth into the 1 3/16-mile Preakness Stakes on May 16 at Laurel Park.

The Tesio has long carried a special place on the spring calendar. Named after the celebrated Italian breeder, owner and trainer Federico Tesio, whose bloodlines continue to shape the modern Thoroughbred, the race has now offered a Preakness incentive for an 11th consecutive year. Twenty-four Tesio winners have gone on to contest the Preakness, with Pay Billy doing so most recently in 2025. Deputed Testamony remains the only horse to win both races, achieving the feat in 1983.

Among this year’s leading hopes is Chayton, a son of West Coast who arrives after recent all-weather success at Turfway Park for trainer Bill Morey. His latest start produced a convincing two-and-a-half-length allowance victory over a mile in March, suggesting stamina is beginning to match his natural speed.

Close the Gate represents local trainer John Salzman Jr. and brings solid Laurel Park experience. He made a striking impression when breaking his maiden by nearly 10 lengths in January before following up with placed efforts in both the Spectacular Bid and Miracle Wood.

Consistency has marked the career of Code of Silence. From eight starts, he has finished in the first three on seven occasions. Last season’s Maryland Juvenile winner has yet to score this year, though placed efforts in recognised local trials indicate he remains a serious player.

Wild Warrior may be the standard setter after edging Code of Silence by a neck in the Private Terms Stakes over 1 1/16 miles last month. Trained by Gary Capuano, he has won three of six starts and already boasts proven two-turn form. Capuano and Rose Petal Stable captured this race last year with Copper Tax.

This year’s Preakness carries added historical interest, as the classic will be staged away from Pimlico Race Course while redevelopment work continues ahead of a planned 2027 reopening. It marks the first time in more than a century the race has been held elsewhere.

The Bathhouse Row provides an equally intriguing alternative route. Introduced in 2019, the race has already produced several Preakness runners, including Red Route One, Mr. Big News and Laughing Fox.

Crupper steps into stakes company for the first time but has shown steady progress for breeder-owner Robert Zoellner and trainer Donnie Von Hemel. The Candy Ride colt broke through in February before finishing third against winners on his next appearance.

Khon Han, lightly raced and open to further improvement, has won two of three starts. After early promise at Gulfstream Park, he returned from a break to score decisively at Tampa Bay Downs in January, drawing clear by three lengths over an extended mile.

With automatic entry on offer and the Triple Crown trail beginning to narrow, both races promise more than routine spring stakes. They are auditions for one of American racing’s grandest stages, and for several of these colts, the next step could be the Preakness itself.

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

The Longines Global Champions Tour of Mexico opened in emphatic fashion on Friday as Belgium’s Jérôme Guéry produced a blistering round to win the first CSI5* class of the meeting, setting an early standard at the celebrated Campo Marte venue in Mexico City.

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Against the striking backdrop of Chapultepec Park, a field of 54 riders contested the 1.45m opener presented by the Qatar–Mexico Year of Culture, with packed stands and a lively crowd giving the week an atmosphere worthy of one of the sport’s marquee destinations.

Guéry, one of Europe’s most accomplished riders, wasted little time in making his presence felt. Partnering Careca LS Elite, he stopped the clock in 29.18 seconds, a performance built on sharp turns, attacking lines and complete fluency from start to finish. It proved the round nobody could match.

Speaking afterwards, Guéry said: “It’s always fantastic to start the show with a win. Mexico is one of our favourite events of the year, the horses are feeling great and this arena is incredible.”

He added: “It was super competitive all the way through the class, and I wasn’t sure we could hold onto the top place, particularly with Cian being last to go.”

That concern was well founded. Ireland’s Cian O’Connor, the final rider into the arena, delivered a late challenge aboard 10-year-old Genghis Khan and came within touching distance of the lead. His time of 29.92 seconds fell just short, but it brought the crowd to life in a dramatic finale.

Third place went to Jordan Coyle with King Kannan GP, while Derin Demirsoy and Que Cera van’t Ruytershof filled fourth. Simon Delestre, riding Olga van de Kruishoeve, completed the leading group in 30.82 seconds.

Course designer Anderson Lima drew praise for a track that made full use of the expansive grass arena. Riders were encouraged to attack throughout, and the margins told the story of a fiercely contested class, with only 2.35 seconds separating the top nine combinations.

Beyond the competition itself, the opening class also formed part of the Qatar–Mexico 2026 Year of Culture, an initiative linking elite equestrian sport with wider cultural exchange. The programme extends across events in Mexico City, Cairo and Rabat, using sport as a meeting point between nations.

His Excellency Mohammed Al Kuwari, Advisor on Latin America for Years of Culture, said: “Today reminds us that sport speaks a universal language, bringing people together in a shared spirit of tradition. With its deep heritage and universal appeal, equestrian sport offers a powerful platform for people-to-people connection and reflects the values of mutual respect at the heart of our Year of Culture partnership with Mexico this year.”

The Mexico leg is the second stage of the 2026 championship season, with Campo Marte recently confirmed on the calendar through to 2033 — further recognition of its status as one of the circuit’s most admired venues.

Attention now turns to the next team contest, with another major crowd expected as the week gathers momentum in the Mexican capital. Longines Global Champions Tour Mexico remains one of the sport’s standout stops, blending elite competition with a distinctive setting and passionate support.

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Newmarket’s Craven Meeting again provided an early-season pointer to the Classics as Oxagon stamped himself a colt of real interest with a polished victory in the feature Craven Stakes on the Rowley Mile.

For the second year running, the prestigious Group Three contest went to the Clarehaven team of John and Thady Gosden, with Oisin Murphy delivering Oxagon at the right moment before the son of Frankel powered clear to score by two lengths.

The mile event has long been recognised as one of the key trials for the 2000 Guineas, and Oxagon’s performance immediately placed him among the leading names for the first Classic of the British Flat season. He travelled with authority, quickened decisively and looked stronger the further he went, a combination sure to encourage connections ahead of a possible return to Newmarket next month.

John Gosden said the colt had always been highly regarded after winning at Sandown last season and felt the fitting of cheekpieces had sharpened his concentration.

He also reflected on some mixed efforts as a juvenile, including defeats at Doncaster and in the Dewhurst, but suggested maturity had brought improvement through the winter.

The trainer added that Murphy believed this year’s Guineas looked an open contest and indicated Oxagon had earned the chance to take his place in the line-up.

The Craven Stakes results will be studied closely by racegoers over the coming fortnight, and few horses enhanced their profile more than the Gosdens’ progressive three-year-old.

There was a popular surprise in the Group Three Abernant Stakes as veteran sprinter Run To Freedom produced a stirring display to land his first success in almost three years.

Now eight, the son of Muhaarar raced prominently throughout under Rob Hornby, took command inside the final furlong and stayed on well to beat Aramram by three-quarters of a length.

Trainer Henry Candy admitted the contest lacked some of the division’s established stars, but praised the gelding’s condition and attitude after a performance that belied his advancing years.

It was also a memorable moment for owner Godfrey Wilson, whose long-standing patience with the horse was rewarded in style.

Earlier on the card, the royal silks were carried to victory by the striking newcomer Portcullis in the Wood Ditton Stakes.

Ridden by Ryan Moore for John and Thady Gosden, the son of Frankel was slowly into stride but recovered smoothly before taking control entering the closing stages. He surged away to beat Dark Whisper by five and a half lengths, creating one of the strongest visual impressions of the afternoon.

John Warren, racing manager to The King and The Queen, described the colt as an exciting prospect with plenty of scope for progression. He added that Portcullis had suffered a minor setback last autumn, making the manner of his debut success all the more encouraging.

With stamina on both sides of his pedigree, connections suggested a return over a mile in stronger company could be the next logical step.

The meeting began with the six-furlong three-year-old handicap, where Sovereign Spell made virtually every yard.

Ridden positively by Rowan Scott, the colt found a smooth rhythm in front and kept on strongly to hold his challengers by half a length.

Trainer Kevin Philippart de Foy said the stiff finish and favourable conditions suited a front-running ride, adding that the horse’s toughness and willingness continued to mark him out as one to follow.

The Craven Stakes results were the headline act, but Newmarket’s latest card also offered depth, emerging talent and several stories that may develop as the Flat campaign gathers momentum.

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A competitive evening of National Hunt racing at Hereford Racecourse on Thursday, April 16 delivered a mix of stamina-driven victories, emerging talent, and confident rides across seven races.

The action began with the 3m 1f 44y novices’ handicap steeple chase, where Maximum Offers (IRE) produced a strong staying performance to take top honours. Ridden with patience by Gavin Sheehan, the gelding was held up before making smooth headway and asserting late, proving strongest in the closing stages.

In the conditional jockeys’ handicap hurdle over 2m 3f, Iamyourare (IRE) secured victory under William Maggs. The pair timed their challenge effectively, making their move late in the race to get the better of a competitive field and register a well-earned success.

The maiden hurdle that followed saw Arctic Voyage open his account in impressive fashion. Guided by Harry Reed, the runner travelled comfortably throughout before quickening clear after the final hurdle, suggesting more wins could be on the horizon.

One of the standout performances of the evening came in the Class 3 handicap steeple chase over 2m 4f, where Numitor delivered a polished display. James Bowen kept his mount in a prominent position throughout, and the gelding responded well when asked, pulling clear on the run-in to secure a decisive win.

Stamina again proved crucial in the 3m 1f handicap hurdle, with Gold For Alec (FR) staying on strongly to land the contest. Ben Poste judged the race to perfection, allowing his mount to build momentum gradually before finishing best of all in the final stages.

The 2m hurdle later on the card produced a memorable moment as Wild Goose (IRE) handed Aamilah Aswat a notable victory. In a tightly fought finish, the pair showed determination to hold off rivals and claim success in a competitive handicap.

The evening concluded with the National Hunt Flat Race, where My Mate Aj (IRE) made a winning debut under Callum Pritchard. Travelling strongly throughout, the runner showed a sharp turn of foot late on to pull clear and leave a lasting impression.

Overall, the Hereford meeting showcased a blend of experienced performers and promising newcomers. With several winners displaying strong finishing efforts and potential for progression, this card could prove significant as the National Hunt season continues.

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

Trainer John Size believes a little rain could provide the lift Red Lion needs as the defending champion prepares to return to the scene of his finest hour in the HK$24 million Group 1 Champions Mile at Sha Tin on 26 April.

The seven-year-old has endured a stop-start campaign since his surprise success in last year’s edition, and he arrives this time without a victory in 2025/26. Yet there were enough encouraging signs in a sharp barrier trial on Thursday morning to suggest the old spark may still be there.

Red Lion stunned a high-class field 12 months ago when Hugh Bowman delivered a perfectly judged ride, the Belardo gelding edging Voyage Bubble by a short head at long odds as the favourite chased a fourth consecutive top-level triumph.

His path since then has been less straightforward. A six-time Hong Kong winner, he has made the placings only once from six starts this season, often travelling well before fading when the pressure increased.

Still, Size has not lost faith.

“Actually, he’s been trialling very well recently – I suppose he always does,” the multiple champion trainer said. “But on raceday, he seems to be giving up pretty early in the race. He hasn’t been fighting out the finish. But we’ll try again.

“He’s been drawn on the inside recently, and maybe hasn’t enjoyed that.”

There was more promise in Thursday’s 1200m trial at Sha Tin, where Red Lion went forward, travelled fluently and responded when asked by Andrea Atzeni before being beaten only a nose by Little Paradise, who recorded 1m 10.96s.

That effort has renewed hopes ahead of what looks another searching assignment. Red Lion is set to meet five horses who finished around him in December’s Hong Kong Mile — Docklands, My Wish, Galaxy Patch, Sunlight Power and Copartner Prance — while Voyage Bubble is again among the likely leading contenders.

The strongest piece of form in Red Lion’s recent record remains his staying-on third in the Hong Kong Mile last December, when he produced a far more determined finish than in several of his other runs this term.

Size feels the weather may now play a key role.

“That would make a big difference to him,” he said. “Maybe tomorrow we might start to get a bit of a shower here and there and that will certainly help.”

Red Lion has shown a liking for easier ground, with two wins and three further placings from six appearances on rain-affected surfaces. If the forecast showers arrive, his prospects of a successful Champions Mile defence may brighten considerably.

Little Paradise also caught the eye in the same trial. The four-year-old, who landed the Hong Kong Classic Mile in February, steps into elite company for the first time later this month.

Jockey Zac Purton was encouraged by what he saw.

“I like how well he began. He’s not the best in the gates; he gets a little bit nervous in there, but it was good to see him begin well,” Purton said.

“When his head was in front, he just wanted to give a little bit more, which is a good sign.

“It’s very hard for four-year-olds. It will just be good to see how he’s going to measure up against the older horses at a mile. But he’s an exciting horse for sure.”

With proven class, a trainer searching for the right conditions and rain in the forecast, Red Lion heads back to Sha Tin with renewed purpose.

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

Newbury Racecourse hosts a competitive and informative seven-race flat turf meeting on Friday, April 17, featuring a blend of maiden contests, valuable handicaps, and a standout high-prize novice event. With strong field sizes and a total of seven races spanning sprint to staying distances, the card promises to offer key early-season indicators for the 2026 flat campaign.

The opening race at 1:57 PM, The Dubai Duty Free EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 4) over 5f 34y, sees 10 runners line up in a sharp sprint where early pace will be decisive. This is followed by the 2:32 PM Bridget “Confined” Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 4) over 7f, featuring 12 fillies, where pedigree and potential improvement are likely to play major roles. At 3:07 PM, the Dreweatts Maiden Fillies’ Stakes (Class 3) over 1m 2f brings together a large field of 15 runners, offering a more stamina-based test and likely producing future middle-distance prospects.

The feature race of the day arrives at 3:42 PM with The Darley EBF Novice Stakes (Class 2), carrying the highest prize money on the card at £40,000. A field of 10 promising colts and a gelding is set to contest this 1m 2f event, including leading contenders such as My Love Is King, Sahara King, and Shabab Al Ahli, representing powerful stables. Also in the mix are Alfaraz, Ataturk, Barrister, Easwrith Destiny, Joulany, and Much, making it a deep and competitive line-up with several runners showing solid form credentials and potential for progression.

With multiple runners holding strong recent form figures and coming from top trainers like William Haggas, John & Thady Gosden, Richard Hannon, Charlie Appleby, and Andrew Balding, the race is expected to be run at a good tempo. The 1m 2f trip will test both stamina and class, and the outcome could highlight a horse capable of stepping into pattern company later in the season, making it the key race to watch on the card.

The staying test comes at 4:20 PM in The CityAM.com Handicap Stakes (Class 3) over 2m 110y, where eight runners will compete in what is expected to be a tactical contest. At 4:55 PM, the Dubai Duty Free Full of Surprises Handicap Stakes (Class 2) over 7f features a large and competitive field of 15 runners, with race positioning and pace likely to prove decisive factors. The meeting concludes at 5:25 PM with The Dubai Duty Free Handicap Stakes (Class 3) over 6f, where 16 runners are set to provide a fast and thrilling sprint finish.

Overall, Newbury’s Friday fixture offers a well-balanced and competitive programme, highlighted by a high-quality novice feature and supported by strong handicaps and informative maiden races. With several contests likely to produce future winners, the meeting holds significant importance in shaping the early part of the flat racing season.

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

A thrilling afternoon of jumps racing is set to take centre stage at Ayr Racecourse on Friday, April 17, as a competitive seven-race card promises excitement, depth, and quality across all divisions. With strong prize money on offer and a mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, the fixture is expected to deliver closely fought contests throughout the day.

The action begins at 1:45 PM with The Slater Menswear Handicap Hurdle (Class 3), featuring a field of 15 runners over two miles. As a typical large-field handicap, the race is likely to be run at a strong gallop, placing emphasis on speed, balance, and accurate hurdling. With such a competitive lineup, even minor mistakes could prove decisive in the outcome.

At 2:20 PM, the focus shifts to fences with The Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3). Nine runners will take on the two-mile and 110-yard trip in what promises to be a tactical affair. As novice chasers continue to gain experience, jumping fluency will be key, and those able to maintain rhythm under pressure are likely to come to the fore.

The third race at 2:55 PM, The Abbott Risk Consulting Ltd Maiden Hurdle (Class 4), offers an opportunity for lightly raced horses to break their maiden. With eight runners declared, this race could produce a future prospect, as maiden hurdles often serve as a stepping stone for horses progressing through the ranks.

The highlight of the day comes at 3:30 PM with The Hillhouse Quarry Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2), a feature contest worth £50,000. Run over two miles, four furlongs, and 110 yards, the race has attracted a strong field of nine seasoned chasers. Leading the lineup is a high-rated contender from the powerful Paul Nicholls yard, carrying top weight of 12st off a mark of 148. Close behind in the ratings is Califet En Vol (IRE), trained by Nicky Henderson and ridden by Nico de Boinville, who arrives in solid form and looks poised to challenge.

Also in contention is Myretown (IRE) from the Lucinda Russell and Michael Scudamore stable, while Donnacha (IRE) brings consistent recent form into the race following a win last time out. The Paul Nicholls-trained Il Ridoto (FR) adds further depth, alongside Jipcot (FR), who has shown flashes of ability. Among the lower-weighted runners, Dubai Days (IRE)—a course and distance performer—and Hombre de Guerra (IRE) could prove dangerous if conditions suit. With a blend of class, experience, and proven stamina, this feature race is expected to be run at a strong pace, with jumping accuracy and endurance playing crucial roles in the closing stages.

The action continues at 4:05 PM with The Coral Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) over two miles, five furlongs, and 91 yards. Featuring 14 runners, this race combines stamina with class, requiring runners to maintain a steady tempo before delivering a strong finish. It is another competitive contest where positioning and race awareness will be vital.

At 4:43 PM, The Get Home Safe with Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) provides the ultimate stamina test over three miles and 70 yards. With a maximum field of 17 runners, this race is set to be one of the most demanding on the card. Staying power and consistent jumping will be essential, particularly as fatigue begins to set in during the latter stages.

The card concludes at 5:15 PM with The Jardine Utilities ‘Hands & Heels’ Handicap Hurdle (Class 4). Ten runners will compete over two miles, four furlongs, and 100 yards in a race that emphasizes jockey skill and control. With a focus on hands-and-heels riding techniques, this finale adds a tactical and technical dimension to the day’s proceedings.

Overall, the Ayr meeting presents a well-balanced programme featuring competitive fields, valuable prize money, and a variety of race types. The feature chase at 3:30 PM stands out as the highlight, drawing together some of the most in-form and capable runners of the day.

With quality racing from start to finish, Friday’s fixture at Ayr Racecourse promises an engaging and entertaining spectacle, showcasing the very best of jumps racing in a competitive and dynamic setting.

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

A lively evening of trade saw Flying Fizz headline the Inglis Digital April (Early) online sale, with the talented mare set to begin a new chapter after being secured for $175,000 by Corumbene, who will retire her immediately and send her to stud.

The five-year-old daughter of Street Boss was offered by trainer Matthew Williams on behalf of connections, who were delighted with the outcome after competitive bidding lifted her well beyond expectations.

“If we’d got half that we’d have thought it was a great result,” Williams said afterwards, reflecting on a rewarding result for the ownership group.

Flying Fizz’s sale was the standout moment of a strong session and underlined the continuing appetite for proven racemares with broodmare appeal. Her racecourse record, pedigree strength and future breeding prospects combined to make her one of the most sought-after offerings of the night.

Corumbene’s Tommy Altomonte, making his first online purchase, said the mare had been on their shortlist after careful research.

“She’s our first ever purchase online but after today’s experience, I can see why it keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Altomonte said.

He added that Flying Fizz matched the farm’s preferred breeding profile and came from a family they admired, making the decision to pursue her an easy one once bidding began.

The second-highest honours of the evening were shared by three-year-old colt Master of the Air and broodmare Brulee, both of whom realised $100,000.

Master of the Air, already a two-time winner from seven starts, was purchased by Sunshine Coast-based Cameron Bennett of Flying Start Syndications. Bennett said a decision would be made later on whether the colt races in Queensland or Victoria after a break and a fresh preparation.

The sale of Master of the Air added further depth to the evening’s returns, with buyers again showing confidence in younger, progressive horses who still have racing upside.

Brulee, offered in foal to The Autumn Sun, was bought by Mathew Joy of Titanic Park, who outlined plans to foal the mare down and likely offer the youngster at next year’s Great Southern sale.

Joy said he had previously enjoyed success buying mares and selling their foals, and hoped the same formula would continue with Brulee.

Another notable transaction involved Twist Tops, the dam of this season’s stakes-winning juvenile Gin Twist, who was knocked down for $90,000 to Doug Walker.

Walker said he had been considering purchases at upcoming broodmare sales but moved early after seeing Twist Tops entered. He also confirmed plans to return the mare to Home Affairs this season.

The April (Early) sale produced a total gross of $3,629,300, a figure that reflected healthy participation across the catalogue and strong demand for mares, race fillies and proven performers.

Attention now turns to the April (Late) Sale, for which entries are open. The upcoming catalogue will include dedicated broodmare sessions, with additional pedigree information available online and through the catalogue app.

Among the anticipated drafts is a group of 11 young commercial mares from Willow Park Stud, available for inspection by appointment at the farm.

Bidding for the April (Late) Sale opens on April 24, with selling concluding across two days at the end of the month.

For breeders, owners and racing followers alike, the latest results offered another reminder that quality bloodstock continues to attract interest whenever it comes to market.

The result reinforces continued confidence in the bloodstock market, with buyers actively targeting proven mares and progressive runners.

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Silvestre De Sousa

🏇 412 rides
🥇 54 wins
📈 13.1% strike rate
UAE Champion Jockey 2025–26 🇦🇪

And yes… he did it last season too. 

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🏇 Talkin is being lined up for the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park after a solid third in the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.

Trainer Danny Gargan is opting for a patient approach, targeting a smaller field and a more suitable trip over 1 3/16 miles.

With Joel Rosario likely to retain the ride, the colt now heads into his final preparations with Classic ambitions firmly in sight.

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🎥 Throwback to this memorable Pune victory from the archives.
🏆 Golden Kingdom landed The Suresh Mahindra Trophy in fine style, producing a staying performance to take the feature on 11 October 2025. 👑🐎

Ridden by Antony Raj S. and trained by Adhiraj Singh Jodha, the winner struck over 3200 metres in the 5:15 PM contest for a total prize of ₹12,00,000.

Owners: Mr Kishore P Rungta, Mr Sudendu Shah, Mrs Pooja S Shah, Mrs Hiral Shah, Dr Rahul Shah, Mrs Preeti C Shah, Mr K M Shah & Mr Tanmay V Mathurawala.

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Nichola Yuen’s remarkable start in Hong Kong racing gathered further pace with a first career double at Sha Tin on April 12 🏇✨

The apprentice guided Flashing Fighter to victory in the Class 4 Hart Handicap over 1200m before Fortune Link followed up in the Class 3 Jordan Handicap over 1400m, maintaining a perfect record of riding winners at each of her first three meetings in the city. 🌟

Both winners were prepared by Ricky Yiu, making it an especially notable afternoon for the stable as Yuen also shared the Jockey Challenge on the day. 🏆

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🏆 Arabian Triple Crown R3 goes to AZZAM AH after a powerful finish at Abu Dhabi Turf Club on April 11. 🐎🔥

The AED 300,000 feature 💰 over 2200m 📏 was decided with authority as the winner stamped class on the field.

Jockey: Sandro Paiva
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Owner: Ali Haddad

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A first winner is always special. This one meant everything.

War to Remember delivered trainer Christopher Hall’s first career success at Gulfstream Park, fighting back gamely over 5½ furlongs on Tapeta to seal a memorable result.

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Royal Randwick Race Cards 18 April features a ten-race Australian Turf Club programme including two Group 1 races
Two major prep races this weekend could shape the field for the 151st Preakness Stakes, with leading three-year-olds lining up
Belgium’s Jérôme Guéry made the perfect start to the Longines Global Champions Tour Mexico, winning the opening CSI5* class at
Oxagon emerged as a leading 2000 Guineas contender after a decisive Craven Stakes success at Newmarket on a card featuring
Hereford race results 16 April highlight strong performances across a competitive jump racing card.
John Size believes forecast rain may help defending champion Red Lion recapture his best form in the Group 1 Champions
Newbury racecards 17 April feature a competitive flat racing card with quality contests set for a Friday meeting.
Ayr racecards 17 April feature a competitive jump racing card with hurdles and chases set for a Friday meeting
Flying Fizz will head straight to stud after topping the April (Early) sale at $175,000, while Master of the Air
Karl Burke believes Royal Champion has the form and experience to push Romantic Warrior in the 2026 QEII Cup at
Bahrain Race Cards 17 April detailed nine-race preview with runners, race timings, distances, and prize details
Exeter Race Cards 17 April deliver a six-race National Hunt programme with complete details of races, runners, distances and prize
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