Andrea Atzeni: ‘Giavellotto can be very competitive’ in Arc
Hong Kong-based rider Andrea Atzeni has been granted permission by the Hong Kong Jockey Club to ride Giavellotto in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday 5 October at ParisLongchamp.
Old Gold Racing news: Lucinda Russell: Apple Away heading to the Betfair Chase
Lucinda Russell has told Old Gold Racing that her star mare, Apple Away, is set to reappear in the Grade One Betfair Chase in November.
The Grade One winner has been a flagbearer for her many Old Gold Racing owners and will afford them another top-level runner en route to some enticing mares’ prizes this season.
Horse racing news: Hong Kong’s Ka Ying Rising primed for Everest mission after Sha Tin send-off
Trainer David Hayes said no stone has been left unturned in the preparation of stable star Ka Ying Rising ahead of a trip to Australia to tackle the world’s richest turf race, The Everest, which will be a World Pool event for the third successive year.
In his final workout on the grass of Sha Tin before leaving Hong Kong, the world’s top-rated sprinter clocked 56.9s over 800m – completing the final 400m in 23.6s – in a showing that his Australian handler called “a good piece of work”.
Horse Racing news: Racing punter turns 8p E/W Lucky 63 into nearly £30,000
William Hill have been stunned by a remarkable 8p each-way Lucky 63 landed on Tuesday, when five winners across Redcar, Yarmouth and Wolverhampton turned one punter’s £10.08 stake into £29,732.09.
The winning began at Redcar when Just Typical scored at 18/1, followed by Mademoiselle at Yarmouth (6/1) and a Wolverhampton treble with Ghisa (20/1), Ten Carat Harry (11/1) and Advertorial (11/2).
Despite a 25p Rule 4 on Ten Carat Harry and a losing leg at Uttoxeter, the bettor was able to walk away with a near-£30,000 total from five successful selections.
Horse racing news: Hollie Doyle, Dylan Browne McMonagle granted Hong Kong jockey licences
Hollie Doyle and Dylan Browne McMonagle are among four international riders to be granted visiting jockey’s licences to ride in Hong Kong in the coming months.
Doyle has been granted a visiting licence by the Hong Kong Jockey Club from 5 November to 23 December 2025, while McMonagle has been granted a licence to ride from 1 January to 29 March 2026.
Horse racing news: Seven Group 1s across three race days as World Pool returns to Ireland, Australia
World Pool will return to action this weekend, with 16 races across three fixtures from Ireland and Australia, including seven Group 1 races, set to be globally commingled.
Horse racing news: Shrewd punter turns paltry 52p into nearly £12,000 by picking seven winners
William Hill have been left scratching their heads after a shrewd punter turned their Saturday 26p each-way multiple into £11,777.04, picking seven winners across the action from Haydock, Kempton, Stratford, and Ascot.
Horse racing news: Record-breaking Old Gold Racing deal sees Outmaster join Paul Nicholls’ yard
Old Gold Racing have shown their support for 14-time Champion Trainer Paul Nicholls with the launch of their most expensive horse purchase to date in the shape of the exciting Outmaster.
The £90,000 gelding was a decisive winner of his debut point-to-point, cruising home still on the bridle and finishing a full 12 lengths clear of his nearest rival, with that performance earning Outmaster the title of leading four-year-old UK point-to-pointer earlier this year.
Ka Ying Rising romps to 13th straight win as Zac Purton begins season with five-timer
Zac Purton has declared Ka Ying Rising’s outstanding win in the HK$3.72 million (approx. £350,000) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday, September 7 was the equal-best of the champion sprinter’s stunning career.
Harry Bentley hoping for flying start to Hong Kong season with Victor The Winner
Fresh from an impromptu riding cameo in Great Britain, Harry Bentley hopes to spark a successful start to the 2025/26 Hong Kong season when he partners Victor The Winner in the HK$3.72 million (approx. £350,000) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 September).
David Probert “looking forward to first go at Sha Tin” on opening day of Hong Kong season
David Probert will take his first rides in Hong Kong on Sunday at the 2025/26 season-opening meeting at Sha Tin, while fellow British rider, Richard Kingscote, who rode four winners from 42 rides in a short stint last season, has been booked for six rides.
Horse racing news: Ka Ying Rising “back in very good form” ahead of Sha Tin season-opener
Ka Ying Rising this morning effortlessly completed fast-work preparations for the HK$3.72 million (approx. £350,000) Class 1 HKSAR Chief Executive’s Cup Handicap at Sha Tin on Sunday (7 September), when the world’s highest-rated sprinter bids to extend his winning streak to 13 straight races.
Partnered by regular rider Zac Purton, Hong Kong’s reigning Horse of the Year sauntered down the back straight on Sha Tin’s dirt track before upping the tempo over the final 400m, clocking 24.1s and pleasing trainer David Hayes.
Timeform questions decision to deny A Dream To Share a handicap mark
Ratings experts Timeform have questioned the decision not to give A Dream To Share an official handicap mark.
The well-fancied second favourite for the Club Godolphin Cesarewitch Handicap at Newmarket on October 11, has been deemed ineligible to run in the race by the British Horseracing Authority because he does not have an official handicap rating.
Punter’s big win returns extra £7k thanks to BOG
A William Hill racing punter landed a big bet to start the bank holiday weekend, when their 5p Goliath returned close to £12k, over half of which was thanks to Best Odds Guaranteed.
World Pool expands 2025 fixtures with new race days in UK, Australia and Brazil
World Pool has confirmed fixtures for the remainder of 2025, with the globally commingled pools set to be in operation on new race days from Australia and the UK in the final quarter of the year.
Cromwell targets Czechia run for Stumptown, eyes John Durkan for Inothewayurthinkin
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell has revealed that Stumptown is set to head to Czechia in October to run in the Velká Pardubická.
Weight allowance gives juveniles a generous edge in the Nunthorpe, say Timeform
A two-year-old has not won the Nunthorpe since Kingsgate Native scored in 2007 but juveniles are far from at a disadvantage, according to the ratings experts at Timeform.
Two-year-old colts and geldings receive 22 lb from three-year-olds and 24 lb from four-year-olds and up to account for their lack of physical maturity. However, Timeform believes this weight-for-age allowance is too generous and that a concession of 16 lb would be fairer.
Horse racing news: World Pool returns at York Ebor Festival, features IFHA’s top-ranked 2024 race
World Pool will return to action for the first three days of York’s Ebor Festival, which features last year’s IFHA top-ranked race, the G1 International Stakes, as well as two other Group 1 contests.
And for the first time this year, two races on Hopeful Stakes Day at Newmarket will join York’s action on Nunthorpe Stakes Day to form a nine-race composite World Pool card.
William Hill to donate Great St Wilfrid race profits to MND Association
Long-standing Great St Wilfrid sponsors William Hill will donate all profits from this year’s race to the MND Association, with a minimum of £30,000 to be donated.
Old Gold Racing news: Mick Fitzgerald says Sean Bowen’s “a huge asset” as he invests further into syndicate ownership
Grand National–winning jockey and ITV presenter Mick Fitzgerald has taken another big step into the world of racehorse ownership by adding an exciting new recruit to the ‘Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club’ with Old Gold Racing in the shape of Jamada.
The recent Irish bumper winner will be the fourth horse to join the Mick Fitzgerald Racing Club, which has previously enjoyed success with the likes of four-time winner Paddy De Pole.
For £60 a share, people can own Jamada alongside Fitzgerald, who describes the horse as having “the kind of potential you dream about.”