Gavin Cromwell: Pardubice test will suit Stumptown
William Hill ambassador Gavin Cromwell is confident in Stumptown’s ability to handle the unique test of the Velka Pardubicka this Sunday.
Horse racing news: World Pool to debut on Dewhurst Stakes and Might and Power Days
World Pool will return to action on Saturday, October 11 with two new fixtures for 2025; Dewhurst Stakes Day from Newmarket and Might and Power Stakes Day from Caulfield.
A total of 12 races, seven from Australia and five from the UK, will be globally commingled on the day forming a top-class composite card that features four Group 1s and six other Group races.
Horse racing news: Ka Ying Rising "needs to improve" following trial
David Hayes expects Ka Ying Rising to improve significantly ahead of G1 The Everest (6f/1200m) on 18 October after the world’s highest-rated sprinter finished third under Zac Purton in a 1000m barrier trial at Royal Randwick in Sydney this morning (7 October).
Daryz surpasses Field Of Gold and Ombudsman to top European rankings
Daryz's victory in the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp has been rated as the best performance in Europe this season by the experts at Timeform.
Horse racing news: Calandagan would top Arc ratings if geldings allowed to line up, says Timeform
The rule prohibiting geldings from competing in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has once again impacted the quality of the race, according to Timeform.
Francis-Henri Graffard’s King George winner Calandagan would top Timeform’s weight-adjusted ratings for the Arc were he allowed to compete, while his stablemate Goliath and the globe-trotting Rebel’s Romance would also be among the top 10 in this year’s line-up.
William Hill backs grassroots Irish racing with new series sponsorship
William Hill has further signalled their backing of Irish racing with sponsorship of the new William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series. Beginning on October 3 at Gowran Park, the series will run over seven months until April 2026, spread across 50 races at 28 meetings across 13 Irish racecourses.
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.