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.”
Horse racing news: £2 bet lands punter over £16k
One William Hill racing punter landed a stunning touch on Thursday’s racing, when their £1 each-way accumulator returned £16,245.
Horse racing news: True Love holds edge over Gstaad ahead of Phoenix Stakes, says Timeform
A mouthwatering clash between Timeform’s top two-year-old colt, Gstaad, and top two-year-old filly, True Love, is in prospect this Saturday at The Curragh in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes.
And with Ryan Moore making the decision to ride the former, the Coventry winner currently heads the betting, but True Love (122p) continues to rate slightly ahead of Gstaad (120p) on Timeform’s weight-adjusted ratings.
GB and Ireland favourites for 2025 Shergar Cup at Ascot
Great Britain and Ireland, captained by Hollie Doyle, are 11/10 favourites with William Hill to win Saturday’s Shergar Cup at Ascot for the first time since 2022.
Horse racing news: ‘A loss to Irish racing’ – Sir AP McCoy on closure of Thurles Racecourse
Sir AP McCoy has told William Hill that Thurles Racecourse will always hold a special place for him after it was announced this morning that the Irish track is closing.
The 20-time Champion Jockey won his first-ever race at the Tipperary course all the way back in 1992, when Legal Steps scored for Jim Bolger, and the William Hill ambassador has expressed his sadness that the venue will shut its doors with immediate effect.
Horse racing news: Aussie sprinter Asfoora 4lb clear of King George rivals in Timeform ratings
There is no standout sprinter in Britain and Ireland at present and the Australian-trained Asfoora sets the standard in this year’s renewal of the King George Qatar Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Indeed, her Timeform weight-adjusted rating of 133 is at least 4lb clear of her rivals, and she was only beaten a short head by Big Evs in this race 12 months ago.