Field of Gold narrowly missed out on a win in the 2,000 Guineas on Saturday, finishing half a length down on Charlie Appleby’s Ruling Court. That defeat meant […]
Mullins, Baffert: Why Racing Punters Love a Winner
Even though it was spectacular, it probably should have been viewed as inevitable that Willie Mullins would win the British Jumps Racing Trainers’ title. There was a hope […]
Advantage Mullins in the British Trainers Championship?
Dan Skelton headed to the Aintree Grand National Festival with a £1.3 million lead over Willie Mullins in the race to become British Champion Trainer. As such, the […]
Who Will Be the New Trainers for Sir Michael Stoute’s Star Horses
As Sir Michael Stoute heads off into the sunset, the retiring legend rides a wave of good wishes from those within the sport. However, his departure leaves a […]
Charlie Appleby Eyes Breeders’ Cup Success at Del Mar
Last Saturday may have represented the final Group 1 meeting of the domestic flat campaign as Doncaster staged the latest edition of the Futurity Trophy fixture, but we […]
Four-Way Tussle for the 2024/25 Jumps Trainers’ Championship
The 2023/24 National Hunt campaign belonged to Willie Mullins, with the Closutton maestro mopping up major prizes on either side of the Irish Sea at a scarcely credible […]
Saeed bin Suroor: Police Officer Turned Godolphin Trainer
When modern racing fans think of the powerful owner/breeder operation Godolphin, the first trainer who likely springs to mind is Newmarket-based, Charlie Appleby. However, it wasn’t always this […]
Ireland’s Biggest Trainers
Horse racing is one of the oldest sports that are enjoyed in Ireland, with many enjoying racing, watching races, or even making a bet or two on the […]
Four Hundred and Counting for Aidan O’Brien as Rodin Strikes
The hot and cold career of Auguste Rodin continued on Day 2 at Royal Ascot. Following defeats on his first two outings this season – including a woeful […]