World of Horses

As ever, the big guns were out in force for the 2021 edition of the race, with 12 of the 28 runners hailing from the yards of Willie […]

With a hugely impressive 11 wins to his name, Paul Nicholls was already the most successful trainer in the history of the race. The champion trainer looked to […]

A delayed 2020 edition of Wales’s biggest chase took place on 9th January 2021, having been rescheduled from its traditional December slot due to a heavily waterlogged track. […]

Already the most successful trainer in the history of the race, California-based speed king Bob Baffert looked to boast string claims of extending his lead over the competition, […]

The 2020 edition of the world’s most valuable staying handicap featured a strong overseas contingent, with seven runners hailing from British or Irish yards. Aidan O’Brien sent 2019 […]

The lead-up to the 2020 edition witnessed a surprising late development, as Aidan O’Brien withdrew all four of his intended runners due to an issue with contaminated feed. […]

Aidan O’Brien’s Santiago headed the betting in what looked like a wide-open renewal of the Doncaster showpiece, having posted an excellent effort when third against his elders in […]