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Champions Mile - the barrier draw reactions

02 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club There was little drama beyond the light theatrics of the draw process at the official barrier selection for the G1 Champions Mile at Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday morning, with connections’ reactions ranging from pleased to no worse than satisfied. read full story

Sha Tin trackwork Thursday

02 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club Veteran New Zealander King Mufhasa might yet defy his age in Sunday's Champions Mile if his sparkling trackwork and the confidence of trainer Bruce Wallace is any guide. read full story

Michael Rodd on King Mufhasa's track gallop and barrier draw for The Champions Mile

02 May 2013 | ThoroughbredNEWS News Desk Jockey Michael Rodd gives a briefing on the track gallop of the Bruce Wallace trained King Mufhasa (NZ) at Sha Tin on Thursday, and the barrier draw, in preparation for the Group 1 The Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin read full story

Bruce Wallace discusses King Mufhasa (NZ) after Sha Tin trackwork

02 May 2013 | ThoroughbredNEWS News Desk New Zealand trainer Bruce Wallace discusses King Mufhasa's turf gallop at Sha Tin on Thursday leading into the Group 1 The Champion Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, May 5th, 2013. read full story

Barrier draw for The Champions Mile

02 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club The barrier draw for the HK$12 million, Group 1 The Champions Mile (1600m) at Sha Tin on Sunday was held on Thursday. read full story

Garswood into 12-1 as Guineas gamble builds

02 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Garswood, the impressive winner of the Listed European Free Handicap at Newmarket on his last start, has been cut across the boards for Saturday's Qipco 2,000 Guineas read full story

Three colts put unbeaten records on the line in 2000 Guineas

02 May 2013 | GBI Racing Three thoroughbred colts put their unbeaten records on the line in the opening Classic of the Flat racing season, the QIPCO 2000 Guineas, at Newmarket on Saturday. read full story

Rash Move attempts second victory in Hunters' Chase

02 May 2013 | Cheltenham Racecourse Fred Hutsby is looking forward to seeing Rash Move attempt a second successive victory in the Hunters' Chase at Cheltenham on Thursday, following a 13-length verdict over Swallows Delight 12 months ago. read full story

La Fortuna aimed at Investec 'Dash'

02 May 2013 | Epsom Downs Racecourse Epsom Downs specialist La Fortunata, trained by Mike Murphy,went close to winning the Investec Specialist Bank 'Dash' in 2011 when third to Captain Dunne and the six-year-old will attempt to go two places better this year on Saturday June 1. read full story

Fencing puts Listed rivals to the sword

02 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Fencing, sixth in last year's 2,000 Guineas and third in the Dante, took the drop to Listed company in his stride, comfortably accounting for his seven rivals in a manner that suggested should he step back up into Group company, victory would not be beyond him. read full story

Estimate wins for the Queen in Sagaro Stakes

02 May 2013 | Racingpost.com A huge crowd cheered home a royal winner at the royal racecourse as the Sir Michael Stoute-trained, Ryan Moore-ridden Estimate overwhelmed her rivals in the Sagaro Stakes. read full story

Mullen to head Ladbrokes digital operation

02 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Ladbrokes have announced that they have recruited Jim Mullen from William Hill to head their digital operation. read full story

Xtension hunting historic hat-trick in G1 Champions Mile

01 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club After Military Attack gave trainer John Moore and owner Steven Lo Kit-sing an international G1 triumph last weekend, this Sunday sees Xtension take up the banner for those same connections in the G1 Champions Mile at Sha Tin Racecourse. read full story

Sha Tin trackwork Wednesday

01 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club King Mufhasa and Penitent, the two overseas raiders aiming to wrest the G1 Champions Mile from the home team’s vice-like grip this coming Sunday, both appeared to be in blithe spirits as they enjoyed gentle exercise on Wednesday read full story

Group 1 sire Alhaarth retired from stud duties

01 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Four days after Derrinstown Stud resident Alhaarth sired his fourth individual Group 1 winner, it was announced the 20-year-old son of Unfuwain would be retiring from covering duties with immediate effect. read full story

Toronado in 'form of his life' for Guineas clash

01 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Richard Hannon believes that Saturday's Qipco 2,000 Guineas is a straight fight between the unbeaten read full story

Al Zarooni considers appeal against drugs ban

01 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Mahmood Al Zarooni is considering an appeal against his eight-year ban for administering anabolic steroids to 15 horses. read full story

Al Zarooni filled five syringes with banned drug in doping scandal

01 May 2013 | Racingpost.com Mahmood Al Zarooni filled five unmarked syringes with an illegal anabolic steroid, took them by car to his Newmarket stable and passed them through the window to an assistant with instructions to dope five horses. read full story

Hong Kong trainer fined over media comments

01 May 2013 | Hong Kong Jockey Club Hong Kong trainer Sean Woods fined HK$100,000 for comments made to media and bringing into disrepute 'the good name of the Club or any activity under the control and management of the Club'. read full story

Souviens Toi excites Botti ahead of Goodwood debut

01 May 2013 | Goodwood Racecourse Italian import Souviens Toi will make her British debut for Newmarket handler Marco Bottiin the Listed Betfred The Bonus King EBF Daisy Warwick Stakes over a mile and a half at Goodwood on Opening Saturda read full story

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