Sir Alex Doubles up in Bahrain

Under the desert night sky, Spirit Dancer and jockey Oisin Orr delivered a dazzling performance to claim victory in the sixth edition of the Bahrain International Trophy, becoming the race’s first-ever dual winner. The historic triumph was a proud moment for owner-breeder Sir Alex Ferguson, who celebrated alongside co-owner Ged Mason. It also marked a remarkable training achievement by Richard Fahey, who guided Spirit Dancer back to peak form after an injury setback in March.

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Summer Pudding: Zackey Leaves Door Open but still wins

Craig Zackey delivered what was in the end a masterful ride on Lady Fallon, who dug deep to claim a hard-fought victory in a thrilling mile contest. Even though the form jockey left the door open and then attempted to close it again in the closing stages on the inside after using his whip in the right hand, allowing his horse to move towards the outside, she still won. One can call it good race riding. 

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Three Trainers fined for Prohibited Substances

The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa confirms the reported Prohibited Substance findings.

SUPERSKITT was disqualified, and Trainer W C Marwing signed an Admission of Guilt and was fined the sum of R18 000 (Eighteen Thousand Rand) for a contravention of Rule 73.2.3 in that a specimen which was collected from this horse prior to the running of the 1st race on 31 August 2024, at Turffontein Racecourse disclosed upon analysis the presence of Flunixin (Class 4).

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6 year old gelding sold for 2m Aussie

Two failed attempts at the Melbourne Cup didn’t stop the versatile Vauban from being sold to Australia connections. The smart French bred star who has triumphed at both the Royal Ascot and Cheltenham Festival, will remain in Australia following a high-profile sale.

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