20/11/2024. SAHracing: OISIN MURPHY, BRITISH CHAMPION CONFIRMS UNDERCARD SUMMER CUP RIDES… // Tattersalls online… // Janney to Retire as Chair of The Jockey Club, Dobson Chosen His Successor… by TDN

 

BRITISH CHAMPION CONFIRMS UNDERCARD SUMMER CUP RIDES

 

Oisin Murphy has a decent book of rides on South Africa’s Betway Summer Cup day as he attempts to win a first Group 1 race in Africa…
 
 

The Jol In Joburg – Oisin Murphy vs Africa’s Best

There are many taglines written about this years renewal of Africa’s Richest Race but none better than American outfit Team Valor, owners of Frances Ethel, calling it ‘The Jol in Joburg’.

The star filly is currently second favourite for the big race with British Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy flying in just for the ride and attempting to win his first Grade 1 on the African continent.

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Classy Snow Pilot upgrades form, comparisons drawn with Green With Envy, Beach Bomb and others

Snow Pilot, an average winner of the Cape Guineas, beating a filly in the process of winning the weakest Cape Guineas in recent memory, has been a revelation at 4, or has he?

What isn’t in doubt is that Snow Pilot pitched up twice this season and, from the front, smashed two good quality fields in succession.

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Rascallion remains same after feature win

Rascallion remains unchanged after the weekends Graded race in Cape Town and listed race in Johannesburg. 

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Japan Cup (G1) – 44th Running

The highly anticipated Japan Cup is set to run its 44th edition this Sunday, Nov. 24, at Tokyo Racecourse. The Grade 1 event, contested over 2,400 meters on turf, has drawn a competitive field of 14. As one of Japan’s most prestigious races, it boasts a rich history of showcasing global talent, though local runners have dominated for the past 18 years.

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UPCOMING GRADED RACES WORLD WIDE
 
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November 20, 2024
 
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Janney to Retire as Chair of The Jockey Club, Dobson Chosen His Successor

Stuart S. Janney, III, will step down from his position as chair of The Jockey Club, effective August 2025, the organization announced Tuesday morning. On Janney’s recommendation, the board of stewards has chosen Everett Dobson… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Georges Rimaud To Retire After 25 Years With The Aga Khan Studs

Georges Rimaud, the director of the Aga Khan Studs in France for a quarter-century, will retire at the end of 2024. He will be succeeded by Pierre Gasnier, who has assisted Rimaud for the past… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Breeders’ Cup Mile Winner More Than Looks Retired To Lane’s End, To Stand For $15,000

Victory Racing Partners’ More Than Looks (More Than Ready–Ladies’ Privilege, by Harlan’s Holiday), who most recently stormed home from the back of the field to win the GI FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile at Del Mar,… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Prix du Jockey Club Winner Look de Vega to Stand at Ballylinch in 2025

This year’s Prix du Jockey Club winner Look de Vega (Fr) will join his sire Lope de Vega (Ire) on the stallion roster at Ballylinch Stud next season, the operation announced on Monday. He has… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

Gun Runner’s ‘Rising Star’ Bullard Trounces Bob Hope Field

In the first domestic graded race for juveniles since the Breeders’ Cup a little more than two weeks ago, ‘TDN Rising Star’ Bullard (c, 2, Gun Runner–Reve d’Amour, by Warrior’s Reward) stayed unbeaten to capture… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

‘TDN Rising Star’ With the Angels Soars In Key Cents Stakes At The Big A, Stays Perfect

Looking to keep her perfect record intact, it was ‘TDN Rising Star’ With the Angels (Omaha Beach–Sister Margaret, by Pulpit) who ran late to capture the Key Cents Stakes at Aqueduct on Sunday afternoon. Unable to… [To read this entire TDN News Story, click here.]

 

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