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Irish Daily Mirror
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Ascot hero Trueshan dies at Goodwood Festival after being pulled up live on ITV
Legendary horse Trueshan has died following a fatal injury during the Goodwood Cup. Hollie Doyle was riding the Alan King-trained contender when he suffered a serious leg injury in Tuesday's showpiece event. The nine-year-old Ascot winner was in contention for the lead in the £500,000 race when tragedy struck. Doyle attempted to get the horse back on its feet when it became apparent something wasn't right. Speaking on air after the incident, ITV Racing host Ed Chamberlin said: "I just feel so sad about Trueshan." It was later confirmed the horse had to be put down. An ambulance was called onto the track as sad scenes enveloped the racecourse in West Sussex. However, fans were soon hit with the news that the star would not recover. "Unfortunately, Trueshan suffered a fatal injury in the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup," read a statement from ITV. "Our thoughts go out to connections at this difficult time." Trueshan had previously competed in three other editions of the Goodwood Cup. The French-bred gelding won the race in 2021, as well as recording two other impressive finishes of third and fourth. Hollie Doyle was a long-time partner of Trueshan and was riding the horse when he suffered the fatal injury (Image: PA) The horse accumulated winnings of a little less than £1.9million over the course of his glittering on-track career. His greatest success was winning the British Champions Long Distance Cup at Ascot three years straight between 2020 and 2022. Doyle jockeyed the veteran for each of those three triumphs and shared a particular connection. Only two other horses have won the British Champions Long Distance Cup three or more times in a row: High Line (1969-1971) and Further Flight (1991-95). Trueshan competed in 34 races over the course of his career and won 16 of those. That record will ensure his legacy as one of the greatest long-distance horses of his generation. The tragedy marked the second race in succession that required the ambulance to be called onto the track. The first unfolded after Kinross was kicked in the leg moments before the HKJC World Pool Lennox Stakes got underway at 2.30pm. Kinross appeared to be bleeding above the knee and was pulled from the race shortly after. There will be more to follow on this breaking news story
Irish Daily Mirror
27-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
We stormed Cheltenham last March napping 28/1 winner Wonderwall, now for Galway
Let's aim for Festival lift-off with I'm A Rocket Man at Galway in the last race this evening, writes Derek & The Pacemakers. The Stephen Casey trained six-year old's last run saw him finish third over this distance at Punchestown on June 7. But the suspicion is that he came across two 'hot ones' in the Willie Mullins trained Davy Crockett and French-bred Maskarvel. Davy Crockett was available at 11/10 in the morning but went off at 1/2, suggesting the word was out; Maskarvel was backed from 20/1 to 9/1. The I'm a Rocket Man song ain't half bad either, whether it's the 1972 original from Elton John which was ranked No. 149 in the 2021 list of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time Or the John/Dua Lipa 2021 UK chart topping collaboration Cold Heart - no2 in Ireland, no7 in the US - which samples "Rocket Man" for its chorus. 'And I think it's gonna be a long, long time.'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find, I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh, no, no, no, I'm a rocket man, rocket man, Burning out his fuse up here alone…'. I'm a Rocket Man will have Ireland's top amateur Derek O'Connor on board, easily the most experienced rider in the race. We stormed Cheltenham last time out, got the gold bricks in place napping 28/1 winner Wonderwall So commencing countdown, engines on for Galway, drum roll please - I'm a Rocket Man each way! Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email alerts.
NBC Sports
21-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Lazzat wins Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes
French-bred gelding Lazzat sets the pace early and holds on to win the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes at the Royal Ascot.
Irish Daily Mirror
11-06-2025
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Willie Mullins shells out close to €500,000 on unraced horses at Goffs Sales
Willie Mullins shelled out close to €500,000 on unraced stock as horse racing's biggest hitter gathered at the Goffs Arkle Sale on Tuesday. Mullins and his bloodstock agent Harold Kirk got the cheque book out to buy a trio of unraced three-year-olds. With the price of point-to-pointers seemingly increasing every year, many of jump racing's top trainers are now breaking in young horses themselves before readying them for the racetrack. Although there is also a premium to be paid on the best pedigrees. Mullins and Kirk paid €175,000 to land a It's Gino gelding called Mistral Le Du from Roger Marley's Church Farm Stables. Kirk, as reported by the Racing Post, said: Kirk said: 'He was one of the standout horses in the sale, and by a very good sire [It's Gino] in France. "He is a beautiful individual, a very good mover, and he stood out for me. I knew he would make money, but I didn't think it would be that much. There is always somebody else interested." Mullins also bought another French-bred Altesse du Luy from Altesse du Luy for €145,000. And they completed their purchases on the first of two day of the Arkle Sale by splashing out €110,000 on a Zarak filly called Karak de Faust. The sales topper on the first day, though, was a €190,000 purchase by Ellmarie Holden on a No Risk At All gelding from Sluggara Farm. Holden has previous with big-money store purchases, having shelled out €140,000 to buy a horse called Jonbon at the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale. That turned out to be a very shrewd bit of business as Jonbon would go on to win a point-to-point for the Holdens before being sold for a record-breaking £570,000. And Jonbon, of course, has lived up to his price tag, winning ten Grade 1 races and counting for Nicky Henderson and his owner JP McManus. Holden said: 'Jonbon worked out. He cost €140,000 and we were lucky he worked out. If this guy is anything like Jonbon it will be very straightforward. Jonbon was very easy to do anything with, he never had any issues." British trainer Dan Skelton was also present at the sale, and he paid €165,000 for another No Risk At gelding. In total, 188 horses were sold on the opening day of the sale for a combined sum of €10,306,500.
New Paper
31-05-2025
- Sport
- New Paper
June 1 Prix du Jockey Club form analysis
1 Azimpour Close to winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp in his second career start. But his fourth place - as favourite - in a Listed 2,000m at Chantilly this month means that more is needed especially from his high gate. 2 Ridari Looked very smart when winning a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp, then - with this longer Classic in mind - running a fine and close fifth in the French 2000 Guineas (1,600m) there. A major player. 3 King Of Cities Promising in all three 2024 starts but raised his game according to facts and figures when a strong second in a Listed 1,800m event at Newmarket in April, with the first two clear of the rest. Supplemented. 4 Al Aali Has run better than his odds suggested on his three 2025 starts, most recently when a fast-finishing second - though no threat - in a Group 3 over 1,800m at Chantilly. An outsider again. 5 Leffard Kicked off his career with two victories at provincial French tracks, proving himself over this trip then. Then only narrowly failing to win a Listed event over 2,000m at Chantilly this month. Stable gunning for a seventh win in this feature. 6 Cualificar Unbeaten this year, most recently comfortably asserting in the last 400m of a Group 3 1,800m at Chantilly, a major trial for this Classic. Bred for this trip, he is a live contender. 7 Detai nHas won three of his five starts and though not making enough impact in his two Group 1 starts, he was making good late headway into sixth at ParisLongchamp, and this rise in trip could be a big plus. 8 Heybetli Twice a winner last season but vulnerable at Group level and, after a slow start, never threatened in a Group 1 at ParisLongchamp this month. The rise in trip needs to help a lot. 9 Bowmar kRises in class and trip but much to like about his three starts with two wins and a narrow second in Listed company at Newcastle. Not without ability, but he may just be looking inexperienced and will have to lift at this level. 10 Curragh Camp A French-bred racing in the Lucky colours of Singaporean owner Robert Ng. All three starts have been at Chantilly, the first two on the all-weather track. Did some good late work when third in a Group 3 1,800m on turf on May 6. 11 Luther Could not summon an extra effort in the closing stages but still ran way above his odds of 45-1 when only 1.3L fourth in a Group 1 1,600m Classic at ParisLongchamp. His pedigree offers mixed messages for this longer trip. 12 Trinity College Might have won a Listed trial for the Epsom Derby in April had he not hung in the home straight. This slightly longer trip should suit but he looks safely held. 13 Parachutiste Although he steps up sharply in class, he is one of only a few who is absolutely proven over 2,100m, narrowly winning over further at ParisLongchamp last month. But more needed from a tricky gate. 14 Tipinso Though his trainer's record in this race is strong, it is not encouraging that he has been a beaten favourite at French provincial tracks in both starts this season. 15 Camille Pissarro Plenty of classy form from 1,200m to 1,600m including a Group 1 win at ParisLongchamp last year. His fast finish from a wide gate in a 1,600m Group 1 Classic this month was also very good. Big chance. 16 Nitoi Showed a good attitude and also an aptitude for this 2,100m trip when second in a ParisLongchamp Group 3 in April, again fighting hard when winning a Chantilly Listed event. Possibilities provided he can overcome his wide gate. 17 Sinileo Interestingly has been supplemented for this despite only having run once, easily winning a 1,600m maiden at Chantilly this month. Takes a huge rise in class but stamina in his pedigree and with top class connections. 18 Frankly Good Cen A Deauville winner at his only start last year, and kicked off 2025 when runner-up at Compiegne over 1,600m recently. Up sharply in class and an unlikely winner. Comments courtesy of The Hong Kong Jockey Club
