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Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rosallion a massive drifter for the Sussex as Field Of Gold jockey confirmed with Colin Keane banned from Goodwood
The markets don't often get it wrong SO SALLI CAN WAIT Rosallion a massive drifter for the Sussex as Field Of Gold jockey confirmed with Colin Keane banned from Goodwood Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUPERSTAR miler Rosallion is a big drifter for next week's Sussex Stakes at Goodwood - as Field Of Gold's jockey was finally confirmed. Richard Hannon's multiple Group 1 winner has gone right out on the Betfair Exchange. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Richard Hannon has some big decisions to make on where he runs Rosallion next - but it looks like it may not be in the Sussex Stakes at Glorious Goodwood Credit: PA He was second-fav for the £1million contest next Wednesday but has been usurped by Aidan O'Brien's Henri Matisse. Rosallion's price on the Exchange has ballooned from 5 (4-1) to 9 (8-1), while he remains a general 7-2 chance on sportsbooks. Hannon - who saw his stable star lose the Queen Anne by a nose on his last run - had said the 7f City Of York at next month's Ebor Festival could be on the cards. But he also said the 1m Prix Jacques Le Marois (worth around £200,000 more to the winner than the City Of York) is a strong possibility too. It's very unlikely he would do both given they are less than a week apart, with the French race on August 17 and City Of York August 23. Rosallion's drift came as William Buick was confirmed for the ride on Field Of Gold, who is already as short as 4-9 for the Sussex. Juddmonte's retained rider Colin Keane - who would have been on the top three-year-old - is banned from Goodwood after breaking whip rules at Sandown earlier this month. Buick was previously a jockey at Clarehaven and enjoys a good relationship with the horse's trainer John Gosden. Oisin Murphy has been totally overlooked in light of his ban and fine for drink-driving. Gosden said: "William came in and rode Field Of Gold this morning and if he's free next Wednesday he will ride, providing Godolphin don't supplement one into the race. "They worked nicely together and it's all systems go for Goodwood. "William and I have a long association going back to the pre-Frankie Dettori era." FREE BETS - GET THE BEST SIGN UP DEALS AND RACING OFFERS Commercial content notice: Taking one of the offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. You should be aware brands pay fees to appear in the highest placements on the page. 18+. T&Cs apply. Remember to gamble responsibly A responsible gambler is someone who: Establishes time and monetary limits before playing Only gambles with money they can afford to lose Never chases their losses Doesn't gamble if they're upset, angry or depressed Gamcare – Gamble Aware – Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
Debutants set to dazzle in Wyong season finale
It's a day for an exciting new breed when Wyong hosts a strong meeting on Thursday to close out the current season. A group of late season unraced metropolitan two-year-olds lock horns in a Maiden Handicap over 1300m, and it might just provide an early pointer for some feature three-year-old targets heading towards spring. In fact, only two runners with race experience in the original 13-strong field – Menshevik and Watson, both quoted around the $6.50 mark in early betting – are in single figures for what looms as a fascinating race. And two debutants look set to fight for favouritism in a race where punters could support many on show. Impuriteze, a striking chestnut filly by multiple Group 1 winner Trapeze Artist, looms as a key runner for the Michael Freedman stable at Randwick. She starts behind two progressive trials on both firm and soft ground, and draws to get an economical run under jockey Keagan Latham who sticks solid from the latest trial. But right alongside her in the market is exciting colt Extra Heights, a son of high-class sprint sire Extreme Choice in the rival Peter Snowden yard. He also opens his career behind two progressive trials, and significantly was withdrawn from a race at Canterbury on Wednesday to be saved for this. Extra Heights, who was eye-catching through the line at his most recent trial, drew the inside with Tom Sherry aboard.
The Age
a day ago
- Sport
- The Age
Debutants set to dazzle in Wyong season finale
It's a day for an exciting new breed when Wyong hosts a strong meeting on Thursday to close out the current season. A group of late season unraced metropolitan two-year-olds lock horns in a Maiden Handicap over 1300m, and it might just provide an early pointer for some feature three-year-old targets heading towards spring. In fact, only two runners with race experience in the original 13-strong field – Menshevik and Watson, both quoted around the $6.50 mark in early betting – are in single figures for what looms as a fascinating race. And two debutants look set to fight for favouritism in a race where punters could support many on show. Impuriteze, a striking chestnut filly by multiple Group 1 winner Trapeze Artist, looms as a key runner for the Michael Freedman stable at Randwick. She starts behind two progressive trials on both firm and soft ground, and draws to get an economical run under jockey Keagan Latham who sticks solid from the latest trial. But right alongside her in the market is exciting colt Extra Heights, a son of high-class sprint sire Extreme Choice in the rival Peter Snowden yard. He also opens his career behind two progressive trials, and significantly was withdrawn from a race at Canterbury on Wednesday to be saved for this. Extra Heights, who was eye-catching through the line at his most recent trial, drew the inside with Tom Sherry aboard.
New Paper
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Paper
Gringotts to target Winx Stakes first-up
SYDNEY - Group 1 winner Gringotts has continued to improve with each campaign, and connections expect that to again be the case as the rising six-year-old closes in on his seasonal return. After capturing the Listed Big Dance (1,600m) at Randwick on Nov 5, 2024 and the Group 3 The Gong (1,600m) at Kembla Grange on Nov 23, 2024, Gringotts went on to claim the scalps of Fangirl and Ceolwulf in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1,500m) at Rosehill on March 22. The son of Per Incanto ended his preparation with a midfield finish in the Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1,600m) at Randwick on April 5, less than two lengths behind the Bjorn Baker-trained Stefi Magnetica. Trainer Ciaron Maher's right-hand man in Sydney, Johann Gerard-Dubord, said the gelding had furnished even more after that last run. "Gringotts looks outstanding," said Gerard-Dubord. "Every prep he looks better, but he has come back stronger again and just looks so healthy." The 10-time winner is set to line up in an open trial at Gosford on July 23, as he prepares to kick off his campaign in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1,400m) at Randwick on Aug 23. Gerard-Dubord felt Gringotts would probably attract too much weight in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1,600m) at Randwick on Oct 4, but the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1,600m) at Randwick on Oct 18 would be an obvious target in the Sydney Spring Racing Carnival. "He will likely start in the Winx Stakes, and a race like the King Charles would be a nice race for him," he said. "There is the Champions Mile in Melbourne after that." To be held at Flemington on Nov 8, the Group 1 Champions Mile (1,600m) carries a prize purse of A$3 million (S$2.5 million). His stablemate Jimmysstar - also a five-year-old son of Per Incanto and the winner of the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1,400m) at Randwick on April 19 - is on track to trial in early August. His connections are keen to attract a slot in the A$20 million The Everest (1,200m), the richest race in Australia and the richest turf race in the world. "He's got the right credentials. He's done a good job, he has done well at Randwick, so I think he deserves one," Gerard-Dubord said of Jimmysstar. "He is still a bit wintery, but he is a lot stronger. He looks like a real sprinter now." With the progeny of Per Incanto, Gerard-Dubord thought they are typical of the New Zealand breed and continue to get better with age. "They're horses where, if you don't rush them early, you usually get rewarded later," he said. SKY RACING WORLD
Courier-Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
2025 The Everest: Jimmysstar confirmed for TAB slot
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Ciaron Maher will get the chance to win The Everest in consecutive years – and so too will slot holder TAB – after freakish Group 1 winner Jimmysstar became the fourth horse signed up for the $20m race in 2025. Jimmysstar, a two-time Group 1 winner last seen storming to victory in the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) at Randwick in April, becomes the fourth horse to score a slot for The Everest in October. The horse they all have to beat, Hong Kong superstar Ka Ring Rising, is confirmed for a slot and is the hot $1.80 favourite, while Private Harry ($6) and Briasa ($8) also have slots. Champion trainer Maher won the 2024 The Everest with Bella Nipotina and will get the chance to go back to back after Jimmysstar scored the TAB slot. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Earlier in his career, Jimmysstar could be an enigmatic galloper and several times went down as raging favourite, including as a $1.26 chance at Flemington and also when starting at $1.75 at Eagle Farm. But the penny has well and truly dropped and he is now widely considered one of the most explosive sprinters in the country. He came from near last to blow away his opposition in this year's Group 1 Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield and also powered over the top of his rivals in the All Aged. • David Hayes reveals the key traits that make Ka Ying Rising so special Jimmysstar races in the colours of prominent owner Ozzie Kheir who, along with his close friend Brae Sokolski, tasted Everest success when Yes Yes Yes won for Chris Waller in 2019. Kheir wasn't on track that day but said nothing would keep him away from Randwick when Jimmysstar contested The Everest later this year. 'We were in discussions with TAB for several weeks on Jimmysstar and they were fantastic to deal with and have come to the party with the ownership group's expectations,' Kheir said. • Via Sistina, Fangirl and other stars clear out cobwebs at Randwick trials 'We are very excited to have one of our favourite horses heading towards The Everest which would not have been in our thought processes only nine months ago. 'Jimmy has been a quirky horse from the outset, which has cost him winning in the past, but now he has turned into a racehorse mentally and from his recent videos of him he looks unreal 'He has so much ability. 'He is not a big horse but he is all muscle.' Originally published as 2025 The Everest: Ciaron Maher-trained, Ozzie Kheir-owned Jimmysstar confirmed for TAB slot
