Item is the third foal out of Capla Temptress, a Lope De Vega mare who won the Grade 1 Natalma Stakes in Canada for Marco ...

Racing, in a form that can be recognised today, took root in 1912, when Morocco, which is home to 38 million people, came ...

He had no interest in horseracing until a visit to Haydock Park in 2003 yet David Armstrong’s striking red silks have become ...

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It’s taken plenty of effort and perseverance but there’s now very much the sense that the British jumps stallion industry is on a sounder footing, certainly one that offers encouragement going forward ...

Gaurav Rampal wears many hats in the industry, whether it be bloodstock agent, shipper or auctioneer. Regarded as one of India’s leading agents, he is a regular face at European sales, particularly at ...

Jack Channon had big boots to fill when he took over the trainer’s licence from his father Mick at the historic West Ilsley stables, once home to turf greats Brigadier Gerard, Nashwan and Dayjur. His ...

As I have explained in the past, it is tempting to expect too much too soon of a stallion in his secondary role as a sire of broodmares. Achieving recognition in this sector tends to owe a lot to ...

Regardless of whether it’s the Flat or jumps, Highflyer Bloodstock is never far from the action under both codes Anthony Bromley can only shrug his shoulders at the irony. As an up-and-coming ...

Buyers have no shortage of first-crop sires to analyse at the upcoming foal sales, ranging from Classic winners such as Chaldean and Paddington to the brilliant sprinters Little Big Bear and Shaquille ...

Soul Sister’s victory in the Oaks is testament to the long-held commitment of Lady Bamford’s Daylesford Stud to produce Classic stock. Martin Stevens caught up with stud manager Chris Lock before ...

Stunning successes at the last two Rugby World Cups demonstrate South Africa can cut it at the summit of sport, but the outlook for the Rainbow Nation’s racing prospects has been much bleaker over the ...