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Friday's G3 Bonhams Thoroughbred S. at Goodwood sees the return of 'TDN Rising Star' Emotionless (Ire) (Shamardal), who was well below expectations on his last two starts having looked a potential world-beater in the G2 Champagne S. at Doncaster in September. Last of seven in the G1 Dewhurst S. over seven furlongs at Newmarket in October, the son of Unbridled Elaine (Unbridled's Song) had excuses there but was only fifth and never a factor on his return in Royal Ascot's G1 St James's Palace S. June 14. Trainer Charlie Appleby...

One of the most progressive 3-year-old sprinters around, Elite Racing Club's Marsha (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) is on a winning streak at present and adds a fascinating dimension to Friday's G2 Qatar King George S. at Goodwood. Bidding to uphold the form of the Listed City Walls S., in which she beat fellow 3-year-old filly Easton Angel (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and last year's winner of this race, Muthmir (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), over this trip at York July 9, she is a rare speedy type to represent Sir Mark Prescott,...

   Burdened with a penalty for his success in the G2 July S. at Newmarket July 7, Mehmas had drifted to as big as 6-1 in the morning before being sent off the 7-2 outsider of the three main protagonists with little seemingly expected of him up against a pair of colts prepped to improve past him. In the event, there was a sting in the tail from the diminutive bay, who had only been truly outclassed by one horse in his brief career so far and that was Caravaggio...

The catalogue for the Goffs UK Silver Yearling Sale, set to follow the same company's Premier Yearling Sale when it takes place at Doncaster Aug. 25, is now online, and features 168 yearlings by 62 sires. The 2014 Silver Sale produced Quiet Reflection (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), winner of the G1 Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot, and this year's catalogue has five by her sire, including lot 627, a colt out of a half-sister to champion 2-year-old Shifting Place (GB) (Compton Place {GB}), and lot 571, another colt from the family...

The Arqana August Sale is something of a rarity in that it's an elite yearling auction disguised as a summer holiday. Chic Parisiens on vacation saunter through the picturesque seaside town at a slightly more leisurely pace than the visiting bloodstock professionals, who, despite the serious nature of their business in Normandy in mid-August, still manage to find plenty of time to enjoy the ambience, usually through to the early hours. However much fun it is for the buyers, sellers and onlookers, the team at the sales house needs its...

2.55 Nottingham, Mdn, £5,000, 2yo, 6f 15yT VAULTED (GB) (Kyllachy {GB}) represents the Cheveley Park Stud-Richard Fahey axis successful with fellow homebred firster Senator (GB) (Frankel {GB}) at Leicester Wednesday evening. She is kin to G2 Windsor Forest S. victress Spacious (GB) (Nayef), who placed in five Group 1 events, and Dimension (GB) (Medicean {GB}), who has registered a trio of Grade II wins at Woodbine over the past two seasons. Her six rivals include Derrick Smith colourbearer Eaton Square (GB) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), who is out of Listed Hilary...

4th-LEI, £7,000, Mdn, 7-27, 2yo, 6fT, 1:13.92, g/f. +SENATOR (GB) (c, 2, Frankel {GB}--Red Bloom {GB} {G1SW-Eng, MGSW & MG1SP-Ire, GSP-Fr, $762,557}, by Selkirk) broke well and tracked the leaders in a handy fourth from flagfall in this first go. Shaken up to close approaching the final quarter mile, the 13-8 favourite's inexperience was evident and his response not immediate, but he found his feet and ran on strongly under whipless cajoling in the closing stages to prevail by a snug half length from Father McKenzie (GB) (Sixties Icon {GB})....

Members of the Irish Jockeys Association will receive career-ending insurance from Stobarts in a three-year deal unveiled Wednesday. The deal, which involves jockeys wearing the Stobarts logo on their breeches, will ensure that jockeys will be fully insured if they suffer a career-ending injury. Andrew Tinkler, Stobart Group chief executive officer and racehorse owner, said, "We are delighted with the opportunity to support the members of the Irish Jockeys Association and very much look forward to working together for the welfare of jockeys over the coming years. Stobart has obviously...

The GI Canadian International at Woodbine Oct. 16 is a potential next port of call for Dartmouth (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) following his creditable effort in defeat in the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. at Ascot. The Sir Michael Stoute-trained 4-year-old provided the Queen with a Royal Ascot winner in the year of her 90th birthday when landing last month's G2 Hardwicke S., but had to make do with minor honours on his return to the Berkshire circuit as Hardwicke runner-up Highland Reel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) dominated from...

After gaining 'TDN Rising Star' status with an emphatic success at Doncaster, Godolphin's Blue Point (Ire) (Shamardal) faces the turning point as many have done before as he heads to post for Thursday's G2 Qatar Richmond S. at Goodwood. Successful by 11 lengths in that six-furlong contest July 14, having scored with less panache on debut at Nottingham June 9, the Charlie Appleby trainee now has to face an entirely different class of rival. "He was very impressive visually last time, but he is now stepping into the big league,"...

Twelve months ago, Big Orange (GB) (Duke of Marmalade {Ire}) entered the G2 Qatar Goodwood Cup on a high, having won the G2 Princess of Wales's S. and duly landed the prestigious staying prize. After an even more impressive success in that Newmarket contest than he managed last year, Bill Gredley's 5-year-old is in a strong position to complete the double-double on Thursday. Inflicting a heavy defeat on the classy The Grey Gatsby (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) and Exosphere (GB) (Beat Hollow {GB}) when making all over 12 furlongs there July...

As a Thoroughbred breeding enthusiast, arriving for a day's Arab racing at Newbury can be a little disconcerting. The racecourse is familiar, as are some of the jockeys and trainers, not to mention the indefatigable raceday presenter Derek Thompson, but the horses present a completely new challenge of unfamiliar bloodlines. Arab racing may still be regarded as a poor relation to Thoroughbred racing in European countries but several major owner-breeders are intent on ensuring its profile is raised outside the Gulf states. Last year came the announcement of the Qatar-backed...