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A full-sister to Japanese Horse of the Year Forever Young (Real Steel) arrived at Northern Farm on March 25, the farm posted on X. A bay just like her famous older brother, the filly is the eighth foal out of Congrats mare Forever Darling. Forever Young, also a champion in the U.S. after taking the 2025 GI Breeders' Cup Classic, has won two editions of the G1 Saudi Cup among his four victories at the highest level. He was third in last year's G1 Dubai World Cup, and breaks from...

Jockey Billy Loughnane has been banned for 21 days for improper riding. The stewards ruled he acted against the instructions of a vet at Southwell on Thursday evening. There was an incident at the start of the day's final race, with trainer David Loughnane's Beelzebub (Dark Angel) receiving a kick and he was deemed lame by the veterinarian. Billy Loughnane's mount was withdrawn on veterinary advice. Loughnane then rode Beelzebub back from the start, which resulted in an inquiry by the stewards. His 21-day ban will run from April 9-April...

Saturday, Meydan, UAE, post time: 8.45 p.m., DUBAI WORLD CUP SPONSORED BY EMIRATES AIRLINE-G1, $12,000,000, NH4yo/up, SH3yo, 2000m Field: Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steal {Jpn}), Magnitude (Not This Time), Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}), Meydaan (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Imperial Emperor (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), Walk Of Stars (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), Heart Of Honor (GB) (Honor A. P.), Tap Leader (Tapiture). TDN Analysis: A disappointing third to Hit Show last spring, Forever Young has another chance to become the first horse to complete the Saudi Cup/Dubai World Cup double,...

The Irish Equine Veterinary Association (IEVA) Student Day will be held by the IEVA at the Irish National Stud, Co. Kildare, on Friday, April 3. Specifically tailored for veterinary students, the day is now in its third year. The full-day programme covers a wide range of topics, including equine asthma, endocrine disease, laminitis, from both a veterinary and farriery perspective, examination of the placenta, field anaesthesia, and equine dentistry. Speakers on the day include Sarah Ross, Sean Rooney, Bridget McGing, Carmel Welsh and Pat O'Sullivan. The day also includes lunch...

In our first trainee blog, Harry Winnard, from the 23rd Godolphin Flying Start class (2025-2027), considers whether jockeys should once again have access to saunas at UK racecourses. A jockey running laps of the track in an outfit resembling a bin-bag is a habitual sight for racegoers in the UK. Since the removal of saunas during the COVID-19 restrictions of 2020, jockeys have increasingly relied on alternative methods to make weight. Taking approaches that in some cases may be perceived as extreme and placing a strain on both their physical...

Point-to-pointer Moorhead sold for £24,000to New Vision Bloodstock and Paul Drury at the GoffsGo Late March Sale which ended on Thursday. The son of Arrigo (lot 13) was consigned by Hill House Stud. He ran second on debut in a Larkhill point-to-point earlier this month and is from the family of listed winner Without Limites (Martaline). A trio of horses brought £12,500 apiece: Panama Black (Tamayuz) (lot 10), Leader Wing (Wings Of Eagles) (lot 11) and Cuillin Ridge (Schiaparelli) (lot 14). The first-named horse was snapped up by Laura Mongan...

Newgate Stud boss Henry Field has hailed Extreme Choice "a phenomenon" and raised the prospect of the superstar stallion covering more northern hemisphere mares by stating that "every major international organisation" has the statistical freak on their radar.  Extreme Choice is widely regarded as one of the best stallions in Australia - not because he punches in big numbers of winners, because he is extremely efficient at producing high-class runners from his small crops.  It is well-documented that Extreme Choice suffers from fertility issues. However, that hasn't stopped him becoming...

HRI Equuip has launched its National Workforce Survey, an initiative designed in collaboration with Perceptive Insight and Grant Thornton, seeking to capture the experiences, challenges, and opportunities of those working across the Irish racing industry. The survey invites participation from individuals across all roles in racing (stable staff, trainers, jockeys, breeders, racecourse staff, administration, media, etc.) to shed light on key areas such as wages, working patterns, career pathways, and overall job satisfaction. All responses are fully confidential and anonymised, ensuring participants can provide honest and valuable feedback that will...

Former Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior tuned up for a start in April's G1 FWD QEII Cup on Thursday. The Danny Shum trainee impressed in a 1200-metre barrier trial on the dirt at Sha Tin. Already a winner of the QEII Cup in 2022, 2023, and 2024, he ran out a one-length victor over Red Lion (Belardo) in 1:10.70 with Hugh Bowman in the irons. Shum said, "I'm very happy; he's sound and he's happy. You can see by his trial, he's very good, and James [McDonald]...

Thursday's Prix du Val Saint-Georges at Chantilly shaped like a mini Group race and it was Juddmonte's exciting Frankel filly Gilded Prize who emerged on top to become her sire's 46th TDN Rising Star, Presented by Hagyard. Back over the same course and 9 1/2-furlong distance of her winning start in November, the Francis Graffard-trained daughter of the Beverly D. and Flower Bowl Stakes-placed Grand Jete (Dansili) moved easily over the Polytrack taking a lead early. Asked to intensify approaching the final furlong by Colin Keane, the 6-5 favourite opened up...

The Irish European Breeders' Fund (Irish EBF) has announced a record-breaking sponsorship commitment of €3.2 million for 2026. Funded by Irish Stallion Farms, this investment represents a 100% increase in annual contributions compared to just a decade ago.  This significant funding will complement the strategic prize-money increases recently pledged by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), racehorse owners and racecourses as part of a three-year industry growth strategy. Beyond direct race funding in Ireland, Irish EBF also supports vital Irish initiatives including Treo Eile, Irish Champions Weekend, ITM Barrier Trials, and the...

The landmark 30th running of the $30.5-million Dubai World Cup fixture at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday, March 28 will be televised live by a record 40 broadcasters to audiences in more than 150 countries. Dubai Racing Club, working with its appointed distribution and production company, Racecourse Media Group (RMG), and RMG's agency HBA Media, have ensured a truly worldwide TV audience. RMG, in conjunction with Timeline TV, is providing all broadcast services for Dubai Racing Club, including the World Feed programme, anchored by Nick Luck in Dubai and Rishi Persad...