Gimcrack stakes

The Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai Gimcrack Stakes at York on Friday, August 22 is to be run in honour of the late Tom Lacy, the legendary trainer and breeder who died last month at the age of 89. The move comes at the request of Al Basti Equiworld, Dubai founder and CEO Malih Al Basti, who said, "Tom's achievements as a trainer and breeder are well documented, but he was also an inspiration and mentor to a great many who thrived n the racing industry thanks to his generosity, support...

The cleverest Premier League football club tycoon is also a devoted racehorse owner committed to "expanding" his racing empire. QED: put Tony Bloom in charge of UK racing and tell him to replicate the miraculous transformation of his Brighton & Hove Albion FC. One day last week Bloom addressed the Gimcrack dinner as an owner of Lake Forest, the Gimcrack Stakes winner. A couple of nights later, Brighton finished top of their Europa League group to cruise through to the last 16 in their first ever European campaign. To Bloom,...

Despite the turmoil of the current world situation, it can only be described as a golden summer as far as the horses are concerned with Enable (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), Stradivarius (Ire) (Sea the Stars {Ire}) and Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) making history in their respective divisions. Friday sees the continuation of the welcome saga as the latter bids to follow up last year's tumultuous success in the G1 Coolmore Nunthorpe S. at York. Breaking his duck in this race and Dayjur's track record in the process in 2019, Shadwell's...