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Aidan O'Brien is wary about the prospect of soft ground at Epsom next Saturday for Investec Derby favourite Australia.

The Galileo colt has been all the rage for the premier Classic since his close-up third in the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on May 3.

However, Australia has not yet been tested in demanding conditions, with his trainer hoping the recent wet spell quickly recedes.

denphone

31-05-2014 06:09

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Hydrogen out of frame on debut.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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A millstone worth 2.5million guineas around the neck of Hydrogen proved too great for the colt to carry at the first attempt as he finished an ordinary sixth on his long-awaited racecourse debut at Newmarket.

Had the son of Galileo not been the most expensive yearling sold at auction in 2012, his effort would have registered as just about reasonable, but Sheikh Fahad's Qatar Racing had even left him in next week's Investec Derby and will surely have expected better.

denphone

01-06-2014 07:11

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Sultanina reaches the pinnacle.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sat

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Sultanina collared stablemate Freedom's Light to lead home a one-two for John Gosden in the Listed Pinnacle Stakes at Haydock Park.

The once-raced winner (10-1) looks to have a bright future as she was stepping up markedly in class after her Salisbury maiden win a couple of weeks ago.

Frankie Dettori on Freedom's Light was the first to strike and looked the likely winner, but William Buick soon posed a big threat on the stable companion and after a tight battle through the final furlong, Sultanina put her head down right on the line to gain a short-head success.

denphone

01-06-2014 13:56

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John Hills passes away.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

Very sad news.:(

denphone

01-06-2014 19:50

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Gatsby lands French Derby.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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The Grey Gatsby claimed a famous victory for the Kevin Ryan stable in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly.

Winner of the Dante Stakes at York on his previous start, the son of Mastercraftsman was settled towards the rear of the field on the rail by Ryan Moore and found a smooth passage through when they turned into the straight.

He burst into the lead inside the final two furlongs and found a devastating turn of foot to go clear before winning comfortably, with hot favourite Prince Gibraltar getting a run far too late as he swept up from the rear to take third.

denphone

02-06-2014 06:03

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Fabre surprise in Royaumont.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Sun

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Andre Fabre claimed his 11th victory in the Prix de Royaumont at Chantilly - but not with the runner many expected.

The master French trainer saddled half of the six-strong field for the Group Three event for three-year-old fillies over a mile and a half and much the shortest price of the trio was Khalid Abdullah's Delivery.

denphone

02-06-2014 16:52

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Cirrus on course for Coronation run.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Cirrus Des Aigles has been confirmed an intended runner in the Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom on Saturday.

The eight-year-old clinched his fifth Group One victory with a dominant front-running display in the Prix d'Ispahan at Longchamp just over a week ago and trainer Corine Barande-Barbe was keen to assess her stable star's well being before committing to a trip to Epsom.

denphone

03-06-2014 06:22

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Kool keeps smart company at Naas.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Mon

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Royal Ascot and a return trip to Ireland are under consideration for Kool Kompany after the exciting juvenile struck for Richard Hannon in the Alfred Nobel Rochestown Stakes at Naas.

Stepping up in trip following successive wins over five furlongs at Leicester and Windsor, the 7-2 shot was a little keen at the head of affairs but stuck to his guns admirably when pressed by Toscanini to take the prize by a head under Pat Dobbs.

denphone

04-06-2014 06:02

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O'Brien relishing Australia ride.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...a+ride&day=Tue

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Australia was on the drift for the Investec Derby with one major bookmaker on a busy morning of Epsom news but the favourite's jockey Joseph O'Brien remains excited about his prospects.

O'Brien and his father Aidan became the first father-son combination to win the Classic in 2012 with Camelot, and 2000 Guineas third Australia heads a four-strong team from Ballydoyle on Saturday.

denphone

04-06-2014 14:23

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Coronation bid ruled out for World.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Wed

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Aidan O'Brien has announced Ruler Of The World will not run in Saturday's Investec Coronation Cup at Epsom.

Last year's Derby winner, who is jointly owned by Coolmore and Al Shaqab Racing, had his sole start this year in Dubai when only 13th in the World Cup.

O'Brien announced via Coolmore's Twitter feed: "Ruler Of The World worked very well yesterday but pulled out a little stiff this morning so we couldn't risk running him on Saturday."

denphone

05-06-2014 06:39

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All eyes on Hardwicke for Telescope.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...e&sub=&day=Thu

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Telescope confirmed his place at Royal Ascot after featuring among a group of Sir Michael Stoute's big names working along the Rowley Mile on Wednesday morning.

Highclere Thoroughbred Racing's colt has yet to fulfil the hopes of his connections, winning last year's Great Voltigeur but failing to make several other targets due to problems.

denphone

06-06-2014 06:33

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Taghrooda leads Hamdan Oaks raid.

http://www.attheraces.com/article.as...=&sub=&day=Thu

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It is nearly five years since Awzaan gave owner Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum his last Group One win in Britain but he has two major chances in Friday's Investec Oaks, with Taghrooda and Tarfasha both carrying his familiar blue and while silks at Epsom.

The John Gosden-trained Taghrooda shot to the head of the betting for the Classic after a thoroughly dominant display in the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket on just her second start. Unfortunately for the daughter of Sea The Stars that form has been repeatedly let down, but she could hardly have won any easier

denphone

06-06-2014 17:24

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Taghrooda lands Oaks victory.

http://www.sportinglife.com/racing/n...s-oaks-victory

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Taghrooda stretched her unbeaten record to three with an impressive victory in the Investec Oaks (in memory of Sir Henry Cecil) at Epsom Downs to lead home a one-two for owner Hamdan Al Maktoum.