Monthly Archives: 08/2025

Two days into the Ebor Festival and the Knavesmire has already delivered the highs and talking points that make this sport so compelling. Wednesday (20 August) brought a performance of authority from OMBUDSMAN (William Buick) in the G1 International Stakes, while on Thursday MINNIE HAUK (Ryan Moore) produced something rarer still in the G1 Yorkshire…

The beauty of sport lies not only in the competition itself but also in the connections it forges across borders, cultures and generations. In recent weeks, I have been reminded time and again of how racing and sport can act as a bridge — whether through international partnerships, youth development initiatives or the global stage…

The Shergar Cup at Ascot remains one of the most distinctive fixtures in the global racing calendar – a meeting where national pride, team spirit and individual skill intertwine in a way that few other events can match. Unlike most race days, where the focus is squarely on individual wins, the Shergar Cup thrives on…

Glorious Goodwood produced a string of world-class performances this week, including the surprise G1 Sussex Stakes (1609m) triumph of QIRAT under a brilliant ride by Hong Kong-bound Richard Kingscote, the familiar excellence of Ryan Moore and Aidan O’Brien and the considerable resilience of all participants in the face of an incredible rain storm. As one of…