Uncle Mo Producing Quality 2 Year Olds The $200,000 Grade III Pilgrim Stakes at Belmont on Saturday was won by promising colt Forty Under (2c Uncle Mo x Argent Affair, by Black Tie Affair). Trained by Jeremiah C. Englehart, Forty Below came with a late rush to win the 1 and 1/16th mile contest by […]
Horse Racing Gaining Fans at Gulfstream Park Total handle on the finals of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Series at Gulfstream Park Saturday was $9.852 million, an increase over last year of 23.40 percent. On the three Saturdays that Gulfstream hosted the Sire Stakes this summer, total handle was $27.241 million compared to $23.867 last […]
Liver cancer when caught early is highly treatable and in many cases curable yet the number of new cases in the U.S. has increased 43% in the last 16 years while most other cancers are declining. This October during Liver Cancer Awareness Month, the Global Liver Institute is working to raise awareness for the prevention […]
Kanye West is Right About 13th Amendment US rapper Kanye West, fresh from his Saturday Night Live (SNL) beating for being honest, the internet has given him yet another one, suggesting in an cryptic post that the amendment that abolished slavery is itself “slavery in disguise” and should be removed, and guess what, he is […]
Tesla has promised to revolutionize the automobile, but the high-end electric car maker keeps hitting road blocks created by its founder Elon Musk’s erratic behavior and considerable ego. Those traits contributed to fraud charges brought against Musk on Thursday by federal regulators, a potentially serious blow coming just as Tesla is ramping up efforts to […]
Is it Time to Sell the Unicorns With the high valuations and the looming destruction of Tesla there is a strong indication there is a weakening in some parts of the global economy. the Unicorns will be the first victims. Over the last decade, the world’s major economies floated themselves out of recession on oceans […]
Confidence among Japan’s biggest manufacturers has slipped for the third straight quarter, a key central bank survey showed on Monday, reflecting concern about trade wars and a string of natural disasters. The Bank of Japan’s Tankan report — a quarterly survey of about 10,000 companies — showed a reading of 19 among major manufacturers in […]
Mexican officials hailed a new North American trade accord Sunday as the US and Canada announced they had reached an agreement to keep a three-country deal and rename the 24-year-old NAFTA. Canada had risked being frozen out of a US-Mexican deal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement reached in August, but 11th-hour talks […]
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Google and Facebook Face Privacy Battle The US administration called Tuesday for public comments on a “new approach to consumer data privacy” that could trigger fresh regulations of internet companies like Google and Facebook. The Commerce Department said the announcement is part of an effort to “modernize US data privacy policy for the 21st century.” […]
Chinese stocks will be added to a key benchmark run by a unit of the London Stock Exchange Group next year, further opening up mainland equities to international investors. FTSE Russell said that upon completion of an initial phase next June, yuan-denominated shares will make up around 5.5 percent of the FTSE Emerging Index. US-based […]
The £250,000 Balmoral Handicap, sponsored by QIPCO, the race that brings down the curtain on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot on October 20, has attracted a bumper 74 entries. A maximum field of 20 will be allowed to run in the mile contest, which is Europe’s richest mile handicap. Last year all bar three […]
A brilliant two-year-old, Mo Town gained ‘TDN Rising Star’ status when graduating with a powerful performance at Belmont scoring by 7 lengths. Next out on his Stakes debut in the Grade 2 Remsen S., and first around two turns, Mo Town soared past his rivals with an impressive display to win unchallenged. Mo Town’s success […]
Accelerate, Diversify in Final Classic Preps on Huge Breeders’ Cup Challenge Weekend The second biggest Breeders’ Cup Challenge weekend of the year ushers in the Santa Anita fall meet, which hosts a quintet of “Win and You’re In” races, including the Awesome Again (GI), which will feature West Coast handicap leader ACCELERATE, while Belmont Park’s […]
2018-2019 Championship Meet stakes schedule at Gulfstream Park $29m in purses The 2018-2019 Championship Meet stakes schedule at Gulfstream Park will feature a record 105 stakes worth a record $29.079 million in purses, headlined by the blockbuster Jan. 26 Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series, featuring the $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) and […]
The Pegasus World Cup 2019 Grade 1 Turf Stakes The Stronach Group, owners of the Pegasus World Cup, announced today an exciting new element to what has become, in just two short years, one of the premier events on the Thoroughbred racing calendar. The Pegasus World Cup 2019, to be held on January 26, will […]
Australian Stallions: Honorius has the Staying Power While the Australian breeding industry is focused on speedy 2yo’s that is not the end of Australia’s racing industry. Staying races are some of the biggest races in the country and the prize-money on offer is phenomenal. If you are looking to breed a quality stayer Honorius is […]
The Australian spring ambitions for English-trained runner Blair House will be decided after he runs in Sunday’s G1 Underwood Stakes at Caulfield. In a race that has brought together a multi-national field of genuine 2000m horses and stayers warming up for longer races, Blair House is firmly in the former group. “This is an important […]
Hartnell Ready for Epsom by Mike Hedge at Godolphin A handy weight and some encouraging work on the training track has influenced trainer James Cummings to give Hartnell his chance in Saturday’s G1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick in which he is joined by stablemate Duca Valentinois. Hartnell is one of Godolphin’s true globetrotters, and has […]
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in September, following a large improvement in August. The Index now stands at 138.4 (1985=100), up from 134.7 in August. The Present Situation Index improved marginally from 172.8 to 173.1, while the Expectations Index surged from 109.3 last month to 115.3 this month. The monthly Consumer Confidence Survey®, […]
Google celebrated its 20th birthday Monday, marking two decades in which it has grown from simply a better way to explore the internet to a search engine so woven into daily life its name has become a verb. The company was set to mark its 20th anniversary with an event in San Francisco devoted to […]
Although CEOs for large US companies remain broadly confident on the economy, sentiment took another hit in the third quarter over concerns about US trade confrontations, according to a survey released Monday. The survey, released a few hours after new US tariffs on Chinese goods took effect, showed a drop in expected hiring and investment, […]
Asian markets were mixed Tuesday following the latest tit-for-tat tariffs in the China-US trade row, while investors are now looking ahead to the Federal Reserve’s next policy meeting. While the levies had been widely expected, there are concerns about how long the spat will go on for after China cancelled planned talks between the two […]
China said on Tuesday it was impossible to hold trade talks with the United States while Washington is imposing tariffs that are like “holding a knife to someone’s throat”. Speaking a day after Washington activated tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, vice commerce minister Wang Shouwen said China is open to negotiations but that […]
Rising Interest Rates and the Federal Reserve The US economy is cranking out robust figures 10 years after the start of the global financial crisis: strong growth, historically low unemployment, a soaring stock market. But with the good news come rising interest rates as the Federal Reserve — which on Wednesday is expected to raise […]
7 Resorts and Adventures in Myanmar ● Awei Pila: Barefoot luxury on a virgin island The Mergui Archipelago lies off the far south coast of Myanmar. It’s comprised of hundreds of islands that have coral reefs and beaches. The Mergui is home to the seafaring indigenous Moken people. It’s a heaven for birds, notably the […]
Travel Vietnam: Halong Bay A faster future lies ahead for those wanting to visit Vietnam’s most famous natural attraction. On Sept. 1, a new highway connecting capital city Hanoi and UNESCO World Heritage site Halong Bay officially opened, cutting the four-hour drive time between the popular northern destinations in half. “This is a game-changer,” said […]
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s new angelina restaurant is turning the tide on Hanoi’s entertainment and culinary scene, having opened its doors on September 15, following a top-to-toe renovation. The bar, lounge and restaurant, which features a brand new concept, a new chef as well as a completely different top quality menu, has its sights set […]
Twitter Bans James Woods #FreeJamesWoods Conservative actor and Trump supporter James Woods has been banned from Twitter for sharing a meme trolling the Democrats. Woods hit back, accusing Twitter of being in the “censorship business.” Conservative Twitter users have been quick to come to Woods’ defense, echoing his claim that Twitter is engaging in politically-motivated […]
The French government on Monday unveiled billions of euros in tax relief for businesses alongside further budget cuts, as President Emmanuel Macron struggles to deliver more jobs and higher growth as promised. The former investment banker’s poll ratings have dived in recent weeks as growth has slowed despite a series of reforms presented as unavoidable […]
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has bought Africa-focused rival Randgold Resources to create a global industry champion worth $18.3 billion, the pair said on Monday. The blockbuster all-share deal was described as a merger but is effectively a takeover because Barrick investors will own a majority 66.6-percent stake. Randgold shareholders will hold the rest. The […]
Brent oil soared Monday close to $81, reaching the highest level since November 2014 after OPEC and other global producers snubbed pressure from US President Donald Trump to dampen prices. At 0840 GMT, Brent North Sea crude for delivery in November soared to a peak of $80.94 per barrel. That was the highest level since […]
Donald Trump’s tariffs on another $200 billion of Chinese imports took effect Monday, with Beijing accusing Washington of “economic intimidation” as the standoff between the world’s top two economies clouds the global outlook. The latest volley against Beijing brings the amount of goods hit by duties to more than $250 billion, roughly half China’s US […]
Cluster (Fastnet Rock) in the Betting for Leading 1st Season Sire in Victoria A cracking type in his own right, Cluster is by Champion Sire and sire of sires in Fastnet Rock (137 stakes winners), and is from the Flemington stakes winner Tarcoola Diamond. Successful family? The first two dams alone have produced 13 winners […]
Shanghai is the world’s worst-performing major stock market this year despite respectable corporate earnings, a disconnect which is feeding growing talk that Chinese equities are now a screaming buy. Not so fast, say brokers and analysts, who warn shares have further to fall due to US-China trade squabbling, slowing Chinese economic growth, and a government […]
China is the last bulwark against a deep crisis in emerging economies going fully global, analysts say, although a prolonged trade war could sap Beijing’s defences. Emerging countries — loosely defined as having fast growing but volatile economies — have seen their currencies battered in recent weeks, plunging their finances into turmoil, and raising fears […]
Horse Racing: The World’s Most Complex Team Sport My contribution to the Horsetech Conference Market Report, the full report covers everything from diet, medicine and psychology and is a must read for any one in the industry. As the victor returns to the winners circle and the proud connections pose for their photo, what you […]
Champion galloper Winx extended her winning streak and wrote more history when she cruised to her 27th straight victory in today’s Group One George Main Stakes (1600m) at Randwick. After looking under pressure shortly after turning for home, the champion showed why she is ranked the world’s best racehorse with a stunning sprint over the […]
Hillary Clinton came out swinging against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, bashing the judge for his hardline statements against contraception. The problem: he never said them. Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings dragged on over three bitter days last week, as Democrats took the judge to task over his opinions on abortion, gun rights, affirmative action, and the […]
JPMorgan are predicting the next financial crisis to strike in 2020 With the 10th anniversary approaching of the catalyst for the last major global stock market crash – the Lehman Brothers’ collapse – strategists from JPMorgan are predicting the next financial crisis to strike in 2020. Wall Street’s largest investment bank analyzed the causes of […]
Washington is seeking to obstruct moves towards peace to “artificially prolong” the conflict in Syria by saving Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists from imminent defeat, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has said. The US is obviously struggling to justify its military presence on Syrian territory as it uses officials and biased media to prepare the world for […]
SpaceX on Thursday announced a new plan to launch a tourist around the Moon using its Big Falcon Rocket (BFR), a massive launch vehicle that is being designed to carry people into deep space. “SpaceX has signed the world’s first private passenger to fly around the Moon aboard our BFR launch vehicle — an important […]
The Chinese economy revealed fresh signs of softness Friday with data showing the pace of investment slowing to record lows while retail spending and industrial production stabilised. Beijing faces a delicate balancing act, aiming to shift its growth driver away from investment and exports towards personal consumption, while at the same time battling a mountain […]
A Look at the Group 2 Doncaster Cup Anthony Honeyball is hoping Jukebox Jive’s proven stamina will help him revive memories of the mighty Double Trigger in the Group 2 Doncaster Cup on Friday. The two and a quarter mile feature is the fifth leg in the Long Distance category of the QIPCO British Champions […]
Aidan O’Brien Goes for 6th St Leger at Doncaster Kew Gardens and Lah Ti Dar feature among a final field of 12 for the William Hill St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. Aidan O’Brien is seeking a sixth success in the world’s oldest Classic, which was first run in 1776 and forms part of the […]
Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale Update Victoria The build up to next month’s Magic Millions Gold Coast 2YOs in Training Sale continued in Victoria today when a quality line up of juveniles went through their paces at Seymour. The quickest time of the morning of 10.19 seconds was set by Lot 181, […]
Midnight Soiree Set for Victory at Gulfstream Park Midnight Soiree earned her first stakes success at Gulfstream Park last time out, fighting off a persistent rival through the stretch run to capture the $117,500 Martha Washington Stakes. Trainer Lisa Lewis and owners Randy McBride, James Pickering, Terry Hookstra and Arcilla Hudgins didn’t get to immediately […]
Redzel and The Shorts: Guide to The Everest By Ray Hickson Superstar sprinter Redzel already has a piece of history being the inaugural Everest winner and he’s on the cusp of more in The Shorts at Randwick on Saturday. It’s been 41 years since a horse has won the Group 2 sprint in successive years […]
Tips by Brad Gray Brad Gray’s tips and insights for Royal Randwick on Saturday. There are winners to be found for nine races! We get another look at the G.O.A.T in Winx as she lines up in the $500,000 Group One Colgate Optic White Stakes (1600m). The Randwick card also features the G2 Shorts (1100m) […]
When we’re stressed out, our sympathetic nervous system responds as if we’re in danger — aka the fight-or-flight response. And while not all stress is bad, chronic stress can lead to a myriad of health issues such as: reduced immunity heart disease anxiety depression To help combat stress, yoga can be a particularly effective tool. […]
Facebook is better prepared to defend against efforts to manipulate the platform to influence elections and has recently thwarted foreign influence campaigns targeting several countries, chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday. From no on Facebook will decide what political news you see. Zuckerberg, posting on his Facebook page, outlined a series of steps the leading […]
France Pushes on the Socialist Path to Poverty President Emmanuel Macron announced a slew of measures Thursday to combat stubborn poverty in France, seeking to win back support from leftwingers who say his policies have left the poorest behind. France spends more on social benefits than any other country in Europe, yet nine million people […]
The Remarkable Similarity of Honorius to Danehill Lineage Report for HONORIUS Points to Success at Stud There is no better sire line in Australia then the one Honorius comes from as this ARION Pedigree report shows. The remarkable Similarity of Honorius to Danehill is impossible not to notice. HONORIUS Honorius proved himself a talented racehorse, […]
Aidan O’Brien has paid tribute to staying star Order Of St George after his retirement was announced on Tuesday. The highlight of his 13 career wins was when landing the the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in 2016 and he was beaten just a short head by Big Orange in a tremendous renewal when defending […]
Did Google Hack the 2016 Election Video of an internal Google meeting shows the company’s top officials talking about using AI to fight populism and “low-information voters” in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2016 US presidential election. The 1-hour “confidential, for internal use only” video was posted by Breitbart on Wednesday. It […]
The EU are the New Nazi’s The EU parliament’s vote to trigger Article 7, allowing punitive measures against Hungary, has provoked disbelief and indignation, with commentators describing the “authoritarian” move as contrary to the bloc’s own self-interests. Citing Hungary’s anti-immigration policies and concerns about “media suppression,” the European Parliament voted on Wednesday to invoke the […]
Nikki Haley Extends Support for Terrorists Any attack on Syria’s Idlib province is going to be “dealt with,” US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley warned, as Washington seeks to stop the Russian-backed Syrian army from retaking the last remaining jihadist stronghold. The US has struck Syria twice after claims of chemical weapons use by […]
Tesla Executives Run for the Door, is this Enron 2.0? Tesla confirmed on Wednesday that finance executive Justin McAnear is leaving the electric car maker as it strives to become profitable by the end of the year. Word that McAnear was heading for the off-ramp followed chief accounting officer Dave Morton’s departure after just a […]
Central Pattana Plc (BKK:CPN) Grand Opening of Central Phuket Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s largest retail property developer recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Central Phuket, its world-class luxury flagship mall. Establishing a new ‘CBD’ in the heart of Phuket, the biggest and beautiful island in Thailand. Central Phuket is developed with a total investment […]
Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov condemned US foreign policy on Wednesday, stoking tensions between the two powers by accusing Washington of imposing sanctions before it enters negotiations. Moscow has faced increasingly harsh punitive measures since angering the West and Kiev by annexing Crimea in 2014 and backing separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine. In recent months […]
Protectionism and the World Economic Forum China warned Wednesday that protectionism poses a “serious hazard” to growth and cautioned “individual countries” against isolationism, in a veiled reference to the deepening trade spat between Washington and Beijing. The comments from China’s vice premier comes as the world’s top two economic powers edged closer to an all-out […]
Magic Millions Breeze-Ups Live Online From Tomorrow The first of four breeze up sessions leading into Australasia’s best strike rate 2YO sale will be held at Warwick Farm tomorrow. Starting at 10am, tomorrow’s Sydney based breeze-ups will be followed by a session at Seymour on Friday and the first of two at the Gold Coast […]
No Nay Never has been on fire around the world and as he is a bargain in Australia at $19,250. He has produced a string of winners in the Northern Hemisphere and he has produced the types of horses Australian’s love, fast 2yo’s. Just how much the market loves fast-maturing 2yos was highlighted by the […]
The Next Euro Crisis With trade tensions, an Italian government bucking at deficit limits and emerging market currency woes threatening the eurozone, observers will look to the European Central Bank for reassurance Thursday, while policymakers strive to project stability. Since July, when ECB President Mario Draghi proclaimed “confidence” in the outlook for growth and inflation, […]
A growing number of Chinese companies are adopting a crafty way to evade US President Donald Trump’s tariffs: remove the “Made in China” label by shifting production to countries such as Vietnam, Serbia and Mexico. The world’s two largest economies have been locked in a months-long trade fight after Trump imposed 25 percent customs duties […]
Argentina Under Pressure Argentine President Mauricio Macri’s government will continue discussions with the International Monetary Fund this week as efforts to stave off an economic crisis multiply. It will be a crucial week for Macri and his government after a turbulent few months in which the currency has been badly hit by a crisis of […]
Top officials from the US and EU meet in Brussels on Monday in an effort to iron out differences on trade talks announced to great fanfare this summer. US President Donald Trump and European Commission head Jean-Claude Juncker in July pledged to hold off from further tit-for-tat tariffs and to work towards a limited trade […]
Aston Martin, the luxury British sports car brand driven by fictional spy James Bond, said Monday that it will launch next month on the London stock market. The company announced in a statement that its shares will begin trading in October with a free float of at least 25 percent of the issued share capital. […]
Turkey’s economic growth slowed to 0.9 percent in the second quarter, official statistics showed on Monday, with further declines expected as the impact of the tumble in the value of the lira begins to show up in the data. The second quarter performance was down considerably from the 1.5 percent seasonally-adjusted quarter-on-quarter growth registered in […]
Honorius begins Second Season in Australia Knightsbridge are very keen to discuss opportunities breeding to Honorius with Mare owners or those wishing to enjoy the fun of being a breeder, we intend to breed and race as many as possible. His family have been an international success, Holy Roman Emperor was a champion 2yo, his […]
Thailand is one of the world’s most renowned holiday destinations, with a wide variety of things to see and do, from culture, religion, food, nature, water, adventure, sports and also relaxing activities. Thailand also growing as a health and wellness destination, with a huge number of healing and detox centres. Muay Thai is rapidly expanding […]
At least seven people have been injured, four seriously, in Paris after a man attacked people with a knife and an iron bar at two separate locations. The attacker is believed to be an Afghan national. In an initial incident, the attacker wounded three people in front of a cinema in the 19th arrondissement late […]
Singapore International Jockeys Challenge With less than a month to go to the inaugural Premier Gateway International Jockeys Challenge, 12 of the world’s best jockeys are all set to do battle in Singapore’s very first jockeys’ series. Split into four Teams of three, the international line-up will vie for top honours in four selected races […]
Flying car manufacturer Samson Sky just received Reservation Position number 800, breaking records with customers in 24 countries, and 46 out of 50 states in the US. The Switchblade flying sports car has arguably become the most popular flying car in the world. Not surprisingly, California currently has the largest contingent of owners, followed by […]
Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose tariffs on all Chinese imports sent Asian markets tumbling Monday on growing fears of an all-out trade war between the world’s top two economies. The president’s comments Friday added to the uncertainty on trading floors, which have also been hit by a concerns of a brewing financial crisis in […]
Charm Spirit a Hit for Aga Khan CHARM SPIRIT’s excellent season with his first juveniles continued on Thursday as the appropriately-named Yourtimeisnow offered the young sire his first Group success. Already a winner from pillar to post at Newbury in August, on this occasion Yourtimeisnow showed both courage and a turn of foot. She took […]
Uncle Mo Continues Success at Coolmore Scoring a first Black Type win at Hastings on Saturday was Absolutely Stylish (4h Uncle Mo x Circumstance, by Vindication), who scored a resounding win in the $50,000 SW Randall Plate. Prepared by Phillip Hall, Absolutely Stylish was just that, cruising clear to win the 1 and 1/8th mile […]
Godolphin’s early arrivals from Britain have touched down at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport and transferred to the quarantine barn at Werribee, on the outskirts of the city. Three horses trained by Charlie Appleby at Moulton Paddocks in Newmarket (UK) form the advance party, which will focus initially on lucrative targets in September. Jungle Cat is being […]
Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Gr1) The 4-year-old Recoletos (Whipper) won his second Group 1, Sunday, September 9 at ParisLongchamp in the Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (Gr1). Second in the QIPCO Prix du Jockey Club (Gr1) at 3, Recoletos was bred by the Spanish Hinojosa family, whose stud is based in Normandy. Before his […]
Well Timed Weekend Double for O’Lonhro This weekend seen a Television advertising push for O’Lonhro and he lived up to his well earned reputation by delivering 2 winners. Saturday Dancing Angel broke her maiden in impressive form Dancing Angel (AUS) 2014 4m O’Lonhro x Angelic (Giant’s Causeway (USA)) Foaled August 11, 2014 Career: 9 starts, […]
Champion and five-time Grade 1 winner Lady Eli, the horse that leading trainer Chad Brown described as “the best turf horse I’ve ever trained,” will highlight Hill ’n’ Dale Sales Agency’s consignment to the 2018 Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale, where she will sell in foal to top sire War Front. “She is the best turf […]
Yearlings Shine at Keeneland Keeneland Communications Intern Rachel Miller, a graduate of Oregon State University, recently completed the Kentucky Equine Management Internship, a six-month program designed to educate college students about careers in the Thoroughbred industry. While at KEMI, she completed an internship at Craig and Holly Bandoroff’s Denali Stud, a successful consignor at Keeneland […]
Breeders’ Cup Latest News Accelerate, Diversify Lead in Race to Classic Glory Classic division stars ACCELERATE and DIVERSIFY lead the way over an aspiring group 3-year-olds as the field for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic November 3 at Churchill Downs in Louisville figures to become much more defined over the next five weeks. The 1 ¼-mile Classic rates as the centerpiece of […]
Santa Anita’s successful “Ship & Stay” program, which was initiated this past Dec. 26, will once again be in place for the beginning of the track’s 22-day Autumn Meet, which opens on Friday, Sept. 28. “Ship & Stay,” which is funded solely by The Stronach Group (TSG), provides ongoing bonuses to individual trainers and owners […]
The Next Financial Crisis The world is less well equipped to manage a major financial crisis today than it was a decade ago, according to Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a former chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In an interview with AFP, the now-disgraced Strauss-Kahn — who ran the fund at the height of the 2008 […]
A devastating drought that has left Australian farmers struggling to stay afloat is set to persist despite widespread and significant rain last month, authorities have said. Graziers in eastern Australia have been battling a long-period of severe conditions that have turned green pastures brown and forced some to sell down or shoot their stock. There […]
Enable Ready to Defend her Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Crown Enable bounced back with a bang as she gained a fluent all-the-way triumph in the 188Bet September Stakes at Kempton Park. The John Gosden-trained four-year-old, whose five Group 1 wins last year included three QIPCO British Champions Series triumphs, had been absent since winning […]
Equiano Gelding takes the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock The Tin Man hit the jackpot at the third time of asking in the 32Red Sprint Cup at Haydock. Hot favourite Harry Angel burst out of the stalls without a problem this time after his mishap at Royal Ascot, but might have used up too much gas too soon, as despite having a break on all the field bar […]
Larneuk Releases O’Lonhro TV Commercial Larneuk the little farm doing big things in Victoria is ramping up awareness of their Award winning sire O’Lonhro with a TV commercial currently airing on Racing.com. It has been a great year for Larneuk the farm has produced a Group 1 winning 2yo, one of Australia’s best country horses […]
HEFFX Completes 2 Acquisitions HEFFX has completed 2 acquisitions in the past week as the company moves closer to trading on the OTC and then moving to the NASDAQ. The 2 acquisitions were in the ecommerce and biotech sectors. Target 150, an early stage Stem Cell company and Miami Bikini Shop have become 100% HEFFX […]
Elon Musk Trying to Destroy Tesla The Fake Buy-Out Tweet The Stupid Tube for a Cave Rescue in Thailand On going Public Despite with a Thai Rescuer Publicly Smoking Marijuana A lawsuit filed Thursday accused Musk of trying to burn short-sellers (those betting that Tesla’s share price would decrease) in the market. “This appears to […]
Award Winning Victorian Sire O’Lonhro Proving Popular O’Lonhro, a close relative of I Am Invincible is having an exceptional year both on the track and at stud. Bookings for O’Lonhro have soared at Larneuk compared to previous years as his talented progeny have been proving themselves on racetracks around the country. O’Lonhro has gotten off […]
2 Big Days at The Curragh The Curragh stages a competitive programme of racing this Friday and Saturday. Friday features the Paddy Power Amateur Riders Derby, while Saturday’s high quality card features a trio of Group 3 races – John Sisk & Son Round Tower Stakes, Snow Fairy Stakes and Flame of Tara Stakes, together […]
The Everest Tickets Selling out Fast Reigning TAB Everest champion Redzel begins his title defence at Royal Randwick this Saturday as ticket sales and wagering interest in the world’s richest race on turf intensifies. Redzel ($1.70 TAB Fixed Odds) takes on TAB Everest rival Invincible Star ($2.30 TAB Fixed Odds) in Saturday’s Concorde Stakes at […]
South Africa Declares War on White Farmers The controversial land-confiscation policy proposed by the Ramaphosa-led Racist ANC government could ignite clashes among South African citizens, who are split into two rival camps on the issue along racial lines. The new legislation allowing land seizure without compensation, which was proposed by the ruling African National Congress […]
Europe’s biggest tech fair, Berlin’s IFA, opens its doors Friday with a flood of new product launches. Here are some of the top trends making waves along the aisles: – Future TV: higher resolution, bigger screens – With four times as many pixels as today’s 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) screens, the latest 8K TV sets have […]
China Banks and the Trade War HEFFX remains bullish on China’s Banks Chinese banking giant ICBC, the world’s biggest bank by assets, posted solid profit growth for the first half of the year Thursday but warned that the US-China trade war could pose risks. Net profit for Industrial & Commercial Bank of China climbed almost […]
1st Foal for Honorius (Holy Roman Emperor) Honorius GET READY FOR THE HONOR(IUS) ROLL … At first flush, you might consider that HONORIUS is just the type of stallion to produce a good stayer … and you’d probably be right. After all, he ran third in the Group One Spring Champion (2000m) behind Dundeel, third […]
Knightsbridge Stable Update Cluster (Fastnet Rock) 2yos have been fortunate enough to end up in some very good stables too: Greg Eurell, Bryan Guy and Terry Evans. … and you can rest assured they’ll be targeting eligible races such as the $1 million VOBIS Sires ‘The Showdown’ at Caulfield next year, or the many millions […]
O’ So Hazy (O’Lonhro) and The Kosciuszko Larneuk home bred O’ So Hazy can push her bid for a start in The Kosciuszko by winning first-up at Wagga on Thursday. O’ So Hazy is in contention for a start in the inaugural running of the $1.3million race at Randwick on October 13 providing she keeps […]