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Farhh Flies the Flag

It was Godolphin’s day on Saturday as Farhh flew home impressively in the JLT Lockinge Stakes at Newbury to land their first Group 1 win of the season. It would appear that Frankel’s departure to stud has opened the way for a new star miler. Stretching four lengths ahead of the field, this win was a significant one for the Godolphin team. According to their racing manager, Simon Crisford, it’s likely we’ll now see him...

- Who has the key to the Lock-inge?
  
  No sooner have racing fans enjoyed the delights of York’s Dante Festival, which included two Classic trials, five Group races and the first stayers race...
- Who will fire on the Knavesmire?
  
  This week, racing returns to the Knavesmire as York Racecourse kicks off their 2013 season with what looks to be a stellar programme for the...

- The Secret is Out
  
  The wet and windy weather did nothing to dampen racing spirits this weekend, with Derby and Oaks trials at Lingfield, action from Ascot, and the...
- ‘Great’ chance for Cumani in Derby Trial
  
  Racing fans will be not be short of high-octane horse-powered entertainment this weekend as Lingfield Park stages its Derby and Oaks trials. Plus there’s further...

- Are we Approaching the Dawn of a new superstar?
  
  This weekend saw the first two Classic winners of the season crowned, as Newmarket hosted the QIPCO Guineas Festival at the Suffolk track. It was...
- Where to place your hard earned Guineas
  
  The QIPCO 2000 Guineas, the first Classic of the season, is the race Flat racing aficionados look forward to all year, as they hibernate through...

- Find yourself a filly
  
  The QIPCO 1000 Guineas, is the fillies’ equivalent of the 2000 Guineas and held on Sunday 5thMay. It is run over one mile at...
- Race Winner … Two Centuries In The Making
  
  Two centuries ago, eminent 19th century artist John Nott Sartorius was almost certainly busy painting the bay filly Charlotteafter she had romped to victory...

- Sandown Celebrates the crowning of Champions
  
  The best racing from both codes came from Sandown Park this weekend as it hosted its bet365.co.uk Ultimate Celebration weekend, with Saturday’s card boasting Group...
- Racing’s Jump Champions
  
  On Saturday, Sandown Park Racecourse hosts the Ultimate Celebration raceday, a whole day dedicated to all things racing. As part of the celebrations, Jump racing...

- Godsmejudge wins the Scottish Grand National
  
  The Coral Scottish Grand National, a four mile half furlong test of equine excellence, stamina and agility, was won by the Alan King-trained Godsmejudge. The...
- Can Auroras deliver an Encore?
  
  Racing fans of both codes will be licking their lips at the prospect of top-class racing from all ends of the racing spectrum this weekend....

- Sprinter to emulate the great Istabraq
  
  The supreme Sprinter Sacre could make history today as he lines up in the Irish Champion Chase at Punchestown this afternoon, looking to emulate the...
- Get voting for the Jump's Horse of the Year 2013
  
  Ahead of this year’s bet365 Ultimate Celebration at Sandown Park on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April, Sandown Park is pleased to announce that the...

- Black Magic – The Wonder-Mare is retired
  
  After a meeting this morning between all custodians of her future, it was decided that Black Caviar would be retired off the back of her...