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Haradasun
Haradasun (foaled 28 November 2003) was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse. His most significant wins include the 2007 Group 1 Doncaster Handicap and George Ryder Stakes in Australia and the Queen Anne Stakes in Britain in 2008. Background Haradasun is a brown horse sired by Fusaichi Pegasus (USA) from Circles of Gold (AJC Oaks) by Marscay. His sire is a Kentucky Derby winner by champion sire Mr Prospector. Haradasun is named after the boxer, 'Fighting Harada'. He was originally trained by Tony Vasil, who also trained his half-brother Elvstroem. He has been ridden by jockeys Glen Boss and Nash Rawiller. His earnings so far are A$2,731,170. Racing record Haradasun won his only two-year-old start at Swan Hill by ten lengths. In his first start as a three-year-old, he impressively won the listed 1,200 metre Vain Stakes at Caulfield in Melbourne. In his next start, he lost to the reigning champion two-year-old, Miss Finland, in the HDF McNeil Quality, again at Caulfield over 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queen Anne Stakes
The Queen Anne Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race in Great Britain open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Ascot over a distance of 1 mile (1,609 metres), and is scheduled to take place each year in June. History The event was established in 1840, and during the early part of its history it was called the Trial Stakes. It was originally open to horses aged three or older. In 1930, it was renamed in honour of Queen Anne, the founder of Ascot Racecourse. The Queen Anne Stakes was classed as a Group 3 race in 1971, and it was promoted to Group 2 level in 1984. It was given Group 1 status in 2003, and at this point the minimum age of participating horses was raised to four. It is now the first race on the opening day of the Royal Ascot meeting. Records Most successful horse (2 wins): * Flambeau – ''1840, 1841'' * Toastmaster – ''1885, 1886'' * Worcester – ''1895, 1896'' * Dean Swift – ''1906, 1907'' Leading ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Ryder Stakes
The George Ryder Stakes is an Australian Turf Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds and over at Weight for age conditions, over a distance of 1500 metres at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, Sydney, Australia in March or April. It is run on the same day as the Golden Slipper Stakes. The prize money is A$1,000,000. Winx is the only horse to have won the race more than two times. History The origins of the race are from 1903 when the race was run as the Railway Stakes on the same race card as the Rawson Stakes. The race was renamed in 1974 in honour of George E. Ryder who was a racing administrator, stud master and businessman. The winner is exempt from ballot for the prestigious Doncaster Handicap. Name * 1903–1914 - Railway Stakes * 1915–1945 - Railway Handicap * 1946–1973 - Railway Quality Handicap * 1968–1970 - CP Air Quality Hcp * 1971–1973 - Railway Quality Handicap * 1974–2017 - George Ryder Stakes Distance * 1903&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glen Boss
Glen Boss (born 21 August 1969 in Caboolture) is an Australian jockey, who is best known for riding Makybe Diva to victory in three consecutive Melbourne Cups: 2003, 2004, and 2005. He has also been successful in four Cox Plates: Makybe Diva in 2005, So You Think in 2009, Ocean Park in 2012, and Sir Dragonet in 2020. At the end of May 2021 he had ridden 1,893 wins, including 90 Group One Group One, Group 1, Grade I or G1 is the term used for the highest level of Thoroughbred and Standardbred stakes races in many countries. In Europe, the level of races for Thoroughbred racing is determined using the Pattern races, Pattern race sys ... wins, for total prize money of A$180 million. References External linksOfficial Glen Boss Website [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvstroem
Elvstroem (foaled 14 November 2000 in Australia) was a bay Thoroughbred racehorse, by world champion sire Danehill from the former champion three-year-old filly, Circles of Gold. Dam Circles of Gold, is a 1991 chestnut mare by the Australasian Champion Sire and Broodmare sire Marscay. She was bred at Widden Stud, where her sire used to stand. Circles of Gold was purchased by McDonald's Licensees - Frank Tagg, Frank Meduri and Gary Moffitt at the sales and raced in their famous gold/white and red colours. Circles of Gold faced the starter on 43 occasions, winning 6 and placing in a further a 13 races. Her most notable victory was the 1995 AJC Oaks, she also placed in the Group 1 Caulfield Cup of 1996 to the now deceased filly Arctic Scent, a race her son would capture in 2004. She was a winner of over $900,000 in stakes. Her other progeny include Gold Rush, Lady Circles, Hveger, and Haradasun, winner of the 2007 Group 1 George Ryder Stakes and the Group 1 Doncaster Handica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fusaichi Pegasus
Fusaichi Pegasus (; foaled April 12, 1997) is a champion American Thoroughbred racehorse who won the 2000 Kentucky Derby, and subsequently set a record at auction - selling for US$70M to Coolmore Stud. Background The colt was purchased as a yearling for $4 million by Fusao Sekiguchi. His name is a combination of his owner's name, "Fusao," and the Japanese word for one, "ichi," to mean #1 or the best. The second half is the winged horse of Greek mythology. "FuPeg", as the stallion is known by his fans, is a son of Mr. Prospector and out of Angel Fever, a mare by leading sire Danzig. Racing career In early 2000, Fusaichi Pegasus won the Grade 2 San Felipe Stakes and Wood Memorial Stakes. Fusaichi Pegasus won the Kentucky Derby in a time of 2:01.12 for the 1 mile distance. He was the first favorite to win the Kentucky Derby since Spectacular Bid in 1979. He then lost to Red Bullet in the Preakness Stakes. After his loss in the Preakness Stakes, he did not race in the third leg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aidan O'Brien
Aidan Patrick O'Brien (born 16 October 1969 in County Wexford, Ireland) Aidan O'Brien bio NTRA.com is an Irish trainer. Since 1996, he has been the private trainer at Stables near in |
Vain Stakes
The Vain Stakes is a Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three year old colts and geldings held under set weights with penalties conditions, over a distance of 1100 metres, held at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia annually in August. Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000. History Name The race was first held in 1992 and is named in honour of the former champion racehorse and sire Vain. Distance * 1992–2005 – 1200 metres * 2006–2008 – 1100 metres * 2009 – 1200 metres * 2010 onwards - 1100 metres Grade * 1992–2012 - Listed race * 2013 - Group 3 status Name * 1992–1994 - Vain Quality Stakes * 1995–2009 - Vain Stakes * 2010 - Lister Diesel Stakes * 2011 onwards - Vain Stakes Venue *1992–1993 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse *1994 - Caulfield Racecourse *1995–1996 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse *1997 - Caulfield Racecourse *1998–2001 - held at Sandown Park Racecourse *2002 onwards - Caulfield Racecourse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zeditave Stakes
The Zeditave Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old colts and geldings, held with set weights with penalties conditions, over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia in February. Prize money for the race is A$200,000. History The race is named after the 1988 Blue Diamond Stakes and 1989 Futurity Stakes winner, Zeditave. Between 2005–2013 the race was run on Australia Day holiday. Since 2014 the race has been run on the Blue Diamond Stakes / Futurity Stakes racecard. Name *1989 - The Peter Jackson *1990 onwards - Zeditave Stakes Grade * 1989–2013 - Listed race * 2014 onwards - Group 3 Venue *1989–1993 - Caulfield Racecourse *1994–1996 - Sandown Racecourse *1997–2005 - Caulfield Racecourse *2006 - Sandown Racecourse *2007 onwards - Caulfield Racecourse Conditions * prior 2005 - Three-year-olds * 2005 onwards - Three-year-old colts and geldings Winners * 2022 - Finan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doncaster Handicap
The Doncaster Mile, registered as the Doncaster Handicap is an Australian Turf Club Group One Thoroughbred handicap race for horses three years old and older, held over 1,600 metres at Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney, Australia. Although the race has traditionally been held on Easter Monday, the race is now run on the first day of the ATC Championships Carnival at Royal Randwick. Total prize money is A$3,000,000. History The inaugural running of the Doncaster Handicap in 1866. The 1892 running of the race attracted a record 30 starters. In 1930 the race was marred by a tragic fall furlongs from the winning post when one of the favourites fell and another was destroyed. Many great horses have won the race, including several who have also won the spring equivalent, the Epsom Handicap, while Super Impose created history in 1990 and 1991 by becoming the only horse to win both races on two occasions. Legendary trainer T.J. Smith won the race seven times. The record time fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caulfield Racecourse
Caulfield Racecourse Reserve is located nine kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the boundary of Caulfield and Caulfield East in Melbourne's south eastern suburbs. The Reserve was set aside for three purposes, racing, recreation and a public park. The ''Caulfield Racecourse Reserve'' Act 2017, established a Trust to plan for the future of the reserve, develop and maintain the reserve. https://www.crrt.org.au/ The Trust reports publicly on its activities through an Annual Report which is reported to the Victorian Parliament and available on the Trust's Web page. https://www.crrt.org.au/ The Land Management Plan sets a bold vision for the future of the Reserve as a place for everyone is also available on the Trust's Web page Caulfield Racecourse is one of Melbourne, Australia's best-known horse-racing tracks. Commonly known as "The Heath" by local racegoers, It is home to the Melbourne Racing Club. The track has a triangular shaped layout, comprising three straights, wid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HDF McNeil Stakes
The HDF McNeil Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 3 Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds, at set weights with penalties, over a distance of 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne, Australia in late August or early September. Total prizemoney for the race is A$200,000. History Name * 1989–1994 - HDF McNeil Quality Distance * 1989–2005 – 1100 metres * 2006 onwards - 1200 metres Grade * prior 1991 - Handicap (unlisted) * 1991–1998 - Listed race * 1999 onwards - Group 3 Winners * 2022 - Jacquinot * 2021 - Bruckner * 2020 - Immortal Love * 2019 - Super Seth * 2018 - Native Soldier * 2017 - Merchant Navy * 2016 - Defcon * 2015 - Gold Symphony * 2014 - Chivalry * 2013 - Fast 'N' Rocking * 2012 - Lady Of Harrods * 2011 - Golden Archer * 2010 - Sistine Angel * 2009 - Starspangledbanner * 2008 - Sugar Babe * 2007 - Scenic Blast * 2006 - Miss Finland * 2005 - Danerich * 2004 - Tahni Girl * 2003 - Cahuita * 2002 - Bel Esprit * 2001 - Tully Dane * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Blue Diamond Stakes
The Blue Diamond Stakes is a Melbourne Racing Club Group 1 Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds, at set weights, run over 1200 metres at Caulfield Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The event is Victoria's richest two-year-old race with total prize money of A$1,500,000. History Prizemoney was increased from $1 million to $1.5 million in 2016. Distance * 1971–1972 - 6 furlongs (~1200 metres) * 1973 onwards - 1200 metres Venue In 1996 the event was held at Flemington Racecourse due to reconstruction of Caulfield Racecourse. Records *Trainer: David Hayes - 5 wins *Jockey: Dwayne Dunn - 4 wins *Time: Hurricane Sky (1994): 1:08.1 Winners * 2022 - Daumier * 2021 - Artorius *2020 - Tagaloa *2019 - Lyre *2018 - Written By *2017 - Catchy *2016 - Extreme Choice *2015 - Pride Of Dubai *2014 - Earthquake *2013 - Miracles Of Life *2012 - Samaready *2011 - Sepoy *2010 - Star Witness *2009 - Reward For Effort *2008 - Reaan *2007 - Sleek Chassis *2006 - Nade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
