Japan Cup: Equinox wins as Christophe Lemaire rides world’s top-rated horse to victory
Equinox was a 30-100 odds-on favourite for the Japan Cup The world’s top-rated horse Equinox claimed a stunning success in his homeland with victory in the Japan Cup. Equinox, trained by Tetsuya Kimura, won by four lengths under Frenchman Christophe Lemaire in front of 140,000 spectators at the Tokyo Racecourse. It was billed as the […]
‘Acid man’ threatens 10 horse racing trainers in phone calls
Six-time champion trainer Nicky Henderson was among those targeted Ten horse racing trainers have received phone calls from someone claiming to be the “acid man”, who threatened to spray acid in their faces. Those targeted include six-time champion jumps trainer Nicky Henderson, Gary Moore and flat trainers Charlie Fellowes and Richard Fahey. The National Trainers […]
Ace Impact named horse of the year at Cartier Racing Awards
Ace Impact was ridden to victory in the Arc by Cristian Demuro Unbeaten French Derby and Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe winner Ace Impact has been named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards. The Cracksman colt is the first French-trained winner of the award since Treve 10 years ago. Ace Impact won […]