May 5, 2025
Constitution Hill Falters at Punchestown: State Man Clinches Third Consecutive Champion Hurdle
Constitution Hill Falters at Punchestown: State Man Clinches Third Consecutive Champion Hurdle
Constitution Hill’s performance at the 2025 Punchestown Festival raised more questions than answers, as the formerly hugely impressive Supreme Novices and Champion Hurdle winner slumped to a disappointing second from last place finish in the Grade 1 Boodles Champion Hurdle. The connections and the racing public were understandably saddened to see the great horse slip from the form that previously saw him dominate the hurdling scene with a devastating blend of speed, accuracy, and consistency.
November 17, 2024
No Fairytale Swansong for City of Troy
No Fairytale Swansong for City of Troy
It was a gallant and brave attempt. But the picture says it all.
City of Troy's eyes closed with the kickback from the dirt flying all around him. If Troy had broken as well from the gate as he can, he would not have been subjected to so much dirt in his face. But break well, he did not.
July 2, 2024
Belmont Park New York - Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
Belmont Park New York - Winter Racing to be Exclusively on Tapeta Track
Edited Press Release, NYRA: Although race dates for 2026-27 are still to be determined, NYRA anticipates this change will amount to approximately three months of racing exclusively on an all-weather surface. This reflects NYRA’s commitment to improving all aspects of winter racing at the new Belmont Park.
September 7, 2022
Shamardal’s Victor Ludorom’s French Guineas Win
Shamardal’s Victor Ludorom’s French Guineas Win
Finally, top flight racing returned to Europe, with English and Irish racing beginning, and with France leading the way. On Monday, June 1, Victor Ludorum won the Group 1 Poule d’Essais des Poulins, making him a leading contender for classic races for the rest of this bizarre 2020 racing season.
