Trainer Andrew Balding says Item’s next start will hinge on ground conditions as connections weigh up the Irish Champion Stakes and the Arc, while stablemate Kalp…
Ground will be key to next targets for Juddmonte’s Item, says Balding
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Blue Courvoisier Leads Home Cox Success as York Ebor Day Three Delivers
Blue Courvoisier led all the way to win the Sky Bet Mile Handicap at York’s Ebor Festival, while Plage De Harve and debutant Benjamin Hornigold also struck on day…
Sir Kevin Sinfield visits York ahead of final ‘7 in 7’ MND challenge
Sir Kevin Sinfield visited York during the Ebor Festival as he finalises preparations for his seventh and final series of seven consecutive ultra marathons in sup…
Kalpana digs deep to prevail in Yorkshire Oaks as Juddmonte weigh up Champions Day paths
Kalpana prevailed in a dramatic Yorkshire Oaks at York, showing determination to deny a late rival. The win leaves Juddmonte and trainer Andrew Balding with decis…
Kalpana digs deep to prevail in Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks
Kalpana prevailed by a short head in the Legends Global Yorkshire Oaks at York, holding off Sparan Nua in a dramatic finish and giving Juddmonte and trainer Andre…
Keane pleased Kalpana is earning wider recognition ahead of Yorkshire Oaks
Colin Keane says Kalpana is finally getting the recognition she deserves as she heads to the Yorkshire Oaks. The Juddmonte mare’s consistency and course suitabili…
Item lands shock Juddmonte International for Balding and Keane at York
Item produced a late surge to claim the Juddmonte International at York, thwarting the market favourites and giving Andrew Balding a memorable big-race success. C…
Never So Brave heads Hungerford entry with Ascot form in focus
Never So Brave, a Royal Ascot winner last season, heads a competitive line-up for the Group Two Hungerford Stakes at Newbury, where several runners bring recent e…
Efsixteen set for return in St Hugh’s Stakes as Scott targets second-half campaign
George Scott brings Efsixteen back in the Listed St Hugh’s Stakes at Newbury after a measured mid-season break, with Andrew Balding’s Fast Track among the primary…
Blue Bolt asserts Group 1 credentials with Prix Rothschild success at Deauville
Andrew Balding's Blue Bolt produced a late lunge under Colin Keane to win the Prix Rothschild at Deauville, augmenting a season that already included wins at Good…
