Nicholas Godfrey
Horse Racing Journalist at Thoroughbred Racing Commentary
Horse racing journalist. Former Racing Post longserver, founded Horse Racing Planet, current editor of Thoroughbred Racing Commentary and Gallop magazine.
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1 week ago |
thoroughbredracing.com | Ben Cox |Nicholas Godfrey
Legendary trainer Aidan O’Brien opened the doors to Ballydoyle on Monday [April 14] at a media visit organised by the Jockey Club and Betfred ahead of the British Classics, which get underway with the Betfred 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday May 3Aidan O’Brien has a record like no other in the British Classics, having sent out a record 10 winners of the 2,000 Guineas winners, seven 1,000 Guineas heroines, a record 10 Derby winners, 10 Oaks scorers and eight victors of the St Leger.
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1 week ago |
thoroughbredracing.com | Nicholas Godfrey
Thorpedo Anna, the reigning US Horse of the Year, sneaked up a place in the world rankings with a consummate performance in the Apple Blossom at Oaklawn Park on Saturday [April 12]. Sent off a 1-5 chance against five overmatched rivals, the four-year-old made short work of her opposition as she cruised to a 4¼-length victory under Brian Hernandez in the G1 event to take her career record to ten wins from 12 starts – plus two seconds.
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2 weeks ago |
thoroughbredracing.com | Nicholas Godfrey
Japanese-trained Admire Daytona heads to Churchill Downs, Dubai World Cup controversy, Dettori lined up for Epsom Derby return, Mullins makes Aintree history – all this and more in our weekly digest of recent international racing newsUAE Derby one-two head late Triple Crown nomineesUSA: UAE Derby principals Admire Daytona and Heart Of Honor headed the list of five three-year-olds made eligible for the Triple Crown for $6,000 at the late entry stage on Monday [April 7].
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2 weeks ago |
thoroughbredracing.com | Nicholas Godfrey
Shock results all over the place in Dubai – but not enough to usurp the world leadersPlus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. The more things change, the more they stay the same. World #1 racehorse Romantic Warrior and his Saudi Cup conqueror both suffered odds-on defeats on a Dubai World Cup card laden with shock results. And you know what?
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3 weeks ago |
thoroughbredracing.com | Nicholas Godfrey
Kentucky Derby favorite faces Citizen Bull at Santa Anita, Forever Young and Romantic Warrior in action at Meydan – don’t miss our weekly digest of recent international racing newsCoolmore buy into Kentucky Derby favorite JournalismUSA: Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism, who clashes with Breeders’ Cup winner Citizen Bull in the Santa Anita Derby on Saturday [April 6], will stand at Coolmore’s US arm Ashford upon his retirement.
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