As we draw a close to 2023, it’s time to reminisce about some notable moments.
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Rachel King at Happy Valley
Stridyl Ambassador Jockey Rachel King has touched down in Happy Valley. Rachel King has been selected to represent Australia in Hong Kong tonight in the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship. Four pinnacle races determine the championship throughout tonight’s race meeting. In the four-race face-off, points matter. Win and get twelve, second place grabs six, and… Continue reading Rachel King at Happy Valley
Brand Ambassador Announcement: Stridyl Launches Partnership with Racing Luminary, Rachel King
Stridyl, A Racehorse Ownership Marketplace and community is thrilled to announce a dynamic addition to its family. We are proud to welcome Rachel King, one of Australia’s leading riders, as the newest face of Stridyl. About Rachel King: Rachel has gained worldwide acclaim for her outstanding horsemanship. She has had a remarkable 2023, during which… Continue reading Brand Ambassador Announcement: Stridyl Launches Partnership with Racing Luminary, Rachel King
TSHA National Titles
Stridyl were privileged to partner with Kick Up For Racing and TTR to sponsor a maiden team in the Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Titles last weekend. The Thoroughbred Sport Horse Association (TSHA) National Titles have been pioneered by Krissy Harris. Krissy has represented Australia in Showjumping at both World Championships and World Cup level.… Continue reading TSHA National Titles
Is there a champion in this year’s Mile Championship?
The JRA’s mile division has been open this year, but could a candidate emerge at Kyoto on Sunday to challenge the absent Songline for the champion miler title. Japan’s autumn season continues apace this weekend with the G1 Mile Championship, a race that always takes some winning and which has often been a source of… Continue reading Is there a champion in this year’s Mile Championship?
What’s the price of a Group 1 runner?
The Group 1 dream is infectious. Spring Racing has delivered. We’ve seen some sensational results. But how do you become involved in these results? How do you become a part of a dream to own a Group 1 horse? You buy it. Whether it be a share or sole ownership, you’ve got to be in… Continue reading What’s the price of a Group 1 runner?
COMMENT: ‘PVL’, ‘EB’ and parimutuel benefit
Could the mutual benefits of ‘World Pool’ finally bring together two of global racing’s most influential figures? If we were to put together a ‘power rankings’ of horse racing’s most influential figures, then Hong Kong Jockey Club boss Winfried Engelbrect-Bresges and his Racing NSW counterpart Peter V’landys would fill the quinella places. Let’s leave aside… Continue reading COMMENT: ‘PVL’, ‘EB’ and parimutuel benefit
Cox Plate joy was indescribable, but Shum has moved on
Romantic Warrior’s Cox Plate victory at Moonee Valley was the first major in Australia for a Hong Kong horse, but the champ is back at Sha Tin and the focus now falls on the Hong Kong Cup. Danny Shum is a pragmatic man and the trainer has already moved on from last Saturday’s historic G1… Continue reading Cox Plate joy was indescribable, but Shum has moved on
The Cox Plate: Where Racing Legends Gallop into Immortality
Among the plethora of prestigious horse races, the Cox Plate stands as a beacon of excellence. Attracting the finest thoroughbreds and capturing the hearts of racing enthusiasts worldwide. Established in 1922, the Cox Plate has earned its reputation as the Weight-for-Age Championship of Australasia. Named after the founder of Moonee Valley Racing Club, William Samuel… Continue reading The Cox Plate: Where Racing Legends Gallop into Immortality
‘I might have been lost to the industry’: Everest winner Pride pays tribute to master Size
Joe Pride has always been compared to his former boss but after hitting the heights of his Everest success on Saturday, the trainer paid tribute to the ‘push’ from John Size that made it all possible. There was something very John Size-like about the way Joe Pride reacted to winning The Everest with Think About… Continue reading ‘I might have been lost to the industry’: Everest winner Pride pays tribute to master Size