"There was a kind of mystical atmosphere." Five years on from her final Japan Cup masterpiece, Christophe Lemaire revisits the real-world brilliance of Almond Eye, whose mysterious #Umamusume cameo has only served to amplify an already formidable aura. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Legendary jockey Frankie Dettori has called time on his extraordinary career and will have his final U.S rides at the @breederscup.bsky.social on Saturday. Idol Horse's David Morgan has more on what might be next for one of horse racing's all-time greats. #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

PODCAST | David Morgan joins Andrew Le Jeune direct from Del Mar with all the latest #BreedersCup news: Sovereignty’s scare and what it means for the Classic; top contenders, race strategies, track conditions, and a look at the European hopes in the Turf. open.spotify.com/episode/5B3e...

"It feels like a body shot." Umberto Rispoli was left reeling last week when he lost the Breeders’ Cup Classic ride on Journalism. The Italian rider breaks his silence on the split as he opens up to Idol Horse on loss, loyalty and Breeders' Cup dreams. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges sat down with Idol Horse's Adam Pengilly to talk parimutuel pools, the rise of crypto in illegal betting, Peter V’landys, racing’s need to reinvent itself, and Ka Ying Rising. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“If she’s won both those races, then I’ll run her in the Classic.” Trainer Kenny McPeek tells Idol Horse American Horse Of The Year Thorpedo Anna could be bound for a clash with Mystik Dan, Sierra Leone, Sovereignty and Forever Young in the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

There was huge interest around Equinox at the JRHA Select Sale on Tuesday as the 2023 world champion had his first foals go through the sales ring, highlighted by a colt out of American mare Midnight Bisou that made the third-highest price in the history of the sale 🇯🇵 idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

On the eve of Benno Yung’s last night as a horse trainer, Michael Cox profiles the man whose remarkable life in racing has been built on persistence, enduring friendship and loyalty. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Another chapter in Japan's legendary line of white thoroughbreds was written at Hakodate on Saturday, as Sodashi's half-sister Marga sparkled with a record-breaking debut. Idol Horse's Andrew Hawkins maps the remarkable Shirayukihime dynasty #ソダシ #マルガ #horseracing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

What was the defining image of the season? Which trainer might like a redo? And which horse deserves to be crowned Horse of the Year? Idol Horse's Hong Kong racing experts review the 2024-25 season, where records fell and a superstar emerged 🇭🇰 #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Not only is D Wayne Lukas one of just six trainers globally to prepare more than 200 G1 winners, he became the embodiment of the ultimate American horseman. Andrew Hawkins pays tribute to a remarkable career. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

The Hong Kong Jockey Club will announce James Cummings as its newest trainer at Sha Tin this morning. #horseracing #racingsky #hkjc

Japan's Yoshida family will be able to have their first horse trained in Hong Kong next season after Northern Farm vice president Shunsuke Yoshida was granted a permit by the HKJC. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Romantic Warrior undergoes surgery at Sha Tin after Hong Kong's globetrotting champion was diagnosed with a left fore fetlock injury. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

From behind the starting gates, to the controversial contact at the top of the stretch, to the thrilling final 50 yards, ride with winning jockey Umberto Rispoli as he provides a detailed breakdown of Journalism's extraordinary Preakness Stakes victory. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

The tragic loss of Liberty Island shocked her fans and those closest to her. David Morgan pays tribute to Japan's Triple Tiara heroine. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Netflix’s latest sports docuseries 'Race for the Crown' may have broadened Umberto Rispoli’s exposure, but a #KentuckyDerby triumph at Churchill Downs on race favourite Journalism would give the former Hong Kong-based Italian the major win he craves. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“He certainly feels like he has a big chance... He has a great temperament, he is a good type physically and the distance won’t be a problem.” Star jockey Joao Moreira will make his Kentucky Derby debut aboard Japanese raider Luxor Cafe. #KentuckyDerby #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

"It was just four concrete walls, a door, no toilet, no water. I was chained to a wall the whole time." idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

James Cummings’ contract, a decline in runner numbers and rumours of a Yulong takeover … Adam Pengilly analyses the state of Sheikh Mohammed’s Australian racing empire. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Forever Young and Romantic Warrior capped a great show in Riyadh, but who had a game changing Saudi Cup night? Who are the horses to follow to Dubai and beyond? Was the J-Mac criticism fair? The Idol Horse experts have their say in the latest Roundtable. idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“Forever Young is much the best horse I have had in my career as a trainer." Yoshito Yahagi lauds his superstar Saudi Cup winner after his epic battle with Romantic Warrior. Idol Horse's David Morgan was trackside and recaps an incredible night in Riyadh. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Susumu Fujita - self-made billionaire and owner of just-crowned 2025 Saudi Cup hero Forever Young - is one of the most intriguing figures in world horse racing. 🇯🇵 #RacingSky #SaudiCup #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“Black Caviar was probably more imposing and she was probably a better individual, but when Ka Ying Rising moves in a race his action looks like hers.” David Hayes on Ka Ying Rising's physical traits, travel plans and the path to "all-time" greatness. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Movement at the top of our Hong Kong Derby Power Rankings as Hong Kong's Four-Year-Old Classic Series aspirants head towards their final showdown on March 23 at Sha Tin. 🇭🇰 Top 14 Hong Kong Derby contenders as ranked by our expert panel 👇

Zhang Yuesheng’s rise from a small Chinese village to become one of the world’s biggest racehorse owners is a remarkable tale. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

It has housed champion after champion: Beau Zam, Let’s Elope, Saintly, So You Think. But as Anthony Cummings has his training licence revoked and the ATC considers the future of Randwick's famed Leilani Lodge, Adam Pengilly asks: how much is history worth? #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Trainer Bhupat Seemar has ruled out Dubai World Cup-bound Laurel River from the Saudi Cup, scotching “injury” reports, and has set his attention to Walk Of Stars’ Riyadh raid. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

With a clutch of regulars on the sidelines, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has reached out to six international jockeys to fill their riding roster gaps on short-term contracts. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Japan’s versatile globetrotter Geoglyph, the only horse still in training to have defeated world champion Equinox, is set to add Australia to his itinerary when he tackles the G1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick in April. #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

Moira, Full Count Felicia and Anisette will arrive in Australia in the coming weeks in an attempt to emulate star mare Via Sistina for Zhang Yuesheng’s Yulong operation, reports @andrewnjhawkins.bsky.social #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

As a breeder and owner of Thoroughbreds, the influence of the bloodlines merged and evolved by His Highness Prince Karim Al-Husseini, Aga Khan IV, is perhaps unsurpassed by any other owner-breeder of the last 60 years. #RacingSky #HorseRacing @agakhanstuds.com idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

"It’s going to be very challenging, but like everything in life, no challenge comes unrewarded.” South African trainer Brett Crawford will make the move to Hong Kong ahead of next season and is relishing the prospect of testing himself internationally. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

A battle between scarce urban land use and the vast spaces taken up by racecourses is changing the landscape of horse racing worldwide, writes Andrew Hawkins. #HorseRacing #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

One of the world's most influential owner-breeders, the Aga Khan, has died aged 88. Among his many champions were Shergar, Zarkava, Dalakhani, Sinndar, Darshaan, Daylami, Harzand, Siyouni and Vazirabad. Here, he leads in Shergar after his incredible win in the 1981 Epsom Derby.

Charlie Appleby has unveiled yet another potential top-liner via a modest maiden at Kempton. On this occasion it was Opera Ballo that blew away his rivals with a devastating debut performance, writes @andrewnjhawkins.bsky.social #RacingSky #HorseRacing

“It was a bit touch and go at one point, we’re probably lucky that he’s still here.” Mick Appleby-trained sprinter Annaf came back from the brink and the pair are now eyeing off more Saudi spoils in February, writes David Morgan. #RacingSky #HorseRacing

Romantic Warrior, Shin Emperor, Danon Decile, Facteur Cheval, Continuous and El Kodigo are among a host of turf stars who remain in contention for the US$12 million G1 Dubai World Cup (2000m) on dirt after entries were announced on Tuesday. #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

From a Kazakhstan maiden to the world's richest horse race? 🇰🇿 One of world racing's greatest stories will continue at Meydan on Friday when Kabirkhan chases back-to-back wins in the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge. And the US$20 million Saudi Cup could be next. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

On Wednesday night Zac Purton passed Douglas Whyte for most Hong Kong wins of all-time. From his first Hong Kong winner Elfhelm to last night's history-making triumph aboard View Of The World, we've plotted the superstar jockey's path to greatness. 🇭🇰 #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

City Of Troy and Laurel River share the world’s top spot in a sub-par year, but leading sprinter Ka Ying Rising and Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior rate highly for Hong Kong. #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

The 2026 Hong Kong Derby is still 14 months away but John Size looks to have unveiled a genuine prospect following Sky Jewellery's impressive debut win at Happy Valley, writes Andrew Hawkins #RacingSky #HorseRacing

Champion trainer Justin Snaith is eyeing off a hat-trick of wins in the ‘big one’ at Kenilworth this Saturday. Confidence is also high for his crack filly on the Group 1 undercard, writes David Morgan

A Hong Kong hero in Dubai, a global debut for New Zealand, and a golfing legend with a Group 1 favourite in South Africa ... Next weekend will provide a 24-hour, 12-race feast for racing fans, writes Andrew Hawkins

"These races are going to be really tough for him but he’s already achieved things only a champion can and he deserves his chance to create even more history.” James McDonald spoke to Andrew Hawkins ahead of Romantic Warrior's highly anticipated Dubai debut. #RacingSky idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

“He was one of those little horses with a big attitude. He was a special boy." Tributes have flowed for former Hong Kong champion and popular Living Legends resident Designs On Rome, following the 2013-14 Hong Kong Horse of the Year's passing. #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

"They’ve given us so much joy watching them on the racecourse. It’s our time to give back to them." Godolphin's focus on individuals in the lifetime care and rehoming of its racehorses enables them to thrive in unexpected and heroic ways, writes David Morgan

"It’s a nice enough team now to have a strong end to the season." David Eustace spoke with Idol Horse about how his new stable is tracking and his expectations ahead of saddling up his first Group 1 runner in Hong Kong. #RacingSky #HorseRacing

"The one time I got him back, he dobbed me in!" What was the prank that got Zac Purton called in by the Hong Kong stewards? #RacingSky #HorseRacing idolhorse.com/horse-racing...

PODCAST 🎙🇭🇰 Champion jockey Zac Purton joins Andrew Le Jeune to reflect on his illustrious career. Purton opens up on his Hong Kong journey, the changing dynamics of Hong Kong racing, and his "prank gone wrong" on fierce rival Douglas Whyte. LISTEN: open.spotify.com/episode/6Dj0...