Arabian Crown’s exit from Classic makes Derby an even bigger puzzle
Punters in search of an each-way alternative to unproven market leaders at Epsom alight on Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles
April 2024
Appleby talks up Godolphin hopes after narrow Dance Sequence defeat
Charlie Appleby was still in a highly positive frame of mind about his Godolphin yard after the Nell Gwyn Stakes defeat of Dance Sequence
June 2022
Ryan Moore sweeps past opposition on Broome then Rohaan at Royal Ascot
Ryan Moore dominated the Hardwicke Stakes then pulled off a remarkable needle-threading exercise in the Wokingham Handicap on his way to a ninth Royal Ascot jockeys’ title
October 2021
Godolphin pours millions into Australian thoroughbreds but disputes NSW land tax bill
Exclusive: Court and financial records reveal extensive details of Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum’s local operation for the first time
June 2021
Adam Kirby wins Derby on Adayar after losing original big-race ride to Dettori
Adayar, a late gamble down to 16-1 at the off, and trained by Charlie Appleby and ridden by Adam Kirby, won the Cazoo Derby at Epsom
April 2021
Revealed: the huge British property empire of Sheikh Mohammed
Holdings of more than 40,000 hectares in London, Scotland and Newmarket make Dubai ruler one of UK’s biggest landowners
August 2020
Ghaiyyath stakes claim to world's best with Juddmonte International win
Ghaiyyath won the Juddmonte International at York in his trademark, front-running style leaving high-class opponents paddling helplessly in his wake
June 2020
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Talking Horses: racing's rulers silent over switch of Princess Haya horse
2,000 Guineas: Pinatubo faces date with destiny to prove wonder horse billing
April 2020
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Talking Horses: Godolphin target Japan races behind closed doors
Some racehorses familiar to British punters may be back in action next month in Japan after Charlie Appleby entered eight of his horses in races there
March 2020
Sheikh Mohammed's disgrace may begin end of his racing love affair
The BHA wouldn’t dare subject the Sheikh to its ‘fit and proper’ person test but the chilling realisation is that he would be far from certain to pass
October 2019
Relief and elation as Pinatubo stays unbeaten with Dewhurst win
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Talking Horses: Godolphin pips John Magnier to £3.7m yearling
June 2019
Blue Point double at Royal Ascot may well be sprinter’s farewell to the turf
Jeremy Noseda, key lieutenant of Godolphin’s early years, quits training
May 2019
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Talking Horses: Derby hustle and bustle suits Line Of Duty to the letter
Charlie Appleby said Line Of Duty, who will be heading to York for Dante Stakes in preparation for Epsom, needs a little drama to stay interested
April 2019
Godolphin’s Arc fancy Ghaiyyath finds Longchamp’s Prix Ganay too hot
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Talking Horses: Newmarket tips and Goldophin's Craven collision
March 2019
From Dubai to the Derby: Appleby bids to back up year of global success
Charlie Appleby’s 2018 Dubai World Cup night double was followed by Derby and Melbourne Cup success with Godolphin. Now he is targeting the British Flat trainers’ title
August 2018
Anthony Van Dyck gives Aidan O’Brien major boost with Futurity success
Aidan O’Brien’s relatively quiet season received a boost when his Derby favourite, Anthony Van Dyck, led home a Ballydoyle 1-2-3 in the Group Two Futurity Stakes at the Curragh
