Derek Smith

Southern Hills Breaks Maiden Stylishly in Windsor Castle

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Despite his maiden status, trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Southern Hills fought like a game pro late, fending off challenges from multiple foes late to win Wednesday’s Windsor Castle Stakes at […]

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Circus Maximus Upsets Gosden Pair in St. James’s Palace

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – A showdown between pupils of some of the world’s best connections resulted in trainer Aidan O’Brien’s Circus Maximus pulling the 13/1 stateside upset over a pair of John Gosden […] Read More

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Favored Arizona Sprints Home Victorious in Coventry

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – World-renowned trainer Aidan O’Brien earned his 66th career Royal Ascot meet victory when his stateside even money-favored pupil Arizona took over late to sprint home victorious in Tuesday’s $192,000 Coventry […] Read More

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2018 Royal Ascot Day Two Recap: Poet’s Word Knocks Off Favorite Cracksman

ASCOT, BERKSHIRE, ENGLAND – Day Two of Royal Ascot is a wrap after we saw yet another Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series race at Royal Ascot. See the full day’s recap below: G2 Queen Mary Stakes […] Read More