Get ready for a day filled with thrilling horse racing action across four tracks on Sky Sports Racing! From competitive handicaps to exciting debuts, there’s something for every racing fan. Catch the latest form updates, jockey insights, and key contenders for each race. Tune in and witness the excitement unfold!
Envoi Allen, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reclaimed the Ladbrokes Champion Chase trophy at Down Royal, battling past Hewick in a thrilling finish. The 10-year-old gelding had won the race in 2022 but was edged out by Gerri Colombe last year. This time, Envoi Allen displayed his class and determination, overcoming a late challenge from Hewick to secure victory.
Sky Sports Racing brings you the thrill of the Breeders’ Cup from Del Mar, featuring a star-studded lineup of races, including the highly anticipated Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic showdown between City of Troy and Fierceness. Plus, tune in for top races from Ascot and Southwell.
British jockey Hollie Doyle is set for a whirlwind week, riding in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and Goldikova Stakes at Del Mar before jetting off to Australia to compete in the prestigious Melbourne Cup. Doyle discusses her chances in each race, her excitement for the Melbourne Cup, and her upcoming trip to Japan.
The Cook Government’s $1.5 million investment in the Kalgoorlie Race Round is poised to transform the Goldfields region, creating a major new sporting attraction and boosting both tourism and horse racing in the area. This initiative, including a $1 million ‘Golden Saddle’ slot race, promises to draw in top competitors, large crowds, and significant media attention, solidifying the event’s place as a premier Australian racing spectacle.
A recent scandal involving Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin, who was caught repeatedly whipping a horse, has sparked a conversation about horse welfare across equestrian sports, including horse racing. Leaders in horse racing are emphasizing the importance of transparency and prioritizing the well-being of horses to regain public trust. This incident comes at a time when horse racing is already facing criticism for safety concerns and is working to improve its image.
The 149th Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown, will take place at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland, on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mystik Dan, the winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, is the morning line favorite at 5-2. Catching Freedom and Imagination are both at 6-1. The race will be broadcast live on NBC at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. Fans can also watch the race live on the NBC Sports app or NBCSports.com. Peacock, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, and YouTube TV will also stream the race live. For those outside the United States, a VPN can be used to access the live stream.
On Saturday, May 4, 2024, the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby will take place at Churchill Downs. The race, known as “The Run for the Roses,” is the first leg of the Triple Crown, and all eyes will be on Fierceness, the morning line favorite. With jockey John R. Velazquez and trainer Todd Pletcher, Fierceness will attempt to become the first horse to win from Post 17. Live coverage of the Kentucky Derby will begin on NBC at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT, with the race scheduled for approximately 6:57 p.m. ET/3:57 p.m. PT. You can watch the Derby on NBC Sports app, NBCSports.com, Peacock, YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu with Live TV, and more.
Lingfield hosts a competitive card featuring Rosa Applause and Dance And Romance as Doncaster headlines Isle Of Sark and Iron Lion, live on Sky Sports Racing.
Stars Trueshan and Coltrane clash in the Group 3 Longines Sagaro Stakes at Ascot, while Malc and Adaay In Devon headline the Group 3 Commonwealth Cup Trial Stakes. Maljoom and Docklands feature in the Listed Bet With Ascot Donation Scheme Paradise Stakes.
