Racing Around The Globe...

I'd like to introduce this new part of Horseracing -International . COM: Racing Around The Globe. Our name is our aim, and racing is a truly international and global sport. That makes it so exciting. You may already know that on our Official Facebook Page you can always watch many races from all over the world, from the bigger racing nations as well as the smaller ones. This won't change. But watch out in the future for this little weekly column on Horseracing - International . COM -  Racing Around The Globe. All the global racing highlights from now on summarized and centralized in one place! 

We start with a couple of top class races from South Africa, Sweden, UK, Singapore and Germany. The last week delivered some exciting finishes and controversial results, as happened in the Falmount Stakes at Newmarket on Friday. South Africa's highest rated horse and world best sprinter What A Winter produced another big display in his farewell run - but was it good enough to bow out with a win? US racing looks to have a new star filly which could follow in the footsteps of Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra. And a "Lethal Force" is dominating the European sprinting scene. You'll find all this and more in  Racing Around The Globe...

England: Darley July Cup - Winner: Lethal Force

Leathal Force followed up on his impressive Diamond Jubilee win at Ascot with another huge performance, winning the most important sprint race in Europe, the July Cup at Newmarket. His phenomenal gate speed helped him to secure the best possible position in front close to the rails and when he kicked for home it was simply game over! A potential career in Australia is now looming, according to the Daily Telegraph.

Singapore: Singapore Derby - Winner: Better Life

The filly Better Life won the S$1.15 million (£603.500) Singapore Derby. She started as the favourite in to the race and had the benefit of a good draw. She overcame a slow start and secured a good position eventually but needed a bit of luck in the closing stages when she was craving for a gap which, opened up in the end and then she wasn't to stop. 

USA: Landaluce Stakes - Winner: She's a Tiger

She's a Tiger is one of the hottest prospects in US racing at the moment. The 2yo filly was hugely impressive on her debut and she didn't disappoint in the Landaluce Stakes where she went off a warm favourite. Despite setting a crazy pace she won pretty easily in the end. Her trainer says she's the real deal and in fact it looks like that, indeed!

South Africa: The Mercury Sprint - Winner: All Is Secret

It's been What A Winter's final race and everyone expected the sprint star to bow out with a win. He had every chance and ran a huge race but got a bit tired in the end, which played they strong finishing filly All Is Secret in the hands. The winner stays further, is a Grade 1 winner over 1.600m, so the strong pace was sure to suit.

Sweden: Svenskt Oaks - Winner: Whistle

Whistle won the Svenskt Oaks in good style last weekend. She was prominent throughout the race and kicked on 600m out to lead the field turning for home. She was galloping all the way to the line to win the 368.800 SEK (€42.200) contest  with authority, which is run on the dirt track .

Germany: Meilen Trophy - Winner: Felician

The 5yo Felician won the Group 2 Meilen Trophy on Sunday and looks to be still improving. The gelding had a bit to do turning for home but made easily ground on the outside racing widest of all and drew away from his opponents in the closing stages. 

England: Summer Mile - Winner: Aljamaaheer 

Aljamaaheer was a bit of a frustrating horse but one has to say his big run at Royal Ascot entitled him to be a hot favourite in the Summer Mile and he couldn't have been more impressive in winning this Group 2 contest. He was perfectly suited to the strong pace and the gaps opened for him at the right time. A straightforward win. Connections always held him in high regards and he looks well capable of winning a Group 1. 

England: Falmount Stakes: Winner: Elusive Kate 

Elusive Kate won the highly controversial Falmount Stakes on Friday and it is not sure if she will retain the Group 1, as connections of runner-up Sky Lantern will appeal the decision of the stewards. Elusive Kate was badly hanging to her left side in the closing stages which cost Sky Lantern, the odds-on favourite, a bit of ground, as well as the grey filly got the whip of  Elusive Kate's rider William Buick slapped twice in her face. The stewards decided after the race that the result remains unaltered, as they weren't sure that all this cost Sky Lantern enough ground to win. A difficult case, highly controversial and it'll be interesting to see what's happening next.

Bonus Video: Yorkshire Summer Festival Promo

This clip is amazing. It really shows the beauty of our sport, the beauty of racing. The horses, the speed, the drama, the excitement, the fun and enjoyment... it's all there and this two minutes long video takes us deep into the fascinating world of horse racing.