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Marwan Koukash Removed As Registered Owner Following Bankruptcy

Chester regular Marwan Koukash has been removed as a registered owner by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) due to being declared bankrupt, according to published reports.

The 69-year-old Palestinian won the Chester Cup four times with his runners between 2008 and 2018. His record at the track stands at 97 winners. Holding a PhD in electrical engineering, the businessman owned the Salford City Reds rugby team at one time, as well as a string of hotels among his various interests.

The bankruptcy petition was filed in June of 2022 and granted in September of that year. Koukash had his final runner in November, and, as soon as the BHA was made aware of the former millionaire's situation, his colours were struck from the register.

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Lingfield’s Classic Trials Switched To All-Weather Track Due To Waterlogging

Saturday's Derby Trial card at Lingfield has been transferred from the waterlogged turf course to the venue's all-weather track, the British Horseracing Authority confirmed on Wednesday.

The area has been subject to heavy rainfall, with more in the forecast, which resulted in Lingfield officials and the BHA moving the races off the turf course. Carded that day are the G3 Chartwell Fillies' S. and the Listed Oaks Trial Fillies' S., as well as the Listed Lingfield Derby Trial. The latter pair will be contested over 1 1/2 miles, instead of a half-furlong short of the Classic distance because of the surface switch.

A statement from the BHA said, “The British Horseracing Authority has confirmed that Saturday's card at Lingfield Park will be staged on the all-weather.

“A BHA inspection of the course on Wednesday morning found the turf track to be unraceable due to waterlogging.

“It is considered unlikely that conditions will have improved sufficiently by Saturday to allow any races to take place on the turf safely.

“Therefore, also taking into account the weather forecast suggesting further rain, the BHA has made the decision to switch the surface at this time to offer certainty for connections to confirm their running plans.”

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Privat 3 Money Confirmed As Title Partner For Goffs London Sale

Privat 3 Money will be the title partner of the 2023 Goffs London Sale, the sales company confirmed on Wednesday.

This year marks the second year Privat 3 has been associated with the London Sale, held this year on Monday, June 19, the eve of Royal Ascot. In 2022, the sale was topped by G1 Derby runner-up Hoo Ya Mal (GB) (Territories {Ire}), who sold for £1.2 million at Kensington Palace Gardens.

Goffs Group Chief Executive, Henry Beeby said, “We are delighted to continue our valued partnership with Privat 3 Money for the 2023 Goffs London Sale. Privat 3 offer expertise and innovation in a traditional market which very much aligns with the Goffs ethos, and the natural affinity between P3's clientele and the international attendees at the London Sale make this a perfect fit.

“Goffs London Sale offers the who's who of international racing the opportunity to mix the business of buying top-class horses with an unsurpassed social occasion at a unique time and place. The experience of purchasing a Royal Ascot runner should be as special as the Royal Meeting itself and our partnership with Privat 3 helped elevate the sale experience for all attendees last year. We look forward to working with Reda and his team to deliver another truly memorable Goffs London Sale this year for our vendors, buyers and guests of our luxury brand partners.”

Reda Bedjaoui, Founder and CEO of Privat 3 Money added, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the Goffs London Sale, which is an event that we are proud to be associated with. Goffs and Privat 3 share the same ethos of excellence and the same clientele, so it makes total sense for our brands to be aligned once again at the racing year's most prestigious sale. We are looking forward to another successful year of supporting this event.”

Entries for the boutique sale open on May 15.

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Nominees For TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Announced

The short-listed nominees for nine of the 14 Thoroughbred Breeders' Association National Hunt Breeders' Awards were unveiled on Tuesday.

Held at the Hilton Garden Inn at Doncaster on the evening of Monday, May 22, the Awards will be hosted by Nick Luck and are sponsored by Goffs UK. The awards and nominees are as follows:

 

Batsford Stud Trophy for Leading Chaser
Edwardstone – bred by Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle
Le Milos – bred by Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
Midnight River – bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd.

 

Elusive Bloodstock Trophy for Leading Mares' Chaser
Pink Legend – bred by Francis Mahon
Snow Leopardess – bred by Marietta Fox-Pitt
Tweed Skirt – bred by Goldford Stud

 

Yorton Trophy for Leading Novice Chaser
Bold Endeavour – Bred by Lisa Hales
Notlongtillmay – Bred by B J Forrester
Thyme Hill – Bred by Overbury Stallions Ltd.

 

Highflyer Bloodstock Trophy for Leading Hurdler
Constitution Hill – bred by Sally Noott
Dashel Drasher – bred by Camilla Scott
I Like To Move It – bred by Mr & Mrs John Dawson

 

Mickley Stud Trophy for Leading Mares' Hurdler
Glimpse Of Gala – bred by Mrs Fran Marriott
Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy
Molly Ollys Wishes – bred by Keith & Dean Pugh

 

Midnight Legend Trophy for Leading Mares' Novice Hurdler
Luccia – Bred by Pump & Plant Services Ltd.
Kateira – Bred by Robert & Jackie Chugg
You Wear It Well – Bred by Reg & Jane Makin

 

Peel Bloodstock Trophy for Leading Novice Hurdler
Crambo – Bred by Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd.
Inthepocket – Bred by Tessa Greatrex & David Futter
Makin'yourmindup – Bred by Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

 

Shade Oak Stud Trophy for Leading NHF Horse
Aslukgoes – Bred by Roger Brookhouse
Crest Of Glory – Bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd.
Gentle Slopes – Bred by Yorton Farm Stud

 

Overbury Stud Trophy for Leading NHF Mare
Casa No Mento – Bred by Miss S J Turner
Lily Du Berlais – Bred by John Lightfoot
Mollys Mango – Bred by Mr & Mrs D Futter & Will Kinsey

 

Eric Gillie Trophy – Special Achievement Award

Dudgeon Cup Sponsored by Alne Park Stud – NH Broodmare of the Year

Horse & Hound Cup – Leading Active British-based Stallion by Individual Chase Winners in GB & Ire in 2022-23

Whitbread Silver Salver- Leading Active Stallion by Prize Money in Gb & Ire in 2022-23 (Progeny Sired in Britain).

Queen Mother's Silver Salver – NH Special Achievement Award

 

Tickets are priced from £65 (inc. VAT) per person for TBA members and £70 for non-members. The tickets include entry to the event, reception drinks, canapes, and a two-course dinner. For more information, please visit the TBA website.

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