William Knight

Trainer William Knight confirmed GSW Sir Busker (Ire) (Sir Prancealot {Ire}) will bypass the Saudi World Cup in favor of the 10-furlong G3 Neom Turf Cup in Riyadh Feb. 25. According to Knight, keeping the 7-year-old on the turf was the main deciding factor in settling on the gelding's next appearance. "We have talked long and hard about this, which one to go for? I promise you it has changed daily!" said Knight. "I've spoken to a couple of the jockeys about the dirt out there and taken advice from...

Chestnut and Inventive Media Publishing (IMP Graphics) are the new co-sponsors of William Knight Racing, the yard announced on Tuesday. Chestnut founder and Chief Executive Philip Turner and IMP Graphics Managing Director Simon Mitchell revealed the new yard kit on the Newmarket gallops. William Knight, said, "This is fantastic news for the yard. We are delighted Chestnut and IMP have decided to sponsor us. We strongly believe the partnership will be beneficial to all parties." Chestnut operates 14 East Anglian properties, among them award-winning pubs, inns and restaurants. Chestnut Chief...

William Knight, responsible for over 300 winners from Angmering Park in Sussex, is set to take over the lease at the end of April at Rathmoy Stables in Newmarket, the facility recently vacated by David Lanigan. "At time when there isn't a lot of great news about, this is incredibly good news for my training operation," said Knight, who 2010 G1 Goodwood Cup hero Illustrious Blue. "Rathmoy is now one of the best equipped yards in Newmarket with around 80 boxes, its own equine pool, spa, treadmill and covered ride...