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Wathnan Racing’s Dark Trooper made a remarkable run from last to score in the final strides of the AED 1 million HH The President Cup at Abu Dhabi Turf Club Dec. 6.View the full article

The Galah posted some interesting China articles a little while ago . He might know what they are doing there. As a teen in the early 80's in NZ , I saw quite a few horses exported to MACAU for racing there, as well as the usual plane loads going to Aus and USA. thankfully I flew with some to Aus instead of Macau which would seem like the End of the World I imagine. and would not be about the horse racing enjoyment there. just the money. Macau harness racing folded after a time anyway and became a Big 'CASINO world Hotspot' for the mega-rich Chinese. The horse that improved 40m in this article thread,  BOLD MEDLEY JUJON has made his way to NSW now, and thundered to another very easy victory last night. I wonder if he will 'flame-out' shortly though ? .  

It was round two of their first match-up, and this time Paladin (Gun Runner–Secret Sigh, by Tapit) came home best over Renegade (Into Mischief) to score not just his first black-type, but also secure 10 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the 112th running of the GII Remsen Stakes. The pair was last seen Oct. 17 at this venue when they brought their battle down to the wire in a maiden special weight contest, and Renegade officially crossed the line first by a head. He was later disqualified and placed second behind Paladin after stewards deemed that their late contact had costed his rival a better placing–in his case, the win. The 9-5 favorite when the gates opened, Paladin was content to track the opening pace as longshots Balboa (Not This Time) and Day One Starter (Upstart) led the field through an opening quarter in :23.32 and a half in :47.47. With placings largely unchanged after six panels in 1:12.25, Renegade made the first move from the outside as Day One Starter tried to tough it out along the rail. Paladin matched strides with that rival and the pair swamped the early leaders as they spun into the lane. Balboa refused to call it quits from third, but the battle was between 'the boys' inside the final sixteenth. Finally getting the best of Renegade, Paladin strode home to win with air to spare. The final time was 1:50.97. Sales history: $1,900,000 Ylg '24 FTSAUG. O-Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, Derrick Smith, Peter M. Brant, Brook T. Smith and Summer Wind Equine, LLC; B-Summer Wind Equine (KY); T-Chad Brown.   The post Gun Runner’s Paladin Valiant in Remsen, Takes Home Derby Points appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Just Beat the Odds (Munnings) was the shortest price on the tote in the now-renamed GIII Elite Power Stakes at the Big A on Saturday. The chalk did not disappoint his backers as he won his first stakes race for owner Donna Wright. An incredibly consistent performer dating back to his 3-year-old year, Just Beat the Odds has only finished off the board once over his 12-race career. Earlier this season after being gelded, the dark bay demolished an optional claiming field by six lengths in Ozone Park in early March and just missed at the next level over the local course a month later. Coming off the bench here, the favorite wrestled for the lead and came away with a slim margin up the backstretch. The 5-year-old was challenged to the outside by Acoustic Ave (Maclean's Music) and the pair started a battle that would last to the top of the lane. Just Beat the Odds clearly had more to give and he sailed home to take the prize with room to spare. “We felt that we were the speed of the speed, but we felt Linda [Rice] would send the three [No. 3, Acoustic Ave]–it was kind of obvious, she would probably send him since her other horse [No. 1, El Grande O] does close,” said trainer Gregg Sacco. “We left it up to Manny [Franco] but our instructions were to take it to him, and he was ready to roll, but we left the rest up to Manny if he wanted to let the three go. He wanted to keep his position and things turned out [well] for us. “The gelding has been a huge part of it,” he said. “He's had some nagging little setbacks and he's just a super talented horse. I'd like to string some races together with him now. Will [son and assistant, Sacco] and our staff here in New York did a great job; Bruce Jackson did a great job at Fair Hill with his rehab–he's a really fun horse and we're very happy to have him in the barn. “We always thought he had the talent and he needed to be gelded probably as a 2-year-old, but he was nicely bred–the late Steve Brunetti [Red Oak Stable] bred him and it was fitting that he was the last horse that he watched as an owner before he passed away [in April 2024],” Sacco added. “He called me from the hospital, and it was very touching as he and I were dear friends. He [Just Beat the Odds] had the potential early on and, as a gelding, he's just flourished. Everything has come together. He has many gears, and the good horses have the gears–when they come to you, they have the ability to take off. He's a cool horse and all the credit goes to my son and the staff in New York.”   Pedigree Notes: The 31st graded stakes winner for Munnings (by Speightstown), Just Beat the Odds adds his name to a growing list of higher-level scorers for the Coolmore America stallion like Jack Christopher, El Deal, Howard Wolowitz and also Barkley, who is on the same Munnings-Medaglia d'Oro cross. The winner is his dam's last registered foal of record. Bella d'Oro was sent to Stonesider Gold for 2026. Just Beat the Odds is part of an extended female family which includes GSW Keri Belle (Empire Maker) and MSW Carbonite (Aldebaran). Saturday, Aqueduct ELITE POWER S.-GIII, $242,500, Aqueduct, 12-6, 3yo/up, 6f, 1:09.99, ft. 1–JUST BEAT THE ODDS, 120, g, 5, by Munnings                 1st Dam: Bella d'Oro, by Medaglia d'Oro                 2nd Dam: Rangoon Belle, by Alysheba                 3rd Dam: Rangoon Ruby (Ire), by Sallust (GB) 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. O-Donna Wright; B-Red Oak Stable (KY); T-Gregory D. Sacco; J-Manuel Franco. $137,500. Lifetime Record: 13-5-6-1, $345,495. Werk  Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Acoustic Ave, 120, g, 5, Maclean's Music–Rock Ave. Road, by Street Boss. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($200,000 2yo '22 OBSAPR). O-A. Bianco Holding Limited; B-Chester Broman & Mary R. Broman (NY); T-Linda Rice. $50,000. 3–St. Jude, 120, h, 6, Speightster–Aly Doll, by War Chant. 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. O/B-Jeremiah Kane (KY); T-Benjamin W. Perkins, Jr. $30,000. Margins: 2 3/4, 1, 2 3/4. Odds: 1.47, 6.22, 10.20. Also Ran: El Grande O, Full Moon Madness. Scratched: Subrogate. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Chalky Just Beat The Odds Seizes Elite Power Stakes At Aqueduct appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Nearly eight months of racing inactivity proved no obstacle for Just Beat the Odds, who fired fresh to defeat Acoustic Ave and three other rivals in the $242,500 Elite Power Stakes (G3) Dec. 6 at Aqueduct Racetrack.View the full article

Well it appears you were all at the same location so that could be a localised 4G or 5G congestion issue.  There have been issues with ONE and SPARK capacity in recent weeks and also with cell tower upgrades. Then again you could be using a 2G or 3G nokia clamshell. Regardless the issue is most likely a network issue with a congestion point somewhere.  NOT an app issue.   Looking at the issue you experienced it could very well indicate a growing pain problem - which looking at it positively is a good sign.

Life and Times (Justify), the least experienced runner in the field, impressed in his belated debut, wiring a field over course and distance Nov. 1. by 5 3/4 lengths to earn a 94 Beyer Speed Figure. The 3-5 favorite on the step up Saturday, he had little issue handling this group of winners, pressuring Commuted (Gun Runner) for the early lead through the half in :46.60. Once in command, he drew off comfortably to lead this group in by 6 3/4 lengths with Dreamlike (Gun Runner) closing from last to be second. Silky Serenade, who sold for $850,000 at FTKNOV in 2018, is already the dam of Restless Rider (Distorted Humor), GISW, $894,160 who herself sold for $525,000 at Keeneland November last month. Life and Times has a 2-year-old full-sister who is his dam's last reported foal though she was bred to Munnings for 2026. 7th-Aqueduct, $88,000, Alw, 12-6, (NW1$X), 3yo/up, 1m, 1:35.32, ft, 6 3/4 lengths. LIFE AND TIMES (g, 4, Justify–Silky Serenade, by Unbridled's Song) Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $95,150. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Michael B. Tabor; B-Chelston (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher.   The post Life And Times Stays Perfect Against Winners At Aqueduct appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Except the video camera is not on the official finish line therefore the angle is incorrect. There have already been a number of similar instances with the camera failing in the last two seasons.  If I recall correctly one involved tge Stewards over turning the Judges decision.  

Hastings Park announced Dec. 5 that it would cease conducting Thoroughbred racing, ending more than 130 years of racing at the British Columbia venue.View the full article