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The Jockey Club of America has released the list of mares in the 2026 Mare Incentive Program, which waives registration fees for certain 2027 foals of mares that meet the criteria, the organization said on Friday. The list of mares in the 2025 pilot program was searched more than 3,100 times and 228 mares were bred as part of the program. “We were pleased to see how many searches were performed and how many mares were brought back into production,” said James L. Gagliano, president and COO, The Jockey Club. “The feedback has been extremely positive and we look forward to seeing how many more mares are brought back next year.” “This is such a fantastic tool for breeders,” said David O'Farrell, owner and manager of Ocala Stud. “We saw a few very nice mares that were part of the program this year, and we hope to see more from the 2026 list.” The criteria are for mares divided into two age groups. The first are for mares from 6 to 9 years old as of January 1, 2026: A registered Thoroughbred; Name registered with The Jockey Club; No race starts in the past two years (2024 and 2025); Not reported as the dam of a foal in the past two years; Not reported as covered by a stallion in the past two years; Not exported to a foreign country from the USA, Canada, or Puerto Rico with the export as the last movement of record; Not reported dead. The second are for mares from 10 to 19 years old as of January 1, 2026. These mares must meet the criteria above and must have produced a registered foal in 2022 and/or 2023. The 2026 list of mares meeting the criteria comprises 22,243 mares. In 2025, there were 23,090 mares. The report of Mare Incentive Program mares is available to anyone with an IR account and is filterable by 12 data elements, including sire, dam sire, age, money earned, and class of race achieved. Users can also search by mare name. The list includes all mares that meet the criteria for their age group. To learn more about the Mare Incentive Program, visit www.registry.jockeyclub.com. The post Jockey Club Releases 2026 List For Mare Incentive Program appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After two days of deliberation, on Friday, the Australian Turf Club (ATC) successfully stalled the appointment of an administrator, after the NSW Supreme Court ruled there was no persuasive evidence the club faced imminent insolvency. The decision followed a two-day hearing, culminating in a significant legal win for the ATC, with Justice Francois Kunc granting an injunction preventing Racing NSW from placing the club into administration until a full Supreme Court hearing scheduled for February 18 and 19, 2026. Racing NSW's case to appoint an administrator hinged on the belief that the ATC had not done enough to improve the club's commercial performance or resolve serious financial issues, after issuing the club with a show-cause notice in September. Earlier in the week, Racing NSW announced they would remove the ATC board and install an administrator. In response, the ATC sought an injunction, arguing Racing NSW does not have the legal authority to force the club into administration. Justice Kunc said he would extend the injunction that had been put in place earlier in the week, meaning the ATC's directors will remain in control until the court hands down a final decision. In outlining the ATC's position, ATC's legal counsel Scott Robertson argued Racing NSW had exceeded its regulatory powers, suggesting the move was driven by a breakdown in the relationship between the two bodies following disagreements over the proposed sale of Rosehill racecourse. The sale was ultimately rejected by ATC members in May. “We say this is a regulator that's lost its way in that it's failed to understand the scope of its functions,” Robertson told the court. “It is principally a regulator, and this regulator has taken it upon itself to act as a supervisor of commercial decisions for our client… which goes beyond its scope.” Counsel for Racing NSW, Oliver Jones SC, countered that the Thoroughbred Racing Act required the regulator to act “in the public interest and the interest of the horse racing industry as a whole in New South Wales”. The Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996 is currently under the Hazzard review. Jones argued Racing NSW differed from other regulators due to its broader statutory responsibilities. He stated that Racing NSW was a regulator unlike others “in the sense that its statutory functions include not just a requirement to enforce the law or regulate what people are doing, but in fact to further the commercial aspects of the horse racing industry' for its 'betterment and welfare'.” Jones also raised concerns about Racing NSW's own financial exposure, pointing to its role as guarantor on a $30 million loan the ATC must repay to the Commonwealth Bank by October 10 next year. He said refinancing talks had not advanced sufficiently. In addition, the court ruled the ATC is permitted to fill a member-elected vacancy on its board. “The Board of the Australian Turf Club welcomes today's decision and will now continue to work diligently and collaboratively with all stakeholders to continue normal racing and Club operations,” ATC chairman Tim Hale said in a statement. The post Judge Blocks Racing NSW’s Move Over The ATC appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sunday, Hanshin, Japan, post time: 3.40 p.m., ASAHI HAI FUTURITY STAKES-G1, ¥135,480,000, 2yo, 1600mT Field: Good Piece (GB) (Kingman {GB}), White Orchid (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), Ecoro Alba (Jpn) (Mozu Ascot), Cosmo Red (Jpn) (California Chrome), Storm Thunder (Jpn) (Henry Barows {Jpn}), Tagano Aralia (Jpn) (Mr Melody), Corteo Soleil (Jpn) (Win Bright {Jpn}), Cavallerizzo (Jpn) (Saturnalia {Jpn}), Spe Luce (Jpn) (Rey De Oro {Jpn}), Diamond Knot (Jpn) (Bricks And Mortar), Kakuuchi (Jpn) (Admire Mars {Jpn}), Admire Quads (Jpn) (Real Steel), Realize Sirius (Jpn) (Poetic Flare {Ire}), Red Ligare (Jpn) (Maurice {Jpn}). TDN Analysis: Admire Quads looms large here, but only a head separated him and Cavallerizzo in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes. G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup hero Ecoro Alba is another attempting to remain perfect, while the same can be said for the G3 Niigata Nisai Stakes scorer Realize Sirius. There are also a trio of first-out winners stepping up to group class for the first time, including White Orchid and Cosmo Red. Click here for the complete field. Click here for the preview. The post Black-Type Analysis: Admire Quads Rematches With Cavallerizzo In Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Undefeated in two starts, Junko Kondo's Admire Quads  anchors the advance markets for Sunday's G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin. The one-mile race looks to be contentious, as the top four betting choices are split by inches by the betting public. By Real Steel, like this year's GI Breeders' Cup Classic/G1 Saudi Cup hero Forever Young, the colt delivered in a Tokyo contest in October, before rattling home in a record 1:33.10 for the 1600 metres at Kyoto in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes on November 15. He had Silk Racing's Cavallerizzo (Saturnalia) back in second that day. Ryusei Sakai has the call, and the duo will leave from stall 12 in the 14-horse field. Trainer Yasuo Tomomichi said, “The jockey [Ryusei Sakai] has been working him on the woodchip course and thinks the horse's footwork has improved. He's easy to switch on and off, and there doesn't seem to be any bad points with him. He's relaxed too. Changing to the Hanshin course shouldn't pose any problems either. He's a horse with a lot of speed and power, so I'll look forward to what he can do in a Grade 1 race.” Another unbeaten group winner is Masatoshi Haramura's Ecoro Alba (Mozu Ascot). Triumphant in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup over the Asahi Hai Futurity distance in October, the colt was first seen breaking his maiden at Niigata in July. Trainer Yasuhito Tamura said, “His workload's been sufficient, and I think what he's been doing in training has been good enough. The outer course at Hanshin should suit him, and we've considered this when working him. I hope he can run his own race and get a good result.” G3 Niigata Nisai Stakes hero Realize Sirius (Poetic Flare) is also protecting a flawless record. Stepping out in June to win a newcomers' affair over 1600 metres, his group victory was accomplished at that same distance in August. Off since, he will leave from gate 13 under Akihide Tsumura. Said trainer Takahisa Tezuka, “He's improved for his recent work, and despite the ground condition of the training track, his times weren't bad. More than the transportation itself, on arrival at the course, we'll need to keep him calm, so we might put blinkers on him. There are plenty of good horses in the race this time, but if he can be sharp enough and get into the flow of things, he should be capable of running a good race.” Diamond Knot took three tries to find the winner's circle, and, after a second in the Momiji Stakes in October, put his stamp on the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo over 1400 metres in November. The son of Bricks And Mortar represents Kaneko Makoto and will leave from stall 10 under Christophe Lemaire. “He's had a good workload, and there's been no change in the way he's moving,” said trainer Yuichi Fukunaga. “He starts well in his races, so I've thought the shorter trips in his runs would be good, although we've gradually increased the distances of his races and he's been fine. He has a lot of power, and has done everything right leading up to this race.” White Orchid (Kizuna), Cosmo Red (California Chrome) and Red Ligare (Maurice) are entering on the back of first-out wins. The first-named filly won over course and distance in September. Cosmo Red, the other filly in the 14-horse field, has been seen in action once, when taking a Kyoto 1400-metre affair on November 8. Red Ligare claimed a Kyoto contest over this trip at the end of November. The post Much To Admire In Asahi Hai Futurity Field appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jay Rooney INVINCIBLE IBIS - R11 (5) Brilliant winner of his past two starts and can go on with it here   Owen Goulding KEMPES - R10 (6) Has finally drawn a barrier and the 1,400m trip might be his sweet spot   Trackwork Spy INVINCIBLE IBIS - R11 (5) In red-hot form and looks set to relish the step up to the 1,600m distance   Phillip Woo ALSONSO - R4 (1) Is a live chance down in grade over his favourite Sha Tin trip   Shannon (Vincent Wong) SUNNY Q - R2 (7) Had excuses last start and should...View the full article

These types of injuries take time and patience.  It will be frustrating for Lily, as it has been for jockeys in a similar position but, she's young with strength and courage.  If she has to miss a season or two, what does it matter?

I had heard potentially Lily Sutherland was faced with hanging up the boots due to an issue with vertigo or balance or something to that effect. B

Sir Johnny Weatherby KCVO, owner-breeder and a member of one of racing's most distinguished families, has died at the age of 66. A seventh-generation member of the dynasty which has become synonymous with the administration of British racing and breeding, Weatherby owned Preston Lodge Stud in Oakham and was the breeder of dual Cheltenham Festival winner Presenting Percy as well as Top Wood, who won the Aintree Foxhunters' Chase in his colours during the 2019 Grand National meeting. A keen amateur jump jockey in his younger days, he was appointed chairman of the family firm Weatherbys in 1993, having started work at the company in 1979. His brother Roger is CEO of Weatherbys Banking Group. For nine years, until 2020, Weatherby served as Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot, where he had been chairman since 2008. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2020. In an interview with TDN in 2018, Weatherby spoke of his family's deep roots within the sport, which stretch back more than 250 years to when his forebear James Weatherby was appointed secretary of the Jockey Club and Keeper of the Match Book in 1770.  He said, “My brother Roger and I are very proud of the longevity of our business and the constant connection with our family through seven generations, as well as our involvement with the origins of the thoroughbred. We are fully aware of our continuing responsibilities to the industry. Our role as custodians of the General Stud Book is very important to us. James Weatherby, the nephew of the business's founder, published the very first volume in 1791 – the founding record of the breed. That's a tangible, vital piece of Turf history, alongside the Racing Calendar, which we also still publish. Tesio enthusiastically referenced those two works as 'the most imposing and dependable source of information the world has ever known'.” A statement released by Weatherbys on Friday morning read, “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Sir Johnny Weatherby who died yesterday aged 66 following a life of peerless service to horseracing. “Sir Johnny was a figure of immense stature within our sport.  “From his early days as an amateur jockey for David Nicholson to his transformative tenure as Chairman of Weatherbys (1993 – 2022) and his distinguished service as Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot (2011 – 2020), he embodied the very best of the Turf's traditions, while driving the industry into the modern era. “A Member of the Jockey Clubs of both Britain and the USA and Chairman of the International Stud Book Committee, Johnny was a global ambassador for the Thoroughbred. “Yet, he will be remembered most by his friends and peers for his energy, foresight, ambition and unwavering dedication to the integrity of the sport. “He was a man who moved with equal ease through every corner of the racing world. “His loss leaves a significant gap in the administrative and social heart of the industry. “The Weatherby family has requested privacy at this time.”   The post ‘A Life of Peerless Service to Horseracing’: Sir Johnny Weatherby Dies at 66  appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

I note the win pools down on last year at Ascot Park, a mare race last year reached 17000, this year best is 12 for the Cup, but remember the up to 5 grand on fixed would be impacting, but I do think this meeting supposedly southlands best has been demoted a bit by Ashburton on Sunday a big percentage of the money in stakes left Southland, and as usual it's the well run larger establishments doing it, a smaller number taking the vast majority of the spoils.