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His Great Grand-dam was a NZ bred mare by Lordship.

Captains Mistress blocked behind leap to fame in straight, certainly should have finished closer, but LTF a hard horse to pass. Looks like a big future ahead.

I see the usual tripe on red neck cafe with fuck knuckle and his low intellect, deadhead mates. The irony is that they are so deluded, they honestly believe someone like Matt Ballesty is actually going to engage them in public forum..........................duh? What did you do today Matt, well I got into this discussion with these characters called Fuck Knuckle, No Mates and We're Doomed about the future of racing in NZ.....yeah right. As clever as you has-beens think you are, which you aren't, it ain't going to happen

Rusty Arnold has banked nearly $92.4 million in purse earnings from 13,623 starters since going out on his own in 1975. He has reached seven figures in purses earned in 40 of the last 41 years, reaching a career high of $5,603,177 in 2025.View the full article

After two unsuccessful tries on turf to open up his 3-year-old campaign, Starry Night Racing's Fulmine has relished the switch back to dirt, landing his first stakes win emphatically in the $107,500 Hutcheson Stakes March 14 at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

Pablo Morales is one of the lucky ones. The accomplished rider is hanging up his tack for good while healthy, happy, fit, and fulfilled. View the full article

After a less-than-ideal sixth-place effort in the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), Incredibolt needed a boost to his Kentucky Derby (G1) hopes. Winning the Virginia Derby did just that. View the full article

Veteran gelding Sumter bested eastern invader Quereme Pass by a nose to earn his first graded stakes victory March 14 in a thrilling edition of the San Simeon Stakes (G3T) for older horses going about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hill at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Tejano Twist wins the Whitmore Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park by 2 lengths, just 13 days after his last start.View the full article

Gary Biszantz, who bought his first Thoroughbred for $400 at age 21 in 1956 and was still active in the sport nearly 70 years later, passed away Saturday afternoon after an accidental fall, according to Mike Owens, long-time manager of his Cobra Farm. Owens added that Biszantz's wife, Betty, and six daughters were all with him at the time. Biszantz established Cobra Farm in the 90s, selling it last year after enjoying 480 winners, 32 in stakes and four at Grade I level, and twice went down the Derby trail, first with Cobra King and later with Old Trieste. Among his leadership roles in the sport were four terms as chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA). He was also a member of The Jockey Club and was involved in the NTRA Racing Integrity and Drug Testing Task Force. In addition, Biszantz founded Tranquility Farm (the Harry A. Biszantz Memorial Center) in California, a facility dedicated to aftercare. Alongside his Thoroughbred ventures, Biszantz was instrumental in Cobra Golf, which manufactures high-end golf equipment. In 1996, Biszantz sold Cobra Golf to American Brands for $756 million. Services are pending. For more on Biszantz's colorful life, click to read a profile by Chris McGrath published late last year. The post Gary Biszantz Passes Away After Fall appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bottle of Rouge, trained by Bob Baffert and owned by his wife, Jill, wins the March 14 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs.View the full article

Maori Time (1.51.5) , a very fast mare trained by ex-pat kiwi Brent Lilley. a fine trainer who specialises with trotters in Victoria. He trained Queen Elida to fast times recently as well . Brent learnt his craft working at Barry Purdon's in his youth days. also a very fine trainer of trotters for decades. She had a crack at that big Sweden Trot , the mega rich Elitloppitt in 2018 when sent along sponsored by Aldebaran Park. when at her fast peak. but failed unfortunately. Interdominion Grand Final Trot winners Just Believe and The Locomotive also attempted Sweden, and failed , since then . They must have bloody good trotters up that way lol. The Locomotive has a mile time of 1.52.1 so was 2nd best before Keayang Zahara came along. he's now 3rd best (fastest) after her astonishing Win last night.

Aussie continue to produce outstanding staying champions…

Nope, plenty of other ways to gamble other than Entain…

Spendthrift's Goodall (f, 3, Yaupon–Moon Over Mag Bay, by Malibu Moon) made it two in a row Saturday, capturing Oaklawn Park's Purple Martin Stakes in authoritative fashion. Shipped in from Fair Grounds for the six-furlong test, Goodall was overshadowed in the wagering by 8 1/4-length track and trip debut winner River Wind (Lexitonian). The latter hopped at the break and settled in third, just to the inside of Goodall, who pressured the :21.53 and :44.70 pace set by You're in Heaven (Global Campaign) from the inside. Taken back off the heels of the frontrunner, Goodall shifted to the outside and quickly collared her. The bay surged clear, laid down a :56.63 split for the five furlongs, and found more down the lane, drawing clear to post a 4 1/2-length win over River Wind, who shook free from traffic off the turn after some tight moments that saw her brush the rail. Unveiled Jan. 17 in a six-furlong maiden special weight at Fair Grounds, Goodall set all the pace that day only to be passed late. After finishing second, she returned in a similar maiden at the same track and distance Feb. 14 and ran out a determined half-length victress. Mark Toothakre purchased Goodall's dam for $20,000 at the 2021 Keeneland November sale, then bred Goodall in partnership with William and Corrine Heiligbrodt. The trio sold the filly for $62,000 as a yearling at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July sale to Tom McCrocklin, who reoffered her at last year's OBS Spring sale, where Spendthrift came on board to purchase her for $525,000. Toothakre is Spendthrift's stallion sales manager, while Yaupon stands at the Central Kentucky farm. Goodall's dam has a 2-year-old full-sister to Goodall, who brought $50,000 from Briggs Stakes at last year's Fasig-Tipton July sale, and was bred back to Yaupon for 2026. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. GOODALL ($12.00) and Erik Asmussen dash home in the $150,000 Purple Martin Stakes at @OaklawnRacing for @SpendthriftFarm and trainer Steve Asmussen. Another winner by the @SpendthriftFarm stallion Yaupon. pic.twitter.com/uYqFzfbNnh — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) March 14, 2026 PURPLE MARTIN S., $150,000, Oaklawn, 3-14, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:08.78, ft. 1–GOODALL, 119, f, 3, by Yaupon 1st Dam: Moon Over Mag Bay, by Malibu Moon 2nd Dam: Believe in Charlie, by Indian Charlie 3rd Dam: Zehoorr, by Storm Cat ($62,000 Ylg '24 FTKJUL; $525,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Spendthrift Farm LLC; B-Mark Allen Toothaker, William Heiligbrodt & Corrine Heiligbrodt (KY); T-Steven M. Asmussen; J-Erik Asmussen. $85,500. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0, $136,500. 2–River Wind, 119, f, 3, Lexitonian–Rachae Leigh, by Stormin Fever. ($20,000 Wlg '23 KEENOV; $155,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Turman Racing Stable, LLC, Resilient Six Stables, LLC and TJR Thoroughbreds; B-Javie Woodstock, LLC & Javier Hernandez (KY); T-Norm W. Casse. $28,500. 3–Our Two Girls, 119, f, 3, Caravaggio–Candy Apple Red, by Curlin. ($165,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Shamrock Stables LLC (Rob Hutcherson), MJM Racing and Magdalena Racing; B-WinStar Farm, LLC (KY); T-Kenneth G. McPeek. $14,250. Margins: 4HF, HF, 2 1/4. Odds: 5.00, 0.70, 5.50. Also Ran: Wrong Shoes, You're in Heaven, Front Runnin, Not a Lady. The post Yaupon’s Goodall Takes the Purple Martin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Cherokee Nation returned to the work tab March 14, 15 days after posting a 103 Equibase Speed Figure in a scintillating maiden win at Santa Anita Park. Also on the tab was Journalism. View the full article

10 years on and where are we? Industry Update | RACE Awapuni Track NZTR and RACE Inc. would like to thank participants, memfor their patience and support during what has been a difficult period for racing at RACE Awapuni. New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing | March 11, 2026 Background The RACE Awapuni track had been experiencing performance issues, which ultimately led to a full reconstruction of the surface. After several years of work, the track returned to racing on 25 April 2025. Unfortunately, a slip in the first race resulted in the meeting being abandoned, and there has been no racing at RACE Awapuni since. New to the role, NZTR’s Chief Executive Officer Matt Ballesty, with the approval of the Board of Directors, engaged independent specialist and internationally respected track adviser Liam O’Keeffe. Given the investment was significant, the decision was made to determine whether the new surface could be remediated to provide a safe and consistent racing surface. A range of initiatives were trialled, including verti-draining and surface treatments designed to soften the track profile. While some progress was made, a further slip some months later during morning gallops confirmed that the surface could not be signed off as safe for racing. The track was proving inconsistent - capable of performing adequately one day and presenting unacceptable risk the next. What Has Been Learned A review of the original project has highlighted a number of challenges in both governance and delivery. Issues relating to design accountability, engineering oversight and overall project coordination contributed to the outcome. In hindsight, additional racecourse construction expertise could have been better integrated into the project. NZTR acknowledges that elements of the original RACE Awapuni track design were not aligned with the performance expectations of a premier racing venue hosting 20+ meetings annually. However, the work completed has not been entirely lost. Key components of the drainage system, irrigation infrastructure and parts of the base profile meet the required standards, meaning elements of the existing investment can likely be incorporated into the long-term solution. Independent Technical Review Following NZTR’s decision in November 2025 that there would be no further racing at RACE Awapuni this season, NZTR engaged Evergreen Turf, the specialists responsible for the successful Hastings track remediation, to undertake a comprehensive independent technical review. Working alongside local track managers, the RACE Inc. Board and NZTR consultant Liam O’Keeffe, Evergreen Turf conducted detailed soil testing, forensic analysis and investigations into suitable sand sources. Evergreen Turf’s technical assessment confirmed that while parts of the existing infrastructure remain sound, the underlying soil profile presents a fundamental constraint to achieving the long-term performance required of a premier racing venue. The Path Forward NZTR and RACE Inc. are now working closely together to determine the most appropriate long-term solution for RACE Awapuni. Planning work is well underway, with both organisations aligned on the need to deliver a track that meets the performance, safety and reliability standards expected of a metropolitan racing venue. Our vision is for RACE Awapuni to become a metro-standard track, capable of hosting racing to the standard expected of a premier venue. The collective objective is to implement a solution that will enable a return to racing at RACE Awapuni by late 2027. Importantly, the independent work undertaken over recent months has significantly improved the industry’s understanding of the site and the technical requirements needed to deliver a high-performing track surface. Looking Ahead While the past year has been frustrating for participants and stakeholders, the work completed has provided the clarity required to move forward with confidence. NZTR remains committed to the long-term future of racing at RACE Awapuni and to ensuring the venue can fulfil its important role within the Central Districts racing landscape. The recent success of the Hastings track remediation demonstrates what can be achieved when specialist racecourse expertise is integrated early into a project. Those learnings will play an important role in shaping the next phase of work at RACE Awapuni. NZTR and RACE Inc. thank the industry for its patience and support as this work progresses. A further update will be provided to the industry once the preferred delivery pathway has been finalised. Issued by the Office of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing 18 Dick Street, Cambridge 3434 Tel: 0800 WINNER (946 637) International: +64 4 576 6240 office@nztr.co.nz

A horse with a wicked turn of foot is always dangerous in the lane, and Incredibolt (Bolt d'Oro) showed just how fast he could be late with a dominant score in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Racing among cover in a tightly bunched field, he watched the pace unfold through an opening sectional in :23.49 and a half-mile in 47.15 with largely no major shifts in position around him. That changed as Lockstocknpharoah (American Pharoah) led them into the final bend behind six panels in 1:11.33, and jockey Jaime Torres urged his charge to improve his position. Begging for racing room, but forced to bide his time, Incredibolt's hole finally opened up along the rail as the longtime leader drifted out to meet mounting challenges, and it was all over from there. Bolting through that open air, he quickly put several lengths on the field late to post a no-doubt-about-it victory. Grittiness (Curlin) was the best of the scramble for the minors while Confessional (Essential Quality) rounded out the trifecta. The final time was 1:47.76. Incredibolt claims 50 Kentucky Derby points with this win. Sales history: $75,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. O-Pin Oak Stud LLC; B-Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM (KY); T-Riley Mott. #7 INCREDIBOLT ($14.40) found room along the rail under @jaimetorresjcky and ran away from the field to win the $500,000 Virginia Derby at @ColonialDowns. The son of Bolt d'Oro (@spendthriftfarm) earned 50 points toward the @KentuckyDerby. @Riley_Mott trains and @PinOakStud owns. pic.twitter.com/7BJmrP8hK5 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) March 14, 2026 The post Blink and You Missed Him: Incredibolt Bounds Home to Stylish Virginia Derby Score appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Yes! I think that might have been the one! just for the record! I won my share of races! love fighting out those close finishes!!! I am active in my local community around recycling bikes and scooters! Amusingly, the only thing that I actually got from the family estate was the 1962 red scooter! It gets brought out to show how we did it 'old school'!!! It has been taken to 'show something old' day a few times! For the record! The modern ones are 1000% better, brought two at the Police Auction the other day, $10 bid! 11.70 with com... I was happy to find out one of them is a 'real fast' one! I keep to a safe speed on my first go!!!

Actually greyhound racing exists in more countries than you think,the only have legal betting in 5 countries

I will, later.. am getting ready for Wingatui!

Cheltenham Festival races that begin on bends were pinpointed as a key problem by jump jockeys March 14 in the wake of a string of unsatisfactory starts during jump racing's biggest four days of the season. View the full article

Dahman's EMBLAZE (f, 3, Yaupon–Lady Lumberjack, by Forestry) did plenty wrong making her belated debut in a five-furlong turf sprint to close out the Saturday program at Tampa, did her best work when it mattered most to don cap and gown at first asking. Drawn widest in a field of 10, the $350,000 OBS April graduate was forced to her outside at the break, but was angled back towards the inside by Samuel Marin and sat more or less a midfield trip, eating a fair bit of kickback. Under the pump, but going well enough as they made the stretch, Emblaze was angled out with Marin looking to come to the outside of all of those ahead of her, but Emblaze had other ideas and maintained an inside track. Pulled out once more inside the final eighth of a mile, she finally kept a straight course and surged past favored Sutura (Vekoma) for the victory, keying a Spendthrift-sired 1-2. Emblaze was meant to make her career debut at Gulfstream on Jan. 30, but ran off during the post parade and was withdrawn. Sales history: $300,000 Wlg '23 KEENOV; $275,000 Ylg '24 FTKJUL; $225,000 RNA Ylg '24 FTKOCT; $350,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O-Dahman; B-Clearsky Farms (KY); T-Miguel Clement 9th-Tampa Bay Downs, $32,000, Msw, 3-14, 3yo, f, 5fT, :56.70, fm, 1/2 length. EMBLAZE (f, 3, Yaupon–Lady Lumberjack {MGSP, $205,200}, by Forestry) Sales history: $300,000 Wlg '23 KEENOV; $275,000 Ylg '24 FTKJUL; $225,000 RNA Ylg '24 FTKOCT; $350,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $18,560. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Dahman; B-Clearsky Farms (KY); T-Miguel Clement. The post Yaupon Firster Emblaze Fires Late To Graduate at Tampa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

My dad was involved with the old Canterbury Park Trotting Club, before it and New Brighton amalgamated and became the Met. I heard tales of CC Devine, Lord Module's habitual tardiness at the start could be dealt with by CC rattling chains behind him...

Might have been Lyttelton Street? parallel, but wide with trees and grass berm...plenty of room for a canter!