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Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. was more than happy Jan. 25 to report that Skippylongstocking and White Abarrio had exited the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park in good order.View the full article

just watched that interview. Orange saying he was surprised go home denise was favorite and thought pre race she was a false favorite.Orange such a good driver you can never discount anything he drives,that being the mistake i made on this occasion. on the positive side,while i have only been able to watch the last 2 unhinged posted contents on my computer for the last year or so as it would not go back any further than that,i was showing the wife the unhinged content on my phone last night and discovered that if i go onto unhinged via my phone i can see all the recent things that have been posted and got to see all yesterdays interviews.Im pleased i found that out.

What spin? $38m worth of bloodstock sold Day 1. Average and mean up. Very bouyant.

Yeah I'm surprised that @Newmarket didn't know that. Perhaps he doesn't like the wagering monopoly the HKJC has and doesn't tune in.

interesting. coalition for the protection of racehorses,i didn't even know there was such a thing. I guess they must have moved on now the greyhounds are going to be shut down. peter profit website highlighting this race as well. the most disappointing thing,as i keep highlighting,was they have ammunition to fire all because the horse fell .. and just imagine,if these people criticising the harness industry,cottoned on to the fact the stipes decided there was nothing wrong with the 2 juniors knocking over the driverless horse,yet incredibly instead chose to speak to j dunn,the very driver who showed common sense and drove in a way which protected the safety of the driverless horse. thats been the point of my posting. I find the whole thing rather incredulous really. Had the stipes not turned a blind eye and green lighted the dangerous driving,they simply could have replied to the criticism by saying,its not the sport that is dangerous,it was inexperienced drivers poor judgment that was the casue of the fall and that the stipes have penalised those drivers,taken steps to ensure they didn't drive like that again and by doing so had made ensured the safety and well being of both driver and horses,going forward....But they didn't,instead choosing to think solely of the junior drivers and not wanting to upset them,giving the impression that drivers feelings are more important to the stipes than safety. so all this bad publicity is a self inflicted wound due to north island stipes incompetence.

Stablemates Skippylongstocking (Exaggerator) and White Abarrio (Race Day) exited their one-two finish in Saturday's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational in good shape and connections are still contemplating next moves for the 7-year-olds, according to trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr. “Nothing's signed yet. Just talking it over briefly, something like the GII Oaklawn Handicap comes into play for one of them,” Joseph said. “And also the G1 Dubai World Cup. But nothing's really been decided yet. We're going to sleep on it and then decide.” The Oaklawn Handicap will be run at Oaklawn Park Apr. 18. The Dubai World Cup is scheduled for Mar. 28 at Meydan Racecourse. Skippylongstocking was a 10-time graded stakes winner before earning his first Grade I victory at Gulfstream Saturday. “He ran fast enough at times to win one, but he never did it. People were always knocking, knocking him, saying he's not a Grade I winner, not a Grade I winner, and look, he showed up,” Joseph said. “He did it in a race that a lot of great horses have won.” Skippylongstocking rated well off the early pace under Tyler Gaffalione before rallying to catch defending champion White Abarrio in deep stretch in what was the later's first start since being controversially scratched by attending veterinarians at Del Mar just minutes before the start of the Nov. 1 GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. “Obviously, there was a lot of pressure running Abarrio after being scratched from the Breeders' Cup. You're overthinking everything–that's not the way you want to train a horse. You have to train with confidence, but we couldn't be confident because of the lack of preparation,” Joseph said. “I didn't know how he would run. Going into the race, there was no confidence. To do what he did [Saturday] was special.” Test Score (Lookin at Lucky) and One Stripe (SAf) (One World {SAf}), another pair of stablemates who finished one-two Saturday at Gulfstream, this time in the G1 Pegasus Turf World Cup Invitational, were reported in fine shape by trainer Graham Motion Sunday. “Everybody looks really good,” Motion said. “One Stripe's a little irritated about being beaten, I think, but they both seem really good.” Amerman Racing's 4-year-old homebred Test Score, second by less than a length after a troubled trip in the Nov. 29 GI Hollywood Derby, and jockey Manny Franco split horses in the stretch and held off One Stripe's dramatic late run to earn his second career Grade I victory and push his bankroll over $2 million. “I've rewatched it a lot,” Motion said. “It was hard to watch at the time. I kind of focused on One Stripe at the top of the stretch and I didn't realize that the horse he was going to nail if he got there was Test Score. It was a little bit surreal.” Hollywood Racing and Rikesh Sewgoolam's 5-year-old One Stripe, a two-time Group 1 winner at home under regular South African rider Gavin Lerena, found himself well out in the center of the turf course when they uncorked a furious late surge. “Around the three-eighths pole Gavin said [One Stripe] got a little tight and got a little intimidated there and it took him a little while to get going. Once he straightened away, it took him a while to kind of switch leads and run on, which I think is why he ended up so far out on the track. But what a brave race he ran,” Motion said. “Both jocks were great. I think the difference was the trip Manny had. It was just a perfect trip,” Motion added. “Test Score is just so resilient. He always just tries so hard. He's such a tough horse. He's a kind, kind horse in the morning but he's such a competitor.” Motion said Test Score will get some time off after racing nine times at seven different tracks in 11 months and could point for the May 2 GI Turf Classic on the Kentucky Derby undercard. “I'm definitely going to freshen him up. A race like the [Turf Classic] on Derby Day would probably make sense,” Motion said. “It's the right distance for him, it's a big purse and the timing would be good.” One Stripe was making his second start of the Championship Meet Saturday, having earned his first North American victory in a one-mile optional claiming allowance Dec. 26 and may be pointed long-term at the GI Arlington Million at Colonial Downs in August. “I really think a mile and a quarter is going to be in his scope. I think that's the kind of race I'd like to point for this summer, but I haven't really thought about his next start,” Motion said. “I really didn't think beyond the day for either one of them, but I'm not going to be in a hurry to run them back. One Stripe has had two pretty strong runs down here, so I'm not going to be looking to run him back real quick. “I've had an extraordinary amount of people reach out. I guess being on national television makes a difference, but it's very rewarding,” he added. “I'm so pleased for the South African crew. They had faith in this horse and it kind of showed to be justified that he's this kind of horse. And I couldn't be prouder of Test Score. We've been really lucky with this horse and Trikari. I'm so fortunate to have some of these nice horses for Mr. Amerman.” The post Skippylongstocking, White Abarrio Exit Pegasus in Good Order appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Prominent racehorse owner Earle Mack's The Earle I. Mack Foundation, in partnership with Project Victory, has delivered 750 additional generators to communities across Ukraine, prioritizing children and families living in the most vulnerable conditions, according to a press release from the foundation. The generators and heaters, which run on petrol or diesel, help to restore heat, light, water and online learning across Ukraine. Previously, heaters and generators delivered by the Earle I. Mack Foundation and its partners at the Pataki Center have brought critical heat and power to more than one million Ukrainians, primarily vulnerable children, helping them survive the bitter winter. The latest delivery with Project Victory brings the total number of heaters and generators donated to 1,150. “These generators have been distributed to orphanages, shelters, foster families, home schools, and households, providing children with protection from prolonged blackouts that now last eight to 20 hours per day in many regions,” said Mack. “In some frontline and recently liberated areas, electricity is unavailable for weeks at a time. By supporting these deliveries, we are helping bring stability and dignity to children and families facing extreme hardship as winter sets in.” The post Mack Foundation Delivers 750 Generators to Vulnerable Ukrainians appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Doing rather well for himself over in Hong Kong.

Day 1 without the spin 290 lots 20 withdrawn 207 sold 63 Passed (23.3%) 72 NZ buyers (34.8% of the 207 sold) David Ellis 11 lots ($3.15 mil av $286,400) plus 1 for Fortuna ($60K) I think TA have about 30 syndicates, so still a few to buy today and Book 2

The betting public couldn't take their eyes off him before the race, and Code Review (Uncle Mo) never stopped going in the lane after posting brisk early fractions, striding home to become his late sire's newest 'TDN Rising Star. presented by Hagyard' at Gulfstream Park. Code Review left the gates as the 3-5 favorite and stepped forward to contest the pace through an opening quarter in :21.80, and a half in :44.90. On a narrow advantage at the head of affairs with challengers mounting bids on both sides, he responded when called in the stretch, and extended his margin just enough to comfortably defeat the closers. Amberjack (Complexity) and Royal Crescent (Quality Road) were the looming dangers late, but were well beaten in second and third, respectively. The victor is a full-brother to the ill-fated Laoban and a half-sibling to the dam of GSW Abientot (Not This Time). Sales history: $200,000 Wlg '23 FTKNOV; $575,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. O-C2 Racing Stable, LLC, Reimer, Ken T., JRM Stables, LLC and Bobo, Tami; B-Longfield Stables (KY); T-Saffie Joseph Jr. CODE REVIEW ($3.20) surged home under @iradortiz and won on debut in the 3rd at @Gulfstreampark. The full brother to Laoban is conditioned by @SaffieJosephJr for owners @C2RacingStable, Ken Reimer, JRM Stables, & Tami Bobo. Start a Pick 4 here: https://t.co/jLQPq6YsJi pic.twitter.com/Vy5BKXy4TS — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 25, 2026 The post Uncle Mo’s Code Review a New ‘Rising Star’ for Late Stallion at Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hong Kong superstars Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising dominated local rivals in their group 1 victories Jan. 25 at Sha Tin Racecourse as both continued assaults on the record books.View the full article

Yep that was the on course tip bet on biff

Eva Maria Bucher Haefner inducted into the ITBA's Hall Of Fame at a memorable awards ceremony on Saturday evening Edmond Mahony, Joe Osborne and Eva Maria Bucher Haefner were the big winners at this year's Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards ceremony that took place at The Heritage Hotel in County Laois on Saturday. The awards kicked off with a passionate speech from ITBA chairman and Irish National stud boss Cathal Beale where he warned the room that, “we can be certain that there is great uncertainty” with a view towards world economics. He also highlighted the importance of successful indigenous industries like horse racing to Ireland given it provides the government with a significant return on investment. Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, joked that he had a pretty daunting task in following Beale's speech but reiterated that racing's voice is being heard at Government level. He also shared that he had been racing on various occasions throughout the past 12 months and was said to be impressed by the facilities on offer at different tracks. Heydon backed up points made by Beale in that racing cannot afford to rest on its laurels. He said, “It's really important for people within the industry to be aware that there are different voices. We can't be complacent and Cathal's call to continue to do more and to continue to tell that story, I completely agree with.” Heydon added, “Whenever I go away on trips, be that promoting our beef, Irish whiskey and beyond, I always try to incorporate the Irish thoroughbred industry. When I was in Japan and Kentucky, I was able to call on my connection to racing. I am not sure where I am being sent for St Patrick's Day – I will find out on Tuesday – but I hope there will be a connection to a horse wherever I am being sent!” Mahony was presented with the Wild Geese Award in absentia as he was unable to attend the ceremony. Former Tattersalls director Martin Mitchell, Goffs chief Henry Beeby and BBA Ireland's Patrick Cooper spoke affectionately about the Tattersalls chairman while Mitchell recounted how he knew from the very beginning that Mahony was a little bit different. He said, “One of my first memories of Edmond was when he was in his early twenties. Captain Ken Watt was the Tattersalls chairman at the time and told me we had this young guy coming from Ireland. We sat down in the seats together and watched the sale progress a little when he arrived. It got near lunchtime and I thought, a 20-year-old would want a beer or two and maybe a bit of lunch. When I suggested that, he just looked at me with disbelief and said, 'I just want to watch the sale'. I went off and had my couple of beers and some food. Meanwhile, Edmond was still there watching the sale. I can remember thinking it was quite unusual for someone of that age to be like that. But as I got to know Edmond, I got to see the dedication that he had for the industry and it was clear that he wanted to learn as much as he could in that first experience of Tattersalls.” That was in 1981. Mahony became chairman of the Tattersalls just 12 years later and the company has flourished under his guidance. In terms of his auctioneering style, Beeby and Cooper pointed to Mahony's ability to command the room. Meanwhile, in the pre-recorded award presentation that was filmed after Mahony's final sale as an auctioneer at Tattersalls Ireland in December, MC Leo Powell asked if there were any lingering doubts about hanging up the gavel. “I always had it in my mind to stand down after my 65th birthday,” Mahony told Powell. “I saw a lot of my predecessors hang on a bit too long. There have been some wonderful auctioneers during my time on the rostrum. I always think of Philip Myerscough, David Nagle and I always enjoyed selling with John O'Kelly. He had great energy and enthusiasm and I always felt that, when we were selling together, we were like two fast bowlers going at it. So I enjoyed that.” He added, “It's very nice to be honoured like this and I really appreciate the ITBA for thinking of me. I never think of it as an award for me, because Tattersalls is a team effort, and I have been very lucky to have been surrounded by some amazing people so this award is as much for them as it is for me.” Osborne, the former Godolphin Ireland managing director who spent 32 years working for the company, was similarly self-effacing when accepting his Contribution To The Industry award. Osborne said, “When I was saying my goodbyes at Dalham Hall Stud, I made the point of saying not to underestimate the sacrifices that our family members make for us to have careers in this industry. In my busiest year, I was out of the country 120 nights. You're getting into tax exile status when you are away that much!” Meanwhile, there was a standing ovation for Moyglare Stud's Eva Maria Bucher Haefner after she was inducted into ITBA's Hall Of Fame. Not only has the leading owner-breeder invested heavily in her own horses, but the Moyglare Stud owner has made a number of massive contributions to Irish racing behind the scenes, which was acknowledged by Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Suzanne Eade. When emulating her late father Walter Haefner, Eva Maria spoke of how Moyglare Stud evokes happy childhood memories. “I would like to thank ITBA for the award as it means a lot to me,” she said. “It fills me with pride and gratitude and I think my father would be very proud. He was the one who gave Moyglare over to me and believed in me. He thought that I could carry it on and I am pretty sure now that the three gentlemen – my father, Stan Cosgrove and Pat Smullen – will be raising a glass up above. So cheers to the gentlemen.” And the winners were… Globetrotting star Calandagan was crowned older horse of the year, with Princess Zahra Aga Khan in attendance to receive the award. Other notable attendees were Nina Carberry MEP, Michael Murphy TD and Natasha Newsome Drennan TD. Sandra Russell was the deserving recipient of the Small Breeder Award following the exploits of Grade I winner Excellent Truth while the Next Generation Award was presented to Joann Lyons of Summerhill Stables, who bred Group 2 winner Lifeplan. Special Awards were presented to close neighbours William Kennedy and James Hanly with respect to their outstanding performers Ethical Diamond and Ombudsman. Among the National Hunt honours, Ken Parkhill, breeder of Grade 1 winner Final Demand, accepted the Hurdler of the Year Award. Lecky Watson was crowned Novice Chaser of the Year, with the award accepted by Linda O'Neill on behalf of her late husband Ronnie O'Neill, a highly respected breeder and stallion master. Bambino Fever earned National Hunt Racemare of the Year, the third Willie Mullins-trained winner of the night, while Gavin Cromwell's Gold Cup winner Inothewayurthinkin was crowned Chaser Of The Year. Aidan O'Brien's Precise and True Love couldn't be separated in the two-year-old filly category while fellow Ballydoyle-trained Puerto Rico was the leading juvenile colt. The 3YO Filly of the Year Award went to Minnie Hauk while there was another tie in the 3YO Colt of the Year category, with Field Of Gold (Roundhill Stud) and Delacroix (Tepin Syndicate) sharing the honour. The post “I Am Pretty Sure That They Will Be Raising A Glass Up Above” appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Simply Minds was named the Norwegian Horse of the Year title during Norway's annual Oscargalla awards. The son of Belardo was also awarded the Norwegian Champion Miler title. Trained by Hanne Rådstoga, who was awarded the Champion Amateur Trainer title, the seven-year-old won the G3 Marit Sveaas Minnelop in August. Champion Trainer Niels Petersen was represented by the globetrotting Queen Azteca (Sharp Azteca), successful in the G3 UAE Oaks at Meydan. She was later sold to Team Valor International and transferred to the barn of Rodolphe Brisset. The filly earned the Tattersalls Achievement of the Year Award on Saturday night. Also given the Three-Year-Old of the Year award, she shared the latter with War Socks (Kameko), who competed at Royal Ascot and Glorious Goodwood. The full list of Oscargalla winners is as follows: Horse of the Year/Miler of the Year: Simply Minds (by Belardo) Two-Year-Old of the Year: Our Bear (Kodi Bear) Three-Year-Old of the Year: Queen Azteca (Sharp Azteca) & War Socks (Kameko) Filly or Mare of the Year: Capitana Bling (Invincible Army) Sprinter of the Year: Aphelios (Kodiac) Stayer of the Year: Ami De Vega (Lope De Vega) Handicap Competitor of the Year: Corazon De Leon (Slade Power) Norwegian Bred of the Year: Big Chance (Sporting Chance) Norsk Forening for Fullblodsavl Sleipner Award: Corazon De Leon (Slade Power) Ovrevoll Hesteeierforening 'Tough One' of the Year Award: Stogas Athena (Deceptor) Breakthrough of the Year/NoARK's Travel Grant/Champion Amateur Jockey: Tonje Sørvang Stable Staff Worker of the Year: Sofie Endahl Tattersalls Achievement of the Year Award: Queen Azteca's UAE Oaks victory Norsk Galopp's Recognition Award: Camilla Blom, Kjetil Kjær & Anne Petterøe for pony racing recruitment Jury's Award: Knut O Arnesen, Are Hyldmo and Hallvard Soma Champion Owner: Bling Enterprise Champion Breeder: Morten Buck Champion Trainer: Niels Petersen Champion Amateur Trainer: Hanne Rådstoga Champion Jockey: Carlos Lopez Champion Apprentice: Lorenzo Putzulu. The post Simply Minds Crowned Norwegian Horse Of The Year appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Inbox at Santa Anita. Ectot Filly Struts Her Stuff In Arcadia Phil D'Amato saddled Inbox in her American debut, and the three-year-old daughter of Ectot rolled to a 1 1/4-length victory at second asking on Saturday evening (video). Owned by Hopeless Stables, Little Red Feather Racing, Sterling Stables and Marsha Naify, the bay filly was bred by Orbis Bloodstock. Out of Trainnah (Pivotal), the April foal did not reach her reserve either time she graced the Goffs ring, passing through for €1,000 as a February Sale short yearling, and again for €5,500 during the Autumn Yearling Sale in 2024. In her lone European appearance, she ran fourth in a seven-furlong Dundalk all-weather affair in October for former owner/trainer Cormac Farrell. Her dam has six runners and three winners from six foals, with Inbox her last offspring. Under the stakes-winning second dam is G2 Mill Reef Stakes hero, G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest second and sire James Garfield. Ectot, who stood in France, has a 100% strike rate in the U.S. with Inbox's win bringing his record to two winners from two to race. Repeat Winner Farfallow Farms' Expensive Queen returned a winner at Gulfstream on January 18 (video). The daughter of Lope De Vega is trained by Brendan Walsh. The post Making Waves: You’ve Got Mail appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Maybe in the spring. Doubt they'll go beyond a mile for now. The Doncaster makes much more sense though taking on the older horses in a handicap? $4m cf the Vinery at a questionable distance for 500k. No brainer?

As usual you just continue with your Tangerine glasses & hoodie. Wrong on all accounts!

A son of Snitzel brought a session-topping NZ850,000 (€428,111) from Guy Mulcaster bidding alongside trainer Chris Waller to top the first session of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale at Karaka on Sunday. “He is a beautiful colt by champion sire Snitzel, out of a New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year, Amarelinha [Savabeel],” Mulcaster told TTR AusNZ of lot 265, which was consigned by Cambridge Stud. “I had a really good client that wanted to buy a good, good colt today and he's hopefully going to buy some good fillies tomorrow. So fingers crossed, but, you know, he was a horse we saw early, and he just stayed in my mind, and we're lucky enough to take our client to see him today, and he behaved really well. Cambridge, you can't go wrong.” The daughter of Savabeel won the G1 New Zealand Oaks in 2021 alongside three other group victories in New Zealand. Her first foal, the colt Amarzon (Almanzor), was retained by her breeders and is now two. The revamped New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale grossed NZ38,197,500 (€19,241,297) during the first day's trade at Karaka on Sunday. The clearance rate settled at 77% for 204 lots sold, up 4% from 2024. The average increased to NZ184,529 (+7%) compared to last year, while the median rose to NZ$140,000 (+16%) on 2025, but down on the record median (NZ$150,000) of 2024. Sunday's leading buyer was Te Akau Racing's David Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ), who spend NZ$3.1 million on 11 yearlings, averaging NZ$286,364. Astute Bloodstock was the leading buyer by average (two or more) at NZ$425,000 for two yearlings. Cambridge Stud was the leading vendor, with 27 lots sold for a gross of NZ$6.1 million and an average of NZ226,111. Little Avondale Stud sold six yearlings to top the category by average at NZ$289,167. Leading the way among all stallions by aggregate was Proisir, whose 23 yearlings brought NZ$4.46 million. The late Snitzel, who also had the day's top lot, led by average with two yearlings averaging NZ$705,000. Similarly to his showing at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale, Anamoe set the standard for first-season sires, with his trio of yearlings grossing NZ$1.45 million and averaging NZ$475,000. Karaka 2026 | Lot 265, $850,000 A new top lot on Day One, with the Snitzel colt out of Group One winner Amarelinha (Lot 265), purchased by @cwallerracing / @MulcasterBS for $850,000 from @CambridgeStud.#Karaka2026 #100Years pic.twitter.com/BmjotNRy7h — New Zealand Bloodstock (@KarakaChat) January 25, 2026 The post Snitzel Carries The Day As Karaka’s National Yearling Sale Begins appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Former Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior put his stamp on the G1 Stewards' Cup over 1600 metre at Sha Tin on Sunday, a 12th top-level victory for the son of Acclamation. Favoured at 1-2 in his first trip to the post since claiming a fourth consecutive score in the G1 Hong Kong Cup this past December, the eight-year-old perched just off the leading trio from the bell. Red Lion (Belardo) edged ahead of the field with 1000 metres to go, as Romantic Warrior drifted back to midfield briefly. The bay cruised willingly back up to sit second before the turn, and he kicked easily past new leader and familiar foe Lucky Sweynesse (Sweynesse) with less than 100 metres to travel without ever being asked a serious question. The margin at the line was 1 3/4 lengths, with a stubborn Lucky Sweynesse hanging on for second, 1 3/4 lengths ahead of last out G1 Hong Kong Mile hero and defending champion Voyage Bubble (Deep Field). Said rider James McDonald of the winner, who is beginning his Hong Kong Triple Crown bid, “His demeanor, his courage, his will to win, it's just in spades. It's incredible. I say it every time, but when he steps out, it's a privilege to ride such a horse of his calibre. “He began really well, and I thought it was going to be pretty smoothly run. But a few picked up, which was quite surprising, and he was always in a nice rhythm. “Gate seven out of nine gave us that opportunity to not force our hand and wait until it settled down, and I knew Voyage Bubble was three deep, and I wasn't going to give him a cart.” A winner of the G1 Jebel Hatta in the UAE, Romantic Warrior ran second in the G1 Saudi Cup in Riyadh and second in the G1 Dubai Turf returned to Dubai last April. Given some time off after he had a screw inserted into a fetlock, he won his third edition of the G2 Jockey Club Cup in November prior to his Hong Kong Cup win a month later. The second leg of the Hong Kong Triple Crown is the G1 Hong Kong Gold Cup on March 1, and the final leg is the G1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup on May 24. “I'm so proud of Romantic Warrior,” said trainer Dannny Shum, expressing his delight at the performance. “He can handle 1600 [metres], 2000, even 2400 – he can handle any distance. “We all know 2000 is his best trip, so no problem there. I'll just keep him happy, keep him healthy – it's a very easy job for me.” Pedigree Notes Romantic Warrior, who took his earnings north of $31 million with his victory on Sunday, is the best runner from the much-missed sire Acclamation. The son of Royal Applause sired 68 stakes winners, 32 of them group/graded and seven Group/Grade 1 scorers. Like former champion sire Dark Angel, Romantic Warrior is out of a mare by Street Cry, or his sire Machiavellian. The winner's dam won once at two in England and has five winners from five to race, including the stakes-placed End Of Romance (Showcasing). Her latest foals are Le Samourai (New Bay), an unraced three-year-old, and a yearling filly by Havana Grey. Second dam Folk Opera claimed the GI E. P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine, as well as the G2 Prix Jean Romanet. Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong STEWARDS' CUP-G1, HK$13,000,000, Sha Tin, 1-25, 3yo/up, 1600mT, 1:32.60, gd. 1–ROMANTIC WARRIOR (IRE), 126, g, 8, by Acclamation (GB) 1st Dam: Folk Melody (Ire), by Street Cry (Ire) 2nd Dam: Folk Opera (Ire), by Singspiel (Ire) 3rd Dam: Skiphall (GB), by Halling (300,000gns Ylg '19 TATOCT; HK$4,800,000 HRA '21 HKIS). O- Peter Lau Pak Fai; B-Corduff Stud & T J Rooney; T-Danny C S Shum; J-James McDonald; HK$7,280,000. Lifetime Record: HofY-HK, Ch. 4yo & 3x Ch. Middle Distance Horse-HK, G1SW- Aus, Jpn & UAE, G1SP-KSA, 28-21-5-0, $31,494,703. *1/2 to End Of Romance (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), SP-US. Werk Nick Rating: C+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Lucky Sweynesse (NZ), 126, g, 7, Sweynesse (Aus)–Madonna Mia (NZ), by Red Clubs (Ire). (NZ$90,000 2yo '20 NZBRTR). O- Cheng Ming Leung, Cheng Yu Ting, Cheng Mei Mei & Cheng Yu Wai; B-P L Dombroski, Explosive Breeding Ltd & S A Sharrock; T-Manfred Man; J-K Leung; HK$2,730,000. 3–Voyage Bubble (Aus), 126, g, 7, Deep Field (Aus)-Raheights (Aus), by Rahy. (A$380,000 Ylg '20 INGFEB). O-Sunshine and Moonlight Syndicate; B-Torryburn Stud (NSW); T-Ricky P F Yiu; J-Zac Purton; HK$1,495,000. Margins: 1 3/4, 1 3/4, NS. Odds: 0.50, 46.00, 2.90. Also Ran: My Wish (Aus), Sunlight Power (Aus), Beauty Joy (Aus), Galaxy Patch (Aus), Straight Arron (Aus), Red Lion (Ire). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. “WHAT AN ANIMAL!” Romantic Warrior is all class in the Stewards' Cup under @mcacajamez…#HKRacing @HKJC_Racing pic.twitter.com/FhIT9gS0jd — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) January 25, 2026 The post A Dozen Group 1s For Acclamation’s Romantic Warrior appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Local fans filled Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday not just to place bets but to witness Ka Ying Rising match a record that had stood for more than 20 years. After several days of cold weather, the temperature in Hong Kong rose above 20 degrees Celsius in late January. Attention under the sun was focused on the day’s Group One Centenary Sprint Cup (1,200m), where Rising caught up with the long-standing 17-win streak record set by Silent Witness. Fans gathered at the rails after 3pm for the sixth...View the full article

Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ka Ying Rising picked up where he left off with a tally in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. The son of Shamexpress equaled Hong Kong legend Silent Witness's mark of 17-straight wins for a Hong Kong-trained horse with his victory in the first leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series. Sent off at 1-100 for his attempt at history, the bay bounced straight to the head of affairs, before relaxing as Beauty Waves (Starspangledbanner) passed him heading into the turn. Swung two deep, he kicked past that rival in a few strides at the 400-metre mark and won geared down by 1 1/4 lengths. Helios Express (Toronado) gave his best and cut into the margin late on, but he was always chasing in vane. Fast Network (Wrote), third to Ka Ying Rising in the G1 Hong Kong Sprint Stakes in December, was another two lengths back in third. “The winning margin wasn't probably the greatest, but it's probably the most Zac [Purton] has ever eased him down, so, he had a very easy last 200 metres and he dominated as the market suggested he would,” said trainer David Hayes. Just nice to see him do it.” Added Purton, “What can I say? We've said it all with the horse. I just had to make sure my bloke was in a rhythm. I'm surprised he ran the time he ran because it didn't feel like he ran that quickly sort of mid-early in the race. Yeah, he's just different class. “I never thought I would see it [a record-equaling 17th win in a row], to be honest. It's very, very rare what Silent Witness did and what Ka Ying has been able to do so far – and let's hope he can keep going on with it. It's pretty nice when you look at the big screen and you're a long way in front, I can tell you. The remaining races of the Hong Kong Sprint Series are the 1400-metre G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup on February 22 and Ka Ying Rising's next target, as well as the G1 Chairman's Sprint Prize on April 26. Said Purton of his mount's next intended start, “He's got a big race next time, obviously he goes up in distance but he's up for it.” Said Hayes, “Last year, he worked a bit and won it [Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup], and I think he's a stronger, better horse this year. I think he will handle the 1400m beautifully. I'm really excited for the next race. It's another dimension for him. Last year, he nearly broke the course record at 1400m, and I think if the conditions are right, he can go close again.” In his long skein of victories, the G1 Everest hero returned to Sha Tin in November and added the G2 Jockey Club Sprint, before another win in the G1 Hong Kong Sprint on the Longines Hong Kong International Races last month. Pedigree Notes The gelding is one of 16 stakes winners, 11 at group level for Shamexpress, a son of O'Reilly. His other Group 1 winner is Coventina Bay, who has the Herbie Dyke Stakes and New Zealand Stakes to her credit. The first and best foal out of the dual winner Missy Moo (Per Incanto), Ka Ying Rising has a year-younger half-brother Ka Ying Glory (Turn Me Loose) who has placed in Hong Kong. Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong CENTENARY SPRINT CUP-G1, HK$13,000,000, Sha Tin, 1-25, 3yo/up, 1200mT, 1:07.66, gd. 1–KA YING RISING (NZ), 126, g, 5, by Shamexpress (NZ) 1st Dam: Missy Moo (NZ), by Per Incanto 2nd Dam: Royal Rhythm (NZ), by Rhythm 3rd Dam: Her Dynasty (NZ), by Sir Tristram (Ire) O-Ka Ying Syndicate; B-Grandmoral Lodge Racing; T-David A Hayes; J-Zac Purton; HK$7,280,000. Lifetime Record: HotY-HK, Ch. Sprinter-HK, G1SW-Aus, 20-18-2-0, HK$15,942,817. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Helios Express (Aus), 126, g, 6, Toronado (Ire)–Paris Texas (Aus), by Hinchinbrook (Aus). O-Andy Yung Ming Tai; B-C Wells; T-John Size; J-Hugh Bowman; HK$2,730,000. 3–Fast Network (NZ), 126, g, 6, Wrote (Ire)–Alberta (NZ), by Magic Albert (Aus). (NZ$30,000 Ylg '22 NZBMAR). O-Ng Hung Yau; B-K A Gillovic (NZ); T-Dennis C Y Yip; J-James McDonald; HK$1,495,000. Margins: 1 1/4, 2, NK. Odds: 0.10, 76.00, 64.00. Also Ran: Raging Blizzard (NZ), Tomodachi Kokoroe (Aus), Lucky With You (Aus), Beauty Waves (Ire). Click for the HKJC chart, PPs and sectional timing. VIDEO. 17 IN A ROW! The amazing KA YING RISING equals Silent Witness' record with an easy victory in the Centenary Sprint Cup under @zpurton! pic.twitter.com/cN2y4agion — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) January 25, 2026 The post Ka Ying Rising Brings Up 17 Straight With Centenary Sprint Cup Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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It’s been a big couple of weeks for Francis Lui Kin-wai and the stable’s incredible form continued at Sha Tin on Sunday, with the veteran trainer bagging both Class Twos and unveiling a smart debutant. Lui, who celebrated his 900th Hong Kong win last week and 67th birthday on Thursday, backed up his Sha Tin treble seven days earlier to make it eight winners from the past four meetings. Winning Wing and Invincible Shield struck in the two strongest races on the Group One undercard, while Gold...View the full article

Moments after Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress) forged into Hong Kong racing history with a record-equalling win in the HK$13 million Gr.1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday, David Hayes predicted the world’s best sprinter could potentially break Sha Tin’s 1400m course record next month. Reacting to Ka Ying Rising’s effort to post a 17th consecutive victory to match the winning streak of Silent Witness from 2002 to 2005, Hayes believes the superstar galloper can threaten Sha Tin’s 1400m record of 1m 19.92s – jointly held by Encouraging and Packing Hermod – when he contests the HK$13 million Gr.1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) on 22 February. “Last year, he worked a bit and won it (Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup), and I think he’s a stronger, better horse this year,” Hayes said. “I think he will handle the 1400m beautifully. I’m really excited for the next race. It’s another dimension for him. “Last year, he nearly broke the course record at 1400m, and I think if the conditions are right, he can go close again.” Ridden by Karis Teetan in last year’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup in the absence of regular rider Zac Purton, who was injured, Ka Ying Rising clocked 1m 20.33s. Ka Ying Rising today clocked 1m 07.66s – outside his own 1200m Sha Tin turf track record of 1m 07.20s – after being allowed to coast to the line in defeating Helios Express by one-and-a quarter lengths with Fast Network a further two lengths back. Moderately away at the start, Ka Ying Rising quickly mustered speed to lead before Matthew Chadwick drove Beauty Waves to the front. Aware of Luke Ferraris and Lucky With You lurking to his outside, Purton ensured Ka Ying Rising had clear running before unleashing the gelding from the 300m. Exploding clear, and with the race at his mercy with a four-length lead, Purton eased up noticeably over the final 200m, clocking a modest 11.47s. “The winning margin wasn’t probably the greatest, but it’s probably the most Zac has ever eased him down,” Hayes said. “So, he had a very easy last 200 metres and he dominated as the market suggested he would. Just nice to see him do it.” Ka Ying Rising improved his record to 18 wins from 20 starts and is unbeaten since February 2024 with career prizemoney of HK$129.8 million. Celebrating his fourth win in the race after victories with Aerovelocity (2016), Lucky Sweynesse (2023) and Ka Ying Rising last season, Purton said: “What can I say? We’ve said it all with the horse. “I just had to make sure my bloke was in a rhythm. I’m surprised he run the time he run because it didn’t feel like he ran that quick sort of mid-early in the race. Yeah, he just different class. “I never thought I would see it (a record-equalling 17th win in a row), to be honest. It’s very, very rare what Silent Witness did and what Ka Ying has been able to do so far – and let’s hope he can keep going on with it.” “After Silent Witness, I don’t think anyone thought they would ever see it again. Fortunately for us who are involved with the horse, he’s equalled him and can hopefully put his own benchmark. “It’s pretty nice when you look at the big screen and you’re a long way in front, I can tell you. A race is a race. You’ve still got to go out and do it and hopefully he can hold his form, which we will expect he will. “He’s got a big race next time, obviously he goes up in distance but he’s up for it.” Summing up the mood of the six beaten jockeys, Helios Express’ rider Hugh Bowman said: “Another sound, consistent performance. The slower pace didn’t suit, neither does the fast pace when you’re chasing that horse.” The Centenary Sprint Cup was the first leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series, which also includes the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup and the HK$24 million G1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) on 26 April. A HK$5 million bonus is on offer to the winner of all three legs. View the full article

NZB’s historic 100th National Yearling Sale kicked off with a solid first day of trade with increases across the average and median reflecting a healthy middle market. At the close of selling for the opening session, a total of 207 lots sold for a total aggregate of more than $38 million. The average reached $184,529, a 12% increase on the Book 1 total last year, while the median closed at $140,000, an increase of 27%. Fittingly, Cambridge Stud who have been selling yearlings for more than 70 years at the National Yearling Sale, offered the top lot of the day. The blue-blooded Snitzel colt out of Amarelinha (Lot 265) was knocked down to Chris Waller Racing and Mulcaster Bloodstock for $850,000. “He’s a beautiful colt by a champion sire out of a NZB Filly of the Year in Amarelinha,” commented bloodstock agent Guy Mulcaster. “We had a really good client who wanted to buy a good colt today, and hopefully he’s going to buy some good fillies tomorrow as well. “Buying off Cambridge Stud, you can’t go wrong,” he added. Another longstanding vendor, Hallmark Stud, offered the second top lot on Day One when Lot 93, a Super Seth colt out of Rozala, was purchased for $675,000 by KPW Bloodstock. “I thought this was just an outstanding colt, one of the best moving colts on the complex,” commented KPW Bloodstock’s Kevin ‘Milly’ Walls. Lot 93 Photo Ange Bridson NZB’s Director and Head Auctioneer Mike Kneebone commented on the first day of trade at the refreshed Book 1 Sale. “We’ve taken on a massive challenge of selling across long nine hour days. To take that risk, condensing the catalogue, it’s very rewarding to see the Sale start so well.” “There are so many good horses spread across so many good stud farms. The first 20 horses were remarkable, and that flow continued all day. “To have 19 horses make $400,000 or more on the first day, when last year there was 26 in total, it indicates how well the Sale is travelling and a very healthy middle market. “As we know the second day is when everyone has their eye in. A lot of people came here today to buy a horse and they are still waiting. “There has been great feedback about the refreshed format and having all the Book 2 horses on the ground early. “Great to see both Australia and Hong Kong so active, and the Kiwis really stepping up. The clearance rate will continue to improve overnight, and we look forward to another strong day tomorrow.” Selling continues on Monday for Day Two of Book 1, where lots 291 – 567 will go through the ring from 10am (NZT) at Karaka. The Sale is televised live on SKY Channel 263 and Freeview Channel 200 in New Zealand and on Racing.com in Australia, as well as on NZB’s website, online bidding platform and Facebook page. Catch the highlights and Lot-by-Lot footage from Day One online here. View the full results here. To enquire about Passed Lots contact Patrick Cunningham at +64 21 181 5898 or email Patrick.Cunningham@nzb.co.nz or Andrew Buick at +64 27 555 0640 or email Andrew.Buick@nzb.co.nz. Karaka 2026: Book 1, Day One Statistics (as at end of selling) 2026 BOOK 1, DAY ONE (NEW FORMAT) 2025 BOOK 1 TOTAL 2024 BOOK 1 TOTAL 2023 BOOK 1 TOTAL AGGREGATE $38,197,500 $75,332,500 $79,585,500 $70,063,000 AVERAGE $184,529 $164,841 $168,257 $151,980 MEDIAN $140,000 $110,000 $120,000 $130,000 CLEARANCE 77% 78% 78% 79% CATALOGUED 290 661 682 644 OFFERED 270 588 607 582 SOLD 207 457 473 461 TOP LOT Lot 265 Snitzel – Ameralinha (B.C) $850,000 Lot 345 Savabeel – Symphonic (Br.F) $2,400,000 Lot 21 Proisir – Donna Marie (Ch.F) $1,600,000 Lot 586 Fastnet Rock – Test the World (B.F) $1,000,000 Karaka 2026: Book 1 Day One Top Lots Lot Sire Dam Sex Vendor Purchaser Price 265 Snitzel Amarelinha Colt Cambridge Stud Chris Waller Racing / Mulcaster Bloodstock (NSW) $ 850,000 93 Super Seth Rozala Colt Hallmark Stud KPW Bloodstock (QLD) $ 675,000 102 Anamoe Save the Date Colt Cambridge Stud Mulberry Racing (NSW) $ 650,000 94 Proisir Ruqqaya Colt Trelawney Stud Yulong / Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott / Kestrel Thoroughbreds (VIC) $ 600,000 143 Snitzel Sovereign Love Filly Westbury Stud Mr Andrew Carston (Canterbury) $ 560,000 259 Savabeel Allemande Colt Cambridge Stud Shijiazhuang Hongtao Horse Breeding (China) $ 550,000 215 Anamoe Veronica Jane Colt Wentwood Grange Mr Ryan Fownes (Hong Kong) $ 500,000 124 Street Boss Shuffled Filly Inglewood Stud Bjorn Baker Racing / Clarke Bloodstock (FBAA) (NSW) $ 475,000 147 Home Affairs Special Memories Colt Landsdowne Park David Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) (Te Akau) $ 475,000 24 Satono Aladdin On Yer Feet Colt Little Avondale Stud Payne Racing (NSW) $ 450,000 188 Satono Aladdin The Precious One Colt Milan Park Lindsay Park Racing / Dean Hawthorne Bloodstock (BAFNZ) (VIC) $ 450,000 241 Wootton Bassett Zayydani Colt Trelawney Stud Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing / Darby Racing / Kestrel Thoroughbreds (NSW) $ 450,000 177 Satono Aladdin Taviarma Colt Curraghmore Chris Waller Racing / Mulcaster Bloodstock (NSW) $ 440,000 103 Sword of State Savvy Dreams Filly Milan Park Ben Kwok (Singapore) $ 425,000 107 The Autumn Sun Seany’s Girl Filly Wentwood Grange Astute Bloodstock (FBAA) (NSW) $ 425,000 139 Profondo Songbird Filly Carlaw Park Astute Bloodstock (FBAA) (NSW) $ 425,000 59 Proisir Pure Faith Filly Curraghmore B2B Thoroughbreds (NSW) $ 400,000 105 Satono Aladdin Sayyzel Colt Riversley Park Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing / Champion Thoroughbreds / Kestrel Thoroughbreds (NSW) $ 400,000 270 In the Congo Anaween Filly Little Avondale Stud David Ellis CNZM (BAFNZ) (Te Akau) $ 400,000 View the full article