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The 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-old fillies features a George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) rematch with Paris Lily and Kinzie Queen, second and third, respectively, behind Margie's Intention, who enters as the 5-2 morning-line favorite.View the full article

Basher Watts and his syndicate have turned down a $2.5 million offer for Shes Perfect ahead of her bid for classic redemption in the June 15 Prix de Diane (French Oaks, G1).View the full article

In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are a trio of debuting 2-year-olds of interest for this Saturday running at Hanshin and Tokyo Racecourses: Saturday, June 14, 2025 5th-HSN, ¥14,250,000 ($99k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1200mT SATONO VOYAGE (JPN) (c, 2, Into Mischief–Jolie Olimpica {Brz}, by Drosselmeyer) is the first foal for her dam, the 2019 Horse of the Year and winner of the G1 GP Jockey Club Brasiliero in her home country before annexing a pair of graded stakes and finishing runner-up in the GI Jenny Wiley Stakes in this country for Fox Hill Farms and Richard Mandella. Her victory in the GII Nassau Stakes earned her a Sovereign Award as Canada's champion turf female of 2021. Shimokobe Farm purchased Jolie Olimpica for $675,000 at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton November Sale and exported the mare with this colt in utero the following season. Satono Voyage is bred on a similar cross to Grade I winners Life Is Good, Practical Joke, champion Citizen Bull and GI Curlin Florida Derby winner Tappan Street. O-Hajime Satomi; B-Shimokobe Farm; T-Hiroyasu Tanaka Get up close & personal with Satono Voyage 2yo colt Into Mischief x Jolie Olimpica Loved JO and hoping he can emulate her winning ways when he makes his debut on Saturday at Hanshin 1200m Turfpic.twitter.com/32AHHzTpCF — Going Through The Gears (@GoingTTGears) June 9, 2025 GO GO SHACHO (f, 2, Speightstown–Pianist, by More Than Ready) looks to become the second winner from her two-time Grade III-winning dam, who was purchased by this breeder for $36,000 at the 2021 Keeneland January Sale having not been mated the year prior. The May 21 foal, bred in Ontario, was hammered down for $150,000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale to trainer Hideyuki Mori, whose success with North American-sourced horses include Group 1 winner Matera Sky and Saudi Derby hero Full Flat, both sons of Speightstown. The O-Miki House HK Service Co Ltd; B-Dr B Van Arem (ON); T-Hideyuki Mori 6th-TOK, ¥14,250,000 ($99k), Newcomers, 2yo, 1400mT ENVY ME (f, 2, Munnings–Seattle Slang, by Tapit), a $275,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga acquisition by the North Hills team, is out of a mare who cost Phoenix Thoroughbreds $600,000 as a 2-year-old at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale and went on to finish third to hot favorite Envoutante (Uncle Mo) in the GIII Remington Park Oaks in 2020. The April foal's second dam is Seattle Smooth (Quiet American), popular winner of the GI Ogden Phipps Handicap in 2009 and also the dam of Seattle Slang's stakes-placed full-brother Gunfire. O-Kodai Maeda; B-Phoenix Thoroughbreds (III) Ltd (KY); T-Hideyuki Mori The post First Foal From Jolie Olimpica Down To Debut Saturday at Hanshin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Yes I do believe it was, a horse called grand boy from memory paid over 300 to win back in the very early years but I know there was a big win div some years later at riccarton, was definitely an oncourse only meeting.

Friday, Cork, post time: 19:44, DARLEY MUNSTER OAKS STAKES-G3, €36,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 12fT Field: Ameerat Jumaira (GB) (Australia {GB}), Bubble Gum (Fr) (Cloth Of Stars {Ire}), Elizabeth Jane (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Enfranchise (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Lemsairbat (Fr) (Bated Breath {GB}), Magical Hope (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Satin (GB) (Australia {GB}), Sea The Boss (GB) (Sea The Moon {Ger}), Soft Winds (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Uluru (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}), Butterfly Wings (Justify), Gotomylovely (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Medici Venus (Tiz The Law). TDN Verdict: Elizabeth Jane signed off in 2024 with a win in the Listed Trigo Stakes and being a daughter of Sapphire is bred to progress again at four. Australian Bloodstock Stable's Bubble Gum took the course-and-distance Listed Noblesse Stakes in April and has presumably had this on her agenda for a while. [Tom Frary]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Moyglare’s Elizabeth Jane Eyes Munster Oaks Riches appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

5th-Newbury, £40,000, Novice, 6-12, 3yo, f, 8fT, 1:36.62, gd. BLUE BOLT (IRE) (f, 3, Blue Point {Ire}–Mayhem {Ire} {GSW-Fr, $232,796}, by Whipper), penalised for his four-length debut win at Windsor last month, shadowed the early leader under Colin Keane, who was having his first for Juddmonte since gaining the retainer on Monday. Sent to the front approaching two out, the 6-4 second favourite was soon beyond recall and only needed to be pushed out to record a 1 1/4-length success from Shadwell's Majaz (Dubawi). “It's the perfect start–I'm very privileged to be asked to wear these colours and they are iconic in racing,” Kean said. “I have grown up looking at them and their farm is only up the road, so I'm in a very privileged position. She is a nice filly who was a good winner the last day and seems to have stepped forward again. She's very uncomplicated, she just gallops on. It felt very easy for her in the first half of the race–I was trying to take her back a little bit and she just got a bit lonely once she had quickened away from them.” The winner is the fifth foal out of the talented dam, who was successful in the G3 Prix Allez France and was second in the G2 Prix de Royallieu. Two of them have been Dark Angel's G2 German 1,000 Guineas runner-up Sky Angel and the triple Listed scorer Sea Theme by Sea The Stars. A full-sister to the G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein winner and G1 Hong Kong Mile runner-up Royal Bench, she is a daughter of the G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Cerulean Sky (Darshaan) which ties her to the likes of Moonstone (Dalakhani) et al. Her unraced 2-year-old Heureuse is a full-sister to Sky Angel. Sales history: €400,000 Ylg '23 ARAUG. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0, $55,299. O-Juddmonte; B-C-Squared Investments; T-Andrew Balding. His first ride and it's a first winner for Colin Keane in the @JuddmonteFarms silks since his appointment! Blue Bolt looks to be a filly going places as she doubles up with a taking performance at @NewburyRacing for @AndrewBalding2! pic.twitter.com/ts6QHp1vh9 — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) June 12, 2025 The post Colin Keane Enjoys Landmark Win Under New Juddmonte Retainer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Voted on by the fans, the Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, July 17, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Thursday release. Casting a ballot–one per person–is open to the public now through Thursday, June 26. Wristbands for each nominee will be given away on Aftercare Day so that fans can show their support, and the presentation of the award will be made in the Saratoga winner's circle after the first race. The nominees are: Broadway Producer–New Vocations Cut of Music–Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Flag Is Flying–Second Chance Thoroughbreds Mel's Baby Sister–ReRun, Inc. Click here to vote for your favorite nominee. The post Voting Open For Retired New York Racehorse Of The Year Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin star Sovereignty (Into Mischief) has moved up the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR) to sit in a joint fourth at 125, after the latest round of rankings were released on Thursday. Now the highest rated 3-year-old in the world, the colt achieved the distinction when he wrapped up the GI Belmont Stakes at Saratoga last weekend, which capped an impressive Triple Crown run to go along with his GI Kentucky Derby score. Sovereignty shares the mark with Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), who was last seen taking home the G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan in early April. Japan's Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) remains the leader at 127. Journalism (Curlin)–the runner-up in the Derby and the Belmont–was the winner of the GI Preakness Stakes. After completing the last leg of the Triple Crown his ranking increased from 119 to 120. Another American runner to move up the list is Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), who comes in at 120 after he took the GI Hill 'n' Dale Metropolitan Handicap on the Belmont Saturday card. For the complete rankings, please visit the IFHA website. The post Sovereignty Among Top Five In The Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A quartet of wildcards, including Love Affair (Study Of Man) (lot 520), have been added to the Arqana Summer Sale set for Deauville from June 30-July 3. The 4-year-old filly is in foal to Good Guess, and she is a half-sister to group winners Lazy Griff (Protectionist) who was second in the G1 Betfred Derby on Saturday, and Lambo (Protectionist). The other three wildcards are as follows: listed winner Maturlo (Starspangledbanner) (lot 397); the 89-rated winner Motion (Lope De Vega) (lot 398); and the stakes-placed Alanya (Le Havre) (lot 519), who is in foal to Persian King. For the catalogue, please visit the Arqana website. The post Half-Sister To Derby Second Lazy Griff Joins Arqana Summer Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Saturday's G1 Betfred Derby at Epsom accrued turnover on World Pool bet types of HK$54,403,320 up on 2024's figure of HK$51,760,276 (+5%). The 18-runner Classic was won by Lambourn (Australia). Over 28 jurisdictions were able to bet into the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)'s World Pool on Saturday across the eight races at Epsom, while an additional four races from South Africa were also internationally commingled. Turnover for the full eight-race meeting at Epsom also increased to HK$267.1m from HK$264.5m. For the first time, the Listed Hopeful Stakes and an additional race at Newmarket will be on the World Pool schedule on Aug. 22, the same day as Nunthorpe Stakes Day at York, which is a full World Pool card. Sam Nati, head of commingling at the HKJC, said, “Given the unsettled weather and a significant non-runner on the day in the shape of Ruling Court, we're delighted to see World Pool turnover figures up on last year and would like to thank Epsom Racecourse and The Jockey Club for all their hard work. Punters were treated to good field sizes throughout the day, and in particular for the Derby, which is always great to see.” Jim Allen, general manager at Epsom Downs Racecourse, said, “It's fantastic to see the World Pool turnover figures up on last year, with the biggest Derby field since 2017. Lambourn was a great winner, and having such a large field was fantastic for the race and turnover. More broadly, The Jockey Club looks forward to partnering with World Pool for additional races in 2025 and beyond.” The post HKJC “Delighted” With Betfred Derby World Pool Turnover Increase appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Following his victory in the Belmont Stakes (G1), Sovereignty (125) has joined the Top 5 in the fourth edition of the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025 and is currently the highest rated 3-year-old in the world.View the full article

Royal Ascot entry and recent Recar winner Miss Yechance sold for 250,000gns at the Tattersalls Online June Pop Up Sale to Royal Chance Bloodstock, understood to be the guise in which bloodstock agent Allesandro Marconi was signing for on behalf of unnamed clients. An impressive winner over five furlongs on debut at Redcar two weeks ago for trainer Jack Morland and owners David Lovatt and Colin Bacon, the daughter of Cotai Glory was offered by EMW Equine with entries in the Group 2 Queen Mary Stakes and the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Miss Yechance was a £32,000 yearling purchase for EMW Equine before going unsold at £48,000 at the Goffs Breeze-Up Sale earlier in the spring despite posting one of the fastest times in the breeze. With Royal Ascot aspirations ignited following her debut win at Redcar, connections elected to offer the filly on the Tattersalls Online platform. Whitaker commented, “I'm ecstatic. I am lucky to have two very good owners in David Lovatt and Colin Bacon who have believed in not only me but in my team and most importantly in the filly. Unfortunately, things did not fall into place at the breeze ups but we've always had faith in her and she repaid us by winning as she did on debut. It's a big relief but I believe she will progress into a very nice filly and she will only get better. I wish her new connections the very best of luck.” She added, “Tattersalls have been fantastic with promoting the sale. It's been a really easy journey. Usually you are packing all the gear up and travelling to the sales but it has been very straightforward from the get-go. A big thank you to the Tattersalls Online team.” The post Miss Yechance Sells for 250,000 Gns In Tattersalls Online June Pop Up Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this continuing series, TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack catches up with the connections of promising maidens to keep on your radar. The beautifully bred maiden of one career start Americathegreat (f, 2, Curlin–America, by A.P. Indy) is being aimed at the Debutante Stakes at Churchill Downs June 29, per Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse. “She's shown me some things that I haven't seen very many times,” Casse said. “Allen Jerkens always told me, 'You don't judge a horse until they run five times.' But I think she's an extremely serious horse.” Casse continued, “I wanted to get a start into her, then give her a little break and get her ready for the Debutante. If she runs her race back, she should be very tough. And now we're getting to go three quarters of a mile, which should be right in her wheelhouse.” Off at odds of 9-2 in her five-furlong unveiling beneath the Twin Spires May 15, Americathegreat was off to a slow start and quickly outfooted, trailing the field of eight through an opening quarter in :22.32. Still at the rear with a ton to do approaching the quarter pole, she was tipped out by Jose Ortiz at the top of the stretch and came rocketing home down the center in a field-best :11.99 to finish three lengths adrift 'TDN Rising Star' Color Comin' In (Rock Your World). The final time was :58.14. “We broke her at our place in Ocala, and right from the beginning, she was amazing,” Casse said. “I start 'em early, I never worry about winning first time out. I knew she was ready to run. I wasn't expecting her to win, even though if she breaks a little better, she probably does.” What Americathegreat did after the wire caught the eye as well. “The part I really loved was her gallop out, and that's the way she trains,” Casse said. “You would have to know the surrounding area of Louisville, but I read somewhere, and I thought that this was cute, that she galloped out to the Watterson Expressway.” Americathegreat, a full-sister to MGSW & GISP 'TDN Rising Star' First Captain, brought $1.2 million as a yearling from Gary Barber and D. J. Stable following a private sale at Keeneland September. The daughter of GSW & MGISP America was bred in Kentucky by B. Flay Thoroughbreds. The out-of-this-world Curlin x A.P. Indy cross has produced champions Malathaat, Nest and Stellar Wind as well as fellow top-level winners Clairiere, Global Campaign, Idol and Paris Lights. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay gained access to this family when acquiring Americathegreat's second dam Lacadena (Fasliyev) privately after she was led out unsold on a bid of $1.4 million at the 2007 Fasig-Tipton November Sale. This is also the female family of bluehen mare Better Than Honour (Deputy Minister), dam of GI Belmont Stakes winners Rags to Riches (A.P. Indy) and Jazil (Seeking the Gold). “I saw her at the yearling sale, graded her and gave her an 'A,' and I hardly give any 'A's,'” Casse said. “I knew she was gonna be expensive. I got a call from (D. J. Stable's) Jon Green afterwards, and he said that she was bought back for $1.2 million. I said, 'She's worth it,' and they wanted to buy half. So, I made a phone call to Gary Barber and said, 'I have a crazy idea,' and he said, 'You got my attention.'” Casse continued, “If you know Gary, that's Gary, and he'll always start the conversation that same way. So, this time I had the crazy idea. I told him more about the filly and he actually called Bobby Flay himself. And within about 20 minutes, we owned her.” Since launching 'Second Chances' in 2017, 64 maidens have been featured in these pages (through 2024), producing 23% graded stakes winners and 47% stakes horses. The series has introduced eight future winners at the top level, led by this year's GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes winner Sovereignty (Into Mischief), Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin) and fellow two-time Breeders' Cup winner Golden Pal (Uncle Mo). COLOR COMIN' IN ($17.42) becomes the first winner for @spendthriftfarm's Rock your World! The filly made a professional debut in the 2nd at @ChurchillDowns. @luissaezpty had the ride for trainer @NormCasse. pic.twitter.com/cDv6mOJeEI — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) May 15, 2025 The post Second Chances: Casse Pointing Well-Bred Maiden Americathegreat to Debutante appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Naomi Mellor has been appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Thoroughbred Breeders Association. A qualified veterinary surgeon, Mellor brings over 17 years of equine veterinary experience across the UK, Australia, and the South Pacific, including Thoroughbred stud work. As well as working in racing, stud and general practice as a vet, she previously served as a Veterinary Officer at the British Horseracing Authority, where she played a role in regulatory compliance and animal welfare at major racing events, including Royal Ascot and the Cheltenham Festival. Mellor succeeds Claire Sheppard, who will step down after the TBA AGM on 1 September 2025 following a comprehensive handover process. Mellor said, “I am thrilled to be taking up the role of CEO of the TBA and look forward to working with both the team at Stanstead House and others across the industry to secure a sustainable future for the British Thoroughbred. “The breeding sector is fundamental to the success of the sport, in which the TBA plays a central role. We will continue to actively support our current members, ensure productive working relationships within the industry and look to grow a new pipeline of breeders in the future.” Philip Newton, Chairman of the TBA commented, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Naomi as our new Chief Executive. It is rare to find someone with such a diverse and accomplished background—combining extensive veterinary expertise with global experience, stakeholder engagement, and a proven track record in advocacy. “Naomi's appointment comes at a pivotal time for the industry, and we are confident she will be a powerful voice for our members, British breeders and the future of British Thoroughbred breeding. “I would also like to once again thank Claire Sheppard for her exceptional contribution to the TBA over the past eight years.” The post Naomi Mellor Appointed As CEO Of Thoroughbred Breeders Association appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Those on course only meetings were well attended, then the TAB came along and took away incentives to be on course, just like NPC rugby games had big crowds before TV, maybe the lesson is that TABs and TVs done more harm than good in some circumstances.

Godolphin Flying Start graduate Annie O'Rourke has joined Magic Millions in the role of Marketing/Bloodstock Sales Consultant. Prior to completing the Godolphin Flying Start O'Rourke also undertook the Irish National Stud Breeding Course in Ireland and received a certificate in Thoroughbred Management and High Achievement Award. She also has an Honours degree in Psychology from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland. O'Rourke also gained global experience with Stroud Coleman Bloodstock, Malcolm Bastard Bloodstock, Ecurie Pantall (France), Clement Racing Stable (US) and Highclere Thoroughbred Racing. “We are thrilled to welcome Annie O'Rourke as a permanent member of our team,” Magic Millions Managing Director Barry Bowditch said. “Annie made a great impression on us during an internship on the Gold Coast as part of her Godolphin Flying Start adventure and we look forward to adding another dimension to our wonderful team. “A key focus of Annie's role will involve growing participation and investment from Europe and the Middle East regions at our sales, as well as being an integral part of the bloodstock sales team here domestically.” O'Rourke said, “I am thrilled to be joining Magic Millions as a Marketing/Bloodstock Sales Consultant, based on the Gold Coast. Renowned for its excellence, innovation, and dynamic team culture, Magic Millions presents an exceptional opportunity. “I look forward to embracing new challenges, working closely with vendors and purchasers, and contributing meaningfully to the company's continued success.” The post O’Rourke Joins Magic Millions As Marketing And Bloodstock Sales Consultant appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

the 40 minute gaps will be because they have the 4 nz meetings on a sunday. I started a thread about it a while ago when they started the 40 minute gaps. The gallops have been running 2 sunday meetings a lot over the last few months. if you were trying to discourage people from attending race meetings,the 40 minute gaps would be the way to go. I guess they don't want anyone being on course these days apart from those with horses engaged. Oamaru and addingtion at least appear to be going to have a fine day. The temperature predicted to get to as high as 10. you have to laugh,well i find it funny anyway. at least the harness people recognise more the need for their nz product be a priority for them. Turnovers for the gallops on the sundays don't seem much more than the trots,from my observations.S I guess the gallops people must value the money generated from the aussie product above promoting participation in their sunday and midweek meetings.

Quentin Wallace, founder of international horse transport company IRT and a pioneer within the equine travel business, has died at the age of 77. Wallace built IRT into the global presence that it is now with offices in Australia, New Zealand, USA, UK and Germany. A tribute posted by IRT on Thursday read, “A pioneer and a visionary, and a true gentleman, Wallace was more than the creator of one of the world's most trusted names in equine transport. He was a man who built bridges across continents, always with horses at heart and excellence as his guide. “Quentin's story began in the UK, but it was his first trip to Australia in 1966 that would set the course for a lifetime of innovation and adventure. After a brief stint as a jackaroo in western Victoria, he returned home with a clear vision and a pioneering spirit. Recognising a growing demand for horses in Australia, he began shipping them by sea, forging the first links in what would become a truly global enterprise. “Like many great stories, Quentin's path wasn't without challenge. In 1972, equine disease halted sea transport, seemingly closing a door. However Quentin saw opportunity. With determination and foresight, he turned to the skies, becoming involved in the airborne transport of horses between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, in doing so, pioneering the Shuttle Stallion business. This was not just a new chapter – it was the beginning of a revolution in the industry.” It added, “To those who knew Quentin personally, he was a mentor and a friend. His passion for logistics, horses and the people who care for them was evident in every decision he made. “Wallace lived a life with purpose, pursed a vision with courage, and was a man whose work changed an industry forever. He leaves behind not just a global company, but a global equine community, one that will carry his vision forward with pride.” The post Death Of IRT Founder Quentin Wallace At 77 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

I think that was Riccarton

Last month's G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches demotee Shes Perfect (Sioux Nation) heads a field of one dozen contenders for Sunday's G1 Prix de Diane Longines after Thursday morning's final declarations were announced for the €1-million Chantilly Classic. Basher Watts Racing's Charlie Fellowes trainee, who has drawn stall seven, will be reopposed by Princess Zahra Aga Khan's TDN Rising Star and Pouliches third Mandanaba (Ghaiyyath), who will emerge from stall 10. Mandanaba will be accompanied by Francis Graffard stablemates Cankoura (Persian King) and G2 Prix Saint-Alary victrix Gezora (Almanzor), who have been allocated stalls 11 and one. Aidan O'Brien is set to saddle a team of two, with Pouliches also-rans Bedtime Story (Frankel) and Merrily (No Nay Never) drawn apart in stalls 12 and three. Andre Fabre already has four editions in the books and will be represented by Juddmonte's Pouliches fifth Better Together (Oasis Dream), who will bid to become the veteran maestro's first winner since Golden Lilac in 2011 from stall nine. She will be partnered by Colin Keane. Christopher Head celebrated a maiden victory in the contest with Yeguada Centurion's Blue Rose Cen in 2023 and relies on Rosa Salvaje (Maximum Security) this time around. She has drawn stall five. The line-up is completed by D'Ores Et Deja (Zarak), American Gal (Kameko), Zia Agnese (Romanised) and Sand Gazelle (Frankel). Ballydoyle duo January (Kingman) and TDN Rising Star Ecstatic (Lord Kanaloa) were the only overnight entries not declared. The post Shes Perfect and Mandanaba Head One Dozen Declarations for Sunday’s Prix de Diane appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Just wondering why Addington Sunday racing doesnt start till nearly half past one and finishing after 6pm? In Winter wouldn’t those concerned prefer to start earlier and finish around 5pm? Must be a reason for it, but the first half of the card has 40 minutes between races? Very hard on those concerned and just shows just how dedicated you have to be nowadays to be involved with the horses in Winter!

Actually imperial command was back racing tonight. I thought i had better watch it. To my great surprise it was a $2 favorite . its started favorite in all 5 starts over there. But punters got burnt again,as it started the score up in a mad angry gallop and was still like that when they said go. oh well,at least its many followers have hope, as its made it back to the races and some think theres a reason for keeping the faith.

@Special Agent may be able to shed more light on this as I haven't been there for some time. However, the drainage issues at Otaki were mainly on the bottom bend between the mile and 1400 area. It's unclear whether the gallops were conducted from the 1400 mark in the mile chute or the 1400 on the course proper, but it seems a bit odd that they may not have included full speed work round that bend before the course was passed as safe for racing? Following this morning’s inspection at Ōtaki Racecourse, the meeting scheduled for Friday 20 June will proceed. The track, rated a Heavy10, was galloped under wet conditions across the repaired sections. Representatives from the RIB, RTA, Ōtaki Racing Club and NZTR observed three pairs of horses gallop from the 1400m to the winning post. The surface was deemed suitable for racing. With a positive forecast, further drying is expected. Ōtaki Racing Club, NZTR and the RTAs will continue to monitor the track through to raceday on 20 June.

Narrow championship leader Britney Wong Po-ni and Zac Purton will resume their fight for the unofficial dirt premiership at Sha Tin on Saturday. Wong, 26, has been the woman to beat on Sha Tin’s all-weather this season, posting eight winners from 58 rides on the surface. That accounts for 44 per cent of her winners for the entire campaign and she has rides in both of Saturday’s dirt races as she looks to extend her narrow one-win lead with six dirt races remaining this season. On paper, things...View the full article

In line with the current economic climate, Novara Park owner Luigi Muollo has made adjustments to the service fees for the stud’s four-strong stallion roster. The fee for Staphanos has been reduced from $15,000 to $9,000 plus GST, while Sweynesse has been trimmed from $10,000 to $7,000. King Of Comedy and Press Statement remain at unchanged fees of $7,000 and $6,000 respectively. “We are mindful of the challenges facing trainers, syndicators and breeders,” Muollo said. “The costs of production, wages, everything has increased. All of our stallions this season will have fees payable on live foaling to help breeders. We want to ensure everyone has a good chance, no matter which part of the market they operate in. “Novara Park is always looking at offering upside and value for money to breeders. Our stallion line-up offers breeders the best bloodlines in the world, while our fees give our clients affordability.” Deep Impact stallion Staphanos got off to a dream start with Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) winner Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) among his first crop of two-year-olds, and he has continued to build momentum with three crops now of racing age. He is establishing a name for himself where it matters most – the Australian market. This has been led by multiple Listed winner and multiple Group performer Basilinna (NZ) (Staphanos), who placed in the Gr.1 VRC Oaks (2500m), Gr.2 Kewney Stakes (1600m) and Gr.3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) as a three-year-old last season. She was a last-start winner of the A$300,000 Listed Andrew Ramsden (2800m) to gain direct entry into the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Movin Out (NZ) (Staphanos) finished third in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) last November, then was sold to Yulong and relocated across the Tasman to join the stable of Chris Waller. She impressively won the Mornington Guineas (1600m) in April, then finished fifth in the Gr.1 Australasian Oaks (2000m), third in the Gr.2 The Roses (2000m) and fourth in last Saturday’s Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m). Her full-sister The Entertainer (NZ) (Staphanos) is a three-race winner and placed in last year’s Gr.3 Desert Gold Stakes (1600m). Medatsu (NZ) (Staphanos) was stakes-placed in New Zealand and has subsequently banked more than A$300,000 with four metropolitan wins in Australia, while Sassy Lass (NZ) (Staphanos) rose rapidly through New Zealand’s staying ranks with four wins from five starts between June and October last year, followed by a close second in the Gr.3 Waikato Cup (2400m). “Among current stallions at stud with Group One performers in both Australia and New Zealand, Staphanos ranks third, behind only Savabeel and Super Seth, in the percentage of Group One winners and performers to runners,” Muollo said. “Staphanos has a number of smart horses that are proven at the highest level. He brings soundness to his progeny, and they will only improve as they mature. He was a multiple Group One performer at world-class level as a four-year-old, five-year-old and six-year old, so the best is ahead for his progeny.” Sweynesse was the leading New Zealand sire in Hong Kong in 2023, headed by the multiple Group One-winning deeds of Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse). The world’s highest-rated sprinter in 2023, Lucky Sweynesse has won 16 races, including the Gr.1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m), Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m), Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) and Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m). At the opposite end of the distance spectrum, Trust In You (NZ) ( Sweynesse) is the winner of the Gr.3 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie and finished fourth in the Group One Metropolitan Handicap (2400m) at Randwick. “Sweynesse certainly continues to enhance his record with a number of satisfying results,” Muollo said. “The progressive and consistent stakes-performed Orlov brought up win number 10, while a number of his progeny have been racking up wins in Sydney, like Sweysive and Satness. Sweynesse’s popularity in Hong Kong and Australia has been very pleasing.” King Of Comedy’s eldest progeny are now two-year-olds, and he has been represented by a number of jumpout and trial winners. He is by one of the hottest names in European bloodstock circles in Kingman, the second-fastest stallion in history to sire 50 individual stakes winners. Kingman has now reached 95 winners at black-type level. Results in Australia show that King Of Comedy is a good fit for this part of the world, with Kingman’s Group One winners Zardozi and King Colorado showing his incredible strike rate is working in both hemispheres. King of Comedy was at one point rated among the best three-year-olds in Europe after his performance in the stallion-making Gr.1 St James’s Palace Stakes (1600m). Behind King of Comedy that day was Too Darn Hot, who has made an excellent start at stud in both Europe and Australia. “King Of Comedy has the looks, pedigree and racetrack performance to be a hit at stud,” Muollo said. “We have a number of two-year-olds about to hit the track and they look very strong and balanced.” Dual Group One-winning stallion Press Statement, by Hinchinbrook, continues to build an impressive record. He has already sired 216 individual winners for more than $28 million in earnings, including seven stakes winners and 10 stakes performers. “Press Statement is a proven stallion with an incredible 74 percent winners to runners ratio from his first two crops.” View the full article