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TABman one of the only Positive Posters on here. Because he went to the trots and the gallops frequently and enjoyed himself there , meeting with your great racing people. so am glad you miss him. you're Wrong about Auckland though. Maybe you're a grumpy South islander that not enjoying the sport anymore , like so many New Zealanders these days. thankfully the Aussies here just get on with it , even though the sport runs in Debt here in most States as well . Just get a Horse and race It . easy fix for those that really care. As far as Auckland goes, I thought it was fantastic living there for a few years. And it's still Ranked Very High in the world Mikey . Better that over 99% of the planet . give it a go old mate lol 😎 here's some Google stats > Auckland is consistently ranked as one of the world's most liveable cities, placing 7th globally in the 2025 Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report, highlighting its high standards in culture and environment. Known for its exceptional work-life balance and natural beauty, it previously held the top spot in 2021. Key Rankings for Auckland: Liveability (2025): 7th in the world (joint with Osaka, Japan). Liveability (2024): 9th in the world. Work-Life Balance (2023): 5th in the world. Best Cities (2025): 47th overall (ranking 3rd for air quality and 18th for nature and parks).

Why are you sighing? Can you not read? Silly Billy deliberately used his horse as a battering ram AFTER the race If that's your idea of "messy" in an attempt to soft sell this appalling action then take a look in the mirror Silly will get 3 times what the apprentice did...3 months at least

I hadn't noticed, but any enthusiasm is appreciated. He is doing a good job , keep up the great work.

I think Mccook if that's his correct name must be fortunate to stay in his job, he's mostly greyhound, must be those cameos in out the gate that did the deal, there ain't room for all of them, Entain certainly ramped up the numbers back in the media, maybe they are seeing things different now, you also wonder about the logic of buying back the radio frequencies, we were all hoping of getting back more radio racing but it's still streaming on the app, and the TAB website, thats it so where's the logic ?

sigh... riding in a race at times leads to split second athletic decisions! not always is the 'correct' option taken! in a very physical works space! things sometimes get messy! ummm... proof off?

wow....

Coolmore will break new ground by having its first horses trained in Japan this year, after Sue Magnier was granted an owner's license by the Japan Racing Association.View the full article

Long story short...Billy Jacobson 'instructs' an apprentice to "not f in come in there"...during a race...rides his horse into the app's horse after the race...app attempts to strike silly Billy..misses..hits Billy's horse in the head...all hell breaks loose in the Jockeys room...in the weeks after, the stress hits the apprentice Ayush Mudhoo and in a weak moment has a spot of Mexican marching substance...phew Mudhoo gets a month off for the assault on silly Billy and 8 months for imbibing with the Mexicans...all in all it's a shit show down Sth and thank the gods in himmel the Norf Island jockeys dont do this stuff “On the 30th of November 2025, at Cromwell Racecourse, Class B Apprentice Jockey, Ayush Mudhoo, did misconduct himself by attempting to strike Jockey, Bill Jacobson, with his whip following the running of Race 8, and by being verbally abusive toward that Rider in the weighing room, in breach of Rule 800(1) and subject to penalty under Rule in 803(1) of the NZTR Rules of Racing”. Both Mudhoo and Class A Jockey, Billy Jacobson (Jacobson), were riding at the Otago Racing Club’s two-day meeting at Cromwell. Following the running of Race 8 on the second day, Sunday 30 November 2025, an altercation occurred upon pulling up. 3. Mudhoo was riding ON FILE and finished 10th of 13 runners. Jacobson was riding UGO and finished 9th. 4. As Mudhoo was turning his mount to head back to the birdcage, Jacobson deliberately rode UGO into the side of ON FILE, with his horse’s nose contacting Mudhoo’s side, the impact causing him to become unbalanced in the saddle. 5. Jacobson made comment similar to “I told you not to f….n’ come in there” and the pair exchanged words. 6. The initial contact is captured on Trackside footage, but then the coverage ends. 7. Mudhoo reacted by attempting to strike Jacobson with his whip, but missed, hitting UGO forcefully in the top of the head area. As he recoiled his arm, he lost his grip on the whip dropping it. 8. Their remonstrations were loud enough to attract the attention of fellow riders and the pair continued to abuse each other as they cantered to the birdcage. 9. While in the weighing room, the pair continued their disagreement. Jacobson told Mudhoo there was no room for him to shift in when racing to his outside down the back straight. 10. The discussion intensified and the pair came together face-to-face. 11. Stipendiary Steward, Mark Davidson, asked both riders to desist, but was ignored. Their language and demeanour became more heated, resulting in Mr Davidson stepping in and pushing them apart. To separate the pair, he directed Jacobson go to the Jockeys’ room and Mudhoo to the Stewards’ room. 12. The Stewards’ review of the race footage did not reveal any breaches of the rules by Mudhoo during the running of the race. 13. A veterinary examination of UGO revealed no injury caused by the strike. 14. When interviewed by Stewards, Jacobson admitted trotting up to Mudhoo, but denied it was intentional, stating that he was trying to stop his horse. He admitted that he “lost his cool” when Mudhoo “got in his face”. 15. When interviewed by Stewards, Mudhoo admitted to trying to hit Jacobson with his stick and accidentally striking the horse after Jacobson had ridden his horse into him. He stated that he lost his temper and went on with it in the weighing room. Conclusion 16. The RIB investigation also concludes that Mudhoo has misconducted himself by attempting to strike Jacobson with his whip, unintentionally connecting with his horse’s head and then continuing the conflict aggressively in the weighing room. 17. Mudhoo has no previous NRI charges. THE VIDEO EVIDENCE: Video replays were shown to the hearing. One replay showed the field pulling up past the winning post after the race. Mr Jacobson’s mount could be seen at the back of the field, some distance behind the other runners, having been the first to pull up, Mr Irving said. On another replay, Mr Irving pointed out Mr Mudhoo’s mount, amongst runners, turning to return to the birdcage and Mr Jacbson approaching. He then showed Mr Jacobson deliberately riding up to Mr Mudhoo, and the nose of Mr Jacobson’s runner contact Mr Mudhoo’s midriff. Mr Mudhoo could be clearly seen to “shift sideways” from the impact. Mr Mudhoo’s reaction was not captured on a replay, but Mr Mudhoo demonstrated to the hearing how he reacted, and added that he missed Mr Jacobson, and struck Mr Jacobson’s mount on the head, he said. Mr Irving submitted that Mr Mudhoo’s reaction was a “normal human reaction”, to strike back. Mr Irving said that Mr Mudhoo was “pretty annoyed” at getting hit by Mr Jacobson’s horse. This was out of character for Mr Mudhoo, Stewards had confirmed to him. Mr Carston said likewise. PENALTY SUBMISSIONS OF INFORMANT Introduction 1. The Respondent, Ayush Mudhoo, is a Class B Licensed Jockey. He is 21 years old and is indentured to trainer Andrew Carston at Riccarton. He has held an Apprentice Licence since the 2023/24 season and has had 169 raceday rides in those three years. 2. He has admitted a charge of breaching Rule 800(1) – Misconduct, following an incident at the conclusion of Race 8 at the Otago RC meeting at Cromwell on 30 November 2025. Purpose of penalties 3. Penalties are designed to punish the offender for his/her wrongdoing. They are not meant to be retributive in the sense the punishment is disproportionate to the offence, but the offender must be met with a punishment. 4. In a racing context, it is extremely important that a penalty has the effect of deterring others from committing similar offences. 5. A penalty should also reflect the disapproval of the Committee for the type of offending in question. 6. The need to rehabilitate the offender should be considered. Principles of sentencing 7. The RIB Penalty Guide for misconduct breaches are “fact dependent”. Misconduct can take many forms and in assessing the level of seriousness of the misconduct, any physical violence must be considered as being at the higher end of the scale.

By Michael Guerin Nathan Delany can’t decide which one of the three-year-old pacers he takes to Alexandra Park is the best chance. But the goods news for the Pukekohe trainer and partner Ray Green is he thinks they can both win. Their stable have an army of talented young pacers in work including Sammy Lincoln (R2, No.3) and Lincoln Wave (R6, No.6) in early races at the shortened Auckland meeting tonight. The pair clashed at last Friday’s soaked Alex Park meeting and Lincoln Wave led throughout while Sammy Lincoln stormed home for third after getting held up. “We really like them both,” says Delany. “Sammy was unlucky as everybody saw last week and should be even better for that,” says Delany. “He obviously stays in maidens and I think he will be better than the horses he meets on Friday so he should win.” Lincoln Wave goes up in grade but hardly meets daunting opponents in Race 3 and Delany believes he can win again. “Maurice [McKendry, driver] said he was jogging last Friday and the way he has worked this week we think he has improved with that run. “So we think they are both really good chances, with not much between them ability wise.” The stable has a far more experienced three-year-old in Johnny Lincoln in Race 4, the $35,000 Metro Final and with three career wins he is in a significantly tougher grade, up against the likes of Double Parked and Princess Of Savoy. Johnny Lincoln was tough winning last Friday after sitting parked but was in the weaker of the two Metro heats, yet you can’t doubt his bravery after a very busy two-year-old season. “He is a horse who had injuries even before he started racing and has done a great job and hasn’t finished winning yet,” says Delany. “I’d say Andre [Poutama] will head for the front with him and be hard to catch.” The stable also has Tyson and Spiritual Bliss in the tightest-assessed pace of the night Race 6 and it is a 2200m contest that could be decided by tactics and tempo. “Spiritual Bliss likes to lead but I don’t think she will get there because Words has drawn inside us. “So she might have to do it the tough way and if they go hard that could suit Tyson.” The $35,000 Metro Trot Final has Hillbillly as the favourite and he can clearly win but his draw of barrier 1 on the 10m mark could be tricky for a horse who was sluggish away last Friday, albeit commanding winning after. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Ben Hope says Muscle Mountain is ready to give punters what they want tonight and the way they want it too. The big boy returns after six weeks away from the races in the $40,000 Continental Summer Cup Trot at Addington, a race he has won three times before. There is no doubting Muscle Mountain is the best horse in tonight’s 1980m mobile as the winner of 39 races and over $1.1 million in stakes so the question punters taking the odds-on want to know is: is he ready to win? Hope, who co-trains and drives Muscle Mountain, says yes. “He was racing well when we eased up in him in December and we are confident he is forward enough to win without a trial,” he says. Hope and his father/training partner Greg have the perfect measuring stick too as they also train tonight’s third favourite Midnight Dash, who was a last start winner at Omakau. “He is racing really well and they actually do all their work together,” says Hope. “So while Dash can win Muscle Mountain is usually too fast for him and their work together suggests that will be the case again.” While those words will be reassuring, most punters who take $1.85 for horses to win like bad luck to be taken out of play and Hope says he plans to do that tonight. “I think he has the most gate speed in the race and I plan to use it and I’d be surprised if he can’t lead.” While the best version of Muscle Mountain would win tonight’s big trot the two pacing features look anything but clear cut. The $60,000 Garrards Mares Championship brings together some of the better fillies from last season’s three-year-old crop against established older names like Francent and Esmeralda. Francent (R10, No.9) was slightly lucky to win the Queen Of Hearts at Alexandra Park last start, the race Captains Mistress lost in dramatic circumstances when driver Nathan Williamson crashed to the track because of a sulky malfunction. But that drama aside Francent has developed into a very good mare as has Esmeralda and with even luck they can beat the young pretenders but there is plenty of talent in the four-year-olds led by Beside Me. The latter was an impressive winner in a weaker field last Friday but her talent has never been in question and if she launches early and gets to the front she will take running down. There is still plenty to like about the chances of Winelight, Debbie Lincoln and General Jen in what is a beauty of a race. The Breckon Farms Check Out Our Draft Pace is much lighter on numbers but just as even with any one of the six starters a winning chance. Pinseeker was brilliant winning at Omakau two starts ago and beaten in a very fast time on the tricky Nelson track last start so deserves favouritism but Hadron Collider beat him fair and square that day so can do so again. The best horse in the race, when he wants to be, is Chase A Dream who is now trained by the Dunns but is incredibly hard to predict. View the full article

Roso gone too.

Ted Noffey, the champion 2-year-old male of 2025, is off the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail.View the full article

as in Craig Rail being replaced down South by young Dan Fogerty.

you must like his 'child puppy enthusiasm'?

Recently crowned champion 2-year-old and 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) has been diagnosed with bone bruising and will be taken off the Kentucky Derby trail, owner Spendthrift Farm announced via press release Thursday. Trainer Todd Pletcher reported that Ted Noffey showed signs of discomfort following a recent breeze, prompting further evaluation. Ted Noffey worked four furlongs in :50.81 (24/27) at Palm Beach Downs Jan. 23. “Since his last breeze, he hasn't been moving as well as he normally does,” Pletcher said. “Out of an abundance of caution we had him thoroughly examined, and the diagnosis came back as bruised condyles. Typically, this issue requires about 90 days to resolve, so we'll look to resume training around the first of May.” Ted Noffey compiled a flawless juvenile campaign, breaking his maiden at first asking at Saratoga before capturing three consecutive Grade I victories in the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga, Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland and Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar. His accomplishments earned him Eclipse Award honors as Champion 2-Year-Old Male. “Obviously we're disappointed,” said Spendthrift Farm General Manager Ned Toffey. “But after discussions with Todd, the veterinary team, and owners Eric and Tammy Gustavson, we are all in agreement that giving the colt time off is the right decision. Our priority is his long-term health and career. With proper rest and turnout, we're hopeful he'll be back and ready to compete later this summer and fall.” The post Unbeaten Champion Ted Noffey Taken Off Kentucky Derby Trail With Bone Bruising appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The British Jockey Club is investing in the top and developmental ends of the sport in line with the broader approach being taken by British racing.View the full article

Heaven and Horseshoes, A Worship and Community Center, is preparing to officially open Friday, Feb. 6. The 7,000-square foot facility is located just outside the entrance to the backstretch area at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing and Casino and will provide space for numerous events for Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing participants. The building will be occupied by the Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) along with Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana (QHRAI). “We are very grateful to Caesars Entertainment for providing the property and funding for this project,” said Joe Davis, President of Indiana HBPA. “The facility turned out beyond our expectations and will allow us to provide numerous events throughout the year that benefit our horsemen and women.” In addition to the gathering area, Heaven and Horseshoes includes a 126-seat Chapel, complete with a full audio visual system. “Our ministry for our racing community is a vital part of our operations,” added Mickey Sajche, Chaplain for both QHRAI and Indiana HBPA. “This space allows us to provide more efficient space for weekly bible study groups as well as weekly church services. We plan to have our first service Sunday, February 8 and hope to offer weekly bilingual services each Sunday evening.” Heaven and Horseshoes will conduct a ribbon cutting ceremony Feb. 6 followed by a program in the Chapel featuring guest speaker Pat Day, retired Hall of Fame jockey. The post Heaven and Horseshoes Community Center Prepares to Open at Horseshoe Indianapolis appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The cost of registering a foal with The Jockey Club will rise from $265 to $325 in 2026, while filing a report of mares bred will go from $40 to $50, according to a new fee structure posted on the Registry page. The Jockey Club's Jim Gagliano said that the fees were largely driven by an increase in the price of DNA sampling, along with overall inflation costs. He added that the organization would be spending significantly more money on aftercare this year, above and beyond these increases. “Some registration fees were adjusted this year, resulting in an average increase of 11%,” said Gagliano in a written response to the TDN. “These increases were prompted in part by significantly increased costs for DNA sampling of 57% from the public university that supplies this service to The Jockey Club. Overall, registration fee increases are moderately ahead of the inflation rate of 38.2% since 2013. “Proceeds from the registry as well as our commercial companies totaling $7 million will be used to fund numerous initiatives in 2026, including aftercare, marketing, advocacy, research, and workforce development,” Gagliano continued. “Specifically, The Jockey Club's support for aftercare initiatives will increase 46%.” Notably, said Gagliano, “The Jockey Club is planning a significant expansion of aftercare by increasing support for the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP), enhancing and expanding the 2026 TIP. Championship Horse Show and introducing a series of Thoroughbred-only horse shows in 2027 through the Thoroughbred Incentive Program.” We publish details about The Jockey Club's industry support in our annual Industry Impact Report which is available to the public. The 2026 report will be published soon. The post DNA Sampling Drives Increase in Jockey Club Registration Fees appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Something we agree on. The knives are out at Trackside and I wonder who is holding them.

Medication trends, integrity issues in the U.S. and abroad, plus how investigators can impact aftercare are a few examples of the session topics that the Organization of Racing Investigators (ORI) will cover during their 30th annual training conference, which will be held from Sunday, Mar. 1 to Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Tampa Bay Downs. As the trend goes, the agenda places a strong emphasis on providing participants with security and investigative backgrounds access to the latest tradecraft and the opportunity to network with other members. “We are excited to have the opportunity to host the 30th annual ORI conference this year to coincide with a century of live racing at Tampa Bay Downs,” said Deanna Nicol, ORI conference chair and director of security at the track. “Our executive board is looking forward to presenting and discussing the most current trends in racing through a lineup of amazing speakers.” After a reception on Sunday, attendees will hear on Monday from the likes of Benjamin Ho, the deputy manager of racing security & integrity at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Dr. Michael Hardy, executive director of the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium and Rachel Stipe, agent for the Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau. A dinner and keynote followed by an awards ceremony is scheduled for Monday evening. The next day includes panel discussions that delve into subjects like outlaw equine clinics, investigator relationships with judges and stewards and a host of other topics meant to add to a member's toolkit. Attendees from countries outside of the U.S. only add to the experience. “In recent years, the international interest in the conference has led the ORI to invest in relationships through an international exchange program,” said Keeneland's Vice President of Equine Safety Dr. Stuart Brown. “Seeking to benchmark accepted standards with our counterparts is something that is intertwined at the conference and the bigger picture is about advancing these critical integrity measures around the world.” Click here, for the complete ORI Conference schedule. The post Investigators Tip 30th Annual Conference In Tampa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Many happy vendors & a strong sale . The changes have worked...as my wife used to say when we first met "less is more!"

I enjoy Justin's calls, I can't understand how he comes in for so much criticism. Its a very tough job to do.

Commandment (Into Mischief), a dominating winner of the Mucho Macho Man S. Jan. 3, will make his next start in the GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth S. at Gulfstream Park Feb. 28. The Wathnan Racing colorbearer returned to the worktab for trainer Brad Cox with a four-furlong breeze in :50.60 (16/27) at Payson Park Jan. 23. “Not long after the Mucho Macho Man, Brad (Cox) was thinking about the Fountain of Youth as a spaced-out target,” said Case Clay, Wathnan's Racing Manager, USA. “He looks great and Brad's happy with him.” Commandment, a $500,000 Keeneland September graduate and son of GI Spinaway S. winner Sippican Harbor (Orb), was highlighted in these same pages following a fourth-place finish as the 5-2 favorite in a live maiden special weight first out at Keeneland Oct. 4. He followed up with a visually impressive maiden win going seven furlongs at Churchill Downs Nov. 1 and kicked off the New Year in style with a 6 3/4-length victory going a one-turn mile in the Mucho Macho Man, good for a 91 Beyer Speed Figure. WOW! COMMANDMENT ($3.00) won with conviction in the $175,000 Mucho Macho Man Stakes at @GulfstreamPark. Another winner by @spendthriftfarm's Into Mischief! @bradcoxracing conditions the 3YO colt. @iradortiz coasted home on the son of G1 Spinaway winner Sippican Harbor. pic.twitter.com/GqQovRg3rn — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 3, 2026 The Fountain of Youth–also expected to attract last year's recently crowned unbeaten 2-year-old champion and 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' Ted Noffey (Into Mischief)–will be Commandment's two-turn debut. “He's progressing so nicely,” Clay said. “Brad was quite confident in how he was leading up to the (Mucho Macho Man). He seems like he's a fighter. The water is gonna get deeper for sure, so we'll see how he stacks up there. But, so far, so good.” Commandment isn't Wathnan Racing's–the nom-de-course of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani–only promising sophomore. Thunderously (Gun Runner) announced his presence with a five-length debut victory around two turns for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott going 1 1/16 miles at Gulfstream Jan. 10. He earned an 88 Beyer Speed Figure for the effort. The $300,000 Keeneland September purchase was produced by Princess Warrior (Midshipman), winner of the 2018 GII Mrs. Revere S. and runner-up in the previous year's GI Darley Alcibiades S. “Following Bill's lead,” Clay said. “The (Kentucky) Derby may come up quickly for him. We've been talking about not pushing him too hard and letting him progress. As we dream, maybe we're Belmont (Stakes) dreaming, which sounds absurd as we're talking about Grade Ones after a first start, but one can dream. We'll just let the horse tell us what's next for him.” CABOOM THUNDEROUSLY ($9.60) ran a banger with @JuniorandKellyA up in the 8th at @GulfstreamPark. The 3YO Gun Runner (@Three_Chimneys) colt is trained by Bill Mott for Wathnan Racing. Play the next: https://t.co/tHc1sm6ZIw pic.twitter.com/LEXPf3nZsI — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 10, 2026 Noble Affair (Vekoma), a rallying third in his debut sprinting over the Fair Grounds lawn Dec. 27, was a game wire-to-wire winner on the main track for Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen in New Orleans Jan. 24. Produced by the unraced Rockport Harbor mare Paden Affair, the $600,000 OBS April breezer stopped the timer for six furlongs in a sharp 1:09.84. He received a 93 Beyer. “He's an exciting horse,” Clay said. “Steve (Asmussen) started him by design on the grass. He tends to have one speed, which is go go go. The thought was to get him to not run off and rate a bit and he did. He came flying at the end, and then in Saturday's race, he took the lead and went. Steve will pick the spot that's best for him. We thought very highly of him from the start.” Last term's GII Los Alamitos Futurity runner-up and maiden of four career starts Blacksmith (Liam's Map), meanwhile, will make his next attempt for Hall of Famer Bob Baffert in an upcoming maiden special weight at Santa Anita, per Clay. The $525,000 Keeneland September buy hails from the extended female family of Classic winners Rags to Riches, Jazil, Arcangelo, et al. “Very excited about these prospects and hopefully we can get lucky,” Clay concluded. The post Commandment ‘Progressing So Nicely’ Ahead of Fountain of Youth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

From his earliest lessons at Pin Oak Stud, Incredibolt (Bolt d'Oro) has handled everything asked of him with ease. Now, his team is hoping that trend continues in the GIII Holy Bull Stakes. Pin Oak's Director of Farm Operations and Property Michael Hardy said that the GIII Street Sense Stakes winner has not missed a beat since his win at Churchill Downs. Following a brief layoff on the farm, the Riley Mott trainee moved to Palm Meadows and has put in a series of six weekly drills, including a bullet four furlongs in :48.45 on Jan. 7. “He was quite a mature 2-year-old and we're very happy with how he's doing,” he shared. “Riley hasn't done a whole lot of works with him. He's just getting him tuned up.” Incredibolt drew the rail for his 3-year-old debut on Saturday. The Pin Oak team of Hardy, advisor Clifford Barry and farm trainer Joss Saville secured Incredibolt for just $75,000 at the 2024 Keeneland September Sale. The Bolt d'Oro colt, who is a half-brother to MGSP Fire On Time (Not This Time), represented a sire the Pin Oak team still firmly believes in. “We've always had confidence in Bolt d'Oro and we're breeding three or four mares to him this year,” said Hardy. “Incredibolt was an attractive, athletic colt and looked like a solid, two-turn type of dirt horse.” Incredibolt's physical and mental maturity was evident early in his breaking and training at Pin Oak. “He just seemed to have that natural class and ability,” Hardy described. “He was forward, but not the type of horse that wanted to be aggressively trained. You could tell he had a lot of speed. When he went to Riley, he continued on that path. He was a very level-headed, mature 2-year-old.” After finishing fourth in his debut at Ellis Park, Incredibolt relished stretching out to a mile in September at Churchill Downs, breaking his maiden by two lengths. In the GIII Street Sense Stakes, he broke last and chased a modest pace before taking the lead at the sixteenth pole, defeating the favored Kenny McPeek trainee Universe (Global Campaign) by 1 3/4 lengths. Incredibolt training at Pin Oak as a 2-year-old last May | Pin Oak Stud/Mary Ellet Hardy said that beyond Incredibolt's obvious two-turn frame, he believes the colt's tactical speed will prove advantageous going forward. “He's plenty big and is scopey enough that it's no surprise that he wants to go past a mile,” he explained. “I don't think he necessarily has to come from off the pace. He did that in the Street Sense, but he was much closer to the pace in his maiden win. He's a horse that can settle. He has a great mind and is very confident within himself.” Incredibolt's Street Sense victory held special significance as the final win celebrated by Pin Oak owner Jim Bernhard before his sudden passing last November. Jim, a Louisiana business executive, and his wife Dana purchased the historic Pin Oak Stud property in 2022. They quickly made an impact with 2023 GI Haskell Stakes winner Geaux Rocket Ride (Candy Ride {Arg}) and their program has continued to grow in the years since. The Bernhards' son Ben is involved in the operation as the farm's vice president. Hardy explained that while the loss of Jim has been deeply felt, Dana and Ben are dedicated to maintaining the operation's momentum. “We lost a leader and it has been hard on everyone on the farm, but in terms of vision and legacy, there has been no change in direction,” he said. “Jim, Dana and Ben have always been very active owners and they love to see their horses run.” In addition to Incredibolt's bid at Gulfstream on Saturday, Pin Oak and Riley Mott will send out Multiverse (Practical Joke) in Race 9. The 4-year-old gelding will be making his turf debut in the one-mile allowance, looking to break through after ending last season with three consecutive runner-up finishes. “He worked really well on the grass in his second-to-last work,” said Hardy. “He's a very quick horse and he's stretching out a little in distance, but we think on the grass he'll get the mile comfortably.” Pin Oak's racing stable currently has 68 horses, including 31 juveniles in training at the farm. Hardy said this marks their biggest crop of 2-year-olds to date. Returning stable stars for 2026 include Parchment Party (Constitution), the winner of last year's GIII Belmont Gold Cup Stakes and Birdstone Stakes. In November, the Bill Mott trainee made history as the first U.S.-trained horse to travel to Australia for the G1 Melbourne Cup. While the two-mile distance proved a difficult task and Parchment Party finished 20th, Hardy reported that the son of Constitution was no worse for wear from his travels. After a layoff at the farm, the 5-year-old is back in training at Payson Park. “He has just started back on the work tab in the last two weeks,” Hardy reported. “We'll take him back to the dirt and look for some of the marathon-type dirt races. He has come back as strong and fit as ever.” World Beater wins the GI Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes | Sarah Andrew World Beater (Oscar Performance) was another Pin Oak stable standout last year. After breaking his maiden on Kentucky Oaks Friday, the Riley Mott trainee reeled off wins in the Audubon Stakes, GI Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes and GIII Old Dominion Derby. He was also second to last weekend's GI Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes winner Test Score (Lookin at Lucky) in the GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes. “World Beater came back to the farm after his race at Colonial,” said Hardy. “He's in training here at the farm. His main targets this year are all going to be late summer and in the fall, so we wanted to give him a good long break and let him mature. He'll go back to Riley here in the next two or three weeks. He's a horse with a lot of talent and we're hoping for a big year for him.” The Pin Oak team is equally high on Stars and Strides (American Pharoah). The winner of last year's Saranac Stakes stayed in light training at Bill Mott's base at Payson Park following an eighth-place finish in the GIII Hill Prince Stakes in November and just returned to the work tab last week. “He's a horse with a lot of speed and we hope there are some big races for him this year, trying to keep them around that mile distance,” noted Hardy. This weekend the Pin Oak team, led by Dana and Ben Bernhard, heads to Gulfstream in hopes of solidifying Incredibolt's status as a top Derby prospect. A successful showing in the Holy Bull would be a poignant milestone for the family, marking a major step toward seeing their first Kentucky Derby starter. “Getting any horse to the Derby at any time is an achievement and a very difficult feat, so for everyone here at Pin Oak it would be very special,” said Hardy. “Incredibolt is a horse that the Bernhards have a lot of pride in. They were there for his first start at Ellis and Riley has always spoken very highly of him.” The post Incredibolt Takes Aim at Holy Bull to Headline Deep Pin Oak Roster appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article