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Lord Zetland, described by the team at Redcar Racecourse as “one of the most important figures in the history of the course”, died on Saturday at his home in North Yorkshire. He was 88. Lawrence Mark Dundas – the fourth Marquess of Zetland – succeeded his father, Lawrie, as chairman and managing director at Redcar in 1981. He went on to spend the better part of four decades at the helm, before stepping down from the role of chairman at the end of the 2018 season. Lord Zetland is perhaps best remembered for introducing the Two-Year-Old Trophy in 1989. It remains Redcar's richest race, while the Zetland Gold Cup, first run in 1950, continues to be another highlight of the racing year at the seaside track. In an interview marking the 150th anniversary of Redcar Racecourse, in 2022, Lord Zetland said, “I had no real interest in racing, but I wanted to do my best to maintain the family tradition, so I learned quickly. Over time, I developed a love of horse racing, and I'm immensely proud of the part successive members of my family have played in the development of Redcar over such a long time.” Lord Zetland, a graduate of Christ's College, Cambridge, was also a founding director of the British Horseracing Board and a former chair of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association. His title now passes to his son, the Earl of Ronaldshay. Redcar's general manager Amy Fair added, “We owe our richest race, The Two-Year-Old Trophy, to his vision, and he was a real gentleman who never said 'no' to anything that was in the interests of racegoers. “He always stopped for a chat – whether it was owners, trainers, jockeys, or punters having a cuppa in the café in the Course Enclosure. We owe him so much and he will be greatly missed.” The post Former Redcar Chairman and ‘Real Gentleman’ Lord Zetland Dies at 88 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Led by the $1 million GI NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes, Monmouth Park is set to offer $5.85 million in stakes races when the track kicks off its 81st season Saturday, May 9. This year's 50-day race meet, which runs through Sunday, Sept. 13, will feature 36 total stakes races, including nine graded events. In addition to the Haskell, the July 18 card will also host the $500,000 GII Molly Pitcher Stakes; $500,000 GII United Nations; $350,000 GIII Monmouth Cup; $300,000 GIII WinStar Matchmaker; and $100,000 Wolf Hill. In preparation for the premier Haskell program, Monmouth Park will offer a “Haskell Preview Day” with four stakes events held Saturday, June 13–GIII Salvator Mile, GIII Eatontown, and the listed NYRA Bets Pegasus Stakes and Monmouth Stakes. The post Haskell Tops 2026 Monmouth Stakes Schedule appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of Hong Kong racing’s most powerful figures stole the show in January with champion jockey Zac Purton and a trio of top trainers striking elite form. The Post analyses the jockeys and trainers who had a month to remember or one to forget, as well as the most outstanding victory and winning ride. Who’s hot? Zac Purton hit overdrive in January, racking up 20 wins from 77 rides at a phenomenal strike rate of 26 per cent to extend his championship lead to 40 over nearest rival Hugh Bowman. A...View the full article

Trainer Riley Mott discusses Street Sense Stakes (G3) winner Incredibolt at Palm Meadows Training Center Jan. 29, two days before he contests the $275,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

An exciting new chapter is being written at Coolmore Stud with the news that the powerful operation has been granted an ownership licence by the JRA [Japanese Racing Association], meaning it will be represented in that jurisdiction for the first time by two exceptionally-bred runners by Frankel. Four-time leading JRA trainer Mitsu Nakauchida has been entrusted with a Frankel colt out of dual Group 1-winning sprinter Marsha (Acclamation). Meanwhile, a Frankel filly out of Shadow Hunter (Arcano) has already been named Snowscape and is registered in training with Nakauchida. TDN Europe understands the Frankel colt, who is the last foal out of 6,000,000 gns purchase Marsha, will race in Sue Margnier's old yellow silks that were recently carried to victory by the Donnacha O'Brien-trained Kilmeaden.  Those colours were once carried by Foxhunters Chase hero Attitude Adjuster at the Cheltenham Festival in 1986 while Kilmeaden won over hurdles for a partnership that included Max and Tom Wachman, Charles Shanahan, Magnier and Tabor. It is understood that a partnership is still being finalised for Snowscape in Japan.  More to follow The post Coolmore Embarks On Exciting New Ownership Venture In Japan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article