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Except the video camera is not on the official finish line therefore the angle is incorrect. There have already been a number of similar instances with the camera failing in the last two seasons.  If I recall correctly one involved tge Stewards over turning the Judges decision.  

Hastings Park announced Dec. 5 that it would cease conducting Thoroughbred racing, ending more than 130 years of racing at the British Columbia venue.View the full article

Winning the Demoiselle Stakes (G2) has become old hat for Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, who notched his 10th win in the 1 1/8-mile race for 2-year-old fillies when Zany overwhelmed her competition with an 8 1/2-length win Dec. 6 at Aqueduct.View the full article

Margie's Music (Hurricane Run) (lot 211), the dam of two stakes horses including 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard and Group winner Mr Hollywood (Iquitos), sold for €1 million to Ecurie Des Monceaux's Henri Bozo and the Broadhurst Agency at Arqana's Vente d'Elevage. The 11-year-old mare was offered in foal to Night of Thunder. “She really seems to produce well at the top level,” said Bozo of the Haras de la Cour Blanche offering. “I loved her physically. She has the class of Montjeu and Hurricane Run. She's in foal to a great stallion, so we really wanted to give her a good go.” Mr Hollywood won the 2024 G3 Bavarian Classic and is twice Group 1 placed including in the Deutsches Derby. Just before purchasing Margie's Music, Bozo also claimed the winning €660,000 bid on Eyota (Golden Horn) (lot 210), the dam of Group-placed filly Kiss Melody (Almanzor) and a half-sister to dual Group 1 victress Flotilla (Mizzen Mast). She was consigned by Haras des Capucines. Bozo said that plans for both purchases will be determined in the coming weeks. “It's a very competitive business and I'm always amazed to see how many good mares are heading to Japan,” he noted. “I really want France to keep producing good racehorses, so we decided with the partners to give this a good go and I'm delighted we were able to do it.” The duo were bred by Ammerland Verwaltung and Al Shahania Stud, respectively. The post Henri Bozo Acquires Margie’s Music For Cool €1 Million In Deauville appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lily Hart (lot 207) came into Arqana's Vente d'Elevage a sought-after prospect; a Listed winner and Group-placed four-year-old filly, by Galileo and in foal to Wootton Bassett. She was, said Haras du Cadran's Pierre Talvard, his number one selection of the sale, and when the hammer fell and she was his at €1.05 million, he was temporarily too moved to speak. “She was my selection of the sale,” he said, wiping tears from his face. “I would have done anything for her. She is a daughter of Galileo, winner of a Listed race, in foal to Wootton Bassett–everything that makes me happy. Unreal.” Asked what his plans were for the La Motteraye Consignment member, he said, “I don't know yet, but I'm going to reflect a little bit on it.” Bred by Coolmore, and raced by them in partnership with Masaaki Matsushima and Westerberg, and trained by Aidan O'Brien, the filly was the second on the day to reach seven figures. The Galileo—Wootton Bassett cross has produced 10 stakes winners and four Group 1 winners, including the recent dual Group 1 winner of the Prix Jean Luc Lagardere and Criterium International in Puerto Rico (Wootton Bassett). The post Pierre Talvard Gets His Pick Of The Sale With Lily Hart At €1.05m appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article