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Surging to the front in the final 100 yards, Stud Montana's 57-1 shot Che Evasora scored a half-length victory May 1 in the 1 1/4-mile Gran Premio Criadores (G1) for fillies and mares on the dirt at Hipodromo de Palermo in Argentina.View the full article

By Michael Guerin The old saying “talk is cheap” isn’t exactly true when it comes to the biggest harness races. In fact, the pre-race could have a tangible effect on the outcome of the two huge Group 1s at Alexandra Park tonight. The pacing stars who have contested the Race By Grins and Taylor Mile in the last month get ready for Round 3 in the $110,000 Messenger Pace tonight while Aussie trotting hero Just Believe will be trying to make it three straight over the locals in the $110,000 Peter Breckon Memorial National Trot. Both races have different elements to their corresponding contests last Friday with the Australian pacers, Speak The Truth most importantly, finally drawing well in the Messenger while Muscle Mountain, New Zealand’s most talented trotter, returns in the National after missing last Friday. Their connections have already declared their intentions in both races: Queensland trainer Shannon Price saying Speak The Truth will lead at all costs while Muscle Mountain’s trainer Greg Hope is adamant “we will be leading and staying there.” If the driver of a top class harness horse with comparable gate speed to its rivals wants to lead and stay in front there really isn’t a lot their rivals can do about it, especially in a mobile start where all horses are at the same speed at dispatch. So why does that matter so much? Being on the marker pegs at Alexandra Park saves a horse 1.5 to 2 lengths per bend, which in tonight 2700m races that could mean those runners cover up to 10 lengths less than those in the running line. That is the simple mathematics behind why harness racing Group 1 distance races, the Cups, Derbys and Oaks, are dominated by the horses on the marker pegs. That also sees drivers of lesser performed horses happy to hand up the lead to a dominant favourite, hoping to slipstream their way to their best possible result, even a miracle win. But if we believe Price and Hope, and they have been at the top level long enough that their words carry serious weight, then they also create doubt. If Speak The Truth leads and runs hard what becomes of, for example, Merlin from barrier 3? If the Speak The Truth team were talking a different language after a tough month and suggested they’d be looking for a trail, Merlin would be favoured to get the front, from where he would be clear top pick and his odds would crash. But put him outside the leader and he could face mission impossible over the longer trip. “We will go out and have a look and Zac should know after 50m if we have a chance of crossing them or not,” says Merlin’s co-trainer Scott Phelan. “But if we can’t get there and he has to sit parked that won’t be a disaster. He can still win doing that.” He can. But what punters perceive as value changes dramatically depending on whether you think Merlin is leading or sitting parked. If you believe the horse drawn 1 is going to lead it is a wise idea to work out who might trail and that could be outsider American Me, and that makes him a Top 4 chance or better. But the most likely scenario is Speak The Truth, Kango and Merlin create enough pressure early to leave themselves vulnerable and then Don’t Stop Dreaming becomes the horse to beat after his huge second to shock winner Mach Shard last Friday. As for Mach Shard, on the raw numbers, he can probably win again after his $155 stunner last week for junior driver Crystal Hackett. But fairytales rarely have great sequels. If Muscle Mountain goes flat out to lead in the National Trot and then stays there as Hope suggests the race becomes enormously more difficult for red hot favourite Just Believe. The field would almost certainly drop into single file with Just Believe third at best as Hope’s words will have reached the ears of rival drivers and they will want to be close to him and in front of Just Believe. The Aussie champ is so good he might pull out and sit parked from the bell and still be too good. But the question now for punters is do you want to take $1.14 for him to win enduring that type of run when you get could $1.30 for him when he was certain to lead in a weaker field last week. The answer is no, even if he wins. Because that isn’t value in a race which at least now has an element of doubt. Yes, talk can be cheap. But that doesn’t mean tonight it is not worth listening to. Michael Guerin’s selections for tonight : R5: Even from the widest draw Empire City is the one to beat, especially if the free-running The Moonstone puts tempo into the race. R6: Don’t Stop Dreaming could get a handy run without having to work for it and he was enormous in defeat last Friday. R7: There doesn’t appear to be much between Cyclone Jordy and Demon Blue but the better draw is a big advantage to Jordy. R8: While Just Believe is the best winning chances backing Oscar Bonavena to run Top 2 from a potential trail at $1.80 makes more sense. View the full article

Today 4th May in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Rolls relishes quick back-up to claim Warrnambool Cup Maddie Raymond and Harry Grace have combined to take out their maiden Listed Warrnambool Cup victory, with Rolls getting the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Rockstar Ronnie claims Grand Annual Steeplechase All eyes were on Stern Idol in the 2023 Grand Annual, but it was the stablemate, Rockstar Ronnie who reigned … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 4, 2023 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Cruz snares Happy Valley treble In a meeting of generations, Tony Cruz slotted a treble at Happy Valley on Wednesday night to secure training honours … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Alice Springs race-caller Dylan Bairstow heading home to WA After spending the past three years in the NT, Alice Springs race-caller Dylan Bairstow is heading back home to Perth … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Robinson duo target Riccarton feature Weather may determine which of Lance Robinson’s two leading sprinters have the best chance of taking Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannon … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago First wins for Ruakaka pair Wednesday’s Ruakaka meeting will live long in the memory of local trainer Darren Smith and jockey Kelsey Hannan, with the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Hawkesbury racing preview, best bets & quaddie | 5/5/2022 After Hawkesbury Race Club hosted its standalone Saturday meeting on the weekend, we are back at Clarendon this Thursday with … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Wagga Gold Cup betting tips, best odds & quaddie | 6/5/2022 It is Day 2 of the Wagga Cup Carnival this Friday at the Murrumbidgee Turf Club, with the $200,000 Listed … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 4, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Muniandy scores first training win Shankar Muniandy couldn’t have asked for his training career to get off to a better start. The 35-year-old jockey brought … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Future looking bright for Alice Springs after big Cup Carnival The Alice Springs Cup Carnival is arguably the biggest sporting event on the sporting calendar in Central Australia. For ASTC … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Stablemates signing off in juvenile feature A pair of highly regarded fillies from Stephen Marsh’s stable will go head-to-head at Te Rapa on Saturday when they … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Wagga Town Plate Day tips & best bets | Thursday, May 5, 2022 Thursday will see Day One of the Wagga Cup Carnival run and won, with the $200,000 Wagga Town Plate (1200m) … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Hayes looks to maintain late-season surge with seven at the Valley Spurred on with 10 wins since the beginning of April, David Hayes is looking to maintain his late-season surge when … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Flying Agent wins Brierly Steeplechase Kiwi import Flying Agent has provided Ballarat trainer Amy McDonald with the biggest win of her burgeoning career when taking … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Hong Kong Derby hero Sky Darci satisfies Moreira, Conghua for Cruz’s Exultant Sky Darci stepped onto the turf at Sha Tin this morning (Tuesday, 4 May) for the first time since his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Ribchester and Belardo to return to Haunui Haunui Farm will once again welcome Champion two-year-old and dual Group One winner Belardo and four-time Group One winner and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Two Illicit to make Australian debut Roger James is excited to be back on Australian soil for the first time in 18 months. The trans-Tasman travel … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Tylers hold strong hand at home meeting Riverton trainers Kelvin and Aimee Tyler will once again hold a strong hand at their home meeting on Thursday where … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Group Three option for Llanacord Manawatu filly Llanacord will in all likelihood stick to taking on her own sex in South Australia after racing without … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Wangoom Handicap betting tips | Warrnambool May Carnival HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert brings you the best bets, top odds and his $100 betting strategy for the Wangoom Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm tips, top odds & quaddie bets | Wednesday, May 5 HorseBetting.com.au’s Nicholas Lloyd takes a look at the best bets and top odds on offer for the Eagle Farm meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Warrnambool May Carnival Day 2 betting tips | Galleywood Day 2021 Day 2 of the Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is Galleywood Day, with another 10 races scheduled to be run and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Canterbury Park racing tips & top odds | Wednesday, May 5 HorseBetting.com.au’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you the best bets and top quaddie numbers for the Canterbury Park meeting on Wednesday, May … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Journeyman Jack primed for back-to-back Group 1 wins Having taken out the ATC Australian Derby during The Championships, Explosive Jack has given himself the chance of back-to-back Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Past winners head bumper field for 2021 Grand Annual The 2021 Grand Annual Steeplechase is the marquee event of the three-day Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, and it is no … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk’s three-day survival guide for The ‘Bool Today’s special edition of Punt Drunk guides you through the dos and don’ts for all three days of the Warrnambool … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 4, 2021 Day 1 of the ‘Bool is upon us, with the Brierly Steeplechase the featured event for the first day of … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Smith Primed For The ’Bool One of the most well-known Warrnambool-based trainers Lindsey Smith is set for a massive Warrnambool Racing Carnival kicking off on … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Pateman set to partner Zed Em at the Bool Dual licence holder Steven Pateman is free to ride Zed Em at Warrnambool as he waits on the judgment in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Purcell hopes for upset wins on home track Local trainer Aaron Purcell with have Guizot and Instigator chasing upset wins in the Wangoom Handicap and Warrnambool Cup, respectively … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Warrnambool Carnival Day 1 betting tips – Tuesday, 5 May 2020 There’ll be no crowds, no third day and no racing to the top of the hill to watch the Grand … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Nerves kick in for Payne Nerves only come but once a year for Patrick Payne, and that time is now. The Warrnambool May Carnival is … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Newcomer out to build trainer’s profile Joseph Waldron is hoping former Godolphin gelding Wagner might be the horse to build the profile of his stable at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago House Of Cartier out to add Gosford Cup The John Sargent-trained mare House Of Cartier is set to back up in the Gosford Gold Cup at Randwick eight … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Queensland stars dominate BRC Sprint noms Several horses with claims to being Queensland’s best sprinter have been nominated for the Group Three BRC Sprint as a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bella Vella to bypass Group One Goodwood Will Clarken has decided to bypass the Group One Goodwood with Bella Vella despite the mare coming through her victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Chief Stipelas joins Gold Medals in Annual chase Clayton Chief Stipelas and Gold Medals will join forces again in an attempt to win Australia’s longest race, the Grand Annual … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Queensland metro premierships to restart Racing Queensland is set to make a decision on when to restart the count in the metropolitan jockeys and trainers … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago No South Australian Derby start for Kinane Frank Packer Plate winner Kinane will not run in the South Australian Derby and is instead being directed towards races … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cosmic Force latest 3yo retired to stud Group Two winner Cosmic Force has been retired and will stand alongside his sire Deep Field at Newgate Farm … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Marquand ready to make mark in Britain Jockey Tom Marquand is determined to build on the big impression he made in an extended spell in Australia when … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Steel Prince wins again, goes for Ramsden Steel Prince has made it four wins from as many starts this preparation and the stayer will now target the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lachlan King taken to hospital after fall Apprentice Lachlan King has been taken to hospital after a fall in a race at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nobu ignites Group 1 Queensland Derby bid Nobu’s Queensland Derby mission is back on track after his comprehensive win at Randwick over stablemates Duchess Of Lennox and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney mare Spright claims G1 Sangster Sydney mare Spright has come with her trademark whirlwind finish to claim the Sangster Stakes and complete a Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Collett completes double aboard Demerara Demerara will spearhead Godolphin’s assault on fillies and mares black-type races during the winter carnival after her victory in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Princess Jenni wins G1 Australasian Oaks The David Brideoake-trained Princess Jenni has responded to Damien Oliver’s riding to win the Group One Australasian Oaks in Adelaide … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Currie asks for clarity on racing charges Lawyers for trainer Ben Currie have filed a judicial review application on a ban and asked stewards for clarity of … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Life Less Ordinary takes Hollindale Stakes Trainer Chris Waller has won his third Group Two Hollindale Stakes with Life Less Ordinary who he believes is what … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ridgewood Drive stamps Derby credentials A convincing win at Flemington over 2000m has set Ridgewood Drive up for a likely shot at the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pennino delivers a Gr 3 Guineas boilover Pennino has enhanced her reputation as a superior wet-tracker in winning the Group Three Gold Coast Guineas in a boilover … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Zonk gives Williams first Saturday winner Apprentice Chris Williams has ridden his first Saturday winner at Randwick, steering Zonk for his boss Les Bridge … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Coldstone lifts Gollan spirits in Cup win Coldstone’s has won the Australian Turf Club Cup for Tony Gollan on a day the trainer had scratch star three-year-old … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fastnet Tempest survives protest to win Fastnet Tempest has had to survive a protest from the rider of runner-up Addictive Nature to claim his first win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Four riders fall, Ipswich card called off Jockeys escaped serious injury after a four-horse fall over the line at Ipswich but the meeting has been abandoned … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fidelia impresses Brown in Flemington win Fidelia has finished strongly to come from last to win a 1410m race for three-year-old fillies at Flemington, impressing apprentice … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Splintex breaks through at second start The Mark Newnham-trained Splintex has backed up a solid third on debut with victory in the two-year-old maiden at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gary Newham finds Winning Ways in Bracelet Gary Newham has continued his success with Winning Ways who is Oaks bound after winning the Gold Coast Bracelet … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Million-dollar colt too strong in Classic Stronger has lived up to his name when he overhauled the odds-on favourite Accession to win the Group Three Ken … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Serengeti Empress wins Kentucky Oaks Serengeti Empress has bounced back from a bleeding attack at her previous start to lead all the way in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Moldova stays unbeaten with Flemington win The Danny O’Brien-trained two-year-old Moldova has backed up a debut win at Bendigo with another victory at Flemington to remain … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The Lord Mayor salutes in Gold Coast Cup Champion trainer Chris Waller has continued his domination of Queensland staying races with The Lord Mayor winning the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The Candy Man set to chase stakes races Comeback galloper The Candy Man earned a crack at stakes races after scoring his fifth win in a row at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hugh Bowman calls time on the season Hugh Bowman has confirmed he will not ride again until the new season after an exhausting few months including the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pierata to stay in training for Everest Aquis Farm has announced Pierata’s stud career has been deferred and the All Aged Stakes winner will be aimed at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago New jockey to guide Anatola’s advance Josh Parr’s foot injury means a new jockey is needed for Anatola in her first black-type assignment at the Gold … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Englebrecht hopes to drive Highway north Group One-winning trainer Steve Englebrecht will find out whether Highway warrants a Brisbane campaign when she runs at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ciaron Maher chasing Oaks win in Adelaide Ciaron Maher has Aloisia and Pretty To Sea lining up for the stable in the Group One Australasian Oaks at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mark Webster to step down at Inglis Mark Webster, the managing director of auctioneers Willliam Inglis and Son, will step down from his role … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brisbane campaign waiting for High Church After spending time on the sidelines with a knee injury, High Church is set to run first-up over 1800m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Serene Miss closes in on black-type debut Trainer Kris Lees may put consistent mare Serene Miss on a seven-day back-up to her first stakes race if she … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tom faces challenge from stablemates Tom Melbourne is trying to break a two-year winning drought in the Hollindale Stakes but faces a challenge from his … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Our Century on trial for Brisbane Cup Kim Waugh is eyeing the Brisbane Cup with former Lloyd Williams-owned stayer Our Century providing he performs in the Lord … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Currie fined over trackwork Trainer Ben Currie has been fined $3000 for working his horses at the Toowoomba track when facilities were closed … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Akavoroun to make his return at Flemington After a lengthy stint on the sidelines, rising nine-year-old Akavoroun is ready to make his reappearance at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago James Orman chases another stakes win In-form jockey James Orman has can win his third stakes race in as many weeks when he combines with trainer … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago McGillivray seeks a stay on suspension Jockey Matt McGillivray is seeking a stay of a four-week suspension which puts him in danger of missing several key … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Morphettvile tips & full form for Saturday, May 5 MORPHETTVILLE is racing this Saturday and the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) headlines the day. Let’s get stuck into … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Forgiving trainer eyeing Queensland options Kenny Rae has admitted he was close to pulling the pin on Prom Queen’s Queensland campaign after her Te Rapa … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Marsh chasing four in a row Stephen Marsh has two strong chances to continue his dominance of Saturday’s two-year-old black type feature at Te Rapa. The … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago La Fille En Jeu chases stakes treble La Fille En Jeu will bid to join hallowed company when she contests Saturday’s Listed Daphne Bannan Memorial Great Easter … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Mendelssohn-Mania Setting In At Churchill Downs UAE Derby sponsored by the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group (Group 2) winner and Kentucky Derby (Group 1) candidate … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Bendigo market movers for Friday, May 4 BENDIGO is Victoria’s primary meet is this Friday and the punters have rallied around the rural town. Where’s the smart … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Wagga Gold Cup Day market movers, May 4 THE biggest raceday on the Riverina is upon us as the Wagga Gold Cup takes centrestage for Racing NSW. Arguably … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gollan after another Russell Memorial Tony Gollan has an affinity with the Ken Russell Memorial which started his climb to the top of the Brisbane … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mendelssohn can make Derby history The Aidan O’Brien-trained Mendelssohn will try to become the first European horse to win the famous Kentucky Derby … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir sets training record The win of Stylish Miss at Warrnambool has given Darren Weir a new Commonwealth training record … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Regina Coeli lands her second Grand Annual Regina Coeli has landed a second Grand Annual Steeplechase at Warrnambool doing it the hard way, leading all the way … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jim Byrne renews association with Pat Duff Top jockey Jim Byrne will resume an association with his former master Pat Duff when he rides Steel Zip at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Divine Quality to face first city test A convincing maiden debut at Bendigo has provided the stepping stone to a first city test for three-year-old Divine Quality … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir wins another Warrnambool Cup Darren Weir’s domination of the Warrnambool Cup has continued with High Church scoring an easy win in the 2350m race … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Top Of The Range on trial for Qld Derby The Mike Moroney-trained Top Of The Range will run over 1800m at Rosehill with a view to progressing to Queensland … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fact-finding Kentucky Derby for Waller Chris Waller will pick the brain of legendary American trainer Bob Baffert at this weekend’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Thunder Snow Godolphin’s best Derby chance Thunder Snow’s trainer Saeed bin Suroor says the horse is the best Kentucky Derby chance Godolphin has ever had … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Josh Oliver gets chance in big time Jockey Josh Oliver’s bond with Col ‘N’ Lil means he has retained the ride on the mare in the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller camp thankful for Berry’s faith Tommy Berry’s decision to ride Beyond Thankful in the Lord Mayor’s Cup when spoilt for choice has boosted an absent … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Kendrick after more black type success Stuart Kendrick has had his best season with 70 winners so far and hopes to convert that into another stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Flemington kick-off for Under The Louvre Despite his hefty impost, Under The Louvre is set to make his racetrack return up the straight at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rudy to give Page a special thrill Helen Page has trained many stakes winners but will get a special thrill if her stable favourite Rudy can win … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir equals training record The win of Try Four at Warrnambool has given Darren Weir a season record-equalling victory … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Les Ross racing for change of luck Trainer Les Ross hopes consistent filly River Racer can give him a change of luck by winning the Gold Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Weir closes in on training record Darren Weir only needs two more winners to break his own record in a training season … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after 3rd straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Warrnambool trip pays off for Winks The victory of Yesterday’s Songs in the Wangoom Handicap has made the trip to Warrnambool worthwhile for jockey James Winks … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Second jumps death at Warrnambool After no fatalities since 2011, the Warrnambool three-day carnival has been marred by two horse deaths in as many days … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Walker booked for five rides at Flemington Jockey Michael Walker has been booked for five rides at Flemington in his return to competitive riding after more than … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Romantic Maid on trial for Queensland Oaks New Zealand trainer Roger James is keen to see what Romantic Maid can do in Sydney, hoping she can measure … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Warrnambool trip pays off for Winks The victory of Yesterday’s Songs in the Wangoom Handicap has made the trip to Warrnambool worthwhile for jockey James Winks … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Snowden yard posts 100 winners for season Jericho has become the 100th winner of the season for Peter and Paul Snowden, earning himself a Queensland campaign with … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sahara Siren stakes Queensland Oaks claims Sahara Siren has staked her claim for a Queensland Oaks berth with her maiden victory at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Galleywood Hurdle goes to Weir and Allen Gingerboy has led throughout to win the Galleywood Hurdle and give Darren Weir and John Allen a fourth jumps winner … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Beau Rada back in distance at Flemington After testing consistent sprinter Beau Rada over 1100m, trainer John McArdle is happy to drop the sprinter back to a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Apprentice facing charges over $20 bet Apprentice Liam Riordan faces two charges relating to a $20 bet at a picnic race meeting in Victoria … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Regina Coeli chases second Grand Annual Ciaron Maher says Regina Coeli is a more dour steeplechaser as she chases back-to-back Grand Annual victories at Warrnambool … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cavallo earns Sydney call-up for Perry Jockey Tony Cavallo will trade bush racing for a rare shot at a city win when he teams up with … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Volkstok’n’barrell ready for Hollindale The Queensland winter carnival begins in earnest with the Group Two Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir after straight Warrnambool Cup Trainer Darren Weir will have a three-pronged attack as he shoots for a third-straight Warrnambool Cup victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir dominates Warrnambool maiden hurdles Waxing’s win at the Warrnambool carnival has given trainer Darren Weir three wins from the four maiden hurdle races run … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering to rest through the winter Trainer Robert Heathcote says star sprinter Buffering could still race again but no decision will be made until after he … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Noonan free to ride Precious Gem in G1 Jake Noonan has had three meetings shaved off a careless riding suspension on appeal, leaving him free to ride on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rachel’s Valentina Kentucky Oaks favourite Rachel’s Valentina is the favourite to win the Kentucky Oaks, seven years after her mother Rachel Alexandra won the Classic … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Double and suspension for Mott at the Bool A winner over jumps and a winner on the flat has been soured y suspension for jockey Jamie Mott at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Noonan’s Group One hopes rest on appeal Jake Noonan is appealing the severity of a careless riding suspension in a bid to keep the ride on Precious … Read More 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 the horses of interest for this weekend running at Tokyo and Kyoto Racecourses: Saturday, May 4, 2024 9th-TOK, ¥34,200,000 ($223k), Allowance, 3yo, 1600m SONIC STAR (c, 3, Into Mischief–Carolina Bertie, by Speightstown), a debut winner over nine furlongs last September, was only 11th in the Cattleya S. (allowance) over this track and distance Nov. 25 but bounced back with a handy allowance success Jan. 27 (see below, SC 14). A $300,000 Keeneland September yearling, the dark bay colt is out of an unraced half-sister to three-time Grade I winner Beach Patrol (Lemon Drop Kid)–now standing in Japan–and the deeper female family includes classy Klein racemares MGSW/GISP Hurricane Bertie (Storm Boot) and MGSW/GISP Allamerican Bertie (Quiet American). Joao Moreira takes the call. B-Nancy C Shuford (KY)     Sunday, May 5, 2024 2nd-KYO, ¥10,480,000 ($68k), Maiden, 3yo, 1400m PONT NEUF (f, 3, Ghostzapper) is a daughter of Promise Me Silver (Silver City), who won the 2015 GIII Eight Belles S., who was purchased by prominent New York breeders Chester and Mary Broman for $320,000 with this filly in utero at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale. Since selling for $100,000 at last year's OBS March Sale, Pont Neuf's 2-year-old half-brother Win Me Gold (Game Winner) changed hands for $190,000 at the recently concluded OBS April Sale and is already on the worktab at Los Alamitos. B-Chester & Mary Broman (NY) The post Into Mischief’s Sonic Star Looking For Two Straight at Tokyo appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The speedy 2-year-old filly Long Neck Paula (Uncle Mo–Take Charge Paula, by Take Charge Indy) broke her maiden at first asking and earned a 'TDN Rising Star' for her effort at Churchill Downs on Thursday afternoon. Exiting the outside gate, the 3-1 favorite rocketed to the lead and held sway around the far turn. Long Neck Paula heard a few footsteps behind her down the lane, but she kept to the task and won by three lengths over fellow firster Minty (McKinzie). The final running time was :51.56. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. Sales History: $325,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP; $500,000 2yo '24 OBSMAR. O-Will Stroud; B-WinStar Farm LLC (Ky); T-Wesley Ward. The post Uncle Mo Filly Long Neck Paula Earns ‘TDN Rising Star’ Of Approval At Churchill appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article