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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie–Bernadreamy, by Bernardini), a dual Grade I winner at two, is expected to make the final start of his career in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile before entering stud in 2026 at Eric and Tamara Gustavson's Spendthrift Farm. “We are excited about Chancer McPatrick,” said Spendthrift General Manager Ned Toffey. “We've had good luck with precocious Grade I winners from the first crop of emerging sires–of course, that was the formula with Into Mischief when he came to stud. “It takes a pretty special 2-year-old to win on debut at Saratoga, win a race like the Hopeful in the second start, and win another storied race like the Champagne in the third start. Chancer McPatrick is also a tremendous physical, and we believe breeders are really going to like what they see on the end of the shank.” Bred in Kentucky by Rigney Racing LLC, the bay colt was sold for $260,000 through the Denali Stud consignment at the 2023 Fasig-Tipton July Sale and made for a successful resale when hammering to John Kimmel and Nick Sallusto, agents for Flanagan Racing, for $725,000 at last year's OBS April Sale. Turned over to Chad Brown, Chancer McPatrick was favored on Saratoga debut and found himself well back early on before unleashing a furious stretch rally to score by a length, earning 'TDN Rising Star' honors. After brushing the gate and having Flavien Prat lose an iron at the start of the Hopeful, Chancer McPatrick finished full of run to prevail by a half-length and he validated 1-2 favoritism in the Champagne, drawing clear to win by daylight. He joined the likes of Practical Joke and Jackie's Warrior as horses to win both of the New York circuit's major juvenile Grade I contests. Runner-up on seasonal debut in the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby this past March, Chancer McPatrick won the July 24 Curlin Stakes ahead of a wide-trip fourth when last seen in the GI H. Allen Jerkens Stakes on Aug. 23. “Chancer McPatrick showed tremendous ability from the first time I worked him as a 2-year-old,” said Brown. “He won both the Hopeful and Champagne which is extremely difficult to do. The only other horse I was fortunate enough to do that with was Practical Joke, so that's pretty good company. Chancer McPatrick is a very correct, athletic colt with a lovely temperament. I thought he ran super last time out in the Jerkens, he just needed a little bit further. He's doing well and we're going to train him up to the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile.” Bred on a similar cross to Grade I winner and promising young sire Maxfield, dual Grade I winner La Cara and fellow GISW Speaker's Corner, Chancer McPatrick counts GI Darley Alcibiades Stakes heroine and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies runner-up Dream Empress (Bernstein) as his second dam. He has amassed a record of 4-1-0 from nine starts and earnings to date of $727,875. A stud fee will be set at a later date. The post ‘TDN Rising Star’ Chancer McPatrick To Stand At Spendthrift appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
They’ve had to settle for a dominant jockeys’ premiership winner for the past few seasons – and likely will in 2025-26 as well – but Hong Kong racing fans could be in for a midseason stoush for the ages if the stars align in the next couple of months. With The Standard reporting on Monday that Joao Moreira could be set for a return to Hong Kong as Caspar Fownes’ stable jockey and James McDonald believed to be one of a string of riders confirmed for winter stints in Hong Kong, eight-time champion...View the full article -
By Kit Walker · Posted
Labrokes & Neds were purchased by ENTAIN in 2018. The relevant period of the alleged contraventions are between 16 December 2018 and 16 December 2024 and are certainly not at the low end of the scale. The Group has set aside £51 million ($64.8 million) to address the matter, although Entain claims the amount relates to accounting and does not reflect a potential penalty. They set aside £51 million to address the matter but that doesn't reflect a potential penalty? Yes could be a lot more. Crown Melbourne and Crown Perth faced significant scrutiny for operating under inadequate AML/CTF measures across their casino premises in Melbourne and Perth. Regulatory investigations uncovered failures in managing high-risk customers, including potential money laundering through junket operators and VIP programs. Crown was ordered to pay a AUD 450 million civil penalty for its breaches of the AML/CTF Act. Entain will fight its case in court if mediation is unsuccessful. It is due to file a defence by September. They won't want it going to Court just like they didn't in Turkey when without any prompting said they would pay 1 billion dollars as a fine. ----------------------------------------------------- This was never going to happen. New opportunities payment $90m The SPA includes a potential new opportunities payment of up to $90m. This payment relates to legislative changes Entain aims to pursue that were not in place when the agreement began. The payment is contingent on two key developments: • TAB NZ will receive at least $75m if the New Zealand Government legalises and establishes a licensing system for online casino products (e.g., online slots, table games, etc.) within 10 years of the agreement's start. • TAB NZ will receive at least $15m if the government legalises and creates a licensing system for virtual racing and sports products (both retail and online) within the same 10-year period. • Both new opportunities payments are conditional on: • TAB NZ being granted the exclusive licence during this period and appointing Entain as the only manager of that licence. No more than three licences are granted by the New Zealand Government. ----------------------------------- The above quote is a big worry especially with reduced income once the NZ dogs are gone - millions now not payable by Australian bookmakers on consumption tax - and once 15 online casinos get regulated to operate in NZ the gambling dollar on NZ racing will be reduced - and NZ SPORTS Codes are collectively through the Government seeking a bigger % payout. -
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Harness Racing New Zealand’s 2025 Blue September campaign is gearing up for its busiest week so far. The first Big Blue Drive (BBD) will take place all over the country from Thursday through to Sunday. It is all about encouraging people to donate to the cause and raise as much money as possible for prostate cancer research. Thursday will see dual meetings at Winton and Cambridge, with the latter hosting “Blokes’ Night”. Tickets are $70 and include food from the Burger Bistro menu, a drink on arrival and a variety of on-course activities. To see more click here On Friday there’s racing at Addington and Auckland including the $110,000 Group 1 Caduceus Class 2YO Fillies Classic at Alexandra Park. Racegoers embracing the Blue theme at both venues will be in the running to get spot prizes while stables who get involved will go into the draw to win a morning tea shout courtesy of HRNZ. All they need to do is email their photos to kim.butt@hrnz.co.nz. On Saturday everyone who has donated to the cause so far this month will get the opportunity to win prizes. All they have to do is comment on a HRNZ Facebook post to automatically go into the draw. The prizes are : 1. Two tickets to Harness 5000 meeting thanks to Ashburton Raceway. Each prize will entitle both people to a meal and drinks for the day. They will be seated with the sponsors for the day and have a view of the finishing post. 2. Two tickets to The Infield on Cup Day 3. A WDC (World Driving Championship) Merchandise Pack 4. A special hamper full of goodies The weekend will finish up with a big day at Motukarara on Sunday. The annual Blue Bolt is always a highlight. It pits all 11 ambassadors against each other in a 100 metre sprint down the home straight. On what is a very family-friendly day at Banks Peninsula, there will also be two Blue September Invited Drivers races. At the halfway mark, the campaign is at $18,141. The annual fund-raiser for the New Zealand Prostate Cancer Foundation has had a strong start, with $12,000 raised during the first week, followed by another $6000 last week. In all there have been 25 wins by Blue September ambassadors so far. Money is raised every time one of them wins a race thanks to their individual sponsors and contributions from HRNZ and the clubs. Josh Dickie, Tony Cameron, Robbie Close and Sam Thornley all picked up their first wins for the campaign over the last few days, with Close’s coming in Friday’s feature at Addington, the Listed $50,000 Woodlands Stud Series Stakes Harness 7000. The country’s leading driver Blair Orange has the most individual wins, with seven, followed by John Dunn and Matthew Williamson on five. To see more about the Blue September campaign click here Or contact : courtney@hrnz.co.nz View the full article
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