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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Undefeated in two starts, Junko Kondo's Admire Quads anchors the advance markets for Sunday's G1 Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes at Hanshin. The one-mile race looks to be contentious, as the top four betting choices are split by inches by the betting public. By Real Steel, like this year's GI Breeders' Cup Classic/G1 Saudi Cup hero Forever Young, the colt delivered in a Tokyo contest in October, before rattling home in a record 1:33.10 for the 1600 metres at Kyoto in the G2 Daily Hai Nisai Stakes on November 15. He had Silk Racing's Cavallerizzo (Saturnalia) back in second that day. Ryusei Sakai has the call, and the duo will leave from stall 12 in the 14-horse field. Trainer Yasuo Tomomichi said, “The jockey [Ryusei Sakai] has been working him on the woodchip course and thinks the horse's footwork has improved. He's easy to switch on and off, and there doesn't seem to be any bad points with him. He's relaxed too. Changing to the Hanshin course shouldn't pose any problems either. He's a horse with a lot of speed and power, so I'll look forward to what he can do in a Grade 1 race.” Another unbeaten group winner is Masatoshi Haramura's Ecoro Alba (Mozu Ascot). Triumphant in the G3 Saudi Arabia Royal Cup over the Asahi Hai Futurity distance in October, the colt was first seen breaking his maiden at Niigata in July. Trainer Yasuhito Tamura said, “His workload's been sufficient, and I think what he's been doing in training has been good enough. The outer course at Hanshin should suit him, and we've considered this when working him. I hope he can run his own race and get a good result.” G3 Niigata Nisai Stakes hero Realize Sirius (Poetic Flare) is also protecting a flawless record. Stepping out in June to win a newcomers' affair over 1600 metres, his group victory was accomplished at that same distance in August. Off since, he will leave from gate 13 under Akihide Tsumura. Said trainer Takahisa Tezuka, “He's improved for his recent work, and despite the ground condition of the training track, his times weren't bad. More than the transportation itself, on arrival at the course, we'll need to keep him calm, so we might put blinkers on him. There are plenty of good horses in the race this time, but if he can be sharp enough and get into the flow of things, he should be capable of running a good race.” Diamond Knot took three tries to find the winner's circle, and, after a second in the Momiji Stakes in October, put his stamp on the G2 Keio Hai Nisai Stakes at Tokyo over 1400 metres in November. The son of Bricks And Mortar represents Kaneko Makoto and will leave from stall 10 under Christophe Lemaire. “He's had a good workload, and there's been no change in the way he's moving,” said trainer Yuichi Fukunaga. “He starts well in his races, so I've thought the shorter trips in his runs would be good, although we've gradually increased the distances of his races and he's been fine. He has a lot of power, and has done everything right leading up to this race.” White Orchid (Kizuna), Cosmo Red (California Chrome) and Red Ligare (Maurice) are entering on the back of first-out wins. The first-named filly won over course and distance in September. Cosmo Red, the other filly in the 14-horse field, has been seen in action once, when taking a Kyoto 1400-metre affair on November 8. Red Ligare claimed a Kyoto contest over this trip at the end of November. The post Much To Admire In Asahi Hai Futurity Field appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Jay Rooney INVINCIBLE IBIS - R11 (5) Brilliant winner of his past two starts and can go on with it here Owen Goulding KEMPES - R10 (6) Has finally drawn a barrier and the 1,400m trip might be his sweet spot Trackwork Spy INVINCIBLE IBIS - R11 (5) In red-hot form and looks set to relish the step up to the 1,600m distance Phillip Woo ALSONSO - R4 (1) Is a live chance down in grade over his favourite Sha Tin trip Shannon (Vincent Wong) SUNNY Q - R2 (7) Had excuses last start and should...View the full article -
By Special Agent · Posted
These types of injuries take time and patience. It will be frustrating for Lily, as it has been for jockeys in a similar position but, she's young with strength and courage. If she has to miss a season or two, what does it matter? -
By Spatchcock · Posted
I had heard potentially Lily Sutherland was faced with hanging up the boots due to an issue with vertigo or balance or something to that effect. B -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Sir Johnny Weatherby KCVO, owner-breeder and a member of one of racing's most distinguished families, has died at the age of 66. A seventh-generation member of the dynasty which has become synonymous with the administration of British racing and breeding, Weatherby owned Preston Lodge Stud in Oakham and was the breeder of dual Cheltenham Festival winner Presenting Percy as well as Top Wood, who won the Aintree Foxhunters' Chase in his colours during the 2019 Grand National meeting. A keen amateur jump jockey in his younger days, he was appointed chairman of the family firm Weatherbys in 1993, having started work at the company in 1979. His brother Roger is CEO of Weatherbys Banking Group. For nine years, until 2020, Weatherby served as Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot, where he had been chairman since 2008. He was knighted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2020. In an interview with TDN in 2018, Weatherby spoke of his family's deep roots within the sport, which stretch back more than 250 years to when his forebear James Weatherby was appointed secretary of the Jockey Club and Keeper of the Match Book in 1770. He said, “My brother Roger and I are very proud of the longevity of our business and the constant connection with our family through seven generations, as well as our involvement with the origins of the thoroughbred. We are fully aware of our continuing responsibilities to the industry. Our role as custodians of the General Stud Book is very important to us. James Weatherby, the nephew of the business's founder, published the very first volume in 1791 – the founding record of the breed. That's a tangible, vital piece of Turf history, alongside the Racing Calendar, which we also still publish. Tesio enthusiastically referenced those two works as 'the most imposing and dependable source of information the world has ever known'.” A statement released by Weatherbys on Friday morning read, “It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Sir Johnny Weatherby who died yesterday aged 66 following a life of peerless service to horseracing. “Sir Johnny was a figure of immense stature within our sport. “From his early days as an amateur jockey for David Nicholson to his transformative tenure as Chairman of Weatherbys (1993 – 2022) and his distinguished service as Her Majesty's Representative at Ascot (2011 – 2020), he embodied the very best of the Turf's traditions, while driving the industry into the modern era. “A Member of the Jockey Clubs of both Britain and the USA and Chairman of the International Stud Book Committee, Johnny was a global ambassador for the Thoroughbred. “Yet, he will be remembered most by his friends and peers for his energy, foresight, ambition and unwavering dedication to the integrity of the sport. “He was a man who moved with equal ease through every corner of the racing world. “His loss leaves a significant gap in the administrative and social heart of the industry. “The Weatherby family has requested privacy at this time.” The post ‘A Life of Peerless Service to Horseracing’: Sir Johnny Weatherby Dies at 66 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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