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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Silent Tactic (Tacitus), winner of the GIII Southwest S. Feb. 6 and narrow runner-up in Sunday's GII Rebel S., will be pointed to the $1.5-million GI Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Mar. 28, per trainer Mark Casse. “I thought Cristian (Torres) gave him a good trip,” Casse said. “He was a little keener, which wasn't surprising to me because he's trained keener. He ended up settling for Cristian, but it took a little bit of doing. He was wanting to go. I think if you look at his numbers, especially if you look Rags and Thoro-Graphs and everything, he is definitely improving. Even if you watch after the race, the gallop out was good and strong. The more ground, the better.” Silent Tactic was purchased for $500,000 by agent Justin Casse on behalf of owner John Oxley at the 2025 OBS Spring Sale of Two-Year-Olds in training. The post Silent Tactic to Arkansas Derby 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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The first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's under-tack show for the March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale was delayed nearly an hour due to heavy fog Wednesday morning, but once it got going, it was a colt by Army Mule (hip 139) who broke through with the fastest furlong work of the day, covering the distance in :9 3/5. The Arkansas-bred was the last horse to work in the day's first set when he turned in the bullet drill for consignor Cesar Loya. “The expectations on him were pretty high, he was always very, very fast,” Loya said. “It's hard to say you expect a :9 3/5. Let's put it this way, it didn't surprise me that he went in :9 3/5. The colt is out of Marching Fire (Midnight Lute), a half-sister to multiple graded-placed Sharp Sensation (Sharp Humor) and was purchased for $57,000 at last year's Texas Thoroughbred Association Yearling Sale. “My wife [Danielle] and I went to the Texas sale and we purchased two horses and he was one of them,” Loya said. “When he came out in front of me, he was a very balanced, medium-sized horse. He's got a beautiful way of moving. What really made me go for him is I was looking at another horse on the other end of the shedrow the next day and he caught my eye and I'm like that's the Army Mule over there.” A colt from the first crop of graded winner Tale of Silence (hip 96) and a filly by Mitole (hip 168) shared the fast quarter-mile time of Wednesday's session, both covering the distance in :20 3/5. Consigned by Doble J Equine Sales, agent, the dark bay colt is out of Lemon Drop Belle (Lemon Drop Kid) and is a half-brother to stakes-placed Exxel (Tale of Ekati). He was a $14,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase. The filly, consigned by Katie Miranda's White Lilac, is out of Mission from Elle (Noble Mission {GB}), a half-sister to group-placed Cougar Ridge (Johannesburg). She was purchased for $27,000 at Keeneland last September. “We definitely expected a lot out of this filly,” Miranda said. “Simply because she had been so consistent and nice coming into the sale. She had a really nice prep and she loves this track. She looks great across it. And she is just a very smart filly. She kind of wants to be in the know about everything. And she does all of it on her own.” Hip 168 | OBS/Photos by Z Of the decision to work the chestnut filly a quarter-mile Wednesday, Miranda said, “I think she has a big, pretty stride and I liked the way the quarter was going to be able to showcase her.” The fog which enshrouded the track and caused the delay to the session's start appeared to be a fairly localized event, according to Miranda. “I actually breezed horses at my farm this morning, which is 15 minutes away, and it was totally fine,” she said. “It was just sitting heavy over OBS apparently. But it was wild. You couldn't even see from one barn to the next.” Temperatures at the outset of the show were in the low 60s, but rose quickly as the fog burned off and were in the 80s by the time the session concluded just before 3 p.m. “In March, it's kind of nice because it doesn't affect us a ton with the weather,” Miranda said of conditions throughout the day. “When you get into April and June, nobody wants to be breezing at three in the afternoon. But the track seemed really fair all day. I think they did a great job keeping that consistent.” The under-tack show continues through Saturday with sessions beginning each day at 8 a.m. The OBS March sale will be held next Tuesday through Thursday. Bidding begins each day at 11 a.m. The post Army Mule Colt Fastest at OBS March Under-Tack Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Chief Stipe · Posted
Project Stamina has made good progress through its 'discover' phase. Since late January, RCP has held around 50 meetings (a mix of in-person and online) right across the country and across both Thoroughbred and Harness codes. These sessions have included racing Clubs, Recognised Industry Organisations, and the Racing Integrity Board, and have been focused on listening to stakeholders and building a clearer picture of the current state. This feedback will now feed into the next phase of work (scenario modelling), where RCP will develop future state options. There will be further engagement as this next stage develops, and we’ll keep the industry updated as key milestones are reached. The final report is targeted for end of May 2026. -
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HASTINGS RACECOURSEhttps://bitofayarn.com A really positive step for Hawke’s Bay - the recamber work at Hastings is tracking well and ahead of schedule. After a recent walk of the track with our consultant Liam O’Keeffe and our Head of Tracks & Infrastructure Tim Lambert, we’re happy with what we’re seeing: strong grass cover, good “give” underfoot, and encouraging signs the surface is continuing to bed in and strengthen.https://bitofayarn.com We’re now moving into the return-to-racing process, with some key milestones ahead - a stakeholder track walk in March, jump-outs and trials in April, and (subject to each step ticking off well) an Industry Day meeting pencilled in for Thursday 21 May with a six-race card under the Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. licence.https://bitofayarn.com Plenty of work still to do, but it’s heading in the right direction - and it’ll be great to see activity building back at Hastings Racecourse. https://bitofayarn.com -
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MESSAGE FROM NZTR's CEO Hello and welcome to ISSUE #3 of THE RUNDOWN, NZTR’s industry update. It’s a big week for our industry – Champions Day is here, with everything building towards Saturday at Ellerslie. There’s a lot to look forward to, and it’s a great showcase of the momentum our summer programme has built.https://bitofayarn.com But before we get to the main event, it’s worth quickly covering off what’s been happening across January and February – a busy stretch of racing, projects and progress right around the country. At the TAB Karaka Millions meeting, domestic turnover was up 5% on the 2025 edition, with the Aotearoa Classic the standout performer, up 33% on last year. Initial figures from Australian turnover on the meeting have also been extremely encouraging, reflecting the continued rise in interest in our racing product from Australian participants, media and punters. The HKJC World Pool was also up in key metrics, having hosted more New Zealand races than the previous year. This is really encouraging for us as we look to grow our international racing profile. On the subject of Karaka, a huge congratulations to Sir Peter Vela, the Vela family and the entire team at New Zealand Bloodstock on delivering an exceptional 100th National Yearling Sales Series. The refreshed sale format was well received, and the final results tell a great story: turnover up almost $10 million year-on-year, more than $96 million returned to consignors and breeders from 751 horses sold, and strength right through the market with an 83% clearance rate.https://bitofayarn.com We also had a great day out at Waikato Thoroughbred Racing’s Legends Day meeting on 7 February, with Legarto and First Five taking the Group 1 honours. It was an incredibly special day to be part of, where we brought nine retired superstars back to the track. The legends represented elite domestic and international success and included Catalyst (who also delighted the crowd with an exhibition gallop), Mufhasa, Royal Performer, Sir Slick, Start Wondering, Tallyho Twinkletoe, True Enough, Waisake and Xcellent. It was also a special moment for one of our great athletes, Opie Bosson, to bring up his 100th Group 1 win - becoming the third Kiwi jockey, and the first New Zealand-based rider, to reach the milestone. We’ve been working towards the 2026 NZB Kiwi for months, and now it’s game on. We held the Barrier Draw last night at the Karaka Sales Centre (more on that below), and it’s a real sign we’ve hit the final stretch ahead of the second running of the $4 million race this weekend. With the 2026 field now locked in, the trans-Tasman angle is shaping as a real talking point too. Kiwi-bred Asakura heads across the ditch under Ozzie Kheir’s slot to take on current favourite Well Written, who is quickly turning into a genuine star of the Summer. Attention now turns to Saturday, and you’ll have seen NZTR has confirmed our own slot runner – 'The People’s Horse', La Dorada. We’re rapt to have a filly of her talent representing the campaign, and we’ll share more below on how The NZB Kiwi Golden Ticket story has been tracking.https://bitofayarn.com Finally, looking ahead, New Zealand has formally received the Asian Racing Federation flag following the close of the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh - marking the official handover of hosting responsibilities to New Zealand for ARC 2028 in Auckland. Hosting ARC 2028 is a major opportunity to showcase the strength of New Zealand Thoroughbred racing and breeding, and to deepen relationships with key racing jurisdictions across Asia and beyond. https://bitofayarn.com Yours in racing, Matt Ballesty Chief Executive Officer New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing GOLDEN TICKET CAMPAIGN NZTR’s NZB Kiwi Golden Ticket campaign has extended the excitement well beyond the traditional racing audience. This year we’ve united three major sporting codes - the One New Zealand Warriors, the Blues and Auckland FC - as official partners behind NZTR’s slot runner, ‘The People’s Horse’. Fans have the chance to win thousands in cash and go in the draw for a Golden Ticket, securing a VIP stake in the horse contesting this year’s $4 million NZB Kiwi on Champions Day at Ellerslie. We’ve also recently announced the horse as La Dorada - a seriously exciting filly heading into the race, and one we’re proud to promote to the nation. A big thanks to the sporting franchises and Te Akau Racing for their support of this campaign.https://bitofayarn.com Just as importantly, this is a new audience and partnership strategy for our sport. The lead-gen competition is helping us build a new segment that we can keep engaging across major racedays over the next 12 months - connecting them with racing through simple touchpoints like ticketing, wagering, ownership and viewership. It’s a big step towards putting The NZB Kiwi, Champions Day and our wider industry on the same platform as other major sports and entertainment moments in New Zealand. The timing couldn’t be better. The launch aligns with “Footy, Fillies & Fans” from 6–8 March - a supercharged Auckland sporting weekend spanning the Warriors’ NRL season opener, Champions Day at Ellerslie, a Blues v Crusaders blockbuster at Eden Park, and Auckland FC in A-League action. It’s a genuine city-wide sporting moment, and a real opportunity to place The NZB Kiwi front and centre alongside the biggest fixtures on the calendar. View a snapshot of our NZB Kiwi Golden Ticket winners and more information by clicking the button below. NZB KIWI GOLDEN TICKET CAMPAIGN https://bitofayarn.com 2026 BARRIER DRAW - FIELD SET The 2026 NZB Kiwi took another step closer on Tuesday night at NZB's Karaka Sales Centre, with slot representatives drawing barriers in a simple (and slightly nerve-wracking) format – each rep picked a rope, which revealed their barrier banner. With the draw done, the final field is now confirmed and we’re locked in for Saturday. Barriers (1–14): Zivou (NZ) Well Written Affirmative Action Panther (NZ) To Bravery Born (NZ) La Dorada (NZ) L’Aigle Noir (NZ) Convinced (NZ) War Princess (NZ) Romanoff (NZ) Belle Cheval (NZ) Lollapalooza (NZ) He Who Dares (NZ) Asakura FULL STORY HERE https://bitofayarn.com HASTINGS RACECOURSE A really positive step for Hawke’s Bay - the recamber work at Hastings is tracking well and ahead of schedule. After a recent walk of the track with our consultant Liam O’Keeffe and our Head of Tracks & Infrastructure Tim Lambert, we’re happy with what we’re seeing: strong grass cover, good “give” underfoot, and encouraging signs the surface is continuing to bed in and strengthen. We’re now moving into the return-to-racing process, with some key milestones ahead - a stakeholder track walk in March, jump-outs and trials in April, and (subject to each step ticking off well) an Industry Day meeting pencilled in for Thursday 21 May with a six-race card under the Hawke’s Bay Racing Inc. licence. Plenty of work still to do, but it’s heading in the right direction - and it’ll be great to see activity building back at Hastings Racecourse. https://bitofayarn.com Project Stamina has made good progress through its 'discover' phase. Since late January, RCP has held around 50 meetings (a mix of in-person and online) right across the country and across both Thoroughbred and Harness codes. These sessions have included racing Clubs, Recognised Industry Organisations, and the Racing Integrity Board, and have been focused on listening to stakeholders and building a clearer picture of the current state. This feedback will now feed into the next phase of work (scenario modelling), where RCP will develop future state options. There will be further engagement as this next stage develops, and we’ll keep the industry updated as key milestones are reached. The final report is targeted for end of May 2026. https://bitofayarn.com 2026 NZB KIWI CONDITIONS AND WEIGHTS With the NZB Kiwi now just a couple of days away, and as a key part of the Champions Raceday programme, a quick refresher on the race conditions and where weights are currently tracking. The NZB Kiwi is run under 3YO set weights and penalties - 57.0kg for colts/geldings and 55.0kg for fillies. Penalties apply for winners (and they’re not cumulative): +3.0kg for a Group 1 winner +2.0kg for a Group 2 winner +1.5kg for a Group 3 winner (or a winner of three or more races) +1.0kg for a Listed winner (or a winner of two races) -1.0kg maiden allowance Weights have Romanoff as top weight on 60.0kg, with Well Written and La Dorada both on 58.0kg, and Belle Cheval on 56.5kg - with the Southern Hemisphere's richest 3YO race shaping as a quality contest. It’s also been great to see Well Written’s TAB Karaka Millions 3YO performance recognised internationally, with an assigned international rating of 115! As part of our commitment to life after racing, our Welfare Team was proud to partner with the Milford NZ Polo Open - highlighting the important role Thoroughbreds play beyond the racetrack. Around 30% of retired racehorses go on to polo careers, which is a great reflection of the breed’s versatility, athleticism and temperament. Supporting this event is another way we’re shining a light on meaningful second careers and backing the welfare of our horses long after they leave the starting gates. On the day, retrained Thoroughbreds were easy to spot through the green #NZOTTB stickers as they competed for the Best Playing Thoroughbred prize - supported by funding from the 1% Welfare Levy.https://bitofayarn.com To bring it to life, we’ve also captured a short feature with international polo great JP Clarkin, sharing the impact Thoroughbreds have had on the sport - and the strong links between racing and polo.
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