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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Forever Young (Jpn) earned a Timeform rating of 131 when winning Saturday's $20-million G1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, identifying him as the highest-rated dirt horse in the world. Trained by Yoshito Yahagi, the son of Real Steel (Jpn) had shown very smart form as a three-year-old when he won the G2 UAE Derby and the G1 Tokyo Daishoten, as well as finishing placed in the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Breeders' Cup Classic. However, Forever Young raised his game another notch and produced a top-class performance by Timeform's reckoning when getting the better of a thrilling tussle with Hong Kong Horse of the Year Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) in Riyadh, posting the best effort in the world's richest race since it was established in 2020. With a rating of 131, Forever Young is now 2lb clear of Romantic Warrior, who shares his rating of 129 with last year's G1 Dubai World Cup winner Laurel River (Into Mischief). That identifies Forever Young as very much the one to beat should he come up against the defending champion in the 2025 running of the Dubai World Cup, which is scheduled to take place at Meydan on Saturday, April 5. Timeform handicapper Jake Price said, “Forever Young capped off yet another fine international meet for Japanese-trained runners by landing the most valuable race on the planet in the Saudi Cup. He took his form up a significant notch with a hard-fought success in ending Hong Kong's Romantic Warrior's eight-race winning streak, that rival proving himself equally effective on dirt as on turf with yet another high-class effort. “Whilst Forever Young isn't the flashiest, he's as genuine as they come and sure knows how to win. He also has some of the best international form on the dirt from last year to his name and, with prior experience of Meydan to boot, should take plenty of beating in the Dubai World Cup.” The post Forever Young Becomes Timeform’s Highest-Rated Dirt Horse 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
Cheveley Park Stud's G1 Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park Stakes winner Vandeek (GB) has had his first two mares scanned in foal, the Newmarket operation reported on Thursday. The mares in foal include the dual Group 3-placed Kenlova (Fr) (Kendargent {Fr}), a half-sister to the Listed winner and G3 Prix du Bois runner-up Lova (Fr) (Goken {Fr}). She is joined by the winning Kyllachy (GB) mare So Claire (GB), who is out of a half-sister to the high-class sprinters Deacon Blues (GB) (Compton Place {GB}) and The Tin Man (GB) (Equiano {Fr}). So Claire is also from the family of last year's G1 British Champions Sprint Stakes hero Kind Of Blue (GB) (Blue Point {Ire}), who is out of an unraced full-sister to Deacon Blues. Cheveley Park managing director Chris Richardson said, “Domestic and European breeders have strongly embraced Vandeek as a truly exciting stallion prospect, who has an excellent first book of quality mares, and all the connections are delighted that he has had two mares successfully scanned in foal.” The post Dual Group 1 Winner Vandeek has First Mares Scanned In Foal 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 Kristen Manning/TTR AusNZ Australian racing is in mourning with the loss on Thursday of Michael Moroney, known not only as an outstanding trainer but as a loving and supportive family man who never took a day of his racing life for granted. He was 66. Moroney's grandparents bred a winner of the G1 Melbourne Cup in Hi Jinx (NZ) (Pride Of Kildare {Ire}), the race's 100th winner when saluting at big odds in 1960. Moroney's famous silks–the pale blue, black and red colours–were those of his grandparents, although his own Cup winner, Brew (NZ) (Sir Tristram {Ire}) in 2000, wore a different coloured cap. The stable's other runner Second Coming (NZ) (Oak Ridge {Fr}), who gave a great sight boxing on gamely for third after hitting the lead early, had the red cap on–and Brew's black cap story is part of Michael Moroney legend. It was in 1996 that Michael awoke to tell his wife that, “I just dreamt that I won the Melbourne Cup by two lengths with Brew as number 24– wearing our colours except with a black cap.” It was an amazing dream of foresight, all the more so considering that Brew was not a member of the Moroney stable at the time. The horse was then just two, trained by Paul O'Sullivan whose father Dave shaped Moroney's career as his first boss. At track work one morning O'Sullivan mentioned to Moroney that Brew had been sold to Singapore but within a few hours he discovered that the sale had fallen through. “I got straight onto the phone, had him vetted, and we bought him the next day,” said Moroney, having the son of the great O'Sullivan-trained mare Horlicks (NZ) (Three Legs {GB}) gelded straight away. Moroney's dream didn't eventuate immediately, with Brew running out of the placings when contesting the 1999 Melbourne Cup, but the more mature horse was in great form 12 months down the track, on the Saturday before the Melbourne Cup winning the G2 SAAB Quality on the back of a G2 Moonee Valley Cup second. The final qualifier into the field, he had the number 24 saddlecloth and with Kerrin McEvoy aboard Brew won by the same margin Michael had dreamed of. “It was life-changing,” Moroney always said off his Cup win which ended up being one of the 55 Group 1 wins trained out of Ballymore Stables. He cheered home his final stakes winner just last weekend with Coeur Volante (NZ) (Proisir {Aus}) recording a four-length victory in last Saturday's G3 Mannerism Stakes at Caulfield. Moroney's co-trainer Glen Thompson and racing manager Anthony Feroce plan to keep things rolling along, though there will of course be a huge gap in the lives of his staff, his partner Karen and his family including daughter Aleisha and his grandchildren. “Michael was just a wonderful bloke, a great human being,” said Feroce, who has been part of the Ballymore team since 2001. “He was always so calm, so relaxed; even when things went wrong. He loved people's company, loved passing on his experiences with his horses and his travels. He was a very proud dad and grandfather and nobody has ever had a bad word to say about him. “He was a loveable big teddy!” The post Vale Melbourne Cup-Winning Trainer Michael Moroney 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 Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) announced on Thursday the launch of the Stud Employee Accident Benefit Scheme (SEABS), brokered by Howden, the global insurance intermediary group. The scheme enables employers to offer financial support for up to two years to stud employees who are temporarily or permanently unable to work after an accident. Open to TBA members who are employers, the scheme offers weekly payments of up to £400 per week (less statutory sick pay) if an employee is unable to work as a result of an injury for up to 104 weeks–or their current pay level if it is lower (subject to normal payroll deductions). For those employers who already offer enhanced SSP the scheme will help to cover costs, and for those who don't the scheme enables them to offer enhanced SSP with very limited financial exposure. The cost of the scheme to the employer is £96 per employee per year. Claire Sheppard, chief executive of the TBA, said, “With the publication of the Industry Workforce Strategy last month, we are really pleased to get the Stud Employee Accident Benefit Scheme off the ground for our members, which demonstrates our commitment to the welfare of the breeding industry workforce. “The new scheme offers exceptional value for money for employers with stud staff working directly with horses, but who don't ride, and it's another example of the great value TBA membership offers.” Catherine Morgan, head of equine for Howden, added, “We are delighted to have been able to facilitate this new and very important benefit for TBA members. SEABS will allow both large and small studs to act on a level playing field and protect their employees against accidents for a very competitive premium.” Full details of the new SEABS scheme and FAQs can be found on the TBA website. There will also be a webinar open to interested parties on Tuesday, March 4 at 12pm, featuring representatives from the TBA and Howden to run through further details of the scheme. Employers can register in advance by clicking the link here. The post TBA Launches Stud Employee Accident Benefit Scheme with Howden 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 return of rising star Marketplace, Seth Hill’s win in the Revell Douglas series, Kentuckiana’s big open day and a Kiwi bred that’s become a millionaire all feature in this week’s News Briefs. Marketplace wins at trials Rising star Marketplace has excelled at Thursday’s Pukekohe trials, running his last 400 in 26.2. The Regan Todd-trained Marketplace, crowned 2YO Pacing Colt/Gelding of the year at the recent HRNZ awards, won the four-horse heat by a head from Jeremiah. It was the pacer’s first public hit out this year after a 2024 that saw him win six in a row. He ran his last 800 in 56.1 as he prepares for his northern debut, the Group 1 Alabar Classic at Alexandra Park on March before heading to Cambridge’s Night Of Champions on April 4 and the Garrard’s Sires’ Stakes 3YO Colts and Geldings Semi Final. The two Sires’ Stakes semi finals will be worth $50,000 heading into a $200,000 final at Addington in May. To see the latest news from the NZ Sires Stakes click here Hill claims Revell Douglas series Seth Hill has been crowned the 2025 Hygain New Zealand Revell Douglas Memorial Junior Driver Series Champion, edging out defending champion Wilson House by just two points. Hill and Deceptive Lee finished second in the final heat of the series at Cromwell on Sunday to go to 42 points. House didn’t drive at the meeting as he had commitments at Manawatu. Mia Holbrough’s win with Quinn saw her finish third over all with 35 points. It’s the fourth year the series has been run. It is held in memory of Revell Douglas who tragically drowned in 2021. Revell’s father Don Douglas was on hand to present the trophy to Hill at Cromwell. Kentuckiana open day Kentuckiana’s open day will be held this Saturday, and people can still get involved. The West Melton stables run by Cran and Chrissie Dalgety will give people an insight into how their operations works as well as an opportunity to get up close with their stable stars like Republican Party and their recent yearling purchases. It will start at 12 pm. To see more click here Melbourne Cup memorabilia raises funds for hospice Hospice Mid Canterbury, a service that helps the terminally ill, was the benefactor of a fund-raiser at the Ashburton Trotting Club meeting on Saturday. Organised by local identity Norm Stewart, the auction featured a number of items including the pants jockey Scott Seamer wore and the whip he used in his 2001 Melbourne Cup win on Ethereal. Donated by Donna Logan Racing, the item raised $1800. Altogether around $5700 was raised for the Hospice. 4000 wins for Greg Sugars Synonymous in this country with the exploits of superstar trotter Just Believe and former Auckland Cup winner Better Eclipse, Greg Sugars has brought up a big milestone in Victoria. When Festinalente won at Bendigo last week it was his 4000th Australian winner. Almost unbelievably Festinalente, who is trained by Sugars’ wife Jess Tubbs, paid $71 for the win. In Latin Festinalente translates to “make haste slowly”. And another Aussie star Luke McCarthy has also had a weekend to remember, clocking up career win number 3000. Win 37 for the Queen Kiwi-owned wonder mare Queen Elida is getting closer to being a millionaire. The seven-year-old won her 37th race over the weekend to now be at $982K in stakes earnings. Owned by the Barrons and the McKenzies, it was Queen Elida’s first win since the third heat of the Inter Dominions last December in Bathurst. She is likely to head across the Tasman again in 2025 and be part of the TAB Trot on Champion’s Night at Cambridge on April 4. New life for southern playboy Robyns Playboy, the so-called “Beast from the East”, has been retired after 15 wins from 105 starts. An Ascot Park specialist he won nine times at Invercargill with Craig Ferguson driving him in 12 of his wins. The Shadow Play nine-year-old was a great performer for the Wilsons at Gore, with Ross breeding the horse and then training him in partnership with son Chris. Robyns Playboy will now join HRNZ’s life after racing HERO programme under the guidance of Invercargill trainer Shannon Armour. Still rockin’ after all these years After having just the one start for trainer Ken Barron at Addington in 2016 Rock Diamonds is now a million dollar earner in North America. Bred by the Whitelocks, the son of Rocknroll Hanover was third on debut eight years ago for Blair Orange before winning 16 races in Western Australia. In the USA he’s now won more than 50 races and surpassed a $1m in stakes. His latest win was at Yonkers in New York last week. On track looking for champions Racing’s mental well being and suicide prevention programme, On Track, is holding its next Champions course in Christchurch on March 27. The Champions is programme is designed to empower and educate those in the racing industry to support mental well-being in their communities. Anyone interested in becoming a Champion should contact james@ontrack.org.nz To see more click here Club News : Otago and Southland The Otago and Southland Harness racing awards for the 2024 season will be held on Saturday, March 1. The Otago awards will be held at the Loan and Merc in Oamaru (contact Bev Williamson : ardgowan.lodge@xtra.co.nz) while the Southland event is at the Waikiwi Rugby Club in Invercargill. For more information contact Gail Paisley : gail.alan@outlook.co.nz Club News : Winton The Winton Harness Racing Club host their annual Southland Master Plumbers Assn Race Day at Central Southland Raceway in Winton on Thursday (27 February). The event sees several plumbing businesses and organisations supporting races on the day with the remainder of the card consisting of a heat of the Southern Belle Speed Series, this one supported by VetSouth Equine, a heat of the Alabar NZ Southern Supremacy Series plus a special race to commemorate Colin Maynard receiving Life Membership of the club after being a part of the club for 60 years and serving time on the committee and also a period as President of the club. The first race is timed to start at 3.25pm and the last of 10 at 7.38pm. View the full article
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