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NZTAB distributed $12m of pokie generated funding to the racing industry in FY24. Not sure what you mean by it being lost. -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Sam Goyette's love for horses started in the hunting field and evolved when he entered the world of bloodstock sales. Goyette honed his skills working for Salcey Forest, Blandford Bloodstock, Juddmonte and Overbury Stud. He is also a graduate of The National Stud course and in 2024 set up Oakhurst Stud with his fiancée, Kinsey Petyt. What made you happiest in 2024? It's a bob of the head between getting engaged to my partner Kinsey or starting up Oakhurst Stud and the support we received from our friends and family. How do you start your day? My day starts with feeding the dog, the horses and then myself. Followed by a shower to take a minute and think about the day ahead. What is the best thing about your job? It would have to be first thing in the morning when the lights go on and the mares give me their own version of a good morning. If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life what would it be? Can't Stop by The Red Hot Chili Peppers. I've always found it to be a good motivational song when you need something to get you through the last few stables. Is there a horse you wish you had bought in 2024? A mare called Wensleydale (GB) (Frankel {GB}) who sold at Tattersalls in December. I remember her as foal at the sales when Juddmonte bought her. I then got to work with her when I worked for Juddmonte a few years later. I always had a soft spot for her. Racehorse of 2024 and why? Babouche (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) would be my racehorse of the year. Beating the boys in the G1 Phoenix Stakes was hugely impressive. Even more so that Whistlejacket (Ire) (No Nay Never) went on to win the Prix Morny on his next start beating some top-class colts. Dark horse for the year ahead? My Dark Horse for 2025 is Alluring Angel (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). She's trained by Chad Brown in America and most recently ran a solid fourth first time out for the trainer in a Grade III. She's lightly raced and had a bit of time off the track but fingers crossed she can go on this year. Value stallion for 2025? I'd say Auguste Rodin (Ire) looks like very good value at €30,000. A word for Palace Pier (GB) also. Overbury Stud had two very nice yearlings by him last year that I did a bit of prep with, and I liked a few of his foals. I wouldn't be surprised if people suddenly changed their opinions of him by the end of this year. What would make 2025 a good year for you? Keeping our horses healthy and clients happy is our main aim first and foremost. We also have some yearlings to sell this year that some of our biggest supporters are involved in. Nothing would give me more satisfaction than giving them some good results later this year. What is your motto for life? If it was easy then everyone would do it. The post In The Hot Seat: Sam Goyette 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
In response to news that emerged Jan. 7 regarding changes to decoupling regulations in the state of Florida, officials at the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (THA), Inc. issued a statement on Thursday opposing any such changes. The state of Florida at one point required its racetracks to conduct live racing operations in order to run a casino, but those rules have been eased, many tracks have suspended racing while continuing to operate their casinos. In its release, the THA clarifies that the horsemen's organization at Gulfstream withdrew its membership from the organization effective Jan. 1, 2023, and is therefore not affiliated with the THA. The THA statement reads: “While the THA does not have jurisdiction in Florida, we strongly oppose any legislation that would allow gaming license holders to separate their obligations to host live Thoroughbred racing from their gaming operations. Such legislation threatens the long-term viability of the racing industry and undermines the livelihoods of horsemen and other stakeholders who rely on a strong and vibrant racing ecosystem. “The THA remains committed to protecting the interests of horsemen and preserving live racing as an integral part of the industry across all jurisdictions.” The post THA Releases Statement Opposing Decoupling Legislation In Florida 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
Veteran east coast rider Kendrick Carmouche led all jockeys for the week in wins with nine riding between Parx Racing and Aqueduct, including a win in a stakes race. The panel of racing experts voted Carmouche Jockey of the Week for Dec. 30- Jan. 5.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Irish Thoroughbred Marketing boss Charles O'Neill has admitted that the build-up to this year's Stallion Trail has been made “really tough” by the icy conditions that have wreaked havoc across the country and forced Coolmore Stud, one of the main attractions for many people who were hoping to attend, to pull out from what is now a trimmed-down version of the two-day showpiece. Roughly 30 stud farms will open the doors to racing fans and enthusiasts alike on Friday and Saturday, with Kedrah House Stud, Annshoon Stud and Coolagown Stud [on Friday] joining Coolmore in being forced to sit out the Stallion Trail because of the weather. “It's been really tough,” O'Neill explained on Thursday. “The weather has caused a little bit of havoc this week, with the likes of Coolmore being forced to pull out, but Grange Stud is back in now, which is great news. “The farms are resilient and hopefully it will be a good weekend. The only farms that will not be open are Coolmore Stud, Kedrah House Stud and Castlehyde Stud. Coolagown Stud is only closing on Friday. So we are expecting over 30 farms to be open over the course of the weekend.” He added, “We had a group of 75 people arrive from Eastern Europe on Wednesday night. They started touring around some of the farms today [Thursday] and they will be at Dundalk races on Friday night as well. There are quite a few British and people from further across Europe coming over as well.” Kildangan Stud, which boasts one of the most glittering rosters anywhere in the world, with Blue Point (Ire), Ghaiyyath (Ire), Night Of Thunder (Ire) and more based at the County Kildare operation, is open to the public on Friday and Saturday. However, nominations manager Eamon Molony admits that the stud expects to see a much bigger crowd for the stallion shows on Saturday, where the weather is expected to pick up. Night Of Thunder | Darley Stallions He said, “Friday is harder to predict than Saturday because the morning temperatures on Friday are said to be quite low. But we're ready and are planning our first show for 11am. We're quite hopeful that, weather wise, Saturday will be much better. I'm guessing we won't see as many people out and about on Friday compared to other years but we're hoping for a big crowd on Saturday.” One of the main attractions of the Stallion Trail is that it provides people with the opportunity to get the first glimpse at some of the newbies at stud. At Ballyhane Stud, Group 2-winning juvenile Sakheer (Ire) is new to the roster while Ballylinch Stud has French Derby hero Look De Vega (Fr), the Irish National Stud has Shouldvebeenaring (GB), while Tally-Ho Stud welcomes Big Evs (Ire), Bucanero Fuerte (GB) and King Of Steel. Starfield Stud has landed Aesop's Fables (Ire), Yeomanstown Stud will show off Mill Stream (Ire) while Springfield House Stud has added Go Bears Go (Ire) to the roster. Meanwhile, on the National Hunt side of things, Capital Stud will provide many people with the opportunity to catch the first peak at the Martinborough (Jpn), sire of the highly-touted Willie Mullins-trained Triumph Hurdle winner Majborough (Fr). “We're getting ready to go and are hoping it doesn't freeze too hard tonight,” Capital Stud's Ger O'Neill said. “The plan is to open our doors tomorrow, and hopefully everyone will be able to have a good day out regardless of the weather. A few people have rang ahead but, to be honest, we're expecting more of a crowd on Saturday compared to Friday with the way the weather is. “A lot of people want to come and see Martinborough. He seems to be going down well and he's had a good couple of winners in France over the past week or so. It looks as if everything is going his way and the horse of Willie Mullins' [Majborough] looks very exciting as well so lots of people want to come and get a look at him.” He added, “The stallion trail is a good initiative. We've already had a lot of breeders call to see the stallions this year but, for the fella down the road who might just want to poke his head in and see what we do here, it's brilliant. That's not to say you don't do business during the stallion trail, because you do, but it's more about opening your doors and welcoming people. If that transpires to getting mares booked into any of the stallions, even better.” Meanwhile, just a few miles down the road in County Kilkenny, Michael Shefflin of Annshoon Stud, which is now the new home to Twilight Son (GB), was the latest man to be forced to pull out of the Stallion Trail because of a persistent covering of snow at his base. He said on Thursday evening, “It's disappointing, because we were really looking forward to the weekend but there's nothing we can do. While Twilight Son is not exactly new, he's new to Ireland, and we hope he can be popular. His record speaks for itself. We actually bought him on behalf of a client to go to Turkey but, because so many people expressed an interest in using him in Ireland, we said we'd give him a chance here. The weather is a bit of a sickener but our doors will be open for business when it clears and we'd invite everyone to come and see him.” Coolmore Stud has already rescheduled its open day for Saturday, January 18, from 10am to 3pm where Auguste Rodin (Ire), City Of Troy, Henry Longfellow (Ire) and more will be on show. A full list of the farms partaking in the Irish Stallion Trail on Friday and Saturday can be found here – https://www.itm.ie/Breeding/ITM-Irish-Stallion-Trail. The post “The Farms Are Resilient” – Studs To Brave Icy Weather For ITM Stallion Trail 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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