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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
After all the pontificating leading up to Saturday's G1 Betfred Derby, all that was required was respect for the Chester Vase form as Australia's Lambourn led home Protectionist's Lazy Griff as he had in that Group 3 trial. Cajoled to the front from the break by Wayne Lordan, the 13-2 shot who has become progressively less tardy with racing was soon comfortable in the clear and after freewheeling down the hill stayed on powerfully to provide Aidan O'Brien with his 11th Blue Riband. Lazy Griff at an inflated 50-1 was 3 3/4 lengths behind, with Tennessee Stud a length behind to make it a second place-getter for Wootton Bassett in the Epsom Classics. Ruling Court had been withdrawn due to the ease in the ground despite the expected rain staying away in the build-up, while Ryan Moore's pick Delacroix was never a factor as the 2-1 favourite. The post Australia’s Lambourn Is The Derby Hero For Ballydoyle 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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Ruling Court has been ruled out of Saturday's G1 Betfred Derby after trainer Charlie Appleby judged the ground to be too slow for the son of Justify. The 2,000 Guineas winner had been due to start as one of the favourites. “The ground conditions were a concern yesterday with Desert Flower. William said yesterday it was genuinely good-to-soft, but we appreciated that it was drying out through the course of the day,” he explained. “We arrived here today with an open mind, let William ride the first race, but he felt it was riding good-to-soft. On this horse, stamina was an unknown for us and we felt after what we saw on quick ground at the Guineas, this was not going to be the ground for him today.” The post Ruling Court Out Of The 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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Sam Agars LIGHT YEARS CHARM - R7 (7) Galloper firmly on the rise with plenty of ratings points in hand Jay Rooney LITTLE PARADISE - R10 (8) Looks set to extend his unbeaten record after a pair of smart wins Trackwork Spy AHREN - R10 (10) Track and distance winner only lost out narrowly in this grade last time Phillip Woo AHREN - R10 (10) Smart youngster can go one better after a game second last start at this level Shannon (Vincent Wong) KING OBERON - R1 (2) Can win dropping in class...View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Last start course winner War Of Succession (Tavistock) relished stepping in distance when winning the $40,000 Horizon By SkyCity Rating 65 2100 metres on Saturday at Ellerslie. In the process, War Of Succession took seasonal prize money earnings for Te Akau Racing to a new record, topping $9 million for the first time in New Zealand racing history. Having recorded a very good second-up victory in the Rating 65 1600 metres on 17 May at Ellerslie, War Of Succession remained in the same grade and carried 56.5kg, aided by the three-kilo claim of apprentice Hayley Hassman, who won the first race on the programme aboard stable-mate Pokuru Gold (NZ) (Darci Brahma). Bred to stay, and a four-length Maiden winner over 1950 metres, War Of Succession appeared nicely placed to again rate a top three chance. Settling off a genuine early pace, War Of Succession seemed to travel sweetly when pressure increased at the 600m, cruised into contention turning for home, and kept responding with a well-timed finish to score stylishly. It was another competent ride by a young apprentice with the bit between her teeth, matched by the performance of a promising staying horse that boasts three wins from four starts on soft footing. “He relaxed beautifully and did an amazing job out there,” Hassman said. “The pace was on from the start and that really suited us, and we were able to kick through between runners on the home bend. He did everything perfectly and ran home strongly. “He had kicked before I even asked him and was right underneath me, ready to strike. When I asked him, he put them bed. “I ride him in pacework at home, so have got to know him pretty well, ridden him in a couple of trials, too, and good to get the ride on race day. He’s improving with each run.” On Soft7 footing, that subsequently upgraded to Soft6, War Of Succession ran 2100 metres in 2:12.8, last 600m in 37.6, and paid $3.50 & $1.60. “It was another really good win and a lovely ride of Hayley’s,” Walker said. “She got him into a perfect spot, off the fence at the right time, and got to the right part of the track turning for home. She’s riding very well. “We’re very thankful for the patience of the owners. He’s just had a few niggles and maturity problems, but he’s starting to put it altogether now.” War Of Succession was purchased by David Ellis CNZM at the 2022 Karaka Book 1 Sale, from the draft of Cambridge Stud, and owned by Te Akau 2022 Stallion Breeding Syndicate. “It was great to have Pokuru Gold win for Ian Farrelly and then this horse (War Of Succession) for a really good group of owners,” Ellis said. “They’ve been patient and it’s great to see them being rewarded with a horse that has now won consecutive races at Ellerslie, and looks to have a bright future over ground. “The horse was bred by Sir Brendan and Lady Lindsay, at Cambridge Stud, and like a lot of Tavistock’s progenies we’re seeing him improve with age. “After torrential rain this week in Auckland, to be able to race on a track as good as they’ve got today at Ellerslie it just incredible. It’s a credit to the track staff and the club administrators. “Those wins took us over $9 million in prize money in New Zealand this season and that’s the first time that’s ever been achieved. “I think there are only three trainers in Melbourne that have won more than $9 million this season, one in Queensland, and about four in Sydney, so it’s a fantastic achievement. “It shows that through Entain’s involvement in partnering with the TAB that we are racing for higher stakes, which the owners deserve, and also that Mark and Sam and all our staff are continuing to do an outstanding job. “Also, to Hayley, it was a very good ride and she’s just going from strength to strength as young rider. It’s fantastic to see her doing so well and it’s a big thrill for Karyn and me. “Te Akau has always been very supportive of our apprentices and Hayley is following in the footsteps of jockeys like Opie Bosson, Vinny Colgan, Samantha Collett, Troy Harris, Dan Stackhouse, Mick Dee, Wiremu Pinn, and Jasmine Fawcett.” War Of Succession was strapped by Nicole Weatherley. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
A gritty performance by Western Empire to win Saturday’s Gr.3 Hyperion Stakes (1600m) at Pinjarra has enabled the seven-year-old gelding to break the A$3 million barrier in career earnings. The Grant and Alana Williams-trained son of Iffraaj was as brave as ever, coming from a three-wide position midfield to wear-down favourite Magnificent Andy over the concluding stages. Western Empire missed the Belmont Sprint with a foot issue and hadn’t raced since finishing ninth in The Quokka (1200m) in April. Winner of the 2021 Gr.1 Railway Stakes (1600m) for the Williams, Western Empire spent time in Melbourne with Danny O’Brien and John Leek Jnr over the ensuing two seasons where his form deteriorated before the Williams purchased him when he was offered for sale online. “We love this horse,” Grant Williams said. “He’s put in two bad runs over 1200m and all the experts write him off after that. “There were only a couple of Group one winners in this race, which means they’re quality, and that’s what he is. “We gallop them up hills, he’s done plenty of work. He had that foot issue and I’ll be honest, it still wasn’t that great yesterday, but he’s sound on it. “Three deep, no cover and he hit the line good. What else can I say? I can’t talk highly enough about this horse.” Williams said some TLC was the key to the horse. “They’re not machines. Some of them have to be treated differently and he does. He just needs to be treated differently. “He’s got a huge motor and he’s got Alana so it’s all onwards and upwards.” After unsuccessful tilts at the 1200m features of the Gr.1 Winterbottom and the A$5 Quokka, Williams said Western Empire won’t race over such a short distance again. “He’ll never go to 1200m again,” Williams said. “We learnt trying to be heroes and reading the papers. We thought it was easy winning 1200s and it’s not. He’s not a 1200m horse. “He is a 1400m to maybe 2000m horse and we might even have a little dip at the Strickland Stakes (Gr.3, 2000m). “We might have to put some ear muffs or something on him.” From 30 starts, Western Empire has now won 11 races with a further eight placings and A$3,004,550 in prizemoney. Bred and raced by original owners Bob and Sandra Peters under their Peters Investments Pty Ltd banner, Western Empire is by former Haunui Farm shuttle stallion Iffraaj and is out of Gr.2 Perth Cup (2400m) winner Western Jewel. View the full article
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