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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Myah Araki had accompanied her father, Nobu Araki, to plenty of sales while growing up in the heart of horse country in central Kentucky. Yet at this year's Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale, held Feb. 3, what started as a simple trip to drop off a colt at the sales grounds led to a pivotal moment for the 12-year-old girl. “I said, 'You know what, let's look at [some horses] and see what we come out with.' So, we went to the Taylor Made Sales consignment and asked for an all-show. When we went back to the pavilion and sat down, I said, 'So, which one did you like?' And she had actually marked them in her book,” said Nobu. Leading up to the sale, Myah had been saving up her money earned while helping out on her family's farm with one goal: buying an early yearling to pinhook and resell at a yearling sale later in the year. Though her budget was modest, with $3,000 to spend at-most, Myah was determined to put in the work to find a prospect. In the end, it came down to a New York-bred Vino Rosso filly out of Union Tatters (Union Rags). Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, she had walked out of the ring a $7,500 RNA after failing to meet her reserve. “I called up Marshall [Taylor] and said, 'I only have two or three thousand to spend. It's not for me; it's for my daughter.' He called back and said, 'They'll take $3,000.' So, we went up and when I signed the ticket, I wrote 'Polo Green Stable, Agent for Myah Araki,'” explained Nobu. Nobu Araki with daughter Myah and wife Brenda, with Vino Rosso filly | Sara Gordon When they returned the following day to pick up Myah's new purchase, the young girl led the bay filly out of her stall and embraced her neck before walking her onto the trailer bound for her family's farm. In the months that have followed, Myah has spent day in and day out working with her filly—from hand-walking to grooming and assisting with the filming of the walking video—to prepare her for the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. It's been a special chapter for her parents, Nobu and Brenda, to witness and guide her through, reminiscent of their early days in the industry. Nobu was born in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. Though his father was involved in the Thoroughbred racing industry, Nobu did not pursue his own path into it until after college, when he returned home after time spent in Houston, Texas. He first worked for Dr. Masatake Iida of Chiyoda Farm, one of Japan's leading breeders and owners, before he returned to the states, this time as an intern for Taylor Made Farm in 1996. That experience not only led Nobu to a full-time role at Taylor Made for five years, but also to meeting his future wife, with Brenda working there as an intern the year after. In 2003, the couple purchased a 64-acre farm in Versailles, Kentucky, officially founding their own Polo Green Stable. It's a place where they've raised their daughters, Hannah and Myah, alongside generations of Thoroughbreds, both homebred and client-owned alike. Growing up on the farm instilled a sense of appreciation and homegrown work ethic in 12-year-old Myah, but the passion for the horses is something she developed all on her own. “While growing up, I've always really loved horses. We had a horse named Hishi Amazon, [a three-time Japanese champion], and she was probably the first horse that I ever rode. I've been riding since I was in diapers,” said Myah. “I really love being out in the countryside with all of the horses because I get to feel free. I didn't really like the city; it wasn't the place for me.” Though she's had riding horses, and a couple of miniature horses along the way, the Vino Rosso filly she purchased in February is the first horse she's owned herself. And it's something she's very proud of. “It was a little stressful saving up the money, but I was relieved when I got her. It's nice that I finally have my own horse. It's been exciting to work with her and get her ready for the sale. I didn't want to let her go, but it's the best for her,” said Myah. “There was just something in her eye that was really fascinating. She's so calm compared to all of the horses, yet she's so sassy. I learned how to walk her properly and I've also learned that different horses have different attitudes, which is interesting to me.” Already named Aphmau, the filly is part of the Taylor Made Sales consignment as Hip 4451, selling in the final session of the Keeneland September Sale on Saturday, September 20. Myah and her family will be on-hand to watch her sell. Though it will be bittersweet, the experience has been a special one for both Myah and her parents, watching the next generation grow before their eyes. “What I probably wish the most is that she goes home with a family that has a kid,” said Myah. The work that Myah has put in with the filly is apparent in the young horse's quiet demeanor, sensible behavior on the ground and overall kindness. And when it comes to the progress Myah has made herself as a young horsewoman, it gives Nobu a bigger hope for not only the future of their family's Polo Green Stable, but the industry as a whole. “When she works the whole day on the farm, I give her $20, and if she works a half-day, I give her $10. If she does a night feeding, I give her $5. I don't think she does it for the money, but I wanted to give her a preview of what it's like to work in this. That's how you survive in the future,” said Nobu. “I'm getting older, so is my wife, and I don't know if we're going to stop here or keep going. I've taught Myah to see how she does, helping her understand the industry. When I started in the '90s, there were not many women involved, and now there are more involved with plenty more opportunity. If we were talking 30 years ago, having the same conversation as a farm owner with a daughter, I don't know if they'd take over the farm. But now, I think we have a chance.” Just as the yearling sale season inspires excitement for the future racehorses to come, it also offers an opportunity for aspiring horsemen and horsewomen to establish themselves in the Thoroughbred industry. “I'm proud of her,” said Nobu, glancing over at his daughter in the aisle of their main barn. “Whether this filly is going to sell or not, I'm still proud, and that's the main part of this experience. So, we'll try to keep doing it.” The post 12-Year-Old Myah Araki Making Sale Debut, Offering Vino Rosso Filly At Keeneland September 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
The dates for the 2026 edition of La Route des Etalons have been confirmed, with breeders and racing fans having the opportunity to view many of France's leading stallions when the farms open their doors on Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. More information regarding which farms will be taking part will be announced in December via the website. The post Save the Date for La Route des Etalons in 2026 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
Deuce Again, the dam of this year's G1 Champion Hurdle heroine Golden Ace, has been added to the Goffs December NH Sale, which takes place from December 8-11. She will be offered in foal to Overbury Stud's Golden Horn, who is also the sire of Jeremy Scott's high-class mare. The 14-year-old daughter of Dubawi is owned by Meon Valley Stud and will be consigned at Goffs by Stephen Kemble Bloodstock. The Champion Hurdle marked a second consecutive Cheltenham Festival success for Golden Ace, who also won the G2 Mares Novices' Hurdle in 2024. “Deuce Again complements a superb early selection of the very best National Hunt mares catalogued for the Goffs December NH Sale, which has proved so popular and vibrant in recent years,” said Goffs Group chief executive Henry Beeby. “We are grateful to Meon Valley for their faith in the Goffs service and look forward to another strong renewal of the sale which we are proud to say is the clear first choice for so many these days.” Entries for the Goffs December NH Sale will close on Friday, October 10. A seven-strong draft from the stable of Ireland's champion National Hunt trainer Willie Mullins has already been confirmed, headed by the top-level performers Allegorie De Vassy (No Risk At All), Lady Vega Allen (Saint Des Saints) and Brandy Love (Jet Away). Brookhouse Racing to Hold Dispersal at Doncaster October Sale Entries are also open for the Goffs October HIT & Yearling Sale at Doncaster, which will feature a 15-lot dispersal from Brookhouse Racing. The dispersal includes the Listed bumper winner Aslukgoes (Yorgunnabelucky) and the four-year-old Love You Darling (Land Force), a winning half-sister to the Group 3 scorer and Group 1-placed mare American Sonja (Tasleet). Entries for the Goffs October HIT & Yearling Sale at Doncaster will close on Friday, September 26, with the sale to be held on October 21-22. Entries can be made here. The post Dam of Champion Hurdle Winner Golden Ace Added to Goffs December NH Sale 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
Ken Freirich, who was part of the ownership group behind Horse of the Year Flightline, has made a $500,000 gift to Breeders' Cup Charities in an effort to positively impact the Thoroughbred industry's culture of giving by illustrating the importance of long-term commitments, the Breeders' Cup said via a press release on Friday. Funds from Freirich will be released over a 3 1/2-year period. This major gift is in addition to the $100,000 match the international philanthropist provided to Breeders' Cup Charities in July during the organization's Annual Day of Giving, which raised a total of $200,963. From the gift, Freirich will utilize $50,000 for a match this fall for funds raised during Breeders' Cup Charities' “Champions Give Back” campaign, which kicks off Oct. 1 and runs through the World Championships on Oct. 31-Nov. 1. In addition to the unprecedented donation of all royalties received on Breeders' Cup merchandise, the campaign will include several fundraising initiatives which will be announced in the coming weeks. In addition to his financial commitment, Freirich will take on an advisory role with Breeders' Cup Charities. The post Horse Owner Ken Freirich Gifts $500k To Breeders’ Cup Charities 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
Racing will take place in Ireland on Good Friday for the first time in 2026, with the Curragh set to stage a fixture on April 3. Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) published the new fixture list on Friday with the number of meetings staying the same for the third consecutive year. The Flat season will also see an enhanced programme of Sunday fixtures beginning in May, while there will be seven blank Sundays in total – one more than in 2025. Racing on Good Friday will come from the current allocation of fixtures at the Curragh, which will mean the Guineas meeting will revert to two days for 2026. The Good Friday meeting is on an initial two-year trial basis. There will be a condensed National Hunt season at Thurles to allow for more prudent ground preparation – moving one fixture from mid-March into late-January and two fixtures in October to November and December. Fixtures at Thurles post March 2026 have been labelled 'to be confirmed' until the future of Thurles is resolved. There are 11 fixtures allocated to Tipperary from April to October but, once the track's all-weather projects proceeds, some of these will be reallocated. Jonathan Mullin, HRI's director of racing, said, “Throughout the fixture process we were very conscious that a number of summer weekends, and in particular Sundays, needed a better-quality Flat offering and the fixture list for 2026 features a number of changes to reflect that aim. “It can be seen from tweaks made to the winter National Hunt programme over the past couple of years, that consecutive Sundays of quality racing works well in terms of promotion and awareness, and returning some Flat fixtures of high quality to the Sunday roster has been brought about for 2026. “The Good Friday fixture is a change of policy for Horse Racing Ireland and once the HRI fixtures committee reaffirmed their view at the outset of the process that this was a priority for 2026, we sought applications from racecourses and several expressed an interest. “Ultimately, the successful application came from the Curragh, which will include a number of community and industry initiatives as well as a considerable investment in extra prize-money.” The post The Curragh to Stage First Good Friday Fixture in Ireland 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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