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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
LOUISVILLE, KY–Kicking off a steamy day in Louisville, Thursday's morning session began to distill several things that I had seen over the course of the past week at Churchill Downs. Each morning, I would line up trackside to watch the Kentucky Derby/Oaks work session, also giving me the opportunity to survey the overall landscape at Churchill Downs. The years of progress and development at the facility is staggering. As I pan across the property, the mass of seating, both existing and new, that will accommodate the throngs of people over the course of the next two days starts to really stand out. Churchill is certainly not want for seating. Also, I thought back to the very first time I came to Churchill for the Derby in 1991 (the year Strike the Gold won) and I can remember gazing up at the Twin Spires and thinking how majestic they seemed. Now, they don't appear quite so imposing to me given the rise of all the newer infrastructure surrounding them. So, while I was contemplating all the changes that have happened at Churchill over the last three decades, I happened to bump into one of my favorite people on the backside, trainer Wayne Catalano. After a few pleasantries, as if taking a peek into my mind, he points over in the direction of Churchill's main structure and says, 'This is the 50th anniversary of my first win in front of those Twinspires. I won my very first race as a jockey for Jack Van Berg May 20, 1974.' It not only gave me pause, but I continued to think about that long after we had parted ways. Because while I was considering the multitude of changes I was seeing, it became increasingly clear that the history and tradition of the place wasn't kept alive by the structure itself but more by the men and women that frequent the track and that have made Churchill Downs their base and their home. Sometimes, we need to have progress to really appreciate how we got to where we are. Morning Action The Derby and Oaks horses made their usual appearance following the 7:00 a.m harrowing break, and it offered me a final opportunity to take a look at many of the horses that would be competing in the plethora of stakes action over the next two days. A horse that I had been observing over the last few days, and while not jumping out at me initially, has been giving me increasingly good vibes was the Albaugh Family's Catching Freedom (Constitution). Giving an air of simmering confidence on the track each day I have seen him, I was given a little extra nudge in that direction after speaking to trainer Brad Cox later in the morning. The winner of the GII Louisiana Derby Mar. 23, the bay was a respectable third to Sierra Leone–beaten 1 3/4 lengths–in a wet renewal of the GII Risen Star in February. His rider Flavien Prat has been absolutely en fuego of late (or maybe 'en feu' is more appropriate in this case). In any case, a very interesting option at a price. Catalytic getting some love from his rider | CBossinakis Having a final look at the Oaks fillies I could feel my excitement mounting. Just F Y I (Justify) was accompanied to the track by her Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott and continued to fill the eye. She is an absolute queen. In truth, Mott's GII Wood Memorial winner Resilience (Into Mischief) looked ready to roll too. I keep thinking it would be nice to see him get a Derby win, outright this time, rather than getting put up by DQ like he did in 2021 when Country House inherited the win. Nobody deserves it more. Some news broke later Thursday morning when it was announced that Kentucky Oaks contender Tapit Jenallie (Tapit) would scratch, giving Courtlandt Farms Our Pretty Woman (Medaglia d'Oro) a berth in the lineup. A $900,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase, she finished on 3/4-of a length back of Tarifa (Bernardini)–one of the Oaks favorites–in the Mar. 23 GI Fair Grounds Oaks. Her trainer Steve Asmussen, who most recently won the Oaks with Untapable in 2014, also took the race in 2005 with Summerly. The Hall of Famer seems to be sitting on about a 10-year cycle and is due again this year. The post Classic Stage is Set at Churchill Downs 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
1st-CD, $120K, Msw, 3yo/up, f, 6 1/2f, 10:30 a.m. ET. The Oaks curtain lifts with the debut of a full-sister to champion 2-year-old colt and current sire Good Magic (by Curlin). PENNY ROYAL is a homebred trained by Steve Asmussen. Dam MSW Glinda the Good (Hard Spun), who also carried the Stonestreet banner, is a half-sister to GSW Take the Ribbon (Chester House) and SW Flash Forward (Curlin). TJCIS PPS 2nd-CD, $100K, OCN1X, 3yo, f, 1 1/16m, 11:00 a.m. ET. Owned by Woodford, West Point and Chris Larsen, Shug McGaughey trainee Sedona (Curlin) broke her maiden at first asking at Gulfstream Park Mar. 3. As the second highest grossing yearling at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale, the $2 million buy is out MGISP America (A.P. Indy). Responsible for Sedona's full-brother MGSW First Captain, America is a half-sister to the dam of GI CCA Oaks heroine Paris Lights (Curlin). TJCIS PPS 7th-BAQ, $90K, MSW, 3yo/up, 6FT, 4:13 p.m. ET. Westerberg homebred Final Edition (Ire) (Uncle Mo) makes his first start for trainer Wesley Ward at Aqueduct. The colt's dam Most Gifted (War Front), herself out of French multiple group stakes winner Gagnoa (Ire) (Sadler's Wells), counts as a full-brother GIII Mint Million S. invader Ancient Rome. She is also a full-sister to English group stakes winner Etoile, who produced MSW No Nay Mets (Ire) (No Nay Never). TJCIS PPS The post Friday’s Racing Insights: Good Magic’s Full-Sister Unveiled On Oaks Undercard 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
MGSP Tapit Jenallie (Tapit) was scratched Thursday morning from Friday's GI Longines Kentucky Oaks by trainer Eddie Milligan, Jr. according to Churchill Downs media. With the scratch, GII Fair Grounds Oaks runner up Our Pretty Woman (Medaglia d'Oro) now draws into the race. Our Pretty Woman, racing for Courtlandt Farms from the Steve Asmussen barn, will break from the outside post and gets Joel Rosario in the irons. The post Tapit Jenallie Scratched From KY Oaks; Our Pretty Woman Draws In 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
Willis Horton Racing's Tapit Jenallie will be scratched from the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1), trainer Eddie Milligan Jr. announced May 2. Courtland Farms' Our Pretty Woman draws in off the also-eligible list.View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Zoustar (Aus), the “flagship sire” at Widden Stud in Australia, has had his 2024 fee increased to A$275,000 (around €168,000) from A$220,000 (€134,000) ahead of the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, it was announced on Wednesday. A dual Group 1-winning sprinter in 2013 when trained by Chris Waller, Zoustar is now well established as one of the leading sires in Australia and has enjoyed an outstanding season on the track in 2023/24, with Zougotcha (Aus), Joliestar (Aus), Climbing Star (Aus) and the recently retired Ozzmosis (Aus) all winning at the top level. In the sales ring, seven of his 2024 yearlings fetched at least A$1 million, including his A$2.2 million filly out of Prompt Response (Aus) (Beneteau {Aus}). A horse who has been on the rise since he debuted in 2014 at A$44,000, Zoustar (of the current announcements) now shares joint billing with I Am Invincible (Aus) and Extreme Choice (Aus) as Australia's most expensive stallions. “An increase in service fee in the financial climate we find ourselves in needs to be measured and warranted–and in the case of Zoustar he has truly earned it,” said Widden Stud's Antony Thompson. “We have always had complete belief in the potential of Zoustar to become an Australian champion sire and we are delighted for all of our clients who have shared in his constantly evolving story of success.” In November last year, David Redvers announced that Zoustar would not stand at Tweenhills in 2024, with the decision made to rest him for six months in Australia following 11 consecutive Northern and Southern covering seasons. He is reportedly booked to return to Tweenhills in 2025, having produced the likes of G1 Cheveley Park S. winner Lezoo (GB) during his time in Britain. The post Zoustar Earns Significant Fee Increase At Widden Stud In Australia 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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