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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
The 2026 turf racing season will kick into gear with the Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes (G1T), the first top-level domestic grass stakes of the new year. View the full article -
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The 2025 season didn't go as flawlessly for 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna, but when pushed to her absolute limit in the Personal Ensign Stakes (G1), fans again saw the champion's heart.View the full article -
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On Thursday in Palm Beach, Bob Duncan was honored with a Special Eclipse Award for Career Excellence acknowledging his contribution to the sport of horse racing through his work at the starting gate. I loudly applaud the NTRA, DRF and National Turf Writers & Broadcasters for recognizing Bob's unique talent and gift to racing with this award. I applaud Bob himself for his approach to his craft and the shining example he has set in handling horses with respect as partners in winning races. Bob and his craft are known to anyone that has worked on a racetrack in the U.S.–myself included. But it was through his efforts with Quality Road as a 4-year-old that I came to better understand just how insightful, dedicated and generous Bob is with horses and people. After being scratched at the starting gate for the 2009 GI Breeders Cup Classic and being reluctant to load on a plane to return from California to New York, Quality Road was branded as a talented but unpredictable rogue. At that time, as General Manager for Ned Evans Spring Hill Farm, the owner/breeder of Quality Road, I knew this label was inaccurate as did his trainer Todd Pletcher, jockey John Velazquez and anyone close to the horse. Going forward, we employed Bob to reeducate Quality Road at the gate in an effort to allow him to reach his full potential. At a point where he could have been retired as a Grade I-winning, multiple track record setting 3-year-old known for bad behavior, instead, through Bob's work and wisdom, as a 4-year-old Quality Road won three more Grade Is, set another track record, redeemed his reputation and retired to stud with the highest stud fee of his intake year. As a result, Quality Road bred high-quality mares making him champion freshman sire. He has gone on to become a leading stallion of multiple champions with 17 Grade I winners and counting, plus he will leave a positive and lasting mark on the breed. None of this would have been possible without Bob Duncan. What he turned around in Quality Road, he has prevented happening in countless other horses. Bob's work ethic, empathy, nonverbal communication skills and innate respect for the horse as a sentient being, led to the development of a philosophy and approach to horse handling at the starting gate that has benefitted horses and horsemen for decades. From my perspective though, Bob's biggest gift is the example he has set–an example of horsemanship, respect, partnership, empathy and understanding. Communicate with the horse in terms he can understand, not ignorantly expecting him to learn our language. Treat the horse with respect; like with people, it must be given to be reciprocated. Develop a partnership with the horse, not a dominant/submissive relationship, if you want him to give you his all. These examples and so many more to follow in our approach to horse handling. In this day and age where the horse can be viewed as an asset to be developed, whose nature, athleticism and will must adapt to our schedule and expectations, Bob's example glaringly reminds us that taking care of the horse, putting the horse's best interests first is not only the ethical, moral and right thing to do, it just so happens to be good business as well. On behalf of the horse, thank you Bob! The post Letter To The Editor: Bob Duncan’s Example 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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Twelve months on from having completed a Bhupat Seemar one-two finish, Deva Racing's IMPERIAL EMPEROR (IRE) (g, 6, Dubawi {Ire}–Zhukova {Ire}, by Fastnet Rock {Aus}) put stablemate and 2025 winner Walk of Stars (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) to the sword approaching the final furlong of Friday's G1 Al Maktoum Challenge at Meydan and streaked away to punch his ticket to the G1 Dubai World Cup over an extra 100 metres in a couple months' time. Exiting a victory over Commissioner King (Commisioner) and Mendelssohn Bay (Mendelssohn)–second and first, respectively in Friday's G3 Firebreak Stakes–in the G2 Al Maktoum Mile Dec. 19, Imperial Emperor was given a positive ride by the in-form Richie Mullen and sat handy to the pace as longshot Masmak (Vino Rosso) made the running from the rail-skimming Walk of Stars. Asked to win his race on the swing for home, Imperial Emperor went through his gears and finished full of running to account for Tumbarumba (Oscar Performance), who also stayed on well for second. Favoured Heart of Honor (GB) (Honor A. P.) found himself at the tail given the strong tempo and was under urging from Saffie Osborne fully 1000 metres from home. Switched out for the drive, the 4-year-old found his best stride late and outfinished 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Artorius (Arrogate) for third. Imperial Emperor is the 64th top-level winner for the legendary Dubawi. Sales history: AED300,000 HRA '24 ERAMAR. Lifetime Record: 13-7-1-1. O-Deva Racing; B-Godolphin; T-Bhupat Seemar The post Imperial Emperor a New Group 1 Winner For Dubawi In Al Maktoum Challenge 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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GoffsGo has assembled 42 horses for its Online January Sale, headed by the Jack Davison-trained Oh Cecelia (Starspangledbanner). The sale takes place next Wednesday 28 January at 12 noon with lots closing next Thursday 29 January from 2pm. Commenting on the catalogue, Goffs boss Henry Beeby said, “GoffsGo was launched last year and has a calendar of 17 sale dates for 2026. The January Sale kicks off the year in fine fashion featuring a diverse group of entries to appeal to the broadest buying bench. “GoffsGo provides a real point of difference to the market as it can cater for horses at all levels and offers tailored auctions from all category catalogues to dispersals and pop-up sales, all of which can be held as open to the public, or confidentially, away from public view. Vendors and purchasers benefit from the same terms of business and unique and transparent Goffs service that is evident at all live Goffs sales regardless of location. “GoffsGo offers outstanding value with an entry fee of just £49 and the lowest available vendor commission of 1.5% which is only charged for lots that sell on the platform. That is unmatched by any other European online platform.” Prospective buyers wishing to bid must register to bid online prior to the sale. For more information on the GoffsGo January Sale, or to enter your horse, please contact Ruairi Breen on +353 45 886600. The post GoffsGo Attracts 42 Horses To Its Online January Sale 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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