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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
It is a haul from Turfway Park in Northern Kentucky to Zia Park in Eastern New Mexico, though it is understandable why the connections of Brotha Keny are sending him west for the Nov. 25 Zia Park Derby. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race is worth $300,000.View the full article -
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The fourth annual Holiday Giving Campaign, run for the benefit of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), is set to run the month of December to raise funds, the group announced Friday morning. Designed to raise awareness for accredited Thoroughbred aftercare and to support those organizations that ensure retired runners enjoy a good quality of life after their first career, the initiative raised $240,000 last year. This year the goal is to continue making a meaningful impact for Thoroughbreds in need and build on prior success. “We are thrilled to kick off our Holiday Giving Campaign and support the amazing work our 86 accredited organizations do every day,” said Emily Dresen, director of funding and events at the TAA. “Every gift made during our campaign makes a difference and contributes to our ability to provide safe and dignified transitions for Thoroughbreds when they retire from the track. We are encouraged by the excitement and generosity of our match sponsors and the industry's unified response to taking care of our equine athletes!” During the campaign, the TAA will unveil new daily match sponsors, including prominent leaders in the horseracing industry. Each sponsor will match all donations up to a set amount for their designated day. Announcements of match sponsors will be shared daily through industry publications as well as Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's website, social media channels, and email list. Campaign updates will be sent to this mailing list along with additional information. Starting December 1, individuals interested in supporting accredited aftercare through the Holiday Giving Campaign can visit the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance website to make a donation, which will be matched by the daily sponsor. Donations of $50 or more will also receive a free 2026 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance calendar, while supplies last. “Every Thoroughbred deserves a safe and meaningful life beyond the finish line, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance makes that possible through its incredible network of accredited organizations. Their work reflects the deep respect we all share for these athletes who give us so much,” said Terry Finley, president and founder of West Point Thoroughbreds. “Join us in supporting Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance's Holiday Giving Campaign–helping every horse transition into a rewarding new chapter is a mission we can all stand behind.” For more information, to sign up for the newsletter, or to make a donation to the TAA, please go here. The post Fourth Annual Holiday Campaign for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Runs All December 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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Group 1 winner Jantar Mantar (Palace Malice) looms large in the 18-strong G1 Mile Championship at Kyoto on Sunday. The dual top-level winner earned a victory over Gaia Force (Kitasan Black) in the G1 Yasuda Kinen in June, and found only that rival too good prepping for this contest with a second in the G2 Fuji Stakes. Trainer Tomokazu Takano said of the G1 NHK Mile Cup hero, “After his run in the Fuji Stakes Oct. 18, his heart and lungs had improved. He was just about in tiptop shape for his final fast work on Nov. 19, he just needs a few finishing touches. I gave instructions to get a time of 54-some seconds up the hill course and push him just enough to get a good response over the final furlong. And, that's exactly what we got. The horse knows the course, the jockey knows the course.” The ghostly grey Gaia Force has yet to win a Group 1, but his connections are undeterred on behalf of the G1 February Stakes second. The six-year-old entire is set to start from stall six under Takeshi Yokoyama, one to the outside of G1 Hanshin Juvenile Fillies and G1 Victoria Mile heroine Ascoli Piceno (Daiwa Major). Trainer Haruki Sugiyama said, “His last race was over the Tokyo mile, the Fuji Stakes. The break was very sharp and the pace suited him. After that, he went to the farm for about 10 days and returned looking good, as he had before his last race too. On Nov. 13, he worked under Fuma Izumiya with a focus on the final stage. He clocked :51.6 seconds up the hill course. The most important thing is that he has no physical problems.” Ascoli Piceno makes her first start since a decent sixth in August's G1 Prix Jacques le Marois behind Diego Velazquez (Frankel) in France. Earlier this year she won the G2 1351 Turf Sprint in Saudi Arabia followed by the Victoria Mile back in her native land. She is booked in stall five under Christophe Lemaire. Trainer Yoichi Kuroiwa, “After the Prix Jacques le Marois her recovery went mostly well, much better than after the Victoria Mile. Her physique has gotten much more solid and she gains weight easily. To her fast work and regular work, I've had to add two more workouts up the hill course followed directly by a gallop over the flat to get in fit. Her breathing and footwork both improved from last week. This will be her first time at Kyoto, but it's a spacious course and the going should be fast.” Soul Rush had Elton Barows (Deep Brillante) back in second in the 2024 edition of this race. The son of Rulership has yet to be off the board since that victory, running second in December's G1 Hong Kong Mile, third in the G2 Nakayama Kinen in his 2025 bow, followed by a victory over Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) in the G1 Dubai Turf in April. Third in the Yasuda Kinen, he filled that spot again in the Fuji Stakes behind Gaia Force and Jantar Mantar. Trainer Yasutoshi Ikee said, “After returning to the training center he had a fast workout every week for 3 weeks in a row, including this week. At Kyoto, with the downward slope out of the backstretch, he's going to pick up speed. Since, at times, he has trouble getting his engine revved and can get left behind at the crucial moment, the Kyoto course may help him.” British raider and G1 Queen Anne Stakes hero Docklands (Massaat) will leave from stall 16 for trainer Harry Eustace. Fifth in the G1 Sussex Stakes in July, he has rolled a pair of fours in his past two starts–the G1 Prix Jacques le Marois and the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes in August and October, respectively. The post Jantar Mantar Clashes With Soul Rush In The Mile Championship appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/288706/france-galop-marketing-campaign-could-serve-as-model France Galop Marketing Campaign Could Serve as Model Dollars & Sense with Frank Angst By Frank Angst Today, 7:00 AM Sponsored By As United States racing moves to create a national marketing campaign in 2026, it would be well served to gather some input from France Galop, which recently was honored for its advertising and marketing efforts that aim to reconnect people with the sport. France Galop, which organizes, regulates, and promotes horse racing in the country, Nov. 19 was honored by the Grand Prix of Sport Business in three categories. It landed the Prix Argent for best marketing by a sports organization for its "sportainement" strategy to reconnect the French public with racing, the Prix Or for the best event activation in support of sport, and the Grand Prix of Sport Business for its "Horses in the City" event. The Horses in the City event brought together the many aspects of racing to showcase them in a singular event for the public. Backed by the Ministry of Agriculture, the event brought together Paris City Hall, the French Federation of Horse Racing, Association for Training and Social Support of Horse Racing Staff, and the Au-dela des Pistes (a racehorse retraining association). For two days in September, French racing showcased many aspects of the sport and industry by taking its story to the people, setting up shop in one of the beloved squares in Paris—the Place de la Concorde, which served as a favored gathering spot during the 2024 Summer Olympics. For two days Paris saw horse and jockey parades in a giant paddock—as if a racecourse had been dropped into the city. The free event saw horse riding sessions and demonstrations, activities for children and families, meet and greets with racing's stars, demonstrations by graduates of the retraining program, and giant television screens highlighting top horses and races. Ahead of the September event France Galop managing director Elie Hennau noted that people would have a chance to make a connection. "At Place de la Concorde, everyone can admire the racehorses from up close, learn how to ride like a jockey, watch equestrian demonstrations, and learn all about our wonderful sport," Hennau said. The event attracted more than 35,000 visitors. France Galop president Guillaume de Saint-Seine told Racing Post in September that the event built connection with the public while telling racing's big-picture story. "It is one of my ambitions to bring horse racing back into the hearts of the French people and what better way than to bring horses into the city," de Saint-Seine said. "I hope many people will come and discover all the professions associated with racing, and to show the passion we have for the horses here." As U.S. racing is expected to create a national marketing campaign in 2026, taking some lessons from France Galop would be wise. While betting races is the greatest gambling game ever invented and deserves to be promoted, it's important that the sport rebuild its connection with the public. If such a connection can be built, it would prove the best investment long-term. As for that process of building more powerful connections? Racing and breeding's agricultural ties provide plenty of opportunity. Then there are our many stories to tell: farms, training centers, sales, tracks, and retirement farms to name a few. This should be a strength in building these connections. Professional soccer teams throughout the U.S. have done a great job with this approach. Without the tradition that football and baseball have enjoyed in the U.S. these teams have understood the need to connect. Many have backed youth programs, and fostered connections with local restaurants and bars. It's a buy-local approach taken to sport. Such an effort in racing can build fans and good feelings overall, which can be critical during times the sport pursues initiatives with government. Good news for racing? The sport has the best of God's creatures in building such a connection: the horse. France Galop certainly leaned into that approach. "With the inaugural edition of Horses in the City we aimed to engage Parisians at the Place de la Concorde, in line with our mission to bring racing back into the hearts of the French people," de Saint-Seine said. "These awards bring pride to the entire industry and inspire us to keep offering unique experiences at our racecourses." -
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Mrs. Astor will try to duplicate the result from a year ago in seeking a second consecutive victory in the Red Carpet Stakes (G3T) when the $100,000 race is renewed Nov. 23 at Del Mar. View the full article
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