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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Sir Michael Stoute trainee Anna Swan (GB) (Almanzor {Fr}–Vivionn {GB}, by Dubawi {Ire}), a G1 Fillies' Mile entry who notched an impressive 5 1/2-length win at Great Yarmouth last month, remained on an upward trajectory and made all to post a two-length tally in Friday's Dubai Duty Free Full Of Surprises British EBF Fillies' Conditions Stakes at Newbury. 3rd-Newbury, £30,000, Cond, 9-20, 2yo, f, 7fT, 1:29.50, sf. ANNA SWAN (GB) (f, 2, Almanzor {Fr}–Vivionn {GB} {MGSP-Eng}, by Dubawi {Ire}), who registered an impressive 5 1/2-length success in her Aug. 8 unveiling over this trip at Great Yarmouth last time, broke smartly and led from the outset of this four-runner affair. In command throughout, the 2-11 favourite was rowed along soon after passing the quarter-mile marker and kept on well under mild urging the latter stages to comfortably defeat Saariselka (GB) (Earthlight {Ire}) by two lengths. Anna Swan, a G1 Fillies' Mile entry, is the first of three foals out of G2 Park Hill Stakes and G3 Pinnacle Stakes placegetter Vivionn (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), herself a full-sister to G3 Deutsches St Leger and G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy victor Ispolini (GB). Vivionn, a daughter of GII New York Stakes victrix Giants Play (Giant's Causeway), is also a half-sister to Listed Lyric Stakes third Playful Sound (GB) (Street Cry {Ire}). The February-foaled homebred bay is kin to a yearling colt by Dark Angel (Ire) and a weanling filly by St Mark's Basilica (Fr). Anna Swan's fourth dam is G3 Musidora Stakes-winning matriarch Magnificient Style (Silver Hawk). Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, £20,835. O/B-Cheveley Park Stud Ltd (GB); T-Sir Michael Stoute. The post Cheveley Park Stud’s Anna Swan Doubles Up in Style at Newbury 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
by Josh Spasaro Greg Nichols and Vin Cox have called for a more thorough classification process to Group and Listed races after reports on Friday revealed the Golden Eagle and The Shorts were soon set for Group 1 status. News began circulating on Friday that the Golden Eagle and G2 The Shorts would be lifted to Group 1 status after being reported on News Corp publication Racenet. Other Sydney races mentioned to be boosted to Group 1 billing include The Everest and Victoria's The All-Star Mile, however it is understood the International Pattern Committee are yet to ratify any of these changes. Yulong general manager Vin Cox, a member of the Australian Pattern Committee, has implored racing authorities not to make these calls “willy nilly”, saying the tradition and integrity of the Pattern should be followed for these high-stakes features. Over many years, the Pattern has been a valuable tool and key performance indicator in the programming of progressive horses, with options of upper and lower paths to Group 1 glory. And Cox has called for an immediate return to this process. “I don't know much about the history on what's gone on in this particular (Group 1 adjudgments) case,” he told The Thoroughbred Report. “But I think it's kind of sad that – from what I understand speaking to a couple of people – they're just going to apply Group 1 status to any race that rates 115. “And having been on the former Pattern committee for 20 years, that's a very shortsighted, myopic approach.” There have been concerns – particularly among breeders – that the Australian Pattern has been frozen in recent years, and there is no Pattern committee applying guidelines to the programming of major races. The Australian Pattern Advisory Group (APAG), tasked with advising the Australian Pattern Committee, has met infrequently since its inception, resulting in stagnation in pattern development since May 2018. As a result, Cox believes some horses are being left behind when elite races are run. “So, a certain band of horses will prosper, whereas other bands of horses will suffer. Group and Listed racing have to be aspirational, and by definition you want to be aspiring to the elite races,” he said. “All of those races carrying Group 1, I think is a narrow approach.” The lack of evolution in the Pattern, along with perceived disregard for its principals in creating and placing new races, has been a concern for many in the racing industry. Cox called for a revival of the Pattern processes when adjudging the status of feature races, for the benefit of the sport's integrity nationwide and overseas. “The integrity of Pattern in Black Type racing is absolutely paramount, and Black Type racing is the international indicator. It creates an international language that can be acknowledged and recognised in any jurisdiction,” he said. “And therefore, it creates worth and equity in bloodstock. So, it's not something that you just want to apply willy-nilly. There has to be substance behind it, processes and protocols and discipline.” Cox did, however, find optimism after reports of ongoing tensions between Victoria and New South Wales racing jurisdictions eased at a recent Racing Australia meeting. “If racing can move forward in the interest of racing nationally, instead of self-serving interests, I would applaud and support that wholeheartedly,” he said. A Pattern Revival Would Enhance Australia's International Reputation Former Racing Victoria director and current Chairman of the Australian Racing Pattern, Greg Nichols also cautioned about issuing Group 1 status without going through a closely examined Pattern process. That is particularly the case because he believes there is only a limited amount of elite talent in the middle-distance and staying ranks. “I come from a position where there are far too many Group 1s in Australia, considering the quality of our horses,” he told The Thoroughbred Report. “We're universally acclaimed for our sprinters, so you can't knock anything up to 1400 metres. But beyond that it's threadbare.” Nichols said Australia's worldwide reputation would increase if it followed Pattern processes more closely. “To me, we should be more dominant or a prominent player internationally. And part of that is a commitment to conform to standards that not only have integrity, but have excellence as a core value,” he said. “And I just don't think we do that at the moment.” Cohesion a Positive Step Forward Former member of the Australian Pattern Committee and past independent chairman of Racing Australia, John Messara, did not want to comment in-depth when asked about a decline in the use of the Pattern processes in recent years. Messara was, however, optimistic about reports of increased cooperation between Racing Australia and state jurisdictions. “That's a positive. I think racing needs to have an Australia-wide position because, like any other sport, you don't know where the next champion will come from, or the next best trainer or jockey,” he said. “So having an Australia-wide coverage is very important. I think all the states getting together makes for a stronger industry, with consistent rules across the whole country. “Those things are important.” The post ‘There Are Far Too Many Group 1s In Australia’: Industry Leaders Call For A Return Of The Pattern 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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Globe-trotting jockey Frankie Dettori dislocated his shoulder when he was unseated from his mount at the gate prior to the start of Thursday's ninth race at Aqueduct. While not considered a serious injury, agent Ron Anderson was not sure how long Dettori will be sidelined. “He dislocated his shoulder and they put it back in,” Anderson said. “We're going to see [orthopedist] Steve O'Brien as quick as we can get him in. It's a day-to-day thing. He is sore. We will see.” Anderson said the news could have been worse. “It's the first time it happened to him. It doesn't seem like he'll need an operation, which is good,” said Anderson. “But as far as today, tomorrow, the next day, I have no idea. Not a clue.” Following the accident, Dettori was taken to Jamaica Hospital and was released Thursday night. The internationally-acclaimed rider was due to make his first appearance at Finger Lakes on Monday, Sept. 23. The post Dettori ‘Day-To-Day’ After Spill At Aqueduct 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
A career-best year for Here To Shock continued with a third Group victory in Friday’s A$250,000 Gr.3 Australian Bloodstock Cameron Handicap (1600m) at Newcastle, and in the process the New Zealand-bred gelding booked himself a ticket into a A$3 million feature in November. The son of Shocking came into 2024 with seven wins to his name from a 25-start career, with his solitary black-type success coming in last year’s Listed Golden Mile (1600m) at Bendigo. He has taken that record to a new level over the last six months with big wins in the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield, the Gr.3 BRC Sprint (1350m) at Doomben and Friday’s Newcastle feature. Here To Shock was sent out as a $3 favourite on Friday and was prominently positioned throughout the race, settling in second on the outside of Matcha Latte. Here To Shock pounced at the top of the straight and gradually got the better of Matcha Latte, edging ahead to win by half a length with Nash Rawiller in the saddle. Trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes are now working backwards from the A$3 million The Big Dance (1600m) at Randwick on November 5. “We’re thrilled and very excited,” Ben Hayes said. “He’s now qualified for The Big Dance. Dom Rhoden, our racing manager, alerted us that today’s race was a qualifier for that. Now he’s qualified, and hopefully we’ll be heading in that direction from here. “It’s going to be a great race for him, a great opportunity and a great incentive. It’s exciting. “Nash is a hard jockey to beat in a tight finish, and he gave the horse a great ride today. We normally canter this horse on race morning, so I was a bit worried he might over-race today. But he relaxed beautifully for Nash, who nursed him and then the horse gave a great kick.” Here To Shock has now had 32 starts for 10 wins, seven placings and A$1,053,580 in prize-money. Rob Slade went to $70,000 to purchase the then colt out of the Lonhro mare Frescoes from the 2019 Cambridge Stud yearling draft at the Book 1 Sale at Karaka. Bred by The Sunlight Trust, Here To Shock is a half-brother to Listed winner Turn The Ace. View the full article
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