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By muzenza365 · Posted
I had another look and thought the one who is 2nd from the left is Trever James and also Mr Fish IN THE MIDDLE -
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Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 16:25, EMIRATES POULE D'ESSAI DES POULAINS-G1, €650,000, 3yo, c, 8fT Field: Ridari (Fr) (Churchill {Ire}), Sahlan (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Selenien (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Misunderstood (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Dos Mukasan (Fr) (Golden Horde {Ire}), Aomori City (Fr) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Reach The Sky (Fr) (Calyx {GB}), Detain (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Jonquil (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Heybetli (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), Zarraf (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), Henri Matisse (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Luther (GB) (Frankel {GB}), TIpinso (Fr) (Pinatubo {Ire}), Houquetot (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Hotazhell (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Serengeti (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Camille Pissarro (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Verdict: Ballydoyle look to get off the mark in the 2025 Classics and will be buoyed by the news on Friday that Henri Matisse has received a highly favourable draw in six for this turning test. Kept back for this following his success in the G3 Ballylinch Stud Red Rocks Stakes in March, the experienced son of Immortal Verse has all boxes ticked with Ryan Moore on board despite the presence of last year's G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere winner Camille Pissarro. Drawn in 15, that stablemate will have to navigate the crowd to overcome a terrible post position, but at least he is a hold-up merchant and Christophe Soumillon clicked on him here on Arc day. Another Irish challenger to do well in the draw is the G1 Futurity Trophy and G2 Beresford Stakes winner Hotazhell, but he has a length to find on Henri Matisse on their G2 Futurity Stakes meeting last summer and will need to be sharp to win this on his seasonal bow. First and second in the course-and-distance G3 Prix de Fontainebleau, Ridari and Sahlan have fared contrastingly with the draw and that has probably killed the chance of the latter, while Juddmonte's G3 Greenham Stakes winner Jonquil has a tricky stall in 12 so Oisin Murphy will be in full analysis mode in the lead-up. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 17:05, EMIRATES POULE D'ESSAI DES POULICHES-G1, €550,000, 3yo, f, 8fT Field: Mandanaba (Fr) (Ghaiyyath {Ire}), Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}), Ghoufrann (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Shes Perfect (Ire) (Sioux Nation), Godspeed (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Exactly (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Merrily (No Nay Never), Daylight (Fr) (Earthlight {Ire}), Mimos (Fr) (City Light {Fr}), Better Together (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Heavens Gate (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), Celestial Orbit (GB) (No Nay Never). TDN Verdict: Francis-Henri Graffard has the draw gods to thank for the mercy shown to his star duo Zarigana and Mandanaba and their showdown greatly enhances this renewal. Preference is for the former, who bids to erase the memory of her painful course-and-distance defeat in the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac on Arc day with her stablemate perhaps more one for the Diane next month. Better Together represents the G3 Prix Imprudence form and she will love this mile, while the main Ballydoyle hopes Exactly and Bedtime Story are fascinating contenders. Exactly was bang there with Zarigana at the end of the Marcel Boussac and could just have improved more, while the latter was only fifth there as she staged a meek retreat into the shadows having looked champion material earlier in the season. Few will ever forget her sensational Royal Ascot display last June, when the thought of Ryan Moore not even choosing her for a Pouliches would have been unimaginable and from stall nine she will be hunted around by Colin Keane in what could be the start of a process of re-education. Outside Godspeed is not out of things, having impressed with her effort behind Zarigana in the G3 Prix de la Grotte, while Ollie Sangster looks to get heavily involved in a second fillies' Classic in the space of eight days with the classy Celestial Orbit. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Hoppegarten, Germany, post time: 14:00, COMER GROUP INTERNATIONAL 54TH OLEANDER-RENNEN-G2, €130,000, 4yo/up, 16fT Field: Lordano (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}), Alpenjager (Ger) (Nutan {Ire}), Flatten The Curve (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), Sir Siljan (Fr) (Cloth Of Stars {Ire}), Waldadler (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}), Atlantica (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), Enfranchise (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Nastaria (GB) (Outstrip {GB}) and Partnun (Ger) (The Grey Gatsby {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Multiple Group winner Lordano is back up to a staying trip, having looked more than comfortable in this sphere when dominating the 15-furlong G3 Silbernes Pferd in 2023. French challenger Sir Siljan is an unexposed stayer from a stable that has to be respected on their German forays. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 14:33, AUGUSTE RODIN COOLMORE PRIX SAINT-ALARY-G2, €130,000, 3yo, f, 10fT Field: Audubon Park (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}), Jones (Fr) (Elarqam {GB}), Flaming Stone (GB) and Gezora (Fr) (Almanzor {Fr}). TDN Verdict: Just four in this former Group 1 which now takes on more of the guise of a Diane trial, but it's a tight affair. Audubon Park didn't achieve anything out of the ordinary on the formbook despite winning Saint-Cloud's Listed Prix Rose de Mai by four lengths, but she hails from a Wertheimer family that seems to get top-class middle-distance fillies year upon year. Flaming Stone split this card's leading G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches hope Mandanaba and Gezora in the G3 Prix Vanteaux here last month and is probably the one to beat on that evidence. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 13:58, PRIX DE SAINT-GEORGES-G3, €80,000, 3yo/up, 5fT Field: Keran (Fr) (Blue Point {Ire}), Kylian (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Zorken (Fr) (Goken {Fr}), Ponntos (Ire) (Power {GB}), Ciao Pa' (Fr) (Shamalgan {Fr}), Lesslepasser (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}), Pradaro (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}), Mgheera (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) and Electric Storm (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Ponntos bids for a third renewal, having conquered in 2022 and last year, but has the progressive mare Electric Storm to contend with as well as The Aga Khan Studs' unexposed Keran. He gave the impression when second in the Listed Prix Cor de Chasse at Deauville last month that he has a lot more to give. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Leopardstown, post time: 15:30, CASHEL PALACE HOTEL DERBY TRIAL STAKES-G3, €60,000, 3yo, 10fT Field: Acapulco Bay (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Delacroix (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Purview (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Rock Of Cashel (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) and Tennessee Stud (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Verdict: Delacroix looks the obvious one here, based not only his smart 2-year-old form but also on his course-and-distance G3 Ballysax Stakes success which has been boosted by the two stablemates he had in arrears. At this rate, it is almost inconceivable that Ballydoyle could lose one of these but if there is one who can put something in the spokes it is Joseph O'Brien's Tennessee Stud. Closely matched with the favourite on last year's formlines, the G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud winner is joined by fellow Westerberg colour-bearer Acapulco Bay, an intriguing back-up for Ballydoyle who we haven't seen anywhere near the best of yet. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Leopardstown, post time: 14:20, AL SHIRA'AA RACING 'MUTAMAKINA' STAKES-G3, €36,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 7f 53yT Field: Elinor Dashwood (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}), Vera's Secret (Ire) (Epaulette {Aus}), Vespertilio (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Bella Isabella (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Chantez (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Easy Mover (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Fiery Lucy (GB) (Without Parole {GB}) and (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Verdict: This sees the return of the hardy campaigner Fiery Lucy, who brings the most exciting form to the table having been fourth when last seen in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Last year's Listed Ingabelle Stakes winner Chantez faces a quick turnaround following her disappointing effort in Monday's G3 Athasi Stakes, while the fact that Dermot Weld asks a fairly big question of his Cork maiden winner Bella Isabella can only be a positive given how intimately connected he is with her esteemed family tree. [Tom Frary]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Delacroix Continues on the Derby Trail 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
Breezing Saturday morning over the Belmont Park training track, 'TDN Rising Star' GISP River Thames (Maclean's Music) put in another half-mile move in advance of his anticipated start in the GI Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico. In company with MSP Trust Fund (Practical Joke), the New York-bred went a half-mile in :48.25 (9/37) with exercise rider Fernando Rivera in the irons. He began the work to the outside and just off of his workmate and ended it along the rail and at least a length in front. Trainer Todd Pletcher said he clocked the gallop out in 1:01 and 1:15, and was happy with what he saw from his charge. “He went very well, in hand throughout,” said Pletcher. “He put in a nice half-mile in 48 [seconds] and change. He galloped out around the turn strongly and looked good. They followed the instructions perfectly.” He continued, “We are happy with his condition. He has bounced out of the Blue Grass well. He has been training consistently here. He has put on a few pounds, so we are happy with the way he is coming into [The Preakness].” River Thames will be looking to claim Pletcher's first victory in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. The conditioner is a two-time Derby and four-time Belmont Stakes winner. “I'd love to check that box, we will give it a try.” Gosger gets the Green Light for Preakness after Keeneland Work Working in company with Godolphin's Paris Lily (City of Light), who is being pointed to Friday's GII Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Gosger (Nyquist) and the filly breezed five furlongs in 1:00.60, making the pair's move the fastest of 14 at the distance at Keeneland that morning. Carrying the colors of the late Harvey A. Clarke, the grey will attempt to collect his third straight win after he claimed the GIII Stonestreet Lexington Stakes Apr. 12 at the venue. “He worked really well,” Walsh said. “He worked good; so, we're a go. I think he's ready to take a step forward again off the last race.” Walsh will be trying for his first Preakness win with Gosger's entry. Heart of Honor Set to Clear Quarantine Earlier, On Track Tuesday G2 UAE Derby runner-up Heart of Honor (GB) (Honor A.P.) is now set to clear quarantine at Churchill Downs Sunday and will make his first appearance on track at Pimlico Tuesday after vanning over the day prior. Trainer Jamie Osborne has earlier confirmed his daughter Saffie Osborne will have the Preakness mount. The elder Osborne has sent prior runners who competed in the UAE Derby to the States and enjoyed great success, but a win on the Triple Crown trail would be a first for Heart of Honor's connections. The post Preakness Updates: River Thames Breezes at Belmont, Brendan Walsh Green Light Gosger 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
In a sport built on speed and stamina, the people behind the scenes rarely stop moving. And for the horsewomen who are also mothers, the pace is even demanding—but so is the purpose. They're used to remarks like, “I don't know how you do it all,” “Do you ever sleep?” and “You're like superwoman!” “I'm definitely not superwoman,” Tessa Walden responded when that last one was posed to her. “Being a stay-at-home mom is probably even harder than being a working mom. But I do think moms are kind of unsung heroes. I have a new respect for mine while I'm doing this, let's put it that way.” By “doing this,” Walden means raising a 2-year-old son and a 6-month-old daughter with her husband, trainer Will Walden, while also working as an assistant for Brad Cox Racing Stable. She oversees tasks like nominations and payroll and helps out during morning training. Walden also runs her own digital consignment business, Evergreen Equine. A younger version of herself never would have imagined being where she is now. “I did not want to be a mom at all,” Walden admitted. “All I wanted to do was ride horses. I felt like I wouldn't be able to do my job with kids. It's a struggle enough without kids, so I really didn't think it would be possible to have a family and do the job at the level I was doing it. Work has just always been really important to me.” Walden knows the reality that oftentimes the racing industry is less than accommodating for new moms, but looking back now, she considers herself lucky to have had a positive experience. “I thought that if I had a child, I would be fired, literally,” she said. “But that couldn't have been further from the truth.” Still, the transition came with challenges. Walden was back at the barn about a week after having her first child and she stayed in her full-time assistant role until the birth of her daughter last year. Her role has since shifted more toward the office, but she is still on the backside at Keeneland or Turfway Park most mornings, legging up a rider or watching breezes with her daughter Hailey tucked snug in her carrier. Walden doesn't consider herself a role model, but she hopes that her story, along with others like hers, can serve as a source of inspiration. “Being a mom in racing to me means creating an example for other women that they can do it,” she said. “They can have a family and still be involved in the industry in whatever way they want.” Sophie Doyle had always assumed that motherhood would mark the end of her career as a jockey. She found out she was pregnant just two weeks after riding in the Breeders' Cup and struggled with the thought of stepping away at the peak of her career. But a few months after having her daughter Emilie, Doyle felt the pull of being back in the saddle and she started exercise riding for her husband Chris Davis. Together, they managed to work out a schedule for Emilie's feeding and naps around morning sets. Last year, Doyle had the chance to return to race riding. “It was nice to be able to come back and just enjoy it and have fun and have your daughter there on the sidelines cheering for you,” explained Doyle. “It was something that I can't believe that I ever said I would never do. I don't know why I ever doubted myself.” Just this week, Doyle rode Chambourcin (Copper Bullet) to a maiden win at Churchill Downs for John Ennis, one of the trainers who encouraged her return to the saddle. Oftentimes, Doyle and her daughter hang out in between races in the women's jock's room. Since Doyle usually has the space to herself, crayons and stuffed animals are scattered amongst jockey silks and riding crops. Mare and foal at Mill Ridge Farm | Katie Petrunyak While Emilie enjoys the racing scene now, Doyle admitted that there was an adjustment period for both mother and daughter when she picked up her tack again. “With most jockeys being males, kids usually want their mom the majority of the time so it's okay when they take them away from their dad so they can go and take care of their job,” said Doyle. “When you've got a daughter wanting her mom who has to go into their profession, I can tell you there were a few hairy moments in the Belterra paddock. It took a few months for her to understand that her mom needs to go and do her job right now, but she got into enjoying watching me go out and ride and cheering for me on the sideline. I remember one day I was in the starting gate at Belterra and I could hear Emilie saying, 'Go Mommy! Come on Mommy! You gotta win this!' I started getting teary-eyed and said to myself, 'Alright, you've gotta be a jockey now Mom.'” Jordan Hattaway is the owner of Hattaway Farms, a full-service boarding facility that offers foaling, breaking, prepping and rehabbing, and she is also an exercise rider for Eddie Kenneally. Two years ago, she had her son Jude. “At first my husband and I were like, 'How are we going to do all of this and have a baby?'” she recalled. “But honestly, he kind of just fit into our lives. I'm not going to say it was seamless–there has been a lot of trial and error and a lot of having to get creative– but I'm still able to do all the same things I was doing before, just with a little bundle of joy running around with me.” While Hattaway meets with the vet and checks on mares, Jude plays with his baby chicks. When she oversees an afternoon breaking session, her son hangs out with his pony Pongo or zooms around the indoor riding arena between sets. “Ultimately I think that it's really fun to be able to bring your child around with you,” she said. “I think watching a little boy love animals, love the farm and love the track and watching him have such a happy, fun childhood is really rewarding. Being able to be there with him for most of it is really cool.” Walden and Doyle often visit Hattaway at her farm, hanging out together as their children play in the green grass and open air. They say it's all part of the community that makes it work. Around every mother in racing is a web of support—fellow moms and horsewomen, barn friends, partners, mentors—who help make the impossible feel manageable. “Yes, it's challenging,” reflected Hattaway. “But it is so rewarding at the same time.” The post Moms In Racing: Shaping the Sport On and Off the Track 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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Sorcerer's Silver (Good Magic), a 3-year-old colt who suffered a sesamoid injury on the Kentucky Derby day undercard is recovering from surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, according to a story posted on the NBC Lexington affiliate website on Friday afternoon. Pulled up by jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. halfway through the third race, the dark bay trained by Dale Romans was transported to Rood & Riddle in Lexington. “The problem with the sesamoid injury is, they don't show much,” said Rood & Riddle's Dr. Larry Bramlage. “Sesamoids are the two little bones in the back of the horse's fetlock joint where when they move and up down, they're the bones that support their weight. They're sort of like our kneecaps only in reverse.” After a three-hour fusion surgery Monday, X-rays showed Sorcerer's Silver was doing well, even though his racing days are over. “He's gonna live 25 years,” Dr. Bramlage said. Owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and Domeyko Taylor, the colt debuted a winner at Gulfstream Park Feb. 1 and then cleared an optional claimer over the same surface Mar. 27. The post Sorcerer’s Silver Undergoes Successful Surgery At Rood And Riddle 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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