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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Six 2-year-old fillies will try the 6 1/2-furlong distance for the first time.View the full article -
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Highclere Thoroughbred Racing's autumn dreams stayed alive against suitably dramatic Sussex skies on Thursday with the progressive Merchant (Teofilo) fighting his way through the G3 HKJC World Pool Gordon Stakes. Held up by Tom Marquand after the day's first flag start, the 6-5 favourite had to work to get by Wimbledon Hawkeye (Kameko) but may have had the most aptitude of the pair late on to prevail by a nose, with a gap of seven lengths back to the solid yardstick Windlord (Dubawi) in third. “It was tough and the horse had to show lots of guts,” trainer William Haggas said. “James [Owen] has got Wimbledon Hawkeye back to his best and that horse ran a fantastic race on this ground.” The St Leger is always on the agenda for winners of this race–taken last year by Jan Brueghel–but Haggas is unconvinced based on the experience at Doncaster of his 2023 Gordon winner. “I don't know yet about the St Leger,” he added. “We will obviously talk to Harry [Herbert] about it. My gut feeling is no, because I don't think it did Desert Hero much good long-term.” Marquand also seemed far from convinced about the Doncaster Classic. “The trouble is he was struggling on that ground and the likelihood of getting a fast-ground St Leger is slim enough,” he said. “If it were to happen, I would thoroughly be looking forward to riding him.” The third opinion on the Classic target sat with the renowned syndicate's kingpin Harry Herbert, who was in no doubt as to the level the winner is at. “He is very special. Dare I say it, but he is the best we have had since Harbinger,” he said. “The trainer is not that keen on the St Leger. We will see if he still runs at York, but the preferred plan would be to go to the Great Voltigeur Stakes. If he happened to win the Voltigeur, we might be dreaming of an Arc.” Pedigree Notes Merchant is the second foal out of the unraced Ceistiu (Vocalised), a full-sister to the G3 Killavullan Stakes and G3 Amethyst Stakes winner and G1 Prix Rothschild and G1 Prix Jean Romanet-placed Steip Amach and half to the GIII Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes winner Ceisteach (New Approach). The latter's full-sister Fidaaha is in turn the dam of three Group winners including Mehmas's G1 Vincent O'Brien National Stakes hero Scorthy Champ (Mehmas) and G2 Criterium de Maisons-Laffitte and G3 Prix Imprudence winner and GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and G1 Prix de la Foret-placed Malavath. From the Aga Khan Studs family of the G1 Prix de l'Opera heroine Shalanaya (Lomitas) and the G2 Prix Chaudenay winner Shankardeh (Azamour) and the great Shergar, Ceistiu also has the twice-placed two-year-old filly Slaney View (Mehmas) and a yearling colt by Dawn Approach. Thursday, Goodwood, Britain HKJC WORLD POOL GORDON STAKES-G3, £200,000, Goodwood, 7-31, 3yo, 11f 218yT, 2:37.88, hy. 1–MERCHANT (IRE), 129, c, 3, by Teofilo (Ire) 1st Dam: Ceistiu (Ire), by Vocalised 2nd Dam: Ceist Eile (Ire), by Noverre 3rd Dam: Sharafanya (Ire), by Zafonic 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GROUP WIN. (€135,000 Ylg '23 GOFOR). O-Highclere Thoroughbred Racing – Barn Owl; B-J S Bolger; T-William Haggas; J-Tom Marquand. £113,420. Lifetime Record: 7-4-1-1, $258,400. Werk Nick Rating: F. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree, or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Wimbledon Hawkeye (GB), 129, c, 3, Kameko–Eva Maria (GB), by Sea The Stars (Ire). O-The Gredley Family; B-Stetchworth & Middle Park Studs Ltd; T-James Owen. £43,000. 3–Windlord (GB), 129, c, 3, Dubawi (Ire)–Goldika (Ire), by Intello (Ger). O-Juddmonte; B-Juddmonte Farms Ltd; T-Andrew Balding. £21,520. Margins: NO, 7, 3/4. Odds: 1.20, 7.50, 7.50. Also Ran: Rahiebb (GB), Too Soon (GB), Sir Dinadan (Ire), Galveston (GB). The post Herbert Has Arc Dream For Merchant After Gordon Battle 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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Public confidence isn't lost in a day. It erodes when we're silent, scattered, or slow to respond. That stops now. At Light Up Racing, we believe the future of this sport depends not just on how we react in moments of crisis, but on how we prepare for them. The Thoroughbred industry has an opportunity and a responsibility to lead with foresight, speak with clarity, and act with purpose before public trust is tested again. That's why Light Up Racing is launching a national pilot to strengthen the industry's crisis communication preparedness. Designed for race track executives, comms teams, trainers, farm managers, and any individuals who might face tough questions under pressure, the toolkit includes: A timeline guide for public relations when racing incidents occur A library of scenario-specific key messages and response templates Media training guidance and bridging techniques Practical worksheets and downloadable packs for internal planning and quick reference guides This framework will soft launch on August 3, and we invite industry partners to help us test and refine it. Because when the next controversy comes, we should already know what to do, and how to say it. Find it here. This initiative is made possible through the early and generous support of four industry leaders: Breeders' Cup, Fasig-Tipton, Keeneland, and The Jockey Club. These organizations collectively committed $250,000 in 2025 to Light Up Racing's mission. “We are all stewards of this sport, and the Breeders' Cup is proud to support efforts that help unify and strengthen our industry's future,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Breeders' Cup Limited Drew Fleming. “Light Up Racing is creating the space for honest, necessary conversations–and we believe that work deserves to be championed.” Fasig-Tipton President & Chief Executive Officer Boyd Browning added: “Fasig-Tipton is committed to a forward-thinking, solutions-oriented approach to industry challenges. We have supported Light Up Racing since 2024 because they are helping turn words into action–and bringing people to the table who might not otherwise find common ground.” “Keeneland's mission has always been rooted in integrity, transparency and doing what is right for the horse,” said Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin. Our support of Light Up Racing reflects that commitment and our belief that lasting progress depends on meaningful collaboration across the industry.” “The Jockey Club believes that the long-term stewardship of the sport should be a shared responsibility, including confronting difficult situations head-on,” added Jockey Club President and COO Jim Gagliano. “We are proud to collaborate with others and to stand alongside Light Up Racing to effect positive change within the Thoroughbred industry.” Their support reflects a larger truth: our sport cannot thrive in silos. From owners and breeders to racetracks, aftercare partners, regulators, and sales companies; our individual actions matter, but our collective direction will determine what comes next. This is what we call A Rising Tide: a leadership narrative rooted in candor, coordination, and courage. Light Up Racing is proud to help shape this tide by convening conversations, developing communication tools, and mobilizing industry leaders to respond with integrity and lead with empathy. To those already linking arms with us: thank you. To those still finding your footing, we're ready to collaborate. There will be additional opportunities through the remainder of 2025 to engage in the Rising Tide movement. Sign up for updates here and be part of building the future this sport deserves. Sincerely, The Board of Directors (Price Bell, Jeff Berk, VMD, Christina Blacker and Roderick Wachman), Light Up Racing. The post Letter To The Editor: Before The Headlines, A Call For Proactive Leadership In Thoroughbred Racing 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
Mercante, scratched from the June 28 Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) at Churchill Downs after trainer Brian Knippenberg was dissatisfied with the gelding's preparation, returns Aug. 2 in the Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Millions Turf Mile at Ellis Park.View the full article -
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David Armstrong has opened up on how a run of rotten luck has made him appreciate Coppull's Group 2 Richmond Stakes success at Goodwood even more before explaining how two decades of pouring over pedigrees has been made worthwhile with the emergence of his latest sprinting star. Armstrong's distinctive red and white silks have been carried by modern day bullets like July Cup winner Mayson, Prix de l'Abbaye heroine Mabs Cross (Dutch Art) and the classy Garswood (Dutch Art) but the owner-breeder endured his share of misfortune in recent years when a number of his high-class runners had their careers cut short through injury. The Englishman sourced Coppull's granddam Ocean Boulevard (Danehill Dancer) for just 20,000gns at the Tattersalls July Sale 20 years ago. Springwood Drive is the result of Ocean Boulevard being mated with Armstrong's own Mayson and the significantly-named Coppull can now be counted as yet another high-class sprinter that the Lancashire-based farm has produced. “It's six years since Mabs Cross [was retired] and, within the space of a year in 2023, we lost four of our best horses – Ainsdale (Mayson), Blackrod (Mayson), Bickerstaffe (Mayson) and Sandbeck (Ardad),” Armstrong explained. “That completely devastated us at the time. But we're coming back to our own level and that all makes you appreciate days like today even more. When they put it on the telly, Coppull, out of Springwood Drive, by our own Mayson, that meant more than anything to us because we bred all of those horses. He's a proper horse with a bloody great temperament and it's three generations of breeding that has allowed us to get to this milestone so it's super. It really is extra special.” One could assume that Armstrong had been holding on to the name Coppull for a while give his Highfield Farm is based there. However, he revealed that the name for his latest Clive Cox-trained speedster was his daughter Sophie's idea. He said, “My daughter, Sophie, who runs the farm at home, put forward the name. I don't know why we had never thought of it before but fair play to her, she came up with the name. That's another bonus to the whole thing, the fact he has a name like that.” On future plans for Coppull, and his love affair for sprinting, Armstrong said, “As you know, Clive just goes about his business in a quiet and professional manner and I like to keep myself to myself as well. But, it's there for everybody to see how good this horse is. He had one ear pricked two furlongs out so we can only hope he will go and progress. There are no guarantees in life but he looks a very good horse. He holds an entry in the Gimcrack and maybe he could go to the Middle Park later in the year. We'll have a chat. “You know, it was 23 years ago when a friend of mine, who doesn't know the back end of a horse from the front but studies pedigrees like mad, said to me that there are three divisions in horse racing. He told me to forget jumpers, and to look towards the sprinters, milers or stayers and I chose the sprinters. Am I glad we chose sprinters. We love the speed. It's grand, it's bloody grand.” Thursday's Richmond Stakes began in sunshine and ended in a thunderstorm as torrential rain hit Goodwood. The opposite is true for Armstrong's endeavors as a breeder of late and he is keen to relish his moment in the sunshine. He concluded, “We only cover two thirds of the broodmare band at any given time but we have 16 or 18 mares on the farm. The thing about Mayson is that he won the July Cup by five lengths and never ever got the credit that he deserved. He's been a damn good sire and now he has these mares coming along. He's not got a lot of granddaughters but we've got three now and it's a great feeling when they come up with the goods like today. I love breeding, that's what it's all about for me.” The post Armstrong Happy To Put Rotten Luck Behind Him After Coppull’s Richmond Romp 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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