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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility in Georgetown, Ky., is saddened to report that 1997 Belmont Stakes (G1) winner, Touch Gold, has been euthanized at the age of 31 due to the infirmities of old age. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Sam Agars SPARKLING FELLOW - R4 (12) Did everything but win first up and looks suited here Jay Rooney BEAUTY BOLT - R10 (5) Big run last start and looks the one to beat from a far better draw today Owen Goulding HARRY'S HERO - R2 (14) Desperately unlucky when blocked late last time out and can make amends Phillip Woo SPARKLING FELLOW - R4 (12) Is ready to break through after a solid second fresh Shannon (Vincent Wong) SPARKLING FELLOW - R4 (12) Looks a good chance after catching the eye...View the full article -
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Ed Harper has admitted to wrestling with the decision to part with Whitsbury Manor Stud's outstanding producer Suelita (Dutch Art) at the forthcoming December Mares Sale at Tattersalls. The dam of the 2,000 Guineas winning-sire Chaldean, among others, Suelita will go under the hammer as lot 1726 during the second of the two Sceptre Sessions on Tuesday, December 2. Harper stressed that the team at Whitsbury Manor will forever be indebted to the now-16-year-old, whilst acknowledging that, if she was ever going to be sold, now was the time. “It was a really difficult decision,” Harper said of the thinking behind Suelita's impending appearance at Park Paddocks, 12 years after she was acquired at the same sale for 21,500gns. “To be honest, it was one we only made right up until the last day of entries. We were going back and forth over it. “Thinking about our young stallions – Dragon Symbol, Elite Status and Sergei [Prokofiev] – we're probably better off investing the money she can realise into young mares that can go to those stallions. She's far too special to go to unproven stallions. She needs to be going to the cream of the cop every time.” He continued, “The truth of it is that she's probably outgrown us. The thing that really keeps Whitsbury growing is our reputation for building stallion careers and supporting our own stallions. She's done a great job with that. We bred [G2 Mill Reef Stakes winner] Alkumait and [Listed Cecil Frail Stakes winner and G1 Flying Five Stakes runner-up] Get Ahead by Showcasing and we've got a lovely colt foal by Havana Grey. “But the truth of it is that she's probably been to a Whitsbury stallion for the last time. She's in foal to Frankel now, it's the perfect match, and now is the time [to sell her].” In addition to Chaldean, who also counted the G1 Dewhurst Stakes among his five career wins, Suelita's other offspring by Frankel include last year's filly who, at 2,500,000gns, equalled the long-held record-high price at the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. “She's been an integral part of the building of Whitsbury over the last few years,” Harper said of the development facilitated by windfalls such as that one. “She was the last mare Dad bought and her legacy will live on in the stock and the infrastructure that having her has been able to build us. “This isn't the last chapter of Suelita at Whitsbury – we still have the colt foal by Havana Grey. I think, selling her at this point, to likely an end user, is the right time for her and we'll enjoy watching what she does beyond this. We'll wish them all the best of luck and hope they breed another Classic winner.” Certainly, Harper is confident that any prospective buyers should have no fears with regards Suelita's longevity, hailing a brilliant mind which has stood her so well in her broodmare career up to this point. “She's so mentally tough and she's always the boss of the paddock,” Harper explained. “She produces a lovely-looking type, but I think it's probably the mentality she passes on which is most special.” He added, “It's fantastic to have a superstar mare that we can genuinely recommend to our best clients and say, 'Look, there are no holes in this mare.' You only need to look at her breeding record to see how easy she is to get in foal. Again, she got in foal to Frankel first time this year and she looks magnificent. Hopefully, people will be able to see that and we'll be able to give everyone the assurances that there's likely to be plenty of foals left in her. “She's meant a huge amount to my family and all of the team here. It's been an absolute privilege to own her and, hopefully, there's lots more of the story to come.” The post ‘Now Is The Time’ – Whitsbury Manor Blue Hen Suelita Prepares for Sceptre Sessions Date 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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Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) has received approval from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, to proceed with the development of a second all-weather track in Ireland at Tipperary Racecourse. The approval of the final business case is the last permission required under the Government's Infrastructure Guidelines. It will allow HRI to complete the procurement process with a main contractor and the specialist sub-contractors providing the lighting and surface for the new track. It is expected that contracts will be signed in early-December, at which point further details will be announced. It is anticipated that work will commence on the new all-weather track in Q1 2026 and is to be completed by the end of Q3 2027, with a view to staging a full winter race programme in 2027/28. Minister Heydon said, “I am delighted to announce that my Department has approved the development of a new all-weather track at Tipperary Racecourse. The project, which forms a central initiative within Horse Racing Ireland's current strategic plan, will support the future growth and continued success of the horse racing industry in Ireland. “The approval of this project demonstrates my continued commitment to supporting a sector that plays such an important role in the rural economy and in the social and cultural fabric of Ireland. This support has helped maintain Ireland's world-class reputation for excellence in horse racing. This project will further enhance this incredible reputation.” Suzanne Eade, CEO of HRI, added, “Today represents a very significant and welcome milestone in bringing to fruition the development of a second Irish all-weather track at Tipperary Racecourse. This vital project will create a huge economic stimulus for Tipperary, both town and county, creating jobs, supporting local businesses and driving tourism. “It will also provide a major boost to racing throughout the south of the country, providing accessible racing and training facilities, with 60% of trainers based within a 90-minute journey of the track. Tipperary as a county is at the very heart of Irish racing and the all-weather development at Tipperary Racecourse will further cement this position, delivering long-term benefits for our key, global-leading rural industry.” Tipperary Racecourse will close for racing during construction and HRI will shortly announce alternative temporary venues for its fixtures in 2026. Racecourse manager Andrew Hogan said, “This is very positive news for Tipperary Racecourse, the county and the wider region. This couldn't have happened without the unwavering support of the local community and wider industry. “An independent Deloitte report in 2023 demonstrated the significant contribution of horse racing to County Tipperary, where the industry generates €329 million in expenditure. We expect this figure to grow significantly in the future with the all-weather track development at Tipperary Racecourse. “As well as being able to stage regular Flat racing throughout the winter months, we will retain the existing turf jumping fixtures to provide year-round opportunities under both codes. We will also facilitate training on the main track and a new deep sand gallop throughout the year, providing a tremendous boost for trainers in the south.” The post All-Weather Track at Tipperary Receives Government Go-Ahead 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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Already a two-time Group 1 winner Regaleira (Suave Richard) is aiming for her third crown in Sunday's G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Kyoto. The Sunday Racing colourbearer will face 15 rivals and carries the mantle of market favouritism in advance of the big day. Leaving from post seven under Keta Tosaki, the four-year-old filly has a Hopeful Stakes score versus males in her win column at two, and defeated them again in last December's Arima Kinen over 2500 metres. She warmed up for this contest with a victory going this trip at Nakayama in the G2 Sankei Sho All Comers Stakes in September. Said assistant trainer Yu Ota, “She looks well in her coat, and her preparation has gone well. Her reactions have improved as the race gets closer, and she's done some good work in training, so she should be just right for the race itself.” Second choice in the wagering is the G3 Fairy Stakes heroine Erika Express (Epiphaneia). Slotted in stall six next to the favourite, Masahiro Miki's three-year-old is coming off a career high performance when she ran second at this venue in the 2000-metre G1 Shuka Sho on October 19. Yutaka Take has ridden four QEII Cup heroines from 2001-2004 in To The Victory, Fine Motion, and dual winner Admire Groove. “When I rode her in training before, she was quite straightforward, and she moves well,” said legendary rider Take. “This time in work, she moved quicker than I thought. She was quite tense before her last race, however. The rhythm she finds in the race this time will be important, particularly with the extra furlong.” Also coming back from the Shuka Sho is the third-place finisher Paradis Reine (Kizuna). Racing for Makio Okada, the G3 Flower Cup runner-up was also fourth in the G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) in May. Mirai Iwata will be at the controls, and they will break from the inside gate. Trainer Teruhiko Chida said, “She was a bit tired after her last race, where she really showed a lot of power, so she's had a couple of easy weeks at the stable to recover from that run and get over her tiredness. Regarding the race this time, it's on the outer course, which I feel makes it easier, but we'll have to see how she handles the race overall.” The intriguing Lynx Tip is third choice in the advance markets and has been handed the widest draw of all. The daughter of Kitasan Black also bears the Sunday Racing Silks, and she was third in the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) this spring. Although she has yet to win from four starts this season, she would be her sire's fourth top-level winner. His Ravel was runner-up in this race last year. Assistant trainer Kazuki Nitta said, “She's developing nicely, and is in good shape with the work we've given her. We're very pleased with the way she's moving and the times she's posted. The outer course at Kyoto is good for her, and with her flexibility, there's no problem getting into the flow of a race.” Part of the older brigade is 2024 Oka Sho heroine Stellenbosch (Epiphaneia). Although at one time Katsumi Yoshida's runner filled the frame in five consecutive appearances at the top level, she has yet to finish better than eighth in three starts this year. However, she does have the services of Christophe Lemaire and the duo will break from post two. The post Regaleira Aiming For Group 1 Hat Trick In Japan 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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