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In this continuing series, we take a look ahead at US-bred and/or conceived runners entered for the upcoming weekend at the tracks on the Japan Racing Association circuit, with a focus on pedigree and/or performance in the sales ring. Here are the horses of interest for this weekend running at Tokyo Racecourse: Saturday, November 1, 2025 1st-TOK, ¥10,600,000 ($69k), Maiden, 2yo, 1600m ARCADIA CAFE (c, 2, Into Mischief–Mary's Follies, by More Than Ready) was bet into 9-10 favoritism for his 1400-meter debut at this oval back on June 21 and fought to the wire, dropping a neck decision to a next-out allowance winner. The $550,000 Keeneland September purchase stretches out to the one-turn mile, a trip over which his relatives have performed with considerable success. The Apr. 21 foal is the third of Mary's Follies's progeny to carry the colors of owner Koichi Nishikawa and is a half-brother to champion Cafe Pharoah (American Pharoah), two-time winner of the G1 February Stakes at Japanese racing headquarters and to Luxor Cafe (American Pharoah), whose black-type success came in the Listed Hyacinth Stakes going this very course and distance in February. Damian Lane, who is in town to partner with Tastiera (Jpn) (Satono Crown {Jpn}) in Sunday's G1 Tenno Sho (Autumn), rode Arcadia Cafe on his first start and is back in the saddle on Saturday. O-Koichi Nishikawa; B-Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt/Westerberg Ireland ULC (KY); T-Noriyuki Hori 11th-TOK, ¥41,800,000 ($271k), Handicap, 3yo/up, 1600m ASSURBANIPAL (c, 4, Arrogate–Georgie's Angel, by Bellamy Road), the full-brother to MGISW and 2022 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile runner-up Cave Rock, topped the 2022 Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale on a bid of $700,000 and was hammered down to Katsumi Yoshida for $1.05 million at OBS March a little more than six months later. The dark bay made an immediate impact, winning four of his first five starts–all at this track and distance–but was unplaced in three subsequent tries over further and turns back to his winning distance for the first time in 13 months here. The visiting Alexis Pouchin has the riding assignment. O-Kazumi Yoshida; B-Kathleen Schweizer (NY); T-Hiroyasu Tanaka Sunday, November 2, 2025 12th-TOK, ¥29,450,000 ($191k), Allowance, 3yo/up, 1600m ROSSINIANA (c, 3, Not This Time–Dos Vinos, by Twirling Candy) also races in the yellow-and-red colors of Kazumi Yoshida and has finished first or second in four of his five career appearances, including a smooth success over this course and distance June 7 and a latest runner-up effort–albeit a distant one–to the very promising Realize Camion (Jpn) (American Pharoah) in an 1800-meter allowance at Nakayama on Sept. 15. An $850,000 graduate of last year's OBS March Sale, Rossiniana is kin to the 2-year-old colt D'code (Speightstown), who made $775,000 at this year's Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale. Leading rider Christophe Lemaire sees fit to take the call. O-Kazumi Yoshida; B-Tom Durant (KY); T-Tetsuya Kimura The post Well-Related Into Mischief Colt Back To Work at Tokyo appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A total of 33 UK and Irish raiders–including 2024 G1 Hong Kong Vase hero Giavellotto (Mastercraftsman), and G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe second Minnie Hauk (Frankel)–are among the entries for the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 14. Offering record prize-money of HK130 million (£12.7 million), the race day has drawn 185 horses–70 of them top-level winners for the four Group 1 races. Can Europe Secure The Cup? In the HK$40-million (£3.9 million) Longines Hong Kong Cup over 2000 meters, Aidan O'Brien has Minnie Hauk, The Lion In Winter (Sea The Stars) and Los Angeles (Camelot) among others versus former Hong Kong Horse of the Year and three-time Cup winner Romantic Warrior (Acclamation) and Hong Kong Triple Crown hero Voyage Bubble (Deep Field) for the home defense. Andrew Balding saddles See The Fire (Sea The Stars), who will remain in training next year. From France, the stalwarts Calandagan (Gleneagles), a winner of the G1 Champion Stakes last out, and Goliath (Adlerflug) have signed on, as well as Quisisana (Le Havre) and Facteur Cheval (Ribchester). Francis-Henri Graffard has the first three, with Jerome Reynier the trainer of Facteur Cheval. Australian's golden girl Via Sistina is one of two top-flight winners entered for Fastnet Rock alongside Buckaroo, who are both trained by Chris Waller. Japan's staggering 29 Cup entries include Croix Du Nord (Kitasan Black), Durezza (Duramente), Tastiera (Satono Crown) and the recent G1 Shuka Sho heroine Embroidery (Admire Mars). Both Gold Phoenix (Belardo) and She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) represent the U.S. for Phil D'Amato and Cherie DeVaux, respectively. Ka Ying Still On The Rise? Reigning Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) is coming into the HK$28-million (£2.7 million) Longines Hong Kong Sprint in ferocious form after taking Australia's G1 The Everest on the road earlier this month. Rated top of the world among sprinters, the gelding is trained by David Hayes and won this event in 2024. He will face no less than 12 top-flight winners, with Adrian Murray sending the Amo Racing duo of Arizona Blaze (Ten Sovereigns) and Bucanero Fuerte (Wootton Bassett). Mick Appleby's Big Mojo (Mohaather), Charlie Hills's Khaadem (Dark Angel)–currently competing in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint this weekend–and James Fanshawe's Kind Of Blue (Blue Point). G1 Prix de l'Abbaye third She's Quality (Acclamation) is also entered for Jack Davison. Giavellotto Aims For Second Vase Giavellotto is gunning for his second consecutive HK$26-million (£2.5 million) Longines Hong Kong Vase (2400m) for trainer Marco Botti. He faces the 2023 winner Junko (Intello) for Andre Fabre and Charlie Appleby's two-time GI Breeders' Cup Turf winner Rebel's Romance (Dubawi). Arc third Sosie (Sea The Stars) has been entered by Fabre, as well. Graffard has Calandagan, Goliath and Quisisana cross-entered here, and it is the same story for Croix Du Nord and Durezza, among others. Besides Los Angeles and Minnie Hauk for Ireland, Joseph O'Brien fields Al Riffa (Wootton Bassett), who is pleasing his connections ahead of a G1 Melbourne Cup bid next Tuesday. William Haggas has the multiple Group 1 winner Dubai Honour (Pride Of Dubai) in the line up. Via Sistina is one of 13 entered for Australia in the Vase. Mile Treasure's For The Taking? Although she holds an entry in the Cup, four-time Group 1 winner Treasurethe Moment (Alabama Express) holds first preference in the HK$36-million (£3.5 million) Longines Hong Kong Mile for Matt Laurie. Voyage Bubble, as well as G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes longshot winner Cicero's Gift (Muhaarar), and Royal Ascot G1 winner Docklands (Massaat) are also lined up.  Voyage Bubble has been cross-entered here, as well. G1 Prix du Moulin hero Sahlan (Wootton Bassett), who has an entry in Saturday's GI Breeders' Cup Mile is also engaged here for Graffard. If he wins, he would be the first French winner since Jim And Tonic (Double Bed) in 1998. For the complete Longines HKIR entries, please click here. Andrew Harding, executive director, racing, HKJC, said, “We are delighted with the entries and support from our international friends for the 2025 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. Hong Kong's very best horses will once again face off with world racing's elite, setting the scene for another incredible day of sporting action at Sha Tin on 14 December. “Our global champions Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising will both aim to enhance their standing among the very best of world racing, while rising star My Wish continues to impress on his mission towards the Longines Hong Kong International Races with Group 2 and Group 3 wins. We are confident that this year's entry will deliver yet another memorable Longines Hong Kong International Races – which sees a record purse of HK$130 million up for grabs across the four Group 1 contests.” The post Minnie Hauk And Giavellotto Take On The World’s Best, As Longines HKIR Entries Released appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a statement issued Thursday, The Stronach Group owned Elite Turf Club, LLC, and AmTote International, Inc., have responded to a class action lawsuit filed last week against several Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW) related wagering entities under the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”) and under state law, alleging they have “organized and participated in the corruption of the betting system to the detriment of the class.” The debate around CAW players typically surrounds the edge they wield over regular gamblers thanks to their use of sophisticated technologies that allow them to precisely read the markets and place massive wagers across many pools in the final seconds of betting–which can lead to massive odds drops–as well as the attractive rates and rebates offered to them which are unavailable to the average punter. Among its various arguments, Thursday's statement claims the benefits available to CAW players are similar to airline miles or credit card rebate programs, and that the lawsuit “has the potential to devastate an entire industry.” Elite Turf Club is a CAW wagering platform 80% owned by Stronach Group and 20% owned by the New York Racing Association (NYRA). AmTote International is the dominant totalizator service provider for North American racetracks, described in the lawsuit as the “clearing house of U.S. pari-mutuel wagering.” The other defendants in the class action lawsuit, brought by former horse racing gambler Ryan Dickey, comprise Churchill Downs Inc (which owns CAW wagering platform Velocity), NYRA, United Tote Company and Racing & Gaming Services, another CAW wagering platform. The full statement can be read here: Elite Turf Club, LLC, and AmTote International, Inc., are among several horse racing industry organizations that have been named in a class action lawsuit filed recently in the state of New York by a single bettor from Colorado. These claims are meritless, and the company will vigorously defend itself. The lawsuit fundamentally misrepresents the nature of computer-assisted wagering (CAW) and the role Elite Turf Club and AmTote International have in operating, managing and regulating wagering activity. CAW is a long-standing industry, federal and state regulated component of the North American and global pari-mutuel wagering system. All participation in CAW is subject to the same pool rules, tote system audits and state regulatory approvals that govern all other forms of wagering. Claims that CAWs receive an unfair advantage are unfounded and ignore the safeguards built into the regulatory and technological framework of racing. Like many businesses, high volume customers, including CAW players, may receive benefits such as rebates based on the volume of play; this is no different than and can be likened to airline miles or credit card rebate programs. These benefits do not offer any advantage in wagering outcomes – it is a customer incentive program that is important to not only our business but the industry. The horse racing ecosystem is made of many stakeholders – horses, jockeys, backstretch employees, trainers, breeders, and all types of bettors including retail customers, advanced deposit wagering accountholders and CAW players. Each of these stakeholders play a critical role in the viability and sustainability of this sport. Make no mistake – this lawsuit is an attack on the entire industry and puts at risk the tens of thousands of working families and the communities that rely on it. This baseless lawsuit has the potential to devastate an entire industry. The company will unequivocally defend the integrity of our business operations while continuing to lead innovation in this sport. We are confident in the integrity of our systems, the strength of our oversight, and the safeguards in place designed to prevent unfair play. We will continue to work closely with our industry partners and regulators to ensure a level field for all participants to deliver a world-class racing product to our fans, horsemen and women, and bettors. We will address these unfounded and outrageous claims through the appropriate legal channels. The post Stronach-Owned Entities Respond To Class Action CAW Lawsuit appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

America's Best Racing's Bob Ehalt gives his "At a Glance" analysis of the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1T). View the full article

Godolphin's Rebel's Romance, based in England, but a true globe-trotting athlete, can join Goldikova and Beholder as the only three-time Breeders' Cup winners as he tries for a third Turf after winning in 2022 and again last year.View the full article