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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Forced to miss important fall fixtures in Ireland, France, England and America owing to a stress fracture in his femur discovered in late August, Ryan Moore made a winning return to the saddle at Lingfield Dec. 3 and on Wednesday evening, won two of the four legs–employing dramatically different tactics–to take out the Longines International Jockeys' Championship for a record-equaling third time at iconic Happy Valley Racecourse on Hong Kong Island. Other dual IJC winners include perennial leading Hong Kong rider Zac Purton, the legendary Douglas Whyte and Frankie Dettori. Finishing a joint-second on 12 points, each having ridden one winner, were England's William Buick and the now locally based Hugh Bowman. It was the Norwegian-born Buick who struck in the first leg contested over the 1000-metre minimum trip around the city circuit, as he settled $89 (79-10) chance Bunta Baby (Cable Bay), trained by Manfred Man, well back in the field of 12 behind a hot tempo, picked off runners one-by-one in the final furlong and a half and shoved his mount past Beauty Thunder (Night of Thunder, Purton) in the dying strides (video). “It's my first winner at Happy Valley, so I'm very happy to have achieved it,” Buick said. “He was coming off the back of a good run last time and was one of my better chances on the night so it's great to get it done.” Moore, who dead-heated for his first IJC in 2009 before successfully defending his title 12 months on, had the ride on the piping hot $18 (4-5) favourite Corleone (Dundeel), whose trainer Caspar Fownes had already registered a race-to-race double with the visiting Joao Moreira in the first two races on the program. The expected controlling speed from barrier two, Moore kicked the 5-year-old gelding straight into the lead and took his rivals along at a very comfortable pace through the middle stages of the 1650-metre contest. Carrying second top weight of 134 pounds, Moore nursed his mount along into the final stages and was there for the taking, but Corleone just held off Ace War (Phoenix of Spain) and Rachel King by a short head (video). Bowman is best known for his affiliation with the legendary Winx (Street Cry {Ire}) from his time in Australia, but has become a consistent fixture while permanently based in Hong Kong over the last three seasons. Himself a winner of the 2016 IJC, the 45-year-old was aboard the $39 (29-10) pick Silvery Breeze (Dundeel) for British ex-pat trainer David Eustace in the third leg of the series, also over the extended mile. Taken back to near the tail, Silvery Breeze was felt for 400 metres out, ran to daylight about five off the inside with time ticking away and surged past his chief market rival Flying Fortress (Shamexpress) and Purton in yet another desperate finish (video). With three different riders saluting in the first three legs and with the other pointsgetters lurking, the IJC was very much an unfinished story entering the final leg over the metric six furlongs, with Moore, Buick, Bowman and Purton all on 12 points. Allotted the appropriately named Triumphant More (Star Turn) for trainer Frankie Lor, Moore had no choice but to go back from gate 10 and save the Australian-bred galloper for a finish. Still with the bulk of the field to navigate turning into the straight, the veteran reinsman conjured up a flying finish out of $236 (22-1) roughie to lead on the post and secure the IJC. American Classic-winning jockey Umberto Rispoli, who spent nine seasons in Hong Kong and was making his IJC debut, settled for second aboard Tourbillon Golfer (Cosmic Force) for Ricky Yiu (video). Moore had been fighting the leg issue since around the time of the Irish Derby and went for a scan at the back end of August, which revealed the fracture. That ruled him out of meetings such as Irish Champions weekend, the Arc, British Champions Day and the Breeders' Cup, but he was back to his brilliant best beneath the Wednesday night lights at 'the Valley.' He took home a checque for HK$600,000 (£57,816) for his work. “I'm very fortunate to have been coming back here for so many years and it's a long time since I last won it,” said Moore. “It's fortunate I had two very good rides today and it worked out nicely for me. I'm just thankful to be coming back here and I had the luck tonight.” The post ‘More’ Moore In Longines International Jockeys’ Championship 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
Reigning Eclipse Award-winning jockey Flavien Prat notched three graded stakes wins over the weekend at Aqueduct Racetrack, including the Remsen Stakes (G2), the Cigar Mile (G2), and Comely (G3) Stakes. He was voted Jockey of the Week Dec. 1-7. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Caspar Fownes has made a renewed push for Joao Moreira to be brought back to Hong Kong after the pair combined for a running double to open Wednesday night’s card at Happy Valley. Fownes, who finished the night with a treble, had hoped to bring Moreira back as his stable jockey in October, but the Jockey Club knocked back the Brazilian, declaring the roster was full. “It’s up to the club and they’ll now have to answer the question [as to why Moreira was knocked back],” said Fownes after watching...View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)'s launch of the HISA Equine Recovery Foundation (HERF), an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing critical assistance for Thoroughbred racehorses sustaining a career-ending injury during racing, is set to begin operations in early 2026, according to an organization release on Wednesday. HERF's mission: Support racehorses—with injuries sustained during races that historically have a positive prognosis for recovery—by ensuring immediate access to quality veterinary treatment and rehabilitation in order to facilitate a successful aftercare placement. Enhance access to diagnostic imaging services and tools by expanding racetrack resources to prevent injuries. Timely intervention can save lives and improve outcomes for injured horses, so HERF is designed to fill a specific gap by funding veterinary care—including surgeries with historically high success rates—and comprehensive rehabilitation for qualifying horses, with each case accompanied by a long-term care plan to ensure ongoing well-being. The voluntary program, entered into at the sole discretion of the owner, will play a vital role in expanding knowledge around injury prevention to further protect the welfare of racehorses. HERF is also designed to remove some burden from the aftercare system by rehabilitating the horse and ensuring it is recovered before it enters aftercare. “We are thrilled that this foundation has been formed to provide horses with the chance to recover from career-ending injuries. There are situations where costs and other considerations make it difficult for owners to pursue surgical interventions that can prevent unnecessary euthanasia,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “HERF will help fill that gap and will explore diagnostic tools and advanced testing to help horsemen identify at-risk horses sooner.” A critical part of HERF's mission will be to fund the retirement of horses whose lives are saved through medical intervention provided by HERF. HERF will work closely with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA). “HERF's primary objectives are logical extensions of HISA's core mission to improve and enhance equine health, safety and welfare,” said HISA Board member and HERF Chair Joe De Francis. “In order to maintain its social contract and continue business operations, the racing industry must take all reasonable steps to minimize racing-related equine fatalities, and the creation of HERF is a positive step towards that objective.” A pilot program will launch in early 2026 in the Mid-Atlantic, supported by an initial donation of $100,000 by Joe De Francis and Katherine Wilkins De Francis. Additional funds will be raised by HERF's independent Board of Directors and distributed on a defined, case-by-case basis. All funds allocated to HERF will be raised exclusively from sources external to HISA and will be entirely separate from HISA's operating budget. Additional racetracks will be onboarded in the second quarter of 2026. HERF's Board of Directors will consist of: Joe De Francis (HISA Board member and HERF Chair) Craig Bandoroff (owner of Denali Stud) Andrew Beyer (Founder, Beyer Speed Figures) Katherine Wilkins De Francis (Animal welfare activist and former racing executive) Terry Finley (Founder, West Point Thoroughbreds) David Ingordo (Bloodstock agent and manager Belladonna Racing) Griffin Johnson (Influencer and racehorse owner) Ron Moquett (Thoroughbred trainer) David O'Rourke (CEO, New York Racing Association) Dr. Sue Stover (Veterinarian, University of California, Davis; Chair of HISA's Racetrack Safety Committee) In addition to the Board of Directors, HERF will have an Advisory Council that will advise HERF on its protocols. The Advisory Council will consist of individuals with specific expertise in veterinary medicine and aftercare. Dr. Dionne Benson, Chief Medical Officer of 1/ST Racing, will serve as Chair and Mike Rogers, Executive Vice President of 1/ST Racing, will serve as Vice Chair–bringing expertise from the programs established by 1/ST Racing in California, Florida and Maryland. HISA Communications Director Mandy Minger has been named Executive Director of HERF. For more information about HERF, please contact mandy.minger@hisaus.org. The post HISA Equine Recovery Foundation to Launch in 2026 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
Ryan Moore joined a trio of champion jockeys with a record-equalling third Longines International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) victory courtesy of a brilliant double at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Only a week after making his return from a fractured femur, the British superstar bagged his first IJC in 15 years after lifting Corleone and Triumphant More to exciting triumphs. Moore, who won the prestigious contest in 2009 and 2010, now shares the IJC record with Zac Purton, Douglas Whyte and...View the full article
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