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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Arthur's Ride was a once-in-a-lifetime horse for Cathi and Karl Glassman. The couple bought their first racehorse in 2015 and nine years later, scored their first Grade I when Arthur's Ride, who was named after Karl's late father, claimed the 2024 Whitney Stakes. The team at Taylor Made farm is now hoping that Arthur's Ride's storytale career continues. The son of Tapit is set to begin his stud career at Taylor Made in 2026. Travis White, who was just named President of Taylor Made Stallions last week, said the new addition has seen plenty of visitors since arriving at the farm last month. “We've had a ton of breeders out here and the response has been overwhelming so far,” said White. “He's let down really nice, filled out and put on good weight. He's a beautiful horse and is also just a very classy horse. Bill Mott spoke very highly of his mind and his quality.” Arthur's Ride was always a standout on the racetrack with a striking grey coat reminiscent of his sire's. White said that the new recruit's physical stands out among the sons of Tapit at stud. “He looks a lot like Tapit, but I think there's a lot more of him,” he explained. “He's a bigger version of Tapit and I think that should help when you're trying to figure out what kind of mare to breed to him. I think he should allow breeders more opportunities to match up with him physically.” Bred in Florida by Helen and Joseph Barbazon and the Tapit Syndicate, Arthur's Ride was picked out by Donato Lanni at the 2021 Keeneland September Sale and purchased for $250,000. “Donato is obviously one of the best judges in the game, so that speaks volumes for the horse,” said White. “Also in his pedigree, he's out of a champion mare and he's a half brother to a champion 2-year-old filly.” Arthur's Ride's dam Points of Grace (Point Given) was a champion turf mare in Canada and is also the dam of 2016 GI Natalma Stakes winner Victory to Victory (Exchange Rate). As a 2-year-old, Arthur's Ride put in two runner-up performances in Saratoga behind future GSWs Disarm (Gun Runner) and Instant Coffee (Bolt d'Oro). The Bill Mott trainee broke his maiden in February of his sophomore year in a front-running 1 ½-length win going a mile at Gulfstream Park. Arthur's Ride brings home the GI Whitney Stakes | Sarah Andrew “Bill Mott is not one that always has his 2-year-olds geared up early, but this horse obviously showed signs of a lot of ability and precociousness from the get-go,” said White. While Arthur's Ride was sidelined before he could make a run at the Kentucky Derby trail, he returned the next year and collected two wins in his three starts prior to his Whitney score. “In the race before the Whitney, he won by 12 ½ lengths and ran a 111 Beyer Speed Figure,” said White. “He came back right after that and had an amazing performance in the Whitney, running a 110 Beyer and beating some really nice horses. It takes a very good horse to run back-to-back races with those kinds of speed figures.” White noted that the ability Arthur's Ride showed in both those gate-to-wire efforts marked a combination of talents that the Taylor Made team believes will appeal to commercial breeders. The newcomer will stand for $12,500 in 2026. “People want fast and precocious,” said White. “But with him, not only did he have great speed, but he could carry it a distance.” The post Arthur’s Ride: Whitney Winner By Tapit New at Taylor Made 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
by Richard G. Hogan It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to my best friend, Mike Doyle. I first met Mike when I came to Canada in 1983, and we became instant friends. Over the 40-plus years that followed, there were very few days we didn't speak. Mike brought so much laughter into my life, often leaving me in tears from his stories and quick wit. When I was dealing with my cancer diagnosis, he called me every day. I always felt better after hanging up the phone with him—that was the kind of friend he was – kind, steady and always there. We shared countless memories together, especially on our many trips to horse sales. Whenever I said I had no business going to a sale, Mike would remind me, “If you don't go, you definitely won't get anything done.” He was usually right—I'd come home with a horse or two bought, or a new client met. Whenever I had a bit of luck, he was always the first to call, genuinely happy for me. He was like a big brother. He was a truly gifted horseman with an exceptional eye, who bought and trained many outstanding horses. Mike helped so many people in the industry over the years including me. Mike and I shared not only a lifelong friendship but a life long partnership in the business with many horses bought and sold. Also, Josie Carroll spent her early years as an assistant to Mike before going on to a very successful career. Brent Harris, Mike's longtime assistant has been an integral part of Mike's operation and they shared a wonderful working relationship together. When I first went to Florida in the early '80s, I galloped for Mike at Payson Park. He introduced me to Shug McGaughey, Rusty Arnold, and many others. We had so much fun—trips to Gulfstream, dinners at Manero's, or evenings out in New Orleans with Mark Frostad, Andrew McKeever, David Greathouse, and anyone else from the track who Mike invited along often starting at the Kerry Pub ending up at Mr. B's in the French Quarter for dinner. I would be remiss if I did not mention Mike's very close friend trainers Brian Lynch and life long friend Roger Attfield. Other really close friends, John Whitson, Bill Duffy, Ciaran Dunne and Jack O'Connell and the late Bill Graham. Mike was also very proud of his family in Ireland. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Peter and Ann Doyle, his nephew Ross, and his niece Tamso and her husband David Cox. I would like to share one final thought, I can hear Mike now, he would say to me, “lets go to Waxys in Fort Lauderdale for a pint, we will just go for one”……that never happened! My deepest condolences go to his wonderful family: his wife Deirdre; his daughter Melissa and her husband Darren; his son Marshall; and his beloved grandchildren Declan and Harlan. I will never have another friend like you Mike Doyle. Rest in peace, Mike, until we meet again. With sympathy, Richard G. Hogan The post A Tribute To Mike Doyle By A Dear Friend 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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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Mark Newnham tuned up for the Longines Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) when Notthesillyone continued his fine form on the dirt in the Class Four Austin Handicap (1,200m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. It was Newnham’s fifth win on the surface this season and his backers never had a moment's worry, with Luke Ferraris controlling things from pillar to post on the Super One galloper. Pinging out of gate 10, Notthesillyone was always travelling well on the front end and showed a good burst of...View the full article -
Not sure I fully agree with that. Of the younger people I was around on Saturday, more were watching and betting on the cricket than the racing. That's a 5 day game. Also one of younger people's complaints that I've heard is that racing is boring because it only lasts a few minutes then you have to wait half an hour for the next one. I heard another similar complaint from a group of corporate professionals that had their Xmas function at the races on Friday, even though they were well entertained with food and drink in between races.
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