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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
The ITBA Next Generation has announced the introduction of the ITBA Next Generation Breeders' Grant, sponsored by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) and the Irish EBF. The grant will be awarded annually, and with immediate effect in 2026, to young breeders in recognition of the achievements of horses they have bred. In year one, it will be awarded to two young breeders – one in the Flat racing category and one in the National Hunt racing category. The inaugural recipients of the ITBA Next Generation Breeders' Grant are Joann Lyons and Jack Fogarty, with each receiving a €5,000 Irish EBF Stallion Farms Voucher, redeemable against the next covering of one of the recipient's mares. Lyons, who earlier this year also received the ITBA Next Generation Award at the Irish National Breeding and Racing Awards, bred last year's G2 Gimcrack Stakes winner Lifeplan (Kodi Bear). Fogarty, meanwhile, has bred a number of talented National Hunt performers, including Myretown (Dylan Thomas), winner of the 2025 Ultima Handicap Chase at the Cheltenham Festival, as well as Myretown's half-brother, Dalston Lad (Ocovango), who more recently captured the G2 Prestige Novices' Hurdle at Haydock Park. Ross O'Mahony, chairman of the ITBA Next Generation, said, “The ITBA Next Generation Breeders Grant is an exciting new initiative recognising and encouraging the success of young breeders in Ireland. The grant is yet another mechanism exclusive to ITBA Next Generation Members designed to support young breeders. “The Next Generation Committee congratulates inaugural recipients Joann and Jack and thanks the Irish EBF and Horse Racing Ireland for their support in making the initiative possible.” Irish EBF manager Nessa Joyce added, “The Irish EBF board is proud to collaborate with the ITBA Next Generation and Horse Racing Ireland on this fantastic initiative. By providing these €5,000 Irish EBF Stallion Farm Vouchers, we are offering tangible support to young breeders, like Joann and Jack, at a pivotal stage in their breeding careers, while launching a clear incentive for the next generation to strive towards. “We look forward to seeing the future stars the ITBA Next Generation breeders will produce with the support of this grant.” Eligibility Criteria To be considered for the ITBA Next Generation Breeders Grant, young breeders must meet the following conditions: The recipient must have been under 30 years of age at the time the mare was covered or purchased in foal. The recipient must be a fully paid member of ITBA or ITBA Next Generation. The post Lyons and Fogarty Named Inaugural Recipients of ITBA Next Generation Breeders’ Grant 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
CJ Legette, assistant trainer to Robert Falcone Jr., discusses the undefeated stakes-winning filly Gratefully at Santa Anita Park.View the full article -
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The G1 Prix Jacques le Marois winner Diego Velazquez has had his first mares scanned in foal, including Avolta (Mastercraftsman), a winning half-sister to the G2 Prix Dollar scorer Jayarebe (Zoffany). Another mare confirmed in foal to the son of Frankel is Mystical Air (Kingman), a half-sister to the G3 Zukunfts-Rennen winner Carolina Reaper (Too Darn Hot). “Diego Velazquez ticks all the boxes for breeders and that has been reflected in the support he has received,” said Anna Kerr, CEO of the National Stud. “His top-class first book features numerous stakes performers and producers, and we couldn't be happier with how this next chapter of his career has begun.” Diego Velazquez, who also won three times at Group 2 level in a career spanning 12 starts, stands for a fee of £17,500 at the National Stud in 2026. The post First Mares Confirmed In Foal to Group 1-Winning Miler Diego Velazquez 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
The Irish National Stud has reported interest among breeders in newbie stallion Arizona Blaze to be “very strong” and revealed that Amo Racing, whose colours the horse carried to Group 1 glory, will be sending up to 45 mares to the young stallion in his debut season. A tough and classy sprinter, Arizona Blaze landed the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh last season. That was the sixth win of his glittering career that saw him amass close to €1m in prize-money. All six of those wins were achieved over sprint distances. However, according to the Irish National Stud's director of bloodstock and sales, Gary Swift, the four-year-old is built like a miler and is a standout “macho” individual. Swift said, “He walks like a miler but has the speed so, from a breeders' point of view, people who are trying to breed a nice and athletic horse, I think he will hit that bracket perfectly. This horse has 17 runs under his belt – 15 wins and places – and I suppose that is a testimony to his durability, soundness in mind and body. He was a very impressive horse and his race record sets that out very clearly.” On his career highlight, Swift added, “The Flying Five is a big scalp for any horse to take. To do it at the Curragh and then retire to stud two or three miles down the road, he is a big addition. Good horses have done that [won the Flying Five] down through the years. Havana Grey did it. Dare I say it, but it is a stallion-making race. All the big European horses turn up for it and, the manner of his success, it speaks to the horse's durability and turn of foot. That blistering turn of foot to travel off a quick pace and find another gear or two, they don't all have that.” Arizona Blaze was trained by Adrian Murray. Along with that Group 1 triumph at the Curragh, he made a winning debut in the opening maiden of the year during his juvenile campaign at that track, highlighting his durability and soundness. All told, he won four times at the Curragh, including at Group 2 and Group 3 level. His fee has been set at €12,500 for 2026. Swift concluded, “There are 40 to 45 mares coming from Amo Racing and then we will add 15 of our own mares to that. So he is starting off with a great chance. It has been an amazing bounce for us to get Amo Racing on board and I think it will be a reciprocal relationship. We have a profile of doing things correctly so hopefully we're on a roll with them.” The post Irish National Stud Reports “Very Strong” Interest From Breeders In Arizona Blaze 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
Gulfstream Park and the Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (FHBPA) are currently developing a 2026 fall racing schedule designed to provide expanded opportunities for Florida-bred horses with fewer restrictions, 1/ST Racing said in a press release on Friday. As part of this effort, FHBPA President Tom Cannell expressed strong support for owners purchasing Florida-bred 2-year-olds at the upcoming Ocala Breeders' Sales (OBS). “We are committed to providing prospective owners of these 2-year-olds with a quality and worthwhile racing schedule,” Cannell said. “While the full schedule is still being finalized, it will include stakes races designed to reward Florida-bred horses across the board.” Gulfstream and the FHBPA recently reached a new racing agreement extending through 2028, reinforcing a shared commitment to maintaining a strong and competitive racing program in South Florida. Both organizations are actively working to retain and attract trainers and owners to make the destination their racing home. “Gulfstream Park remains a top-tier racetrack, and we will demonstrate our continued commitment to the owners, trainers, and horses that compete here,” Cannell added. “This initiative will help dispel the many rumors about our immediate racing future, and we look forward to putting our best foot forward.” Gulfstream Park Executive Vice President David Duggan echoed that commitment and emphasized the track's focus on strengthening the Florida-bred program. “We value the important role Florida-bred horses play in the success of Gulfstream Park and the broader Florida racing industry,” Duggan said. “Working together with the FHBPA, we are focused on creating a racing schedule that offers meaningful opportunities for owners, trainers and breeders while continuing to position Gulfstream Park as a premier racing destination.” The post Gulfstream, FHBPA Eye Opportunities For Florida-Breds During Fall Meet 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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