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It's that time of year and Chief Stipe has had his annual Christmas party . A good time was had by All. Chief even decided to have some fun with the trotting Lads and put up $10,000 stake for a fun contest for the trotting Lads , saying they just had to hitch up a horse , race over the hill and come back with 100 of one type of Fruit. The four competitive trotting Lads Immeadiately explode into action. The Galah , Ranga and Gamma have harnessed up some quick ones and are over the hill in record time. The Brodster is a bit slower away but Chief helps him get the bridle on and off Brodie goes too, up and over the hill and in search of some fruit.  Less than half hour and the boys have thundered back over the hill driving hard, and Gamma is back with 100 apples, The Galah zoomed in with 100 Grapefruit and Ranga is back with 100 juicy peaches. Chief then decides he'll sort this lot out by introducing his late 'Self Amusement Clause' of , "I forgot to mention , you had to EAT all the fruit in an hour to be the Winner"  . oh dear , that's a bit of a tough one for the lads. but The Galah , Ranga and Gamma start munching away as fast as possible . Chief chuckles mercilessly and enjoys watching the struggle ,. Chief ducks off to get another beer , and when he returns Galah  Gamma and Ranga are laughing joyfully , and have poured a beer for themselves,  and have given up the EATing challenge after only getting through about half the fruit. Chief says "WTF, don't you want to win the 10 Grand ?"  "Nah Chief "is the reply . "We've just seen the Brodster, and we want to see how he gets on. He's just coming down the hill now with a trailer on with 100 Watermelons "  🤣

Florida Derby (G1) winner Tappan Street scores a workmanlike comeback victory in a second-level allowance optional claiming race Dec. 19 at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

Seeing as it is a racing chat forum Here's a pretty tame topic for some of the many watchers to maybe have a post. Only rule, no sniping at other's selections Titicaca 13/3.90  Good value, made up a huge amount of ground in the Metropolitan (2600m), then failed in the NZ Cup, I presume due to the heavy track. Surprising as he is by Tarzino Adrian Bull is a renowned trainer of stayers and Kelly Myers gets the ride. Nereus and Ghazzah to also run well  

Reading HRNZ site 28 Southland horses in Ashburton tomorrow, tell me it had no effect on yesterday cup day and I won't believe ya.

California racing just got dealt another brutal blow. In a year when this sport should be doing everything possible to stabilize a fragile circuit, the loss of Grade I status for the Frank E. Kilroe Mile and multiple downgrades at Santa Anita and Del Mar is very concerning. When you strip premier events in the middle of a wagering and field-size crisis, you're not “protecting the integrity of the pattern,” you're accelerating the decline of one of the game's few remaining flagship jurisdictions. This outcome might look neat on a spreadsheet, but on the ground in California it means fewer top-class opportunities, weaker cards, and less incentive for owners to keep investing in this circuit. Hard to talk about “national balance” when Kentucky adds a Grade I turf sprint and fresh upgrades at Churchill and Kentucky Downs, while California absorbs a net loss in graded quality. At a time when the industry says it wants West Coast stability, this grading slate feels like the exact opposite of leadership. The post Letter to the Editor: Tom Ryan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Goodman Family has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Thoroughbred Charities of America's upcoming 36th Annual Stallion Season Auction, to be held Wednesday, Jan. 7–Sunday, Jan. 11. The Goodman Family owns the historic Mt. Brilliant Farm in Lexington, Ky. “We are deeply appreciative of the Goodman Family's support,” said Erin Halliwell, executive director of TCA. “The Stallion Season Auction plays a critical role in our ability to provide grants to deserving organizations nationwide. The Goodman Family's continued involvement reflects their meaningful dedication to our mission of supporting Thoroughbreds and the people who care for them.” The TCA Stallion Season Auction is the organization's largest annual fundraiser and opens with an online auction beginning at 9 a.m. on Jan. 7 and continues through 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 9. The online auction will offer over 200 seasons to stallions standing in 10 states and Canada. The majority of the seasons will sell during the online auction, however select seasons including Constitution, Patch Adams, Locked, and Liam's Map will be sold in the Live Auction and Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 11 at Harper Hall in Lexington, Ky. Tickets are available here. The post Goodman Family Named Presenting Sponsor of TCA’s Stallion Season Auction appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Last seen beating Horse of the Year candidate Sovereignty (Into Mischief) in the GI Curlin Florida Derby in March but forced off the Kentucky Derby trail by injury, TAPPAN STREET (c, 3, Into Mischief–Virginia Key, by Distorted Humor) returned to the races Friday a winner in allowance company at Gulfstream. Sitting second on the long run up the backstretch in this one-turn mile spot, the 1-9 favorite let Steppe (Sky Mesa) do the heavy lifting from the rail but had to dig in to get by that rival as they turned for home. Steppe was game to the inside but ultimately second best on the day as Tappan Street drove past in the later stages to pick up the win for Brad Cox and Irad Oritz Jr. Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0. O-WinStar Farm LLC, CHC, Inc., Cold Press Racing and Qatar Racing; B-Blue Heaven Farm; T-Brad Cox. Sales History: $1,000,000 ylg '23 FTSAUG.   The post Tappan Street Returns A Winner In Gulfstream Allowance appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Any update on Ulrika Holmquist.?

The American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Dec. 19 its listing of United States graded and listed stakes races for 2026. The Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs becomes a grade 1.View the full article