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There's been much debate about Contrary Thinking's presence as a "rabbit" in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), but owner Peter Brant doesn't understand all the fuss. View the full article

The group-placed Dioptase leads a trio of wildcards for the upcoming Arqana Autumn Sale from November 17-20 in Deauville. Trained by Jean-Claude Rouget, the son of New Bay (lot 376) was runner-up in the G3 Prix Greffulhe and was also third in the Listed Prix Pelleas. Rated 100, the three-year-old is from the family of group winner and Classic-placed Survie (Churchill), as well as Group 1 winners and sires Contributer and King Of Steel. Another Flat entry is Listed Grand Prix du Nord fourth Love Me Tender (lot 356). Consigned by Peter Schiergen, the son of Tai Chi is rated 96 and is a half-brother to group winner Lord Charming (Charm Spirit). He is kin to Group 1 scorers Machiavellian, Exit To Nowhere, Coup De Genie and Denebola. The third wildcard is NH prospect Lotus Sacre (lot 395). By Ivanhowe, he was runner-up over hurdles at Auteuil in early October. Also well-related, Lotus Sacre is from the same clan as Sprinter Sacre ). For the full Arqana Autumn Sale catalogue, please visit the Arqana website. The post Group-Placed Dioptase Leads Arqana Autumn Wildcards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Frankie Dettori has joined Amo Racing as a global brand ambassador to usher in the next phase of his career, following the news that the legendary jockey will retire from American racing after the Breeders' Cup meeting. Dettori will be in action at Del Mar aboard the likes of Wimbledon Hawkeye and Aspect Island for James Owen and the Gredley Family, before the 54-year-old takes a “few rides” in South America to bring the curtain down on a career in the saddle spanning more than three decades. Describing the opportunity to join Amo Racing as “a natural next step”, Dettori's new role will see him continue an assocation with Amo founder Kia Joorabchian which is perhaps best known for the victory of King Of Steel in the 2023 Champion Stakes – Dettori's final ride in Britain. “I'm thrilled to be joining Amo Racing as their global brand ambassador,” said Dettori. “Kia and his team have huge passion and ambition for the sport and it's exciting to be part of their journey. “Riding King Of Steel to victory on Champions Day was an unforgettable moment and to now represent Amo Racing feels like a natural next step. I'm looking forward to being part of the team, growing with them and helping to share our love of racing with fans around the world.” Joorabchian added, “Frankie is a true icon of our sport. His presence, his personality and his passion for racing are unmatched. We've shared some incredible moments together and his enthusiasm perfectly represents what Amo stands for. Having Frankie represent us around the world is something we're extremely proud of.” The post Frankie Dettori Named Amo Racing’s Global Brand Ambassador appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Live racing is slated to resume on Friday, Oct. 31, at Belmont at the Big A with a nine-race card featuring a pair of listed $150,000 races with the Tempted Stakes in Race 2 and the Pumpkin Pie in Race 8. First post on Friday's card is 1:05 p.m.View the full article

Excellent Truth (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}), winner of the GI Diana Stakes in July, has been supplemented to Monday's Fasig-Tipton November Sale. The 5-year-old mare will offered as a broodmare prospect as hip 225 through the Elite consignment. “Excellent Truth is an exciting supplement to our November Sale,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “She has excelled at the highest levels in the United States and Europe, and her deep pedigree makes her an attractive broodmare prospect for breeding operations the world over.” A group winner in France in 2023 and runner-up in the 2024 G1 Prix Rothschild, Excellent Truth was purchased by John Stewart's Resolute Racing for €1.6 million at the 2024 Arqana December sale. Transferred to the barn of trainer Chad Brown, she opened her stateside campaign with a runner-up effort in the Apr. 12 GI Jenny Wiley Stakes at Keeneland and was second again in the GI Just a Game Stakes at Saratoga. She narrowly outbattled multiple Grade I winner She Feels Pretty to win the July 12 GI Diana Stakes. The post Diana Stakes Winner Excellent Truth Added to Fasig-Tipton November Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Live racing at Aqueduct has been canceled Thursday as a strong storm moves through the New York metropolitan area with forecasted high winds and heavy rain. Current weather forecasts are calling for wind gusts exceeding 40 mph and up to two inches of rain as a result of Thursday's storm. The National Weather Service has placed Southern Queens under a coastal flood advisory beginning at 1 p.m. Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting Thursday and live racing is scheduled to resume Friday with a first post time of 1:05 p.m. The post Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing Thursday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hong Kong superstar Romantic Warrior could lock horns with April’s Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) victor Tastiera in the city’s richest race, the HK$40 million Group One Hong Kong Cup (2,000m). The Jockey Club confirmed on Thursday that Tastiera is one of 50 Japanese entries for December 14’s Longines Hong Kong International Races, with the likes of Satono Reve, Lugal, Win Carnelian, Soul Rush, Jantar Mantar, Embroidery, Croix Du Nord and Stellenbosch also in the mix from the Land of the Rising...View the full article

At the end of 2024 when owner John Ropes weighed retiring his homebred filly Dorth Vader against bringing her back to race at 5 this season, his checkmarks in the pro-racing column included three achievements he'd love to see her accomplish.View the full article

Prior to last year ,the inflated Valuations were increasing the Equity or net asset value year on year. That has slowed and decreased which made the situation very dicey.........but overall there has been a strong desire by those closest to ATC action not to move out of the City. HRNZ obviously wants ATC to become strong again ,still a fair bit of investment up this way . There's still a few hoping Harness in the North can cling on.  Some still see a glimmer of hope ! The North still has the biggest owners the best stables , the best horsemen/women and obviously dominates the thoroughbred scene in NZ. And the ribbon of light ,still has a bit going for it ,certainly in the top two venues for Night racing ! Still has a nice cash flow from the pokies , and has a few assets still to sell to appease the bank for a bit longer !