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What a load of poppycock. Most horses would just pull up and start eating the grass if they had the choice of what speed they would like to run at , at the end of a race. The horse doesn't decide itself to just go harder.   The Whip is the CUE, to go hard and go fast as you can. They'll get no-where near their best performance without some sort of cue. I do agree a Flank strike is completely un-necessary altogether as per your arguement . so Why not wave the thing up outside the blinkers or loud slaps on the shoulder to give the horse the CUE it needs to go hard.   Well there is always hypocrisy Chief. Look at all the dumbarse retired Rugby League and Rugby players who are trying to sue the NRL and rugby board for 'Damage to their brains' accumulated from being in an ''Unsafe' working environment where they constantly got head knocks for their 20 year careers.  Hindsight Syndrome lol 🤣 But anyway it's the sport of Kings . Many Multi Millionaires and Billionaires . with the chinese Yulong fellow in action down under with Via Sistina and that,  and all the Shiehks trying to beat each other up at Royal Ascot , RACING will keep going for ever !!!!! so don't worry about those anti- racing wankers Chiefy mate. the anti-racing mob Haven't got a hope in the World of stopping the 'Money' . even The Grand National even still runs at Aintree after all the years of protests  (race which has a bit of attrition over the years ,) anti-racing mobs are just told to stay outside the gates. They don't own the horses, and people can do what they like with them . (humanely) .  

Harold Kirk and Willie Mullins bought the top three lots during the opening day of the Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale on Wednesday. A gelding by Nathaniel from Castledillon Stud caught their eye at €180,000. Sold as lot 138, he is out of the dual listed winner Floressa (Poliglote), who had placed at Grade 1 level over jumps. The gelding was an €87,000 pinhook from Goldford Stud. Earlier in the day, the duo had purchased Miss Mam (Masked Marvel) for €150,000 from Oak Tree Farm, and Mystere Du Chenet (Doctor Dino) for €120,000 from Moanmore Stables. Overall, they bought four lots on Wednesday. Miss Mam was a €47,000 buy as a 2-year-old. Kirk said, “All the horses I am buying here will be purchased with the €100,000 Tattersalls Ireland MSL Mercedes-Benz Sales Bumper in mind – moving the race to a December date works well for us and it gives us options.” The inaugural Derby Sale 2-year-old session was topped by an Ectot half-sister to the Grade 1 winner Hearts Are Trumps (Oscar), bought by Dan Skelton and Ryan Mahon for €100,000. Turnover for the first day's trade was €7,142,000 for 150 horses sold from 196 offered (77%). The average was €47,613 (+2%) and the median was €42,000 (+11%). The post Nathaniel Gelding Leads Kirk And Mullins Buying Spree At Tattersalls Ireland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

noted. we actually book accommodation for that last meeting, but cancelled when the notice re track inspection kicked in... sigh, will have a look at that spring meeting.

“In a time when perception matters more than ever, this is a welcome and timely step forward.” “This isn’t about PR or spin. It’s about showing people what actually happens and trusting that the truth speaks for itself.” I quest it might be time for me to head off to the back paddock and bring in the full sister to the great Pinocchio!  I be willing to sell 5% shares at $10000. Planning to set resulting strapping young colt for the G1 two year old races and then later go for the Derby and as a 4 year old either the Cox Plate or Melbourne Cup, though will keep open having a go at the Everest! Aldous Huxley has agreed  to take a small share and also train the champ for us!!!  Regards,  George Orwell   ps, minimal propaganda was used in this post!   

I've raised that before. You'd think so but it seems to be a mutually acceptable variance to that.

The Inglis Digital USA June Sale closed Wednesday, topped by 4-year-old filly Tap the Champagne (Tapit–Champagne Royale, by French Deputy), who was owned, trained, and offered by Pavel Matejka. Sold as hip 6 and most recently placed second in a turf maiden special weight at Churchill Downs June 18 for Matejka, Tap the Champangne brought $350,000 in a final bid from Tropical Racing. The gray is a half-sister to GISWs Majestic Harbor and Danza. The June sale closed with 21 horses sold from 29 offered for a total of $560,000 and an average of $26,666. Horses that finished under their reserves are still available to purchase on the Inglis Digital USA site. It marked the second consecutive Inglis Digital USA sale where a horse has traded for $300,000 or more. “We've had a good run the last two months, but it all comes down to offering the right types at the right time,” said Kyle Wilson, Senior Director of Sales and Recruiting for Inglis Digital USA. “There was a feeling this morning that we were going to have some fun, but you never really know until the sale starts to close. A big thank you to everyone who participated in the sale. On to July now.” Stuart Morris, Director of Bloodstock for Tropical Racing, added: “We were very happy with the process that was provided by Inglis Digital USA. Pavel Matejka was a delight to buy off of, and Inglis provided all the information and customer service you like to see as a buyer, very professional and a pleasure to work with. “I was very happy to advise on the purchase of this lovely filly for Troy Levy of Tropical Racing and Circle 8 Ranch, and this marks another significant purchase in building a super exciting list of horses for Troy and trainer Michelle Nihei.” Tralee Girl (Mendelssohn–Kerry Girl, by Pioneerof the Nile) also surpassed six figures during the sale, selling to James Ensom for $110,000 as hip 7. Consigned by trainer Miguel Clement, the 3-year-old filly broke her maiden June 5 during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, winning by a neck on the lawn against New York-breds. “I'm thrilled to get this filly,” said Ensom. “She'll head to Woodbine and be trained by Martin Drexler.” Entries are now open for the Inglis Digital USA July Sale. Entries will close Monday, July 21, with the catalogue to be released Friday, July 25. Bidding will start Wednesday, July 30. The post Tropical Racing Picks Up Tap The Champagne for $350,000 from Inglis Digital USA June Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

How in a Capitalist economy can a large multinational be allowed to form a total monopoly? Claiming amongst other things that it will allow them to better deal with problem gambling??? While at the same time be screwing the punter with ever large 'take outs'!  Yeah Right!!! I presume that these 'leading' capitalist are in support of this new monopoly?  "Vela is joined by Cambridge Stud owner Brendan Lindsay, Waikato Stud boss Mark Chittick, big-time investor and breeder Greg Tomlinson, Ken Breckon, who owns giant harness racing operation Breckon Farms, and in a huge coup, champion expat trainer Chris Waller."   ps. Does CER come into play?

Half way through the year, and all the Big 3 yearolds will be aiming up for Derby glory the next 6 months through Australia and NZ. The great Northern Derby already been run and won by star horse Marketplace . The NSW Derby went off as well , to a budding star as well in the Emma Stewart trained undefeated 'Always Hot' earlier in the year. Saturday night sees RUBIRA for Mark Purdon and New Zealand take on the best of our locals in the Redcliffe Derby. Rubira has won all 4 of his races starts this year so far as 3 year old. Looks a Great chance in the QLD Derby Group 1 next month. (won last year by the NZer Major Hot)  I said gid'day to old Marky Boy 6 or 7 years ago when he turned up in Brissie with a 3 yearold and promptly won 4 out of 4 races in QLD , inc 3 Derbies. The horse becoming a Millionaire ( 2 and half million 💰won)  later on and finishing with 30 wins from 74 starts Including the NZ Cup. Super horse SELF ASSURED .  Maybe Rubira can follow in his footsteps ?? he's off to a bright start in his career.  Here's the Field for the GROUP 3 Redcliffe DERBY this Saturday night.  RUBIRA showing just $1.80 to win this . 2 of the fast Seymour Dixon runners placed in the NSW Derby behind the Emma Stewart trained winner = Path To Greatness and Fate Awaits look hard to beat.   Looks Like Multi Millionaires Mike Tanev ( It's Electrifying ) and Danny Zavitsanos ( Demon Blue ) have spent big bucks to try and buy another winner from NZ . think they're in for a bit of disappointment in this field . and Danny put Demon Blue with Dixon ? really ? a silly move as No way will he be beating Seymours colts with it lol 😂😉   1 111s1 RUBIRA NZ  M Purdon, N Purdon   Adam Sanderson   NR89  FR1   2 61281 SWEET ON LEXY  Bernie Hewitt   Bernie Hewitt   NR78  FR2   3 2s212 JUNGLE DRAGON  Bernie Hewitt   Bernie Hewitt   NR82  FR3   4 21129 FRENCH FRIES  Trent Dawson   Trent Dawson   NR70  FR4   5 12233 ITS ELECTRIFYING NZ  Chantal Turpin   Pete McMullen   NR70  FR5   6 22111 PATH TO GREATNESS  Grant Dixon   Trista Dixon   NR81  FR6    ------------------------------ Second Row ------------------------------  7 23212 UDDERLY SWEET (Em 1)  Chantal Turpin Redclif 28/06/2025 Pete McMullen   NR65  SR-   8 41s13 FATE AWAITS  Grant Dixon   Grant Dixon   NR82  SR1   9 91114 HEZATREACHEROUS  KerryAnn Morris   Robert Morris   NR77  SR2   10 63121 DEMON BLUE NZ  Grant Dixon   Jack Chapple (C)   NR65  SR3   11 15s31 MAC BON  Luke McCarthy   Luke McCarthy

Thursday, Newmarket, post time: 15:35, EMPRESS FILLIES' STAKES-Listed, £40,000, 2yo, f, 6fT Field: Anthelia (Ire) (Supremacy {Ire}), Amberia (Ire) (Coulsty {Ire}), Argentine Tango (GB) (Mattmu {GB}), Awraad (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), Bella Lyra (Ger) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Game Striker (GB) (Sergei Prokofiev), Meelaf (GB) (Iffraaj {GB}), Midnight Tango (GB) (Night Of Thunder {GB}), Miss Piggle (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}). TDN Verdict: Ryan Moore has been booked to ride the impressive Windsor novice winner Bella Lyra and that may provide a clue as to the regard in which she is held at the Richard Hughes stable. Penalised for her Listed National Stakes win, Anthelia at this stage doesn't know how to lose while Amberia couldn't do any more than win her Leicester maiden by six lengths and could be smart. [Tom Frary]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Empress Title On The Line At Newmarket appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article