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Jockey Junior Alvarado and trainer Bill Mott partnered up again for another win on Saturday's Pegasus World Cup card as GRAND JOB (f, 5, Justify–Sure Route {GB}, by Ishiguru) romped home as the favorite in the GII Inside Information Stakes. Exiting a non-factor eighth in her 3-year-old finale facing allowance winners at Churchill Downs in November, Grand Job had previously shown an affinity for the Gulfstream surface when second in the GIII Royal Delta Stakes over the local main track last March. Drawn outside, the 2-1 favorite had plenty of early speed up the backstretch, racing three wide with Jody's Pride (American Pharoah) and One Magic Philly (Good Magic) both to her inside on the run into the far turn. Alvarado clearly knew what he had as Grand Job swept past both runners and was alone turning for home before she even kicked into high gear. A few shakes of the reins kept her focused as she out-finished Sterling Silver (Cupid) under a hand ride for the win. Mott and Alvarado teamed up three races earlier to win the GIII Fred W. Hooper Stakes with 'TDN Rising Star' Knightsbridge (Nyquist). Lifetime Record: 10-4-4-0. O-Bell Tower Thoroughbreds and Medallion Racing; B-Fullbury; T-Bill Mott. Sales History: $105,000 ylg '22 KEESEP. Fourth victory today for jockey @JuniorandKellyA! Grand Job easily wins the Inside Information S. G2 presented by @MyRacehorse. #GulfstreamPark #ChampionshipMeet pic.twitter.com/VQxrwb0qhk — Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) January 24, 2026 The post Mott, Alvarado Partner For Another Win As Grand Job Romps In Inside Information appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

From the storied history of Haras de Bonneval to the beginning of a new chapter at Haras de Castillon, the 17th edition of La Route des Etalons had something to satisfy the curiosity of all who flocked to Normandy and its surrounding areas on Friday and Saturday. Among the overseas visitors taking part in the two-day event for the first time was renowned auctioneer John O'Kelly, just a few short weeks after bringing the curtain down on his time on the rostrum at Tattersalls. In any other year, O'Kelly would be in South Africa right now, carrying out the role he has made his own for over three decades, but a change of schedule for 2026 dictated that it was beef bourguignon rather than boerewors on the menu for this bright but blustery January weekend. As for the equine delights on offer, O'Kelly was so eager to sample them that he was reportedly the very first person through the doors at Haras d'Etreham when the clock struck 9am on Friday, the first of what proved to be many stops over the two days. “I think I made it to nine or ten [studs],” he told the TDN on Saturday evening, by now back in the comfort of his Belgian base. “I've always been abroad on this weekend, but the South African sale I'd usually be doing is actually going to be in March this year. That allowed me the time to get up there and do it. I mean, if you're going to be looking at yearlings by these sires, you better be looking at the sires themselves.” He added, “I'd recommend it [La Route des Etalons] to anybody. There was such enthusiasm and we all have to participate, don't we? The breeding world is not a hidden secret. It's there for the public and we need to encourage as many people as possible to get involved in this game. How do you sell this game to people unless you actually let them participate? “I think it's a wonderful initiative. I've been to the one in Ireland as well and there is always plenty of people there with young children. It's great for them to physically be there and be able to see the horses.” In total, 84 stallions from both codes were there for the public to see across the two days, headlined by established stars such as Siyouni and Zarak on the Flat and Doctor Dino and No Risk At All over jumps. Of the younger stallions still in their formative years at stud, Vadeni at Bonneval and Sumbe residents Charyn and Mishriff both received favourable mentions from O'Kelly, but there was seemingly another who stood out above the rest. “I just love Big Rock,” O'Kelly explained. “I'd seen him as a yearling and loved him then. He was my pick of the bunch [at Yeguada Centurion], but I just thought, a son of Rock Of Gibraltar, how commercial would that be in the ring? I followed his career and he obviously turned into a very good racehorse. He's a beautiful-looking horse, a gorgeous horse. He's got limb, he's got a lovely head on him and great movement – he's just a very fine horse. “It was actually lovely to see Haras de Grandcamp back with stallions again, because they were out of the game for a season or two.” Big Rock, who enjoyed his finest hour as a racehorse when winning the 2023 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and Zagrey, the winner of the same year's Grosser Preis von Baden, have recently been joined at Haras de Grandcamp by Whistlejacket, who was another to taste success at the top level when landing the 2024 Prix Morny. Whistlejacket is one of only four specifically Flat stallions to retire to France for 2026, along with Beauvatier at Etreham and the Group 1-winning duo Marhaba Ya Sanafi and Tribalist, both of whom could be found in the sunshine at Castillon on Friday afternoon. In total, the new operation is currently home to five stallions and, for Benoit Jeffroy, this event provided an ideal opportunity to show them all off to the public, with the investment that has gone into making the facilities fit for purpose also plain to see. “That was the aim, to get as many people as we can to come and discover the new stallion station,” Jeffroy summed up, with Loic Malivet, president of the Federation des Eleveurs du Galop (French TBA), among those in attendance for the final show on Friday. “I think it's been a very successful day and both of the new horses have been very popular. Obviously, Tribalist was a seven-time Group winner and he won the Prix du Muguet three times, which has never been done before. He was a tough, consistent horse who showed when he won the Prix du Moulin that he was a real Group 1 performer. And he's by Farhh, who has proved himself a top stallion from very limited opportunities. “Marhaba Ya Sanafi is a Classic winner and he was also third in the Prix du Jockey Club. Both him and Triablist were sound, tough horses who raced for three of four seasons. I think it's great breeders to see that longevity in stallions and I'm delighted to have them because I only want to stand stallions that I will use with my own mares.” He continued, “A lot of breeders were very thankful to us for standing them at a reasonable price and, to me, this is so important. What I really wanted to have is stallions who give the breeders to opportunity to breathe, because I've been on the other side and I've seen how much it costs to breed a horse and the margins you have. These are good horses and they offer good value.” One person who had plenty of complimentary things to say about what he encountered at Castillon was that man O'Kelly, who rowed in behind plenty of breeders in giving the redoubtable Tribalist his seal of approval. “Castillon and the big new departure there is very exciting, isn't it?” he added. “I'll tell you, there's some investment going on there and I wish them the best of luck in the world.” Certainly, Jeffroy and his wife, Annabelle Aime, deserve the well wishes of all who want to see the French racing and breeding industries succeed, with Jeffroy acknowledging that it was a brave move to launch a new stallion operation at what he himself describes as “a pivotal moment” for the sport in France. Jeffroy speaks in more detail about the challenges facing the domestic product – highlighted by a €20.3 million reduction in prize-money for 2026, announced by France Galop in May last year – in a second piece to appear in the TDN in the coming days, with other prominent figures such as Nicolas de Chambure, Mathieu Alex and Pierre Gasnier also lending their voices to the debate. The post ‘The Breeding World Is Not A Hidden Secret’ – Access All Areas For La Route Des Etalons appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Destino d'Oro (Bolt d'Oro) ran them all down late in the lane to win the GII Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf at Gulfstream Park. Content to watch the action unfold from the rear of the field as frontrunners posted opening splits of :23.43 and a half-mile in :46.87, Destino d'Oro was called on to improve her position as the field closed ranks after six panels in 1:10.41 and running room became something of a precious commodity for several competitors to her inside. Swinging into upper stretch with a full head of steam, Destino d'Oro took the overland route and rolled right by her rivals to win it well. Crevalle d'Oro (Constitution) ran on for second while Movin' On Up (Accelerate) claimed third. The final time was 1:40.33. Destino d'Oro claimed the GIII Pucker Up Stakes last year at Ellis Park as well as the Tropical Park Oaks in her 2025 season cap at this venue. #3 DESTINO D'ORO ($33.20) comes flying down the outside to win the $500,000 Pegasus World Cup F&M Turf Invitational (G2) at @GulfstreamPark. The daughter of Bolt d'Oro (@spendthriftfarm) was ridden by @JuniorandKellyA and is trained by @Bradcoxracing. Steve Landers Racing owns. pic.twitter.com/kctfGCiwX4 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 24, 2026 Saturday, Gulfstream Park PEGASUS WORLD CUP FILLY AND MARE TURF INVITATIONAL S. PRESENTED BY THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE-GII, $490,500, Gulfstream, 1-24, 4yo/up, f/m, 1 1/16mT, 1:40.33, fm. 1–DESTINO D'ORO, 120, f, 4, by Bolt d'Oro 1st Dam: Heart of Destiny (GISP, $242,089), by Lion Heart 2nd Dam: Doc's Destiny, by Doc's Leader 3rd Dam: Ventured, by Codex ($20,000 Wlg '22 KEENOV; $25,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP; $185,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR). O-Steve Landers Racing LLC; B-Hurstland Farm, Inc. & James H. Greene Jr. (KY); T-Brad H. Cox; J-Junior Alvarado. $285,000. Lifetime Record: 8-5-0-1, $829,884. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Crevalle d'Oro, 118, m, 5, Constitution–Sonoma d'Oro, by Medaglia d'Oro. ($60,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $220,000 4yo '25 FTDAUG; $500,000 4yo '25 KEENOV). O-TCC Stables LLC, Iavarone, Michael and Iavarone, Jules; B-Sandra Sexton (KY); T-Jose Francisco D'Angelo. $95,000. 3–Movin' On Up, 118, m, 5, Accelerate–Stifle Yourself, by Cairo Prince. O-Kenneth L. Ramsey; B-Estate Of Harvey A. Clarke (KY); T-Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.. $47,500. Margins: HF, HF, HF. Odds: 15.60, 31.50, 7.30. Also Ran: Whiskey Decision, Heredia (GB), Caitlinhergrtness, And One More Time, Proctor Street, In Our Time, Breath Away (GB), Ready for Shirl, Classic Q. Scratched: Awesome Czech, Candy Quest. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Destino d’Oro Runs Down Rivals to Win Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Mike Love Ashburton trainer/driver John Morrison will have a strong presence on his home track today, with eight drives and a number of each way chances. The meeting, that celebrates the various clubs of Canterbury, was transferred from Methven after it was deemed unsuitable to race on following this week’s bad weather. Morrison considers Destiny’s Dream as one of his best chances in the final race of the day, Race 11 the Ashburton MSA & Super Liquor Mobile Pace over 2400m. Coming into today after some credible runs at the recent Marlborough circuit, Morrison is quietly confident of a good run from the mare. “She’s been a great mare and has done a super job over the past 18 months for the stable. She shouldn’t be too far away if she gets a good run. She’s jumping out of her skin since she’s returned from Blenheim,” said Morrison. A race earlier Raknruin lines up in The Papanui – Founders Cafe Pace over 2400m. Raknruin won stylishly in a fresh state at Gore on December 27 and has had two runs since then leading into today. “I was disappointed with her run at Roxburgh, but she may not have handled the track. Then at Cromwell we had a false start and she threw her toys out. She can get a bit uptight when things don’t go her way. “I’m pleased with the draw because she’ll have no work to do. She can really run – she’s the best track worker I’ve got. She has the potential to win quite a few races. I’ve fiddled around with her shoeing a bit too since the Central circuit – so hopefully that will help her gait.” Morrison has six other drives on the programme including the shortest priced favourite of the day Scotlynn Fortress ($1.95FF) for trainer Dean Taylor in Race 3, the New Brighton Club By The Sea Mobile Pace over 2400m. “I don’t mind the horse, he’s a handy maiden. If he got a nice run he should go well, he’s in good form. Dean’s team is going well at the moment.” Morrison will link up with another of Dean Taylor’s runners Bodacious ($20.00FF) at longer odds in Race 9, the Hornby Club Handicap Trot over 2400m. “I haven’t driven it since it was a maiden. It can go near enough when it settles handy so we will be hoping for an economical run.” Morrison will also drive two runners for trainer Fred Scott. Take A Chance On Me in Race 4, the Richmond Club – The Borough Pace over 2400m, will need to find a few lengths to be a threat. However Courtney Rose in Race 6, the Rangiora RSA & Club “The Heart Of Rangiora” Handicap Pace over 2400m looks to have stronger credentials. “It went super at Nelson both days. A good draw and the way it’s been going she’s good enough to be right there. She begins pretty safe so should run well.” Kushite Warrior for trainer Malcolm Shinn has been steadily improving this campaign and looks set for another honest effort in Race 7, The Country Clubs, Oxford & Lincoln Pace over 2400m. “It ran on good at Addington on Friday. If I can just get her away and a nice sit she’s got a bit of speed.” Morrison links up with local trainer Ben Waldron and Georgie Zukov in Race 8, the Kaiapoi Club & The Garrick At The W.W.M.C Mobile Pace over 2400m. The 11-year-old gelding will line up favourite at career start 81. “He’s definitely improving. His run at Blenheim on the second day was good. He’s heading in the right path.” Race one gets underway at 12:10pm. View the full article

Litigation (Twirling Candy) posted four victories last season, with three in a row at one point, and he got right back to winning ways in his 2026 bow. Breaking his maiden in the middle of his campaign last year, he picked up two additional wins in succession against allowance company sprinting on the grass, defeating GISW Troubleshooting (Not This Time) while he was at it, and rallied belatedly at Keeneland in October to miss collecting his fourth in a row. He redeemed himself two back Oct. 31 when he defeated a Churchill allowance group across town and post his best career figure to date with a 92 Beyer. Litigation was last seen Dec. 20 at this venue running sixth in the Janus Stakes after being jostled at the break, and checked at the three-eighths marker. Made the lukewarm 5-2 favorite here, he watched the race unfold from eighth as 3-1 second choice Coppola (Into Mischief) set the early fractions of :20.79 and four furlongs clocked in :43.20 as the field launched rallies behind that leader coming off the bend. Swung seven wide in upper stretch, Litigation roared home in the final strides to nail 96-1 longshot Full Disclosure (Cajun Breeze) by a neck. My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince) matched strides with the lead group in the final yards, and lost the photo for second by a nose, having to settle for third. During the running, around the sixteenth pole, Unconquerable Keen (Ire) (Clodovil {Ire}) clipped heels and lost the rider, completing the race without Umberto Rispoli and was collected by an outrider afterwards. The Stewards conducted a review of the running, but reported to not find any reason to alter the original order of finish. Litigation is the third stakes horse for dam Argue behind his half-sisters Slimey (Quality Road), purchased by Japanese connections in 2023, and SW Quality Response (Quality Road), who was exported to Australia in 2022. All of the winner's half-siblings to make it to the races have gotten their picture taken, and all four sisters, including the two black-type mares, are winner producers. The first live foal after several years of poor breeding luck for Argue, Litigation has a juvenile full-brother in the wings. The mare is due to Blame in 2026. GULFSTREAM PARK TURF SPRINT S. PRESENTED BY SEMINOLE HARD ROCK, $155,000, Gulfstream, 1-24, 4yo/up, 5fT, :55.03, fm. 1–LITIGATION, 120, c, 4, Twirling Candy–Argue, by Storm Cat. 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Stone Farm; B-Stone Farm (KY); T-Brian A. Lynch; J-Mario Gutierrez. $87,420. Lifetime Record: 9-5-1-0, $362,641. *1/2 to Slimey (Quality Road), SP, $265,964. 2–Full Disclosure, 118, g, 7, Cajun Breeze–Theladysaidno, by Concerto. O-Sherry Racing, Inc.; B-Shadybrook Farm Inc (FL); T-Mohamed Jehaludi. $33,200. 3–My Boy Prince, 122, g, 5, Cairo Prince–Hopping Not Hoping, by Silent Name (Jpn). (C$115,000 Ylg '22 CANSEP). O-Gary Barber; B-Murray Graham Smith (ON); T-Mark E. Casse. $14,100. Margins: NK, NO, 1HF. Odds: 2.90, 96.40, 4.20. Also Ran: Asher's Edge, And Uwish, Coppola, Sam the Sham, Incanto (Ire), Eamonn, Out On Bail, Unconquerable Keen (Ire). Scratched: Khaadem (Ire), Sosua Summer. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Litigation Back to Winning Ways in Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Less than 48 hours after Team Godolphin celebrated Horse of the Year success, among other plaudits, at the Eclipse Awards ceremonies in nearby Palm Beach, KNIGHTSBRIDGE (h, 5, Nyquist–Tyburn Brook, by Bernardini) kept the good times rolling, as he contested a hot pace outside of his less-experienced chief market rival Life and Times (Justify), got the better of that duel turning for home and kicked on gamely to take out Saturday's GIII Fred W. Hooper Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Favored at 4-5 off a maiden success at the graded level in the seven-furlong GIII Mr. Prospector Stakes last time, the homebred bounced away alertly from gate six and argued the pace from the outside, as Life and Times, big-figure winner of each of his two career starts to date, showed the way through an opening quarter mile in :23.64 down the chute and they were at each other after four furlongs in :45.25. Going nicely in hand on the turn, Knightsbridge nosed in front under a hold at the five-sixteenths, opened a winning margin and held sway to the wire, as 26-1 Back Em Up (Take Charge Indy) spiced up the exotics. Life and Times managed to hold on for third. Lifetime Record: 7-5-1-1. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Bill Mott #6 KNIGHTSBRIDGE ($3.60) had plenty left late after an all out battle with Life and Times from the start to win the $175,000 Fred W. Hooper (G3) at @GulfstreamPark. The son of Nyquist (@DarleyAmerica) was ridden by @JuniorandKellyA, trained by Bill Mott, and owned by @godolphin. pic.twitter.com/lJJYndSS21 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 24, 2026 The post Knightsbridge Wins Battle and War In Fred W. Hooper appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Edited Press Release Ahead of the OBSOnline January Sale and January Winter Mixed Sale, OBS has upgraded its internet bidding platform for both live and timed auctions. For new users, please go to the login page bid.obssales.com/login and register to be a new bidder. Instructions for NEW users: Go to the login page–bid.obssales.com/login Select the “Register Now” button Follow the prompts Be sure to check your emails for account activation invitations For existing users, as part of the migration process, existing passwords could not be moved over. To regain access in the new platform, existing users will need to go to the login page bid.obssales.com/login and use the “Forgot Password” feature to establish a new password. Instructions for EXISTING users: Go to the login page–bid.obssales.com/login Click “Forgot Password” Re-enter the email used for the existing account An email will be sent to the email address provided with a link to reset your password. Follow the prompts and you will be able to access the bidding platform. If you do not receive a password reset email, please check your spam or junk folder. The post OBS Updates Online Bidding Platform appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Saudi businessman Amr Zedan is in investment talks with the English Football League's Preston North End club, according to Sky News. In recent weeks, Zedan has been in discussion with Preston North End's board about a possible deal. However, the club, which is chasing a playoff berth, is also in talks with other parties. Zedan is heavily involved with horseracing primarily in California in association with Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. As an owner under his Zedan Racing Stables banner, he has raced nine graded winners in the U.S. Topping that list are current stallions Taiba (Spendthrift Farm), a three-time Grade I winner, GI Arkansas Derby hero Muth (Gainesway Farm), GI Pacific Classic victor Arabian Knight (Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa), GI Woody Stakes winner Arabian Lion (Spendthrift Farm), and current three-year-old Brant (Gun Runner), a winner of the GI Del Mar Futurity. Zedan also raced GI Preakness Stakes third Medina Spirit. One of Englands oldest football teams, Preston North End has been owned by the Hemmings family since July of 2010. In July of 2024, the Hemmings family drafted Rothschild to determine options for new investment or an ownership change. A spokesperson for Zedan said that Zedan and the club's discussions began in early December “regarding an investment in the club intended to support its long-term Premier League ambitions.” The spokesperson also claimed there was currently a “lack of constructive engagement by club owners as money coming early into the transfer window which is now closing was key to [Zedan's] enthusiasm for supporting the club, its community and loyal fan base”. This weekend, people with close ties to Preston North End disputed those claims. Zedan was one of the interested buyers of Chelsea several years ago when the former owner Roman Abramovich was effectively forced to sell after Russia invaded Ukraine. The post Grade I-Winning Owner Amr Zedan In Investment Talks With Football Club Preston North End appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The first foal sired by Grade I winner Domestic Product (Practical Joke–Goods and Services, by Paynter) arrived Friday, Jan. 23 at Hidden Brook Farm in Kentucky. “It's her first foal but he has good bone and the substance is there. We're very happy with him,” said owner Sergio de Sousa. The colt is the first produce from his dam She Caught My Eye (Violence), a five-time winner of better than $170,000 from ages three to five and a half-sister to the stakes-placed Jewel of Arabia (Daredevil). The colt's third dam Purrfectly (Storm Cat) was responsible for the classy Santa Catarina (Unbridled), a Grade II winner and placed three times at the highest level, including a runner-up effort to Bird Town in the 2003 Kentucky Oaks. This is also the female family of former 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard and current Kentucky stallion Caracaro. Bred and raced by Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables and trained by Chad Brown, Domestic Product won the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, but proved most effective at one turn, winning the one-mile GIII Dwyer Stakes ahead of a victory in the GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes where the vanquished included recent Eclipse Award winner Book'em Danno (Bucchero). Those accomplishments mirrored those of his sire in 2017. Domestic Product stands alongside Practical Joke at Coolmore's Kentucky nursery and will cover mares at a fee of $25,000 in 2026. The post Domestic Product’s First Foal A Colt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

7th-GP, $84K, Msw, 3yo, 1m, 3:21 p.m. ET. The full-brother of champion 3-year-old filly Nest (Curlin) makes the races under same trainer Todd Pletcher. SPARTACUS dam Marion Ravenwood (A.P. Indy) was a $2.6-million purchase by M.V. Magnier at the 2022 Keeneland November Sale while the first-time starter was in utero. Her other progeny includes GI 'Big Cap' victor Idol (Curlin) and MSW Lost Ark (Violence). , Canaletto (Into Mischief) makes his first start after going for an even million at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Yearling Sale. Sent to trainer Chad Brown, the colt is a half-brother to GI Arkansas Derby champ Sandman (Tapit) and $1.1-million buy for John Sikura at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale, She Can't Sing (Bernardini). Canaletto's dam Distorted Music (Distorted Humor)–who went through the same Fasig-Tipton auction ring in 2024 and was taken home for $375,000 by Springhouse Farm–is herself a half-sister to GSP Zinzay (Smart Strike), the dam of SW Moon Over Miami (Malibu Moon). The Brown trainee's extended female family includes GSW Whiskey Decision (Into Mischief), plus MGISW Music Note (A.P. Indy) who foaled current sire Mystic Guide (Ghostzapper). The strong pedigree ties continue with Hickman Creek (Constitution). The Juddmonte homebred, who is trained by Brad Cox, is a half-brother to G1 Dubai World Cup hero Laurel River (Into Mischief), and his dam is a full-sister to MGISW Emollient (Empire Maker) and a half to GI Florida Derby champ Hofburg (Tapit). TJCIS PPS 1st-GP, $84K, Msw, 3yo, f, 7 1/2fT, 12:20 p.m. ET. Solve (Ire) (Zarak {FR}) is out of a French group stakes placed dam who is a half-sister to sire Lope de Vega (Ire) (Shamardal). Continuing that theme, A Wonderful World (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is the first foal for a mare who counts stallion Nathaniel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) as her half-brother. TJCIS PPS 5th-GP, $84K, Msw, 3yo, 7 1/2fT, 2:21 p.m. ET. Democracy Defender (American Pharoah) heads to the post for Parkland Thoroughbreds and trainer Jorge Abreu. The dark bay's dam, Jody's Song (Scat Daddy), is also responsible for her full-sister GSW Jody's Pride. Jody's Song is a half-sister to MSW Make Mischief (Into Mischief), who Stonestreet secured for a million at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed Sale. TJCIS PPS The post Sunday Insights: Full To Champion Nest V. Sandman’s Half-Brother Set For Gulfstream Go appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Speed Shopper (Quality Road) made her first start at Gulfstream Park a winning one as she rolled home late to take the inaugural running of the GIII Christophe Clement Stakes on Pegasus World Cup Day. Breaking her maiden last season at Saratoga in her third start coming off a layoff of over a year, the Will Walden trainee steadily improved on paper and missed winning the GII Rodeo Drive Stakes two back Oct. 4 at Santa Anita. She resurfaced at Turfway Park Dec. 20 in the Florence Stakes to win by a half-length over Ayra Stark (Arg) (Cosmic Trigger), who returned here for this contest. The field was in no rush through the early fractions as Speed Shopper enjoyed a ground saving trip along the fence for most of the running behind a half-mile split in :50.20 and six panels in 1:15.05. Turning for home with Ayra Stark to catch as she bravely tried to turn back challengers, Speed Shopper quickly overtook her by midstretch to win well. That longtime leader held on for second over an equally game Weighted Average (English Channel). The final time for the mile and a half trip was 2:26.76. Sales history: $430,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $95,000 RNA HRA '24 KEENOV. O-Barber, Gary, Bridlewood Farm and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-AR Enterprises, LLC & Edward Easton (KY); T-Will Walden. #1 SPEED SHOPPER ($16.60) saw a deal and was the first one to the line to win the inaugural $175,000 Christophe Clement (G3) at @GulfstreamPark . The daughter of Quality Road (@LanesEndFarms) was ridden by @ljlmvel and is trained by @wwaldenracing. pic.twitter.com/Cuw2aFAwP0 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 24, 2026 The post Speed Shopper Rolls Late to Claim Inaugural Running of Christophe Clement appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Swing Vote (Constitution) went off as the favorite on debut in Hallandale Dec. 28. The late juvenile was slow out of the blocks and on hold approaching the stretch, but she offered a determined run at the rail and a strong gallop out after finishing third. Serving as the chalk once again here, the 9-5 choice raced behind the speed in the two path as a scramble ensued on the engine up the backstretch. The filly moved right past the 'Insighted' Beneficence (Into Mischief) around the far turn and began to target a trio of leaders before the top of the lane. Spoiling for a fight, the 3-year-old collared Sippin Pretty (Yaupon) inside the final sixteenth and turned the maiden bill into law for herself. Beneficence finished seventh. The second foal for her dam, the winner has a 2-year-old full-sister named Fifth and Walnut, who went to Mainline Racing/Avalong Racing for $275,000 during Keeneland September, and a yearling half-brother by Curlin. A half-sister to the dam of SW La Ville Lumiere (City of Light), Fast Scene was bred to Justify for this term. Out of an extended female family which includes GI Kentucky Derby hero Monarchos (Maria's Mon), Swing Vote's second dam is a full-sister to SW Supreme (Empire Maker), herself the dam of current sire Silver State (Hard Spun). 2nd-Gulfstream, $68,000, Msw, 1-24, 3yo, f, 6f, 1:09.84, ft, 1 length. SWING VOTE (f, 3, Constitution–Fast Scene {MSW-Can, SP-USA, $145,926}, by Fast Anna Sales History: $275,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1, $45,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-CJ Thoroughbreds; B-WinStar Farm, LLC (KY); T-William I. Mott. SWING VOTE ($5.60) rolled by them under @JuniorandKellyA in the 2nd at @GulfstreamPark. Bill Mott trains the 3YO filly by @WinStarFarm's Constitution. Play the Pick 5: https://t.co/yZK3pc7EZq pic.twitter.com/pvrUGOiAh5 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 24, 2026 The post Suffragette! Constitution’s Swing Vote Sweeps Into Maiden Office At Gulfstream 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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Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, post time: 15:00, CENTENARY SPRINT CUP-G1, HK$13,000,000, 3yo/up, 1200mT Field: Ka Ying Rising (NZ) (Shamexpress {NZ}), Helios Express (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}), Fast Network (NZ) (Wrote {Ire}), Raging Blizzard (NZ) (Per Incanto), Tomodachi Kokoroe (Aus) (Written Tycoon {Aus}), Beauty Waves (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Lucky With You (Aus) (Artie Schiller). TDN Analysis: Ka Ying Rising will attempt to make history and equal Hong Kong legend Silent Witness's record of 17 wins in a row by a Hong Kong-trained horse. A surprise here is not impossible, but Helios Express needs to find 12 pounds via international ratings. Sunday, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, post time: 16:05, STEWARDS' CUP-G1, HK$13,000,000, 3yo/up, 1600mT Field: Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}), Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}), Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse {Aus}), Beauty Joy (Aus) (Sebring {Aus}), Red Lion (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}), Galaxy Patch (Aus) (Wandjina {Aus}), Straight Arron (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}), My Wish (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}), Sunlight Power (Aus) (Capitalist {Aus}). TDN Analysis: It is difficult to look beyond Hong Kong heavyweights Romantic Warrior and Voyage Bubble in Sunday's Stewards' Cup. The former holds top-level form in four countries and is running in his first 1600-metre race since claiming Japan's G1 Yasuda Kinen in 2024. The latter has won two editions of the Stewards' Cup in 2024/2025. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Hong Kong’s Big Three Return To Action appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jay Rooney DAZZLING FIT - R11 (2) Trialled well since his laststart defeat and can atone from a good draw Owen Goulding ALL'S WELL - R7 (3) Ran on well despite a nightmare trip last start and can strike here Trackwork Spy HAPPY INDEX - R10 (4) Can build on a nice third on his Hong Kong debut with Purton hopping on Phillip Woo LUCKY EIGHT - R2 (1) Should prove too good in this grade despite a wide draw Shannon (Vincent Wong) PATCH OF STARS - R9 (4) Performed well in recent trial and looks...View the full article