Wandering Eyes

Today 27th June in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Packing Hurricane’s out to take Happy Valley by storm Improving stayer Packing Hurricane shoots for a fourth consecutive win when he lines up in Wednesday evening’s Class 3 Aster … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Megalomaniac thriving for Andrew Carston Riccarton’s all-weather track has provided Megalomaniac with a lifeline he has grasped with all four hooves in recent times … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Marsh armed with strong hand in Ruakaka sprint Stakes placed mares Jodelin Gal and Miss Cartier will have points to prove when they go head-to-head in the open … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Pier with Australian Group 1’s on agenda Darryn Weatherley is eyeing an Australian spring raid with a couple of his stable’s leading lights, including Group One winner … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Bendigo racing preview & quaddie tips | Thursday, June 29 Racing heads to Bendigo on Thursday afternoon for a nine-race program, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 27, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Queensland apprentice rides five-timer at Warwick It isn’t too often an apprentice jockey outrides their 4kg claim in their first weekend of professional race riding, but … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 2 years ago Butler using assault as motivation ahead of NQ Carnival Rockhampton jockey Ashley Butler will make his much-anticipated return to the saddle at Townsville on Thursday following a fractured jaw, … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago The Golden Scenery shines for Cruz Tony Cruz believes The Golden Scenery is destined for Group level after the Australian import’s win in the Class 2 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Sanibel upsets in Tauranga feature Underrated mare Sanibel upset the applecart when she took out the Listed Team Wealleans Tauranga Classic (1400m) at Tauranga on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Nicole Irwin back in business after winning a treble at Darwin You could say that Nicole Irwin has got the spring back in her step after landing a treble at Fannie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 27, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Rhonda Wood impresses on debut at Riccarton Two-year-old filly Rhonda Wood overcame some unplanned travel and a rush to get her barrier certificate in the last seven … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Musigny Lass narrowly avoids disaster in Tauranga victory Trainer Ben Foote was blissfully unaware that his impressive Tauranga winner Musigny Lass had nearly blown her chances at the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ballarat Synthetic racing preview & best bets | Tuesday, June 28 The synthetic track at Ballarat Turf Club is set to host an eight-race on Tuesday afternoon and Horsebetting’s Victorian form … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Master Jamie lugs 65.5kg to win Rockhampton feature Master Jamie will now head to the Rockhampton Cup in a fortnight following his all-the-way win in Sunday’s $30,000 Tattersall’s … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Joao Moreira continues remarkable season with Sha Tin treble Joao Moreira is poised to surge over the 150-win milestone for the third time in Hong Kong after the Brazilian’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | June 27, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees eight meetings being held around the country on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mirimar lands double for Moroney stable Harbour Views has disappointed with his unplaced effort at Caulfield as Mirimar provided the Mike Moroney stable with a double … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago James McDonald reaches magic 100 milestone James McDonald has ridden 100 Sydney winners for the second season in a row after scoring on Kordia at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alfa Oro extends winning run at Caulfield The Matt Laurie-trained Alfa Oro has extended his winning sequence to four races with an impressive victory over 1100m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Famous silks shine in Group 3 Sapphire Stakes Sure Knee has given trainer Chris Waller a Doomben treble when she carried the famous Ingham family colours to victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Trumbull lands overdue win in Civic Stakes Trainer Kim Waugh was feeling a mixture of relief and satisfaction after Trumbull finally brought his best manners to the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Inquiry leads all the way in Spear Chief Inquiry has shown a brilliant turn of pace to lead all the way to win the Listed Spear Chief Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lucifer’s earns deserved Caulfield Reward Lucifer’s Reward has shown his toughness to win at Caulfield when lining up for a third metropolitan race in as … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Felicia races to impressive Caulfield win The Dean Binaisse-trained Felicia has returned to the winners’ circle with an impressive performance at Caulfield under Craig Williams … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Frankely Awesome back to form in McKell Newcastle trainer Kris Lees has produced the quinella in the Listed WJ McKell Cup with comeback mare Frankely Awesome defeating … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Dittman on the money for Waller in Cup win Jockey Luke Dittman has ensured he will get more rides from the Chris Waller stable after winning the Premiers Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rodd steers Mystery Shot to Caulfield win Star jockey Michael Rodd has ended the wait for his first city win since his return from Singapore, steering unbeaten … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kerrin McEvoy shows class on Sweet Thomas Kerrin McEvoy has an impeccable record in two-mile races and his experience has proven decisive aboard Sweet Thomas in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Oliver guides Saltpeter home at Caulfield After breaking his maiden status at Geelong, Saltpeter has come back in distance to claim the Vale Graham Salisbury Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Diamond scores timely win for Worthington Well-related filly Steel Diamond has provided a bright spot for trainer Rick Worthington with an impressive win in the opening … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Queen sweeps away rivals in Doomben win Caloundra filly Queen Sweeper has revived memories of owner-breeder Ross Cutts with her win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Morrissy steps up in distance at Caulfield Three-year-old Morrissy will be out to make it three wins from his past four starts when he steps up to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago King Of Hastings could press spring claims King Of Hastings will be out to add to the Anthony Freedman stable’s two-year-old city winners this season when he … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wet to suit Niccanova in Glasshouse Hcp Heavy rain on the Sunshine Coast is a boost for noted mudlark Niccanova in the Listed Glasshouse Handicap … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Drops Of Jupiter shoots for the stars at Ruakaka There will be an air of excitement at Ruakaka on Saturday when Drops of Jupiter makes his debut in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Everest slot put up for tender Racing NSW has opened a tender process for the vacant slot in The Everest formerly owned by Damion Flower’s Jadeskye … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago How tough is Shamal? Only Ken Duncan really knows just how tough Shamal is. And that’s not just the courage the Zabeel eight-year-old gelding … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wife of disqualified trainer set to train The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal has ordered Dierdre Hope, wife of disqualified trainer Shannon Hope, be granted a restricted … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sacred Elixir back in New Zealand Group 1 winner Sacred Elixir returned to New Zealand from his former Hong Kong base on Wednesday morning and a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Collett sets his sights on Gold As the latest member of the Group One jockey ranks, Jason Collett heads into the Civic Stakes program at Rosehill … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Special delivers Zac Purton has always said it would be a difficult task for him to match Moreira’s single season record of … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Quest flies to the win Flying Quest (115lb) arrowed wide down the home straight to land last night’s (Wednesday, 26 June) Happy Valley trophy contest, … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago True Grit’s bravery keeps Size in the driving seat True Grit showed his resilience to win the finale at Happy Valley last night (Wednesday, 26 June) for champion trainer … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Big Caloundra track suits Terra Sancta The return to racing on her favourite Australian track is expected to help New Zealand mare Terra Sancta get back … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago RV sets new track preparation guidelines Racing Victoria has updated its guidelines for the preparation of race surfaces to come into effect from the start of … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Blue Comet to make mockery of big odds Consistent gelding Blue Comet is an outsider in the Sunshine Coast Guineas but trainer Noel Doyle thinks he is ready … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago James Winks in hit-and-run Sydney trip Melbourne jockey James Winks is making a rare winter visit to Sydney for four rides, three of them for the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Top 2yos to clash at Sunshine Coast Trainer Matt Dunn’s decision to run Karaja has added another element to the two-year-old race at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bowman admits Winx campaign took a toll Champion jockey Hugh Bowman will return to race riding next month, two months after he took an indefinite break following … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Michael Hellyer after another Guineas win Jockey Michael Hellyer is set to deliver another local win on Baccarat Baby in the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Williams takes premiership lead at Valley A winning double to Craig Williams at Moonee Valley has taken the six-time premiership winner to a one-win lead in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx odds-on favourite to win Winx Stakes Winx has opened at $1.10 to win her own race, the Winx Stakes, her expected return ahead of a tilt … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Strong Chris Waller team for Rosehill card Record-setting trainer Chris Waller will have a strong team at his home track at Rosehill but Sydney’s weather could play … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Avdulla increases Sydney premiership lead Brenton Avdulla has ridden a double at Canterbury to strengthen his grip on the Sydney jockeys’ premiership … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Betting tips & full form for Pakenham, Thursday June 28 VICTORIA’S Thursday race meet takes place at Pakenham this Thursday as the outer Melbourne suburb hosts a stacked nine race … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Summer Sham poised to resume at Caulfield Group Two winner Summer Sham is back for a late-season campaign which will begin in an 1100m race for fillies … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Doomben win a painful reminder for Laxon Co-trainer Sheila Laxon has had a chequered history with the family of Checkmate Lad, a strong winner over a staying … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Kembla Grange betting tips & full form for Thursday, June 28 NSW’S headline meet is at Kembla Grange this Thursday as the popular rural track hosts a solid eight race card … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bright Eyes wins in second start at Valley Two-year-old Bright Eyes has claimed a city win at her second start and trainer Shea Eden believes the filly will … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Lady Lira in line for stakes test Promising juvenile Lady Lira has put herself in the running for a crack at a late season black type feature … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Northern focus for smart sprinter Black type winner Astor is unlikely to be straying too far from home next season. “She’s a real 1200m horse … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Distance challenge for steeplechaser In-form jumper Justa Charlie will be heading into unfamiliar territory on Saturday. The rising 10-year-old’s depths of stamina will be … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Luck to turn Bullitt’s way in G3 Guineas Trainer Chris Anderson believes if any horse deserves luck in the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas it is his gelding … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jockey Damian Browne banned for two months Leading jockey Damian Browne has been suspended for two months after being found guilty on a handling charge from Caloundra … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Regan Bayliss to ride Redkirk in July Cup Regan Bayliss will be reunited with Redkirk Warrior with Lindsay Park planning to run the sprinter in the July Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gold Coast Turf Club to run Beaudesert Gold Coast Turf Club’s chief executive Steve Lines is confident his club’s acquisition of management rights to the Beaudesert club … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chris Waller to open Gold Coast stable Chris Waller has confirmed he will open a 20-horse stable on the Gold Coast to be managed by Paul Shailer … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Frankie Dettori to miss more G1 meetings Frankie Dettori will not be back in action until the July Festival at Newmarket at the earliest … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing NSW adjourn strangles inquiry Racing NSW stewards have adjourned an inquiry into the alleged non-reporting of strangles by Godolphin last year after requesting additional … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tough as titanium win for Titaness at Newcastle TITANESS stamped herself as a filly to follow when breaking through for her first career win over 1350m at Newcastle … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Matt Smith weighs up home or away for Town Group One placegetter Faraway Town will run at either Rosehill or Caloundra depending on barrier draws … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago I Am Gypsy to step out for Dale stable Stakes-placed sprinting mare I Am Gypsy is a recent addition to the Matthew Dale stable and is entered to run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Quaddie tips for Thursday, June 29 races at Ballarat THIS week’s quaddie sticks to the rural Victorian motif, this time coming at you from the beautiful surrounds of Ballarat … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Kingsbridge set for Highway Handicap debut Cameron Crockett has a two-pronged attack on the Highway Handicap at Rosehill with experienced campaigner Barbass and Kingsbridge … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago It’s So Obvious breaks her maiden in emphatic fashion A HUGE roar erupted from the crowd at Newcastle on Tuesday when short-priced favourite It’s So Obvious broke through for … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Paul Shailer returns to work with Waller camp in Queensland A SUCCESSFUL New Zealand partnership between Chris Waller and Paul Shailer is set to be rekindle – this time in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Divine Mr Artie ready for racetrack return Trainer Brendan McCarthy is looking forward to Divine Mr Artie’s latest campaign, believing the gelding has returned better than ever … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Preferment set to stand for stud in New Zealand FOUR-TIME group one winner Preferment will take up stud duty by Brighthill Farm after the son of Zabeel was acquired … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago John Bateman has a purpose at Warwick Farm Common Purpose will attempt to bring his winning form to Sydney after breaking through at Goulburn after a frustrating four … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Team Godolphin take out the first two races at Newcastle TEAM Godolphin got the day off to a fantastic start on Newcastle on Tuesday, winning the opening two races. Their … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Alma’s Rossa chasing first city victory The Matthew Williams-trained Alma’s Rossa will be out to register her first city win at Sandown in a stepping stone … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tivaci gets another shot at a Guineas win The Mike Moroney-trained colt Tivaci will continue his Queensland campaign in the Group Three Sunshine Coast Guineas with Damian Browne … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Kathy O’Hara suspended over phone use Group One-winning rider Kathy O’Hara has been suspended for her fourth offence relating to the use of a mobile phone … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Perth jockey William Pike sets standard William Pike has set a Perth riding record for the season on his way to his eighth premiership and first … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx to have three Sydney spring starts Cox Plate winner Winx will build up to her defence of the Cox Plate with three weight-for-age races in Sydney … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Qld trainers keen to travel south Several Queensland trainers are keen to target upcoming races in NSW with some of their winter carnival performers … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Happy Trails’ work to decide his future Paul Beshara says the next six weeks will determine whether Happy Trails still has the competitiveness for a spring campaign … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Happy Trails’ work to decide his future Paul Beshara says the next six weeks will determine whether Happy Trails still has the competitiveness for a spring campaign … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tas Derby winner to make Melbourne debut Jerilderie Letter has a win over subsequent Group One winner Howard Be Thy Name and will make his Victorian debut … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vergara looking to bow out a winner Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping to send Vergara out a winner when the mare has her final start in the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Saluter among Glasshouse entries The Robert Heathcote-trained Saluter, a close second in the Healy Stakes, is among the nominations for the Glasshouse Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Cup hope Current Mirotic unplaced in Japan Marialite has earned ballot exemption from the Caulfield Cup with her G1 win in Japan with Melbourne Cup contender Current … Read More View the full article

Two-time grade 2 winner Hoist the Gold looks to get back on track June 29 as he drops in class to the listed $250,000 Kelly's Landing Stakes at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Many of the top 2-year-olds in the country will race this summer at Saratoga or Del Mar. But those tracks are not unique to having quick juveniles—a fact on display June 30 when Churchill Downs hosts a pair of $225,000 stakes for juveniles.View the full article

WinStar Farm stallion and freshman sire Promises Fulfilled is represented by his first winner June 26 when Coastland captured a maiden special weight at Thistledown.View the full article

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is seeking photos for the 2025 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Calendar. Submissions for TAA's fourth annual calendar photo contest will be accepted July 1 through July 31. Entries should feature a registered Thoroughbred that is either currently residing at or was rehomed by a TAA-accredited organization. For other details on submissions, visit: thoroughbredaftercare.org/calendar-contest/ “The calendar contest is a unique opportunity to showcase not only some of our accredited organizations but also the remarkable abilities and success stories of Thoroughbreds in their second careers,” said TAA's Marketing & Communications Director Samantha Smith. “These photos celebrate the versatility and achievements of Thoroughbreds, highlighting their journeys from the racetrack to new, fulfilling roles. We use these images not only for the calendar but across various platforms throughout the year, including social media, to inspire and engage our supporters. We look forward to all the exciting pictures that are submitted to us each year.” The post Fourth Annual TAA Calendar Photo Contest Open July 1 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horsemen who are alleging a “present and clear danger” because of a decade's worth of purportedly uncorrected safety issues at Camarero Race Track continue to legally spar with the corporate owners of Puerto Rico's only track and the gaming commission that regulates the island's racing. In response to an Apr. 26 federal lawsuit filed by the Puerto Rico Horse Owners Association, Inc. (PRHOA), both the owners of the track and the Gaming Commission of Puerto Rico filed responses in the United States District Court of Puerto Rico this month that don't specifically contest the alleged safety hazards, but instead plead that the case should be dismissed for failure to state a claim and because a federal court is not the proper jurisdiction to decide the issue. Camarero's June 9 motion to dismiss stated that, “Treating all the allegations of the [lawsuit] as true and drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of the plaintiff, this claim should be dismissed in its entirety, with prejudice, against the appearing defendant, as plaintiff cannot prove any set of facts in support of its claim which would entitle it to relief.” Camarero's filing continued: “Plaintiff's only federal claim against Camarero its immaterial to the facts alleged in the Complaint and made solely for the purpose of obtaining jurisdiction, as no federal statutes apply to the facts alleged by Plaintiff against Camarero.” The gaming commission, in a separate motion to dismiss filed June 4, made a different argument for the case to get tossed out of court. “In essence, Plaintiff alleges that the Commission failed to maintain the Thoroughbred racetrack at Hipódromo Camarero, resulting in unsafe conditions for riders and Thoroughbreds, causing damages to Plaintiff. However, PRHOA's claims against the Commission fail to establish a legal basis for liability because the Commission, as a regulatory body, does not execute the maintenance of the racetrack. “Moreover, the facts do not establish a state action, nor do they amount to a constitutional violation. Also, the Commission is protected under the immunity provided by the Eleventh Amendment of the US Constitution,” the commission's filing stated. Regarding the Eleventh Amendment, the commission stated, “Federal courts have limited authority in suits against state governments. States are immune from suits in federal court brought by their own citizens. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is treated like a state for these purposes.” The commission also made this assertion: “There is no doubt that the Commission regulates Camarero's activities and must ensure that Camarero follows the applicable regulations. But that, in itself, is not sufficient nexus between the alleged conduct (not giving proper maintenance to the Racetrack) and the Commission.” The PRHOA on June 24 filed written opposition to dismissing the case. “Camarero cannot reject or deny its participation in the factual scenario on which the Complaint is premised,” the PRHOA filing stated. “The condition of the Racetrack resulting in the suspension of the official races and the morning workouts, coupled with the injuries suffered by the Thoroughbreds owned by the members of PRHOA, have caused PRHOA's members substantial damages, estimated in not less than $500,000.00, due to the resulting loss of purse money and of the investment therein… “The lack of action by the Commission and its members [in] in concert with Camarero [constitute] an illegal violation of PRHOA and its members' civil rights, in violation of the Fourth, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth and Fourteenth Amendments of the Constitution and 42 USC section 1983. Said acts and omissions are grossly negligent or intentional and taken in reckless disregard and deliberate indifference of the rights of PRHOA and its members,” the PRHOA filing stated. Camarero Race Track gallop out | T.D. Thornton The PRHOA had claimed in its Apr. 26 lawsuit that despite several years of official complaints lodged to address the alleged safety issues, the gaming commission and track management have purportedly ignored the horse owners' repeated calls for safety upgrades. The PRHOA also cited a history of cancelled racing and training, on both dry and wet tracks. The PRHOA, among other demands, wants a federal judge to compel Camarero and the commission “to immediately grant access” to John Passero, the noted track-safety consultant who years ago served as the track superintendent at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course. Passero was recently retained by the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association as a consultant when problems emerged at those two tracks, and is widely recognized as a national expert in his field. The PRHOA had previously asked for Passero to be furnished with whatever historical track safety study and maintenance data the commission and Camarero have compiled, “as well as all expert reports on the Racetrack by experts issued during the years 2019 to 2024,” so that Passero can “submit a report with his recommendations on the condition of the Racetrack.” Those requests, which were made earlier this year, went unmet, according to the lawsuit. The PRHOA's suit alleges that Camarero, “since 2016 suffers from dangerous conditions…in particular [in] its final stretch in the mile and one-sixteenth area…due to having consistency problems, unevenness, problems of humidity, lack of compaction and lack of effective maintenance, among others.” The complaint detailed two years of efforts by the PRHOA to try to remedy the safety issues by filing official complaints with the commission and by bringing the issue before an administrative law judge. The PRHOA's June 24 filing claimed that the case is indeed suitable for a federal court, primarily because by importing and exporting simulcast signals, “Camarero is engaged in interstate commerce under the Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978.” The post Camarero Horsemen Spar In Federal Court With Track, Commission Over Alleged Safety Issues appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It could happen this weekend at Woodbine. But if not, it won't be that much longer before Emma-Jayne Wilson reaches one of the most significant milestones of her a career. She has $89,920,723 (US) in career earnings, just $206,311 behind Julie Krone, widely recognized as the greatest female rider ever. Wilson, 41, is a lot like Krone. Neither wanted to be known as good girl jockeys, but just good jockeys, period. But Wilson understands that the upcoming accomplishment would not be recognized if she were not a woman. The leading all-time leader in money earned is John Velazquez, who is still going strong and had amassed $480,922,616 in earnings. “I don't want to focus on gender as a big thing in racing,” she said. “But I am well aware of the milestone and the path that has been paved for us to be successful. Learning about these records and seeing them being broke leads to more opportunities for more women to be equal in the game. That's what make it important for me.” But how will she feel when she owns the title? “I'm not sure how I will feel,” Wilson said. “It's been a steady progression to get there and I've known about it for a while. It's not about besting any aspect of Julie's career or the records she holds. It's more about being able to continue on the path she's paved for us with her achievements. We're both very strong advocates for equality for women in sports and in particular racing. That milestone of reaching the earnings records means I just get to join her in the accomplishment.” Wilson, who is from Brampton, Ontario, broke into the business in 2004. She rode her first winner, Ali Olah (Bold and Flashy), in an Aug. 28 race at Fort Erie that year. It didn't take her long to get going. Winning back-to-back Sovereign Awards as Canada's top apprentice in 2005 and 2006, she took home an Eclipse Award as the top bug in Northern America in 2006. Emma-Jayne Wilson | Michael Burns As so often happens, her numbers went down after she lost her apprentice allowance, but that didn't change her resolve. She knew that her days of dominating Woodbine wouldn't last forever, and they didn't. But she knew she had what it took to be a top five rider and has made that happen. Riding for 20 years she has had only two relatively small injuries. She's been the steadiest and, perhaps, most reliable member among the Woodbine jockey colony. From 2021 through 2023, she rode 253 winners, 87 one year and 83 in each of the other two years. Steady but not spectacular, she kept compiling numbers, so much so that she kept inching closer to Krone's record. It's been all about showing up and doing your job. “You need the support of the owner and you need the horses to show up on the day. But you also have to stay resilient and stay true to our love of the game,” she said. “There have been ups and downs in my career, injuries, slumps. You have to stay as resilient as you can stay and stay focused on the task at hand. This weekend I will focus on each horse and getting the best out of each one. I won't be focusing on the record.” Riding almost exclusively at Woodbine, she picked up the biggest win of her career in the 2007 Queen's Plate which she won aboard Mike Fox (Giant's Causeway). “I am Canadian and Woodbine is my home,” she said. “I grew up with Woodbine 20 minutes from me. I grew up watching the Queen's Plate. To have that as a feather in my cap is massive. I remember the day when I wrote it down on my list of goals, that I would win the Queen's Plat. It was a dream.” Officially, Wilson will break Krone's record, but to understand the careers both have had you need to dig behind the numbers. Wilson has had 1,896 winners while Krone had 3,704. The only reason Wilson has come anywhere close to Krone's record is that purses have exploded since 2003, when Krone retired. That's among the reasons Wilson doesn't want to steal the spotlight from Krone, but she's very happy sharing it. “To be compared favorably to Julie gives me a chance to be a role model,” she said. “I have twin daughters and they are seven. I am their role model, but I want to be more than that. I want to be a role model for everyone. I went to Saudi Arabia and rode in one of the first International Jockey challenges there. That was an opportunity to just be a female jockey and showcase what I can do and what all female riders can do. It's an opportunity to show that we, despite our gender, are equal.” The post Emma Jayne Wilson About To Surpass Krone’s Earning Record appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Two-time grade 2 winner Hoist the Gold looks to get back on track June 29 as he drops in class to the listed $250,000 Kelly's Landing Stakes at Churchill Downs.View the full article

The opening day of the Tattersalls Ireland 50th Derby Sale saw 10 lots sell for six-figure sums, with a top price of €175,000 given for the already-named Boedic (Fr) (lot 86). Tom Malone struck the opening bid for the No Risk At All (Fr) gelding at €100,000, but it was Harold Kirk, buying for Willie Mullins, who proved to be successful. “That was a bit of a shock!” said Kirk when referencing Malone's starting bid. “This horse was my number one for today. He is by one of my favourite sires and the dam was a very good cross-country mare, which we love as we have had some very good horses out of cross-country mares. “He is a stunning individual and has fantastic movement–he just ticked every box. Every time I saw him I loved him more and he is for an owner in Willie's yard.” The gelding was offered by Creighmore Stables, whose Michael O'Brien, a second-season consignor, spent three years working with Walter Connors before branching out on his own. “My first thought was that I hope someone else goes on!” joked O'Brien when asked of his reaction to Malone's opening bid. “I was hoping that he was going to be an important horse today–a lot of people told me that they thought he is the nicest here today. I am delighted that he is going to Willie Mullins.” Norman Williamson's Oak Tree Farm was the day's leading consignor with three of its four lots offered selling for at least €90,000. The top-priced of the trio was the already-named Bouffan Has (Fr) (Doctor Dino {Fr}) (lot 103), a half-brother to the talented hurdler Botox Has (Fr) (Dream Well {Fr}). He sold to Mags O'Toole for €170,000. The Lakefield Farm-consigned Sunshineway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) (lot 169), a half-brother to the Listed winner and Group 3-placed Flat runner Styledargent (Fr) (Style Vendome {Fr}), was another highlight of day one when going to Ross Doyle for €170,000, while lots 115 and 177 were best of the rest when selling for €120,000 apiece. Lot 115, the Baroda Stud-consigned Crystal Ocean (GB) gelding out of the Yeats (Ire) mare Carrowmore (Ire), was bought by Harold Kirk, Willie Mullins and M. V. Magnier, while the Jukebox Jury (Ire) gelding from Brook Lodge Stud went the way of Kevin Ross Bloodstock. Day one ended with 142 horses being sold (78% clearance rate) for a total of €6,656,500 at an average of €46,877 and a median of €39,000. The second day of the 50th Derby Sale begins at 10.30am on Thursday. The post Mullins and Kirk Secure Top Lot on Day One of 50th Derby Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

2nd-BAQ, $100k, Alw, 3yo/up, 1m, post time: 2:06 p.m. EDT The word was out on DONEGAL MOMENTUM (Uncle Mo) for his local debut over six muddy furlongs May 16, and he ran to the money, shooting clear in the stretch to graduate by a whopping 8 1/4 lengths and earning a strong 92 Beyer Speed Figure to become a no-brainer 'TDN Rising Star'. A $375,000 Keeneland September purchase in 2022, the dark bay colt looks to negotiate a mile from the inside gate Thursday afternoon. Javier Castellano has a return engagement aboard the 4-5 morning-line favorite for trainer Tom Morley. TJCIS PPs 3rd-CD, $120k, Msw, 2yo, 6f, post time: 5:58 p.m. EDT Bred by the late Bob Lothenbach, SANDMAN (Tapit) only galloped under-tack ahead of this year's OBS March Sale, but was purchased by West Point Thoroughbreds, D J Stable and C J Stable for $1.2 million as part of the owner's dispersal. That transaction took place about six weeks after this colt's Grade III-winning half-sister She Can't Sing (Bernardini) was sold to Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa for $1.1 million and 14-year-old dam Distorted Music (Distorted Humor) fetched $375,000 from Springhouse Farm at Fasig-Tipton in February. Distorted Music is a half-sister to Grade III-placed Zinzay (Smart Strike), the dam of SW & MGSP Moon Over Miami (Malibu Moon) and the third dam includes G1 Dubai World Cup winner and 'TDN Rising Star' Mystic Guide (Ghostzapper). Voodoo Daddy (Good Magic) sold for $49,000 at Keeneland November in 2022 before blossoming into a $370,000 Fasig-Tipton July yearling. Tap Into This (Tapit), a half-brother to 'TDN Rising Star' Extra Anejo (Into Mischief), cost Chief Stipe Scharbauer $525,000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale and has the rail for his career unveiling. TJCIS PPs 1.2 Milly – Hip 173 out of Tapit & Distorted Music @OBSSales @RenCarothers @LuisAtTampa @Mannysanz_53 @EZNickStables @HorseRaceSite pic.twitter.com/U1Zs83lVrQ — Bucket Bomber (@Bucket_Bomber) March 12, 2024 The post ‘Rising Star’ Stretching Out at the Big A appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A total of 28 students celebrated June 26 after successfully completing a comprehensive six-month programme designed to prepare them for careers in the thoroughbred industry. The ceremony feting the 2024 Class of the Thoroughbred Breeding Management Course took place at the Irish National Stud, Co Kildare. The event, hosted by Leo Powell, began with formal addresses from Irish National Stud Board Member Clodagh Kavanagh, who delivered a speech on behalf of Chairman Dan Flinter and CEO Cathal Beale. Grace Hamilton (USA) and Tadgh McGuinness (Ireland) delivered a keynote speech on behalf of the class, expressing their gratitude to all the lecturers, staff, industry hosts and all who helped them throughout their journey on the course. During the ceremony several graduates were recognised for their outstanding performance and contributions, including Tadhg McGuinness – Continuous Assessment Award; Luke Kevin – Best Portfolio of Assignments; Kayla Bracken – Veterinary Exam Award; Shane Loughnane – Equine Business Award. Additionally, the INS 'Jonathan Fitzpatrick Business Internship' was awarded to Ian Hyland from Co. Kildare, who will commence his internship with the INS in July, while the Goffs Internship was awarded to Orla Hassett, Co. Waterford. Loughnane, the recipient of the Irish Field “Blue Hen” Award, was presented with a cheque for €250 and a trophy for his winning article which will be published in The Irish Field in the coming weeks. Each year, gold and silver medals are awarded to the top two achieving students. This year the prestigious gold medal was presented to Loughnane, who demonstrated an outstanding performance in all aspects of the course with the silver medal being awarded to Grace Hamilton. “Our graduates this year have shown an extraordinary commitment to their studies and the Thoroughbred breeding industry,” said Anne Channon, Education Manager. “We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and excited to see them contribute to the future of the Thoroughbred industry. The Complete Class of 2024 Brady Betlamini (Canada), Luke Bleahen (Ireland), Kayla Bracken (USA), Gwen Browne (Ireland) – recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Mikey Cooke (Ireland), Cillian Cosgrave (Ireland), Luis Ettedgui (Venezuela) – recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Wyatt Goodin (USA), Amber Gray (Australia) – recipient of the HTBA Scholarship, Jamie Griffin (New Zealand) – recipient of the TBA scholarship, Grace Hamilton (USA) – recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Orla Hassett (Ireland), Ian Hyland (Ireland), Caitlin Jourdan (South Africa) – recipient of the South African Scholarship, Paul Kehoe (Ireland), Luke Kevin (Ireland), Shane Loughnane (Ireland) – recipient of the Gerry Dilger Equine Scholarship, Cathal Mariga (Ireland), Henrique Marquez (Brazil), Eliza McCalmont (UK), Darcy McGrath (Australia), Tadhg McGuinness (Ireland), Mark Moloney (Ireland), Katel Molony (Ireland), Tara Murphy (Ireland), Lola Queck (Germany), Broke Ward (Australia), Alice Wilkinson (New Zealand) – recipient of the NZTBA Scholarship. The post Irish National Stud Thoroughbred Breeding Management Class of 2024 Graduates appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

2nd-Thistledown, $33,400, Msw, 6-26, 2yo, 5f, 1:00.24, ft, 1 1/2 lengths. COASTLAND (c, 2, Promises Fulfilled–Mother Nature, by Winslow Homer) debuted as a 5-2 shot here. The homebred was second last up the backstretch, but he was under a drive to the outside around the far turn. Utilizing a full-head of steam, the 2-year-old secured the front at the sixteenth marker and won by 1 1/2 lengths over Freedom Stance (American Freedom). A half-sister to SW Faction Cat (Wildcat Heir), the winner's unraced dam is responsible for a yearling filly by Take Charge Indy and she foaled a filly by Improbable Apr. 4. Coastland is the first winner out of 28 foals of racing age for his freshman sire (by Shackleford). Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $22,840. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV . O/B-WinStar Farm, LLC & Blazing Meadows Farm (OH); T-Timothy E. Hamm. The post Freshman Sire Promises Fulfilled Receives First Winner At Thistledown appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wednesday's Listed Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Naas Oaks Trial looked a hot contest beforehand and it proved just that as The Aga Khan unearthed another 2024 Classic contender in Hanalia (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}–Hanakiyya {Ire}, by Danehill Dancer {Ire}). Settled in rear by Ben Coen early, the 16-1 shot who had taken a 10-furlong Curragh maiden last month was in the right place with the pace on up front and the pressure turned up in early straight. Launched wide to overhaul the Ger Lyons representative Bellezza (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Ballydoyle's Greenfinch (Justify) inside the final 150 yards, the Johnny Murtagh-trained relative of Sea The Stars' dual Derby hero Harzand (Ire) stayed on to beat that pair by 3/4 of a length and a short head respectively. 16-1 winner of the Listed highlight! Hanalia (Sea The Stars) swoops and finishes best of all up in class in the @alshiraaracing @IrishEBF_ Naas Oaks Trial for @BenCoen2 and @JohnnyMurtagh pic.twitter.com/dB8h8hxXju — Racing TV (@RacingTV) June 26, 2024 The post Sea The Stars’ Hanalia Books her Irish Oaks Ticket at Naas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Being called a square isn’t usually a compliment but when Barry Purdon says it about Merlin it is meant with love. And a warning. The $1million Race by Grins winner is back to work with trainer Purdon and partner Scott Phelan, one of a trio they have being aimed at the New Zealand Cup in November. The red hot stable also have Miracle Mile runner-up Sooner The Better and unbelievable Taylor Mile/Messenger winner Mach Shard for the great race, giving them rare control over their own build-up. By having three genuine open class stars they can plan where and when they race and their trio alone will go a long way to ensuring races like the Spring Cup and Holmes D G get off the ground in the north during the spring, something which has been doubtful on occasions in the last decade. Consistent and confirmed lead-up races will provide the stable with certainty about their early season targets as Purdon has tended to prefer keeping his New Zealand Cup horses in the north for as long as possible before launching his Canterbury assault. “All three of them are back in work and we couldn’t be happier with them,” says Purdon. “Mach Shard actually never really went out of work, being an older horse we kept him jogging every few days but Merlin and Sooner The Better had good spells. “They both look great but Merlin has developed even more. He looks like a square.” By square Purdon doesn’t mean somebody who is good at maths and goes to bed early, he means Merlin is also as wide as he is long, the four-year-old pacer having developed a body builder physique. He has clearly developed into a stronger horse than arch rival Don’t Stop Dreaming, that strength one of the reasons he was able to over-power him in the Race by Grins at Cambridge in April. “He looks so strong and that can only help this campaign so to have three genuinely top class horses who raced so well in the first half of the year is very exciting looking forward to the second half.” That serves as a powerful warning to his local rivals because if Merlin is getting strong he could well be our best pacer over the next year or longer. The Purdon/Phelan power players don’t stop there for a stable that has already won a NZ-leading $1,572,332 in stakes as the half way stage of the harness season with 34 winners from just 119 starters. They also have star three-year-olds Duchess Megxit and Cold Chisel and a small army of talented juveniles suggesting they have the strongest racing team in New Zealand for the back end of 2024. None of those will be at Alexandra Park tonight but Purdon/Phelan still have a major winning hope in both the main pace as well as an unlucky last start runner in Isla’s Son in race 9, the Book Now for Mid-winter Christmas at Alex Park Mobile Trot. He really should win second-up after a long layoff caused by a quarter crack. Artisan (R7, No.5) is nearing the end of her racing career as the broodmare paddock beckons but finds herself in a winnable Commercial Realty Winter Cup. “She probably only has a few starts left before she retires but she is a good standing start mare and this looks a really suitable race,” says Purdon. Earlier in the night the unbeaten Arna Donnelly-trained Mako will try to extend that sequence to three wins and even from a second line draw looks the one to beat in the Classique Landscapers Mobile Pace. View the full article

Dream Team One Racing Stable's well-related ANAKARINA (f, 2, Vekoma–Tacit Approval, by Tapit) catapulted her boom freshman sire (by Candy Ride {Arg}) back into the lead for first-crop winners (with nine) after blitzing her rivals from front Wednesday at Churchill Downs to become a 'TDN Rising Star'. A homebred half-sister to the globetrotting Grade II Cigar Mile Handicap hero Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft), Anakarina was off at odds of 3.89-1 and hit the ground running from the three hole, leading a good-looking and well-pedigreed bunch on paper through an opening quarter-mile in :22.05. Showing no signs of stopping around the turn and into the stretch, Anakarina remained under light hand urging from Tyler Gaffalione past a half in :44.99 and kept on nicely to graduate by three lengths. Reliable Source ( Volatile), off at an overlaid 8-1 from a 3-1 morning line, was shuffled back to about third last with two furlongs to race, but made stealthy inside progress in the stretch and split rivals with good energy to complete the exacta. Empress Julia (Uncle Mo) drew in from the also-eligibles and ran well from her widest draw to be third. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0. O/B-Dream Team One Racing Stable (KY); T-Dallas Stewart. #3 ANAKARINA ($9.78) breaks fast under @Tyler_Gaff who sits chilly for the Race 4 victory at Churchill Downs. The 2YO filly by @SpendthriftFarm's Vekoma is trained by @DallasStewart3 and owned by Dream Team One Racing Stable. pic.twitter.com/ho0FbdOskJ — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) June 26, 2024 The post Anakarina A ‘TDN Rising Star’ For the White-Hot Vekoma appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Renowned equestrian Katie Jerram-Hunnable MVO and her husband Chris have partnered with Newmarket Racecourses in support of the Retraining of Racehorses' (RoR) programme Horses For Courses, it was announced on Wednesday. Launched in 2023 and supported by Godolphin, Horses For Courses showcases the care given and opportunities available to racehorses once their racing days come to an end. The programme has so far seen 15 racecourses adopt an equine ambassador. Having first sat on a horse at the age of five and competed at the Horse of the Year Show every year since she was 10, Katie has evented, trained and shown horses throughout her life. Her connection to racing includes riding in point to points and assisting her father with the training of racehorses. Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, said, “We are delighted to be involved in Horses For Courses, as we continue to work to showcase our commitment to welfare before, during and after a racehorse's career. “It is a fantastic initiative and gives us the chance to have our stars from the racecourse return back to the track. Most importantly, it gives us the opportunity to tell the narrative of what happens to racehorses once they have finished racing. This is already happening across a number of racecourses and we are excited it will be launching here at Newmarket. “I am delighted to announce we have partnered with Katie Jerram-Hunnable and her husband Chris who will be our Newmarket Ambassadors. They have a fantastic group of ex-racehorses who we will have the opportunity to follow and learn about what they have been doing. “One of their horses is Barbers Shop, owned by The King, who has won many RoR classes at the Horse of the Year Show. We look forward to welcoming Barbers Shop and also First Receiver, who is also owned by The King. He began his racing journey here at Newmarket and has now started doing classes.” Jerram-Hunnable added, “Both Chris and I are very excited to become Newmarket Ambassadors for the RoR's Horses For Courses programme. We have always been passionate supporters of RoR's work and are delighted to be able to support and promote it in this way.” The post Newmarket Signs up to RoR’s Horses For Courses with New Partnership appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Scylla headlines the $500,000 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs June 29 as the 6-5 favorite. Despite the accolades accrued by her five competitors, they are distantly listed from 4-1 to 6-1, proof of the expectations on Scylla's back.View the full article

King's Sword dominated a quality field in the Teio Sho June 26 at Oi Racecourse, adding his name to the potential roster of Japanese international contenders.View the full article

A share in G1SW Zarak (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}-Zarkava {Ire}, by Zamindar) realized €740,000 from Laurent Benoit, acting on behalf of Haras Voltaire, during Wednesday's Arqana Pop-Up Sale. Additionally, a share by Hello Youmzain (Fr) (Kodiac {GB}-Spasha {GB}), by Shamardal) was also knocked down to Benoit, this time bidding for Haras des Sablonnets, for €180,000. The leading sire in France by black-type winners, the Aga Khan Studs stallion has produced this year's Classic-winning Metropolitan (Fr), that took the G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains as well as Haya Zark (Fr) and Zagrey (Fr), victorious in the G1 Prix Ganay and G1 Grosser Preis von Baden, respectively. Freshman sire Hello Youmzain, a Group 2 winner at two and a Group 1 winner at three and four, has already sired Electrolyte (Ire), runner-up in the G2 Coventry S. at Royal Ascot last week. The post Zarak Share Brings €740K on Arqana Online appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Mark Avison has joined Tattersalls as Paddocks Manager, replacing long-serving Jason Treverrow. Spending almost three decades in the Ministry of Defence, highlighted by the roles of Riding Master and Operations Manager within the Household Cavalry, Avison also served as the director of Equine Care Horse Trust for eight years. Avison also represented Great Britain at the International Military Event and was top military rider for three years at the London International Horse Show. “My career to date naturally fits with the management of stabling during sales and the grounds staff as part of the Park Paddocks team,” said Mark Avison. “Tattersalls is a company which I have always admired and I look forward to working with Tattersalls clients and staff in ensuring the sales run as smoothly as possible.” The post Mark Avison Joins Tattersalls as Paddocks Manager appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The challenges and opportunities for the future sustainability of the thoroughbred breeding and bloodstock industry were explored in-depth by speakers, panellists and delegates at the annual TBA Bloodstock Conference, held on Tuesday at Tattersalls. Two hundred breeders, owners, enthusiasts and industry professionals convened at Park Paddocks for the full-day event hosted by leading broadcaster and racing journalist, Lydia Hislop. The conference was opened by TBA chairman Philip Newton, who discussed the current challenges facing the thoroughbred breeding industry and the need for transformational change to alter racing's finances. Newton also shared some insight into how incentives such as the Great British Bonus were having a positive impact, with further enhancements to the scheme just around the corner. Keynote speaker, trainer and founder of National Racehorse Week, Richard Phillips entertained delegates with some tales of his own pathway into the industry. Phillips also outlined the genesis of the popular National Racehorse Week initiative and its growth over the last few years, while the many afternoon events included a presentation from Dr Kanichi Kusano of the Japan Racing Association (JRA), who discussed the structure of Japanese racing built over a 30-year period. Claire Sheppard, TBA chief executive, said, “Once again we were delighted to welcome so many TBA members, industry stakeholders and bloodstock enthusiasts to our annual conference. “The expert speakers and panellists, combined with the extensive experience and expertise amongst the delegates themselves, meant we had some thought-provoking discussions on some of the key issues that we are facing as a sector and the chance to hear how other industries and professionals are overcoming similar challenges with new ideas and ways of working. Central to all of it, of course, is the thoroughbred. “We are very grateful to Lydia for hosting the event for a second year and to the expert speakers and panellists and all of our conference partners for their support of this event. A final thanks must go to Tattersalls for providing the venue, allowing us to put on this event. We are already looking forward to next year's event and will be canvassing the opinions of members and attendees for next year's programme.” Videos of each session from the day will be available to watch on TB-Ed, the TBA's online learning platform. The post TBA Bloodstock Conference Hosts Sessions on the Horse, People and Business appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

We're not quite halfway through the Flat season but Royal Ascot feels like a pivotal point. It's not just the fact that it coincides with the summer solstice (even though summer has really only just arrived in these parts) but it includes the first properly meaningful two-year-old contests along with a set of races for the Classic generation which start to underline the really serious prospects. While the yearling sales may tell one story of the popularity of stallions, one only needs to peruse the stakes race results on a regular basis to know that the reality is quite different. One feeds the other to a degree, but sales results are not entirely indicative of a stallion's success. And in measuring that success, there are of course a number of factors to take into account, not least the level of patronage and quality of mares each stallion has enjoyed at different stages of his career. The results from Royal Ascot, while reflecting a number of elite races, also include plenty of competitive handicaps and therefore offer a snapshot of the breeding scene in microcosm. What this year shows, as most others, is that, yes, the top stallions largely have done well, but so too have a number of names which have long ago fallen from fashionable grace despite the fact that they can, as they say, 'get a good one'. Thirty different sires supplied a Royal Ascot winner this year, with the horse we can still regard as the king, Galileo (Ire), the only one to have three: Kyprios (Ire), Illinois (Ire) and Uxmal (Ire) in the G1 Gold Cup, G2 Queen's Vase and the Queen Alexandra Stakes. Galileo's half-brother Sea The Stars (Ire) supplied two winners, as did his son Frankel (GB). The only stallion to be represented by two Group 1 winners at Royal Ascot was Dark Angel (Ire), and we will come on to him later. First, though, let's have a look at how this year's freshman sires are starting to shape up. First-season stallions Now, let's not get carried away, even though some of us have been doing so since late March. What happens later this year and into next season with their first three-year-old runners is what really matters for this batch of stallions but keeping an eye on each stallion's first two-year-old runners is irresistible. And, as alluded to, it can sometimes be a self-fulfilling prophecy that early success on the track leads to greater demand at the yearling sales – which will begin in the blink of an eye – and this in turn will drive greater demand from breeders next February. Sometimes, but not always. As things stand right now, Scat Daddy's son Sergei Prokofiev, who hit the ground running when Arizona Blaze won the first Irish juvenile race of the season back on March 18, is holding his position at the head of the table. Arizona Blaze has held his form, too, by winning the G3 Marble Hill Stakes and finishing third last week in the G2 Norfolk Stakes. The Amo Racing team has got behind Whitsbury Manor Stud's Sergei Prokofiev and own his other black-type winner to date, the Listed National Stakes winner Enchanting Empress (GB), who won twice prior to that but finished down the field in the G2 Queen Mary. 'Sergei' has had nine individual winners from 32 runners and is comfortably ahead of a three-strong chasing pack on five winners. That trio is comprised of Earthlight (Ire), Hello Youmzain (Fr) and Sands Of Mali (Fr), with the latter being the only other stallion in this group to have had a black-type winner so far. His son Ain't Nobody (Ire), who is now unbeaten in two starts, won the Windsor Castle Stakes, with the Sands Of Mali filly Aviation Time (Ire) taking third. Beyond this quartet there are plenty of young stallions starting to have greater representation on the track. Kameko has four winners on the board, including Juddmonte's six-length Pontefract winner Ardeur (GB), while Without Parole (GB) has three, and it is fair to expect both those stallions to feature more prominently in the second half of the season. Shamardal, who held some of the bragging rights last year when his son Blue Point (Ire) strolled to the top of the freshman championship, is well represented again this season, not just by the aforementioned Earthlight, but also Yeomanstown Stud's Shaman (Fr), who already has four winners to his name from 13 runners, and by Pinatubo (Ire), who is on three from nine runners. Big things are expected of the latter, who was himself a champion two-year-old whose early-season wins included the Woodcote and the Chesham. There's still plenty of time for his first crop to come to the fore. The two first-season sons of Farhh (GB) are also worth keeping an eye on. King Of Change (GB) was a surprise breeze-up star and he has two winners from his first three runners. Far Above (GB) has had 17 starters so far and three of them are winners. Over in France, alongside the Arc winner Ace Impact (Ire) at Haras de Beaumont stands Stunning Spirit (Ire), a George Strawbridge-bred Group 3-winning miler by Invincible Spirit (Ire). He is another with two winners on the board from only three runners. Second-season stallions Last year's top two in the freshman division, Darley's Blue Point (Ire) and Too Darn Hot (GB), have maintained their excellent starts by siring a Classic winner each – Rosallion (Ire) and Fallen Angel (GB). The former has enhanced his Irish 2,000 Guineas form with victory in the St James's Palace Stakes and everything he has done so far marks him out as a superior being. With seven black-type horses each this year they are flying high, and Too Darn Hot also has what looks to be the champion two-year-old in Australia, Broadsiding (Aus). What is worth noting is that Blue Point has had 134 runners this year for three stakes winners, and Too Darn Hot 83 for five stakes winners. From a much smaller sample, Study Of Man (Ire) has had three stakes winners from 41 runners, and a total of five group horses (winners or placed) compared to four and three for Too Darn Hot and Blue Point. On 7.32 per cent, the Lanwades resident has the highest strike-rate of black-type winners to runners of this group. Coolmore's Calyx (GB) also deserves a mention here. He had two Group 2 winners last year and though he is yet to notch a stakes winner in Europe this season, the Group 3 runners-up Eben Shaddad and Purple Lily (Ire), among his four black-type performers, are clearly both useful. The admirable Haatem (Ire), winner of the G3 Jersey Stakes and second in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, continues to fly the flag for his sire Phoenix Of Spain (Ire), who has three black-type horses to his name. Haras d'Etreham's City Light (Fr) has a very good percentage of winners to runners (currently 39 per cent – the highest of any in this group with more than 70 runners) and it should only be a matter of time before some of those are converted into stakes winners. He's one to watch. Proven stallions It is probably fair to say that all breeders or observers of the bloodstock scene have either a conscious or unconscious bias towards certain stallions. Some years ago, in a kind of racing version of the old Jack Spratt rhyme, Ed Harper commented that he is not really interested in races beyond a mile or 10 furlongs, while I replied that I was the exact opposite. Of course one must take note of the sprinters, and acknowledge the vital role they play in pedigrees, top and bottom, but from a pure enjoyment point of view, the middle-distance and staying races are the ones I find most absorbing. It is perhaps not surprising then that the winners of such races are put on a pedestal in my mind when they go to stud. For a long time I had a bias against horses who had gone to stud after only one season on the racecourse – I still don't think it should be encouraged but there is no denying that there are some decent stallions who have not raced at three. In fact, the stallion currently in pole position on the general sires' table, Dark Angel (Ire), is one of them. It wasn't that he couldn't race on, but the premature end to his racing career came about presumably to capitalise on his commercial value as the winner of the G1 Middle Park and G2 Mill Reef Stakes. It is academic now but the profile of so many of his runners suggest that he, like them, would have trained on and remained sound for seasons to come. Dark Angel is quite rightly the pride of Yeomanstown Stud and, with Group 1 winners Charyn (Ire) and Khaadem (Ire) to his credit last week, he is currently above Dubawi (Ire) and Kingman (GB) at the top of the list. Then of course there's Mehmas (Ire) – bred on the same Acclamation-Machiavellian cross as Dark Angel and similarly upwardly mobile, with 19 juvenile winners already on his tally this season. And while we are on this subject, it was the poor fertility of George Washington (Ire) that led to the early retirement of Holy Roman Emperor (Ire), who probably deserves a bit more love than he receives. His son Rashabar (Ire) served a timely reminder of that when winning the G2 Coventry Stakes last week. The Aga Khan Studs' Zarak (Fr) has signalled from the start of his career that he is a stallion to be taken seriously and he is really starting to hit his straps this season. His son Metropolitan (Fr) is now a Classic winner, while Haya Zark (Fr) won the G1 Prix Ganay and Zarakem (Fr) was second to Auguste Rodin (Ire) in the G1 Prince of Wales's Stakes last week after winning the G2 Prix d'Harcourt. Zarak has had 15 black-type performers so far this year – only one behind his stud-mate Siyouni (Fr) and second only to his own sire Dubawi when it comes to percentage of black-type winners to runners (6.48 per cent). Camelot (GB) is not far behind Zarak this season on that particular metric, with 5.88 per cent black-type winners to runners, thanks in part to Luxembourg (Ire) – who is now a Group 1 winner at two, three, four and five – as well as his Group winners Bluestocking (GB), Pensee Du Jour (Ire), Sevenna's Knight (Ire), Dare To Dream (Ire) and Los Angeles (Ire). The latter, who was third in the Derby, could yet take Sunday's Irish Derby. However, one of his biggest rivals for that prize is Ambiente Friendly (Ire), who is one of the horses behind a strong season to date for his sire Gleneagles (Ire). It is easy to see the G2 King Edward VII Stakes winner Calandagan (Fr) become a Group 1 winner for Gleneagles before too long, while further down the distance scale, Mill Stream (Ire) has won the G2 Duke of York Stakes and was third in Saturday's G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. The G3 Diomed Stakes winner Royal Scotsman (Ire) was another of Gleneagles's five black-type winners of the year and holds several Group 1 entries. The sires' championship may well have a very different feel to it by the season's end, though it is easy to see Lope De Vega (Ire), who has two Classic winners in the bag this season, taking higher order this year. The big question will be which one of them – if any – continues the level of consistency required to step forward and steal Frankel's crown. 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Jockey John Velazquez will make an appearance at Naas in Ireland on Wednesday afternoon as he attempts to take home his first winner on the Emerald Isle. The Hall of Famer, who has never ridden on Irish soil before, is signed on to guide Dermot Weld trainee De Janeiro (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) in the third race at Naas scheduled for 1:30 p.m. ET–a six-furlong maiden for 3-year-olds and up. The filly was last seen running third at Fairyhouse for Newtown Anner Stud Farm June 7. According to a story in The Racing Post, the reasoning behind Velazquez's presence at Naas is his relationship with Newtown Anner Stud's Maurice Regan. PJ Colville, Newtown Anner's racing manager told The Racing Post, “Johnny and Maurice Regan would be very good pals and they both live in New York. He's on holidays here with his family. He has had a few rides at Royal Ascot for us before.” The New York-based Hall of Famer rode during the Belmont at the Big A meet last Sunday, but according to The Racing Post, he could pick up some mounts during the three-day Irish Derby festival at The Curragh over the weekend. This story will be updated. The post John Velazquez Rides In Ireland For The First Time appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article