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A hard-fought front running victory by Malborough Bay at Tauranga on Saturday provided another feather in the cap of Te Akau Racing. With just over five weeks of the racing season to go, Te Akau Racing has hit the 161-win mark for the year, second only to their 203 wins in 2022/2023 and second on the all-time list for wins by a training operation in New Zealand. With big race success in Australia added through their Cranbourne stable, the combined trans-Tasman operation has garnered 30 stakes victories including nine at Group One level which will send Te Akau Racing boss David Ellis to his annual mid-winter overseas holiday a very happy man. “We normally holiday in Hawaii, however this year we are going to Fiji for 21 days in mid-July,” Ellis said. “I can’t speak highly enough of how well the team at Te Akau Racing has gone his year and that has given Mark (Walker) and I a tremendous thrill. “With our win at Tauranga we now have the two highest winning stable tallies in New Zealand Racing history and to do so off the back of such a magnificent year last season is very exciting.” While Ellis is proud of the job done by each and every Te Akau team member, he does single out Walker’s New Zealand training partner Sam Bergerson for particular attention. Te Akau co-trainer Sam Bergerson. Photo: Trish Dunell “I think one of my biggest thrills has come from young Sam Bergerson and the success he has achieved for us in his first season in partnership with Mark,” he said. “It is very exciting for a young guy to finish up with the number of wins our stable has achieved. “Sam has a degree in Economics but his thoroughbred heritage (he is the son of successful trainer Royden Bergerson) saw him choose racing as his career and he hasn’t looked back. “He received a fantastic grounding from working for Aidan O’Brien in England which combines beautifully with his tireless work ethic and his innate ability as a judge of a horse. “While I have mentioned Sam in particular, I’m proud of every single Te Akau staff member for the jobs they do as without them we couldn’t achieve what we have this year.” Ellis is never one to rest on his laurels and has recently completed his annual buying process for the stable with several purchases of yearlings in Australia. “We’ve just completed buying our yearlings for the year and have spent just over $22 million to secure 60 youngsters across Australasia,” he said, “Of those we only have $1 million in shares left to sell as our existing owners have been incredibly supportive plus we have a large number of first-time investors in the stable. “I’m always quick to remind people that mares such as Avantage and Imperatriz were the very last of the yearlings to sell in the year I bought them, so as we have a few shares left people shouldn’t think that they have missed out and I encourage them to make contact with us.” While Ellis will be relaxing in sunny Fiji his mind will be tuned to what lies ahead for the stable in the coming twelve months. “Two years ago, I said to myself and the people around me that I wanted to take us to a new level,” he said. “We have certainly achieved that but there is more in store which is very exciting including in Australia where we are nearly ready to open our second stable which will have 40 boxes available for horses. “People have noticed us over there and as a good example John Camilleri, the breeder of Winx, has just given us a superb Frankel filly to train for him which we are very thankful for. “On the local scene I expect our South Island team to go to new heights as this year we have been the leading South Island stable with sixty wins under the direction of Hunter Durrant and his team and there is room for even greater success. “With the health of New Zealand racing improving every day through the investment of Entain and the direction of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing I can’t wait for the season to commence.” View the full article

What Albury Races Where Albury Racing Club – 16-46 Fallon St, Albury NSW 2640 When Monday, June 24, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AEST Visit Dabble The new week of racing gets underway at Albury on Monday afternoon, where a quickfire seven-race program awaits punters. The rail is out +3.5m between the 1600m marker to winning post, while the remainder is in the true position. The track is currently listed as a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances, but with sunny skies forecast across the weekend, expect the surface to be upgraded into the Good range prior to the opening race at 12:45pm AEST. Albury Best Bet: Read My Lips Read My Lips appears ready to peak third-up in the campaign after a strong runner-up performance at this course on June 7. The son of Rubick made up plenty of ground from the rear of the field on that occasion, storming home to get within a nose of Clear Mission. Lachlan King has the option to take closer order from gate one, or even lead if they go slow enough up front, giving the four-year-old his first-career victory at start eight. Best Bet Race 2 – #2 Read My Lips (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Grant White | J: Lachlan King (58kg) +140 with PlayUp Next Best: Spitfire The Matthew Dale-trained Spitfire looks perfectly placed returning to country grade after tackling metro company at Warwick Farm on June 5 last time out. The five-year-old couldn’t match motors with the likes of Time Quest but was only beaten 3.6 lengths in a highly competitive BM72 contest. This is a much better setup for the gelding by Pierro, and provided Hannah Williams can find the one-one from stall three, Spitfire will prove hard to hold out. Next Best Race 4 – #4 Spitfire (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Matthew Dale | J: Hannah Williams (a0) (57.5kg) +260 with Neds Best Value: The Woke Waiter The Woke Waiter represents good each-way value in the second leg of the Albury quaddie. The Erin Maher-trained four-year-old only has one win to his name but looks to be building to another career peak after getting within a length of Cooee at this course and distance on June 7. He should get the gun run from the inside draw (1), and once getting clear from behind the leaders, The Woke Waiter should give followers a bold sight at the good odds. Best Value Race 5 – #8 The Woke Waiter (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Erin Maher | J: Jack Martin (56.5kg) +1000 with Picklebet Monday quaddie tips – Albury Races Albury quadrella selections Monday, June 24, 2024 2-3-4 1-2-5-8-10-11 2-3-4 1-2-3-6-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Juddmonte's blue-blooded homebred Batten Down took the lead at the start and never was headed as he posted an upset victory in the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) June 22 at Thistledown.View the full article

Luvnwar adds a black-type win to her record when winning the Listed Belmont Guineas. Photo: Western Racepix Kiwi import Luvnwar scored her first stakes victory when landing the Listed Belmont Guineas (1600m) at Belmont on Saturday, with a length and a half to spare over runner-up Petrouchka. Prepared by Michael Grantham, Luvnwar had previously won over 1400m at Belmont, having finished runner-up on her Australian debut over 1200m. The daughter of War Decree is raced by Peters Investments Pty Ltd and was purchased privately out of New Zealand by Liam Peters Byerley Bloodstock on behalf of his grandfather Bob, after finishing third in the Group 3 Barneswood Farms Stakes (1400m) for trainer Terri Rae in October last year. In an open contest, Luvnwar was sent out $4.40 equal favourite with horse racing betting sites and flew the gates from barrier 3 under jockey Patrick Carbery before finding the box seat in third. Angled into the clear soon after straightening, Luvwar found the front a shade too early but was strong to the line as she comfortably saw out the mile. “She does everything right, the way she jumps and puts herself into position is good and we were lucky with the barrier (3). She got a nice run through and it was good to see her get the 1600m,” Bob Peters said. “When he was well into the straight, he still hadn’t moved on her and I thought ‘that’s good’ but then she hit the front probably a little too soon and I saw those others coming down the outside but she fought on well, so that was good to see.” Trainer Michael Grantham enjoyed a treble on the day, including a double in the Peters silks. “It has taken us a while to learn what is going on and the different tracks Michael has got, but he listens and he does a good job,” Peters said. The prominent owner was pleased for his grandson Liam who did the deal on the filly he identified in New Zealand’s South Island. “He is the one who found this horse. I didn’t know anything about it and he came to me with it and it was good to see,” Peters said. “A lot of people think he only acts for me, but he can act for other people as well. That’s what his job is, so I am quite happy if they want to leave him to find them for me.” Horse racing news View the full article

Crosshaven bursts clear of his rivals to win at Flemington. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli The Ben, Will & JD Hayes-trained Crosshaven recorded the seventh win of his career after closing late at Flemington on Saturday. The son of Smart Missile was patiently handled by Luke Currie before navigating a path closest to the fence, scoring his first win since his triumph in the Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) back in November 2022. With the rail out 11 metres and the fresher ground out wide, Crosshaven defied his inside draw to score at odds of $17 with online bookmakers. The Karaka graduate has now advanced his career earnings to $1,118,103, with the Lindsay Park team showing their training nous to help the six-year-old gelding get back to the winner’s circle. “Ben (Hayes) said he gave him a jump this morning and got his mind on the job,” Currie said. “He jumped okay, and I was happy to just let that speed go, thinking that everything would come out (towards the outside fence). “I just held him up until the furlong and then he found clear air and he burst through and was strong. “If you end up going back to the inside, there is plenty of room there and I thought the track is a bit more even than it looks like it is racing but he has done a good job to go back to the inside and win from there.” Horse racing news View the full article

Craig ridden by Luke Currie wins at Flemington Racecourse. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) Talented three-year-old gelding Craig returned to the winner’s circle at Flemington on Saturday after an unlucky second-place finish at his previous start. Ridden by Luke Currie, the imported son of Darley’s Territories was positioned more forward, taking luck out of the equation. “He jumped and got into a great spot. Rise At Dawn was the bunny on our last start and we nearly caught him. This time we were able to bounce, and we were able to get the job done,” Natalie Young, who trains Craig in partnership with Trent Busuttin, told Racing.com. “I thought it was a great win by the horse. He’s third-up. He realistically should be three from three. “He’s a nice horse with a lot of upside.” Young added that Craig, who was bought after his debut in England where he placed third at Newmarket last November, would return to Flemington for the Silver Bowl Series Final (1600m) on July 6. Horse racing news View the full article

Munhamek ridden by Billy Egan wins The David Bourke at Flemington. (Photo by Brett Holburt/Racing Photos) The Nick Ryan-trained Munhamek secured his 12th career victory on Saturday by winning an open handicap over 1620 metres at Flemington. Carrying a hefty 61.5 kilograms, the gelding earned a spot in the Listed Winter Championship Final (1600m) at the same track on July 6 after defeating Windstorm by half a length. Ryan mentioned that no plans had been set beyond this weekend, but all options, including a shot at the Winter Championship Final, the Group 2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m), and the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m), are on the table. “It’s hard to stop when they’re going this well, isn’t it?” Ryan said. “We’ll see what weight he gets, I suppose, but it’s two weeks (away), and then we’ve got those early weight-for-age races. “He’s got that much residual fitness; he’s been in work about 15 months. “We’ll have a board meeting on Monday morning, I’m sure, and we’ll discuss it, but he’s an eight-year-old, rising nine-year-old gelding in this form, so it might be a strike while the iron’s hot.” Horse racing news View the full article

Ipswich Cup winner Red Wave winning at Doomben. Photo: Darren Winningham Red Wave became the eighth individual stakes winner for Red Dazzler (Red Ransom) by clinching the Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m) at Ipswich on Saturday. Starting as a $17 outsider with online bookmakers under Angela Jones, the Tony and Maddysen Sears-trained eight-year-old surged to the front with 100 metres remaining, fending off the relentless challenge of London Banker to secure victory by half a length. Encoder trailed 0.6 lengths further back in third. “I’d like to thank Janelle Webster, who owns this horse together with Maddy,” commented Tony Sears. “It’s very exciting for them and Maddy does all the work with this horse, so I’m really pleased for her and she deserves all the credit. “Everything went to plan today,” Horse racing news View the full article

Injury denied him an Alice Springs Cup start in April, but Son Of Bielski is definitely in the Darwin Cup (2050m) frame come August after saluting at Fannie Bay on Saturday. The Chris Nash-trained seven-year-old gelding, returning after winning the St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) in March, outclassed his four rivals over 1300m (BM76) to make it six straight wins in the Top End since October. The son of Dissident – the $2.15 favourite with online bookmakers – who arrived via NZ, Victoria and SA, was considered a strong Alice Springs Cup (2000m) hope before developing a foot abscess. Gary Clarke’s American Jazz ($3.20), a last start winner in December, led early on Saturday and kicked three lengths clear at the 400m before third-placed Son Of Bielski pounced to win by 3.5 lengths. Nash looked on from Adelaide as Son Of Bielski was eased up on the line by visiting Victorian jockey Mark Pegus before overcoming Clarke’s Siakam ($3.20) and American Jazz. If he maintains his form and stays fit, Son Of Bielski is a genuine Cup contender. It could be a gripping Darwin Guineas (1600m) on July 6, with a trio of three-year-olds sealing wins and automatic qualification on Saturday. Phil Cole’s He’s Maverick (Sonja Logan), third in the NT Guineas (1600m) in April swooped late against fellow three-year-olds over 1300m (BM66) before prevailing by 2.2 lengths. He’s Maverick ($9), second in a 1200m maiden in his one and only other Fannie Bay start on Palmerston Sprint Day last August, was eighth at the 900m before winding up at the 500m and beating Tayarn Halter’s Super Defense ($21) and Neil Dyer’s fast-finishing Unquestionably ($17) home. Chloe Baxter’s Tilussion (4th), Cole’s Miami Vice (5th), and Heather Lehmann’s Valkur (6th) impressed, while Kerry Petrick’s $2.20 favourite Starton – the early leader after jumping from gate 11 – capitulated at the 200m to finish seventh. Better Not Fuss ($9), the $91 NT Guineas winner for Alice Springs trainer Paul Gardner, after hitting the front early, basically led throughout to seal victory by 2.2 lengths over 1600m (0-64). With Jade Hampson aboard, Better Not Fuss was among a trio seeking early supremacy before sneaking away at the 500m to overcome Clarke’s Global Wonder ($3.60) – easily 20 lengths off the pace at the 800m after a poor start – and John Peacock’s 10-year-old gelding Star Of Monsoon ($16). Andrew Perdon’s Faberge Tzar ($6) from Sale, who disappointed first up in Darwin after triumphing in Alice Springs on June 1, and Cole’s Rhesus ($2.60 fav), victorious in a 1200m maiden two weeks ago, battled it out in the home straight before the Victorian galloper pipped the former NSW gelding by a nose over 1600m (0-58). Faberge Tsar, who dislodged jockey Stan Tsaikos after the race, was never far from the lead and in fact hit the front at the 400m, but Rhesus, fourth at the 900m before ending up second and turning for home, looked the winner at the 100m. Perdon’s gelding, who found the fence at the 1100m, lifted to edge out Rhesus, who was far from disgraced with the Guineas in mind, while Dyer’s Missed Victory ($31) was 2.6 lengths adrift in third place. Horse racing news View the full article

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Her Blind Side wins her debut June 22 at Emerald Downs to become the first winner for freshman stallion Bodexpress. View the full article

Juddmonte homebred BATTEN DOWN (c, 3, Tapit–Close Hatches, by First Defence) stepped up into graded-stakes company for the first time Saturday and took the field gate-to-wire to win the GIII Ohio Derby. Having just broken his maiden last out in his fourth try, the blue-blooded grey broke out from the far outside but was quickly up to take command and opened up an insurmountable gap back to Gould's Gold (Goldencents) who finished second. Race favorite Catching Freedom (Constitution) made a stretch run but failed to hit he board. Lifetime Record: 5-2-1-1. O/B-Juddmonte; T-William Mott. The post Batten Down Wires The Ohio Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As Wathnan Racing went on its pre-Royal Ascot spending binge, it was the purchase of Haatem that showed quite how serious Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, was about the meeting.View the full article

Khaadem is no Battaash (three-time champion sprinter), we know that, but he became the first back-to-back winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) since Right Boy in 1959.View the full article

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk The Gavelhouse.com New Zealand Amateur Drivers’ Championships looks headed for a close finish on a cold and rainy day in Christchurch today. Just one point separates Michael House and Cheree Wigg with two races left at Addington this afternoon. Wigg, who is New Zealand’s representative at the world championships in Finland later this year, won the opening race at Cambridge on Thursday night with Midfrew Lucre, with House second with Dom Toretto. Despite being “crook all week” House then turned the tables by winning with Lord Mudrick at Addington on Friday, with Wigg finishing third with Sargent Best. It was also House’s 50th career driving success. He’s had three in the amateur driving ranks and 47 as either an open or junior driver, dating back to his first win with Hurricane Jo at Timaru in 1986. Going into the final two races, House has 12 points, with Wigg on 11, from Andrew Sharpe, Warren Rich, and Warren Frost (5), Michelle Northcott (3), Craig Sharpe and John Kriechbaumer (2), Colleen Negus (1) and Alan Edge (0). House will drive White Star Orlando ($12FF) in race 1, the Diamond Racing Thanks Our Outstanding Staff Mobile Pace at 12.32pm, with Wigg driving the $2.50 favourite Kennedy. And then in race 4, the Diamond Racing Thanks Vets, Smithies, and Breakers Mobile Pace (2.20pm) House teams up with one of his own horses, Avenger ($13FF) while Wigg drives Wild Irish Rose ($7.50). The favourite is Henry Winkler ($4.40), to be driven by Andrew Sharpe. When asked what his game plan was for the weekend House wasn’t giving much away. “I’m just going to take it as it comes.” House is currently fourth in the trainers’ premiership with 27 wins this year while son and stable driver Wilson House is third in the junior drivers’ premiership on 27 wins, behind Carter Dalgety (35) and Sam Thornley (31). View the full article

It is a common occurrence for Aidan O'Brien to unearth classy juveniles at Royal Ascot, but there was nothing ordinary about the dazzling performance of Bedtime Story (IRE) in the Chesham Stakes. View the full article

A month after capturing her first grade 1 win, Vahva continued to reign supreme with an assertive 1 1/4-length score in the $250,000 Chicago Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Oversubscribed (GB) (f, 3, Too Darn Hot {GB}–Zurigha {Ire}, by Cape Cross {Ire}) came flying home from far back to run to the money as the even-money favorite in Saturday's $150,000 Wild Applause S. at the Big A. It was three lengths back to Vino Rouge (Vino Rosso) in second. Macanga (American Pharoah) tired to third after dueling through fast fractions. The winner was previously a troubled second as the heavy favorite behind Macanga in a local optional claimer May 5. Sales history: 400,000 gns yrl '22 TATOCT. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0. O-Klaravich Stables, Inc.; B-Rabbah Bloodstock Limited (GB); T-Chad Brown. OVERSUBSCRIBED pushes down the stretch for Flavien Prat's THIRD win of the day in the Wild Applause Stakes for Chad Brown! pic.twitter.com/Ee34MEy7Qw — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) June 22, 2024 The post Too Darn Hot’s Oversubscribed Flies Home to Capture Wild Applause Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Khaadem is no Battaash (IRE) (three-time champion sprinter), we know that, but he became the first back-to-back winner of the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes (G1) since Right Boy (GB) in 1959.View the full article

Rider Penalties D Cooper | Oamaru 20 June; careless riding; suspended 1-11 July inclusive. R Muniandy | Oamaru 20 June; use of whip; fined $500. K Chowdhoory | Oamaru 20 June; failed to make weight; fined $100. W Kennedy | Marton 21 June; use of whip; fined $1,000. B May | Amberley 22 June; careless riding; suspended 1-7 July inclusive. K Williams | Amberley 22 June; careless riding; suspended 23-28 June inclusive. K Bakker | Amberley 22 June; suspended 28 June – 3 July inclusive. D Cooper | Amberley 22 June; suspended 12-24 July inclusive. Trainer Penalties L Stewart | Oamaru 20 June; late rider declaration; fined $50. F Auret | Marton 21 June; incorrect number; fined $50. S Marsh | Amberley 22 June; late rider declaration; fined $150. A Frye | Amberley 22 June; late rider declaration; fined $50. Horse Penalties MOUSSAIEFF | Oamaru 20 June; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial. RUA ROCKS | Tauranga 22 June; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. RUSSIAN SATIRE | Tauranga 22 June; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. General The Te Aroha JC meeting scheduled for 23 June was abandoned due to the state of the track. The post 17-23 June 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Both Scylla and Shotgun Hottie enter the June 29 Fleur de Lis Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs as fillies on the verge of taking their talents to the next level.View the full article

Vahva (f, 4, Gun Runner–Holiday Soiree, by Harlan's Holiday), a last out winner of the GI Derby City Distaff Stakes May 4, delivered a one-length victory over Positano Sunset (Goldencents) as the 2-5 favorite in Saturday's GIII Chicago S. at Churchill Downs. Society (Gun Runner) tired late to finish third after setting the pace. Vahva broke like a shot and was kept within striking distance of the aforementioned 2022 GI Cotillion Stakes winner in third. She reached even terms at the top of the stretch and the stage was set. Those two hooked up down the stretch and raced shoulder to shoulder. Vahva shook free of the tiring pacesetter in deep stretch and was never seriously threatened by the fast-closing runner-up. Vahva is now four-for-four beneath the Twin Spires. The final time for seven furlongs was a sharp 1:21.01. Lifetime Record: 13-6-3-2. Sales history: $280,000 yrl '21 KEESEP. O-Belladonna Racing, LLC, Hudson, Lynne, Hudson, Jr., Edward J., West Point Thoroughbreds, Nice Guys Stables, Twin Brook Stables, Hornstock, Steve, LBD Stable LLC, Manganaro Bloodstock and Runnels Racing; B-Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC (KY); T-Cherie DeVaux. #3 Vahva wins the grueling duel with #1 Society down the stretch to take the Chicago Stakes @ChurchillDowns as the 2/5 favorite! Jockey: @iradortiz Trainer: @reredevaux #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/qTz2iGGaxJ — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) June 22, 2024 The post Vahva Too Tough in Chicago appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

7th-LRC, $41K, Msw, 3yo/up, f/m, 6 1/2f, 7:04 p.m. ET. The members of Three Amigos–Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman–went to $500,000 during Keeneland September to acquire RELATABLE (Arrogate), who is part of her sire's final 3-year-old crop. The filly is out of the Canadian bred GSP Aunt Els (Consolidator)–dam to a 2-year-old filly by Higher Power and a yearling filly by Silver State. The Bob Baffert trainee sports a strong set of works under her belt, which includes a final six panel drill (1:12.80, 1/4) alongside stablemate Normandy Landing (Gun Runner) at Santa Anita June 16. TJCIS PPS 4th-CD, $120K, Msw, 2yo, 4 1/2f, 2:13 p.m. ET. Perfect Force (Gun Runner) was initially purchased by AAA Thoroughbreds at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton November Sale before going to BC Stables a year later during Keeneland September for $625,000. Trained by D. Wayne Lukas, the bay colt's dam MGSP Cuaba (Smoke Glacken) also produced UAE G2 Balanchine Stakes winner L'Amour De Ma Vie (Dansili {GB}) and MGSW Scuba (Tapit). TJCIS PPS The post Arrogate Filly Debuts At Los Alamitos As Part Of Late Sire’s Final 3yo Crop appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As Wathnan Racing went on its pre-Royal Ascot spending binge, it was the purchase of Haatem (IRE) that showed quite how serious Sheikh Tamim, the Emir of Qatar, was about the meeting.View the full article