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Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) winner Tarifa is the 7-2 morning-line favorite in the Kentucky Oaks (G1). The field, post positions, and morning-line odds for the Kentucky Oaks (G1).View the full article

Fierceness, 2023 champion 2-year-old male and winner of the Florida Derby (G1), is the 5-2 morning-line favorite and will break from post 17 in the 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

What Goulburn Races Where Goulburn Race Club – Racecourse Dr, Goulburn NSW 2580 When Monday, March 29, 2024 First Race 1:05pm AEST Visit Dabble The new week of racing is set to get underway at Goulburn on Monday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-race program lined up for punters. The rail is in the true position throughout the entire circuit, and with the rainfall predicted to hit the course proper after the last, participants should be racing on a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled for 1:05pm local time. Best Bet at Goulburn: Aunty Ginny Aunty Ginny toyed with her rivals on debut at Canberra on December 1 and has since been put away by the Scott Collings barn. She sat outside the leader on that occasion before letting down with a scintillating turn-of-foot to clear out by 2.8 lengths. She seems to have plenty of untapped ability, and with a soft run in transit from stall four, Aunt Ginny gets an excellent opportunity to remain undefeated. Best Bet Race 7 – #3 Aunty Ginny (4) 3yo Filly | T: Scott Collings | J: Matthew Cahill (56.5kg) -166.67 with PlayUp Next Best at Goulburn: Skit ‘N’ Skat Skit ‘N’ Skat returns after almost a year off the scene and appears primed for a first-up assault. The son of Xtravagant was too bad to be true before being tipped out for spell, eased down in the concluding stages. His barrier trials since have caught the eye, with the four-year-old cruising through the wire in his most recent piece of work at Hawkesbury on April 16. Alysha Collett gets the nod on resumption and provided Skit ‘N’ Skat can shift his trial form to race-day, he must be considered the one to beat. Next Best Race 3 – #1 Skit ‘N’ Skat (7) 4yo Gelding | T: John O’Shea | J: Alysha Collett (60.5kg) +190 with Neds Next Best Again at Goulburn: Chaotic Beauty Chaotic Beauty was given very little chance of success last start at Wagga on April 21, ridden stone cold turning for home. The mare by Kiss And Make Up was doing her best work late, however, showing a sharp sprint to finish within two lengths of Capital Express. Coriah Keatings will likely have no choice but to drag back from barrier seven, but if she can be a bit more positive and slot in for cover, Chaotic Beauty should be figuring in the finish. Next Best Again Race 2 – #2 Chaotic Beauty (7) 5yo Mare | T: Danielle Seib | J: Coriah keatings (a2) (59.5kg) +400 with Bet365 Goulburn Monday quaddie tips – April 29, 2024 Goulburn quadrella selections Monday, April 29, 2024 1 1-4-6 3-4-5-6 3 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Snazzytavi dominates a competitive line-up to win the time-honoured Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) on Saturday at Te Rapa. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Two years after taking out the Group 3 Easter Handicap (1600m) with Carolina Reaper, Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall have repeated and surpassed that result with a one-three finish headed by the rising star Snazzytavi. The time-honoured autumn showpiece was run for the 150th time on Saturday, a week later than expected and at a new home of Te Rapa due to the abandonment of the Ellerslie meeting last weekend. But despite the unusual circumstances, Snazzytavi produced a performance that will take a special place in the Easter Handicap’s recent history. The four-year-old daughter of Tavistock was having only the 10th start of her career, and she settled near the back of a strung-out field for jockey Warren Kennedy. Coming up to the home turn, she had only three horses behind her and was close to 10 lengths from the lead. But then Kennedy brought Snazzytavi to the outside and let her rip down the Te Rapa straight. She charged past nine rivals within the space of a few powerful strides, taking command at the 150m mark and opening up a winning margin of three and three-quarter lengths. Making the result even sweeter for Richardson and Norvall, the winner’s stablemate Channel Surfer also produced an eye-catching finish into third. 2024 Group 3 Easter Handicap Replay – Snazzytavi “That was enormous, and what a great run from the third horse too,” Richardson said. “I can’t wait until next year with Snazzytavi. I think she’ll get up over more ground in time as well – she just needs to learn a little bit more about being a racehorse. Races like the Herbie Dyke Stakes (Group 1, 2000m) and Zabeel Classic (Group 1, 2000m) are great targets that we can try to work towards. “Channel Surfer will be even better next year too. He’s just a little bit funny in the head, but he’s a very cool horse and has much more in front of him.” Snazzytavi capped a four-win day for Kennedy, who had previously scored aboard Tomodachi, Thooza and Freeze Frame. “I think the step back down to the mile today suited her – she’ll get up over further in time, but at the moment she’s just not quite doing everything right over those longer distances,” the premiership-leading jockey said. “But she can really turn it on. They went at a good clip out in front, and then she made up five or six lengths in the space of about 100m in the straight. It was really quick, really sharp, and she sustained it to the line. I think they’ll have a lot of fun with her next season, and I think she can definitely be up to that Group One sort of level in time.” Horse racing news View the full article

Tomodachi powers away to score at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Progressive filly Tomodachi provided a fitting result in the opening event at Te Rapa on Saturday, a day where one of the greats of the New Zealand training ranks was remembered after the passing of Dave “DJ” O’Sullivan twenty-four hours earlier. The Sir Peter Vela-bred and owned daughter of Tarzino is trained by O’Sullivan’s legendary jockey and now trainer son Lance, in partnership with Andrew Scott and as she hit the line in front there were many dabbing away tears at the result. Guided to perfection by National Jockeys’ premiership leader Warren Kennedy, Tomodachi came with an irresistible finish to score comfortably from Taranaki visitor Bridal Train and Solidify in the three-year-old 1600m contest. Scott was quick to thank racing fans for their kind wishes to the O’Sullivan family and Wexford Stable staff after the race. “It was great for all the team at home and on behalf of team Wexford we’d like to thank everyone for their support and messages as it means a lot to us,” Scott said. “What a promising filly she is for Sir Peter as she won with a bit in hand and hopefully we can take her to Brisbane with a bit of confidence after a chat with Sir Peter. “She is a very promising stayer and will make a Group (stakes) horse in time as she has just quickened so well today. “We’ve had to teach her to stay, so to see her kick on is great and she is bred to go a lot further.” Tomodachi is out of Vela’s lightly raced High Chaparral mare Quintessentially and comes from a female line that includes horses of the calibre of multiple Group One winner Ethereal and Hong Kong Cup (1600m) winner Romanee Conti. Kennedy was full of praise for the effort. “She was just fantastic and was a real treat today as she did everything right,” he said. “She settled really well and when I let her build into the race she quickened nicely. “She was looking around and waiting for a challenge after I hit the front as she wanted something to chase.” Tomodachi has now won three races in a row after finishing third at Taupo on debut. The win equalled the O’Sullivan/Scott partnership’s previous best for a season of 49 wins, with three months of the current racing season still to come. Horse racing news View the full article

Lantern Way (inside) returns to the winner’s circle with a powerful showing at Wanganui on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images PN) Handy three-year-old Lantern Way returned to his best at Wanganui on Saturday with the aid of a gear change paving the way for a visit to the winners’ enclosure. The strapping son of Satono Aladdin had looked to have immense promise when he took out the Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Hastings back in September last year, and followed up with a meritorious fifth in the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) before heading to the spelling paddock. Much was expected upon his return to racing last month but a middling effort for seventh in the Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham and an abject failure next up at the same venue left trainer Lisa Latta scratching her head. The Manawatu mentor added a tongue tie to his gear for Saturday and he produced in fine style as he stormed home in the hands of Jonathan Riddell to head Matamata filly Loch Katrine in the shadows of the post and register his second career victory. “We left Wellington pretty dejected three weeks ago as he was gone a long way out,” Latta said. “We couldn’t put it down to a lot, so we added the tongue tie, and he looked super today. “I was a little bit worried about the real heavy track (Heavy 8) but he has dug deep to win. “While the weather is still good, we will put him out for six weeks then have him ready for Hastings in the Spring. “He has always shown a lot and he is an absolute beauty.” Riddell also made mention of his disappointment in Lantern Way’s Trentham run. “I was so frustrated last start as I went to races and thought he would win but he dropped out,” he said. “He went through his gears today coming around the corner and that tongue tie has helped. “He is a lovely horse, so nice around the stable and he is one on my favourites.”. Horse racing news View the full article

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By Mike Love Rangiora trainer Tom Bamford will line up four runners at today’s Rangiora meeting, including stable star Rakero Rocket in the Waimakariri Businesses Rangiora Winter Cup. Bamford kicks off his chances with his 100th starter to the races in race 2 the Anne Thompson graduation series for pacers, with heat one over 2600m. In this event Rakero Chase ($26.00FF) with Gavin Smith in the sulky. “She’s getting used to racing. We can put a line through her last start, but her first start she ran home good at Banks Peninsula. She will probably find a spot in the running line and she should be a top four chance.” Bamford will drive Midnight Babe ($31.00FF) in the Happy 60th Birthday Andy and Deb stand over 2600m. “She was much better last time at Ashburton. She got too far back and found the line nicely. She’s another that’s just adjusting from stepping up out of maidens. She’s usually a quick beginner from the stand so hopefully we can settle handy. She’s another good top four chance with the run.” Bamford trains and drives his self-described best of the day in race seven the Canterbury Plains Challenge (Heat Five) with Ebury Street ($6.00FF). “I think she can win this race.” “She was really good at Addington last time out. She found the line really strongly. We’ll probably be driving her the same again. Get back and have one run at them. She’s a winning chance with the right run, she’ll be there at the finish.” The $25,000 feature race on the card is race eight, the Waimakariri Businesses Rangiora Winter Cup over 2600m from the stand. In what draws a very big and competitive field, Bamford lines up Rakero Rocket ($6.50FF) with Blair Orange taking the drive. “His first time from the stand under race conditions but I don’t think it’ll worry him. He should step away. It’s a massive step up in grade but being off the front I would like to think he’ll be in the top four.” Bamford also has a drive behind Emily ($18.00FF) for trainer Michael Howard in the Happy 90th Birthday Warner Donald trot. “Michael is our farrier. She’s generally got good manners. So hopefully we can secure a nice run and get into it at some point. She’s definitely good enough to be a top four chance.” Bamford to date has trained 16 winners for stakes over $185,000, and currently works a team of around 12 from his training base at Rangiora. Racing commences this morning from 11:45am. View the full article

The strongest 3-year-old male sprinter in Hot Springs, Valentine Candy (Justify–Taste Like Candy, Candy Ride {Arg}) won the fourth stakes race of the Oaklawn meet when he netted the Bachelor S. on Saturday afternoon. With stakes scores in his ledger–including the Advent, Renaissance and Ozark–the colt went off as the 7-5 favorite here. Tracking Frost Free (Frosted) from the bell and around the far turn, it looked as though the Steve Asmussen trainee was in trouble. However, in deep stretch he kept finding and in the end it was enough to get the job done over his target. The final running time was 1:10.18. This was his trainer's ninth victory in the Bachelor S. Lifetime Record: 9-5-1-1. Sales History: $250,000 '22 FTKOCT. O-L. William Heiligbrodt, Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm, Whispering Oaks Farm LLC and Coteau Grove Farms LLC; B-Pine Creek LP; T-Steve Asmussen. VALENTINE CANDY ($4.80) gets a sweet victory in the $200,000 Bachelor stakes at @OaklawnRacing. The 3-year-old Justify (@CoolmoreAmerica) gave trainer Steve Asmussen his 9th win in this stakes. @RSantana_Jr was in the saddle. Play the next: https://t.co/oe6KMARgBG pic.twitter.com/pw1iPwNRk8 — FanDuel Racing (Formerly TVG) (@FanDuel_Racing) April 27, 2024 The post Valentine Candy Wins Bachelor, Nets Fourth Stakes During Oaklawn Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella this week shared potential upcoming graded stakes assignments for three of his top fillies, Coffee in Bed, Ruby Nell, and Tamara. All three are owned by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article

West Saratoga may be a longshot in the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1), but trainer Larry Demeritte is familiar with overcoming the longest of odds.View the full article

With a strong leg kick late, Good Lord Lorrie (Hard Spun–Spinning Wheel, Smart Strike) took home his first black-type win of his career in the Woodhaven S. at Aqueduct on Saturday afternoon. The chestnut was last seen breaking his maiden at Saratoga last summer. Off as a 5-2 shot here, the 3-year-old watched as a pair sped off to an early lead into the first turn. However, the two pacesetters began to lose steam at the end of the backstretch. In the meantime, Good Lord Lorrie started to get underway. Entering the lane, as The Big Torpedo (Big Brown) made his bid for the top prize with a furlong left, the George Weaver trainee dug down, found the right gear and got up just in time for the win. The final running time was 1:34.85. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. Sales History: $90,000 '22 KEESEP. O-Harrell Ventures LLC; B:G. Watts Humphrey (KY); T-George Weaver. GOOD LORD LORRIE, the 3YO son of @DarleyAmerica stallion Hard Spun, gets the win in the Woodhaven Stakes under Flavien Prat for George Weaver! pic.twitter.com/N6E8mXjoJG — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) April 27, 2024 The post Hard Spun Colt Good Lord Lorrie Blazes Home Late In Woodhaven appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sugar Kun (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn})–a half-brother to Kitasan Black (Jpn) (Black Tide {Jpn}), Japan's Horse of the Year in both 2016 and 2017–put himself in contention for top honours with a narrow victory in Saturday's G2 TV Tokyo Hai Aoba Sho at Tokyo Racecourse, cementing his place in next month's G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) over the same course and distance. Trained by Hisashi Shimizu, Sugar Kun was partnered by legendary jockey Yutaka Take, the regular rider of Kitasan Black and a six-time winner of the Tokyo Yushun. Take had his mount in a handy position, with four in front of him hard against the rail, as Power Hall (Jpn) (Suave Richard {Jpn}) took the field along in the early stages, initially racing a couple of lengths clear of his closest pursuer. By the home turn Power Hall had built up a healthy advantage over the chasing pack, but his early exertions soon took their toll and he was a spent force entering the final two furlongs as the cavalry closed in. Gradually Sugar Run made his way to the front, taking over from the tiring Win Maximum (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) inside the final furlong, and he just did enough from there to hold off the fast-finishing Shonan la Punta (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) by a head, with Dual Wielder (Jpn) (Yoshida {Jpn)} also running on well from rear to take third. Sugar Kun was gaining his third win from four starts and Take was impressed by the progress the three-year-old has made in such a short space of time as he told www.netkeiba.com, “While Kitasan Black is an irreplaceable champion, this horse has only debuted in February and has shown such remarkable performances in just a few months. I sense growth with each race. Today, he settled well and showed a good response when asked to accelerate. Winning and securing the right to run in the Derby is exciting.” The Tokyo Yushun, the second leg of the Japanese Triple Crown, will be run at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday, May 26. G2 2400m 3yo Aoba Sho (Japan Derby Trial) Tokyo: Won by 3c 7. SUGAR KUN (Duramente x Sugar Heart) x legend Yutaka Take 2.24.2 for the 12F Won 3 from 4, past 3 in a row Just held 3c 15. SHONAN LA PUNTA (Kizuna) 1-2 get Gates in the Derby!#JRA pic.twitter.com/Jp0MSkLbhZ — Graham Pavey (@LongBallToNoOne) April 27, 2024 Pedigree Notes Sugar Kun looks potentially another Classic contender for his sire Duramente, who was responsible for last year's Triple Tiara heroine Liberty Island (Jpn). He has also produced Stars On Earth (Jpn), who won the G1 Oka Sho (Japanese 1,000 Guineas) and G1 Yushun Himba (Japanese Oaks) in 2022, plus a pair of G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) winners in Titleholder (Jpn) and Durezza (Jpn). Kitasan Black, a half-brother to Sugar Kun, also won the Kikuka Sho in 2015 before proving himself the outstanding older horse in Japan at four and five. He won a total of seven Group 1 races in his career, including the Japan Cup as a four-year-old and the Arima Kinen on his swansong at five. He was retired to Shadai Stallion Station and has quickly made a huge success of his second career at stud, most notably as the sire of Equinox (Jpn), Japan's Horse of the Year in 2022 and 2023. Sugar Kun's unraced dam, Suger Heart (Jpn) (Sakura Bakushin O {Jpn}), has produced seven winners and four black-type performers in Japan. As well as Sugar Kun and Kitasan Black, she is responsible for the Group 2-placed Shonan Bach (Jpn) (Stay Gold {Jpn}) and the Listed-placed Everyone Black (Jpn) (Black Tide {Jpn}). Her latest produce are colts by Rey De Oro (Jpn) and Contrail (Jpn) in 2022 and 2023. This is the extended family of noted sire Cee's Tizzy, responsible for dual GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner and Grade I sire Tiznow. Saturday, Tokyo, Japan TV TOKYO HAI AOBA SHO-G2, ¥105,240,000, Tokyo, 4-27, 3yo, 2400mT, 2:24.20, fm. 1–SUGAR KUN (JPN), 126, c, 3, Duramente (Jpn) 1st Dam: Sugar Heart (Jpn), by Sakura Bakushin O (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Otome Gokoro (Jpn), by Judge Angelucci 3rd Dam: Tizly, by Lyphard 1ST BLACK-TYPE WIN. 1ST GROUP WIN. O-Yorikatsu Tsujiko; B-Yanagawa Farm (Jpn); T-Hisashi Shimizu; J-Yutaka Take; ¥55,218,000. Lifetime Record: 4-3-1-0, ¥74,142,000. *Half to Shonan Bach (Jpn) (Stay Gold {Jpn}), MGSP-Jpn, $1,292,648; Kitasan Black (Jpn) (Black Tide {Jpn}), 2x Horse of the Year-Jpn, 2x Ch. Older Horse-Jpn, MG1SW-Jpn, $16,575,955; Everyone Black (Jpn) (Black Tide {Jpn}), SP-Jpn, $745,999. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. 2–Shonan la Punta (Jpn), 126, c, 3, Kizuna (Jpn)–Furia Azteca (Arz), by Zensational. 1ST BLACK TYPE. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (¥94,000,000 Ylg '22 JRHAJUL). O-Tetsuhide Kunimoto; B-Shadai Farm (Jpn); ¥22,348,000. 3–Dual Wielder (Jpn), 123, c, 3, Yoshida (Jpn)–Dance With Kitten, by Kitten's Joy. 1ST BLACK TYPE. 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. O-Shadai Race Horse; B-Shiraoi Farm (Jpn); ¥14,156,000. Margins: HD, 3/4, NK. Odds: 3.50, 11.70, 6.70. Also Ran: Satono Strasse (Jpn), Win Maximum (Jpn), Foster Bond (Jpn), Cosmo Buddleja (Jpn), Redentor (Jpn), Avandel (Jpn), Schwarze Kugel (Jpn), Trovatore (Jpn), Gran Artista (Jpn), Marshall Point (Jpn), Power Hall (Jpn), Jinsei (Jpn), Nishino Fiance (Jpn), Logi Ruler (Jpn). Click for the JRA chart & video. The post Kitasan Black Sibling Enhances Classic Claims With Aoba Sho Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., reinstated last summer after suspension by CDI pending an investigation into two horse deaths, is back competing at Churchill Downs. The Florida-based horseman runs longshot Catalytic in the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4.View the full article

GI Blue Grass S. winner Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) led a total of nine GI Kentucky Derby hopefuls on the work tab a week out from the Run for the Roses. Breezing in company with stablemate and fellow Derby hopeful Domestic Product (Practical Joke), the pair went five furlongs in 1:00.20 (15/58) through splits of :13, :24.80, :36.40 before galloping out in 1:13.20 and 1:26.20. “It [the work] was executed perfectly,” said Chad Brown, the trainer for both workers. “I wanted them to a good five-eighths out in three-quarters but well within themselves. [Sierra Leone] is super fit and it was just an outstanding work. I'm just trying to get him in there happy and sound. He's a very rare horse. He's just everything you want as a trainer.” Watch as Domestic Product and Sierra Leone work five furlongs in 1:00.1. #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/ERIrHvX8ub — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) April 27, 2024 Joining that pair on the Derby work sheet was two more groupings of stablemates–Catching Freedom (Constitution) and Encino (Nyquist)–who also went five furlongs together in :59.20 (2/58) and Dornoch (Good Magic) with Society Man (Good Magic) clocked in four furlongs at :46.60 (2/130). They were joined by Just a Touch (Justify) (five furlongs in 1:00.80 {26/58]), West Saratoga (Exaggerator) (three furlongs in :37.20 {8/27}) and Mystik Dan (Goldencents) (five furlongs in 1:01.20 {35/58}). “The track is playing super fast right now,” said trainer Danny Gargan. “We thought we'd [Dornoch and Society Man] go in 47 and change, I got them 46 and 4. They went out nice though and … that's kind of the work for everybody, they're all going around the same time. We wanted to go a little bit slower but they looked good doing it, they were in hand, no one was asking them. We're just hoping they come back good, everything looks good and they're cooling out good.” Society Man and Dornoch finishing a half-mile in :46.3. #KyDerby pic.twitter.com/YANzAYwfDv — Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) April 27, 2024 Trainer Michael McCarthy also confirmed GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks winner Endlessly (Oscar Performance) for the Derby off his work Friday morning. “It's been done,” said McCarthy. “We'll be running in the Derby.” GI Kentucky Oaks workers were led by Regulatory Risk (Omaha Beach) (four furlongs in :49.60 {90/130}) and Lemon Muffin (Collected) (five furlongs in a bullet :58.20 {1/58}). There are several workers lined up for Sunday as contenders look to get their final breezes ahead of next weekend. Scheduled to work Sunday are Stronghold (Ghostzapper), Catalytic (Catalina Cruiser) and Just F Y I (Justify). The post Sierra Leone Tops Saturday Derby Work Tab appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Wesley Ward said debut winners Saturday Flirt and Burning Pine, who captured the first two races at Keeneland April 26, are on the right track to compete during Royal Ascot in June.View the full article

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5th-GP, $60k, Msw, 3yo, f, 1mT, 3:15p.m. ET Going to post carrying the legendary Claiborne colors is STRIFE (War Front), a homebred for the storied operation under the tutelage of Christophe Clement. Out of Black Dynamite (More Than Ready), a winning half-sister to MGSW Chocolate Ride (Candy Ride {Arg})–himself a course-record setter in the GII Melvin H. Muniz Jr. H., Strife is the first to the races for that mare. Her dam is also a half-sister to GISW Killer Graces (Congaree), who made a name in Japan as the dam of G1SW-Jpn Killer Ability (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) and SP-Jpn Killer Presence (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}). This is the immediate female family of three-time Turkish champion Hakeem (Harlan's Holiday). The morning line has Strife at 7-2 in this mile maiden on the turf. TJCIS PPs The post Apr. 28 Insights: Well-Met Claiborne Homebred Debuts in Florida appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Light Up Racing, an industry collective which seeks to counter negative reporting and perceptions about horse racing, issued the following statement Saturday about the Hulu/FX/New York Times documentary “Broken Horses,” which debuted Friday. The statement is printed in its entirety. “The recent FX documentary 'Broken Horses' has cast a spotlight on the historical issues and implications of illegal doping in horse racing. The presentation attempts to address significant challenges within the industry, particularly focusing on the critical issue of racehorses sustaining life-ending injuries and the urgent need for reforms to address doping and medication use. As Broken Horses highlights, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is now providing the sport with independent federal oversight for the first time in history, encompassing comprehensive veterinary protocols, enhanced track and jockey safety, and a stringent anti-doping and medication control program. While not in place to address the devastating clusters of fatalities at Churchill Downs in 2023, we can look forward to a safer future under HISA's leadership integrity. Strategically released just a week before the Kentucky Derby, the documentary unsurprisingly leans into historical drama and sensationalism to boost viewership, focusing on illegal activities that thankfully resulted in imprisonment for the inexcusable acts. Reporting did not, however, emphasize a 34 per cent reduction in the equine fatality rate over the last 15 years, the result of the significant progress already made towards safer racing practices. Additional equine safety changes made in the last 24 months, under-represented in the documentary's narrative, include: Every Thoroughbred is required to have a pre-race veterinary inspection every time it races to help ensure horses with pre-existing injuries do not compete. HISA receives close to 3,000 veterinary treatment reports each day. Artificial intelligence is being used to examine compiled data, flagging any horses entered to race who may present potential risk factors for injury. This is similar to how other sports, like the NFL, are utilizing data and AI to enhance player safety. Wearable technology has been implemented, similar to that used in human sports, to identify at-risk horses by the algorithms that are generated in the process of training and racing. Huge investment in onsite or expedited access to advanced diagnostic imaging like PET scans (an enhanced bone scan), MRIs, and CT scans allow trainers and vets to detect hard-to-identify precursors to injuries. There is now a national vets list that places all horses unfit to compete on a comprehensive list that monitors Thoroughbreds throughout their careers. The void claim rule deters entry of horses with health or soundness issues into claiming races. It is imperative that the progress and efforts of countless individuals dedicated to the daily care and safety of racehorses are acknowledged and not overshadowed by dramatized reporting. The assertions in the presentation that leading trainers 'abuse' horses and neglect basic care are not only unfair but are also logically inconsistent with the practices necessary to prepare elite Thoroughbred athletes to race successfully. Light Up Racing is in full support of all reforms that will push horse racing to achieve the highest standard in equine welfare and transparency, with the goal of positioning our industry for a sustainable future. A constant pursuit to substantially reduce the fatality rate is non-negotiable. If you have concerns about horse racing but are interested in gaining a deeper understanding, please contact us. We would be happy to arrange a firsthand look behind the scenes at stables, farms, racetracks, and veterinary hospitals.” The post Light Up Racing Issues Statement On ‘Broken Horses’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Retirement Assistance and Care for Equines (R.A.C.E) Fund will host its annual fund drive beginning with an online auction, the organization announced Saturday. The auction, which will kick off on eBay beginning May 10 at 8 pm EST, will include items such as halters from last year's Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin), California Chrome (Lucky Pulpit), Quality Road (Elusive Quality) and Mandaloun (Into Mischief), etc. along with experiences such as a VIP tour of Three Chimneys Farm. “We have some very exciting and amazing auction items again this year,” said President of the R.A.C.E Fund Marlene Murray. “We would like to especially thank volunteer Roxanne Campbell for her dedication and tireless efforts as well as Claiborne, Darley, Denali Stud, Gainesway, Juddmonte, Lane's End, Taylor Made, Three Chimneys and Christopher Hoff for their generous support by donating such valuable items of racing champions to help us raise funds.” More information on the R.A.C.E Fund can be viewed here. The post R.A.C.E Fund To Host Annual Online Auction Fundraiser appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Lope De Vega gelding Silver Knott for Godolphin. Silver Knott Adds Elkhorn Laurel to Resume Godolphin's Silver Knott (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), already a multiple group winner in England, won the GII Elkhorn S. at Keeneland on Saturday (video). He has also been Grade I-placed for trainer Charlie Appleby in the Hollywood Derby last December. Bred by St Albans Bloodstock, LLP, the 4-year-old gelding was a 725,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 yearling purchase in 2021. His dam God Given (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), a Group 1 winner in Italy, is a half-sister to multiple Group 1 winner and sire Postponed (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). God Given has 3-year-old colt King's Reign (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}) and juvenile colt Divine Legacy (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}) yet to race. Ballylinch Stud's Lope De Vega has sired 42 winners from 78 runners (54%) in North America. Following the victory of Silver Knott, he also has nine stakes winners (seven graded) to his credit there (11%). His best are Grade I winners Program Trading (GB), Newspaperofrecord (Ire) and Aunt Pearl (Ire). The latter pair each won an edition of the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. #11 Silver Knott takes the G2 Elkhorn at Keeneland for trainer Charlie Appleby with Flavien Prat aboard! @godolphin #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/jaLw2lX3It — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) April 20, 2024 Kingman Colt Graduates On Debut Klaravich Stables runner Risk Tolerance (Ire) (Kingman {GB}) made a winning debut for Chad Brown at Aqueduct this past week (video). Bred by Normandie Stud, Ltd., the son of Loving Things (GB) (Pivotal {GB}) was a 260,000gns Tattersalls October yearling selection by Mike Ryan on behalf of Seth Klarman's organisation. His dam won the G3 Prix de Flore in France and is a half-sister to GII Red Smith S. winner and GI Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. second Serve The King (GB) (Kingman {GB}). Her latest foal is a yearling colt by Sea The Stars (Ire). G1 Coronation S. winner Fallen For You (GB) (Dansili {GB}) is a half-sister to the Galileo (Ire) Group 2-placed second dam Fallen In Love (GB). Juddmonte veteran Kingman counts 38 winners from 65 runners (58%) in the States. His eight stakes winners in that jurisdiction (12%) are led by Domestic Spending (GB), a winner of three Grade I events. RISK TOLERANCE breaks his maiden in the finale at Aqueduct with @jockeyfranco aboard for trainer Chad Brown. pic.twitter.com/FyBArtqMvK — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) April 21, 2024 Repeat Winner Spirit And Glory (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) previously featured in this column last year, and she earned another stakes laurel with a five-length win for trainer and co-owner Robert Falcone, Jr. in Aqueduct's Plenty of Grace S. on Sunday (video). The 5-year-old mare races for Michael Nentwig, Michael Dubb, Beast Mode Racing, LLC, John Rochfort and Falcone. Juan Landeros trainee Lunar Impact (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}) won for the third time in nine starts at Santa Anita on Friday (video). Racing for D K Racing, Qatar Racing, Radley Equine, Rick Gold and Dave Odmark, the filly won at Del Mar last September. SPIRIT AND GLORY triumphs in the Plenty of Grace Stakes under Jose Lezcano for trainer @FalconeJr. pic.twitter.com/PvedH3E1lb — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) April 21, 2024 The post Making Waves: Lope De Vega Gelding Lands Keeneland Graded appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Willie Mullins became the first Irish trainer to take the British National Hunt Trainer's crown in 70 years after his El Fabiolo (Fr) (Spanish Moon) ran second to Jonbon (Fr) (Walk In the Park {Ire}) in the G1 bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown on Saturday. Mullins also saddled winners Minella Cocooner (Ire) (Flemensfirth) and Impaire Et Passe (Fr) (Diamond Boy {Fr}) to win the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase and the G2 bet365 Select Hurdle, respectively during the bet365 Jumps Finale card. Overall, Mullins trained 28 winners to victories in the UK, with his total prize-money standing at £3,489,256. Vincent O'Brien was the last Irish trainer to take the British jumps title back in 1953/54 prior to Mullins. Mullins said, “It's fantastic to be champion trainer. I would like to thank all my owners who have been magnificent. They said bring to England whatever you need to win the title, which was tremendous. Between the owners, my staff and my jockeys–what more could you ask for? You need the horses but if you have got the setup, the horses will come. “Vincent is the legend of the game and just to emulate something he did is extraordinary and something we couldn't comprehend doing. We had never dreamed of doing it but after we were pipped at the post in 2016, I said if we ever got the opportunity again then we would go for it. David Casey went through all our horses to find out what was qualified for all races in England, Scotland and Wales. “What more can I say? I am amazed at the racing public over here, to be welcomed with such open arms everywhere we have gone. I would also like to thank the sponsors for putting on such a great day with a large prize-money pot.” JP McManus, the owner of Jonbon and many others, notched up his eighth consecutive UK Champion NH Owner on Saturday, as well. “We have had a good run this year and I have a great team of trainers, stable staff and jockeys and I couldn't have done it without them,” said the 73-year-old McManus, who won the Grand National with I Am Maximus (Fr) (Authorized {Ire}). “The Grand National was special, it's the most special race and if I could pick one race in the world I would want to win, it is the Grand National. We celebrated well.” Harry Cobden was named UK Champion Jump Jockey with 163 winners for the season. He defeated Sean Bowen. The post Mullins Becomes First Irish Trainer In 70 Years To Take The UK NH Title appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Highlighted by a joint workout from graded stakes-winning stablemates Domestic Product and Sierra Leone, nine 3-year-olds breeze April 27 at Churchill Downs in preparation for the May 4 Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Equus Horse of the Year Princess Calla (SAf) (Flower Alley) has been purchased by John Stewart of Resolute Farm from Mario Ferreira, Stewart announced on X Saturday morning. Ferreira and trainer Sean Tarry had sent the five-time South African Grade 1 winner to American in early March for a crack at the Breeders' Cup. “We have finalized our international deal and I'm so excited to announce that we have acquired 2023 South African Horse of the Year Princess Calla in a private sale,” Steward said on X. “She is in her final days of quarantine and will be headed to Chad Brown to begin training for a run at this year's Breeders' Cup.” Bred by Maine Chance Farms, the bay also earned Equus Champion Older Mare honours in 2022/2023 to go with her Horse of the Year title, and of her 12 lifetime wins from two to six, 11 have come at the graded level. Out of G2 Sceptre S. winner and G1 Allan Robertson Championship second Princess Royal (SAf) (Captain Al {SAf}), she brought R600,000 as a Cape Thoroughbred Sales Premier yearling. Princess Calla is also a half-sister to the Grade 3-placed Platinum Sky (SAf) (Silvano {Ger}). Her dam is a half-sister to the dual Equus winner Princess Victoria (SAf) (Victory Moon {SAf}), who earned her championships at two and three. The post South African Champion Princess Calla Bought By John Stewart appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A select field of nine will assemble for Sunday's G1 Prix Ganay at ParisLongchamp, Europe's first Group 1 contest of the season, with G1 Deutsches Derby hero Fantastic Moon (Ger) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) among the likely protagonists. Liberty Racing's 4-year-old added to his Classic score when annexing September's G2 Prix Niel at the Bois de Boulogne venue, but failed to make an impression and was down the field in the following month's G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. He returned for this campaign with a pipe-opening second in last month's Listed Preis von Dahlwitz at Hoppegarten, but his participation is not certain should track conditions deteriorate overnight. “Fanta is in a great mood and everything has gone according to plan so far,” trainer Sarah Steinberg told GaloppOnline. “We hope that the weather gods are kind to us and that the amount of rain will be small. He needs a good track to perform at his best, but soft is okay. Anything worse than soft wouldn't be good and, if it is worse than soft, we will make a decision on Sunday morning.” Joseph O'Brien trainee Al Riffa (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), winner of 2022's G1 Vincent O'Brien National S., is on the comeback trail. He was out just twice last term, finishing second in both G3 International S. and G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, with the latter a 3/4-of-a-length defeat by subsequent Arc hero Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}). “The dream is he is an Arc-type horse, but we'll take it race by race with him,” his trainer said. “The Ganay is a logical starting point for what we hope is a top-class middle-distance horse. We were proud of his run in the Guillaume d'Ornano. He showed a good turn of foot and came strong in the last 100 yards. That bodes well for what may come this season. He didn't have any significant setbacks [last year]. He had an infection leading up to the Irish 2000 Guineas and he was lame on the eve of the [Irish] Champion [S.]. It was a little frustrating, but his ownership group is patient and, hopefully, their patience will be rewarded.” Another on the comeback trail is Amo Racing's Crypto Force (GB) (Time Test {GB}), who has been sighted just once since annexing 2022's G2 Beresford S. at the Curragh. Depth is provided by a home defence which includes G1 Grand Prix de Paris hero Feed The Flame (GB) (Kingman {GB}), this month's G2 Prix d'Harcourt victor Zarakem (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}) and the consistent multiple pattern-race winner Horizon Dore (Fr) (Dabirsim {Fr}). The post German Derby Hero Fantastic Moon Set For Ganay Test appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article