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Andrew Forsman will be chasing several repeats of history with seven runners across the two features events at Ellerslie on Saturday. The Cambridge-based trainer won last year’s edition of the Gr.3 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) with White Noise, and the son of El Roca will be among Forsman’s talented trio contesting Saturday’s race, alongside Group Two performers Saint Bathans and Devastate. White Noise has been lightly-raced since his impressive 2023 title and Forsman is hoping to see improvement out of a uncharacteristic performance at Trentham fresh-up on April 6. “It was disappointing on face value, Masa Hashizume rode him and said he failed to handle what was a shifty track. Hopefully we can just put it down to that,” he said. “He has improved a lot from the trip to Trentham, and his work has been great.” Stablemate Saint Bathans has thrived since returning from Forsman’s Victorian stable in December, with a narrow miss in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m) highlighting a consistent campaign. “He ran well again last time (at Pukekohe), he’s in really good form,” Forsman said. “He is a horse that operates better on rain-affected surfaces so Ellerslie is a question mark, but he has drawn a barrier which means he can get a bit of cover and won’t have to get too far off them. “If he brings his best form, we know he will be competitive. Completing his Easter Handicap contenders is Devastate who is appearing second-up after being badly hampered late in a strong fresh-up run for third at Pukekohe. “He ran well first-up, he had a tough run and wasn’t given any favours at all,” Forsman said. “Stepping up to the mile will suit him, his ability to race on pace is a big advantage and I think he’ll run well.” Saint Bathans is the first-elect with the bookmakers of Forsman’s runners at $7, with White Noise at $8.50 and Devastate at $9.50 in an even market. Among Forsman’s quintet for the Gr.3 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m) is The Patron Saint, a half-brother to the stable’s dual Horse Of The Year and Oaks heroine Bonneval, as well as Lord Arthur, who Forsman and former training partner Murray Baker prepared to win the three-year-old feature in 2019. “He’s a promising horse with good ability. He is coming off a maiden win so it’s a big step-up in grade for sure, but he has the ability to jump and put himself in the race which is a big plus at Ellerslie,” Forsman said. The lightly-tried son of Dissident is the lesser-favoured of the stablemates sitting at $18, with promising filly Moonlight Magic topping the early TAB market at $4 after running sixth in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m), and facing interference in fourth in the Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2100m). “She’s had a very frustrating preparation,” Forsman said. “She’s a better horse than her form line reads, she was very unlucky last start and was cost valuable black-type through interference so hopefully she can gain that on Saturday.” Forsman has engaged Joe Doyle and Craig Grylls respectively aboard the pair, while Listed performer Rebecchi and Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (3200m) runner First Innings will have the services of Billy Jacobson and Masa Hashizume respectively. “It was nice to see him (Rebecchi) back racing well last time out, and his sectionals were very good so the step-up to 2000m should be perfect for him,” Forsman said. “First Innings probably didn’t have all favours in the Derby, he got caught in a bit of an awkward spot and had to work quite hard early. “It may have been a bit too much too soon, but he’s had a freshen-up since and his work has been great this week. I’m looking forward seeing how he goes.” Forsman will also be represented by Armino and Blissfull Lady in the Vale Bob Fulton 2100, the latter he indicated to be a key hope in the staying ranks next season after an impressive last-start victory over 2200m. “She (Blissfull Lady) was in really good form, that’s why we ran her from such a poor draw last start. We thought even if she got back she could win, and Billy (Jacobson) rode her perfectly so the plan came off,” he said. “Again, we’ve had no favours with the barrier on Saturday (14), and going up in grade at Ellerslie means we can’t drag her back to last and hope for a similar result. She will be up against it, but I feel she’s a mare that will really hit her straps next season, so if we can get one or two more runs into her, she’ll be in for a big campaign next time in. “Armino has had a couple of runs at distances short of his best, heading to the middle-distance will suit and his ability to race on speed will certainly help.” Proven filly Ethereal Star will aim to overcome a muddled month of missed racing when contesting the Auckland Co-Op Taxis 1500, alongside stablemate Russian Satire. “She (Ethereal Star) hasn’t had much luck of late, the last month has been a mess for her having to be scratched off the heavy track at Tauranga, then we thought we had the perfect race for her but she walked out of her box with a foot abscess the day before,” Forsman said. “She got over that pretty quickly, and now hopefully we can get her back to the races in her best form. “Russian Satire is coming off a bit of a freshen-up and trialled well, we’ve just been looking for a good race to kick her off in. She’s drawn well, she’ll get a soft run and will improve for the day out.” View the full article

Cambridge Stud has teamed up with the globally renowned Juddmonte to shuttle dual Group One winner Chaldean to New Zealand for the 2024 breeding season. Chaldean is a high-class son of the Juddmonte legend Frankel, who famously won all of his 14 starts including 10 at Group One level. Frankel has carried on in a similar vein at stud. He was the fastest stallion in history to reach 50 Group winners and was champion sire in Europe, Great Britain and Ireland in 2023. He is already the sire of 34 individual Group One winners among his 567 winners from 814 runners, with a total of 138 stakes winners. Chaldean was a Group One winner at the ages of two and three. He followed in his sire’s footsteps to win the Dewhurst Stakes (1400m) and 2000 Guineas (1600m) – a double that has been achieved only nine times in the last 50 years. Newmarket’s Dewhurst was one of three Group wins as a two-year-old for Chaldean, who also won the Gr.2 Champagne Stakes (1400m) at Doncaster and the Gr.3 Acomb Stakes (1400m) at York. Those wins came in succession and confirmed his status as the leading two-year-old in the UK in 2022. Chaldean returned to Newmarket to score an outstanding classic victory in the 2000 Guineas last May, then went on to run second behind Windsor Park Stud shuttler Paddington in the Gr.1 St James’s Palace Stakes (1600m) at Royal Ascot. Chaldean winning the Gr.3 Acomb Stakes (1400m) at two Photo: supplied “Cambridge Stud is delighted to secure the services of Chaldean for the New Zealand breeding industry,” Cambridge Stud chief executive officer Henry Plumptre said. “His pedigree, with a strong emphasis on two and three-year-old speed, is perfect for our market and racing programme. “He is a magnificent type, and his conformation will be enthusiastically received by Australasian breeders. “Having a signature Group One at two and a three-year-old classic to his name makes him an extremely attractive prospect. His sire, Frankel, is currently breaking all records as a stallion and the opportunity to secure his best two-year-old was a significant drawcard for us.” Since assuming ownership of Cambridge Stud in 2018, Brendan and Jo Lindsay have wasted little time in sourcing quality international bloodlines to bolster the famed New Zealand farm. “Jo and I are very proud of the Cambridge Stud brand and welcome the opportunity of joining forces with a global brand like Juddmonte. We thank Juddmonte and their team for affording us this opportunity. We are excited to be able to offer an exceptional horse like Chaldean to our client base,” Brendan Lindsay said. Juddmonte’s general manager Simon Mockridge is looking forward to seeing how Chaldean will be received in the southern hemisphere. “The exceptionally talented, good-looking Chaldean has been immensely popular during his first season at Banstead Manor Stud,” he said. “With the ongoing support for Frankel and his incomparable statistics as they stand, Cambridge Stud have given us the perfect opportunity to send Chaldean to the southern hemisphere, where we feel his precociousness and physical type will appeal.” A five-time winner overall from 10 career starts, Chaldean is out of a Dutch Art mare who is also the dam of Group One placegetter Get Ahead, Group Two winner Alkumait and two Listed performers. Chaldean will stand for a fee of $35,000 + GST and his book will be limited to 120 mares. View the full article

What Bendigo Races Where Bendigo Jockey Club – Heinz St, White Hills VIC 3550 When Sunday, April 21, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Horse racing in Victoria heads to Bendigo on Sunday afternoon, with an eight-race meeting set down for decision. A perfect day for racing is forecast, and with the track rated a Good 4 and the rail out 5m, there will be no excuses for fancied runners. The action is set to commence at 12:25pm AEST. Best Bet at Bendigo: A Book Of Days Despite being rolled as an odds-on favourite at Sandown on April 1, A Book Of Days looks poised to break maiden ranks at start three. Before that run, where he experienced respiratory issues, the three-year-old gelding produced a strong finish to be beaten less than a length by Illative on debut at Pakenham. All things being equal, A Book Of Days only needs to replicate what he did on his debut to win this. Best Bet Race 3 – #1 A Book Of Days (2) 3yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Daniel Stackhouse (58kg) +110 with Picklebet Next Best at Bendigo: Harry Got Styles Harry Got Styles was a determined debut winner over 1000m on April 5. The Matt Laurie-trained sprinter only wore down the leader within the final 100m, but the way he hit the line suggests he is a horse with plenty of upside. Daniel Stackhouse will settle the son of Harry Angel just off the speed, and with a similar turn of foot to what he produced on his debut, Harry Got Styles can waltz his way to another win. Next Best Race 6 – #3 Harry Got Styles (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Matt Laurie | J: Daniel Stackhouse (59kg) +190 with Dabble Best Value at Bendigo: Lovey Lovey returned with an eye-catching run when finishing fourth at Cranbourne over 1000m on April 5, hitting the line with intent after being held up at a crucial point. The Spirit of Boom filly brings crucial race experience to this juvenile event, where a majority of her rivals are on debut. Patrick Moloney will ensure his mount gets a lovely run in transit, and with even luck on the home turn, Lovey can play a prominent role in the finish at a nice price with online bookmakers. Best Value Race 1 – #9 Lovey (2) 2yo Filly | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Patrick Moloney (56kg) +1300 with Bet365 Saturday quaddie tips for Bendigo Bendigo quadrella selections Sunday, April 21, 2024 1-2-3-5-8 3-7 3-5-6-7-8-10 4-5-6-7-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More racing tips View the full article

Rodeo Creek Racing's Blazing Sevens, winner of the 2022 Champagne Stakes (G1) and runner-up in the 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1), makes his first start as a 4-year-old in an $84,000 allowance optional claiming race at Aqueduct Racetrack April 20.View the full article

Amr Zedan's incorporated racing stable is planning an immediate appeal to a Thursday decision by a Kentucky judge who denied an injunction request that would have overturned Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI)'s ongoing ban against Bob Baffert. Zedan had initiated an Apr. 3 lawsuit in an effort to get his Baffert-trained 'TDN Rising Star' Muth (Good Magic) eligible for the GI Kentucky Derby. But Judge Mitchell Perry of Jefferson Circuit Court also denied CDI's request to dismiss the case in his Apr. 18 order. This means that barring a successful appeal with eight days now remaining until entry time for the Derby, the underlying lawsuit could linger for months after the Derby itself has been run if Zedan decides to pursue it that far. “The Plaintiff makes a compelling argument that failure to grant this injunction will result in its horse being barred from running in the Kentucky Derby,” Perry wrote in his order. “This is an event that a horse is only eligible for once in its lifetime. “However, the Defendants are correct that the Plaintiff has transferred its horses to a different trainer and those horses have been eligible to run in the Derby the previous two years,” Perry continued. “For the 2024 racing season, the Plaintiff voluntarily made the decision to not transfer its horses to a new trainer,” Perry wrote. “The Plaintiff knew as early as July 2023 that Mr. Baffert was a suspended trainer and that to be eligible to run in the 2024 Kentucky Derby, horses had to be transferred to a non-suspended trainer by January 29, 2024. Nonetheless, the Plaintiff nominated its horses with Mr. Baffert as their trainer. “The Court appreciates the once in-a-horse's-lifetime nature of the Kentucky Derby, but the other aspects at play prevent this factor from weighing fully in favor of the Plaintiff and injunctive relief,” Perry wrote. A spokesperson for Zedan and his legal team emailed the following statement to TDN, which read, in part: “We are disappointed in the court's decision on our request for temporary relief, as we believe the court did not recognize the significant investment Zedan Racing has made, based on statements by Churchill Downs that if this trainer had no additional violations, Zedan Racing's horses would be able to compete. We will appeal this ruling on an emergency basis as soon as possible. The goal of our effort remains to ensure our horse Muth will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete in the 150th Run for the Roses on May 4. “The court's rejection of the defendant's motion to dismiss affirms our view that [CDI's motion to dismiss] was nothing more than a transparent delay tactic aimed at ensuring its unjust ban remained in place for the 150th Kentucky Derby,” Zedan's statement continued. Tonya Abeln, CDI's vice president of communications, emailed a statement in response to a TDN query for comment that underscored the gaming corporation's appreciation for the ruling–but also couldn't resist a glib portrayal of Zedan's legal efforts. “We are pleased with the Court's decision today and believe Mr. Zedan may suffer from a case of 'Derby Fever,' which is known to spread with exposure to horses and is contagious this time of year,” CDI stated. “Symptoms can contribute to questionable judgement and in extreme cases can result in litigious behavior,” the CDI statement continued. “There is no known cure. Nevertheless, we have communicated clearly about the rules of entry, which are the same for everyone and are non-negotiable. Contenders cannot sue their way into the Kentucky Derby. We wish Mr. Zedan well in the future and appreciate both his passion for the sport and his desire to see his horses compete on the First Saturday in May.” CDI had banished Baffert from its properties shortly after the 2021 Derby, which the now-disqualified Zedan-owned and Baffert-trained Medina Spirit won while testing positive for betamethasone. The ban was initially just supposed to last for two Derbies. But in July 2023 CDI extended the penalty through 2024. Zedan had claimed in his civil suit that he spent millions in buying horses at auction prior to the extension of the ban because he understood that Baffert would be allowed to train those horses for the 150th Derby in 2024. On the issue of requirements for constitutional standing, Perry wrote, “The Plaintiff arguably meets the requirements for constitutional standing. It has suffered a business injury with its horses being barred from competing in the upcoming Kentucky Derby. This harm was caused by Churchill Downs's ban on the Plaintiff's trainer, Bob Baffert. And finally, if this Court were to rule in the Plaintiff's favor the harm would be cured, satisfying redressability.” But, Perry added, “The Court has more serious doubts concerning the Plaintiff's third-party standing to essentially challenge Churchill Down's ban on behalf of Mr. Baffert.” On Zedan's claim of “irreparable harm,” Perry wrote, “This factor is neutral at best. The Plaintiff makes a compelling argument that failure to grant this injunction will result in its horse being barred from running in the Kentucky Derby. This is an event that a horse is only eligible for once in its lifetime. However, the Defendants are correct that the Plaintiff has transferred its horses to a different trainer and those horses have been eligible to run in the Derby the previous two years.” Regarding the balance of equities, Perry wrote that this factor “requires courts to consider the public interest, harm to the defendant, and preservation of the status quo. This factor weighs strongly against granting injunctive relief. “The Defendant here will be severely prejudiced by the granting of injunctive relief. Churchill Downs, as the host of one of the most preeminent sporting events in the world, has a duty to ensure that the rules and regulations put in place to guarantee an even playing field are upheld and followed. “Public trust and confidence in the integrity of the races run at Churchill Downs are essential to its business. It is also in the public interest to ensure that all those who attend or watch races at Churchill Downs can be confident in the fairness and integrity of the sport. “The Court is also deeply concerned about the innocent third parties who will have their horses removed from the Derby field to make room for the Plaintiff's horse should the Court grant injunctive relief. These are entities who have done nothing wrong, have followed the rules, and worked hard only to be denied the opportunity to compete at the last moment,” Perry wrote. “The Court further notes the concerns raised in the amicus brief of other horse owners who have retained Bob Baffert,” Perry wrote. “If the Court were to rule in favor of the Plaintiff, the door would potentially be opened to an uncertain number of Baffert-trained horses dislodging multiple horses from the Derby field. The Court declines to open that door here.” Baffert was not a party in Zedan's lawsuit. He had already been denied a Derby-eligibility injunction at the federal court level in 2023. The post Zedan Vows Appeal after Judge Denies Derby Injunction appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Mike Love Canterbury reinsman Tim Williams has a busy book of eight drives at today’s Ashburton meeting, and shouldn’t have to wait long before adding to his tally this season. He has 36 wins this year and is currently fourth on the drivers’ premiership. In the very first race of the day (11.53pm), the Chelsea Properties 2YO Fillies Mobile Pace, he reins the Steve and Amanda Telfer-trained debutante Sweet Maggie May ($1.55FF).The two-year-old daughter of Sweet Lou has trialled well, hitting the line with purpose in her most recent. “It looks a good starting point today. Got a great draw, and I thought she’d be my best chance of the day.” Williams rates Father Time ($4.00FF) in race four, the McIntosh Catering Trot, as a solid each way chance. The Kevin Townley-trained maiden trotter made a mistake last start against quality three-year-olds, but will only need to recapture his previous form to be competitive. “Back to a maiden race. If he trots the whole way he will be a big chance.” Partners In Wine ($14.00FF) for Jason and Ian Thomas in race 5, the Rosebank Life Care Fillies and Mobile Pace, Barrytown ($3.80FF) for Graeme Telfer in race 6, the Gary McCormick Transport Ltd Trot, and Hayley’s Meddle ($9.00FF) in race 8, the Pair of Old Jandals Fillies and Mares Mobile Pace, for Robert and Jenna Dunn Williams also rate. “Those three are all good place chances with the right runs.” In race nine, the Methven A & P Association Pace, The Conqueror ($6.50FF) for Trevor Harkness finds a suitable race. His good standing start manners over 2400m should have the seven-year-old American Ideal entire giving his punters a run for their money. “It’s his cup of tea. He should land in the front half of the field which will give him a strong top four chance,” says Williams. In the final race, race 11, the Woodlands Stud Mobile Pace, Williams combines again with another Steve and Amanda Telfer-trained runner in Jubilee Rock ($14.00FF). The A Rocknroll Dance mare has not raced since finishing seventh at Addington in July last year. Although she has had two trials to prepare, Williams feels she will benefit from the run. “Her work has been good. Her trials have been pleasing. But being fresh up for a long time means whatever she does today she will improve on going forward.” Williams also drives Spirit Of Gold ($21.00FF) in race 3, the Majestic Horse Floats Pace for trainer Brian Zampese. View the full article

by Jessica Martini & Stefanie Grimm OCALA, FL – Without a breakout horse and numerous outs, the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training dutifully marched through its paces Thursday, with a colt by Nyquist attracting the session's highest price of $550,000 late in the day. Bloodstock agent Donato Lanni, bidding on behalf of Zedan Racing Stable, signed the ticket on the session topper for the third straight day. From a catalogue of 302 horses, just 187 went through the ring Thursday and the session, which started at 10:30 a.m., proceeded at a brisk pace and was over before 4 p.m. For the session, 143 horses sold for $14,877,000. The session average was $104,035 and the median was $70,000. “We had a high number of outs today,” said OBS Director of Sales Tod Wojciechowski. “It was certainly the softest day of the sale we've had so far. But we still have tomorrow. Hopefully, we will be able to rebound and have a better day tomorrow.” Through three of four sessions, 472 horses have grossed $61,608,500. The cumulative average of $130,526 is nearly identical to last year's figure at the same point, while the median of $75,000 is up 15.4% from a year ago. “The market is obviously very spotty,” said Ciaran Dunne, whose Wavertree Stables consigned the session topper. “The traffic has probably been down from years past. The attendance today was pretty sparse. A lot of people got out of town. I am sure they can bid by phone and internet, but it's different when people are in attendance. They get caught up in the moment, maybe, whereas they can be more objective when they are away from the heat of the battle. We've had a decent day. It's very reminiscent of our March sale. It has been good, but it hasn't been great.” Of the scarcity of buyers actually on the ground in Ocala Thursday, Wojciechowski said, “We always like to have people on site. Certainly, on-line bidding was more prevalent today it seemed.” More than half the horses catalogued for Thursday's session worked during last Friday's session of the under-tack show, which was conducted a day after heavy rain hit the area and featured a head wind. The conditions and resulting slower times were unlikely to influence buyers, according to Lanni. “I know it was a slow day,” he said. “The track was definitely a little bit slower and there was a headwind, but there were some nice horses that worked that day. Every day here is different. I think people kind of know and adjust and handicap every day when horses work. I think that's something that comes into play and they know. Even though they went somewhat slower, I don't think it means a whole lot.” The OBS Spring sale's final session begins Friday at 10:30 a.m. Nyquist Colt Tops at OBS Thursday A colt by Nyquist (hip 891), one of the final offerings of the day, topped Thursday's session of the OBS Spring sale when bringing a final bid of $550,000 from bloodstock agent Donato Lanni, acting on behalf of Amr Zedan's Zedan Racing Stable. “He's a very good representation of the sire and we have done very well with Nyquist,” Lanni said. “The horse looked good working and he came back good. He is one that we loved and we are happy we got him.” Ciaran Dunne | Photos by Z The bay colt, who worked a furlong last week in :10 flat, is out of Grade I winner Acoma (Empire Maker). He was consigned by Ciaran Dunne's Wavertree Stables and was purchased for $150,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale by the Red Wings pinhooking partnership of Dunne and Paul Reddam, who campaigned Nyquist. “It seems like every sale I am sitting here talking about how great Nyquist is and between every sale, he does more to justify what you say about him,” Dunne said. “He was a beautiful horse. His work was fabulous and I thought he was well-received at the barn. We are maybe a hair disappointed in what he brought. I thought he could bring a little bit more. But he was well-bought and well sold. Hopefully, he goes to a good home.” @JessMartiniTDN Strong Day for Grassroots Grassroots Training and Sales had a strong sales day Thursday, bringing two of the top-priced colts on the day to auction and finishing the day as the third-highest consigner with a total of 11 hips sold for $1,477,000. A colt from the first crop of War of Will (hip 717) from the family of MGSW Pianist (More Than Ready) spent much of the afternoon as the highest-priced colt and was only edged out late in the day by one of the last hips through the ring. Purchased for just $25,000 as a yearling by Grassroots at Fasig-Tipton's October Yearling Sale, he brought a final bid of $400,000 from trainer Cherie DeVaux after breezing in :10. He was joined on the top-price list by another late in the day hip when a colt by Army Mule (hip 886), who also worked his eighth in :10, went for $350,000 to Lael Stable after having been purchased for $190,000 at Keeneland September last year. The pair of colts were two of five six-figure sales for Grassroots during Thursday's session. Their top filly, an Arizona-bred daughter of Spun to Run (hip 625), sold for $120,000 after working in :9.4. @SGrimmTDN Woodford Buys Bolt d'Oro Filly The day's highest-priced filly (hip 643) went the way of Woodford Thoroughbreds for $450,000 early in Thursday's third session of OBSAPR. By Bolt d'Oro, who also had an $800,000 colt sell during Wednesday's session, the filly worked her furlong in:10. “I liked the stallion and I think he's held his own in a very competitive Kentucky stallion market,” said Will Walden. “And I'd say his fillies probably more than his colts have turned out to have been his more predominant runners. Physically, she's a long, scopey, racy-type filly that I think will stretch out and get two turns. She had a lot of quality. Every time I went back to the barn, she was the ultimate professional and I just fell in love with her.” Will Walden (right) with Niall Brennan | Photos by Z It was the filly's fourth time through the sales ring after she failed to meet her reserve as a yearling at both Fasig-Tipton's October and July yearling sales. But Walden noted that the filly could have value for Woodford well beyond her racing career. “We'll see how her [racing] career goes. Her pedigree is a little light right now but she's got a sister that's racing at Oaklawn and Bolt d'Oro has been, by far, the best stallion the dam has visited so there should be more in the pipeline. But she's beautiful and I'd like to think that, in the future, she'd have beautiful babies.” Hip 643 was one of two fillies going home to Woodford after they went for an Omaha Beach filly (hip 127) during Tuesday's opening session. Walden continued: “We bought a [Omaha Beach filly] for $390,000 early in the week. We came to buy that Caracaro filly that Donato Lanni got [hip 199] for the Three Amigos and didn't even get a hand up so it's been competitive. Seems like the market has fluctuated. Tuesday started off soft, Wednesday was strong, Thursday was a little soft so hopefully the pattern holds and tomorrow's a strong day.” @SGrimmTDN The post Nyquist Colt Leads Measured OBS Session Thursday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Today 20th April 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. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Doomben best bets, top odds & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Mornington Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023 The Listed Mornington Cup headlines the nine-race program at Mornington on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Saturday’s Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023 Ascot will host a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Morphettville racing preview & best bets | Saturday, April 22 Morphettville is the destination for racing in Adelaide on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Pierre Ng aims to join famous father with Chairman’s Sprint win Pierre Ng will chase a notable piece of history when Duke Wai lines up in the HK$20 million Group 1 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Latta armed for Riccarton invasion Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Benaud on song for Mornington Cup John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Bold effort will bring Derby into play for Arby Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hampson salutes at Sandown in first Melbourne ride She may have dead-hated for first, but to have success in her first race in Melbourne on Wednesday was justifiably … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Savatoxl set to make NT return in Alice Springs Cup Carnival Savatoxl, arguably the best horse to emanate from the Northern Territory, makes his long-awaited return to Alice Springs on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Golden Boom looking to turn tables on End Assembly at Doomben Trainer Tony Gollan is confident Golden Boom can get the better of End Assembly and co. in the Listed Mick … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2023 Six 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 12 months ago Cottee in good shape ahead of Princess Stakes at Doomben Cottee is aiming at a third consecutive win when she steps out in the Princess Stakes at Doomben this weekend … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago In-form Marroni can add to expense account Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Inflamed to step up at Riccarton A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Live Drama looking to go out on a high Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is hoping Live Drama can end her season on a winning note when she heads to … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Jamie Richards continues hot run with Happy Valley double In the throes of a strong debut Hong Kong season, Jamie Richards continued to build impressive momentum by striking twice … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Tamworth Cup Day betting tips & quaddie | April 21, 2023 The Tamworth Cup headlines a terrific eight-race program on Friday afternoon. HB’s Nathan Keven brings you his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago The Showdown 2022 runner-by-runner preview & betting strategy The 2022 edition of The Showdown is the feature event on the nine-race card at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, and … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Big Dance highlights bigger issues for country features While country trainers and connections are happy with the ever-increasing prizemoney and initiatives for country-trained horses, there has been an … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Dittman hoping to keep it in the family with Doomben win Luke Dittman is hoping that his only ride at Doomben on Saturday can be a winning one when he partners … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Follow Files: Cape Breton, Ashgrove impress in Brisbane While All Aged Stakes Day didn’t have the fairytale of Fireburn winning the Triple Crown, nor did it see Tofane … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago ‘Roll on Rocky’ Nichols says as Streets Of Avalon heads north Streets Of Avalon stamped himself as the horse to beat in next month’s The Archer (1300m) after another game run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Newcastle racing tips & betting preview | Thursday, 21/04/2022 An eight-race program will be contested at Newcastle Jockey Club on Thursday, so HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst has … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Golden Sixty on the cusp of history ahead of Champions Mile Victory in Sunday’s (April 24) HKD$20 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) would elevate Golden Sixty to status as … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Personal best within reach for Poon Unruffled by Circuit Seven’s wide draw in Wednesday’s (April 20) Class 4 Po Lam Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley, Matthew … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Special Cup winner for Bambry A special pre-race plan helped Sergio become Kamada Bloodstock’s 100th race winner when he led all the way in Sunday’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Undefeated Kiwi-bred on way to Derby dance The apple clearly hasn’t fallen too far from the tree as far as emerging New Zealand-bred stayer and current Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Coventina Bay on target for Queensland campaign Trainer Robbie Patterson is thrilled with how his star mare Coventina Bay has come through her effort to finish runner-up … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Allpress heads to Melbourne to retain ride on Kiwi mare Four-time New Zealand champion jockey Lisa Allpress will reunite with Aimee’s Jewel in Melbourne on May 1. Allpress was the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Spring targets beckon Levante If Levante is going to become a Group One winner, she’s going to have to wait until she’s a five-year-old … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ipswich racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Wednesday, April 21 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best bets and quaddie numbers for the midweek meeting at Ipswich Turf Club on Wednesday, April … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Canterbury tips, value bets & best odds | Wednesday, April 21 HorseBetting.com.au’s NSW analyst has found you three betting tips and some quaddie numbers for the Canterbury meeting on Wednesday, April … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Bendigo racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, April 21 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the top odds, best bets and free quaddie numbers for the Bendigo race meeting on Wednesday, April … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Will we see Addeybb vs Verry Elleegant match race? Punt Drunk returns with a look at some of the major headlines in the racing world, including the proposed $10m … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings scheduled to be run and won on this Tuesday afternoon. Our betting … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Frankie Lor eyes FWD Champions Day glory with trio of runners Frankie Lor hopes lightning can strike twice in the same setting as he prepares to unleash Big Party and Fat … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Loves Only You pleases Vincent Ho ahead of FWD QEII Cup tilt Vincent Ho had his first feel of 2019 Group 1 Japanese Oaks (2400m) winner Loves Only You this morning (Monday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago River Beau To Target Feature Group Races Promising sprinter River Beau will target Group 3 races and bypass the Belmont winter season, according to trainer Bruce Watkins … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Biometric ready to shine in Anniversary Vase Still a maiden in Australia, Lindsay Park believe they have found the sweet spot for former European galloper Biometric. Placed … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Price-trained Jamaea On Magic Path A trip to the 2022 Magic Millions raceday is on the cards for the Robert and Luke Price-trained Jamaea, after … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Two Illicit makes pleasing return Roger James couldn’t have been happier with the return to racing of high-quality mare Two Illicit at Te Rapa last … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Schofer riding the crest of a wave Hazel Schofer is riding the crest of a wave at the moment and she is hoping that will continue. The … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Ritani scores brave win Trainers Kerry and Ian Taplin had their hearts in their mouths when their mare Ritani looked like she would be … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Babylon Berlin searching for stakes victory Consistent filly Babylon Berlin will be looking for her first stakes victory at Te Rapa on Saturday-week when she contests … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Invincibella retires after banking $3m Group One-winning mare Invincibella has run her last race and will be auctioned as a broodmare at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Maher and Eustace face positive swab probe Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are the subject of a stewards investigation after Piccatric returned a positive swab after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lindelani to follow mum’s lead in St Leger A daughter of a VRC St Leger winner is set to line up in the 2800m-Listed race for three-year-olds at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Manolo Blahniq set for Hawkesbury Cup tilt Mornington trainer Tony Noonan believes the Hawkesbury Gold Cup at Rosehill shapes as a suitable race for Manolo Blahniq who … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Streets Of Avalon to chase spring riches Having shelved plans to take Streets Of Avalon to Brisbane, trainer Shane Nichols has turned his attention to the spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Coyle with two Hawkesbury Guineas hopefuls Stakes-placed St Covet’s Spirit is scheduled to race on a seven-day back-up in the Hawkesbury Guineas, with her stablemate Mo’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago MVRC to explore a night-time Cox Plate Running the 100th Cox Plate at The Valley under lights is one option the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee will … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Te Akau looking to Australian spring Te Akau Racing will have a strong team for the Australian spring but principal David Ellis says he is not … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vega One to begin Stradbroke build-up Talented Vega One will take his first step to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap when he runs at the Sunshine … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Britain making plans for racing return Arena Racing Company tracks could be at the forefront of a return to racing in Britain when the time comes … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Schofield’s hot streak continues Chad Schofield is well on his way to smashing his personal best Hong Kong tally after maintaining an excellent run … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago New best for Yiu as Mighty Giant impresses Mighty Giant took another step up the ladder with an impressive performance in the Class 3 Dorset Handicap (1400m) at … Read More Japan horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago White legacy continues In 2006, a filly by Zabeel out of Carmina Burana came into the world in the usual way, but her … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Mansour in good spirits despite delay to recovery process South African-born jockey Donovan Mansour is determined to remain positive about his long journey to recovery from a horrific raceday … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Majority of Darley’s stud fees reduced The majority of Darley Stud’s services fees have been reduced for the next breeding season as uncertainty continues regarding COVID-19 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fall costs Kayla Crowther 15 meeting ban Apprentice Kayla Crowther along with senior jockeys Dwayne Dunn and John Allen have been suspended for careless riding at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Plein Ciel wins Easter Cup at Caulfield Plein Ciel has delivered at his fourth run for the Anthony Freedman stable, claiming the Group Three Easter Cup at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trekking wins Group Three Hall Mark Stakes Godolphin sprinter Trekking has shown his liking for firm ground with victory in the Group Three Hall Mark Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Streets Of Avalon win special for Chief Stipelas Clayton Chief Stipelas has claimed his first stakes win as a jockey, guiding Streets Of Avalon to a determined victory in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pierata wins All Aged Stakes at Randwick Osborne Bulls has been relegated to second in a Group One race for the fourth time this autumn, with Pierata … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Long shot Graceful Storm wins at Caulfield Graceful Storm could be aimed at fillies stakes races in Adelaide after she ran down the more highly fancied Thrillster … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Castelvecchio wins G1 Champagne Stakes Trainer Richard Litt his recorded first Group One win, with Castelvecchio finishing strongly to claim the Champagne Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Last two races at Doomben washed out Stewards have abandoned the last two races at Doomben after jockeys raised concerns about visibility … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Morrissy sprints to Caulfield victory Three-year-old colt Morrissy could have earned a crack at a Group Two sprint in Adelaide with a determined victory over … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Goldolphin continues winning Qld streak The Godolphin stable has continued it run of success in Queensland when Plague Stone gave it its first winter win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Group Three Randwick double for O’Hara Kathy O’Hara has ridden a Group Three double at Randwick on late pick-up Laburnum for Godolphin and the Matthew Smith-trained … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nothdurft in first stakes win at Doomben Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has produced a top ride to win his first stakes race on Mr Marbellouz in the Listed … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Princess Jenni Australasian Oaks bound Princess Jenni has showed her class with a strong finishing effort with a big weight to claim a narrow win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Consolation win for The Chosen One The Chosen One has given premier New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman a win on the final day … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hallelujah Boy rejoices in the wet The Kris Lees-trained Hallelujah Boy has revelled on a heavy track to win the Listed Tails Stakes at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago SA Derby on radar for Grinzinger Star The Danny O’Brien-trained Grinzinger Star has made it back-to-back wins at Caulfield as he continues on a path towards a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Grey Shadow scores first-up at Caulfield Stakes races in either Adelaide or Brisbane will be on the agenda for Grey Shadow following her first-up win in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gem of Scotland shines bright at Doomben A change of tactics has led to unbeaten Gem of Scotland scoring a big win in the Two Year old … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cahill continues good run at Doomben In form jockey Michael Cahill has continued a good week, scoring on Wu Gok for champion trainer Chris Waller at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Conners has high hopes for Bolero King Clarry Conners has the Stradbroke Handicap in mind for Bolero King if the gelding can continue an impressive campaign in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago So Far Sokool to step up at Randwick Ballarat trainer Archie Alexander is bringing So Far Sokool to Sydney for the final meeting of the carnival after her … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mark Currie suspended after being charged Toowoomba trainer Mark Currie has been suspended pending the resolution of 16 charges involving race day treatment issued against him … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Le Romain on track to snap losing streak Newcastle trainer Kris Lees believes Le Romain is tracking to improve on last year’s second in the All Aged Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx to enjoy well-earned rest Winx will have a well-deserved spell in the paddock before a decision is made on her next campaign … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Corey Brown plans smooth run on Irukandji Jockey Corey Brown says Irukandji will benefit from a quicker pace in the Champagne Stakes as the colt Dundeel’s second … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Charlie Boy back for another winter Rejuvenated gelding Charlie Boy can take the first step to another try at the big winter sprints if he races … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gelded Calderon makes return at Caulfield Tony McEvoy is eyeing off Adelaide targets with Calderon who makes his return following a gelding operation at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Caricature on trial for Adelaide campaign New Zealand filly Caricature can cement an Adelaide campaign if she performs well in a Listed race at Riccarton … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jeff Lloyd to concentrate on family Champion jockey Jeff Lloyd says the Brisbane winter carnival will be his last as he plans to spend more time … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago New CEO for Racing Qld Brendan Parnell has been appointed as the new CEO of Racing Queensland after Eliot Forbes stepped down last month … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Randwick betting tips and form for Saturday, April 21 RANDWICK is racing this Saturday and a strong nine race card waits punters in the NSW capital. The Champagne Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Racing Qld appoints new chief executive Brendan Parnell has been appointed as the new CEO of Racing Queensland after Eliot Forbes stepped down from the role … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brendan Parnell new RQ chief Former Tatts Group and Sky Channel executive Brendan Parnell is the new chief executive of Racing Queensland … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Morphettville memories rekindled Roger James will take a walk down memory lane if his highly promising three-year- old Sherrif can live up to … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Wanabefamous ready for bigger and better things It’s the changing of the guard at Ralph Manning’s Cambridge stable with his winter team gathering momentum, but he still … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Aussie G1 dates loom for Kiwis A couple of Cambridge gallopers preparing for Group 1 goals will hold most New Zealand interest in Australia on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago D Day for Caricature The pressure again goes on three-year-old filly Caricature this weekend. Fresh from facing her toughest assignment in the Group 1 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Boss set to avenge last-start loss Otaki trainer Johno Benner is happy to put Boss’ last-start failure behind him as he prepares for Sunday’s Lincoln Farms … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Muswellbrook market movers for Friday, April 20 WE’RE away and racing at Muswellbrook this afternoon as the NSW venue hosts a strong eight race card. Wondering where … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Aqua Vite ready for first stakes win Aqua Vite is set to continue his consistent record by winning the Listed Tails Stakes at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Williams and Property reunite at Caulfield Craig Williams is looking forward to partnering Property from a favourable barrier when the gelding returns in the Bel Esprit … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pennino to boost Tiffani Brooker’s career Tiffani Brooker can get a timely boost to her senior career when she is reunited with promising two-year-old Pennino at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Regally bred Zarkamiya wins on debut Three-year-old filly Zarkamiya by Frankel out of Zarkava has made a winning debut at ParisLongchamp … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Single Gaze arrives In Brisbane for winter Group One-winning mare Single Gaze has arrived in Brisbane to prepare for a big winter carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Orange appeal could prove fruitful Small-scale trainer Mike Van Gestel is keen to gauge the progress of Charlie Chap at Randwick where he tries to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainers advocate foreign workers Foreign workers are essential for Australian stables along with later working hours and better education say trainers … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sydney Cup Fast Facts Some facts and figures on the re-running of the Sydney Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Vandyke chases double for friend Sam Trainer David Vandyke hopes he can get a double for the week for his owner and friend Sam Mayer at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Half-brothers’ chance at two-state double Half-brothers Danger Deal and Royal Rumble will chase a two-state family double when they run at Caulfield and Morphettville respectively … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Crystal Dreamer to make stakes race debut Crystal Dreamer will make his stakes racing debut in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield having won seven of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Parish excited about Sydney Cup chance Jockey Cory Parish will chase the biggest win of his career when he rides in Sydney for the first time … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing Victoria and AJA re-launch Ride Guide CONTROVERSIAL punting tool Ride Guide is back in business and will launched to the public this Saturday and will be … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ride Guide to kick off at Caulfield The digital service Ride Guide is set for a relaunch at Caulfield with jockeys now allowed to give their thoughts … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hayes-Dabernig hopefuls firming in 2017 Sydney Cup betting THERE has been a swell of support for two of the outside chances ahead of Saturday’s 2017 Sydney Cup replay … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tivaci to stand at Waikato Stud Tivaci will head to Waikato Stud in New Zealand following his win in the Group One All Aged Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ron Stewart on Too Good To Refuse In-form Ron Stewart will be the fill-in rider for Too Good To Refuse when the horse tackles the Tails Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Prize money boost for NZ racing New Zealand’s racing codes to get multi-million dollar injection to be used as prize money … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Prussian Vixen after the Caulfield money Trainer Michael Mehegan has decided to chase the money with Prussian Vixen at Caulfield in the VOBIS Gold Sprint … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rawiller aims to be back in saddle in June Jockey Nash Rawiller expects to spend six to eight weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder and fracturing his … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago VOBIS Gold form and free tips for racing at Caulfield, April 22 VOBIS Gold pumps a lot of money into the Australian racing industry and it is the major sponsor for racing … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waterhouse, Bott hearing to resume A Racing NSW hearing into Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott substituting horses for a televised track gallop at Randwick is … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago 2017 Sydney Cup form, odds and free tips, Saturday April 22 TAKE two of the 2017 Sydney Cup as a full field of 16 runners will hopefully make it around the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stewards conclude Jeff Lloyd inquiry Stewards have concluded an inquiry into top jockey Jeff Lloyd’s ride on She Goes Pop at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago NZRB announces massive stake money injection to all industries THE New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) finally has positive news for the industry after announcing a funding commitment of $24 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chief stipe hits back at Purton criticism Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton has earned the ire of Racing NSW chief teward Ray Murrihy for his stance on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vandancer gives Boss a timely Sandown win Glen Boss, still waiting for a Singapore work visa, made the most of his one ride at Sandown with victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Multizone another winner for James Cumings The James Cummings-trained Multizone has given jockey Sam Clipperton the first leg of a winning treble at Canterbury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ipswich treble adds to Matt Dunn’s haul Sky Heart, Flying Charger and Groovy Gal have added to trainer Matt Dunn’s surge of form with the trio winning … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chautauqua in first look at Sha Tin track Chautauqua has taken his first steps on the Sha Tin racecourse ahead of his first appearance on the international arena … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dulverton on path to Qld winter carnival Dulverton kicks off her campaign at Caulfield with trainer Robert Smerdon aiming the filly towards the Queensland winter carnival … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chief stipe hits back at Purton criticism Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton has earned the ire of Racing NSW chief teward Ray Murrihy for his stance on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Aviator flying ahead of Rosehill return Aviator will restart his two-year-old campaign at Rosehill with a view to a Queensland winter campaign … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dale takes proven route with Unanimously Canberra sprinter Unanimously is no stranger to racing at Caulfield and is heading to Melbourne again to contest the Listed … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Allen brings flat form to jumps circuit After landing his first feature flat victory, Irish jockey John Allen was back in the winner’s circle, this time over … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sir Moments carnival aim subject to change Talented galloper Sir Moments could have his Brisbane winter carnival target race switched from the Doomben Cup to the Stradbroke … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Robert Heathcote arrives in Hong Kong Trainer Robert Heathcote has arrived in Hong Kong where stable star Buffering will attempt his second win on the international … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Robert Heathcote arrives in Hong Kong Trainer Robert Heathcote has arrived in Hong Kong where stable star Buffering will attempt his second win on the international … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Starspangledbanner to return to Coolmore Starspangledbanner will return to Coolmore Australia after showing increased fertility during the northern hemisphere breeding season … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rising Romance in peak order for QEII bid Lindsay Park mare Rising Romance has settled in well in Hong Kong as she 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During its monthly meeting April 18, the California Horse Racing Board enthusiastically approved a new horse racing wager at Santa Anita Park during a time of slumping pari-mutuel wagering in the state.View the full article

Classic winner (GB) (Frankel {GB}), who is standing his first season at Banstead Manor Stud in the UK, will shuttle to Cambridge Stud in New Zealand for the Southern Hemisphere breeding season, Juddmonte announced Thursday evening. His fee will be NZ$35,000 + GST and his book will be limited to 120 mares. One of only nine horses to complete the G1 Dewhurst S./G1 2000 Guineas double, Chaldean stands alongside his sire, the multiple champion sire Frankel, who completed the double in 2010/2011. The duo are the only father-son pair to complete that achievement in the history of the sport. The chestnut also won the G2 Champagne S. and G3 Acomb S. during his racing days. Simon Mockridge, general manager UK, Juddmonte, said “The exceptionally talented, good-looking Chaldean has been immensely popular during his first season at Banstead Manor Stud. With the ongoing support for Frankel and his incomparable statistics as they stand, Cambridge Stud have given us the perfect opportunity to send Chaldean to the Southern Hemisphere where we feel his precociousness and physical type will appeal. We look forward to working with the team at the internationally renowned Cambridge Stud ahead of the Southern Hemisphere season.” The son of Suelita (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) was bred by Whitsbury Manor Stud and was acquired by Juddmonte for 550,000gns as a foal out of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale. He is a half-brother to four black-type horses, three of which are stakes winners led by G2 Mill Reef S. winner Alkumait (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) and that stallion's full-brother, stakes winner Get Ahead (GB), who was second in the G1 Flying Five S. Henry Plumptre, Cambridge Stud's CEO added, “Cambridge Stud is delighted to secure the services of Chaldean for the New Zealand breeding industry. His pedigree, with a strong emphasis on 2- and 3-year-old speed is perfect for our market and racing program. He is a magnificent type, and his conformation will be enthusiastically received by Australasian breeders. “Having a signature Group 1 at two, the Dewhurst S. and a 3-year-old Classic, the 2000 Guineas, to his name makes him an extremely attractive prospect. His sire, Frankel, is currently breaking all records as a stallion and the opportunity to secure his best 2-year-old was a significant drawcard for us.” Added Brendan Lindsay, Cambridge Stud owner, said, “Jo [his wife] and I are very proud of the Cambridge Stud brand and welcome the opportunity of joining forces with a global brand like Juddmonte. We thank Juddmonte and their team for affording us this opportunity. We are excited to be able to offer an exceptional horse like Chaldean to our client base.” The post Guineas Hero Chaldean To Shuttle To Cambridge Stud This Year appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In the wake of news that seven racehorses at properties under the jurisdiction of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) died in March, several commissioners and staffers at Thursday's monthly board meeting raised the verbal equivalent of a yellow flag with the goal of preventing future fatalities that would equate to a spike into red-alert territory. “Our injury rate, death rate, is creeping up,” chairman Gregory Ferraro, DVM, said after CHRB equine medical director Jeff Blea gave the statistics in his report. “Do you have any solutions, reasons, comments about that?” he asked. “Solutions, no. Reasons, each one is unique,” Blea replied. “For example, in March, there were two tibias, one shoulder in a Quarter Horse, and two fetlocks,” Blea said, describing the underlying fatality reasons and settings in four musculoskeletal injuries that occurred in training and one in racing. Blea said the other two deaths were “medical-condition fatalities unrelated to exercise.” Blea continued: “When I look at the necropsy reports and when I'm involved in the post-mortems, each one is unique. Solutions, I think what we need to continue doing is what we've been doing. We need to continue the educational point of the welfare, the racing and safety program that the CHRB established, trainer [continuing education]. We need to continue the education through the post-mortem examination reviews. And we need to continue to get that message out. “We need to continue to remind our stakeholders not to get complacent,” Blea said. “It's easy to get complacent. Right now is a difficult time for not only the industry but specifically in California. I think the horsemen feel it, management feels it, everyone feels it. So I think it's [important] to continue to do what we've been doing, and continue to do it better than we've been doing it. “There's been some discussion in some circles about penalties for fatalities,” Blea said. “I think that is recirculated conversation from a few years ago. That is going to take quite a bit of in-depth discussion and understanding as to how that sort of process would work. “In other words, if you have more than one fatality, two fatalities, three fatalities [you'd face penalization],” Blea said. “Some folks have brought that notion back up, but I think horsemen are keenly aware that the last thing they want is a fatality. But I think in order to help reduce those numbers, we just have to keep our foot on the pedal.” Ferraro then wanted to know how many trainers might have had more than one musculoskeletal fatality in their stables over a 12-month period. Scott Chaney, the CHRB's executive director, didn't have the exact figures in front of him, but off the top of his head, he said that based on the last annual report the CHRB put out, he believed that of around 66 fatalities statewide, “in the neighborhood of 10 trainers that had more than one.” Chaney clarified that, “So the vast majority obviously have [just] one. And then I think there was maybe one trainer with four, one with three, and a handful with two.” CHRB vice chair Oscar Gonzales said it was important for the board to remain vigilant about keeping an eye on horses training and racing off of extended layoffs, and he added that he knows that oversight in general can be difficult at a time when the industry is short on veterinarians. Chaney agreed that the layoff horses deserve the extra scrutiny they get from the CHRB. “Those [injuries] are particularly troublesome, because they are preventable,” Chaney said, noting the CHRB's required extra examinations for horses coming off a layoff. Widening the lens further, Chaney added, “The sudden death ones, I still think we're still trying to get our arms around. But large-bone injuries we can prevent.” Gonzales summed up the discussion by reminding stakeholders “The last thing we need are more rules and regs, or even for the state legislature to act in the instance where they feel not enough has been done.” Blea put it this way: “The success of the regulations is in the silence of it. It's there-you just don't hear or see it. Which, quite frankly, I'm glad we don't hear it or see it, because the goal is to reduce those numbers. But the success is there.” The post Seven Equine Fatalities in March Raises Caution, but Not Alarm, from CHRB appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With a strong move down the lane, Waves of Mischief (Into Mischief–Pearl River, by Quality Road) held on to win her first career race over the grass at Keeneland on Thursday. Off as the 5-2 choice, the filly from the barn of Brendan Walsh settled along the rail in the third position while Beyond Lucky (Nyquist) set the pace. As the field began to bear down on the leader around the far turn, Waves of Mischief launched her bid by tipping to the two path at the eighth pole, secured the front and outlasted fellow first timer Deep Satin (American Pharoah) for the win. The winner was bred in part by the late Martin Wygod, who passed away last week at the age of 84. The final running time was 1:41.50. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. Sales History: $575,000 '23 OBSAPR. O-Qatar Racing LLC; B-Pam and Martin Wygod (KY); T-Brendan Walsh. On debut #1 WAVES OF MISCHIEF ($7.26) was patient behind horses and made her move in the stretch to win race 5 at Keeneland. The daughter of Into Mischief was ridden by @Tyler_Gaff and is trained by @brenpwalsh. pic.twitter.com/xZJIOiiwFG — TVG (@TVG) April 18, 2024 The post Into Mischief Filly Turns In Strong Debut Over Keeneland Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Friday's Observations features a 'half-sister to Group 1 winner Naval Crown (GB). 14.42 Newbury, Mdn, £12,000, 3yo, f, 10fT MAGIC DREAM (IRE) (Shamardal) is an eyecatching debutante for Godolphin and Charlie Appleby in this race which saw the future Oaks winner Eswarah (GB) (Unfuwain) and Irish Oaks heroine Star Catcher (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) break their maidens. A half-sister to the stable's G1 Platinum Jubilee S. hero Naval Crown (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), she encounters a clutch of potential Oaks fillies in a fascinating affair. 16.20 Saint-Cloud, Debutantes, €27,000, 3yo, f, 8fT ON THE CLOUDS (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) is another intriguing Godolphin newcomer on the day, this time for Henri-Alex Pantall, being a half-sister to the triple G1 Dubai Turf and G1 Prince of Wales's S. hero Lord North (Ire) by Too Darn Hot's sire Dubawi (Ire). One of her peers in attendance is the Wertheimer's Solinah (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}), a Christophe Ferland-trained half-sister to the recent GII Pan American S. winner Kertez (GB) (Intello {Ger}). 16.50 Newbury, Debutantes, £12,000, 3yo, f, 7fT TARQEEZ (IRE) (Kingman {GB}) represents Shadwell and Roger Varian, who combined to enjoy success with her half-sister Eshaada (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) in the 2021 G1 British Champions Fillies & Mares S. Also of note is Yuesheng Zhang's Pride And Power (IRE) (Frankel {GB}), a Karl Burke-trained first foal out of the G3 Prix Sigy winner Big Brothers Pride (Fr) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) who is in turn kin to the G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest heroine Polydream (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}). The post Half-Sister To Naval Crown Debuts In “Eswarah Maiden” appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Trotting training supremo Phil Williamson has just retired his best ever trotter but he has a new apple of his eye in at Alexandra Park tonight. Williamson’s multiple Group 1 winner Majestic Man has run his last race after 105 starts for 24 wins and $855,545 in stakes. His new trotting excitement machine Empire City has an awfully long way to go to get to Majestic Man’s level but she has started her career on the right trajectory with five wins from seven starts and winning juvenile trotter of the year. She returned at Addington last week with a powerful win via a long sustained run from the 800m and oozes class. “She has all the key ingredients to be a top trotter, she has the gait, the manners and the speed,” says Williamson, one of the most successful trainers of trotters ever in this part of the world. For all Empire City’s obvious talent Williamson has brought enough newbies to Alexandra Park to know they can be tripped up by racing right-handed for the first time. “She isn’t as confident this way (right-handed) yet and while she can win this is her trial for richer races coming up in a few weeks. She’ll line up in the IRT NZ Sires’ Stakes 3YO Trotters Prelude (8.39pm). “She will wear a Murphy Blind on her inside this week to help her steer better.” Empire City also finds herself as one of the brightest stars of a stronger than usual early-season three-year-old crop with plenty of talented rivals tonight and maybe one really good horse in Paramount Kiwi. He was unbeaten as a two-year-old and looked a natural and while he was beaten into third in his seasonal debut last start there was far more to the story than that. Paramount Kiwi finished third to older horses and trotted a remarkable 2:45.5 which is over two seconds faster than the national record for a three-year-old, not that it will count as only winning times do. But it shows what a talent he is and if he shows gate speed and settles in front of Empire City the filly will need to do something special to beat him. Add in Father Barry, Levi, Dreams Pat, Bounce N Beyond and Princess Sadie, who Williamson is caretaker training for son Matthew, and this three-year-old crop will provide some real highlights as their season develops. Trotters will be the highlight of the early part of tonight’s meeting with a stacked juvenile trot including some impressive trialists and the return of last season’s Anzac Cup winner Eurokash in Race 5, the Border Fencing Services Handicap Trot. But it wraps with a good two-year-old fillies race and Duchess Megxit set to go around red hot in a four-horse Race 10, the Magness Benrow Sires’ Stakes 3YO Fillies Heat 3 Mobile Pace. View the full article

Owner Amr Zedan's quest for a temporary injunction that would require Churchill Downs to allow Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Muth into the Kentucky Derby (G1) field was denied April 18 by a Louisville, Ky., judge.View the full article

Races at Evangeline Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis both went off without all horses being loaded into the starting gate on Wednesday. The fourth race at Evangeline Apr. 17, a mile route for $4,000 claimers, was declared a “no contest” by the stewards because multiple horses were involved. The $54,453 in mutuels for the race had to either be refunded or paid out as part of “all” combinations for that leg in multi-race exotics. Several hours earlier, the sixth race at Indy, a 5 1/2-furlong sprint for Indiana-bred maiden special weights, ended up with the stewards declaring the outermost-drawn entrant, Tremor (Unbridled Express) a non-starter whose bets were subject to refund. The announcers at both tracks quickly informed the public in their calls that not all horses had loaded before the start and to expect an inquiry. The Equibase chart described the chaos in the Evangeline race like this: “Paynt Battle (Paynter) unprepared start, rider left without irons, made a mild bid and faded…Gottatakehimto (Speighter Man) had an awkward start and was never close. Callinginthenight (Nownownow) unprepared start and was quickly pulled up. Smoky Topaz (Congrats) unprepared at the start and lost rider. Turn On the Magic (Khozan) not loaded in gates.” Updates on the riderless and pulled-up horses involved in the Evangeline “no contest” were not available at the time this story was posted. The jockeys on those mounts all rode later on the card. The Evangeline incident was the second “no contest” at that track in as many racing dates because of an issue involving the starting gate. On the previous day Evangeline raced, Apr. 13, the second race, a starter/optional claimer at one mile on the turf, had $68,005 in wagers refunded when the starting gate could not be moved out of the homestretch. Despite the barrier being stuck across the homestretch about four paths off the rail, the race was not called off in progress, and the nine jockeys had to shoot a narrow gap between the gate and the inside rail to finish. The post Horses Left Behind Gate at Both Evangeline and Indy appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

2nd-Keeneland, $76,880, Msw, 4-18, 2yo, f, 4 1/2f, :53.48, ft, 3 3/4 lengths. ULTIMA GRACE (f, 2, American Pharoah–Ultima D {SW, $241,936}, by Scat Daddy) debuted as the 1-9 choice here, but she was not alone upon exiting the gate as she was joined by Haven't a Red Cent (Goldencents). The pair locked horns around the far turn, but the Wesley Ward trainee began to pull away entering the stretch and she won in geared down fashion by 3 3/4 lengths over Kiss Cam (Mastery). A $300,000 purchase by For the People at the 2020 Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed Sale while in foal to Munnings, Ultima D produced a full-sister to the winner last year. Out of an extended female family which includes sire No Nay Never (Scat Daddy), Ultima Grace's dam foaled a colt Apr. 6 by Classic Empire. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $49,080. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-For the People Racing Stable LLC; B-For The People Racing,, Mrs. Deborah L O'Connor & Mr. Jon Rabinowitz (KY); T-Wesley A. Ward. #1 Ultima Grace wins easy to break her maiden on debut in R2 at Keeneland for trainer Wesley Ward with @ljlmvel in the saddle! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/8qN4Nx0D4H — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) April 18, 2024 The post Ultima Grace Gears Down To Graduate On Debut At Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) winner Resilience and 2023's champion 2-year-old filly Just F Y I recorded their first Churchill Downs workouts April 18 after racing in respective Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races nearly two weeks ago.View the full article

9th-TAM, $53k, Msw, 3yo, 1mT, post time: 4:37 p.m. ET Pennsylvania-bred JOYANT (Wootton Bassett {GB}) gets her career started here for owner/breeder Erdenheim Farm and trainer Arnaud Delacour. The filly's dam Cintra (Ire) (Camacho {GB}), an unraced daughter of European Broodmare of the Year Bordighera (Alysheba), was purchased by James Wigan's London Thoroughbred Services for 420,000gns ($570,730) on behalf of Erdenheim at the 2019 Tattersalls December Mare Sale and she produced a Kingman (GB) filly the following spring, visiting this outstanding stallion prior to her export. The listed-placed Bordighera was the dam of nine winners from 11 to race, including the globetrotting three-time Group 1 winner Grandera (Grand Lodge)–also placed at the highest level in France and Australia–as well as multiple champion George Washington (Ire) (Danehill), whose four Group 1 victories included the 2006 G1 Stan James (English) 2000 Guineas; and SW Sun Central (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). Another of Bordighera's daughters, the Group 3-placed Wonderstruck (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), was responsible for Ready To Venture (GB) (Kingman {GB}), victorious in last year's GIII Seaway S. at Woodbine. TJCIS PPs The post Friday Insights: Erdenheim Homebred Packs Plenty of Pedigree Punch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among this week's rulings, the focus once again has been on intra-articular injections before workouts. As it stands, HISA imposes a seven-day prohibition of any inter-articular injection of any joint prior to a timed workout, and a 14-day ban prior to a race. Proposed rules currently before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) would add additional wrinkles to this rule. These proposed rules would bar a horse treated with any corticosteroid intra-articular injection of the metacarpophalangeal or metatarsophalangeal joints—in other words, the front and hind fetlock joints—from working for 14 days and racing for 30 days following treatment. Six separate trainers were this past week sanctioned for breaching the current joint injection rule before workouts, each issued a $3,000 fine. One new trainer has an additional case pending. In the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) annual report posted last week, the agency detailed 53 intra-articular injection-related notices filed, and 35 separate charges issued, since the implementation of the anti-doping and medication control (ADMC) program in May of last year. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Resolution Date: 04/17/2024 Licensee: Luis Mendez, trainer Penalty: A written reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance); disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable). Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Mr Big Bucks, who finished fourth at Santa Anita on 3/8/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 04/16/2024 Licensee: Sergio Morfin, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Trouble N Paradise, who finished fourth at Santa Anita on 3/8/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 04/15/2024 Licensee: Eddie Milligan, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Tapit Jenallie. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Resolution Date: 04/15/2024 Licensee: Jane Cibelli, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Inveigled. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Resolution Date: 04/15/2024 Licensee: Sal Gonzalez, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Mentirosa on 3/1/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 04/12/2024 Licensee: Richard Mandella, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Ice Dancing. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Resolution Date: 04/12/2024 Licensee: Miguel Hernandez, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Arizona Andrew. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Resolution Date: 04/11/2024 Licensee: Wendell Matt, trainer Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Dixon Tuff on 3/5/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 04/11/2024 Licensee: Wendell Matt, trainer Penalty: Treated as 1 violation with Dixon Tuff under 9/8/23 HISA Guidance. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Fire When Ready on 3/5/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 04/10/2024 Licensee: William Scattergood Meister, Jr., trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Scoretosettle. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Resolution Date: 04/10/2024 Licensee: Jeremiah Englehart, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Dolce Veloce. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Pending ADMC Violations Date: 02/25/2024 Licensee: Hernan Parra, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Dexamethasone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Storm Creed, who won at Tampa Bay on 2/25/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 02/26/2024 Licensee: Valorie Lund, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Gabapentin—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from Amaretto Di Amore, who finished second at Turf Paradise on 02/26/24. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 04/06/2024 Licensee: Carlo Vaccarezza, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Pre-workout joint injection violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Little Blaze. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 03/09/2024 Licensee: Jose Garoffalo, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: What appears to be a vet's list medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Sarawat on 03/09/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 03/16/2024 Licensee: George Weaver, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Metformin—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Anna's Wish, who finished third in the Cicada S. at Aqueduct on 3/16/24. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Read more on the story here. Date: 03/16/2024 Licensee: Rodolfo Rodriguez, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Vet's list medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Try it Again on 03/16/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Golden Gate Fields Santos Rivera – violation date April 12; $250 fine and one-day suspension Epifanio Garcia – violation date April 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension Alexis Armando Espinoza – violation date April 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension Keeneland Joe Bealmear – violation date April 10; 250 fine and no other public details provided Mahoning Valley Jose Leon – violation date April 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension Oaklawn Park Joe Bealmear – violation date April 10; $250 fine and one-day suspension Erik Mark Asmussen – violation date April 13; $250 fine and one-day suspension Tampa Bay Jose Alonso – violation date April 14; $250 fine and one-day suspension Other Key Rulings The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. New York Track: Aqueduct Date: 04/13/2024 Licensee: Jose Gomez, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Mr. Jose Antonio Gomez is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days April 25th 2024, April 26th 2024, April 27th 2024 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 8th race at Aqueduct Racetrack on March 30th 2024. Track: Aqueduct Date: 04/13/2024 Licensee: Dylan Davis, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Mr. Dylan Davis is hereby suspended three (3) NYRA racing days. This for careless riding during the running of the 1st race at Aqueduct Racetrack on April 11th 2024 having appealed a stay has been granted. The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Apr. 10-17 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Champion filly Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief) will return to the scene of her greatest triumph when she kicks off her 4-year-old campaign in the May 3 GI La Troienne S. at Churchill Downs. Pretty Mischievous won last year's GI Kentucky Oaks, a win that went a long way toward her earning an Eclipse Award as the nation's outstanding 3-year-old filly. “She's been doing great and working very well,” trainer Brendan Walsh said. “We're very happy with the way she has progressed from three to four. We won't know until we actually get her on the racetrack, but we've been very pleased with the way she's been working. She seems as enthusiastic as ever and is working as well as she ever has. We're looking forward to getting her back.” Pretty Mischievous was being pointed for last year's GI Breeders' Cup Distaff and made the trip to Santa Anita. But Walsh pulled her out of the race because he wasn't happy with the way she was doing. “We brought her out there and she didn't travel well,” he said. “She got a little colicky when we got her out there and she was acting dull. It was coming to the end of the year and she wasn't giving us the right vibes. We didn't want to risk having no horse this year. We thought we'd do the smart thing and take her out. Hopefully, she can make up for it this year.” After the Breeders' Cup, she was sent to Godolphin's Kentucky farm and was given a couple of months off. Walsh said the filly arrived at his barn at Palm Meadows in Florida around the first of the year. She had her first recorded workout Feb. 22 and followed that up with seven more works. The most recent was a five-furlong breeze at Keeneland Apr. 13 in which she went in 1:01. Walsh said the filly will be moved to Churchill Downs next week to prepare for her 2024 debut in the La Troienne. “You always look forward to getting a horse like this back,” he said. “It's exciting to have a horse of her caliber, a champion filly. It will be exciting to see how it goes. If she improves at all she should be very tough in that division this year. She worked really well here last week. She looks as good, if not better, than she ever has.” So far as future plans, Walsh said he has not mapped out a schedule, but will point for this year's Distaff. “We'll start with this race and see how it goes,” he said. “Obviously, the Breeders' Cup at the end of the year is a goal. If she maintains her form we'll point her to all of the top races.” In addition to the Oaks, Pretty Mischievous won last year's GII Rachel Alexandra S, the GI Acorn S. and the GI Test S. The post Pretty Mischievous to Make 4-Year-Old Debut in La Troienne Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Vlahos (r, 3, Kantharos–Must Be Dreaming, by Run Away and Hide), a razor sharp debut winner for owner Dan Northrup and trainer Luis Mendez with a 98 Beyer Speed Figure at Santa Anita Mar. 9, has been purchased privately by Ty Leatherman and Todd Cady and transferred to Chief Stipe O'Neill. The sale price was not disclosed. The chestnut, a steal for $35,000 as a Keeneland September yearling, is aiming to make his next start in the $600,000 GII Pat Day Mile S. on the Kentucky Derby undercard. He has posted three workouts since joining the O'Neill barn, most recently stopping the clock for five furlongs in 1:02.20 (33/45) in Arcadia Apr. 13. The news was first reported by Daily Racing Form's Steve Andersen. “He came over to us in great shape with an eye-popping debut,” O'Neill said. “Sometimes when you get a horse like that your expectations are so high that they never live up to them. But so far, he's a beast. He's a big, good-looking colt with a great mind. His one stride is an average horse's stride and a half–he covers a lot of ground. We're just super excited and optimistic.” Cady, Leatherman and O'Neill recently teamed up to win the G2 Godolphin Mile with Two Rivers Over (Tamarkuz) on the Dubai World Cup undercard at Meydan. Cady and Leatherman claimed Two Rivers Over for just $30,000 out of a maiden claimer at Ellis Park last June. “Both great guys,” O'Neill said. “I've trained for Ty for, geez, 15-20 years maybe. We got lucky and won the Japan Cup Dirt with a horse named Fleetstreet Dancer back in 2003. He took a little hiatus from the business and came back bigger than ever a few years back. I was so grateful that he called me to reunite. He's been great.” O'Neill continued, “Todd Cady I've trained for the past couple of years. He's awesome. The great thing with Ty and Todd, they both know the sport really well and they're both successful businessmen. They've got a good approach and a good sense of being patient and doing the right thing. Both great guys to train for and we've been lucky so far.” The two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer and the aforementioned duo have had success buying off Mendez and Northrup before. Like Vlahos, last year's GI Cotillion S. Ceiling Crusher (Mr. Big) was acquired privately by a group including Cady and Leatherman and transferred to O'Neill following a debut score for Mendez and Northrup at Santa Anita. Mendez was also the original trainer of the talented sprinter and young Taylor Made stallion Dr. Schivel (Violence), who was purchased privately and moved to trainer Mark Glatt for his 3-year-old season. “We're all pretty friendly with Luis Mendez and (his business partner and bloodstock agent) John Brocklebank, two really sharp horsemen,” O'Neill said. “After his debut we had heard that they were willing to take on a couple of partners if anyone would be interested. We reached out to John and Luis and got a deal done. Two of the gentlemen that were in on him in the debut are still in–Dan Northrup and Greg Pappas. It's four good guys and most importantly a really good horse.” Overlooked at 13-1 in his unveiling, the blinkered Vlahos was hustled to the front by Edwin Maldonado from his rail draw and sped through fractions of :21.47 and :43.69 in the 6 1/2-furlong affair. He began to give them the slip on the far turn, switched over to his right lead as they straightened for home and kept on motoring down the stretch to win impressively by 4 1/2 lengths. Vlahos's form was further flattered when the third-place finisher that day Ball Don't Lie (Blame) returned to graduate with a 97 Beyer Speed Figure for Glatt at Santa Anita Apr. 6. Vlahos's sire Kantharos is responsible for nine graded/group winners worldwide. Vlahos, bred in Kentucky by John Bates, Ron Kirk and Greg McDonald, is the first to the races for the two-time winner Must Be Dreaming, a full-sister to Canadian champion Are You Kidding Me. The 10-year-old mare Must Be Dreaming was purchased by Denali Stud for $40,000 while in foal to Tiz the Law at the 2023 Keeneland January Sale. Must Be Dreaming produced a colt by Tiz the Law last year and was bred to Charlatan for 2024. “There's no buyer's remorse at this point,” O'Neill concluded. “We're excited. We're definitely throwing him into the deep end. But he just acts like that horse that is more mature than his race record would say.” Race 4 at Santa Anita went to #1 VLAHOS, who produced a 13-1 upset over 9-1 runner up #4 Feel the Magic.@MaldonadoJockey up for trainer Luis Mendez on the son of Kantharos. pic.twitter.com/alLX1ZK5iS — TVG (@TVG) March 9, 2024 The post Flashy Debut Winner Vlahos, Now with Chief Stipe O’Neill, Targeting Pat Day Mile for New Connections appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wood Memorial (G2) winner Resilience and 2023's champion 2-year-old filly Just F Y I recorded their first Churchill Downs workouts April 18 after racing in respective Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races nearly two weeks ago.View the full article

Trainer Bill Mott's barn sent out a pair of Classic aspirants Thursday morning, including Emily Bushnell & Ric Waldman's GII Wood Memorial winner Resilience (Into Mischief) along with George Krikorian's GI Ashland S. runner-up Just F Y I (Justify) returned to the work tab to continue their preparations for the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Kentucky Oaks, respectively. The duo began their work together at 7:30 a.m. ET after galloping about one mile. The defending champion juvenile filly Just F Y I worked to the outside of Resilience and began one-length behind. By the quarter-pole, Just F Y I moved about a length in front of Resilience but, by the wire, the duo finished together. Resilience, who covered four furlongs in :50.2, finished his five-furlong gallop out in 1:02.80 while Just F Y I went four panels in :50 flat, galloping out in 1:03.40, according to Churchill Downs Clocker John Nichols. “I thought [Resilience] had a great trip in the Wood Memorial,” Mott said. “I thought Johnny [Velazquez] rode him great. He might have gotten a little jammed up on the first turn but got clear down the backside. When he asked him, he responded and he finished up well. The best part is he looked good visually. Resilience is out of Meadowsweet (Smart Strike), a daughter of MGISW Tranquility Lake (Rahy) and a half-sister to Grade I scorers Courageous Cat (Storm Cat) and After Market (Storm Cat). “The entire family of this horse has been very accomplished on the racetrack. Part of the family is Courageous Cat, who I trained for a Grade I win [in the Shoemaker Mile]. The owners have been in the breeding business a long time and Resilience is just the result of their program.” Resilience was bred in Kentucky by Pam and the late Marty Wygod, the parents of Bushnell. This would be the first starter in the Kentucky Derby for the Wygod family along with Waldman, a longtime partner of the Wygods. Resilience and Just F Y I are stabled in Mott's Barn 19. The post Mott Classic Contenders Resilience, Just F Y I Return to the Work Tab appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article