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Foxy Frida ridden by Billy Egan returns to the mounting yard after winning at Bendigo. (Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Ballarat-based trainer Andrew Noblet has disclosed plans to convene with Foxy Frida’s connections following the mare’s draw of barrier 15 for the upcoming Group 1 Queen Of The Turf Stakes (1600m) at Randwick this Saturday. In light of this draw, Foxy Frida’s owners face a pivotal decision: whether to proceed with the $1 million Group 1 event or redirect her to Bendigo for the Listed Golden Mile (1600m) on the same day. This choice looms after her recent eighth-place finish in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m). “She’s going very well, she worked great, she gets to what I think is her pet distance, a mile,” stated Noblet to Racing.com. “It’s just a shame we have to overcome a wide gate, that’s all. “She’s in the Chairman’s sale in May, that is the ultimate thing we’re trying to do, get her Group 1-placed or win one with her, but we’re running out of time, put it that way.” 2024 Queen of The Turf Stakes Final Field 1. Atishu (2) T: Chris Waller J: Blake Shinn W: 57kg F: 318×1 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Savabeel Dam: Posy (NZ) +400 +100 2. Zougotcha (1) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 11×64 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +260 -153.85 3. Campionessa (13) T: Mark Walker J: Opie Bosson W: 57kg F: 31291 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Contributor (IRE) Dam: Bella Carolina (NZ) +1400 +300 4. Ruthless Dame (16) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jamie Kah W: 57kg F: 38×72 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Ruthless Lady (NZ) +1600 +340 5. Semana (4) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 57kg F: 2112x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +1000 +230 6. Olentia (10) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 57kg F: 142×0 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Mabkhara +700 +170 7. Eternal Flame (6) T: Michael Kent J: Damian Lane W: 57kg F: 11451 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Sacred Falls (NZ) Dam: Suriyan (NZ) +2500 +500 8. Foxy Frida (15) T: Andrew Noblet J: Billy Egan W: 57kg F: 84×10 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Foxwedge Dam: Family Portrait +8000 +1500 9. Renaissance Woman (7) T: Bjorn Baker J: Joshua Parr W: 57kg F: 378×0 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Reliable Man (GB) Dam: Mrs Kennedy +5000 +1000 10. Madame Pommery (12) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 57kg F: 03×74 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: No Nay Never (USA) Dam: Cancel +8000 +1500 11. Osmose (11) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark W: 57kg F: 12×23 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoffany (IRE) Dam: Meseika (USA) +2500 +500 12. Barbie’s Fox (9) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: Mark Zahra W: 57kg F: 7050x Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Foxwedge Dam: So Barbie Says +15000 +3000 13. More Secrets (5) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: TBC W: 57kg F: 03×03 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Secret Indulgence (NZ) +15000 +3000 14. Tropical Squall (3) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 54.5kg F: 41×02 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Prized Icon Dam: Squalls +600 +145 15. Arctic Glamour (14) T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou J: Jason Collett W: 54.5kg F: 2507x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Frosted (USA) Dam: Fartoo Flashy +3300 +650 16. Makarena (8) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: Tyler Schiller W: 54.5kg F: 4252x Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Filly Sire: Snitzel Dam: Wecansay Mak +1200 +270 17. Tiz Invincible (17) T: Ciaron Maher J: Zac Lloyd W: 54.5kg F: 886×9 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Amuletum (GB) +3300 +650 Horse racing news View the full article

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When the dust settled at the close of the Fasig-Tipton April Digital Sale Tuesday evening, the 15-year-old broodmare Eileen's Dream (Bernardini, hip 21) held the new record for a single offering on the digital platform when she sold for $660,000 to DJ Stable. Consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, Eileen's Dream sold with her 2024 colt by Curlin at her side. She was bred back to Charlatan Mar. 27. The sale closed with 87 horses sold for $4,274,300, an average of $49,130. The clearance rate was 92.5% with 670 registered bidders. A total of 20 horses sold for $50,000 or more. “We had extremely spirited bidding throughout the sale, especially as it closed this afternoon,” said Leif Aaron, Fasig-Tipton's Director of Digital Sales. “The clearance rate was over 90% again. We're very happy with the results for our buyers and sellers.” Eileen's Dream has a 2-year-old filly by War Front and a yearling colt by Curlin, who sold for $600,000 at last year's Keeneland November sale to John Stewart and has since been named Stable Boy. She is also the granddam of 2023 GII Saratoga Special S. winner Rhyme Schemes (Ghostzapper). The Fasig-Tipton Digital topper is a half-sister to MGISW Dream Rush (Wild Rush), dam of Broodmare of the Year Dreaming of Julia (A.P. Indy). The latter has produced dual champion Malathaat (Curlin) and GSW Julia Shining. “Anytime you have the opportunity to secure a nice-looking mare from this family, you have to seriously consider it,” said DJ Stable's Jon Green. “She's got the looks, conformation, female family, broodmare sire, and foal pipeline to be a 'foundation mare' for our program. This is a mare that my dad [Leonard Green] particularly wanted. He loves the family and is excited to have a mare and foal like this.” Prior to Tuesday's sale, Fasig-Tipton Digital's previous record was held by the broodmare Amazonian (Malibu Moon), who was purchased for $420,000 by KatieRich Farms from the consignment of Ballysax Bloodstock, agent for the Estate of Glen Todd, during the Glen Todd Dispersal Final Phase in September of 2022. The Fasig-Tipton Digital platform launched in March of 2022. Rounding out the top five sold Tuesday were: Gray Lightning (Social Inclusion, hip 6), a racing/broodmare prospect sold for $370,000 to NRCLUB LLC from the consignment of Full Servis Equine, agent. A lightly raced 3-year-old Pennsylvania-bred, Gray Lightning has a record of two wins and one second from three starts at two and three and earnings of $76,720. Secret Love (Not This Time, hip 22), a broodmare prospect sold for $310,000 to Steven W. Young, agent, from the consignment of Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. Secret Love is a stakes winner from her sire's first crop. Charlie's Penny (Race Day, hip 20), a racing/broodmare prospect sold for $260,000 to Steven W. Young, agent, from the consignment of Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent for Lothenbach Stables Complete Dispersal. Minnesota-bred Charlie's Penny is a multiple stakes winner with a record of seven wins, two seconds, and two thirds from 15 career starts and earnings of $413,272 to date. R Calli Kim (Revolutionary, hip 11), a broodmare prospect sold for $220,000 to Resolute Bloodstock from the consignment of Gainesway, agent. A multiple graded stakes winner, R Calli Kim won GIII The Very One S. at Gulfstream Park in her most recent start. She earned $635,640 in her career, with nine wins from 15 starts. Full results for the April Digital Sale can be seen here. The post New Record for Fasig-Tipton Digital Set at April Sale with $660K Mare 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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Fresh off a yet another win in the GI Toyota Blue Grass S. at Keeneland, trainer Chad Brown joined the TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland to offer up insight on Sierra Leone's definitive victory and share how he hopes to see the $2.3-million son of Gun Runner progress from here. Brown was this week's Green Group Guest of the Week. While Sierra Leone's come-from-behind Blue Grass win was one of the more visually impressive Kentucky Derby preps of the year, the race left plenty of room for improvement for the colt going forward when he proved to be a handful for the Keeneland gate crew while loading. “As the pace was moving along at a solid rate and I saw the horse moving up down the backside, I felt pretty good,” Brown said. “The only anxious moment was when he was loading into the gate. I didn't see that coming. He's been a pretty straightforward horse. When we inherited the outside post with the 11 scratching, he was the last one to load in there… and he just kept looking at that crowd. It's been something with this horse, he always kind of wants to look right. You know, you saw in the GII Remsen S. when he was kind of acting green, and he still wants to lean in a little bit when he passed that horse on Saturday.” Chad Brown Joins the TDN Writers' Room from Thoroughbred Daily News on Vimeo. Saturday's win marked Brown's third Blue Grass score, following the success of juvenile champion Good Magic (Curlin) in 2018 and Zandon (Upstart) in 2022. That pair went on to run second and third, respectively, in the GI Kentucky Derby. Brown said that he believes Sierra Leone will give him his best shot to date to get that first Derby score. “This horse really looks like he's looking for the mile and a quarter,” said Brown. “Yes he's going to have to pass a lot of horses, but it looks like it'll be a good pace and hopefully if he can just get a clear run and uses his big stride, he would be the best chance we've had in this race.” Later in our breeding spotlight section, we took a look at the Coolmore stallion Maximum Security and WinStar stallion Independence Hall. We also welcomed a new sponsor, Pleasant Acres Stallions in Ocala, Florida, which is home to stallions like Doppelganger and Simplification. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and XBTV.com, the team of Randy Moss, Bill Finley and T.D. Thornton took a look back at the major Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps from coast to coast, from Leslie's Rose (Into Mischief) earning a breakout victory in the GI Ashland S. to the showdown between Stronghold (Ghostzapper) and Imagination (Into Mischief) in the GI Santa Anita Derby. Click to watch as a video or to listen to the podcast. The post Chad Brown Joins the TDN Writers’ Room appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 11th 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 12, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Wednesday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago The Follow Files: Unbeaten Melbourne Cup chance returns in style In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses that are worth following next start after impressive runs on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago MacGregor seeking further southern spoils Opaki trainer Alby MacGregor is looking to add to his southern cups haul when he heads to Riccarton this weekend … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Sutherland hunting black-type success Exciting first-season apprentice jockey Lily Sutherland is hoping she can add one major achievement to her riding CV when she … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Pace key to quality mare’s Awapuni prospects A genuine pace in Friday’s feature event at Awapuni will significantly boost the chances of Zola Express doubling her black-type … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Romantic Warrior sharpens up for QEII Cup with strong trial Romantic Warrior limbered up for his title defence of the Group 1 QEII Cup (2000m) on April 30 with an … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Ricky Yiu hopes to continue excellent season with Nimble Nimbus Ricky Yiu is optimistic Nimble Nimbus can maintain the stable’s wonderful momentum with another strong performance at Happy Valley … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday, April 12 We’re back racing under lights on the city circuit as Happy Valley hosts an intriguing nine-race program on Wednesday night … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Newcastle racing preview & best bets | Wednesday, April 12 Racing heads to Newcastle on Wednesday afternoon for an eight-race card, and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven presents his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago TRNT announces $5k bonus for new horses coming to Territory Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory has announced a bonus initiative that will benefit the connections of new horses to the Territory … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 11, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Spratt takes latest elite victory in her stride Sam Spratt wasn’t feeling her normal chirpy self on Sunday, but it wasn’t because of any overindulgence the night prior … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Smart debut suggests more to come for Marengo The time given to allow promising three-year-old Marengo to grow into himself by his connections, paid a handsome dividend on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Doomben betting tips, odds & quaddie numbers | 13/4/2022 HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race metropolitan program which will be … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Hawkesbury racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday, April 13 Hawkesbury will play host to eight races on Wednesday afternoon, so HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago 2022 Capricornia Yearling Sale sets new record The 2022 Capricornia Yearling Sale hosted at the Rockhampton Showgrounds has produced a 34-year record with a sales gross of … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Nash Rawiller wins Nathan Berry Medal A winning double on Day 2 of The Championships for Nash Rawiller was enough for the champion hoop to win … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Treble for Gillett at Alice Springs He has been the dominant trainer in Alice Springs in recent times, so it came as no surprise that Terry … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Alice Springs Wrap: Callow strikes on first trip to Red Centre All the latest from the 2022 Alice Springs Cup Carnival, including Stacey Callow’s successful maiden voyage to the NT with … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Shelby Sixtysix headed to All Aged Stakes The Country Discovery at Sale on Good Friday was the original plan for Shelby Sixtysix, but trainer Danny Williams has … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Reith suffers spinal injury in race fall at Newcastle Top New South Wales jockey Christian Reith was dislodged when his mount Graphite Mist fell at around the 150m mark … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Kings of the turf salute on great weekend of racing A few pretty handy results were thrown up on Saturday with Think It Over winning an incredible Queen Elizabeth Stakes, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 11, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Benalla tips, odds & quaddie picks | Tuesday, April 12 The Benalla Racing Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon and Horsebetting’s James Herbert presents his … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Alaskan God off for well earned spell after WATC Derby success Daniel Morton’s Perth stable has thrived in his absence, with No.1 foreman Vince Collica stepping up to oversee a comfortable … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Joao Moreira hits 100 wins to claim lead in Hong Kong jockeys’ championship Accelerating a push for a fifth jockeys’ championship, Joao Moreira surged to a century of winners in a Hong Kong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Dark Destroyer ready to kick off Queensland campaign Exciting three-year-old Dark Destroyer is ready to make his raceday return in the Listed Daybreak Lover (1400m) at Eagle Farm … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Levante on target for Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes A slashing run for second in an open trial held before the first race at Rotorua on Saturday has class … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago First win for apprentice Jim Chung First year apprentice Jim Chung won’t forget Saturday’s racemeeting at Rotorua in a hurry as he opened his winning account … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Courier Wonder and Fantastic Treasure maintain unbeaten runs at Sha Tin Joao Moreira declared Courier Wonder the most talented young horse he has ridden in Hong Kong this season, while David … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ipswich top tips, value bets & best odds | QLD | Monday, 12/04/21 Horsebetting’s Queensland tipster Nicholas Lloyd brings you the Ipswich betting preview for Monday racing held on April 12. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Mildura betting tips, top odds & quaddie picks | VIC | 12/04/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the Mildura betting preview for Monday racing on April 12 with all the top tips, best odds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Grafton betting preview, top tips & odds | Monday, 12/04/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for 10 race card held at Grafton on Monday, April 12. See all the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Siracusa gets a second chance at Group One glory A bizarre incident that looked likely to cost progressive mare Siracusa a shot at a Group One title on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Promising filly opens her account at Pukekohe Lightly raced three-year-old Francesca overcame a buffeting in the home straight at Pukekohe on Sunday to register her first career … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Begood Toya Mother still has zest for racing A luckless eighth at his first run back after a break has Warrnambool trainer Daniel Bowman enthusiastic for the future … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Beauden set for Riccarton feature Last start Group 2 Awapuni Gold Cup (2000m) winner Beauden is set to clock up further frequent flyer miles when … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Melbourne and Sydney options for Mr Quickie Connections of Mr Quickie are considering a trip to Sydney for the galloper while he will also be entered for … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Cummings considers Oaks start for Duais Hugh Bowman says G3 winner Duais will be a live chance in the Australian Oaks if connections decide to back … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago All Rise Queen Kah! First female to win the Doncaster |Punt Drunk Punt Drunk Daily brings you the top news stories around Horse Racing Australia including two history making moments in Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 11, 2021 Today’s racing around the country has eight horse racing meetings being held on this Sunday afternoon Our racing analysts here … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sunshine Coast betting preview, tips & odds | Sunday, 11/04/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Sunshine Coast races held on Sunday , April 11. See all the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Joao Moreira brimming with excitement over Courier Wonder’s potential The rapid emergence of Courier Wonder as a galloper of potentially highest ilk has left Joao Moreira with a palpable … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago White Moss doubles up in Sapphire Stakes The Jason Coyle-trained White Moss has claimed the Group Two Sapphire Stakes at Randwick for the second year in succession … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bam’s On Fire lands maiden stakes race win After four placings in black-type races, Bam’s On Fire has broken through for a stakes race win in the Elvis … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Con Te Partiro wins Coolmore Legacy Stakes Con Te Partiro has added to an impressive autumn carnival record in winning the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tom Marquand now a dual Group One winner Visiting English jockey Tom Marquand has claimed his second Group One win on Addeybb in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Addeybb claims the Queen Elizabeth Stakes Addeybb has triumphed for the small but select international contingent in Sydney for The Championships with a stirring victory in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Daring tactics pay dividend in Easter Cup Michael Dee adopted catch-me-if-you-can tactics aboard leader Inverloch with the pair holding on to win the Group Three Easter Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Etah James scores upset Group 1 Sydney Cup win Etah James has given Glen Boss a back-to-back Group One double, outstaying her rivals to win the Sydney Cup at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Munce believes Stampe is up to top company As a jockey Chris Munce won two Stradbroke Handicaps and he is considering having a crack at the race as … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Colette wins Australian Oaks for Godolphin Colette has made it a favourite’s ATC Australian Oaks with the Godolphin filly beating Toffee Tongue and Quintessa in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Royal Crown outstays rivals at Caulfield Royal Crown has shown his staying credentials with a strong performance in the Galilee Series Final at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Group Two win for Splintex in Arrowfield Splintex has dispelled doubts about his ability to run 1200m by capturing the Group Two Arrowfield Sprint at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Former jockey lands first win as a trainer After a successful career in the saddle, Catherine Hutchinson is on the board as a trainer with the victory of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Boss tips Away Game for champion honours Away Game does not have a Group One win to her name but jockey Glen Boss has given her his … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Great Powers registers another tough win Eagle Farm mare Great Powers has confirmed she is one of the toughest horses in Australia with a Doomben win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Through The Cracks wins Provincial Final The Angela Davies-trained Through The Cracks has produced a strong finish from back in the field to win the $400,000 … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Minjee repeats the dose in Doomben victory Tough filly Minjee has again stormed home from last to beat Snappy Reply in a replica of her win at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Diala gets on the board with Caulfield win Diala has shown a liking for wet ground with an all-the-way win in the Take It To The Neds Level … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Indy Car motors home to win Listed race Indy Car will chase upcoming three-year-old features after stepping up in the Listed South Pacific Classic at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Untamed digs deep, takes out Fernhill Mile Lightly raced juvenile Untamed has put himself in line for a Group One tilt after overpowering his rivals to win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Big winter ahead for easy winner Isotope Trainer Tony Gollan has predicted a big winter for well-bred filly Isotope who scored a runaway win at Doomben … Read More Ireland horse racing news 4 years ago Irish racing return further delayed Racing in Ireland is set to remain on hold following an extension of lockdown restrictions by the Irish government … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago FWD Champions Day has top class contenders in three exciting races FWD Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 26 April will bring together the very best of Hong Kong’s … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Decrypt down in distance The Frankie Lor-trained Decrypt (128lb) who holds an engagement in the Group 1 FWD Champions Mile on 26 April, steps … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Moreira hopes a drop in trip can unlock Beauty Legacy’s potential Beauty Legacy’s bad racing manners cost him any chance of Classic glory earlier this term but Joao Moreira is hoping … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Productive season for Otaki conditioners Otaki trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard are pleased with the success of their boutique stable this season and are … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Kent excited about recent Kiwi acquisitions Victorian trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jr are excited about the prospects of two recent New Zealand acquisitions, but … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 5 years ago RB Money To Burn stays unbeaten after claiming Al Ain Sprint Al Ain staged its final fixture of the campaign, the penultimate meeting of the UAE season, on Thursday afternoon. The … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Star colt The Autumn Sun off to stud Connections have confirmed star colt The Autumn Sun will stand at Arrowfield Stud in the upcoming breeding season … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Aquis to withdraw horses from Qld races Major racing and breeding concern Aquis Farm will not run any horses in Queensland until integrity issues are resolved in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Verry Elleegant dominates Oaks Verry Elleegant is the favourite to give trainer Chris Waller his 99th Group One win in the Australian Oaks before … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Day 2 of The Championships – tips & betting strategy at Randwick The second day of The Championships headlines a huge weekend of racing in Australia. There’s the farewell of the mighty … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes test for Fasika at Randwick Lightly raced filly Fasika has shown above-average ability in her two starts but will face her toughest test yet in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wilde to test stayer in Galilee Final Symon Wilde believes American In Paris is a natural stayer so he is looking forward to testing him over 2425m … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Facts and figures on the Queen Elizabeth Facts and figures on the $4 million Group One Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Kah in prime position for Winx’s farewell Jamie Kah’s mount Harlem will start alongside champion Winx who is having her last start in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Kiwi mare facing distance test in Cup NZ trainer Roger James is no stranger to raiding Australia’s Group One races and is hoping to do so again … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Quinton’s queens bowing out of racing Two of Sydney’s most popular horses, Dixie Blossoms and Daysee Doom, will farewell racing together in the Group One Coolmore … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Consensus’ mission to farewell Trevor Consensus will be attempting to put a ray of sunshine into an emotional week for the family of popular trainer … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Longbottom to make Brisbane debut Scone filly Longbottom’s effort at Eagle Farm will determine whether she runs in a big prize money race on her … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bons Away on target for Bel Esprit Stakes Co-trainer David Eustace believes Bons Away’s two Oakleigh Plate performances are a good guide to his Bel Esprit Stakes chances … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago From Within to stakes winter claims Sprinter From Within will be out to press claims for inclusion in Toby Edmonds’ winter carnival team when she runs … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Quality stayer primed for Sydney Cup assault The Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott-trained Sir Charles Road will be looking to continue his love affair with Sydney on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Andertons’ Australasian interest The White Robe Lodge crew will be cheering on their home-bred horses in feature races on both sides of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cormack links with trainer Tony Gollan Comeback jockey Sean Cormack has been rewarded for riding trackwork with two rides for premier Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago 100th Hong Kong win eludes Purton at Happy Valley Zac Purton reached 99 wins for the season when Dream Come True landed the Class 3 Hong Kong Exchanges Challenge … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Champion Winx kicks fence at final workout Champion racehorse Winx has spooked and kicked a fence in front of media gathered to capture her final work-out before … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Wyong tips & full form for Thursday, April 12 WYONG is back racing this Thursday and a strong eight race event awaits punters. The rural NSW city typically puts … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Pakenham betting tips & form for Thursday, April 12 PAKENHAM is hosting racing this Thursday night and the evening fixture is set to be a fun night of thoroughbred … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Heavy hitters set to compete in the QEII Cup A classic winner from Japan, the best of Hong Kong’s talented 10-furlong cohort and a talented contender from Aidan O’Brien’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Warrnambool Cup aim for Granddukeoftuscany Recent addition to the Matthew Williams team, Granddukeoftuscany, has his first run for the stable on his way to a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chris Munce to skate to stakes victory Trainer Chris Munce hopes the step up to 1600m can help Skate To Paris win her first stakes race at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stewards won’t be rushed on Currie inquiry Queensland Racing Inquiry Commission stewards won’t be rushed into resuming an inquiry into activities at trainer Ben Currie’s tables … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Wednesday NZ Briefs – Rock On Wood earns his spell Promising three-year-old Rock On Wood has come a long way in a short time and his progress has been rewarded … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Champs Day at Sha Tin draws G1 talent from all over Champions Day at Sha Tin Racecourse on 29 April will for the first time bring together on one race day … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ascot market movers for Wednesday, April 11 RACING in the west today is at Ascot and the punters have shopped early ahead of the late afternoon meet … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Keegan stable overdue for a change in fortunes Luck has more often than not gone against Trudy Keegan this season. The Stratford trainer has a solitary win on … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Sandown firmers & drifters for Wednesday, April 11 WEDNESDAY racing in Victoria returns to Sandown as the Melbourne meet hosts a strong eight race card. Which runners have … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Stephen Marsh hoping to send pair to Queensland Stablemates Mark Two and Pierrocity are a run away from booking trips to Brisbane. Strong performances from the Stephen Marsh-trained … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Nymph Monte ready to add to Hastings record The stage looks set this weekend for the capable stayer Nymph Monte to return to his best form. The Tavistock … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Warwick Farm market movers, Wednesday, April 11 WARWICK Farm is hosting a mid-week meet on Wednesday and punters have shopped early at the Sydney venue. The team … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Prebble’s Majestic at the Valley Brett Prebble took the kudos at Happy Valley tonight, Wednesday, 11 April thanks to an astute double that featured a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Katie Walsh backed to win Grand National Punters have come for Baie Des Iles to win the Grand National for jockey Katie Walsh and her trainer/husband Ross … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Frolic to spell, misses Champagne Stakes Golden Slipper runner-up Frolic will miss the Champagne Stakes robbing trainer Michael Freedman of a Group One winning chance before … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Hart Bart heading to The Goodwood A defence of the Group One Goodwood in Adelaide will be Black Heart Bart’s next start with trainer Darren Weir … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Charge follows substitution of horses Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been granted an adjournment after being charged in relation to substituting horses in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Charge follows substitution of horses Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been granted an adjournment after being charged in relation to substituting horses in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing Queensland shuts down punters filming on course IF there’s one way to put punters’ noses out of joint a month out from your biggest racing carnival of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Le Romain eyes Doncaster redemption The well-beaten Doncaster Mile favourite Le Romain is set to atone when he runs in the Group One All Aged … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waterhouse charged over substitute horses Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have been granted an adjournment after being charged in relation to substituting horses in a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Observational on target for Easter Cup Trainer John Sadler and his jockey son Tom will combine in the Group Three Easter Cup with last-start Bendigo Golden … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Deanne Panya happy back in the saddle Talented apprentice Deanne Panya will return to metropolitan racing at Warwick Farm after a successful return from injury at Goulburn … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tourneur breaks ribs in trackwork fall Jockey Dom Tourneur has suffered four broken ribs in a trackwork fall in Adelaide … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Greg Miles ready to hang up the mic on Easter Saturday AUSTRALIAN racing will bid farewell to one of its most iconic figures this weekend when legendary caller Greg Miles mans … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Start Wondering bound for Brisbane sprints New Zealand Group One-winning sprinter Start Wondering will be aimed at the Brisbane’ winter carnival rather than Hong Kong … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Thursday quaddie form and free tips at Hawkesbury, April 13 THE midweek quaddie returns to Hawkesbury this Thursday where there are some handy midweek thoroughbreds in action. The final leg … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Melanie Bolwell in stable condition Apprentice Melanie Bolwell will not need surgery on a brain bleed suffered in a three-horse fall … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fallen jockeys unlikely to walk again The two trackwork riders who fell at Toowoomba have had surgery but are unlikely to walk again … Read More Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news 7 years ago Kentucky Derby hopeful Irish War Cry to save New Jersey racing THE current thoroughbred racing situation in New Jersey isn’t a bright one, but one horse has the ability to pull … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Elite Tiger to head home track charge for Dan O’Sullivan BALLARAT-based trainer Dan O’Sullivan will have a four-pronged attack this Wednesday on his home track, which will be headed by … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago O’Hara to remain in hospital after fall Kathy O’Hara is having blood and air drained from her punctured lung suffered when she fell from Single Gaze in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Kavanagh/O’Brien cobalt case drags on An appeal of trainer Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh’s cobalt disqualifications will not be heard before August … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Yankee Rose short odds for G1 Champagne Yankee Rose and Press Statement are favourites in early markets to win Sydney’s final two Group One races for the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Two options for If Not Now When’s next run Trainer Henry Dwyer has two options for bargain filly If Not Now When’s next start, including the $250,000 VOBIS Gold … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vandyke’s focus firmly on Yankee Rose Yankee Rose’s trainer David Vandyke is living and breathing Yankee Rose as he prepares the filly for the Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Carpenter rates Winx as world’s best mare Winx should be crowned as the highest rated mare in the world, according to Australia’s representative on the International Panel … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Almighty Girl on path to G1 sprint in SA Trainer Mitchell Beer is looking to start stakes-winning filly Almighty Girl in the VOBIS Gold Sprint as a lead-up to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Zasorceress heading to Frank Packer Plate Trainer Jason Warren is planning to run Adrian Knox Stakes placegetter Zasorceress in the Frank Packer Plate … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vandyke’s focus firmly on Yankee Rose Yankee Rose’s trainer David Vandyke is living and breathing Yankee Rose as he prepares the filly for the Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Black Heart Bart to run in G1 All Aged Former Perth galloper Black Heart Bart will head to Sydney for the Group One All Aged Stakes after impressing in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ryan Wiggins booked for Too Good To Refuse Desleigh Forster has booked Ryan Wiggins to ride Too Good To Refuse who begins a campaign aimed at major winter … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Kathy O’Hara on the mend after fall Jockey Kathy O’Hara’s injuries from a fall in the Australian Oaks are not as serious as first feared and she … Read More View the full article

A bill to radically reform Maryland's racing industry has passed both chambers of the state legislature, with the House voting 105-32 Monday night to approve a project that will see among other things ownership of Pimlico Race Course transferred from 1/ST Racing and Gaming to the state and the establishment of a year-round training facility for Maryland's horsemen and women. After the Maryland House of Delegates initially passed the legislation unanimously, the bill was subsequently amended by the Senate. This amended bill was then sent back to the House for Monday's concurrence vote. The legislation will now go to the desk of Maryland governor, Wes Moore, for a final signature, with a veto seemingly unlikely. “I've worked with governors going back to the mid- to late-1970s in Maryland, and most were very supportive of the industry in one shape or form. But Governor Moore was absolutely committed to this project. His support was instrumental in getting this passed,” said Alan Foreman, voting member of the non-profit Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA), about passage of HB 1524, otherwise known as “Pimlico Plus.” The MTROA is an industry-led non-profit created last year by the legislature to essentially oversee and help facilitate the Pimlico Plus plan. Pending gubernatorial approval, the rollout of the plan will be a multi-year project beginning June 1, when the law goes into effect. Among key provisions of the plan, the legislation requires the formation of a non-profit to manage daily operations of Maryland's new industry infrastructure. Those responsibilities are currently filled by the Maryland Jockey Club, owned and operated by 1/ST Racing. The MTROA will have ultimate oversight of this new entity. “Like the [New York Racing Association] reports to the franchise oversight board, the entity to be created in Maryland will report to the MTROA,” said Foreman. Though much-needed renovations to Pimlico could begin later this year, said Foreman, the 2025 Preakness is still expected to be staged at the Baltimore track, with the 2026 edition set to be hosted temporarily at Laurel Park. “After Preakness 2025, Pimlico will undergo full construction, and the plan is that the 2027 Preakness will be at Pimlico under the auspices of the new non-for-profit.” said Foreman. “For the horsemen, racing will be conducted at Laurel for the next three years.” Like Pimlico, Laurel is currently operated by 1/ST Racing under the umbrella of The Stronach Group (TSG). Transfer of Pimlico from 1/ST Racing to the state comes at a nominal one-dollar price-tag. The MTROA has already negotiated a licensing agreement with 1/ST Racing to operate and promote the GI Preakness S. and the GII Black-Eyed Susan S., Maryland's two signature races. “It's a 10-year agreement with five-year renewals,” said Foreman. “After ten years, if the state wanted to buy it out, it could. But any renewals would be for five-year intervals.” Complementing a revamped Pimlico will be the selection of a year-round companion training facility to accommodate the horses not stabled at Pimlico. According to Foreman, some 1,300 horses are expected to be split evenly between the two facilities. The MTROA has identified eight potential training facilities for purchase, rating them by several criteria, including their location, size, cost to purchase and cost of redevelopment. According to this rating system, two facilities come out jointly on top: Shamrock Farm and Mitchell Farm Training Center. Shamrock Farm Training Center is a 155-acre facility just over 20 miles from Pimlico. Mitchell Farm Training Center is a 97-acre facility near the Aberdeen Proving Ground. The third-rated facility is the Bowie Race Track, a 131-acre training facility. The legislation also allows the Maryland Stadium Authority–a state-founded entity to help fund and operate key building projects in Maryland–to issue $400 million in bonds to help bankroll the Pimlico Plus plan. Ultimately, ownership of Laurel Park will be transferred fully to TSG for redevelopment at the beginning of 2028, “unless we have to extend the lease,” said Foreman. According to Foreman, state taxpayers won't be on the hook should the non-profit formed to manage daily operations going forward run into operating deficits. “If there's an operating loss when the non-for-profit takes over, the Thoroughbred purse dedication account has to backstop the losses. It will not come from taxpayer dollars,” said Foreman. “I can't overstate the historical moment this is for Maryland racing. It's historical for the City of Baltimore. This is great for the City of Baltimore. It stops decades of worries about Pimlico and the future of the Preakness in Maryland and Baltimore. It's great for the Park Heights community. And I think it's great for the racing industry overall,” said Foreman. The post Maryland Legislature Approves Plan to Reform State Racing Industry appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Stable Recovery will hold its second annual Spring Meet Gala Saturday at Fasig-Tipton's Newtown Paddocks in Lexington. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with a mocktail hour and will offer men in the substance abuse recovery program the chance to share their transformative stories. The evening will also include numerous items in live and silent auctions, including a Knicks Go package, a Not This Time halter, horseshoes from Medina Spirit and Arabian Knight, and a California Chrome saddle towel. Bidding on silent auction items begins Wednesday. For more information, click here. The post Stable Recovery Spring Meet Gala Saturday 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. Thursday's Observations features a full-sister to Found (Ire). 13.15 Leopardstown, Mdn, €15,000, 3yo, f, 10fT RUBIES ARE RED (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) bids to build on her Galway debut third in October and continue Ballydoyle's strong start to the campaign in this maiden won 12 months ago by their Savethelastdance (Ire). Out of the G1 Matron S.and G1 Lockinge S. heroine Red Evie (Ire) (Intikhab), she is therefore a full-sister to the stable's outstanding Arc winner Found (Ire) and to the dam of the Oaks heroine Snowfall (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). Also from Ballydoyle is Flight Of Fancy (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the full-sister to the G1 Criterium International winner and G1 Melbourne Cup runner-up Johannes Vermeer (Ire) and the G1 Dewhurst S. runner-up Wembley (Ire). 14.45 Leopardstown, Mdn, €15,000, 3yo, c/g, 8fT MUNDI (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is the latest runner for the listed scorer and G2 Queen Mary S. runner-up Meow (Ire) (Storm Cat), whose Galileos include the G1 2000 Guineas and G1 Irish 2000 Guineas-winning sire Churchill (Ire) and the G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Clemmie (Ire). Wayne Lordan is on board, with Ryan Moore opting for the experienced Gallantly (GB) (Frankel {GB}), the son of the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches heroine Precieuse (Ire). The post Daughter Of Red Evie Returns At Leopardstown appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Skelly, second to Remake in the $1.5 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, is back racing at a familiar domestic track: Oaklawn Park. The speedster bids to win a second consecutive running of the Count Fleet Handicap (G3).View the full article

Five-time graded stakes winner Adare Manor has lost the only two times she raced outside her Southern California base, but she still should be favored in the $1.25 million Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) April 13 at Oaklawn Park.View the full article

Luciano Salice, who owned the brilliant Falbrav along with a host of other top-class horses, has died. He was 88.View the full article

A filly from the first crop of multiple Grade I winner Tiz the Law (hip 365) tied the track record when working a quarter-mile in :20 1/5 during the third session of the under-tack preview for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training, while 17 juveniles shared the session's fastest furlong time of :9 4/5, Tuesday in Central Florida. “It was pretty special,” consignor Tom McCrocklin said of the bullet quarter-mile work. “I have one disability that keeps me knowing that one will go that fast and that is that I don't clock my horses at any point. But I did know that she could really run. She's been doing extremely well for the last month, getting better and better. So she obviously peaked at the right time and put in a stellar performance.” The bay filly is out of stakes-placed Moonlight Sky (Sky Mesa), a half-sister to champion Abel Tasman (Quality Road) and a full to graded winner Sky Girl. Moonlight Sky is also the dam of graded-placed Urban (Quality Road). McCrocklin purchased the juvenile for $170,000 on behalf of Jim Tilton at last year's Keeneland September sale. “She looked like an athlete, looked like a runner,” McCrocklin said of the filly's appeal last fall. “She's got pedigree as well. She is a half to a black-type filly and has Abel Tasman in the second dam. So there is a lot of quality there. For a first year stallion, it's a little bit of a gamble, but he was a very high-quality racehorse and she was a beautiful physical horse. She brought a lot of money as a yearling and, right now, I feel good about the purchase.” Tiz the Law, winner of the GI Belmont S. and GI Runhappy Travers S. in the COVID-delayed 2020 season, has 12 juveniles expected to breeze at OBS this week. “This filly has a lot of Tiz the Law in her,” McCrocklin said. “She is a strong, stout filly. There is nothing feminine about her. She's easily mistaken for a colt. She's real quiet. I checked in on her first thing this morning and she's in there sleeping like it's just another day at the office.” The :20 1/5 mark was most recently set by a filly by Win Win Win, who went on to top the OBS March sale when selling for $1.8 million to Zedan Racing. A Trio of Bullet Workers for Vekoma Of the 17 juveniles to work the furlong in :9 4/5 Tuesday, three were by Spendthrift Farm's first-crop sire Vekoma. Leading off that trio was a filly out of stakes-placed Our Jenny B (Tale of the Cat) (hip 435) who was the second horse to work Tuesday morning. She is consigned by Grassroots Training & Sales, which purchased her for $60,000 in Louisiana last fall. Just a few hips later, a colt by Vekoma out of Newbie (Bernardini) (hip 411) also turned in a :9 4/5 work. Consigned by Sequel Bloodstock, as agent for Chester and Mary Broman, he is a half-brother to graded winner Classy Edition (Classic Empire) and to multiple stakes winner Newly Minted (Central Banker). A filly by Vekoma (hip 479) completed the stallion's three bullet workers midway through the session's second hour. She is consigned by Mayberry Farm on behalf of Nice Guys Stables, which purchased her for $130,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale. “She's always been a lovely, honest filly,” Summer Mayberry said of the juvenile. “We were expecting that she would work very well. She tries every single time. She's got a great disposition. She just makes our job look easy.” Out of Pray for Leslie (Bernardini), the filly is a half-sister to last year's GI Darley Alcibiades third-place finisher Alys Beach (Omaha Beach). “She is an average-sized filly with a very racy body,” Mayberry said. “She has beautiful confirmation. She's got all the parts that you look for.” Of the first-crop Vekoma juveniles that she has seen, Mayberry said, “We have three still at the farm. They all seem like they are pretty nice horses. They have great dispositions, good conformation. Just very nice racehorses.” Steve Spielman's Nice Guys partnership has already enjoyed seven-figure success at OBS, having sold a daughter of Arrogate for $1 million to Katsumi Yoshida at the 2021 Spring sale. The operation has four fillies still to work this week at OBS with Mayberry Farm. Twice as Nice Both Grassroots Training & Sales and Sequel Bloodstock doubled up on bullet workers Tuesday. Grassroots sent out a colt by Improbable (hip 517) to hit that mark, while Sequel sent out a New York-bred son of Game Winner (hip 487), also for the Bromans. First-crop sire Game Winner had a second bullet worker Tuesday with hip 389, a son of the 2018 champion 2-year-old champion consigned by Julie Davies. Eddie Woods had a pair of bullet workers Tuesday: hip 454 is a daughter of Practical Joke; and hip 460 is a filly from the first crop of Thousand Words. Thousand Words had his second bullet of the session when hip 506, a filly by the Spendthrift stallion, worked in :9 4/5 for Britton Peak. Thousand Words has already had his first winner on the racetrack after The Queens M G's victory at Keeneland Sunday. Also sharing the :9 4/5 bullet Tuesday: hip 372, a filly by St Patrick's Day consigned by Sweet River Thoroughbreds; hip 392, a filly by Khozan consigned by Shanbally Acres; hip 407, a colt by Bernardini consigned by Envision Equine; hip 448, a filly by Mendelssohn consigned by Paul Sharp; hip 477, a colt by Oscar Performance consigned by Wavertree Stables; hip 489, a filly by Mendelssohn consigned by Randy Miles; hip 502, a colt by Global Campaign consigned by Top Line Sales; and hip 511, a filly by Ride On Curlin consigned by Blue River Bloodstock. The under-tack show continues through Saturday with sessions beginning daily at 8 a.m. The OBS Spring sale will be held next Tuesday through Friday. Bidding commences each day at 10:30 a.m. The post Tiz the Law Filly Zips Fastest Quarter at OBS Tuesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Maryland's House of Delegates approved legislation on the night of April 8 that will remake Maryland racing around Pimlico Race Course.View the full article

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Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article

7th-KEE, $110K, $100k Opt. Clm., 3yo, 1 1/16m, 4:12 p.m. e Five Thoroughbreds and Ian Brennan's ROCKETEER (Curlin) lived up to his name when airing by four lengths in his career debut going seven panels at this venue last October. Working consistently for trainer Brad Cox, the colt posted a bullet five-furlong move in :59 4/5 at Churchill Downs Mar. 31 before going four furlongs in :48 4/5 Apr. 6. A grandson of Grade I winner Stop Traffic (Cure the Blues), the colt takes blinkers off for this go around. Tyler Gaffalione gets the mount. Repole Stable and St Elias Stable team up with More Vino (Vino Rosso), a $400,000 Keeneland September purchase. Trained by Todd Pletcher, the colt marked his debut with a 1 1/2-length score going 1 mile 40 yards at Tampa Mar. 10. Irad Ortiz Jr. joins the fray here. TJCIS PPs The post Wednesday’s Insights: Debut Winners Rocketeer and More Vino Return appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A petition filed by trainer Richard Baltas seeking a court order directing the California Horse Racing Board to set aside a one-year suspension of his license has been denied in Los Angeles Superior Court.View the full article

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its annual Kentucky Derby preview panel, as well as a book and memorabilia sale, Apr. 27. Racing experts Tom Amello and Jeff Carle will be on hand to offer analysis and predictions for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby and answer questions from the audience about the upcoming Triple Crown series. Admission to the program and book sale is free. The book and memorabilia sale will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the museum lobby and the Kentucky Derby program will begin at 12 p.m. in the Hall of Fame. The post Museum of Racing Hosts Derby Preview Panel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

For some, Deauville is a summer playground. Horse sales, racing, good food and a spot of shopping. We have the Duc de Morny to thank for that. Having been instrumental in the construction of the racecourse at Longchamp in 1857, Napoleon's half-brother turned his attention to the Normandy seaside and by August 1864, racing was underway at Hippodrome la Touques in the town which has continued to draw the rich and famous, both for horse racing and film festivals. Nowadays, Deauville is no longer home solely to the August meeting. With an all-weather track and floodlights in addition to the turf, there is also racing in the town in spring, autumn and winter. Since the early 1980s there has also been a training centre alongside the racecourse, which benefits from the proximity of the beach for a variety in the horses' exercise routines. Managed, like Chantilly and Maisons-Laffitte, by France Galop, Deauville's training centre is currently home to 13 trainers, including Stephane Wattel, who made the town his home 30 years ago. As he approaches his 60th birthday, the affable Wattel jokes that his daughter Anastasia, who trains separately to him but also in Deauville, drops regular hints that he should be considering retirement. But Wattel Sr is currently in his pomp. He trained his first Group 1 winner last year after several of his horses have come close to that important metric in the past, and his stable of around 80 horses boasts an increasingly international mix of owners. “Things have changed a lot,” admits Wattel as he reflects on his three decades of training in Deauville, where the reigning champion trainer Jean-Claude Rouget now has a major satellite operation to complement his original base in Pau. “But I did find from the beginning it was a nice place to train, because it was a relaxing place for horses. It was not far away from all the stud farms around and it was not so far away from Paris.” Stud farms loomed large in the early education of Wattel, whose family had no prior involvement in racing but who found himself working at the Niarchos family's Spring Oak Farm (now Oak Tree Farm) in Kentucky at the age of 18 after deciding that his university course wasn't for him. He would later work at Haras de Fresnay-Le-Buffard and at Beech House Stud in Newmarket, which has recently returned to being a stallion stud since Shadwell relocated Baaeed (GB) and Mohaather (GB) from Nunnery Stud and added Mostahdaf (Ire) to the line-up. “When I started I had only three horses,” he continues, “I had no owners really behind me, just one, and it would have been impossible for me to start at Chantilly. I would have been totally lost. “In this training centre there was Nicolas Madamet. He was the first trainer to have the idea of training all year in Deauville. It used to be a place to train during the summer for the meeting, so people from Chantilly and other places would come, but the track was good for training and suddenly one trainer had the idea that it was possible to train all year round. “I was assistant trainer to Nicolas Madamet and after that I moved up to Chantilly for three years to work with Alain de Royer Dupré and for the Aga Khan. When it was time for me to start my career I thought that Deauville would be a nice place to start.” Wattel also recalls that it was more than just the sea air that made it advantageous to train in Deauville when he was first starting out. “Now it seems unbelievable to think that in certain races – when we were going to race in maidens in Paris – we used to have three pounds less for our horses because we were training in the provinces,” he says. “It's difficult to imagine that now. Can you imagine Jean-Claude Rouget's horses having three pounds less because he's training in the provinces? But that was the case, and a lot of races in the provinces were closed to horses trained in Chantilly.” The treble Group winner Boris De Deauville (Ire) (Soviet Star) was one of the earliest stars for the Wattel stable, while City Light (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) came close to landing his trainer a major international victory when beaten a short-head by Merchant Navy (Au) in the G1 Diamond Jubilee S. at Royal Ascot. Now at Haras d'Etreham, City Light has made a positive impression with his early runners and was France's leading first-season sire in 2023. Haras de la Perelle's Rosacea (Ire) (Soldier Hollow {Ger}) was third in the G1 Prix de Diane two seasons ago and her full-sister, Rimja (Fr), is now pleasing Wattel after the odd niggle kept her off the track at two. Jurgen Winter, owner of Haras de la Perelle, is one of the owner-breeders who has long supported Wattel and has the largest number of horses in the stable along with Baron Edouard de Rothschild of the nearby Haras de Meautry. The partnership with Winter was rewarded when the Perelle homebred Simca Mille (Ire) (Tamayuz {GB}) became the trainer's first top-level winner last year in the Grosser Preis von Berlin. “Having my first Group 1 winner with Simca Mille for Haras de la Perelle meant a lot for me,” he says. “And it was a very nice story from the beginning to the end of his career here in France.” After Simca Mille failed to sell at €68,000 at the yearling sales, Wattel agreed to take him on and the horse raced initially in his own colours before Winter renewed his interest in the colt. A prolific performer, Simca Mille won three Group 2 races and a Group 3 as well as finishing runner-up in the G1 Grand Prix de Paris and G1 Prix Ganay. Towards the end of last year he was bought by Wathnan Racing and over the winter he has been trained in Qatar by French ex-pat Alban de Mieulle. For almost every trainer there is a pressure to trade good horses, and for Wattel that now means a time of rebuilding, though his stable does include at least one Classic prospect in the G3 Prix des Reservoirs winner Tulipa Chope (Fr) (Born To Sea {Ire}), who is entered for Sunday's G3 Prix de la Grotte at Longchamp. “It's a little more difficult this year,” he notes. “We sold a couple of good horses, like Simca Mille, [Group 3 winner] Immensitude and [Listed winner] Autumn Starlight. But at the moment we've got Tulipa Chope, who proved her quality last year, and she worked very well [last week] to prepare for the Prix de la Grotte. She seems to be very well and has had a good winter.” Tulipa Chope returns in the Prix de la Grotte on Sunday | Scoop Dyga Wattel adds, “Having City Light start his stallion career so well is a big pleasure for all the stable. We had the horse for a long time; it was not only a short career at two and three, but we kept him for a long time and we're thrilled that he's having a lot of winners.” He also points out that, despite the precocity shown by some of City Light's offspring, the horse himself improved in his later seasons. He remained in training at five and won seven of his 22 starts. “He started to be a really good horse only at four years old. I think that his horses will improve with age,” Wattel says. His own association with City Light's offspring extends to Celestial (Fr), who is unbeaten in two starts for a partnership which includes the former BHB Chairman and owner of Plumpton racecourse, Peter Savill, as well as Martin Cruddace, the chief executive officer of Arena Racing Company, which owns 16 British racecourses. They are also involved in the Calyx (GB) three-year-old Calypso King (GB), who runs at Deauville on Wednesday, and they are far from the only British names on Wattel's list of owners. “The income from racing in Britain is really too low,” he says. “It's easy for them to come to Deauville. Some English owners came with one or two horses and they were surprised, even when you win a little race with French premiums, if it's a French-bred, how much it adds to their account. Of course, even if the atmosphere of English racing has no equivalent, they like to have some horses in training and racing in France.” In 2018, Wattel was joined in the training ranks by his daughter Anastasia but not, as is the case with a number of racing families, as co-trainer, instead as a rival. “I have to admit, when she started to think about working with horses, I wasn't completely sure it was really what she wanted to do. I didn't want her to have things easy at the start and I didn't help her at all,” he says. “She had to find a job by herself, and I have to say, if there are two people who really helped her that is Freddy Head and David Smaga. She worked for David for four years.” He continues, “Now she has been training at Deauville for a couple of years and it's a big pleasure for me. I'm proud of what she has already accomplished. I will be 60 in less than one month, so she always repeats that and says that it may be time for me to go fishing.” The sea may have its appeal, especially in a coastal town as lovely as Deauville, but it is horses, not fish, which should continue to occupy the mind of a trainer with the skills of Stephane Wattel. The post Wattel Building on Banner Year as Tulipa Chope Begins Classic Campaign appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Goffs have teamed up with Naas Racecourse and Irish Thoroughbred Marketing (ITM) to introduce a new two-year-old breeze-up sale in Ireland for 2025. The breeze will take place at Naas on Tuesday, June 3, with the sale being staged at Goffs on Wednesday, June 4. A practice breeze will also be held on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 2. Announcing the new breeze-up sale, Goffs chief executive Henry Beeby, said, “We are thrilled that Naas Racecourse has agreed to host the trackwork to enable this exciting new breeze-up sale in Ireland. We look forward to collaborating with the Naas team to deliver a successful breeze-up where horses and clients will benefit from the world class facilities at both Naas and Kildare Paddocks. “Vendors have petitioned Goffs to stage an Irish breeze-up for some time, and the timing of this new sale, coming slightly later in the season, has been widely welcomed in our discussions with vendors. The early June dates will allow additional time for sales preparation while it falls early enough in the Flat calendar to ensure strong demand for quality, ready to run two-year-olds.” Dermot Cantillon, chairman of Naas Racecourse, added, “The Naas Racecourse philosophy is to facilitate the racing and the bloodstock industry when and where we can. This relationship with Goffs to support the breeze-up sector is another manifestation of this ongoing commitment.” The post Goffs Announce New Breeze-up Sale at Naas for 2025 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Twenty-five local nonprofit organizations will be provided with reserved picnic tables for each day of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga June 6-9, the New York Racing Association announced Tuesday. The nonprofits primarily comprise those with the mission to deliver human services and provide direct assistance to individuals experiencing food insecurity, financial hardship, homelessness and mental and physical disability. Organizations were also selected for their support of veterans, families and children, and promotion of the arts. “NYRA is pleased to recognize the important role that nonprofit organizations play in our communities with the donation of these coveted reserved picnic tables as potentially lucrative fundraising vehicles,” said Robert Hines, NYRA Community Affairs Manager. “We are grateful for the many ways these organizations enhance Saratoga and the greater Capital Region.” The selected beneficiaries will each receive one six-person table in the reserved picnic paddock during the Racing Festival to be used for fundraising activities, donor support or to raise awareness for their respective mission. NYRA's donation of 100 reserved picnic tables is worth nearly $25,000. The program recipients are: AIM Services, Inc.; Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center; Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area; Caffe Lena; CAPTAIN; Center for Disability Services; The Children's Museum at Saratoga; Double H Ranch; Equinox, Inc.; LifeWorks Community Action; Northeastern New York Chapter of American Red Cross; Opera Saratoga; Operation Adopt a Soldier; Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York; Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region; Saratoga Hospital; Saratoga Regional YMCA; Saratoga Sponsor-A-Scholar; Shelters of Saratoga; The Salvation Army; To Life!; United Way of the Greater Capital Region; Veterans & Community Housing Coalition; The Wesley Community; and Whitney Young Health. The post NYRA Donates Belmont Festival Picnic Tables to Charitable Organizations appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Maryland's House of Delegates approved legislation on the night of April 8 that will remake Maryland racing around Pimlico Race Course.View the full article

Not only did Sierra Leone's impressive turn of foot propel him to the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winners' circle, but also to the top of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's 3-year-old poll.View the full article

Hyde Park Stud's John Bourke, who supplies 19 of the 68 juveniles at this week's Osarus Breeze-Up Sale, has described the La Teste fixture as an important outlet for handlers. Bourke, who is best known as the man who consigned 1,000 Guineas winner Cachet (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}) at the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale, has sold plenty of good horses at Osarus down through the years. Top of that list, according to the County Westmeath-based breeder and breeze-up consignor, is the Group-placed Samedi Rien (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}). Speaking during the breeze on Tuesday, Bourke said, “This is a great sale and Osarus has a lovely team of people who we enjoy working with. We've sold a lot of winners out of this sale, to Spain and France especially, and we've a nice team of horses again here this year.” He added, “We've 19 horses here this week–16 of which are my own–including a Territories (Ire) half-sister to Golden Ace (GB) (Golden Horn {GB}) (lot 32), winner of the Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham. She goes well. We've also got the only Persian King (Ire) (lot 43A) and the only Le Havre (Fr) (lot 65) in the sale. It's a nice sharp bunch. “Osarus is important because we buy a lot of yearlings every year and we love selling winners. No matter what they cost, be that 10 grand or 50 grand, winners is the name of the game and that's what we love to produce. We have 60 breeze-up horses this year and 19 of them are here so it's a place we like coming to.” Bourke is not the only recognisable name to be offering horses at Osarus this week. Fellow Irish-based handlers Mickey Cleere, Eddie Linehan and Pierce Gallagher will get their breeze-up season up and running in France this week as well. He concluded, “It's been a lucky place for us, not just as sellers. I bought Chic Colombine (Fr) (Seahenge) here as a yearling and she won a listed race at Saint-Cloud last month for George Boughey and Highclere Racing. “In terms of selling, Samedi Rien is probably the best horse we have breezed here. She was a champion filly in Spain and was placed in a Group 2 at Meydan last year.” The sale takes place after racing at La Teste on Wednesday at 4.30pm local time. The post ‘A Lucky Place For Us’ – Bourke Begins Breeze-Up Season At Osarus appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article