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What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, April 4, 2024 First Race 5:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Pakenham Racecourse is the destination once again for Thursday night racing in Victoria. With a deluge of rain in the lead-up to the meeting, the track has come up a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances. The rail comes out 9m for the entire circuit, and the first of eight races is scheduled to jump at 5:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Pakenham: Kooky Kooky was only grabbed in the final stride at Geelong after leading for 1411m of a 1412m event. The four-year-old mare was first-up from a spell on that day, and second-up at the 1600m looks to be ideal for the Turn Me Loose mare. Damian Lane will use the mare’s gate speed to have her lead the field upon settling, and Kooky should have no issue getting a cheap sectional or two as she looks to go one better than last time. Best Bet Race 6 – #7 Kooky (8) 4yo Mare | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Damian Lane (57.5kg) +120 with Neds Next Best at Pakenham: Grid Girl Grid Girl has been impressive on both starts in Australia, winning first-up before peaking on her run late to finish third when beaten under a length at Sandown. The three-year-old Kiwi filly tends to settle in the first four and has a slick turn of foot. If Blaike McChief Stipeall can land her in a prominent position from barrier 10, Grid Girl looks the best horse in the field and should have no issue disposing of her rivals. Next Best Race 8 – #10 Grid Girl (10) 3yo Filly | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Blaike McChief Stipeall (57.5kg) +160 with Picklebet Next Best Again at Pakenham: Araletta Araletta from the Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman barn was only gunned down late by a smart one at Sandown on March 20, and a repeat performance will have her fighting out the finish in the quaddie opener. From barrier 12, Thomas Stockdale will have the Pierro filly settled up on speed throughout. With this being her third run this campaign, Araletta has race fitness on her side, while she should have no issues handling the going. Next Best Again Race 5 – #1 Araletta (12) 3yo Filly | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Thomas Stockdale (57.5kg) +400 with PlayUp Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham Pakenham quadrella selections Thursday, April 4, 2024 1-11-12 7 1-2-3-4-5-6 2-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Susan Moulton's grade 2 winner Manny Wah is poised to become a millionaire in the $300,000 Commonwealth Stakes (G3) April 6 at Keeneland. The seven-furlong dirt race for 4-year-olds and up drew a field of nine. View the full article

The next version of Belmont Park features infield tunnels, new racing surfaces that include an all-weather track, and a facility that will give New York racing a proper downstate home to complement beloved Saratoga Race Course in the 21st Century.View the full article

Horse Racing on Wednesday, April 3 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Doomben, Newcastle & Sha Tin (HK). Wednesday Horse Racing Tips – April 3, 2024 Doomben Racing Tips Newcastle Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 3, 2024 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

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Connections of grade 1 winner Timberlake have chosen to skip an opportunity to run in the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 4, according to trainer Brad Cox in a report from the Daily Racing Form April 2.View the full article

First World War, last seen Feb. 3 winning the Kitten's Joy Stakes (G3T), returns April 5 in the Transylvania Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland.View the full article

Five months after finishing noses apart in the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) Dec. 2 at Aqueduct Racetrack, Dornoch and Sierra Leone are rematched April 6 in the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.View the full article

The return of springtime racing in Kentucky has brought a wide-open field of 12 fillies to Keeneland April 6 as they look to claim leadership over the 3-year-old turf division in the one-mile, $400,000 Appalachian Stakes (G2T).View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' Timberlake (Into Mischief), fourth as the favorite in last Saturday's GI Arkansas Derby, will not be pointed to the GI Kentucky Derby, according to a report in Daily Racing Form. The GI Champagne S. winner and GII Rebel S. winner is currently ranked fifth with 81 points for the Kentucky Derby. “Based on the performance over the weekend, we are not going to run in the Kentucky Derby,” trainer Brad Cox told DRF. “We are thinking about cutting him back in distance.” Cox added, “He came out of it in good order, very sound, and ships back to Churchill Downs today. We still feel it's in his best interest not to try a mile and a quarter in four and a half weeks.” The post No Kentucky Derby for Timberlake appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Check out this week’s Box Seat with hosts Greg O’Connor and Michael Guerin. View the full article

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Hronis Racing's Tapalo, the El Camino Real Derby runner-up and pointed to the April 6 Santa Anita Derby (G1), is among nine 3-year-olds made eligible to compete in the 2024 Triple Crown with a late $6,000 payment that was due April 1.View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), winner of the GII Risen Star S. Feb. 17, is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 11 3-year-olds entered for Saturday's 100th running of the $1-million GI Toyota Blue Grass. Tyler Gaffalione has the mount on Sierra Leone and will exit from post 10. Dornoch (Good Magic) (post four), a full-brother to GI 2023 Kentucky Derby winner Mage, is the second choice on the morning line at 3-1. Trained by Danny Gargan, Dornoch enters off a front-running victory in the GII Coolmore Fountain of Youth S. at Gulfstream Mar. 2. Dornoch defeated Sierra Leone by a nose in the GII Remsen S. “That's a good spot,” Gargan said. “He came out of the three hole in the Fountain of Youth and the Remsen. He will come out of there running and make his way through.” Third choice on the morning line at 7-2 is Just a Touch (Justify), who enters off a runner-up effort in the GIII Gotham S. at Aqueduct Mar. 2. Florent Geroux has the mount from post position 6. The Toyota Blue Grass offers 200 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. Here's the field for the 100th running of the @Toyota Blue Grass (G1) on Saturday, April 6! pic.twitter.com/RmbtAvmLWJ — Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) April 2, 2024 The post Sierra Leone Installed as 2-1 Morning-Line Favorite for Blue Grass appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent horsemen as they travel the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1). This installment features Dennis Albaugh, whose Iowa-based Albaugh Family Stables has reached the Kentucky Derby with remarkable regularity.View the full article

Hronis Racing's Tapalo (Tapiture), the El Camino Real Derby runner-up and a contender in Saturday's GI Santa Anita Derby, leads a cast of nine 3-year-olds that were made eligible to compete in the 2024 Triple Crown with a late $6,000 payment that was due Monday. Trained by John Sadler, Tapalo is expected to enter Saturday's Santa Anita Derby. The nine late nominees (pending late mail): Hronis Racing's Tapalo; Tri Star Racing & Cimarron TTT's Awesome Ruta (Mendelssohn); Lewis Family Racing Stables' Celtic Contender (Irish War Cry); Ten Strike Racing, Four Cornerss Racing, Broadview Stables, Cory Moelis Racing and Jeremy Sussman's D Day Sky (Omaha Bech); Travin Stables' Evening News (Nyquist); Vicente Stables' Le Dom Bro (Mucho Macho Man); John Parker's Lonesome Boy (Nationhood); Average Joe Racing Stables and Dan Wells' Mugatu (Blofeld); and Gelfenstein Farm's Secret Chat (Union Rags). In total, there are now 354 eligible 3-year-olds to compete in the Triple Crown series which consists of the $5-million GI Kentucky Derby, $1.5-million GI Preakness S. and $1.5-million GI Belmont S. Any horse not nominated during the early or late phases can become Triple Crown eligible through a supplemental nomination payment due at the time of entry for each Triple Crown race: Kentucky Derby ($200,000 for all three Triple Crown races or $50,000 for the Kentucky Derby only), Preakness ($150,000) and Belmont ($50,000). The post El Camino Real Derby Runner-Up Tapalo Leads Nine Late Triple Crown Nominees appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Caretaker trainer Cran Dalgety admits Thursday night will be a big learning curve for Aussie raider Rock N Roll Doo. The former Victoria Cup and Len Smith Mile winner opens his NZ campaign from a back row draw in the star-studded $60,000 McMillan Equine Feeds Pacers Flying Mile at Cambridge, against the likes of Don’t Stop Dreaming and Merlin. It’s a key race, just eight days out from the $1m Race by Grins, also at Cambridge. “He hasn’t been here long, but he’s a big, raw, rubber-neck sort of fella and we’re going to learn a lot more about him in this race,” Dalgety said. “I’ve been chatting a lot with Mick (Stanley, trainer) and he’s told me about his quirks, but the ability is obviously there. “I’d be pleasantly surprised if he came out and won this week, but, equally, he should run well on his form before leaving Aussie and what we’ve seen here so far. “I like the draw, two-out on the back row. He’ll be in the running line without doing any work and you can’t say that for quite a few others draw wide on a track where the first bend comes up really quickly. “It’s a hard race to read, but there’s no shortage of nice horses in it. “We’re just looking forward to getting him to the races and seeing where we sit. “The main reason we’re going this week is to find out more about him and then we can tinker with anything we might need to before the big one the week after.” Owner Brendan James confirmed Anthony Butt had booked to drive Rock N Roll Doo in his NZ races. Butt has driven him at his past three Aussie runs, including a close second in the Group 1 Lighthorse free-for-all – basically a Miracle Mile consolation – at Menangle on March 9. “He’s been here about a week and settled in well,” Dalgety said. “Now it’s time to find out more about where we sit with him.” Rock N Roll Doo won the Group 1 Len Smith Mile on September 2, last year and backed-up to add the Maryborough Cup 13 days later. But the big, rangy pacer has been winless in 10 starts since. For James, returning to NZ comes with mixed emotions. Rock N Roll Doo had an unsuccessful NZ Cup campaign in late 2022 and then landed the “Aussie Lads” slot in last year’s Race By Grins before health issues and form slump saw his trip aborted. “We’re thrilled he got a slot (Barrett Homes) this year and there’s definitely some unfinished business,” James said. “We’ve also got the option to stay for races like the Taylor Mile, Messenger and even the Auckland Cup if we’re happy with him over there.” To see the Flying Mile field click here View the full article

What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Thursday, March 4, 2024 First Race 1:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble Provincial racing in New South Wales on Thursday heads to Gosford, where a seven-race meeting awaits punters. A fair amount of rain is forecast for raceday in the area, but with the track starting as a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, the track should get to a Soft 7-Heavy 8 come the opening event. The rail sticks in its true position, with action commencing at 1:25pm AEDT. Best Bet at Gosford: Sicilian Form lines do not read much better than what the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Sicilian brings to the Gosford finale. The three-year-old filly was beaten 1.7 lengths by Charm Stone in Group 3 company in the spring, and finished 1.5 lengths off the classy Estriella at the Gosford 1100m when first-up last campaign. This is obviously easier, and at a $5 quote with horse racing bookmakers, if Sicilian can hold the rail and lead from barrier one, she looks a great bet in the last. Best Bet Race 7 – #2 Sicilian (1) 3yo Filly | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Adam Hyeronimus (61kg) +400 with Picklebet Next Best at Gosford: Impulsivity Peter & Paul Snowden’s Impulsivity has hardly put a foot wrong in three runs this time, registering a win and a third in decent company. The three-year-old filly sprinted sharply at Newcastle over 1200m on March 8 to get the job done, and a repeat effort can have her featuring in the finish once again. Last campaign, she wasn’t beaten far behind the likes of Nadal and Makarena, and if Impulsivity is anywhere near her best, it should be more than good enough to salute over 1200m. Next Best Race 5 – #4 Impulsivity (5) 3yo Filly | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Tom Sherry (60.5kg) +350 with Bet365 Next Best Again at Gosford: Royal Standard James Cummings’ Royal Standard caught the eye without threatening, and his first-up run in close to a year was much the same. The three-year-old gelding made up a stack of ground from the rear of the field over 1300m, so the step-up to the mile second-up looks ideal. The small field of eight should suit the son of Dundeel perfectly, and if Zac Lloyd can have him within four-lengths of the lead on the home turn, Royal Standard has shown enough to suggest he can blouse his rivals late. Next Best Again Race 1 – #4 Royal Standard (5) 3yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (58.5kg) +400 with Neds Gosford Thursday quaddie tips – 4/4/2024 Gosford quadrella selections Thursday, April 4, 2024 1-3-4-6-7 2-4 2-4-6 2-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

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

By Francis LaBelle, courtesy Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Celestial City learned how to be a racehorse by continually proving himself against top competition. Each time he raced, he showed that the lessons he was learning were taking hold. Celestial City became a graded stakes winner, but just when his promising career was finally taking flight, he sustained an injury that ended his days as a racehorse. Now, he has a new home and a new purpose. On February 12, Celestial City joined the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation's (TRF) herd at the Lowell Correctional Institution for Women in Ocala, FL. He will provide vocational training in equine care and stable management as part of the TRF's Second Chances Program. The TRF is the nation's oldest and largest Thoroughbred rescue organization. Forty years ago, the TRF started Second Chances at the Wallkill Correctional Facility in New York. The idea was that inmates would learn how to take care of horses and maintain the stable and grounds, while the horses got daily, supervised care. Many Second Chances graduates have gone on to find careers as farriers, veterinary technicians, and even farm managers. Since its start in 1984, Second Chances has expanded to several states. TRF expanded to Lowell in 2002 and has since added a Second Chances Youth Program located near the women's prison. Both the women's and youth programs have achieved deserving praise for helping horses and people find better lives. At five years old, Celestial City is the youngest member of the TRF's national herd, half of which are 20 years or older, and average a stay of 15 years. Unlike the majority of other horses, Celestial City had a standout pedigree, terrific connections, and every reason to succeed. A son of Uncle Mo, Celestial City's racing education was the responsibility of Hall of Fame trainer Claude “Shug” McGaughey. Under McGaughey's management, Celestial City had a record of 3-2-2 from 10 starts and earnings of just under $350,000. Two years ago, Celestial City came up short in a pair of stakes races at Saratoga Race Course. Both times, Celestial City's efforts were encouraging. He was figuring out racing while McGaughey was figuring him out. Then in late October of 2022, Celestial City overcame a stumble at the start and posted a 2 1/4-length victory in the GII Hill Prince S. at Aqueduct. There was plenty of reason to be optimistic about Celestial City's 2023 racing season. “He was doing well, and we gave him a blowout,” McGaughey said. “He was on the training track at Belmont and he fractured his right-hind ankle. He had surgery, and he would look like he was doing good, but then he would have a setback. We finally decided to pull the plug and not race him anymore.” Celestial City's ankle was operated on by Dr. Patty Hogan, a noted veterinary surgeon who works with Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. She is also a staunch advocate of aftercare for racehorses and encourages owners to include an aftercare plan for each horse they race. McGaughey had such a plan already in place. Since Celestial City had his early racing education at Niall Brennan Stable in Ocala, he was assured a safe landing after he could no longer race. Niall Brennan and his wife, Stephanie, have developed racehorses since they went into business 33 years ago. In 2009, they started their own non-profit Thoroughbred aftercare program, Final Furlong Horse Retirement, to make sure that any horse that had been in their care for any length of time would find a decent home and, perhaps, a new career. While most of McGaughey's retirees join Final Furlong, Stephanie had her own plan for Celestial City. As a TRF board member since 2022, she felt that Celestial City would be a perfect fit at TRF's Second Chances at Lowell. “The inmates would learn how to 'let down' a racehorse and down the line, he will be a great horse for their riding program,” Stephanie said. While TRF and Final Furlong are independent of one another, the chance to work together for the good of a horse will always be accepted. “Later on, if Celestial City gets adopted, his connections will know that he is guaranteed a lifetime placement with TRF,” she added. “So, if circumstances should change, he can always come home to TRF. That is a huge selling point. Very few aftercare programs offer that safety net.” Celestial City wasted no time in winning over everyone over at Lowell. “The women are used to working with much older horses,” Stephanie said. “Along comes Celestial City and he is young, slick and fit. They were excited to meet him and they have taken good care of him. Now, they are helping him get used to being around other horses.” “That shouldn't be a problem. He has always been such a cool horse.” The post A Quick Study on Track, Celestial City Now Teaches at Lowell appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 4th 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 Wanganui racing tips, quaddie picks & value bets | April 6, 2023 The New Zealand thoroughbred meeting on Thursday is being held at Wanganui, and HB’s Lance King has picked out his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, April 6 A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Thursday night. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Wyong racing tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, April 6 See our best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for Thursday’s races at Wyong, with odds from Australia’s top online … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago The Follow Files: Star WA filly the horse to beat in The Quokka 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 Queensland Derby an option for Andalus Group One performer Andalus may get another chance at Derby glory as he settles into his new home in Australia … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Happy Valley racing preview & best bets | Thursday 6/4/2023 Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley, this time for a rare Thursday evening meeting of nine races served up … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Oaks contender puts Wallace back in the game The autumn emergence of gifted staying filly Pennyweka has presented Jim Wallace with an opportunity to return to the main … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Doyle commits to full New Zealand season for 2023-24 Irish jockey Joe Doyle is heading home after breaking through for his first Group One win, but he’ll be back … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 4, 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 Pukekohe feature a possibility for Desert Lightning Quality three-year-old Desert Lightning may be given another chance to add to his three-year-old record after his effort in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Standalone Saturday set to return to Scone Cup Carnival The premier event in New South Wales country racing is just around the corner, with the Scone Cup Carnival set … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 4, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Wellington claims Group 2 Sprint Cup Richard Gibson will attempt to crown Wellington’s season in familiar fashion by chasing victory in the Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Back in business, Golden Sixty steams to victory in Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy He came, he saw and he silenced doubters with an unanswerable burst of speed. Golden Sixty flattened rivals at Sha … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Mr Maestro a highlight in mixed day for Baker-Forsman As he made his way home from Palmerston North on Sunday morning, trainer Murray Baker was reflecting on some mixed … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Weatherley achieves personal goal at Awapuni Sam Weatherley went into the 2021/22 racing season with two major goals. One was to ride the winner of a … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Hawkesbury betting preview, tips & top odds | Monday, April 05 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the Easter Monday betting preview for Hawkesbury races on April 05, 2021. See all of tipping expert … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown Hillside betting tips & best odds | Monday, 05/04/21 Horsebetting’s Victorian tipping expert James Herbert brings you the betting preview for the Sandown Hillside races held on Easter Monday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gawler betting tips , top odds & quaddie picks | Monday, April 05 Horsebetting.com.au brings you South Australia’s race meeting held at Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club on Easter Monday, April 05. See … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Doomben betting preview, tips and top odds | Doomben | April 05 Horsebetting’s tipping expert Nicholas Lloyd brings you the betting preview for the Doomben Racecourse on Easter Monday, April 5th. See … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Pike keen on stakes assignment for Sacred Option Promising filly Sacred Option may have booked a place in the Group 3 Cambridge Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk : Another Saturday in Sydney, another leader’s track HOrsebetting.com.au brings you all the horse racing new and issues around Racing Australia including in Easter Saurday racing at Rosehill … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Henderson has high hopes for Atullibigeal Although he playfully describes the talented two-year-old with the hard to pronounce name as “a bit of a clown”, trainer … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Lindsay Park hopes to build on Shadwell wins After the Shadwell Stud win of Minhaaj at Caulfield, Lindsay Park will be out to add to that success at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Local runner takes out Riverton Cup Trainers Kelvin and Aimee Tyler enjoyed a red-letter day on their home track at Riverton on Saturday, winning three races … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Course specialist shines in Awapuni Gold Cup Awapuni has been the happiest of hunting grounds for Beauden, who returned to his favourite track on Saturday for a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Group One glory for On the Bubbles Jamie Richards and Te Akau Racing’s total dominance of New Zealand two-year-old racing rolled on with a richly deserved Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Shadows Cast back to his best with feature victory Venerable eight-year-old Shadows Cast turned back the clock as he gave his rivals weight and a beating when taking out … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago McEvoy warming to Aegon in Doncaster Fresh from his G1 win aboard Hungry Heart in the Vinery Stud Stakes, Kerrin McEvoy is turning his attention to … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday racing around the country sees seven horse racing meetings being held around the country today. Our racing analysts … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Class rises to the top in Victoria Handicap A big weight and wide draw has not been enough to stop Mr Quickie from taking out the Group 3 … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Yao Dash earns Doncaster Mile berth Lightly-raced gelding Yao Dash has booked his spot in the Doncaster Mile with a dominant all-the-way win at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Sir Dragonet set for Queen Elizabeth Stakes rematch Sir Dragonet was back to his brilliant best to claim the G1 Tancred Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Hang Man pounces to claim Easter Cup Hang Man has staged a last-to-first victory to claim the Group 3 Easter Cup at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Hungry Heart eats up her Vinery rivals Hungry Heart has come with a sweeping run to claim her first G1 win in the Vinery Stud Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Evie has a Tint of Oaks about her Lipp eyeing big targets with Tycoon … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Smith to target Championships with Nimalee With the recent retirement of multiple Group One winner Fierce Impact, Nimalee is emerging as Matt Smithâ€s next carnival horse … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Trip south pays off for connections of Najmaty Najmaty has stepped from a maiden win in Sydney to claim the Listed Redouteâ€s Choice Stakes at Caulfield … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Quick Thinker provides Baker with fifth Derby Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have done it again. Their names are synonymous with Derby success and the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Champagne Stakes an Option for classy juvenile Cambridge trainer Tony Pike was pleased with the efforts of classy juvenile Not An Option after he ran on late … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nettoyer wins Group One Doncaster Mile Nettoyer has burst out late to win the Group One Doncaster Mile by half a length at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rubisaki continues winning run in PJ Bell Rubisaki has continued on her winning way this season with an impressive victory in the Group Three PJ Bell Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Emotional win for Tony Gollan at Doomben Get Stuck In has provided trainer Tony Gollan with an emotional win in honour of his father Darryl, who died … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Exasperate continues good Caulfield form Trainer Matthew Brown will keep a watch on the weather forecast before deciding on whether to turn Exasperate out for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nature Strip trounces TJ Smith rivals Enigmatic sprinter Nature Strip has given his TJ Smith Stakes rivals a galloping lessen, streeting a class field in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Quick Thinker wins Group 1 Australian Derby New Zealand visitor Quick Thinker has taken out a thrilling Australian Derby to give his co-trainer Murray Baker his fifth … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Diamond Effort extends winning run to four After extending her unbeaten run to four in the campaign, Diamond Effort will have an enforced break after her latest … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago King’s Legacy wins Group 1 Sires’ Produce King’s Legacy has overhauled Prague to win the $500,000 Group One Sires’ Produce Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ancestry brings up hat-trick at Caulfield Making full use of an inside barrier draw, Ancestry has scored an easy win at Caulfield and notched a hat-trick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Raheen House secures Sydney Cup berth Trainer Kris Lees will have at least two Sydney Cup runners with Raheen House joining Mustajeer in the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Colette impresses in Adrian Knox victory The James Cummings-trained Colette has raced to an impressive victory in the Adrian Knox Stakes and moved to favouritism for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Blinkers help Tumbler Ridge win at Doomben The addition of blinkers has helped two-year-old Tumbler Ridge return to winning form at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Forever Free adds Caulfield win to record Following a debut win at Ballarat, Forever Free has handled the wet ground at Caulfield to keep her record intact … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Hot King Prawn ready to rise in Sunday’s Group 2 Sprint Cup The John Size-trained Hot King Prawn (123lb) is looking to stamp his authority on Hong Kong’s sprint ranks in Sunday’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gracie Belle wins Country Championship The Matt Dunn-trained Gracie Belle has prevailed in a tight finish to the Country Championship Final at Randwick, beating Al … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Beauty Generation and Waikuku primed for Chairman’s Trophy clash Beauty Generation showed last time out that any ‘has-been’ talk was premature but when the champ takes on Waikuku in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Staying in Brisbane pays off for Ilwendo Sydney trainer Matt Smith’s decision to leave Ilwendo in Brisbane has proved correct, with the gelding scoring an easy win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tulloch Lodge and Clark a winning Entente Improving Tulloch Lodge three-year-old Entente has led throughout for Tim Clark to win the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Larry Cassidy continues winning run Multiple Group One-winning jockey Larry Cassidy has shown he’s lost none of his ability with a win on Kusama at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Doubtland dominant in Kindergarten Stakes Doubtland has made it two wins from as many starts with a dominant performance in the Group Three Kindergarten Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bobbing cleared to run after syringe found Racing NSW officials have taken evidence from trainer Bernie Kelly before clearing Bobbing to run in the Country Championship Final … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Qld racing doyen Darryl Gollan dies A doyen of Queensland racing, Darryl Gollan, has died aged 76 after a long illness … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Virtual National to bring some cheer to UK A virtual Grand National will be broadcast throughout England in the absence of one of the world’s greatest steeplechase races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago ATC Foundation funds for drought relief Thoroughbred participants in the worst drought-affected areas of NSW have started to receive funds from the Australian Turf Club Foundation … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fast facts about the ATC Australian Derby A look at the Australian Derby – the blue riband for three-year-olds … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dwyer down to one starter at Caulfield Henry Dwyer will rely on Order Of Valour as his sole runner at Caulfield with other options preferred for stablemates … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Chris Munce turns back the clock Chris Munce is set to celebrate the anniversary one of his best wins as an apprentice jockey when he saddles … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago McNeil hoping to star in Doncaster Mile Victorian jockey Jye McNeil is hoping to land his first Group One win when he rides leading contender Fifty Stars … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Makybe Diva’s daughter wins at Geelong Divanation, the sixth foal of three-time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva, has won for the second time from only four … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Day 1 of The Championships – tips & betting strategy at Randwick Day one of The Championships is upon us and we have four huge Group 1 races on an already stacked … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Redzel poised to regain sprint crown Punters have been warned to disregard Redzel’s failure in The Galaxy with trainers Peter and Paul Snowden expecting him to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sadler trio set to run from barrier three Trainer John Sadler finds it hard to believe his three Caulfield runners will start from the same barrier in their … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bowman dreaming of another Doncaster win Hugh Bowman has one Doncaster Mile in the bag thanks to Winx but he would dearly love another win in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney Cup possible for Rondinella Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood haven’t completely closed the door on quality mare Rondinella lining up in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Chieftain ticks the right boxes: Alexander Archie Alexander says there are a number of factors in Gallic Chieftain’s favour ahead of the Chairman’s Quality at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Castelvecchio to upset juvenile bluebloods A host of Sydney’s highest profile trainers will saddle up runners in the Sires’ Produce Stakes but Richard Litt is … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Desleigh Forster can break Weetwood hoodoo Brisbane trainers’ chances to win the Weetwood Handicap for the first time this century have fallen to Eagle Farm trainer … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Underwhelming gallop from Auckland Cup winner Waverley trainer Bill Thurlow took Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Glory Days to Wanganui for a gallop between races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Global Exchange has sense of timing: Maher Global Exchange will be out to continue his unbeaten preparation in the Group One Australian Derby which has been a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Frankely Awesome out of Australian Derby Trainer Kris Lees has ruled favourite Frankely Awesome out of the Australian Derby but says she will be ready for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Australia on radar for Wheeler jumper Macklemore Talented jumper Macklemore proved far too good for the opposition when winning the Ray Stevens & Heather Tasker Memorial Jumpers … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Pakistan Star “a normal horse” into G2 Chairman’s Trophy Paul O’Sullivan is not getting carried away ahead of Pakistan Star’s first start for his stable in Sunday’s (7 April) … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nakeeta Jane to run in G1 Coolmore Legacy Three-year-old filly Nakeeta Jane is set to contest the Group One Coolmore Legacy Stakes over 1600m at Randwick rather than … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Beauty and talent a potent mix for Volpe Veloce Matamata trainer Graham Richardson is grateful that Volpe Veloce has the ability to match her good looks. And so are … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 5 years ago Good Contact heads Thursday Al Ain feature Racing at Al Ain Racecourse on Thursday is a seven-race card which begins with the sole Thoroughbred contest, a 1400m … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes double would be ‘Sinsational’ for Sharrock Allan Sharrock will chase black-type at two venues this week with family members of one of his best racehorses, Shez … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Star Luck keeps Lor’s dirt track record rolling at Sha Tin To call Frankie Lor the dirt track king would be to ignore his ever-broadening scope of accomplishments in only his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Barefoot to continue Guineas pattern Talented filly Barefoot looks set to continue the pattern of class horses winning the Toowoomba Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Roaring Lion to stand at Cambrdige Stud Star European horse Roaring Lion is to shuttle to New Zealand’s famous Cambridge Stud for the southern hemisphere breeding season … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gelagotis pumped for Levendi in Derby Trainer Peter Gelagotis believes Levendi has the right attributes to give the stable a first win in the Australian Derby … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago In Her Time ready to take on Redzel in TJ In Her Time can move closer to securing a slot in The Everest with a compelling performance in a TJ … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Hawkesbury tips & form for Thursday, April 5 HAWKESBURY is racing this Thursday and the punters have a great eight race card to wager upon. Interested in having … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kementari eyes second G1 in Doncaster Mile James Cummings says running third to Winx in the George Ryder Stakes has set up Kementari for more Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Senchel’s Voice in upset Ipswich win Trainer Mark Webb and owner Alan Newcombe have produced their second upset juvenile winner in three days with Senchel’s Voice … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Sircconi ready for Bendigo Guineas assault After two Cranbourne barrier trials, trainer Peter Morgan says Sircconi is ready to tackle the 1400m of the Bendigo Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Benalla tips & full form for Thursday, April 5 BENALLA is back this Thursday and we’re confident of tipping a number of winners at the rural Victorian town. Curious … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago True Excelsior chasing Randwick stakes win After a last-start win at Moonee Valley, dual stakes-placed filly True Excelsior will make her first Sydney appearance in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Callow returns to Victoria with Sale win After a stint in NSW, Noel Callow has returned to Victoria landing a first-up win on Hollywood Vine at Sale … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dee with lightweight chance in Doncaster Fresh from his third Group One win of the season, jockey Michael Dee will try to add the time-honoured Doncaster … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Oohood out to break through in G1 Sires’ After five placings, including the Blue Diamond and Golden Slipper, Oohood is favourite to break through for her first win … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Moore hoping for an improvement from Helene Paragon In a season of general disappointment for John Moore, Helene Paragon ranks amongst the biggest letdowns. A dual Group 1 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Skye Bogenhuber gets Rudy Cup ride Top local jockey Skye Bogenhuber gets the chance to cap her homecoming by winning the Toowoomba Cup on Rudy … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brisbane campaign kick starts at Bendigo Brisbane Cup aspirations for Hardham begin over 1600m in the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Sale firmers & drifters for Wednesday, April 4 SALE is Victoria’s mid-week meet and the punters have shopped early at the rural township. Horse Betting provided the betting … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Two in-form Derby chances for major NZ player The focus of an international thoroughbred operation with a major New Zealand presence will centre on Sydney this weekend. Lang … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Wyong market movers for Wednesday, April 4 WYONG returns this Wednesday and a strong eight race card awaits punters. Horse Betting has delivered tips for the entire … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago El Issa to ride Amanaat in Weetwood A mixture of factors has led trainer Ben Currie to book Bob El Issa to ride Amanaat in the Listed … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago McDonald ready ahead of race day return A return to riding trackwork and trials has a reinvigorated James McDonald fizzing about his raceday comeback next month. “It … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Furdson’s hopes of firm track for progressive 4YO Any improvement in the conditions at New Plymouth will boost the chances of consecutive wins for Virtuoso Lad. The lightly-raced … Read More Australia horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 6 years ago Ebor receives prize money boost York racecourse has announced Sky Bet as the new sponsors of the Ebor Handicap, which will have a substantial prize … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Buoyant first day of Easter Sale Four yearlings have fetched $1 million or more on the first day of the Easter Yearling sale in Sydney … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx on song for autumn finale Winx has eight rivals as she bids for her 17th consecutive win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trial puts Abbey Marie in Coolmore picture A Cranbourne barrier trial win has shown trainer Mick Kent that Abbey Marie is over her latest problems … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Quaddie tips for Thursday, April 6 races at Pakenham THE regular Pakenham quaddie returns in the opening week of April after last week’s heartbreak. We managed to snare two … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Palentino retired to stand at Sun Stud The Darren Weir-trained Palentino, winner of the 2016 Australian Guineas and Makybe Diva Stakes, has been retired to stud … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Godolphin raiders to make Cup statement The latest European-based stayers brought to Australia by Godolphin are set to force the issue in Saturday’s $2 million Sydney … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx primed for Queen Elizabeth glory after ideal barrier draw WINX has remained steady in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting market after drawing an ideal gate for the what has … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sequoia Lady on Australasian Oaks path Trainer Jason Warren has Australasian Oaks ambitions for Sequoia Lady and the filly will be out to confirm those plans … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waterhouse, Bott at centre of inquiry Training partners Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will front a stewards inquiry over the substitution of horses in a public … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The 5 greatest fast-finishing wins in thoroughbred racing history LET’S face it, when it comes to horse racing there are few things more thrilling then witnessing a runner come … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nurse Kitchen chases Australian Oaks glory After two Sydney carnival Group One placings, David Brideoake is hoping Nurse Kitchen can go one better in the Australian … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moroney looks for Hurry to bounce back Trainer Mike Moroney believes Hurry has Group class ability and is hoping the filly shows that when she chases a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Country trainer down to one at Sandown Country trainer Paul Preusker will rely on Danehill Downs in the Le Pine Funerals Handicap at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx draws barrier three in Elizabeth Winx is destined to start the shortest-priced favourite in Queen Elizabeth Stakes history … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Eight rivals for Winx in Queen Elizabeth There will be eight horses taking on champion mare Winx in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fields due for Day 2 of The Championships Winx will be the headline act at Randwick for the second day of The Championships … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Walker out with possible head injury Jockey Michael Walker has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes ride Criterion with a possible head injury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Walker out with possible head injury Jockey Michael Walker has been ruled out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes ride Criterion with a possible head injury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dee I Cee to continue to Sydney Cup Gai Waterhouse has told stewards she intends to pursue the Sydney Cup with Dee I Cee despite his disappointing last-start … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Silent Sedition out to press Oaks claims Silent Sedition will chase her third straight win this campaign when she steps up to 1600m at Sandown with apprentice … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering to miss Royal Ascot Trainer Robert Heathcote has decided not to take Buffering to Royal Ascot after he races in Hong Kong, preferring to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering to miss Royal Ascot Trainer Robert Heathcote has decided not to take Buffering to Royal Ascot after he races in Hong Kong, preferring to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Awesome Rock arrives in Sydney Australian Cup runner-up Awesome Rock has settled into Sydney to prepare for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes but o-trainer Troy Corstens … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queen Elizabeth betting suspended Uncertainty over whether Winx will run in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes has forced stewards to order bookmakers to suspend betting … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Oaks distance made for Diamond Trainer Bruce Cross is one person not surprised by Diamond Made’s Adrian Knox Stakes win and he is looking forward … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Boban dies after paddock accident Multiple Group One winner Boban, forced into retirement as a bleeder, has died after a paddock accident … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Contributer and Complacent to stand in NZ Godolphin’s Group One winners Contributer and Complacent, both recently retired because of injury, are to stand at Mapperly Stud in … Read More View the full article

Turfway Park Racing & Gaming concluded its memorable 50-day winter/spring meet March 30, boasting a solid 17.1% increase in all-sources handle and awarding competitors $18.8 million in prize money.View the full article

Leo Kahl's 'First Turn' has been named the winner of Preakness: The Art of Racing, a nationwide art competition celebrating the unique elements of the Preakness S. and Thoroughbred horse racing. The winning artwork was announced at an honorary ceremony in the Brown Center at the Maryland Institute College of Art. Senior Advisor of Arts & Culture for the City of Baltimore Tonya Miller Hall was in attendance, representing Mayor Brandon Scott. MICA dignitaries, Park Heights's City Council representatives and 1/ST RACING leadership also attended the announcement alongside participating artists. The submission deadline for the third annual competition was Mar. 12, at which point the public was encouraged to visit preakness.com/the-art-of-racing to peruse the digital gallery and cast a vote for their favorite work of art. The top 10 vote-getters were then judged by a panel that included elected officials, community leaders and art professionals to select the winner. “My objective was to capture the colors, excitement and festive mood of Pimlico Race Course and the Preakness S.,” said Kahl. “I chose the loose and romantic medium of watercolor to depict this scene as it best depicts the movement and drama of the day.” Kahl received a $4,000 prize and two VIP tickets to Preakness 149. His work will be reproduced on a curated collection of Preakness 149 merchandise that will be available for purchase online and onsite during Preakness weekend. Proceeds from the sale of merchandise will be used to advance the activities of Park Heights Renaissance as it pursues affordable housing for families and provides employment opportunities to people of Park Heights. “The platform given to rising artists, both amateur and professional, who have entered Preakness: The Art of Racing competition over the past three years underscores the vibrancy of the Preakness S. and its unique cultural footprint,” said Audra Madison, Director of Marketing, Maryland Jockey Club. “It brings me joy to see the diverse array of artwork entered into the competition each year, and I hope community members share the same sense of celebration.” The post Leo Kahl Wins Preakness Art Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Racing analyst and reporter Christina Blacker has joined the board of directors of Light Up Racing, an organization formed to enhance the public perception of the Thoroughbred industry. “I am grateful to be a part of Light Up Racing's mission,” Blacker said. “It is one that is very close to my heart and one I've put a lot of time and effort into over the years. Horse racing is a beautiful sport filled with equally beautiful, deeply caring and hard-working individuals, but is not actually what we, as a collective, are currently being portrayed as. It is a difficult assignment to be sure, but I am fully committed. “This is an industry-wide problem and should be met with an industry-wide approach. A lot of important and necessary work is being done at the highest levels, but all of us possess the ability to have a positive effect, and it is our duty to not stand by and leave it to others. Highlighting the good being done, and the good that already exists, is something each of us can take part in.” Blacker, who currently serves as a host, analyst and reporter with FanDuel TV, began her broadcasting career in 2004 and has worked with HRTV, TVG, and NBCSports. She is also a Keeneland Sales representative, a spokesperson for Equibase “Race Lens,” a pivotal figure in digital creation and ambassadorship for MyRacehorse, in addition to co-founding “I Am Horse Racing,” a non-profit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of the sport's unsung heroes. “Christina Blacker's credibility within the industry, coupled with her unparalleled media expertise, makes her an invaluable asset in our mission to enlighten, engage, and evolve the narrative surrounding horse racing,” said board chairman Price Bell. “Christina has a proven track record of, not only illuminating the sport's finest aspects, but also addressing its challenges with integrity and insight. We are very excited to have her as part of the team.” The post Blacker Joins Light Up Racing Board 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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