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Looking for his first Group 1 tally following a productive second-place effort in the Feb. 11 G2 Kyoto Kinen, Bellagio Opera (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) got up in time to land Sunday's G1 Osaka Hai at Hanshin. A winner in last season's 1800-meter Spring S., he was a well beaten 10th in the G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) prior to finishing fourth in the G1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) over 2400 meters. He concluded his 3-year-old season with a victory in Hanshin's G3 Challenge Cup in December. Breaking sharply from the outer stall this time, Bellagio Opera rushed into contention and settled just behind Stunning Rose (Jpn) (King Kamehameha {Jpn}) who led the way. Keeping that front-running rival in his sights through the final two turns, the second betting choice took over before the 200-meter pole and managed to fend off a game Rousham Park by a nose with fast-closing Rouge Eveil (Jpn) (Just a Way {Jpn}) getting up for third. Race favorite Tastiera (Jpn) (Satono Crown {Jpn}) hugged the rails in fourth and shifted slightly to the outside after entering the lane to make bid, but the colt was one paced and gradually fell back in the last 200 meters to finish 11th. Jockey-turned-trainer Hiroyuki Uemura, who opened his yard in 2019, celebrated his first JRA Group 1 and fifth graded title while jockey Kazuo Yokoyama registered his third Group 1 title. “I was so disappointed when we lost the Derby that I really wanted to win a Group 1 with this horse. So, I'm really, really happy. Bellagio Opera has very good maneuverability, and I knew that he was in good condition, so I decided to race him toward the front. He's really strong when it comes to a close rally. I'm glad he held off his rivals,” commented jockey Kazuo Yokoyama. Pedigree Notes: The 10th Group 1 winner for Lord Kanaloa, Bellagio Opera is out of Air Routine, a sister to Group 3 winner Air Anthem (Jpn) (Symboli Kris S). and multiple group placed Satono Helios (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}). This represents the family of Champion 3-year-old and Japanese Classic winner Air Shakur (Jpn). Sunday, Hanshin, Japan OSAKA HAI-G1, ¥384,800,000, Hanshin, 3-31, 4yo/up, 2000mT, 1:58.20, fm. 1–BELLAGIO OPERA (JPN), 128, c, 4, Lord Kanaloa (Jpn) 1st Dam: Air Routine (Jpn), by Harbinger (GB) 2nd Dam: Air Magdalene (Jpn), by Sunday Silence 3rd Dam: Air Deja Vu (Jpn), by Northern Taste 1ST GROUP 1 WIN. O-Shorai Hayashida; B-Shadai Farm; T-Hiroyuki Uemura; J-Kazuo Yokoyama; £203,360,000. Lifetime Record: 8-5-1-0. . Werk Nick Rating: A++ Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree 2–Rousham Park (Jpn), 128, h, 5, by Harbinger (GB)–Reinette Groove (Jpn), by King Kamehameha (Jpn). O-Sunday Racing; B-Northern Farm; ¥80,960,000. 3–Rouge Eveil (Jpn), 123, m, 5, Just a Way (Jpn)–Nothing But Dreams (GB), Frankel (GB). O-Tokyo Horse Racing; B-Shadai Farm; ¥50,480,000. Margins: NO, NK, 2; Odds: 2.60, 2.40, 31.80. Also Ran: Stella Veloce (Jpn), Geoglyph (Jpn), Pradaria (Jpn), Sol Oriens (Jpn), Stunning Rose (Jpn), Catedral (Jpn), Epiphany (Jpn), Tastiera (Jpn), Hayayakko (Jpn), Harper (Jpn), Mikki Gorgeous (Jpn), Killer Ability (Jpn), Licancabur (Jpn) Click for the JRA chart & video. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. The post Lord Kanaloa’s Bellagio Opera Ekes Out Osaka Hai Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' and champion 2-year-old Fierceness (City of Light) exited his 13 1/2-length romp in Saturday's GI Curlin Florida Derby in “great” condition according to a social media post by owner Repole Stables. The post, accompanied by a photo of the colt with his winning flowers, reads: “Good morning from Fierceness. He came out of the race great. What a thrilling and epic performance! Happy and healthy Easter to all.” With a leaderboard-topping 136 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, Fierceness is bound for Louisville along with owner/breeder Mike Repole and trainer Todd Pletcher. Good Morning from Fierceness. He came out of the race great. What a thrilling and epic performance!!!!! Happy and Healthy Easter to all. pic.twitter.com/3CsfcZlKVd — Repole Stable (@RepoleStable) March 31, 2024 The post Fierceness Comes Out Of Florida Derby In ‘Great’ Shape appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 2nd 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. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Caboche relishes extra distance at Bendigo Caboche was a placegetter in last year’s Group 1 Queensland Derby, and a return to that distance paved his way … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2023 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Grafton races betting preview & best bets | Monday, 3/4/23 We kick-off the racing week with an eight-race program out of Grafton Racecourse. See all the top racing tips, best … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Doubles for Todd and Hampson as competition heats up in Alice With the Alice Springs Cup Carnival starting next weekend, a few horses capable of making an impact during April made … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Heresy leads home a Godolphin first four in P J Bell Stakes Heresy has led home a stable first four in the Group 3 P J Bell Stakes, with James Cummings delighted … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Mr Brightside claims the Doncaster Mile The Ben & JD Hayes-trained Mr Brightside has handed the Hayes brothers a maiden Group 1 win as a training … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Nature Strip back to his best in TJ Smith Stakes The Chris Waller-trained Nature Strip has claimed a third straight TJ Smith Stakes as he returned to his best form … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Hitotsu claims ATC, VRC Derby double Star colt Hitotsu won his third Group 1 race, with a stunning win in the Australian Derby at Royal Randwick, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Another One goes one better in Country Championships Final Having finished second in the race last year, the Gary Colvin-trained Another One has gone one better to claim the … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Fireburn adds the Sires’ to winning streak Golden Slipper winner Fireburn has added the second leg of the Sydney two-year-old Triple Crown to her resume, with a … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Gritty win for Nerve Not Verve in Chairman’s Quality Michael Moroney has won his second Chairman’s Quality, with Nerve Not Verve proving too strong in the Group 2 event … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Honeycreeper runs away to win Adrian Knox Honeycreeper has raced away from the field to claim Saturday’s Group 3 Adrian Knox Stakes (2000m) at Randwick in dominant … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Waller, McDonald race away with Carbine Club Stakes Chris Waller & James McDonald have combined once again to take out Saturday’s Carbine Club Stakes in impressive fashion on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Semillion, Pike dig deep in Kindergarten Stakes The Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes-trained Semillion has managed to lead throughout the Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick to salute as … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Costin delivers on the Big Stage in Muswellbrook Gold Cup The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Regal Stage managed to take out the Muswellbrook Gold Cup on Friday afternoon following … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2022 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Vincent Ho retains faith in Golden Sixty’s ability to rebound Unmoved by successive defeats aboard Hong Kong’s highest-rated galloper, Vincent Ho is confident Golden Sixty can reprise winning habits in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Walker looking for fairy tale start It is a case of back to the future as Mark Walker assumes control of Te Akau Racing’s Matamata stable … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Regal Lion puts Redcraze Racing in the spotlight As well as giving his retiring co-trainer Murray Baker a shot at an astonishing sixth and final win in the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Pike quintet head to Avondale It will be a rare occurrence for Tony Pike on Saturday when he heads to Avondale to line-up five runners … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Bjorn Baker quartet primed for today’s Group 1 Australian Derby Ask and you shall receive. In jockey Damian Lane’s case, it took an unfortunate injury to a fellow hoop, star … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Ellsberg under rated in Doncaster Mile according to trainer You can rest assured Ellsberg will not stop trying in the $3 million The Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Randwick today … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Rain no barrier for Tiley trio in Group One feature Trainer Nigel Tiley will take a three-pronged attack into Saturday’s Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Melody Belle passed fit to start at Rosehill Melody Belle will be given the chance to break her Sydney hoodoo after recovering well from a health setback … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Babylon Berlin ready for stern test at Ellerslie Speedy three-year-old Babylon Berlin will line up at Ellerslie for the biggest test of her career when she tackles the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Karrakatta Plate Race Day | Ascot Tips & Odds | Saturday, 03/04 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Karrakatta Plate Race Day held at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday, April 03 … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Former French stayer steps out in Easter Cup at Caulfield One of the most interesting runners at Caulfield is Irish-bred French galloper Amade who makes his Australian debut in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Caulfield tips, best bets and quaddie selections | 3/4 What 2021 Easter Cup Race Day Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East, VIC, 3145 When Saturday, April … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Easter Cup betting tips & form guide | Caulfield | April 3rd Horsebetting’s James Herbert brings you the betting preview for the 2021 Easter Cup held at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday, April … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Begood Toya Mother launches campaign at Caulfield After a disappointing spring campaign, Begood Toya Mother makes his return to racing in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Tulloch Stakes tips, best bets and quaddie selections | NSW 4/1 What Group 2 Signace Tulloch Stakes Where Rosehill Gardens When Saturday April 3rd, 2021 Prizemoney $200,000 Distance 2000m Status Group … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Emancipation Stakes preview, odds & betting tips | Rosehill Horsebetting’s tipping expert Nicholas Lloyd brings you the betting preview for the 2021 Emancipation Stakes held at Rosehill this Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago New look Constantinople returns in Easter Cup Arriving in 2019 for a Cups campaign, Constantinople kicks off his latest campaign following a gelding and wind operation in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Rosehill Gardens racing tips, full card preview & odds | 03/04/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the runner-by-runner betting preview for the big Tancred Stakes day at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, April 03 … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Hungry Heart can continue winning ways Hungry Heart will be striving to follow in the footsteps of star stablemate Verry Elleegant by winning the Vinery Stud … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm tips, top odds & quaddie | QLD Preview | April 03 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Eagle Farm races held on Saturday, April 03. See all the top tips, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Oakbank racing tips, best bets & odds | SA Preview 3/4 What Oakbank Races Where Oakbank Racing Club – 46 Oakwood Road, Oakbank, SA, 5243 When Saturday, April 3, 2021 First … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 2, 2021 Three horse racing meetings are to be run and won for Good Friday racing around the country. Our racing analysts … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Vinery Stud Stakes betting preview & tips | Saturday, 03/04 What Vinery Stud Stakes Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, April 03, 2021 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Good Friday Race Day | Ascot Tips & Odds | Friday, 02/04 Full preview of Good Friday racing at Ascot for Listed Comrade Stakes, including free tips, best bets and quaddie selections … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Patience paying off for connections of Favreau A more mature Favreau will be out to make an Australian Derby statement via a traditional lead-up to the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago McDonald gives Japanese horse a work-out James McDonald has given Japanese horse Danon Premium a work-out at Canterbury ahead of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Qld jockey banned for quarantine breach Apprentice Zoe White has been disqualified for six months after being found guilty of refusing an order to stand down … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago History beckons as Bobbing chases double A year after winning the Provincial Championships Final, Bobbing will return for a shot at the corresponding title for country-trained … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Coronavirus shuts down Tasmanian racing Tasmania is the first Australian state to shut down racing with thoroughbred, harness and greyhounds all stopped for a month … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Wet track doubt on Standout in TJ Smith Trainer Gerald Ryan has confirmed Standout will only take his place in a sparkling edition of the Group One TJ … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rain forces date change to Benalla meeting A heavy track with surface water on it and no suitable transfer options has resulted in the Benalla race meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Andrew Noblet returns for Caulfield shot Having relocated from Caulfield to Ballarat, trainer Andrew Noblet is hoping to make his first foray back to his former … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cummings seeks change of luck in Doncaster The Anthony Cummings-trained Prince Fawaz will bid to enhance the good recent record of three-year-olds when he takes on older … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Beehunter ready for Caulfield challenge Trainer John Sadler has always thought of Beehunter as a potential miler and the three-year-old will get that chance in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Baker after fifth Australian Derby success Even with the coronavirus forcing him to stay in New Zealand, trainer Murray Baker is set to again make his … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Carif to back-up in Group 2 Chairman’s Quality Co-trainer Peter Snowden believes four-year-old stayer Carif has plenty in his favour going into the Group Two Chairman’s Quality at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mishani Rebel to debut for John Wallace The new racing restrictions in Queensland have allowed trainer John Wallace pick up handy two-year=old Mishani Rebel who debuts for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Dismissal aims for upset in Group 1 Sires’ Trainer Gary Portelli is convinced Dismissal can run a much better race than her odds suggest in the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gollan ready to Get Stuck In at Doomben Trainer Tony Gollan will rely on Get Stuck In at Doomben after scratching Silvera with future feature races in mind … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Munce out to continue good run with Papaya Trainer Chris Munce has decided to miss the Capricornia Classic with Papaya and will instead run her at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Derby aspirations for former Kiwi Former New Zealand galloper Chuck A Luck will take his next step towards the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago McGillivray on right track for Gold Coast Jockey Matt McGillivray has made the right choice by electing to ride at the Gold Coast where he has 10 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Doncaster within Sargent’s grasp Randwick trainer John Sargent is poised to make a splash when Brandenburg contests Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m). The … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Group 3 target for Kiwi transfer Newcastle trainer Kris Lees was pleased to get a win on the board with Lib Petagna’s handy staying filly Elisa … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Technology vital in Sydney preparation Technology has been a godsend for Tony Pike in preparing his trio of Sydney runners for their Autumn assignments. Not … Read More Ireland horse racing news 4 years ago Irish jumps season officially over The Irish National Hunt season has officially ended with the news the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Teetan bags three at Sha Tin as ‘closers’ dominate It was a night for late-closers and Mongolian King maintained that trend to the last with a powerful late charge … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Noble Boy cleared to run in Country C’ship Favourite Noble Boy has been cleared to run in the $500,000 Country Championship after concerning his trainer Todd Blowes in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago David Whimpey to step down as BRC boss The Brisbane Racing Club’s chief executive David Whimpey will step down with the club looking Australia-wide for a replacement … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Japanese horse Kluger draws 4 in Doncaster Japanese horse Kluger will start from barrier four in his bid to win the Doncaster Mile with Tommy Berry to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nichols chooses lighter Caulfield option A lighter weight has forced the hands of trainer Shane Nichols in his choice of two race options at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Chapada still favourite for Derby The Mike Moroney-trained Chapada remains favourite for the Australian Derby with stablemate Arrogant drifting after a less than spectacular Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago 23rd horse dies at Santa Anita A 23rd horse has died at Santa Anita after a racing accident with authorities still unclear as to the cause … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hay List’s trainer John McNair dies Trainer John McNair, famous for the deeds of super sprinter Hay List, has died after a short illness … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tasmanian mare to run for in-form trainer Trainer Chief Stipe Harrison hopes to continue the recent success of Tasmanian horses on the mainland when Miss Biddy makes her … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Brisbane plans for Big Mike Handy stayer Big Mike was back in action at the Avondale trials on Tuesday and impressed his trainers ahead of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Cup hopes in the balance for Cambridge pair Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have two contenders for the Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) in Zacada and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Queensland close to first apprentice title Queensland hold a slender lead in the battle for their first National Apprentices Challenge title at Sandown … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Pike’s Sacred promise to Lane Tony Pike will be honouring a promise to Golden Slipper-winning jockey Damian Lane at Randwick on Saturday. Lane added the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sunlight to face biggest challenge yet Star filly Sunlight will face her biggest challenge yet in TJ Smith Stakes, according to trainer Tony McEvoy … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Alizee outright favourite for Doncaster Alizee is the favourite for the Doncaster Mile after drawing a midfield barrier in the $3 million race at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Full field for $3m Doncaster Mile The $3 million Doncaster Mile on the first day of The Championships at Randwick has drawn a full field … Read More USA horse racing news 5 years ago Japan Road concludes with Der Flug winning Fukuryu The final leg of the “Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1)” was run on Sunday at Nakayama. Run at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Group One winner He’s Our Rokkii retired After winning seven races including the Group One Toorak Handicap, five-year-old He’s Our Rokkii has been retired … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago William Thomas impresses with Sandown win Trainer John Price and Damian Lane both have a high opinion of William Thomas after his return victory over 1000m … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stakes challenge on cards for Roman Son The Richard Freedman-trained Roman Son could make the step up to black-type racing in the JRA Plate after an impressive … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chris Waller to increase Qld presence The in-form Chris Waller Gold Coast stable will have more numbers in coming weeks as it prepares for the Queensland … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Vinery setback no issue for Luvaluva Missing the Vinery Stud Stakes should not impact on Australian Oaks contender Luvaluva although she now faces a seven-day back-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Holbien ready to tackle Bendigo Guineas Trainer Steve Richards is ready to give Holbien a start in the Listed Bendigo Guineas before concentrating on a spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Deanne Taylor lands maiden Melbourne win Much-travelled trainer Deanne Taylor has landed her first Melbourne winner with favourite Silence The Stars successful at Sandown … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ace High needs helpful draw for Derby Ace High’s trainer David Payne hopes the weather forecast is accurate and the Australian Derby favourite gets a suitable draw … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Unbeaten 3YO’s future unclear Stephen Marsh has tipped a bright future for Not Usual Talent … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago NZ racing news: Hale’s Easter stocks boosted We round up the latest news snippets from the New Zealand Racing Desk … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Colt sends admirers winning message More Wonder’s popularity will have been further boosted by his latest performance at Rotorua … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Hardy stayer appreciates break and rain Fresh legs were the key to The Gordonian producing a career-best last-start performance … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Saeed bin Suroor dominates Dubai World Cup meet Saeed bin Suroor has dominated the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline like no other trainer and won the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Rawiller’s Harmony Hero win brings back fond memories Jockey Nash Rawiller took riding honours at Sha Tin’s Easter Monday meeting (2 April) with a treble, but it was … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Big Duke favourite for Sydney Cup Premier Melbourne trainer Darren Weir can make a Group One breakthrough north of the border with Sydney Cup favourite Big … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx ready to be crowned Queen at Randwick Winx is physically and mentally prepared for her next assignment in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Grey Lion on target for Easter Cup return Matt Cumani’s first Melbourne Cup runner Grey Lion is progressing nicely in a bid to make his racing return at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Cylinder Beach form looking good for Cup Cylinder Beach has form around Doncaster winner It’s Somewhat which should make him hard to beat in the Toowoomba Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Harlow Gold to have new rider for Oaks With Regan Bayliss suspended, Mark Zahra will ride leading ATC Oaks contender Harlow Gold in the 2400m race at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago More country TAB meetings for Queensland Racing Queensland has increased the number of country area TAB meetings next season … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tommy Berry suspended, fined over whip use Tommy Berry’s two Group One wins on the first day of The Championships have been tempered by a fine and … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Upset puts Diamond Made in Oaks frame Diamond Made looks certain to tackle the ATC Australian Oaks after winning the Group Three Adrian Knox Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller’s Winx simply the best in Australia Winx has put the stamp on her fabulous season with victory in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick to seal her … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller’s Winx simply the best in Australia Winx has put the stamp on her fabulous season with victory in the Doncaster Mile at Randwick to seal her … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Gr 1 Doncaster Mile: what the jockeys said What the jockeys said after the Group One Doncaster Mile at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Berisha scores upset Mornington Cup win Berisha has gained a Caulfield Cup start with his last-stride victory over Big Memory in the Mornington Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chautauqua in last-to-first TJ Smith win Chautauqua has unleased his trademark finish to blow away a quality field in the Group One TJ Smith Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx earns ‘champion’ tag in Mile victory Chris Waller has been moved to call Winx ‘a champion’ after the mare overcame adversity to win the $3 million … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tavago wins another Derby for New Zealand Natalie Young is the first woman to train an ATC Australian Derby winner, preparing Tavago with her partner Trent Busuttin … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weight no burdern in Casual win at Doomben Casual Choice has made it successive wins after the Tony Gollan-trained sprinter made the most of favourable gate at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Fairytale filly Yankee Rose wins Sires’ Two-year-old filly Yankee Rose has won the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes, thrilling a group of first time owners … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ex-Moody runner wins Mornington feature Thermal Current has taken out the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington at his first start for trainer Darren Weir … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chautauqua in last-to-first TJ Smith win Chautauqua has confirmed his ranking as one of the world’s best sprinters with a come-from-behind win in the TJ Smith … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tarquin finds winning form at Mornington Godolphin galloper Tarquin has relished a drop in grade to take out the Mornington Guineas … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tavago in ATC Australian Derby boilover Outsider Tavago has scored an emphatic win in the ATC Australian Derby, beating Melbourne filly Jameka and Godolphin runner Tally … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Clearly Innocent defies odds in Final win An injury scare and a betting drift have not been enough to stop Clearly Innocent winning at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Big day at Mornington for the Dunn family Apprentice Dylan Dunn has outridden his provincial allowance with a winning treble on Mornington Cup day … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tempt Me Not wins Group 3 PJ Bell Stakes James Cummings has trained Tempt Me Not to claim the Group Three PJ Bell Stakes in a win for his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Yankee Rose wins ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes Yankee Rose has given trainer David Vandyke his first Group One win after an effortless victory in the ATC Sires’ … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Carnival 2YO prospects on show at Doomben Two-year-old Spot The Diff has led home a trio of Brisbane winter carnival hopefuls in winning at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Import Libran confirms G1 Sydney Cup start English import Libran has continued his march towards the Group One Sydney Cup with victory in the Chairman’s Handicap … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Laing set to aim higher with Jaws Of Steel Jaws Of Steel may be heading interstate after breaking through for his maiden success in the Mornington Guineas … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Carbine result a pointer to 2017 Doncaster He’s Our Rokkii has won the Group Three Carbine Club Stakes, showing co-trainer David Hayes he can be a top-class … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Two winners in Kindergarten at Randwick Gai and Godolphin share the spoils in the first race at Randwick with Astern and Winx’s little brother El Divino … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Steve Wilson interim chair of RQ Brisbane businessman Steve Wilson has taken over the role as interim chairman of Racing Queensland … Read More View the full article

You need to channel your inner Meat Loaf to put Saturday's trio of points-awarding stakes for the GI Kentucky Derby in perspective. The well-backed winners of the GI Arkansas Derby, GI Florida Derby, and G2 UAE Derby all delivered commanding, speed-centric performances that transformed what has been an underwhelming prep season into a Triple Crown chase suddenly spiked with intrigue. 'TDN Rising Star' Muth (Good Magic) swatted back a surprise mid-race attack to win authoritatively at Oaklawn. Fellow 'Rising Star' and juvenile champ Fierceness (City of Light) administered a 13 1/2-length shellacking at Gulfstream that resounds as the largest winning margin in Florida Derby history. And at Meydan in Dubai, the undefeated Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) ran his record to 5-for-5, fusing impressive quickness with staunch staying power despite giving up substantial ground on a track slanted in favor of rail runners. While it's on to Louisville for the latter two, we've known for months that the corporate powers at Churchill Downs have disinvited Bob Baffert's trainees from their 150th Derby bash, so Muth won't be joining Fierceness and Forever Young in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. Thus the reference to the emotional lyrics belted out by his Loafness, the late, larger-than-life 1970s rock balladeer: “Don't be sad–'cause two outta three ain't bad.” There will be no Derby rematch of Fierceness and Muth, the one-two finishers in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. Nor will we witness the fascinating hookup of the three most talented tactical speed horses among a projected field of sophomores that, to this point, has been top-heavy with closers and midpack stalkers. So be it. The Derby isn't the only jewel in the Triple Crown. Fierceness and Forever Young are ready for prime time right now. Muth will be fresh, fit and dangerous for the GI Preakness S. in Baltimore or the GI Belmont S. at Saratoga. Perhaps both, if we're lucky. What stood out about Muth's tally in the Arkansas Derby was how economically he doled out his speed when confronted with two disruptive attempts to ratchet up the tempo. Off as the 2.3-1 second choice, Muth broke running under Juan Hernandez, then backed off the action when a 26-1 sacrificial pacemaker slipped up the rail. Hernandez appeared content to settle into a prime stalking spot. But just before the field cornered onto the back straight, Flavien Prat unexpectedly knifed 11-10 favorite Timberlake (Into Mischief) between rivals at the 6 1/2-furlong pole. Hernandez didn't want Timberlake to obtain too big a margin unchallenged, and he quickened Muth for a few strides before sensing he could let Timberlake keep a half-length lead for most of the backstretch run. Then, starting 3 1/2 furlongs out, Muth gradually ramped up the pressure under his own power. Hernandez cut him loose turning for home. This was a move Timberlake simply could not match, and the visual of Muth opening up under a hand ride at the head of the lane while Timberlake was being scrubbed on to eventually hold fourth told the story of the race. Muth held off the persistent 32-1 shot Just Steel (Justify) by two lengths under the wire, and it was another 4 1/2 lengths back to everyone else in a scattered field of also-rans. Fierceness's ransack win in the Florida Derby under jockey John Velazquez was easily the gaudiest performance of the three March 30 stakes. Yet despite the blowout nature of the victory, it was also the most difficult to quantify. With a win-every-other-race record through five starts, Fierceness's crushing of a soft-on-paper field on Saturday reaffirmed his status as an A-list sophomore when he's on his game. But still, controlling a measured cadence without having to repulse any serious bids did nothing for this Todd Pletcher trainee's reputation for not being able to deliver the goods when up against the grain of adversity. At age two, Fierceness won his Saratoga debut by 11 1/4 lengths in the slop, then got drilled by 20 1/4 lengths as the odds-on favorite in the sloppy GI Champagne S. Bettors let him go at 16-1 in the Breeders' Cup, and he responded with a 6 1/4-length win that appeared more polished. Yet his unveiling at age three was a flat third at 1-5 odds in the slow-paced GIII Holy Bull S., and he needed an over-the-top effort in the Florida Derby simply from a momentum perspective. The Kentucky Derby will now be the put-up-or-shut-up race that tells us what Fierceness is truly made of. Whether you plan to bet on him or against him, the story arc has been written appealingly, purely from an entertainment point of view. If the UAE Derby previously didn't register on your handicapping radar as a pipeline for legit Kentucky Derby contenders, you are forgiven considering the out-of-their league cumulative record of the horses who have attempted that double. Since 2000, 13 winners of the UAE Derby have gone on to compete in the Kentucky Derby. The best finish among them was sixth (accomplished twice), along with two DNF's and a 20th-place try. Forever Young might be the colt with the best potential to flip that script. Sent for speed from a wide draw over 1900 meters on Saturday, he was responsive to cues to quicken from jockey Ryusei Sakai. Parked four wide through the first turn, Forever Young eased back and settled into a nice stride while fifth onto the backstretch while remaining wide to avoid kickback. He stayed in about the four path around the final bend while torqueing into a higher gear, then this Yoshito Yahagi trainee dug in down the home straight with an all-out effort that had him inhaling the pacemaker, drawing away and striding out confidently. The post The Week In Review: Meat Loaf With Side Of Intrigue-Two Outta Three Ain’t Bad appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The way California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) chair Greg Ferraro describes it, the now infamous letter in which 1/ST Racing and Gaming appeared to threaten the sale of Santa Anita should the board grant the North its desired 2024 race dates was “a very big mistake” on their part–one that helped sway the board's unanimous decision to side with interests in the Northern half of the state. “It really put a bad taste in the mouths of board members,” Ferraro said. Beforehand, Ferraro had anticipated punting a decision on the North's race dates to the following meeting, he said, adding how Belinda Stronach, chairwoman, CEO and president of 1/ST, had called him the day before to “lobby” her position. Ultimately, however, “the two things that came out to me [from the meeting] was just how much animosity there is towards The Stronach Group in California,” Ferraro said. “And that the letter was the thing that really killed them.” The granting to the North a 10-week meet–to run at Pleasanton from Oct. 10 to Dec. 15 at the conclusion of this summer's fair meets–heralds quite the dramatic reordering of the operational and political furniture in California racing. “It might be the most momentous decision the board has made in its history,” said Ferraro. But now the dust has settled somewhat on last week's board's decision, what's next? “What we have to do now is get the racetrack operators in one room, sit down with them and say, 'okay look, this is the direction we need to go. You can either go voluntarily or the board will force you.' Remember, we control the dates,” said Ferraro. “Let's sit down and see what we can work out with the calendar for the next year or two, three, to transition to a one circuit,” Ferraro added (more on that single circuit in a bit). When asked to discuss the situation with a 1/ST representative, company spokesperson Tiffani Steer wrote in an email, “Craig Fravel's comments at the CHRB meeting stand.” Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) president and CEO Bill Nader said for him, the key takeaway from the meeting was the concretizing of important details. “We all have something now we can measure–I think that's good for the North and it's good for the South,” said Nader. “Trying to define viability or sustainability is difficult when some of it's based on speculation.” With the vote in, “now [the CARF] have got to go back and address the outstanding points that were raised in the meeting,” said Nader. “We're moving forward, but there's still pieces of the puzzle that need to come together.” Golden Gate | Vassar Photography PLANS FOR PLEASANTON The ambitious plan outlined by the California Association of Racing Fairs (CARF) for its 26-day, 208-race season at Pleasanton presents stakeholders in the North with a set of logistical and bureaucratic hurdles to overcome between now and then, pending CHRB approval of the track's license application at its Aug. 15 meeting. Upon such approval, the meet is scheduled to run under the auspices of Golden State Racing, a moniker given to differentiate it from CARF's stable of summer fair meets. All told, there will be eight stakes worth a combined $550,000, with some $3.6 million designated for overnight purses. CARF executive director Larry Swartzlander said that these are “not firm numbers yet.” Among some of the undertakings at Pleasanton these next few months is the installation of some 284 additional auxiliary stalls at a projected maximum cost of $1.5 million, said Swartzlander, with the aim of facilitating around 840 horses. There are ongoing negotiations with the operators of the golf course situated within Pleasanton's infield to determine how the two entities will coexist. CARF's plan is for no golfing during racing, to limit public use during training hours, and to allow the First Tee community program–a youth golf program–limited access to the infield. State regulators will likely require a “Notice of Intent” for coverage under an industrial stormwater permit, to be filed before June 2, along with other environmental compliance issues to contend with. When it comes to discretionary spending number crunching, CARF has stated it has $900,000 in cash reserves, access to a line of credit of up to $4 million from Alameda County Fairgrounds, and that it will arrange for further “lending, grants and donations” as the cost of capital requirements become clearer. Swartzlander said that an engineer is scheduled to visit Pleasanton in July to assess the facility for a proposed turf course and to provide a cost estimate. At the board meeting, Swartzlander pinned a rough $7 million price tag to that venture. Currently, once Golden Gate Fields closes its doors on June 9, Santa Rosa will be the only Northern California track with a turf course. According to Ferraro, several key questions surrounding the issues of everyday operations–“who's running the show”–the agreement with the golf course operators, and that of financial viability remain unanswered, despite the additional details offered up by CARF last Thursday. “The horse racing board is preparing them a list of questions that we want answered when they come back in August,” said Ferraro. “Staff is working on them right now.” According to Jerome Hoban, CEO at Alameda County Fairgrounds, the next steps for Pleasanton and CARF concern installing the auxiliary stabling, negotiating a “purse schedule” with the TOC, and developing a licensing agreement “so that it's satisfactory with the CHRB.” “We're also developing a marketing plan for this meet and beyond,” said Hoban, calling their approach “more robust” than that in place at Golden Gate Fields. “This is not a one-meet endeavour. The confidence that has to be given to the horsemen is that we have found them a home for good.” A key obstacle that CARF must negotiate is Pleasanton's lesser name recognition compared to Golden Gate. As an example, the DRF recently reported how the New York Racing Association anticipates a 20% decline in betting revenues due to the temporary closure of Belmont Park and the comparative weakness of the Aqueduct “brand.” It will take time for the simulcasting handle to “pick up on who Golden State Racing is,” admitted Hoban. “I do think we could have a dip in handle because of brand recognition,” he added. “But if there's any team that could turn that around, it's going to be us.” One of the areas that the board zeroed in on for scrutiny were the possible financial costs and logistical hurdles of complying with state environmental regulations. “We're always concerned about environmental compliance, but we're a 265-acre property that is used to dealing with these things. This is not new business to us,” said Hoban. “I think that some of the things that Del Mar, Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields have had to deal with, they are in a different situation with their manure management programs, with their proximity to the ocean and the bay. I think our facility is already well ahead of those facilities in regards these topics,” said Hoban. According to owner-breeder Justin Oldfield, part of a working group that drafted CARF's plan, the most pressing thing for all California stakeholders, North and South, is to nail down an outside source of income for purses, which would take a Herculean lift in California's tough political environment. “There are things we haven't explored thoroughly before, like historical horse racing machines,” said Oldfield. But if realizing outside purse revenues “truly is our number one challenge,” that would require a unified industry front, he added. “I don't know of a single person on our horsemen's working group or anywhere else that would disagree with that,” Oldfield said. As for horsemen and women in the North, the mood at Golden Gate Fields since the vote has equated to one big “sigh of relief,” said trainer Blaine Wright. “I think people are really going to do their darndest to make this a go, keep the horses supplied and make this a reality for us,” said Wright. “I've already had some phone calls from [former owners] who haven't been supporting Golden Gate saying that, 'hey, we're planning on claiming a horse or two for you up there, help make a go of it.' And that's awesome.” Del Mar | Horsephotos PURSE CUTS What the CHRB's decision last Thursday doesn't do is remove the tough economics, especially in the South. Multi-million purse deficits are fed by shrinking handle totals–wagering on California racing was down by around 5% in the first two months of 2024. At the heart of these equations are field sizes. During the first 35 days of racing during Santa Anita's current meet (317 races), field sizes averaged out to 7.02 runners. At a comparable stage last year (after 31 days of racing and 282 individual races), the average field size was 7.54 runners. That said, the average field size at a comparable stage in 2022 (after 37 days racing and 328 races) was 6.90. Interestingly, the 25% purse cuts at Golden Gate appear to have helped claw back a substantial amount of the track's $3.1 million purse deficit. According to data reviewed by the TDN, Golden Gate had recouped over $1.2 million of its purse account over-payment by the middle of March. Nader said the next step is to come to a decision about purses for Santa Anita's remaining Spring meet by the beginning of April, in time for the next condition book. A decision about Del Mar's purses will come out “shortly thereafter,” said Nader. “They're anxious to put out their schedule for the summer,” he added. One notable impact from Golden Gate's closure is the schism that has opened up between interests in the North and South. Earlier this year, three Northern TOC members resigned in protest to what they saw as the organization's Southern-centric approach to the problem. These feelings clearly persist. “What's the future of the TOC? I think they've lost some credibility,” said Tom Clark, the owner and manager of Rancho San Miguel, a mainstay of the state's breeding industry. “I think we need to strongly examine how the organization's currently structured, and what their mandate is.” “We're doing all we can to give them comfort that we're here, that we're a resource, and that we accept and hear their views,” said Nader, when asked about the organization's approach to mending bridges. “That doesn't mean we always agree,” said Nader. “But in the end, we have to land on what's best for California going forward. And we can't isolate this to a specific region, whether it's North or South. It's got to be a big-picture outlook of longer-term vision. “And that's why getting actual data to accurately assess the benchmarks CARF put forward in its draft license application could be a good thing in the end,” Nader added. “Northern California is asking for a chance and the TOC is saying any business plan needs to be viable and sustainable. This is where we can find alignment.” However, “if the numbers come out [at Pleasanton's meet] and it's far below expectations or below expectations, you'd need to find a way to pivot to meet the backup model,” Nader said. What would that back-up model look like? “The backup would be to use the different assets in Southern California, meaning Los Alamitos, Santa Anita and Del Mar,” said Nader. While stakeholders have raised questions over the years about 1/ST's financial commitment to its Californian assets–in particular, deferred maintenance at Santa Anita and Golden Gate's backsides–the company has still made and promised several costly investments in recent years. This includes a new Tapeta training track, new turf chute at Santa Anita, and in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging technologies. Earlier this year, 1/ST announced the California Crown at Santa Anita, revamping the card on G1 Awesome Again S. day, in homage to the Pegasus World Cup. With that in mind, how seriously does Nader take Fravel's threat to sell Santa Anita? “The key thing I think was when Fravel said Belinda is still very keen to continue racing there, and she's turned down many offers before,” said Nader. “The one thing you'd say, the transparency of putting the industry on notice, in some regard, that's a good thing,” Nader added. “I'd rather have them say it than not say it and sell it in the middle of the night.” THE BREEDERS Conspicuous in their absence at the last CHRB meeting was a representative from Los Alamitos. When asked if 1/ST's letter had any bearing on his nonattendance, Los Alamitos vice president Jack Liebau said, “at the board, I think there was a perception that a threat was being made, and I don't think it was well received. Los Alamitos and 'Doc' [Ed] Allred [Los Alamitos owner] perceived of that threat and decided it would not be a party to it.” In recent months as discussions circulated on a consolidated circuit in the South, Liebau has discussed a possible legislative fix to expand the menu of Thoroughbred races offered at Los Alamitos. Currently outside of their scheduled Thoroughbred meets, Los Alamitos is limited to staging Thoroughbred races capped at 4 1/2 furlongs and at a $5,000 claiming price. This proposal had followed the passing of key legislation last September, which means that when Golden Gate Fields no longer operates after June this year, proceeds from simulcast wagering in the Northern half of the state will be funneled south when the North doesn't conduct any live racing. The idea of a legislative fix to expand the menu of Thoroughbred races on offer at Los Alamitos has been put on the “back-burner,” said Liebau. But he also stressed how Los Alamitos was never an active advocate but rather a “passive observer” of efforts like the proposed legislation. “Doctor Allred has always said that Los Al would do whatever it can do to improve racing and to accommodate all the different interests. But when you get down to it, Los Al is really something of a bystander. It's happy to help, but certainly doesn't view itself as pushing that legislation,” said Liebau. In discussions with various California stakeholders, the firm stance the CHRB took on Northern dates prompted several breeders holding off on breeding plans until the last moment to press the trigger. “It was very important that we had something positive to announce to basically keep giving people a reason to breed,” said California Thoroughbred Breeders Association president, Chief Stipe Burge, who added that total reports of mares bred won't arrive until the fall. Clark said he was unaware of such a trend. “It's not like people called me up, saying 'oh boy, with the vote last week, I guess I'm going ahead to breed,'” he said. However, “one breeder I know, his mare had just foaled and he had to make a decision. He said, 'Yeah, now I feel a lot better about going ahead and breeding again,'” Clark added. And what of Ferraro's idea for a single circuit in the state? That would look like year-round racing with meets North and South, but no over-lap with one-other, he said. “Long-term, I think it's the only way California racing can survive,” said Ferraro. “We simply don't have enough horses or enough fan support to continue with this two-circuit racing.” When asked about this proposition, Liebau voiced his reservations. “It's very difficult to react to a comment made by the chairman of the board, but I think the time passed on that long ago,” said Liebau. The finances involved with keeping facilities operational in today's economic climate are massive, said Liebau. Indeed, Santa Anita has apparently incurred operating losses of more than $31 million over the last five years. Interestingly, during the latest CHRB meeting, Fravel offered up the company's books for the state regulator to examine. “Frank Stronach always thought you needed to run year-round and every day because it's very difficult to keep a track like Santa Anita going if it's shut down half the year,” said Liebau. As for Pleasanton, Liebau pointed to a couple potential positives. One is that large purses don't necessarily correlate to larger fields. That, “and I suspect the horses in the North have more starts than horses in the South,” Liebau said, adding however that he hasn't crunched those numbers. “The people in the North deserve to be given the chance to succeed or fail,” said Liebau. “But they have a long difficult road ahead of them.” The post Following CHRB Race Dates Decision, What’s Next For California? appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The rider who streaked home in the £4.7m Sheema Classic in Dubai at the weekend is also odds-on to win something rather more quaint. The title of champion Flat race jockey was once contested with fierce pride by men who thrashed car engines dashing up and down the land to ride a winner at Redcar or Salisbury. Lester Piggott, Willie Carson and Pat Eddery didn't care where it was, provided it landed a blow on their rivals. Sometimes small private planes would lift them over the motorway traffic. But the mission never changed. Champion jockey was a crown worth fighting for. One year Carson expended so much energy to win it that he needed a week in bed to recover. William Buick, who won the Sheema Classic on Rebel's Romance, has been No 1 for the last two seasons and is 8/13 to complete his hat-trick. Oisin Murphy finished in front in the previous three campaigns (2019 to 2021) but now says he will not forego a big international ride for the sake of being champion once again. The truncation of the jockeys' league in 2015 so that it now operates from May 4 to October 19 owed more to politics than stage management. Nobody could pretend the 'narrative' of identifying the top jockey has been strengthened by starting it at the Guineas meeting and calling a halt on Champions' Day. The public isn't exactly on tenterhooks to see whether Buick can hold off Murphy, Rossa Ryan, Silvestre de Sousa and Tom Marquand, who complete the top five in the betting. But behind the UK Flat Jockeys' Championship's struggle for relevance sits a reality we sometimes take for granted: the extraordinary globalisation of the Flat race pilot's trade. In prioritising big races abroad above little ones at Bath or Beverley, Murphy was merely adopting a position now assumed by the world's best cricketers. Test matches no longer anchor their career planning. As England's Kevin Pietersen is fond of saying, cricketers are becoming international freelancers, attached to this or that T20 league, with the Indian Premier League the mothership of salaries. Playing for England or Australia may cease to be the defining honour for players who see themselves as hired guns. Behind the UK Flat Jockeys' Championship's struggle for relevance sits a reality we sometimes take for granted: the extraordinary globalisation of the Flat race pilot's trade In racing, tie-ins with owners and trainers still have a large say in where jockeys go. Buick was riding for Godolphin at Meydan and Ryan Moore was there to accompany Aidan O'Brien's runners. And yet, taking in the sweep of colossally valuable fixtures in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Dubai this winter, it's easy to form a picture of the elite end of racing becoming a game without frontiers. Moore holds the title of Longines World's Best Jockey (he won it too in 2014, 2016 and 2021). We think of him as Coolmore's 'finisher' in the UK and Ireland. But his cv maps out his global reach (not to mention the time spent on planes). Outside Europe he has won the Japan Cup, Melbourne Cup, Hong Kong Vase and races at the Breeders' Cup. He's unlikely to be tortured by the knowledge that he hasn't been the champ in his homeland since 2009. The champion jockey title still resonates. It still offers a measure of greatness in the saddle. Nat Flatman claimed the first 13 titles from 1840 to 1852. Gordon Richards won it 26 times between 1925 and 1953. Names still pop out to induce nostalgia: Joe Mercer's lone win in 1979, or Steve Cauthen's three. Jim Crowley's victory at 38 years old in 2016, 10 years after he switched from jump racing, was a stellar accomplishment. If Buick is anointed again this autumn the completion of his hat-trick will bring him joy. Nobody however could expect him to crave another winners-ridden victory ahead of a revival for Charlie Appleby's yard in this campaign (Rebel's Romance was a promising start). Racing isn't alone in pivoting away from the old markers of excellence. The compulsion in world sport is to follow the money, which can be found in new places, new events. Ask the footballers signing for Saudi Arabian clubs. This isn't just a British and Irish trend. Falling in love with Japanese racing yielded spectacular results for France's Christophe Lemaire. Three times Lemaire has been Japan's No 1 rider, by races won. Numbers though are less of a guarantee of immortality than his partnerships with Almond Eye and Equinox, a conveyance of extraordinary grandeur, and the worldwide horse of the year in 2023. This free flow of human talent to where the best horses and biggest prizes are follows modern norms. If it means we see a less entertaining scrap for autumn wins at Catterick or Ripon then we'll just have to hope the champion buys us a drink from his or her vast international earnings. Racing may sometimes be stuck in a loop of self-doubt, but the growing opulence of the global calendar is one field where decline is not conspicuous. Piggott, Eddery and Carson boarded aeroplanes too, often in Europe, but usually to get them from an afternoon meeting in Britain to an evening one. The post Lure of Global Riches Alters Face of Jockeys’ Championship appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Legendary trainer favours the Group One Sprinters Stakes (1,200m) over Royal Ascot in bid to emulate Silent WitnessView the full article

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Brenton Avdulla pilots California Spangle to a third Group 1 triumph. California Spangle has charged to record-breaking victory in the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint (1200m), defeating a world-class field to provide Tony Cruz and Brenton Avdulla with career highlights at Meydan Racecourse on Saturday. Clocking 1:07.50, California Spangle (130lb) overpowered his rivals to better Wildman Jack’s track record of 1:07.61, defeating Star Of Mystery (117lb) by three-quarters of a length with Diligent Harry (130lb) a further three-quarters of a length away in third. John Size’s Sight Success finished fifth, 2.5 lengths behind California Spangle. “He ran like a champion today,” Cruz, 67, said. “It means everything. Every trainer in their career has to win big races elsewhere, it’s part of your job. You’ve got to achieve something great in your life and you’ve got to win big races, not just the small ones. “The big ones are the ones that count the most – that’s what racing is all about.” “I reckon he beat a very good sprinter, Star Of Mystery. I think we’ll (now) go to sprint races back in Hong Kong, at the end of April we’re going to take on Lucky Sweynesse. I believe he’s more a sprinter than a miler.” Declaring a tilt at Royal Ascot a possibility, Cruz struck with his 12th attempt in Dubai to match the achievement of his brother Derek, who also won the Al Quoz Sprint with Joy And Fun in 2010. Flanked by members of the Liang family, Cruz said: “Yes, he (Derek) won it too – I can say something to him now. “I had a plan and you’ve got to have a plan. I knew it would happen sooner or later. Better late than never. “I thought he had the ability to win this race today over 1200m – he proved himself today. I’m so happy to win with the whole family of the late Howard Liang here. I want to dedicate this race to him. Without him, this horse wouldn’t be racing today.” Avdulla, 33, maintained his perfect record on California Spangle, who now has three elite victories – the 2022 Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m), 2024 Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) and the Al Quoz Sprint. The Australian jubilated after passing the post, having settled just off the speed before taking over near the 200m with a precisely judged ride. “It’s very special. He gave me a great ride – back from 1400 metres, Tony just gave me the confidence to let him run where he wanted to run, so I just tried to keep him away from most of them and let him gallop how he wanted to,” Avdulla said. “I felt I was nearly at the top throughout but once I pushed the trigger on him there inside the 400, he quickened well. I felt him wait for them and when Frankie (Dettori on Star Of Mystery) and them got around him, I felt he went on with it again. “He’s an amazing horse. I’ve only ridden him twice and won two Group 1s. Being on the world stage and to represent Hong Kong is amazing. “It’s right up there. It probably takes the top. It was special winning the 1400m race back in Hong Kong, but to win representing Hong Kong on the world stage is amazing.” California Spangle is the first Hong Kong horse to win the Al Quoz Sprint since Ricky Yiu’s Amber Sky in 2014. The Starspangledbanner gelding continues Hong Kong’s strong run on the international stage this season and follows Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior’s win in the 2023 Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) in Melbourne. Size said Sight Success had “got a little bit lost.” “He jumped well and travelled okay the first section and then he got a little bit lost running down the straight and lost ground, but I thought he ran well,” Size said. Hong Kong’s hopes of slotting a famous double through either Voyage Bubble and Straight Arron were snuffed out by France’s Facteur Cheval, who narrowly won the HK$39 million G1 Dubai Turf (1800m). Straight Arron finished sixth, while Voyage Bubble crossed the line in 13th place after being badly hampered when Catnip fell 100 metres from the finish line. “It was exciting, he’s run a bottler against the best – we’re very proud,” Fownes said of Straight Arron. “I thought we had a live chance at the 300 (metres). He was coming strong.” Horse racing news View the full article

Gringotts posts a resuming win at Rosehill. Photo: bradleyphotos.com.au Promising up-and-comer Gringotts added a fifth win to his record with a stylish come-from-behind performance at Rosehill. The four-year-old gelding has now had 11 starts for five wins and five placings, with his only unplaced finish being a fifth – and only 1.1 lengths from the winner – at Randwick in September. Gringotts was sent out as a $3.50 favourite for Saturday’s $160,000 Benchmark 88 handicap, which was his first raceday appearance since November. He settled in the back half of the field and was caught three wide, but jockey James McDonald managed to get on the back of another runner coming up to the home turn. McDonald brought Gringotts into clear air in the straight and turned him loose, and he wore down the runaway leader Iknowastar to win by a length. “He was comfortable in the running and the pace was nice,” McDonald said. “We were able to get a little breather when we got on the back of one from the 700m to the 500m and they gave us a little cart up, but apart from that he did it the tough way and did it really well.” Gringotts is trained by Ciaron Maher, who was represented at Rosehill on Saturday by Johann Gerard-Dubord. “That was a very good win,” he said. “He’s a horse who showed us plenty in his work last preparation. He’s always worked like a very good horse, but he just wasn’t quite there mentally. He’s come back a lot more mature this time in. “Obviously he had to cover a bit of ground today, but James just kept him comfortable. It was good to see him finish the race off the way he did. “I think the owners have got a lovely horse going forward and there should be a lot more to come. With his position at the ratings at the moment, there’s plenty of options coming up. We’ll just take him through the grades for now, but I’m sure we’ll see him in better races in the future.” Horse racing news View the full article

After an aborted spring campaign, trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr are looking forward to seeing Globe (NZ) (Charm Spirit) back on the racetrack. That will come on Saturday in the Gr.3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield. A winner of his first four starts, Globe was thrown into the deep end in the spring, running first-up in the Gr.2 Feehan Stakes (1600m) at Moonee Valley last September. But the race went pear-shaped for Globe who was beaten more than 30 lengths, later to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Globe has won two Cranbourne jump-outs in preparation for his return and Kent Jnr said he is expecting a good preparation from the gelding who stands around 17 hands high. “He is going really well,” Kent Jnr said. “He just looks right ahead of his first-up run. He didn’t look right last preparation, but all those issues are behind him.” “My gut tells me it was a once off and we won’t be talking about it ever again.” Kent Jnr said Globe had filled out a little but had also grown mentally. He said the gelding now does everything in a nicer manner, rather wanting to get things over and done with on the training track. Now the trainers want to see that transferred to race day and Kent Jnr said having Buffalo River entered in Saturday’s race was likely to make it a truly run affair. “Buffalo River makes it interesting because if we are in front of him after a furlong it means we are going too fast,” Kent Jnr said. “So, it would be nice to take a sit off him. “Globe won his maiden over 1400 metres, now we’re up against more seasoned horses who have been competing in Group 1’s, and we’re at our sixth start. “It’s going to be a good test for him, but mentally he has really grown up.” With Celine Gaudray, who rode Globe in two of his four wins, booked to partner Buffalo River, Jye Mcneil has the mount on Globe on Saturday. “Jye is a great fit for him. He has nice soft hands and will suit him well,” Kent Jnr said. View the full article

Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) could still attempt a third consecutive Group One win in as many years over the Randwick autumn carnival, despite showing signs of soreness on pulling up from his unplaced Gr.1 Australian Cup (2000m) run at Flemington on Saturday. The winner of the past two Doncaster Handicaps this year has long had the Gr.1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on April 13 as his Sydney aim and his co-trainer Wil Hayes said on Sunday that the stable will work towards that goal. “We’ve got a framework to potentially get him to Sydney for the Queen Elizabeth so that is where we will head towards, but it will definitely take a couple of days to see how he has come out of the run,” Hayes told RSN927’s Correct Weight program. “Early signs so far are good, but we take it day by day with a horse of his quality.” Racing Victoria stewards noted that Mr Brightside had “displayed soreness in his right foreleg” after the race and the stable will need a veterinary clearance before he races again. Hayes reported that the stable was happy with their star galloper, who was ridden closer to the speed than he was in the All-Star Mile but was unable to rally over the final 200 metres. “By all means he definitely put it all out there, so he’s a little bit stiff and sore this morning, but we’re very happy as he’s pulled up within normal limits for him,” Hayes said. “She’s (Pride Of Jenni) an incredible horse who changes the race map that’s for sure. He was ridden a little bit more forward this time and it didn’t work out for us, but it was an incredible race to watch.” View the full article

Star New Zealand mare Imperatriz (I Am Invincible) will be kept to her pre-race routine in Melbourne before travelling to Sydney for the opening day of The Championships. The Mark Walker-trained mare will have her last piece of work at Cranbourne on Tuesday before being floated to Sydney on Thursday night to run in the Gr.1 T J Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on Saturday. Imperatriz is aiming for a sixth Group One win this season in the T J Smith, having already taken the Moir Stakes, Manikato Stakes and William Reid Stakes – all at Moonee Valley – along with the Champions Sprint and the Lightning Stakes at Flemington. Ben Gleeson, Walker’s assistant trainer at Cranbourne, said Imperatriz had come through her victory in the Gr.1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) at her last start in excellent shape. She went to the beach on Friday morning, did some light exercise on Saturday and will have a more strenuous gallop on Tuesday. Gleeson said it was unlikely Imperatriz would gallop the reverse way at Cranbourne on Tuesday. “She’s had plenty of gallops the reverse way in New Zealand and went to Sydney last year, so we don’t need to remind her of anything,” Gleeson said. “She’s well-travelled. She’ll adjust easily.” Gleeson said the stable was looking forward to seeing Imperatriz again in Sydney. At her only start in Sydney, Imperatriz was beaten by Artorius in the Gr.1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m) at Randwick in March last year before winning seven of her next eight starts, six at the highest level. And Gleeson said any wet weather would not deter Imperatriz. “We’re as confident with her as ever,” Gleeson said. “We know that our horse is spot on and in as good a form as we’ve had her. “There is a bit of rain around, but she has won on wet tracks, she’s won a Group One on a heavy so that doesn’t faze us.” “As long as the week ahead goes smoothly, we’re excited for the race.” Imperatriz heads the betting on the T J Smith at $2.80 from last year’s winner I Wish I Win (NZ) at $3.50. View the full article

Levin trainer Ilone Kelly will unveil an intriguing new addition to her stable when the well-related Linara (Lonhro) makes his New Zealand debut in Monday’s McMillan Equine Feeds Maiden (1100m) at Otaki. Linara was bred by Milburn Creek Stud and is by Lonhro out of the Elusive City mare Fascination Street. Herself a five-time winner up to Listed level, and a placegetter in the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), Fascination Street is the dam of two winners including the multiple Australian stakes performer Maotai. Bought for A$360,000 as a yearling, Linara was a second placegetter at Grafton last September in his only Australian appearance. He subsequently changed hands for A$40,000 on an Inglis Digital Sale and made his way across the Tasman. “He went up on an auction website in the spring, and that’s where his new owner bought him – Graham Stewart, who’s a painter from Wellington,” Kelly said. “We gelded the horse after he came over here. It’s fair to say that he’s been quite a handful, but he’s shown some ability and has done everything I’ve asked.” Linara had an 850m trial at Foxton on March 7, finishing a close second behind the subsequent race winner Vavoom. “I’ve been happy with him and he’s going to be an interesting runner on Monday, I’m looking forward to it,” Kelly said. Linara will be ridden by Masa Hashizume and is currently rated a $2 favourite by the TAB. Kelly will saddle two other runners on the eight-race card at Otaki on Monday. Am I Blue (NZ) (Niagara) will line up in the Vets On Riverbank Maiden (1600m), while Tuesday brings an admirably consistent form line into the Riverstone Café Handicap (2100m). “Am I Blue had a few good placings in a row, but then Lily (Sutherland, jockey) said she slipped coming out of the gates at Trentham last time and got a long way out of her ground,” Kelly said. “She seems to be a bit happier when she’s up closer to the pace. “But she’s come through the run well and has been very bright since then. “Tuesday (NZ) (Niagara) has been super consistent in this campaign. She’s probably starting to come to the end of it now. She’ll just keep going until the tracks break up, and then she can have a good, long spell. I’m really happy with how she’s been going.” Am I Blue is a $5.50 third favourite for the Vets On Riverbank Maiden, with Tuesday rated a $5.50 second favourite for the Riverstone Café Handicap. View the full article

Local trainer Graham Eade enjoyed success at his Riverton home track on Saturday and is hoping for more of the same when he lines up four of his team on the second day of the annual two-day carnival on Easter Monday. Eade produced progressive three-year-old Riviera Rebel (NZ) (Pure Champion) to score a comprehensive front–running victory in a rating 65 1600m contest and believes there is more in store for the son of former Gr.1 Windsor Park Plate winner (1600m) Pure Champion. “It was a very strong win and a great ride from young Yogesh Atchamah,” Eade said. “He set up a good pace, let him have a breather in the mid-stages and then got him to give plenty in the straight. “Riviera Rebel is a horse that has just got better and better as he has strengthened and I think he can go further as the young fella found it hard to pull him up past the line.” Eade went close to a winning double on the day when Gintys Girl (NZ) (Ghibellines) finished second behind Charbano in a qualifying event for the rich $350,000 TAB Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) final that will be run at Riccarton on 13 April and thinks the five-year-old mare is his best chance on Monday. “Gintys Girl loves it on her home course and she just found one a little better on Saturday,” he said. “If she had of won we definitely would have been off to the final at Riccarton, but it wasn’t to be so hopefully we can get a consolation prize on Monday. “She holds her form well and the quick back up won’t worry her so I think she is probably my best chance.” Eade has three other stablemates entered for the day and is hoping to see their improved trackwork of late translate into raceday performance. “Intercept in race two is my first runner and although she has drawn awfully again (17 of 18) her last run at Gore wasn’t as bad as it looks on paper as she had to do a lot of work at the start,” he said. “Her work has been good and if she can get things more to her liking early on I’m hopeful she can get amongst the finish. “I though Ataahua Pipedream (race 4) was a good chance on Saturday and he didn’t run on at all. He is better than that and if he hasn’t taken any harm from the run we’re keen to see him run a lot better as we know he has the ability. “Cosy Nook (race 9) is our last runner and he has taken a while to get near his peak. I though he went better on Saturday and is another that could sneak into the finish with a little luck.” Eade is hoping for some rain on Sunday or Monday morning to loosen up the Heavy 10 surface as he fears a sticky track won’t be to the liking of his team. “We are having a little bit of misty rain at the moment (Sunday) however if that doesn’t amount to much then it could be quite puggy for Monday,” he said. “When it gets like that it can be tough but given we don’t have to travel I think all of mine will be starting at this stage.” View the full article

Two highly talented Te Akau mares made bold statements with impressive sprinting victories at Flemington and Ellerslie on Saturday. The New Zealand stable, based out of Matamata under co-trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, kicked off the Trans-Tasman double with an outstanding display from Puketiro (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Fiber Fresh 1200 at Ellerslie. A daughter of Savabeel, Puketiro showed significant early promise in winning four of her first five career starts, but was sent for a freshen-up after performing below the stable’s expectations through the late spring. Returning in a fresh state after trialling twice to prepare, the four-year-old had proved a handful for jockey Opie Bosson prior to the jump, and was slowly away from barrier three, trailing in the early stages behind a strong tempo. An ever-patient steer by Bosson allowed the mare to track into contention turning for home, and once Puketiro angled out to find clear air at the 200m, she let down powerfully to score by a long neck over Giacomo. Walker admitted the mare has been in a work in progress for the stable, but was delighted to see her back in winning form. “It was a really good fresh-up win and lovely ride of Opie’s,” he said. “She was a bit slowly away, but he rode a patient race. “She’s been a work in progress, has a lot of ability but quite a highly strung filly and our staff have done a great job handling her quirky nature. “She’s certainly up to black type company and we’ve always had that in mind, but just needed to be patient.” Having earned over $91,000 in stakes for her large ownership contingent, which includes the mare’s well-known breeder Christopher Grace, Puketiro will be targeted towards the Listed City Of Napier Sprint (1200m) at Otaki on April 13. Sans Doute winning the Listed ATA/Bob Hoystead Stakes (1000m) at Flemington on Saturday. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Just under two hours later across the Tasman, Te Akau was back in the winner’s circle with Sans Doute (Not A Single Doubt) as she continued her love affair with the Flemington straight with an astonishing performance in the Listed ATA/Bob Hoystead Stakes (1000m). The Not A Single Doubt mare has flourished since joining Te Akau’s Cranbourne base, rapidly climbing through the grades with three straight victories at the Melbourne venue and entered Saturday’s contest a $5.90 hope. Expat-Kiwi hoop Mick Dee allowed Sans Doute to travel quietly at the tail of the nine-horse field, and once presented on the outside, the four-year-old rocketed home at serious pace to steal victory on the line from Najem Suhail. Dee was full of praise for the mare, in a perfectly-timed steer he replicated later on the Flemington card when partnering fellow Kiwi-trained stayer Mark Twain in the Listed Roy Higgins (2600m). “I’m guessing they (leaders) were 10 lengths in front (at the course proper), and it was a very good and strong performance to win like she did. I’m not sure we’ll see a more impressive win today,” Dee said. “She’s obviously absolutely flying this prep and she can’t do any wrong, and to win like she did I’d love to see what her sectionals were for the last 600m.” Te Akau assistant trainer Ben Gleeson expressed that the unique facilities at Cranbourne had played a role in the success of Sans Doute, who finished runner-up to Group One-performing filly Best Seller in the Gr.2 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) as a three-year-old. “It was pretty impressive, and obviously Mick’s ride was 10 out of 10,” Gleeson said. “But the mare, full credit to her, she’s got an incredible turn of foot and her confidence keeps skyrocketing. “Mark (Walker) said to just play around with her and use the facilities, including two weeks out in the sand hills, which is work that has changed her mentally and single handedly turned the mare around. “Then it was just finding a good routine: four weeks between runs and the water walker, it has just worked for her beautifully.” Walker indicated Sans Doute would likely head to Adelaide for her grand final in the Gr.3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m) on April 27 at Morphettville. “It is really hard to do that, winning four in a row and a lovely ride of Mick Dee’s,” Walker said. “Ben and the team have done a really good job with her and she’s going be an exciting prospect for next year, also. “We’ll now look to go to Adelaide, and then we’ll put her aside for the rest of the season.” Sans Doute was a $300,000 purchase out of Arrowfield Stud’s draft at the 2021 Sydney Easter Yearling Sale and has earned A$391,757 in stakes for the Te Akau In No Doubt Racing Partnership. View the full article

The long-standing saga of the 2018 GI Santa Anita Derby may finally be at a close, as the $1-million purse was formally redistributed Saturday, according to a report in Daily Racing Form. Undefeated Triple Crown winner Justify (Scat Daddy) won the 2018 Santa Anita Derby, but later tested positive for scopolamine and Mick Ruis, owner of the second-place finisher Bolt d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro), persevered with his attempts to have the results overturned. More on the background of his efforts can be found here. This past December, Ruis released a statement claiming legal victory in the matter and, earlier this month, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ordered the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) to disqualify Justify and pay $300,000 to Ruis while also redistributing the purse. During his racing career, Justify was campaigned by a partnership consisting China Horse Club International Ltd., Head of Plains Partners, Starlight Racing, and Winstar Farm. According to DRF, a board of California stewards issued a ruling Saturday ordering Justify's ownership to relinquish the $585,000 in first-place prize money. Trainer Bob Baffert and jockey Mike Smith must also return their portion of the purse, which is typically 10% of the winnings. The money must be forfeited by Apr. 29, with all trophies also returned. Justify, who is now a successful sire standing at Coolmore America, will also see his race record adjusted from six-for-six to five-for-six. California stewards Ron Church, John Herbuveaux, and Kim Sawyer signed Saturday's order. The post Justify’s 2018 Santa Anita Purse Money to be Redistributed, Record to be Adjusted appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Called in off the bench, the $750,000 Fantasy Stakes (G2) March 30 at Oaklawn Park was an easy layup for Thorpedo Anna as she defeated nine 3-year-old fillies to clinch a spot in the May 3 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.View the full article

Taking command on the second turn, Muth rolls to victory in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) March 30 at Oaklawn Park.View the full article

Trainer Linda Rice, jockey Dylan Davis, and owner David Jacobson took home their respective titles for the Aqueduct Racetrack winter meet.View the full article

Dog Penalties EPIC CHARM | Southland 26 March; failed to pursue the lure (2nd offence); stood down for 28 days and must complete trial. GOLDSTAR WESTERN | Christchurch 28 March; marring; stood down for 28 days and must complete trial. The post 25-31 March 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Driver Penalties T Mitchell | Manawatu 28 March; careless driving; suspended 5-19 April inclusive. B Williamson | NZ Metropolitan 30 March; contacted track marker; fined $100. Horse Penalties ROCK BAND | Manawatu 26 March; broke in running; must complete trial. FRANCO CORNEL | Wyndham 26 March; broke in running; must complete trial. DANCING DESIRE | NZ Metropolitan 30 March; broke in running; must complete trial. GALLEONS AMBASSADOR | NZ Metropolitan 30 March; broke in running; must complete trial. EUROSTYLE | NZ Metropolitan 30 March; muscle tie up and soreness in leg; veterinary clearance required. NAZARETH | NZ Metropolitan 30 March; injury to heel; veterinary clearance required. The post 25-31 March 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article