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Rouhiya (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), winner of the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, has been retired with a setback that would have ruled her out for the remainder of her three-year-old campaign. Her owner-breeder the Aga Khan has been represented by two Classic winners this season but both have now been retired. Earlier this month, it was announced that the Oaks winner Ezeliya (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}) had also been retired to the paddocks. Speaking after the filly's Classic success at Longchamp for trainer Francis-Henri Graffard, Princess Zahra Aga Khan said of Rouhiya, “To win the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches is huge for a breeder and to produce a filly like her is very important for the future. […] This race and the Diane mean everything for us as breeders because they can launch a whole family. For this family to come back in a Group 1 like this adds great value to all her sisters and the entire line.” Rouhiya is the second foal out of Listed-placed Raven's Pass mare Rondonia (Fr), a half-sister to G2 Debutante Stakes winner Raydara (Ire) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}) and from a family which includes the Group 1 winners Ridasiyna (Fr) and Laurens (Fr). The mare has a colt foal by Siyouni (Fr) and is in foal to Sea The Stars (Ire). Georges Rimaud, manager of the Aga Khan Studs in France, said, “While it is naturally disappointing not to see her again in competition, she represents a very exciting addition to our broodmare band. Prior to Rouhiya, the last winners of the Poule d'Essai des Pouliches for His Highness were Ervedya (Siyouni), who went on to produce Erevann at stud, and Zarkava, the dam of Zarak. Rouhiya represents a different lineage and exemplifies the depth and diversity of our breeding families. We look forward to seeing what her future progeny can do.” The post Rouhiya Becomes Second Aga Khan Classic Winner to Retire This Season appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Belardo Boy (NZ) (Belardo) is on target to defend his crown in next month’s Gr.3 Winning Edge Presentations 127th Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton following his victory in Tuesday’s rescheduled Listed Sinclair Electrical & Refrigeration Opunake Cup (1400m) at Hawera. The topweight was the slowest away in the Taranaki feature and settled towards the rear of the field for jockey Joe Doyle, while race favourite Wessex (NZ) (Turn Me Loose) set a strong tempo up front, opening up several lengths on the rest of the pack during the middle stages of the race. The pack quickly ate into Wessex’s lead around the final turn, with Doyle navigating Belardo Boy to the extreme outside of the track on the Heavy10 footing, and the son of Belardo was able to show his class in the concluding stages to draw away and score by two lengths over Spencer (NZ) (Derryn), with a further long head back to Gospodin (NZ) (Proisir) in third. It was the second consecutive stakes victory for Belardo Boy, who was triumphant in the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m) at Wanganui at the start of last month. He won a trial over 1200m at Foxton in the interim to keep him up to the mark and Latta was pleased with what she saw from her gelding on Tuesday. “It was a really good win,” she said. “It was a few weeks in between runs but he trialled up nicely with Amber (Riddell) on and pulled up well from that.” Belardo Boy will now head south to Riccarton next month where he will be vying to defend his crown in the Winter Cup. “He has had one or two trips down there, he’s a bit older, so it is not like he is having his first trip down there,” Latta said. “Providing he pulls up well, he will go.” Meanwhile, Latta will have strong representation at Awapuni’s Synthetic meeting on Thursday, with eight runners contesting the seven-race card. Latta is buoyant about her chances in the Manawatu ITM Pre Hung Doors 2140, where she will be represented by last start placegetters Platinum Sixty Six (NZ) (Per Incanto) and last start winner Final Chapter (NZ) (Almanzor). “Platinum Sixty Six has had no luck in his last two (starts). Drawing out a bit (7) will help him,” Latta said. “Final Chapter won really well on the Synthetic last time and he has trained on well.” Bee Enchanted (NZ) (Per Incanto) and Lincoln Towers (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) also take winning form into the Humphries Construction 1400 and Manawatu ITM Crane Hire 1400m respectively. “Bee Enchanted has been in good form and loves the synthetic,” Latta said. “Lincoln Towers is in a tricky field, but he has gone in the right direction since his win and he looks great.” Stablemate Verardino (NZ) (Belardo) has been knocking on the door in his last few starts, placing in his last three outings, and Latta is hoping he can break through for a deserved maiden victory in the Goodwood Stud 2140. “He has drawn out (10) again,” Latta said. “He hasn’t had much luck with draws, that’s for sure, but we will just ride him quietly and get him out to the centre of the track hopefully and he can get home.” View the full article

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Wednesday, July 24, 2024 First Race 12:50pm AEST Visit Dabble Metropolitan racing returns to Canterbury Park Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with pristine conditions forecast in the lead-up, the Good 4 rating should hold firm. The track should play fair throughout the day, with the first race set to get underway at 12:50pm AEST. Best Bet at Canterbury: Behaviour Behaviour debuts on the back of an eye-catching barrier trial at Rosehill on July 12. The son of I Am Invincible was taken back to the rear, making strong inroads under minor urging from Zac Lloyd to get within 1.6 lengths of Eminent Arrival. Barrier two should allow Kerrin McEvoy to lob into the one-one, and provided he is wound up for this event, Behaviour should prove ultra-competitive in this maiden contest for the colts and geldings. Best Bet Race 2 – #8 Behaviour (2) 2yo Colt | T: Chris Waller | J: Kerrin McEvoy (56.5kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best at Canterbury: Lady Extreme Lady Extreme was luckless last time out at Hawkesbury on July 11. The four-year-old was held up with nowhere to go in the final 400m, but she still showed plenty of quality in the final furlong to close within a length of Nightingale. Jay Ford shouldn’t need to ride for luck this time from barrier five, and although this BM64 for fillies and mares has plenty of depth on paper, Lady Extreme deserves her chance to claim victory in metro company. Next Best Race 4 – #11 Lady Extreme (5) 4yo Mare | T: Blake Ryan | J: Jay Ford (59.5kg) Bet with Neds Best Value at Canterbury: All In The Mind All In The Mind didn’t go a yard on the Heavy surface at this course and distance on July 3, but he appears set to peak third-up in firmer conditions. The Bjorn Baker-trained gelding was excellent prior to that second-up failure, showing a stunning turn of foot to finish runner-up at this track and trip on June 10. Chad Schofield gets the opportunity to take closer order from gate three, and All In The Mind should give a bold sight at an each-way price with online bookmakers. Best Value Race 5 – #5 All In The Mind (3) 5yo Gelding | T: Bjorn Baker | J: Chad Schofield (59kg) Bet with Unibet Canterbury Wednesday quaddie tips Canterbury Park quadrella selections Wednesday, July 24, 2024 3-6-7-10-11 3-4-5 1-5-8-9 1-6-8-10-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips
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What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, July 24, 2024 First Race 12:25pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside circuit at Sandown Racecourse is the destination for metro racing in Victoria on Wednesday afternoon. The track is rated a Heavy 8 following plenty of rain in Melbourne over the past week, while the rail in the true position for the entire circuit. The first of eight races is set to commence at 12:25pm AEST. Best Bet at Sandown: Photograph Photograph was a dazzling maiden winner at Scone on July 2 when forced to travel wide with no cover on a bottomless track. The two-year-old filly is set to go the Melbourne way for the first time, but that should be no issue for this talented filly. While Blake Shinn will need a touch of cover early, Photograph should have a bit too much class on her rivals in the opening event. Best Bet Race 1 – #6 Photograph (8) 2yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: Blake Shinn (59.5kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Sandown: Spare Coin Spare Coin has won two of his last three starts, including a breathtaking performance on the Sandown Lakeside track last time out on July 10. That win came on a Heavy 8 surface, taking the four-year-old’s record to three wins and three minor placings from seven starts on rain-affected ground. Barrier one is a touch concerning, but if Thomas Stockdale can have him settled one of the rail in the second half of the field, Spare Coin will be hitting the line the best. Next Best Race 8 – #6 Spare Coin (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Symon Wilde | J: Thomas Stockdale (58kg) Bet with PlayUp Best Value at Sandown: Run Like Hell Run Like Hell is a first-up specialist, and with a strong wet-track record, she presents as a great value play with horse betting sites. The four-year-old mare has three wins from three fresh runs, along with two wins from four starts on rain-affected going. From barrier four, Ethan Brown will likely have Run Like Hell leading the field upon settling, and hopefully she can live up to her name in the quaddie opener. Best Value Race 5 – #3 Run Like Hell (4) 4yo Mare | T: Maddie Raymond | J: Ethan Brown (57.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Sandown Wednesday quaddie tips – 24/7/2024 Sandown quadrella selections Wednesday, July 24, 2024 1-3-5-6 1-7-10-12 1-3-12-16 3-6-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Cambridge trainer Ryan Foote. Photo: Nicole Troost Well-travelled gallopers Ultimate Focus and Keegan have settled well into racing life back in New Zealand for Ben and Ryan Foote, who will start the pair at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday. A rising six-year-old, Keegan made his first public appearance at the trials in 2021 for Jim Collett before venturing to Hong Kong where he was unraced. The son of Swiss Ace returned to his homeland and the care of the Footes, who were thrilled to see him perform up to expectation winning a long-awaited debut in May. “We’d hoped to see that from him as we’ve always thought very highly of this horse. He just had a couple of issues up in Hong Kong so he’s come back to us,” Ryan Foote said. “He’s had a lot of progression mentally since he’s come back, he’s come a long way as he’s a pretty quirky individual but a cool horse to have in the stable.” Keegan will line-up in a competitive Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1300 at the meeting, with a tidy trial victory over well-performed mare Pippy last Tuesday keeping him ticking over between runs. “He’s got a wide draw (10) which will be a little bit iffy, but we think he’ll definitely run a race,” Foote said. Stablemate Ultimate Focus also spent time in Hong Kong in the early stages of his career, before breaking maidens at Cambridge Synthetic in mid-2022 and heading across the Tasman to Australia. Returning to New Zealand in the latter half of last year, Ultimate Focus has lived up to his name with his last three starts producing top-three finishes, all on the poly-track surface. “His prep has been good, we had a little issue with him last start meaning we had to late scratch, but he’s gotten over that now and looks to be ready for Wednesday,” Foote said. “We feel the step-up in distance won’t worry him too much, he’s got a good draw with a senior rider (Michael McNab) who knows him very well so he should be right in the finish. “He’s one of the coolest horses we have, he’s so quiet and just a lovely animal to have around.” The Smart Missile six-year-old will be joined by synthetic specialist Jimmy Dean in the Cambridge Equine Hospital 1550, with the latter eyeing the $100,000 special conditions race in a fortnight. “He seems to have come up well this prep having two runs back, so he can have another at that 1550 distance with the main target in a couple of weeks, the special conditions race over 2000m,” Foote said. “He’s going nicely and will perform well on Wednesday.” Horse racing news View the full article

David Greene pictured with Goldiluxe. Photo: Race Images David Greene is taking a good opportunity to run his last start winners Goldiluxe and Toa Haka in MAAT grade at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday. The Te Rapa horseman journeyed north to Ruakaka in search of better track conditions for Goldiluxe last start and the trip paid off, with her clearing maiden ranks by a comfortable margin in early May. Coming off a short freshen-up, the Ghibellines mare will contest the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1300 with Sam Spratt retaining the ride. “She’d obviously been knocking on the door of clearing maidens for a while there, so it was good to finish the job off and she did it with a bit of style,” Greene said. “She looks like a mare who can carry on with it.” A rising five-year-old, Goldiluxe has been lightly-raced with just five starts under her belt to date. “She’s a lease horse and her breeder-owner had left her in the paddock for 12 months before organising what she would do. He’s stayed in the ownership and we’ve put together a group to race her on lease,” Greene said. “She had a little freshen-up after her win at Ruakaka, so this race mapped out well with the special conditions. We thought we would resume here, and there’s another race at Ruakaka in the middle of August that we’ll look to go back up north for. “She’s not really one to handle an off track, so we’ve got to look for those better surfaces for her.” Consistency also paid off for stablemate Toa Haka at Cambridge in mid-May, capping off a string of placings with a runaway success over the sprint distance of 970m. The son of Iffraaj is the second foal out of talented race mare Rasa Lila, who contrastingly picked up Group honours over a mile to 2000m. Toa Haka will be the sole race-winner of the eight-horse field in the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 970 on Wednesday. “He had run quite a few placings at 1200 metres, where he hit a wall very late,” Greene said. “You’re never quite sure if those types of horses just keep doing that, but getting a turnover that 1000m sort of distance, he was very strong the whole way which was good. “To get another opportunity to run in that sort of grade and distance, he looks a nice chance.” Horse racing news View the full article

Belardo Boy winning the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) at Hawera on Tuesday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Belardo Boy is on target to defend his crown in next month’s Group 3 Winter Cup (1600m) at Riccarton following his victory in Tuesday’s rescheduled Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) at Hawera. The topweight was the slowest away in the Taranaki feature and settled towards the rear of the field for jockey Joe Doyle, while race favourite Wessex set a strong tempo up front, opening up several lengths on the rest of the pack during the middle stages of the race. The pack quickly ate into Wessex’s lead around the final turn, with Doyle navigating Belardo Boy to the extreme outside of the track on the Heavy 10 footing, and the son of Belardo was able to show his class in the concluding stages to draw away and score by two lengths over Spencer, with a further long head back to Gospodin in third. It was the second consecutive stakes victory for Belardo Boy, who was triumphant in the Listed AGC Training Stakes (1600m) at Wanganui at the start of last month. He won a trial over 1200m at Foxton in the interim to keep him up to the mark and Latta was pleased with what she saw from her gelding on Tuesday. “It was a really good win,” she said. “It was a few weeks in between runs but he trialled up nicely with Amber (Riddell) on and pulled up well from that.” Belardo Boy will now head south to Riccarton next month where he will be vying to defend his crown in the Winter Cup. “He has had one or two trips down there, he’s a bit older, so it is not like he is having his first trip down there,” Latta said. “Providing he pulls up well, he will go.” Horse racing news View the full article

Warparty ridden by Jordan Childs returns to the mounting yard after winning at Seymour. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Jordan Childs registered his 100th Victorian winner of the season by partnering Warparty to victory at Seymour. The 28-year-old has maintained an impressive 14.1 percent strike rate this season, earning just under $5.8 million in prize money. This marks the second season in which Childs has reached triple digits. “That’s number 100 – it’s been a solid season, with lots of winners and lots of support from different trainers,” Childs told Racing.com. “It’s good to get the hundred and I’m looking forward to next season.” Horse racing news View the full article

The penultimate Saturday race meetings for the 2023–24 racing season were held at Flemington, Eagle Farm and Rosehill along the eastern seaboard, with two Listed races headlining proceedings in Victoria and New South Wales. From the Melbourne and Sydney programs, we have found three runners that are worth adding to your blackbook. Flemington Track rating: Heavy 8 Rail position: +3m entire circuit Race 9: Benchmark 78 Handicap (1000m) | Time: 0:59.85 Horse to follow: Big Me (3rd) After just two starts in Hong Kong, Big Me was sent to Australia to join the Nick Ryan stable. The five-year-old gelding hadn’t raced since October 2022 before making his Australian debut at Flemington last Saturday over 1000m. He travelled well throughout the race, and once he let down with his finish, he charged home to join Moonhaven before peaking on his run in the final 100m. When to bet: Considering the long layoff between starts, Big Me is expected to take a lot of fitness benefit from his fresh run. If Ryan and his team can find a similar race over 1000m, this guy can go a couple better and record his first win on Aussie soil. Rosehill Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +3m entire circuit Race 4: Benchmark 72 Handicap (1500m) | Time: 1:31.70 Horse to follow: Imposant (8th) Kris Lees sent Imposant to Rosehill last weekend after her strong win at Newcastle three weeks prior, and the three-year-old filly was well backed with online bookmakers pre-race. The daughter of Epaulette settled midfield on the fence before Jason Collett gave her a squeeze and got into clear air. However, when it appeared as though Imposant was going to challenge, she was blocked for a run and dropped out of the race to finish second last. When to bet: Imposant appeared to be going as well as the winner before being blocked, so it is fair to assume she would have played a prominent role in the finish with a clear run. This filly deserves another chance next time. Race 8: Listed Winter Challenge (1500m) | Time: 1:30.06 Horse to follow: More Secrets (2nd) After racing exclusively in Group company during last spring and autumn, More Secrets dropped back to Listed grade last weekend and went very close to recording a drought-breaking win. The Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes-trained mare returned in the Group 1 Tatts Tiara before heading back to Sydney, where she finished much closer to the winner over 1500m. Reece Jones settled the daughter of More Than Ready near the rear of the field before she let down strongly on the outside of the field to finish second, beaten by a long neck. When to bet: More Secrets improved a lot between her first and second runs this campaign, and if the Hawkes team steps her up to a 1600m race next, she can finally claim a victory. Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

Group 2 winner Caste. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Group 2 winner Caste is nearing her much-anticipated return to the racetrack. The rising five-year-old faced uncertainty about her racing future after an injury in the spring, following victories in the Listed Nitschke Stakes (1400m) and Group 2 Queen of the South Stakes (1600m) during last year’s Adelaide Carnival. “She was looking like being one of our headline horses and when she broke down it was a bit devastating,” Ben Hayes, who trains in partnership with his brothers Will and JD, told Racing.com. “She didn’t have a great back-to-racing prognosis, so we’ve just taken our time. “She’s had a long time off and had a long, slow build-up, but we are now up to trial stage and she appears very sound. “She could be the smokey for the spring.” Hayes mentioned that the Listed Regal Roller Stakes (1200m) on August 17 or the Group 3 Cockram Stakes (1200m) on August 31, both at Caulfield, will likely be her starting point before targeting mares’ races in the spring. Horse racing news View the full article

2024 Goodwood winner Benedetta. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Benedetta finally secured a well-deserved maiden elite-level victory in Group 1 The Goodwood (1200m) in May. Jason Warren isn’t wasting any time aiming for another top-level win with the mare, as she’s set to run first-up in the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley on September 27. After enjoying a spell at Eureka Stud in Toowoomba, the rising five-year-old has returned to Victoria. “She went there and had four nice weeks with the sun on her back after her Stradbroke run and she’s now back with us in light work,” Warren told Racing.com. “She looks absolutely terrific.” Benedetta is currently a +2500 winning chance with horse racing bookmakers for the Manikato Stakes. Horse racing news View the full article

Via Sistina was a dominant winner of the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes. Photo: RacingNSW The Chris Waller-trained pair of Via Sistina and Fangirl have impressed returning to trackwork at Rosehill on Tuesday morning in preparation for a first-up assault in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) on August 24. Via Sistina was the first to step out in the opening 1000m jump-out on the course proper, with the six-year-old mare being sighted for the first time since suffering a 6.5-length defeat by Pride Of Jenni in the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on April 13. The Group 1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m) winner was taken back to the rear of the field by James McDonald, and only asked for a minor effort in the home straight, managing a fifth-place finish amongst seven runners as Williamsburg led all the way to score by 3.3 lengths. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Eliyass caught the eye in the same trial as well, with the French import looking to build on an impressive debut victory in the Listed Lord Mayor’s Cup (2000m) at Randwick on June 8. Fangirl was sent around in the third heat of the morning and looks to have returned in excellent order, cruising through the wire under her own steam over the 900m journey, closing within 3.9 lengths of two-time Group 1 winner Tropical Squall. The daughter of Sebring did enough to hold firm with online bookmakers, with Fangirl still the current +250 favourite for the Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick on August 24, while Via Sistina is clear on the second line of betting at +350. The pair are set to clash on multiple occasions throughout the spring racing carnival, with grand final day set to be pencilled in for the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on October 26. Horse racing news View the full article

The Gold Coast-trained Hadouken from the Peter Robl stable in full flight before taking out the $50,000 Buntine Handicap (2050m) on Day 4 of the Darwin Cup Carnival at Fannie Bay on Saturday. (Picture: Darwin Turf Club) Forced to abort a Palmerston Sprint campaign in 2021, it’s all systems go for Gold Coast trainer Peter Robl as he eyes the $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m) on August 5 with Hadouken. The five-year-old gelding qualified for the NT’s biggest race with victory as the $2.35 favourite with top bookmakers in the Buntine Handicap (2050m) at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Getting to an early lead before settling in second place, the son of Japanese sire Real Impact finished strongly to overcome Neil Dyer’s Ziggi Rocks ($14) and Andrew Perdon’s Starspangled Baby ($6). It was an emphatic Cup trial as Hadouken, with leading Top End jockey Jarrod Todd aboard, clocked 2:03.02 — just outside the track record of 2:02.94 set by Write Your Name in last year’s race. A first-up Darwin winner over 1600m in BM66 company on July 6, Hadouken is seemingly a serious Darwin Cup prospect. “The Cup is going to be a lot harder field than the Buntine,” Robl said on Monday after returning to Queensland. “His time suggests that he’s not far off the mark from those better horses. “A horse like Hadouken needs to draw a barrier and have luck in the running. “I think he’s got a bit more left in the tank — we’ll give it our best, that’s for sure.” The plan to send Hadouken emanated four months ago due to persistent rain in south-east Queensland and the far northern regions of NSW. A handy horse on firm surfaces, he battles on rain-effected tracks. “I spoke to the owners and said the ideal race would be the Darwin Cup because he is solid over 10 furlongs, he loves a firm surface and he races on the speed,” Robl added. “I ran him in that mile race when he got to Darwin to get a run under his belt and to give him a look at the track before the Buntine. “He had to win on Saturday to get into the Cup, he improved nicely between that mile race and the Buntine. “Fannie Bay is unique, it’s dirt and it’s downhill from the 600m mark, but Hadouken has taken a liking to the track. “At this time of year, the Darwin heat is not much different to the Gold Coast climate. “They say you’ve got to give them time to get over the long trip to Darwin, but he handled it well and settled in immediately.” With Todd set to ride Gary Clarke’s Wolfburn in the Cup, Robl will be searching for a rider for Haudoken. Gold Coast apprentice Jasper Franklin was the pilot in the horse’s first Darwin start. Hadouken had four wins in 23 starts for former trainer Gabrielle Ellis, who was based at Warwick Farm, before debuting for Robl in January. In 11 starts for the former jockey, the gelding’s only other win was on Gold Coast’s synthetic surface over 1900m at BM62 level in April. Horse racing news View the full article

David Greene is taking a good opportunity to run his last start winners Goldiluxe (NZ) (Ghibellines) and Toa Haka (NZ) (Iffraaj) in MAAT grade at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday. The Te Rapa horseman journeyed north to Ruakaka in search of better track conditions for Goldiluxe last start and the trip paid off, with her clearing maiden ranks by a comfortable margin in early May. Coming off a short freshen-up, the Ghibellines mare will contest the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1300 with Sam Spratt retaining the ride. “She’d obviously been knocking on the door of clearing maidens for a while there, so it was good to finish the job off and she did it with a bit of style,” Greene said. “She looks like a mare who can carry on with it.” A rising five-year-old, Goldiluxe has been lightly-raced with just five starts under her belt to date. “She’s a lease horse and her breeder-owner had left her in the paddock for 12 months before organising what she would do. He’s stayed in the ownership and we’ve put together a group to race her on lease,” Greene said. “She had a little freshen-up after her win at Ruakaka, so this race mapped out well with the special conditions. We thought we would resume here, and there’s another race at Ruakaka in the middle of August that we’ll look to go back up north for. “She’s not really one to handle an off track, so we’ve got to look for those better surfaces for her.” Consistency also paid off for stablemate Toa Haka at Cambridge in mid-May, capping off a string of placings with a runaway success over the sprint distance of 970m. The son of Iffraaj is the second foal out of talented race mare Rasa Lila, who contrastingly picked up Group honours over a mile to 2000m. Toa Haka will be the sole race-winner of the eight-horse field in the Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 970 on Wednesday. “He had run quite a few placings at 1200 metres, where he hit a wall very late,” Greene said. “You’re never quite sure if those types of horses just keep doing that, but getting a turnover that 1000m sort of distance, he was very strong the whole way which was good. “To get another opportunity to run in that sort of grade and distance, he looks a nice chance.” View the full article

Well-travelled gallopers Ultimate Focus (Smart Missile) and Keegan (NZ) (Swiss Ace) have settled well into racing life back in New Zealand for Ben and Ryan Foote, who will start the pair at Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday. A rising six-year-old, Keegan made his first public appearance at the trials in 2021 for Jim Collett before venturing to Hong Kong where he was unraced. The son of Swiss Ace returned to his homeland and the care of the Footes, who were thrilled to see him perform up to expectation winning a long-awaited debut in May. “We’d hoped to see that from him as we’ve always thought very highly of this horse. He just had a couple of issues up in Hong Kong so he’s come back to us,” Ryan Foote said. “He’s had a lot of progression mentally since he’s come back, he’s come a long way as he’s a pretty quirky individual but a cool horse to have in the stable.” Keegan will line-up in a competitive Martin Collins New Zealand MAAT 1300 at the meeting, with a tidy trial victory over well-performed mare Pippy last Tuesday keeping him ticking over between runs. “He’s got a wide draw (10) which will be a little bit iffy, but we think he’ll definitely run a race,” Foote said. Stablemate Ultimate Focus also spent time in Hong Kong in the early stages of his career, before breaking maidens at Cambridge Synthetic in mid-2022 and heading across the Tasman to Australia. Returning to New Zealand in the latter half of last year, Ultimate Focus has lived up to his name with his last three starts producing top-three finishes, all on the poly-track surface. “His prep has been good, we had a little issue with him last start meaning we had to late scratch, but he’s gotten over that now and looks to be ready for Wednesday,” Foote said. “We feel the step-up in distance won’t worry him too much, he’s got a good draw with a senior rider (Michael McNab) who knows him very well so he should be right in the finish. “He’s one of the coolest horses we have, he’s so quiet and just a lovely animal to have around.” The Smart Missile six-year-old will be joined by synthetic specialist Jimmy Dean (NZ) (Tivaci) in the Cambridge Equine Hospital 1550, with the latter eyeing the $100,000 special conditions race in a fortnight. “He seems to have come up well this prep having two runs back, so he can have another at that 1550 distance with the main target in a couple of weeks, the special conditions race over 2000m,” Foote said. “He’s going nicely and will perform well on Wednesday.” View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Luck as much as talent could decide if champion pacer Leap To Fame wins Saturday night’s $400,000 Group 1 Blacks A Fake at Albion Park (2680m). As great as the five-year-old is, Leap To Fame’s lack of early speed makes barrier one tricky. Trainer-driver Grant Dixon conceded it was one of two barriers he didn’t want – one or eight (inside the back row). “He’s getting off the gate better all the time, but there’s a couple of really quick ones drawn outside him,” he said. Noted slick beginners like Turn It Up (gate two), Jimartee (three) and Blacksadance (four) all have more early speed than Leap To Fame. Despite the draw, Leap To Fame actually shortened from $1.50 to $1.35, largely because his key dangers, and all five of Jason Grimson’s runners, drew the back row. They include defending champ Swayzee. He drew gate nine, but will come into eight (inside the back row) if emergency Don Lou doesn’t gain a start. Grimson’s other runners are: Nerano (10), District Attorney (11), Hector (12) and Himanameisjeff (13). Swayzee, who famously upstaged Leap To Fame in last year’s Blacks A Fake, has been beaten by him in both clashes since. The reigning NZ Cup champ is $6 second favourite. Grimson insists Swayzee will strip a lot fitter for his latest run when a well beaten second to Leap To Fame after leading in the Mr Feelgood on July 13. “He was a bit fat that night. He hadn’t raced for three weeks and needed the run,” Grimson said. “We’ve stuck the work into him since and we’re hoping to give Leap To Fame a contest again.” But Grimson concedes Leap To Fame will be harder to beat than last year. “I think he’s a lot better horse than last year. He’s stronger and he’s a bit faster, too,” he said. Dixon agreed: “He was only a four-year-old last year and he’s now right in his prime. “He’s had a year racing in the big races and is just more experienced and seasoned. It has toughened him up.” Grimson was thrilled with the runs of District Attorney, Hi Manameisjeff and Nerano when they chased home Leap To Fame in last Saturday’s Group 1 Sunshine Sprint. “I couldn’t have asked for anymore,” he said. “They’re all at the top of their game for this week. “While the back row draws aren’t ideal for mine, they’ve worked out a lot better with ‘Larry’ drawn one.” Grimson had some work to do juggling drivers for his five runners. Cam Hart will continue his association with Swayzee, Jack Callaghan is on District Attorney ($11), Leonard Cain takes the reins on Nerano ($14), local star Pete McMullen picks up the reins on Hi Manameisjeff ($11) and Jack Brown is on outsider Hector ($71). View the full article

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Today 23rd July 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 58 mins ago Today’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | Tuesday, July 23 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today on Tuesday, July 23. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 hours ago In Secret retired to stud after suspensory ligament injury In Secret, the brilliant dual Group 1-winning daughter of I Am Invincible, has been retired to stud after suffering a … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Back-to-back NT Derby wins for Petrick, Denton as Anphina salutes Trainer Kerry Petrick and jockey Paul Denton have combined for the second straight year to claim the $135,000 NT Derby … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Pakenham racing tips & quaddie picks | Tuesday, July 25 The synthetic track at Pakenham is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Tuesday. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 23, 2023 Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Ballarat synthetic tips & quaddie | Monday, July 24 The synthetic track at Ballarat is set to host an eight-race program on Monday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Casterton racing preview & betting tips | Sunday, July 23 An eight-race program is scheduled for Casterton racecourse on Sunday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview for the meeting here … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago King Of Sparta reigns supreme in Bletchingly Stakes Leading Victorian hoop Jye McNeil has managed to lift the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained King Of Sparta to victory in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Alice Springs betting preview, tips & top odds | Sunday, 24/7/22 Pioneer Park will be hosting a five race card on Sunday afternoon and our Northern Territory specialist brings you the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Casterton races betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, July 24 Casterton is set to host a competitive seven-race card on Sunday afternoon and with a bit of luck, Horsebetting.com.au can … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Tsaikos hopeful of more success during Darwin Cup Carnival Stan Tsaikos is not giving up the ghost as he looks to help trainer Terry Gillett claim another trainer’s premiership … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 23, 2022 12 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sale betting tips, value bets & quaddie | Sunday 25/7/2021 HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the bumper 10-race card at Sale … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: The race-free week nobody asked for Punt Drunk returns to your screen as we delve into the events of the week that has gone and look … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 23, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Friday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator Blood stripped of Guineas win Alligator Blood was disqualified and trainer David Vandyke has been fined $20,000 after the horse returned a positive swab after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago RV announces whip breach penalty guideline Jockeys now have a penalty template to work with for any indiscretions on overuse of the whip in Victorian flat … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cumani hopes 3YO can Deliver at Caulfield After three second placings from his past four starts, Ballarat trainer Matt Cumani is hoping for a change of fortune … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Les Ross chases QTIS two-year-old title Les Ross has had varying luck with barrier draws as he tries to ensure he is the leading QTIS trainer … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Notabad day for Kiwi owners An association that was struck nearly 40 years ago between trans-Tasman trainers was once again to the fore on Wednesday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Jumping career beckons Kirkland Kirkland won’t lack for fitness heading into Friday’s Lowe Schollum Jones Handicap (2060m) at Wanganui. Trainer Alexander Fieldes has Kirkland … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller sticks with senior hoop for Gresham Champion trainer Chris Waller has elected to stick with a senior rider in Ryan Maloney for top weight Gresham at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Thompson hands on with Criminal Defence Apprentice Adin Thompson hopes to reap the benefits of his work in breaking in Criminal Defence when he rides the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Viridine out to turn tables on Jungle Edge Viridine is favoured to turn the tables on Jungle Edge in the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield after the pair finished … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Brando ready for starring role at Doomben Owner and breeder Neville Bell is hoping Brando can replace recently retired Tarzan as his best horse with a win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Face masks compulsory on Vic race tracks Face masks will be required for all people attending Victorian race meetings while jockeys will have the option of not … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Williams’ Hot talent a work in progress Trainer Danny Williams regards Hot ‘N’ Hazy as the most talented horse to come through his stable in 10 years, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Eduardo showing right signs for new stable The July Sprint will be a campaign springboard for former Victorian Eduardo as he bids to rediscover his best form … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago International investors celebrating Bourbon triumph Good looking gelding All Black Bourbon made a winning debut at Avondale on Wednesday for trainer Stephen Marsh. The two-year-old … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Prosperous start to racing career Trainer Stephen Autridge saddled two runners at Avondale on Wednesday, with Savabeel three-year-old Prosperous making a good impression when winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Apprentice Tahlia Hope out of hospital Apprentice Tahlia Hope has returned home from hospital after being treated for viral meningitis but will continue treatment over the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago True Excelsior to resume at Caulfield An 1100m handicap for fillies and mares at Caulfield, rather than the Bletchingly Stakes, is the race of choice for … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Options in two states for I Am Queen Co-trainer Trent Busuttin has ruled out a Winter Challenge start for Curragh but stablemate I Am Queen could run in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Group 1 winners to trial at Warwick Farm Time To Reign will run in a star-studded heat at the Warwick Farm barrier trials against a host of Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Kings Will Dream, Humidor have jump-outs Humidor and Kings Will Dream have continued on the comeback trail from injuries by contesting jump-outs ahead of their planned … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Stokes to have strong Sandown chances Talented two-year-old filly Done By Me is one of three last-start winners from the Phillip Stokes stable to run in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Latta brings up $20 million in stakes Rock Island Line’s win in the Revital Fertilisers 1400 at New Plymouth on Saturday will live long in the memory … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Helena Baby from well-known Windsor family The John Bell-trained Helena Baby has been the star find of winter racing in New Zealand, with Saturday’s Listed Opunake … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Little hopes for perfect start from new base Just days after relocating to Cambridge from her former Opaki base, Kylie Little will aim to kick off her northern … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Apprentice Sam Weatherley to return to NZ After 15 months riding in Sydney, homesock apprentice Sam Weatherley is to return home to New Zealand … Read More Ireland horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Group 1 filly Sea Of Class succumbs to colic Trainer William Haggas has paid a heartfelt tribute to Sea Of Class after the Classic-winning filly succumbed to colic … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chautauqua up to his tricks again Chautauqua’s racing career is a crossroads with the world’s former best sprinter needing to pass two barrier tests after failing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Buick to ride Crystal Ocean in George William Buick is set to team up with favourite Crystal Ocean in the King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Vega to show Everest Magic in Bletchingly Nominations have been extended after only 13 horses were entered for the Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield with Vega Magic chasing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wells gearing up for fourth Grand National Victory in the Mosstrooper Steeplechase at Bendigo has leading jumper Wells in the right form ahead of his bid for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Stable stalwart delivers fulfilling result Awapuni trainer Mike Breslin gained a healthy dose of satisfaction from Salamanca’s latest effort. He produced the seven-year-old to cap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trainer Tony Gollan to chase holy grail Premier trainer Tony Gollan believes he can chase the holy grail of Queensland racing and have 100 metropolitan winners next … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bowman set to ride Hiflyer at Rosehill New Zealander Hiflyer will be ridden by Hugh Bowman in the Winter Challenge at Rosehill ahead of a return trip … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chautauqua stays in barriers at Rosehill Racing NSW stewards have ruled Chautauqua will require at least two more barrier trials after he refused to jump in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx impresses, Chautauqua fails to jump Winx has worked home nicely in a barrier trial but Chautauqua has failed to jump from the gates again, placing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Orman to ride more for Edmonds Jockey James Orman’s win on Winter Bride has ensured he will get more rides for the powerful Toby Edmonds stable … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Melbourne Cup likely next run for Withhold English trainer Roger Charlton says there is a chance Withhold could go into the Melbourne Cup without another run … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Beau Mertens wants a senior role Having recently lost his apprentice claim, Beau Mertens wants to lose the ‘a’ next to his name and ride as … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Foxplay to trial against her mate Winx Winx is not the only horse on trainer Chris Waller’s mind heading towards the major spring races … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Khalama rings true for Alan Bell Trainer Tony Gollan would like to see Khalama keep racing rather than head to the breeding barn in the belief … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lankan Rupee to headline Bletchingly field Monash Stakes winner Supido and Lankan Rupee are expected to headline the field for this 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it didn’t come easy … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Arrogate beaten in major upset In a shock result, Arrogate has finished fourth in the Group Two San Diego Stakes at Del Mar … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Brisbane racegoer warned off A racegoer who ran across Eagle Farm racetrack during a meeting has been warned off for two years … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jockeys pay tribute to stalls attendant Jockeys across Britain have worn black armbands to pay their respects to a barrier stalls attendant fatally injured at Haydock … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Melb Victory claim Juventus scalp at MCG Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has given his side a penalty shoot-out triumph over Juventus in the International Champions Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Melb Victory claim Juventus scalp at MCG Melbourne Victory goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas has given his side a penalty shoot-out triumph over Juventus in the International Champions Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Williams, Dee suspended at Flemington Premiership-leading jockey Craig Williams has been suspended at Flemington but is free to return for the final city meeting of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Long shot gives trainer 1st Flemington win Alan Hunter wanted to give Astro Castro a start in town before he turned four and the $101 outsider has … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Redzel shows clean pair of heels in Sprint Redzel has run his rivals off their feet in the July Sprint at Canterbury to set the tone for his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Au Revoir forms part of Weir double Premier trainer Darren Weir has brought up a winning double at Flemington, taking his season tally of metropoltian wins in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Slots a winner as racing career winds down Slots, a $1700 filly, has taken her career earnings past $320,000 by winning at Canterbury … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago $101 long shot gives Alan Hunter an emotional victory WE would forgive any punter who overlooked Astro Castro in the VRC Recognition Handicap at Flemington on Saturday after the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Akavoroun should stay in Brisbane: Meagher Trainer John Meagher will ask friend Ciaron Maher to leave Akavoroun in Brisbane following the gelding’s return to form in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Redzel shows clean pair of heels in Sprint Redzel has run his rivals off their feet in the July Sprint at Canterbury to set the tone for his … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Price surprised by win of Mighty Like Mighty Like has improved on his already impressive first-up record by claiming the Bruce Gadsden Handicap at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pioneering win takes Waller closer to record CHRIS Waller started the day five wins short of breaking his own season win record, but Pioneering put him one … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Thompson wins Rising Stars Final Ben Thompson has won the Rising Stars Final at Flemington on Savannah Moon, but Beau Mertens has taken out the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago King’s Officer in command at Canterbury King’s Officer has stretched his winning sequence to four with victory at Canterbury under Tommy Berry … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Emotional win for Litts at Canterbury Song And Laughter has scored a tough win at Canterbury, defeating one-time Caulfield Cup hopeful Singing … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Londehero, Fradd combine for another win Londehero and veteran jockey Robbie Fradd have had another successful outing together, this time winning the Tattersall’s Open Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Robert Thompson travels the Highway Cessnock-based Lasszou has taken out the Highway Handicap at Canterbury under champion jockey Robert Thompson … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Loch Oir remains unbeaten with Hong Kong on the horizon LOCH Oir remained a perfect two-from-two when winning the Murray Cox Handicap at Flemington and now the cheap sales purchase … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Name The Day breaks through at Flemington The victory of Name The Day at Flemington provided Craig Williams and Ciaron Maher with an early double … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pin Your Hopes continues winning run In-form gelding Pin Your Hopes has continued his strong winter form, racing to his third-straight victory in an 1800m race … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Snitzel equals long-standing record Two-year-old filly Bukzel’s winning debut at Newcastle has given her sire Snitzel a record-equalling 30 juvenile winners for the season … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Royal Tithe cements Zielke’s 2yo top spot Royal Tithe has trampled over doubts she would be too tired to run 1600m to win by a length in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tango Rain eyes San Domenico Stakes THE Gerald Ryan-trained Tango Rain was heavily backed into $4.80 in the opening race at Canterbury on Saturday and it … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Loch Oir toughs it out at Flemington Loch Oir remains undefeated after taking advantage of a narrow rails run to win the Murray Cox Handicap at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tango Rain dances away to Canterbury win Trainer Gerald Ryan is looking at the San Domenico Stakes as the next assignment for unbeaten colt Tango Rain … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Antiquarium to run at Goodwood Godolphin’s Antiquarium will put his Melbourne Cup credentials to the test in the Group Two Goodwood Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Officials clear the air over comments Melbourne Racing Club chief executive Brodie Arnhold and Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey have expressed regret over comments made … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mertens hoping to be season’s Rising Star Beau Mertens is in the box seat to take out the Rising Stars series for apprentices going into the final … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Time getting close for a Decision Decision Time is nearing the end of his career but trainer Clarry Conners believes he still has another win in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Country trainer eyeing off city success Trainer Christopher Davis makes one of his rare trips to town with the lightly raced filly Just Stellar stepping out … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Larrikin gives Brian McGrath maiden win Brian McGRath has claimed a maiden training success at Geelong with a horse bred by his father, famous race caller … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Matt Dunn banking on Fradd Matt Dunn has again called on jockey Robbie Fradd to help Londehero claim an open company win at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Time getting close for a Decision Decision Time is nearing the end of his career but trainer Clarry Conners believes he still has another win in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Thelburg out to stretch Sadler’s run Thelburg will be chasing a winning hat-trick and a fourth straight win for John Sadler when he lines up at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jim Byrne stakes claim to record Jim Byrne is behind in the battle for the Brisbane jockeys’ championship but can claim a stakes record for a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Voodoo Lad fitter for Flemington race Darren Weir says Voodoo Lad will strip a fitter horse at Flemington where he will attempt to bounce back from … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago NZ industry cuts 16 meetings from calendar New Zealand racing authorities have cut 16 meetings from the new season’s calendar in a bid to maintain field sizes … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Seq to star for owner/trainer Rex Lipp Trainer Rex Lipp says the time is right to test three-year-old Seq The Star in 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Multiple stakes winner Valentine Candy, in search of his first graded victory, faces no easy task in the $200,000 Amsterdam Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course July 26, when he will encounter several up-and-coming 3-year-olds.View the full article

David and JoAnn Hayden's Dark Hollow Farm came away victorious in three of the four classes at the 90th annual Maryland Horse Breeders Association's Yearling Show held Sunday at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium. Dark Hollow Farm won the show's top prize with its The Factor colt, who was awarded the grand champion trophy by this year's judge, longtime bloodstock agent Rick Abbot. The Haydens have now won 19 classes (solely or in partnership), since 1989 with grand champions in 2009 and 2014. A total of 59 yearlings were judged Sunday and are now eligible for the $40,000 premium award which is split annually, with $20,000 going to the exhibitors of the four show contestants who earn the most money as 2-year-olds during 2025, and another $20,000 divided among the exhibitors of the four highest-earning 3-year-old runners the next year. The MHBA Yearling Show is open to all yearlings eligible for Maryland-bred registration with four classes: one for Maryland-sired colts and geldings, one for Maryland-sired fillies, out-of-state-sired colts and geldings, and out-of-state-sired fillies. Blofeld, who stands at Murmur Farm in Darlington, was the recipient of the Northview Get-of-Sire trophy as the top Maryland sire of the show. The post The Factor Colt Named MHBA Grand Champion appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

One of the first crop of yearlings purchased by John Stewart's Resolute Racing, Virgin Colada is part of Stewart's plan for international turf competition.View the full article

One of the first crop of yearlings purchased by John Stewart's Resolute Racing, Virgin Colada is part of Stewart's plan for international turf competition.View the full article

Amplify Horse Racing has been named the official mentoring partner of the Horse Racing Women's Summit. The announcement of the partnership coincides with release of “The Amplify Horse Racing Guide to Mentorship,” which is designed as a resource to support HRWS members and followers on their own journeys as mentors, mentees, and the pursuit of personal and professional development. “We believe that engaging, elevating and investing in women will transform horse racing,” said Jordyn Egan, HRWS Executive Committee member and Amplify Horse Racing board member. “Our official partnership with Amplify Horse Racing on mentorship and the release of the “Guide to Mentorship” is a tangible way to advance our three pillars: Engage, Elevate and Invest.” Production of “The Amplify Horse Racing Guide to Mentorship” is a project funded by HRWS membership dues. Annual dues paid by HRWS members also fund Pay It Forward scholarships and will support important research and projects in the coming year. “There is tremendous synergy between the educational mission of Amplify and outreach initiatives by the HRWS,” said Annise Montplaisir, Executive Director of Amplify Horse Racing. “By developing this amazing guide, Amplify and the HRWS are working together to facilitate meaningful mentoring pathways for women who want to be involved in the Thoroughbred industry, and structure for those who want to share their experiences with newcomers.” To access the guide, click here. The post Amplify Horse Racing Named Official Mentoring Partner of HRWS appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Emilio Tapia, a Quarter Horse jockey at Ruidoso Downs, has been fined $500 by that track's stewards for punching his mount after the 2-year-old filly finished fifth in a maiden race. A stewards' ruling dated July 21 stated that Tapia was “acting in an unprofessional manner when returning to the unsaddling area with his mount Famous Long Eagle following the second race on July 14,” and that his breach of conduct further included “striking horse in the belly with his fist in front of grandstand.” The chart caller's notes for the 400-yard sprint stated “no mishap” for Famous Long Eagle, who went off at 3.8-1 odds. Tapia had ridden the filly in two previous races. Tapia has been licensed since 2012, according to Equibase. He rides primarily in New Mexico and Arizona, and has compiled lifetime win-place-show Quarter Horse stats of 295-263-273 with $4.9 million in earnings. He has a lifetime record of 4-for-26 in Thoroughbred races, but has not ridden that breed since 2020. In the past year, Tapia has twice been suspended seven days for “careless riding” infractions at Ruidoso and the Downs at Albuquerque. It was unclear at deadline for this story if Tapia planned to appeal his fine. The ruling stated he has 10 days to do so. The post Quarter Horse Jockey Tapia Fined $500 for Punching Filly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article