Wandering Eyes

Grade 3 winner Name Changer, who stands at Kaz Hill Farm in New York, was represented by his first winner July 14 as Tojo's Mojo took home a $47,000 maiden special weight at Laurel Park.View the full article

Today 15th 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. Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Sunsource secures VRC Derby berth Having taken out Saturday’s Byerley Handicap (1800m) at Flemington on Saturday, Sunsource has clinched a golden ticket into the 2023 … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Golden Sixty crowned Hong Kong Horse of the Year Golden Sixty’s record-breaking performance during the 2022/23 racing season saw Hong Kong’s champion earn the Horse of the Year title … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 15, 2023 14 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago After shock exit from Alice Springs, trainer Lisa Whittle returns After relocating to South Australia earlier this year, highly talented trainer Lisa Whittle has returned to Alice Springs. Whittle, who … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Hawkesbury betting tips, top odds & quaddie | July 17, 2022 Sunday racing in New South Wales heads to Hawkesbury this weekend, with eight races scheduled. HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Healey hoping Rising Fire can get it done in NT Derby He agrees that his horse faces a tough task, but Sunshine Coast trainer Billy Healey remains hopeful that Rising Fire … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago NT Derby Day 2022 betting tips & top odds | Saturday, July 16 We are back at Fannie Bay this Saturday for the 2022 NT Derby, which headlines a seven-part card on Day … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham racing preview, best bets & quaddie | Sunday, July 17 Pakenham Racecourse is scheduled to host a six-race card on Sunday afternoon for the Mosstrooper Jumps Race Day, which gets … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Sick watch for Grafton punters While Saturday feature racing takes a bit of a break, country racing has been at the forefront. During the week, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Super Sonja Wiseman rides winning quartet at Darwin This time last year, Sonja Wiseman’s future was in doubt after a race fall at Fannie Bay. On Wednesday, she … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 15, 2022 Four 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 Flemington tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Saturday, July 17 What Flemington Races Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, July 17, 2021 First Race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Mackay Newmarket Day betting tips & top odds | Friday, July 16 HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race program at Mackay on Friday, … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Vincent Ho wins Tony Cruz Award as Hong Kong’s leading home-grown jockey Vincent Ho has crowned a glorious season by claiming his third consecutive Tony Cruz Award as Hong Kong’s leading local … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Browne’s big five head to Ruakaka David and Emma-Lee Browne’s travelling zoo is heading north for the weekend. The Cambridge trainers will take a team of … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Geelong betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 16/7/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Geelong betting preview for Friday, July 16, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Nickalls chipper ahead of Wellington Steeplechase Rangiotu trainer Stephen Nickalls is looking forward to Trentham on Saturday where he will have a two-pronged attack in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 15, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees five meetings being held around the country on this Thursday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hellyer suspended after Eagle Farm ride Jockey Michael Hellyer has been suspended for 21 days for failing to ride short-priced favourite Amiche to the line at … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Begg and Rawiller to team up at Flemington Trainer Grahame Begg has booked apprentice Campbell Rawiller for two rides at Flemington including Beauty Bolt in the Rising Stars … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Sweet Thomas after Flemington Cup 1849 win A lack of suitable staying races in Sydney for Sweet Thomas has forced his trainer Matthew Smith to look to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bright future predicted for Apache Chase Promising two-year-old Apache Chase could be the next star to emerge from the annual late season Eagle Farm midweek meetings … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Apprentice Tom Sherry to make metro debut Apprentice Tom Sherry, who has ridden 93 winners in NSW this season, is set to make his Sydney metropolitan debut … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ross continues QTIS bonus money plunder Trainer Les Ross has continued his plunder of QTIS bonus money for two-year-olds thanks to Hancora Field winning at Eagle … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cahill chasing another Waterhouse win Jockey Michael Cahill will be chasing his fifth win in the Listed Gai Waterhouse Classic aboard Multaja at Ipswich … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mr Bellagio fresh for first stakes win The consistent Mr Bellagio has been freshened up as he chases his first win in black-type company in the Eye … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Pike team out in force at Ellerslie Cambridge trainer Tony Pike had a number of talented gallopers in action at the Ellerslie trials on Tuesday, including comeback … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Posthumous purple patch for Tavistock The strong recent form of Tavistock’s progeny has given Cambridge Stud chief executive Henry Plumptre a feeling of déjà vu … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Yiu’s four-win lead has him optimistic that this one won’t get away Ricky Yiu is on the verge of the most extraordinary achievement in his 48-year career with the Hong Kong Jockey … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ljungberg could chase another Randwick win Trainer Ron Quinton has nominated last-start Randwick winner Ljungberg for another benchmark race on his home track … Read More Australia horse racing news, France horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago Agonising defeat for Marmelo in France Hughie Morrison has been left disappointed as Marmelo narrowly failed to win back-to-back editions of the Prix Maurice de Nieuil … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Ben Currie has racing ban reduced Trainer Ben Currie has had his sentence reduced on various racing charges but will be back in court on a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Marndarra to run in Byerley at Flemington Last-start Adelaide winner Marndarra will make her Melbourne debut in the Byerley Handicap in a race in which she could … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Bruce Purcell remains critical Australian Trainers’ Association president Robbie Griffiths says veteran trainer Bruce Purcell remains in a critical condition in a Melbourne hospital … Read More Australia horse racing news, Singapore horse racing news 5 years ago Aussie jockeys to ride in Singapore Derby Australian-based jockeys William Pike, Tommy Berry, Ben Melham and Glen Boss have been booked for rides in the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Currie case back in court in September Trainer Ben Currie’s fraud case has been adjourned to allow his lawyers full access to the police brief of evidence … Read More Australia horse racing news, Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Purton ends Hong Kong season with 168 wins Zac Purton has claimed his third Hong Kong jockeys’ premiership and finished two wins shy of Joao Moreira’s record number … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Gray ready for new season challenges While he may have recently celebrated his eighty-second birthday, there is no suggestion that well- respected Central Districts horseman Kevin … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sale option looms for impressive Ruakaka winner Offshore interest in promising galloper Mac Attacka was piqued yet again on Saturday after the impressive three-year-old produced a powerful … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Hong Kong’s season of achievements ends on a high John Size collected his 11th champion trainer title and Zac Purton his third champion jockey trophy at the end of … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Teetan’s 300, Fownes’s treble Karis Teetan reached a Hong Kong milestone in race three in Hong Kong’s 2018/19 season finale at Sha Tin yesterday … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Van Niekerk’s Harmony Harmony Victory charged late down centre-track to win the day’s feature, the Class 1 Sha Tin Mile Trophy Handicap (1600m), … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Size seals 11th title at Hong Kong’s season finale John Size had a two-win lead over John Moore going into Hong Kong’s 2018/19 season finale at Sha Tin yesterday … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Zac Purton wins HK jockeys’ title Ex-pat Australian Zac Purton has won the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, taking an unassailable four-win lead with three races remaining … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mulberry Walk fails to live up to hype Chautauqaua’s little sister Mulberry Walk has flopped on debut at Hawkesbury, finishing last as odds-one favourite … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Firsts continue for Skye Bogenhuber In-form jockey Skye Bogenhuber has ridden a winner for the Chris Waller stable at her first ride for Sydney’s premier … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Fiesta to step up to Princess Series Group Three winner Fiesta has replaced Foxplay as Winx’s next door neighbour and will begin her spring campaign on the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sydney trial next step for Chautauqua Chautauqua is scheduled to head back to Sydney ahead of another all-important barrier test in a trial at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Princess Posh could tackle Tatt’s Mile Kris Lees’ Queensland stable representative Mel Eggleston will recommend tough mare Princess Posh head to the Tatt’s Mile at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Price thrilled with Grunt’s development Mick Price says Group One winner Grunt has made a huge physical progression since the autumn in preparation for the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mixed week for trainer Ben Currie Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has trained a record number of winners but has also lost an appeal against a fine … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago US Navy Flag sets up Everest tilt Coolmore’s US Navy Flag has set himself up for the $13 million Everest in Sydney with his win in the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Atlanta Blue extends brilliant racing record at Belmont PROMISING gelding Atlanta Blue has kept the sensational start to its career intact after it won its third race from … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dwayne Dunn cops 18-meeting suspension Dwayne Dunn has been suspended for 18 meetings for careless riding aboard winner Windbern at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mertens keeps nose in front in premiership Beau Mertens has guided Schism to a hard-fought win at Caulfield to keep him just in front in the Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Supido resumes with Monash Stakes win The Mick Kent-trained Supido has made a winning return in the Group Three Sir John Monash Stakes, giving the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hippo gracious following first city treble A humble Adam Hyeronimus has credited trainer Tim Clark for backing his skills and teaching him new ones after collecting … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sweet Winter win for Coyle and Taylor Slightly Sweet has given Jess Taylor her first black-type win with a tough victory in the Listed Winter Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Araldo Junior too tough in Queensland Cup Former German galloper Araldo Junior has proved a superior stayer by winning the Listed Queensland Cup at Caloundra … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Damaging burst fires Collateral home In-form Bjorn Baker-trained gelding Collateral has made it five wins from six starts with another impressive victory at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hometown track just the tonic for Longneck Larry AFTER failing to finish inside the front half of the field for the opening three runs of its career, Longneck … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Presidential return for Washington Heights After an injury-marred stint in Hong Kong, Washington Heights has returned in style at Rosehill to the delight of trainer … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Portion Control powers home to break losing streak PROMISING four-year-old Portion Control has broken through for its first victory in 10 months after a well rated ride from … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Visor helps Portion Control at Caulfield The Lindsay Park team tinkered with Portion Control’s gear and the application of a visor has given the desired result, … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Siege Of Quebec repels quality challenge Black-type-bound Siege Of Quebec has resisted a challenge by fellow rising star Calculated at Rosehill to zero in on the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hansen in two minds on Bright It Home Pop Trainer Darryl Hansen is in two minds about whether to sty at home or head south with smart two-year-old Bring … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Newcastle trainer confident ahead of Grafton Carnival’s final day NEWCASTLE trainer Ben Smith is confident in his decision to hit the road and head towards the northern rivers region … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bell doubts win can compensate for closure Darren Bell has continued his winning run but doubts he will ever recover the $120,000 an enforced closure of his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Buddy Honest win for Aleacia Bennett Cessnock trainer Aleacia Bennett has savoured her first city winner after Buddy Honest led throughout to score the Highway Handicap … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Record bequest of $400k to jockeys trust The estate of Denise Cobcroft is donating $400,000 of breeding proceeds to the National Jockeys Trust, making it the largest … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago I Did It Again impresses with win on debut Trainer Greg Eurell will aim I Did It Again, a horse he bred, towards the Caulfield Guineas after the gelding … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tumbler heads for Sydney after Coast win Talented mare Tumbler has earned at Sydney trip by overcoming problems to win on the Sunshine Coast … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Insensata wins again at Rosehill Trainer Jason Coyle has welcomed progressive filly Insensata back to the winner’s stall for the second time in as many … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Williams wins on Orient Line at Caulfield Craig Williams has struck in the opening race at Caulfield, guiding Orient Line to a fast-finishing victory … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Roly Poly wins G1 Falmouth Stakes Roly Poly has led all the way to win the Group One Falmouth Stakes at Newmarket for trainer Aidan O’Brien … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lucky Tom to improve at Eagle Farm Trainer Harold Norman hopes Lucky tom can live up to his name when he returns to Eagle Farm after a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Oliver reunites with Suavito in jump-out Dual Group One winner Suavito has continued her preparation for a spring return with a jump-out at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Feet problems plague Miss Softhands Miss Softhands requires special shoes for her feet problems but they went missing in a jump-out in preparation for her … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Oliver reunites with Suavito in jump-out Dual Group One winner Suavito has continued her preparation for a spring return with a jump-out at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ritchie cautious about Better Not Blue Better Not Blue’s last-start second in a Listed sprint has boosted expectations heading to the Winter Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Beirut out to continue winning streak The Henry Dwyer-trained Beirut will be chasing her fourth-straight win when she lines up in a 1200m sprint for mares’ … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Atmospherical chasing Group win Atmospherical is a dual Listed winner and Group placegetter, but will be chasing her first Group level win when she … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sistine Saint to make debut at Caulfield Two-year-old Sistine Saint, a sibling to stakes winners Sistine Angel and Sistine Demon, will make his debut on his home … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Legal to proceed to middle distances Rockhampton trainer Lyle Rowe is bringing Legal Procedure to town hoping he can measure up to middle distance races … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Betting markets for Black Caviar’s foal Oscietra THE first foal of unbeaten champion Black Caviar has been named Oscietra, a type of black caviar from a Russian … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sistine Spirit to make debut at Caulfield Two-year-old Sistine Saint, a sibling to stakes winners Sistine Angel and Sistine Demon, will make his debut on his home … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Third time lucky for Pop ‘N’ Scotch Trainer Liam Birchley hopes it is a case of third time lucky for Pop ‘N’ Scotch in the Queensland Cup … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Best bets and updated odds for Winter Stakes Day at Rosehill THE Sir John Monash Stakes at Caulfield is the highlight race of the day, but there are plenty of good … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Japan trip off the agenda for Chautauqua Champion sprinter Chautauqua will have a three-run spring campaign in Melbourne before another trip to Hong Kong … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chautauqua to stay at home for the spring Chautauqua will race in Australia in the spring with managing owner Rupert Legh saying connections have decided not to take … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Capitalist wins Randwick barrier trial Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has shown he is on target for the spring with a comfortable win in a Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Option for Moody to appeal cobalt finding Racing Victoria has written to Peter Moody offering him the opportunity to appeal his cobalt suspension … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Red Verdon second in French Group One The Ed Dunlop-trained Red Verdon has been upstaged by outsider Mont Ormel in the Group One Grand Prix de Paris … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Black Caviar’s first foal named Oscietra Champion mare Black Caviar’s first foal has been named Oscietra after a type of caviar found in the Caspian Sea … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Waterhouse enters Japanese horse market TOP Australian trainer Gai Waterhouse has purchased six thoroughbreds at the JHRA (Japanese Horse Racing Association) select sale this week … Read More View the full article

After announcing his retirement just ahead of his mount in the July 13 Grand Prix de Paris (G1), there remained one last ride in the big handicap on Bastille Day at Chantilly.View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations features the half-brother to a dual Classic winner. 17.18 Killarney, Mdn, €18,000, 2yo, 8f 20yT SARATOGA (IRE) (Camelot {GB}) is the 10th foal out of Dialafara (Fr) (Anabaa), who has proven such a rich font of class for Coolmore in producing Galileo's dual Classic winner Capri (Ire) and smart Tower Of London (Ire) and Passion (Ire). Aidan O'Brien, who won this in 2018 with Galileo's Derby hero Anthony Van Dyck (Ire), saddles two in a fascinating affair which includes the Niarchos's fellow newcomer Wolf Rayet (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), a son of the GII The Azeri winner and GI Spinster Stakes and GI Delaware Handicap runner-up Martini Glass (Kitalpha) representing the Donnacha O'Brien stable successful in this with Piz Badile (Ire) (Ulysses {Ire}) in 2021. The post Camelot Half to Capri Debuts at Killarney appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

1st-Saratoga, $100,000, Msw, 7-14, 2yo, f, 5 1/2f, 1:06.04, ft, 3 1/2 lengths. KIMCHI CAT (f, 2, Twirling Candy–Winter Dawn, by Sky Mesa), runner up going a sixteenth shorter at Churchill Downs June 14, was given a 4-1 chance this time. Sent to the front early, she led throughout en route to a 3 1/2-length victory over Elemiah (Rowayton). Winter Dawn, a $185,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale purchase by Coffee Pot Stables, produced a filly by McKinzie this season. Sales history: $185,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $79,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Joel Politi; B-Coffee Pot Stables (KY); T-Thomas M. Amoss. The post Twirling Candy’s Kimchi Cat Graduates at the Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Protest SHANE BAXTER | Otago 11 July; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. The post 8-14 July 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Driver Penalties S Thornley | NZ Metropolitan 12 July; careless driving; fined $200. W House | NZ Metropolitan 12 July (heard NZ Metropolitan 14 July); careless driving; fined $400. Horse Penalties ALWAYS B YOU | Auckland 12 July; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. JACKS MATE | NZ Metropolitan 12 July; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. Protest EYELINER | NZ Metropolitan 12 July; denied a fair start; declared a non-runner. The post 8-14 July 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Rider Penalties K Asano | Waikato 10 July; use of whip; fined $250. L Chief Stipelas | Wanganui 11 July; failed to make weight; fined $200. T Mitchell | Whangarei 13 July; careless riding; suspended 27-31 July inclusive. S Spratt | Whangarei 13 July; use of whip; fined $500. K Asano | Whangarei 13 July; medical clearance required. N Downs | Wellington 13 July; careless riding; suspended 14 July – 3 August inclusive. H McNeill | Wellington 13 July; celebratory gesture prior to winning post; fined $500. K Hercock | Wellington 13 July; medical clearance required. Trainer Penalty J Lupton | Wanganui 11 July; late rider declaration; fined $50. Horse Penalties PAX MUNDI | Waikato 10 July; lame; veterinary clearance required. ULTIMATE FOCUS | Waikato 10 July; late scratching on veterinary advice; veterinary clearance required. WAITERIMU | Waikato 10 July; late scratching after failing to load; must complete trial. AUTHENTIC AMANI | Wanganui 11 July; unsatisfactory performance; must complete trial. PIPPY | Whangarei 13 July; difficult to load; must complete trial. MASTER COURTSMAN | Wellington 13 July; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. The post 8-14 July 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

Trainer Chad Brown, who won his 150th Grade I race Saturday with repeat winner Whitebeam (GB) (Caravaggio) in the GI Diana Stakes, is already looking forward to the next starts for his stable's biggest runners. Of note, Gina Romantica (Into Mischief), just edged out for second in the Diana, could be headed to face the boys in the GI Fourstardave Handicap Aug. 10 along with stablemates Chili Flag (Fr) (Cityscape {GB}) and Whitebeam. “Chili Flag and Whitebeam are certainly horses you could consider for the Fourstardave depending who is running and such,” said Brown. “Gina Romantica was only beaten a little over a length in the Breeders' Cup Mile by Master of The Seas, so I guess it's in play – we'll see.” Another Brown-trained runner targeting the Fourstardave could be GIII Kelso Stakes winner and 'TDN Rising Star' Carl Spackler (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}). “He ran terrific. I was so happy to see him come back into form. Now that I was able to observe this race yesterday and tie it into his training and his affinity for Saratoga, I have to believe that his race during Belmont Stakes week here where he didn't fire must have been a bit of a hangover from that challenging trip off a layoff at Churchill.” Another 'Rising Star' for Brown, Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) continued preparations over the weekend for the GII Jim Dandy Stakes with a solo half-mile work over the Oklahoma training track in :48 2/5. “It was more of the same,” said Brown of Sierra Leone. “I'm liking what I'm seeing. He worked super – very similar to his last couple of works and he galloped out with a lot of energy. I couldn't be happier with the way he's moving. In observing the horse as he's changed and matured with more races under his belt, I wanted to change a couple things about my approach with him – minor changes – and that [working solo] was one of them. I wanted to see how he reacted to it and I'm very pleased with how it's going.” Sierra Leone works Sunday morning at Saratoga | Sarah Andrew The Jim Dandy will serve as a prep for the GI Travers Stakes where Sierra Leone will join another stablemate on the day's card in Domestic Product (Practical Joke) who targets the GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial and took the GIII Dwyer Stakes July 6 at Aqueduct off short rest. “I subbed him in there [the Dwyer] and he ran the best race of his career, certainly. It makes sense to keep him at one turn at this point. Now that he has had two races in three weeks, I'll freshen him up and run in the Jerkens – it worked with the sire.” Also coming off a noteworthy weekend at Saratoga is trainer Todd Pletcher who saddled Illuminare (City of Light) and Miss Justify (Justify) to wins but was forced to scratch the morning-line favorite for the Sanford in Mentee (City of Light) due to a fever Saturday morning. “He's much better this morning,” said Pletcher on Sunday. “His temperature was normal, so knock on wood with a little bit of good fortune, he'll be back on track pretty soon.” Pletcher has a trio of runners looking towards the GI Haskell Stakes at Monmouth including 'TDN Rising Star' and champion 2-year-old male Fierceness (City of Light), 'TDN Rising Star' Mindframe (Constitution) and Tuscan Sky (Vino Rosso). “As of right now and speaking to the connections, the plan is to enter all three in the Haskell. We'll take that next step and then assess how everything is shaping up.” The post Brown, Pletcher Look Forward After Big Opening Saturday At Saratoga appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Charlie Appleby has issued a positive bulletin on Notable Speech (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) as the Classic winner continues his preparation for the G1 Sussex Stakes at Goodwood on Wednesday, July 31. The impressive 2,000 Guineas scorer ran no sort of race when last seen forfeiting his unbeaten record in the G1 St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot, ultimately finishing seventh of eight runners in a race won by the Newmarket runner-up, Rosallion (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}). That performance was simply too bad to be true according to Appleby, who is expecting his charge to bounce back at Goodwood after he came through his latest piece of work with flying colours. “He worked on Saturday and I was pleased with him,” the dual champion trainer said of Notable Speech. “It was on soft ground which was testing for him but he worked well. It's all systems go towards the Sussex now. “I sat in the office the other morning with William [Buick, jockey] and we spoke in depth about him. We've been through him with a fine toothcomb and we've not found anything. Horses that campaign at that level, you often find something that needs a little bit of work because those at that level try harder, but he was as clean as a whistle. “We've just got to put a line through it and we'll see where we are come the Sussex, but he pleased in his work and we're looking towards the Sussex. It's a track that we feel would suit our fella–he's a traveller. “We've seen him at Kempton, we've seen him at Newmarket, but I thought Ascot's turning mile would suit him as well. But we'll probably never get to the bottom of it and now we move forward. If he'd finished third you just say 'that's as good as he is' but we've just not turned up. All the form, as we know, is rock solid.” The post Notable Speech Expected to Deliver at Goodwood after Royal Ascot Disappointment appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for the Toronto area July 14, Woodbine has made the decision in consultation with the HBPA and the commissioned veterinarian to cancel Sunday's live racing.View the full article

More than 30 jockeys competed for points for their home countries during the July 13 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis in support of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.View the full article

Paddington and Chaldean, the latest star shuttlers added to the New Zealand stallion ranks, have been well received by breeders on both sides of the Tasman as the pair look to make their mark in Australasia.View the full article

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This past week the racing has come a distant second in the minds of many when set against the tragedy that has befallen the family of racing commentator John Hunt. Such an appalling act of cruelty is impossible to contemplate, especially when it concerns someone who is so popular and respected. In any workplace there are divisions and squabbles. What unites the racing press room in Britain is the unquestionable fact that John is not only a talented professional but a thoroughly decent man; a friend to so many. He and his daughter Amy will need all those friends as they attempt to come to terms with their immense loss and to rebuild their lives. One friend, John's fellow broadcaster Matt Chapman, has started a campaign to raise funds to help them in this process. If you wish to make a donation, you can do so via this link. At racecourses across the country, a minute's silence was observed as a mark of respect to John's wife Carol and their daughters, Hannah and Louise, who died on Tuesday. Jockeys wore black armbands throughout the week and at York a book of condolence placed outside the weighing-room swiftly filled with messages. On Sky Sports Racing on Saturday Matt relayed a message from John which was both inspiring and extraordinary in its strength and stoicism. It read, “Notwithstanding the horrid evil that swept through our lives, wreaking devastation on an unimaginable scale, the counter to that has been the breathtaking messages of support, some of which are still to be read. Amy, my eldest daughter, has been magnificently inspirational with her control and support for me which I am trying, trying so hard, to replicate. “Every message has felt so important – the same as a reassuring hug. “We know people are worried about us. We will get through this.” This week we remember also the former jockey and breeze-up rider Valdi de Souza, who died in an accident at Grove Stud, where he was a valued and longstanding member of Brendan Holland's team. “He absolutely adored horses and, when he was on a horse's back, that was his home,” said Brendan in a moving tribute in TDN on Friday. It has been a week of terrible sadness, and to the Hunt and de Souza families all of us at TDN offer our heartfelt condolences. Greenhills Far and Away Katie Walsh took only two horses to the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-up Sale this year under her Greenhills Farm consignment – a colt by New Bay (GB) and a filly by Havana Grey (GB). Both were bought for Anthony Stroud, at 525,000gns apiece, and while those are hefty price tags, one is already a Group 2 winner and the other is unbeaten in two starts and looks a Group winner in waiting. Arabian Dusk (GB) was bought by Stroud for Shaikh Duaij Al Khalifa of Bahrain and is trained by Simon and Ed Crisford. Having run placed in both a maiden and the Listed Maureen Brittain Empress Fillies' Stakes, she returned to the July Course on Friday for a storming victory in the G2 Duchess of Cambridge Stakes. The win was also notable as a first Group success for Harry Davies, one of the rising stars of the weighing-room. The previous week, Anno Domini, the New Bay colt bought for Godolphin, landed his second win in a Sandown novice contest for Charlie Appleby. The half-brother to this season's Poule d'Essai des Pouliches runner-up Kathmandu (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) looks destined for Pattern company next. It is easy to think of Stroud simply as 'Godolphin's man' but he has long had a wide range of clients to look after, and his good week got even better when Mill Stream (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), whom be bought for former trainer and breeder Peter Harris as a yearling, became the latest Group 1 winner for his talented trainer Jane Chapple-Hyam in the July Cup. Stroud also bought the third home in that race, last year's dual Group 1 winner Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), who had topped the Craven Sale of 2023. Gleneagles a Versatile Option Gleneagles has been at stud for nine seasons now, so it is not as if he has burst onto the scene, but it always better to burn slowly for longer, and that is exactly what the 12-year-old son of Galileo (Ire) is doing. Within seven days, he has been responsible for last Sunday's Deutsches Derby winner Palladium (Ger) followed by the July Cup victory of Mill Stream. Few stallions are capable of such high-class versatility. It calls to mind a memorable 2006 for Mark Of Esteem (Ire), the year in which he was represented by both the Derby winner Sir Percy (GB) and the Nunthorpe and Haydock Sprint Cup winner Reverence (GB). (Let's not forget what a mighty horse Reverence was for his owner-breeders Gary and Lesley Middlebrook and trainer Eric Alston: in 42 starts he won 10 times, adding the G2 Temple Stakes and G3 Flying Five to his two Group 1 wins. Splendid.) Credit must also be given to Mill Stream's dam, Swirral Edge (GB) (Hellvelyn {GB}), the pride of the Murphy family's Redpender Stud. With her first foal she produced the G2 Richmond Stakes winner Asymmetric (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), who now resides at Starfield Stud in Ireland. Mill Stream has now taken the family to the next level. Gleneagles also has several more of the top three-year-olds in Europe in the Aga Khan's Calandagan (Ire), who blitzed his rivals in the G2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot, and Ambiente Friendly (Ire), who was second in the Derby and third in the Irish Derby. Mill Stream's July Cup win means that two members of Steve Parkin's Branton Court Stud broodmare band have benefited from a Group 1 sprint update in during the past year after they were both bought relatively inexpensively on the same day in 2022. On Parkin's behalf, Joe Foley bought Swirral Edge's dam Pizzarra (GB) (Shamardal) for 30,000gns as well as Approaching Autumn (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) for 35,000gns. The latter is now better known as the dam of last year's G1 Nunthorpe Stakes winner Live In The Dream (Ire) (Prince Of Lir {Ire}). Having already enjoyed a homebred Classic winner this year in Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Branton Court Stud could also bask in further glory at York on Saturday as the breeder of Fitri Hay's Listed City Walls Stakes winner Starlust (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}). His half-sister and fellow Listed winner Queen Of Desire (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) was sold in foal to Dullingham Park's first-season stallion Shaquille (GB) last week at Tattersalls for 42,000gns. Stallions in the News It has also been a notable week for Kingman (GB), Lope De Vega (Ire) and Caravaggio. The latter, who now resides at the Japan Bloodhorse Breeders Association stallion stud, had a transatlantic Group/Grade 1 double when Porta Fortuna (Ire) continued her merry romp through the season by winning the Falmouth Stakes, followed a day later by Juddmonte's Whitebeam landing back-to-back triumphs in the Diana Stakes at Saratoga. Lope De Vega was also represented on the Saratoga card by Carl Spackler (Ire), winner of the GIII Kelso Stakes. The four-year-old, bred by Fifth Avenue Bloodstock, clearly has a liking for the Spa as he won two graded stakes at Saratoga in 2023. A handicap it may be, but the John Smith's Cup, which was run at York on Saturday, is one of the most coveted and competitive races of the season, and Lope De Vega duly provided the one-two in that race when Shadwell's Enfjaar (Ire) led home Sheikh Mohammed Obaid's Botanical (Ire), both of whom are trained by Roger Varian. One tends to think of the offspring of Kingman as being best at up to around 1m2f but the Chief Stipehty Alsakib (GB) showed true grit when winning the 1m6f G3 John Smith's Silver Cup for PJ McDonald and Andrew Balding. It has been a terrific week for the Balding team, with 10 winners including two Group 3s at York – Flora Of Bermuda (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) won the Summer Stakes – and a Listed win at Chester for Al Shabab Storm (GB) (Advertise {Ire}). On Saturday, Kingman's son Quddwah (GB) remained unbeaten when continuing a good week for the Crisfords by winning the G2 Summer Mile under Callum Shepherd, who gained some compensation for the disappointing news earlier that day that his G2 Hardwicke Stakes winner Isle Of Jura (Ire) had been ruled out of the remainder of the season through injury. Quddwah, now four, is only lightly raced, having run twice last year and twice this, but the colt out of the G1 Dubai Duty Free winner Sajjhaa (GB) (King's Best) has clearly inherited plenty of ability from both sides of his pedigree. Kingman has now passed the marker of 50 Group winners. Whistlejacket Rides Again The 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, whose various achievements included being Lord of the Bedchamber to George II and twice being elected prime minister of Britain, was also the owner of the original Whistlejacket, a grandson of the Godolphin Arabian. Foaled in 1749, the chestnut stallion is the subject of one of the most arresting paintings by George Stubbs which now hangs in the National Gallery in London. The huge portrait was originally commissioned by the Marquess of Rockingham for his stately home in Yorkshire, Wentworth Woodhouse, which has its own 'Whistlejacket Room'. Along with his political duties, Rockingham, also known as Charles Watson-Wentworth, was a noted art collector and racehorse owner, which means he would have had plenty in common, had their paths crossed, with Peter Brant, the owner of the horse who most recently has been bestowed with the name Whistlejacket. Appropriately, he too is a chestnut, and the Irish-bred son of No Nay Never is, fortunately, also a good 'un. The original Whistlejacket was famed for winning over four miles at York and being retired to stud at the age of 10. His namesake, trained by Aidan O'Brien, is just two but has so far won the Listed First Flier Stakes and G2 July Stakes, so the half-brother to Little Big Bear is at least proving worthy of carrying such an historic name. Long may he run, though perhaps not over four miles, or for the next eight years. Classic Family to the Fore Once More Sosie (Ire) became not only the 14th winner of the Grand Prix de Paris for his trainer Andre Fabre but the Wertheimer-bred son of Sea The Stars (Ire) is also the latest Group 1 winner for a tremendous family which boasts at least four German Classic winners since the turn of this century. Samum (Ger), Schiaparelli (Ger) and Salve Regina (Ger), three full-siblings all by Monsun (Ger), collectively won the Deutsches Derby twice and Preis der Diana once. (The filly Salve Regina was also second in the Deutsches Derby). Their dam Sacarina (GB) (Old Vic {GB}) was mated with Monsun at least six times and two further full-siblings to the afore-named have also made their mark at broodmares. The unraced Sanwa (Ger) is the dam of wide-margin Deutsches Derby winner Sea The Moon (Ger) who in turn is the sire of last year's Deutsches Derby and Preis der Diana winners, Fantastic Moon (Ger) and Muskoka (Ger). Sea The Moon shares his sire with Sosie, whose dam Sosia (Ger) is out of Sahel (Ger), yet another daughter of Monsun and Sacarina. Mamma Mia! Extraordinarily, there was no Flat racing in Britain or Ireland on Sunday, but at Chantilly the G2 Prix Robert Papin felt more British than French. Six of the seven runners had been sent across the Channel from English stables, with the other, Korisa (Ire), trained in Italy by Melania Cascione. The juvenile contest was won by Arabie (GB), trained by Karl Burke, who makes easy work of mopping up French group races, but the entries beg the question: where on earth are the French two-year-olds? Arabie delivered a posthumous hurrah for his sire Dandy Man (Ire), and he is the son of a tremendous broodmare in Robert Cornelius's Mamma Morton (Ire) (Elnadim), who has produced 12 winners from 13 runners, including last year's G3 Nell Gwyn Stakes winner Mammas Girl (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}). Arabie was bought for 92,000gns by Federico Barberini on behalf of Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi, who also owned his Listed-winning half-brother Master Of War (GB) (Compton Place {GB}). The post Seven Days: Sorrow appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horseshoe Indianapolis took part in an evening of activities linked to the World Jockey Challenge Saturday with funds and awareness being raised for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF). “We are honored and proud to support the jockeys who ride our horses,” said Vice President of the Indiana Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Jeri Harmon. “These jockeys are part of our business, so being able to assist with such a worthy cause is important to all the owners and breeders in our organization.” The Indiana Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), the night's title sponsor, awarded a $10,000 check to the PDJF while the ITOBA and Horseshoe Indy each presented an additional $2,500. A further $1,500 was given by the Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana. “We represent the horsemen on the backstretch, and this is an important cause for our organization annually,” said Executive Director of the Indiana HBPA Tim Glyshaw. “Jockeys are very important to our industry, so we are glad to provide this donation.” The post Saturday Night Fundraiser At Horseshoe Indy Benefits PDJF appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Woodbine has canceled Sunday's race card due to the extreme heat forecasted for the Toronto area. The release noted that the decision was made in consultation with the HBPA and the commissioned veterinarian with the safety of the horses and all racing participants a top priority. The Victoria Stakes has been rescheduled to Friday, July 19. Live racing at Woodbine is scheduled to return on Thursday, July 18 with first post at 4:50 p.m. The post Heat Forces Woodbine To Cancel Sunday Card appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) reported record commingling turnover of HK$28.8 billion as the 2023/24 season concluded at Sha Tin on Sunday, with 26 countries and more than 70 partners now commingling on Hong Kong racing. That total represented a 13.7% increase on the 2022/23 season, while overall turnover on simulcasting for the season was also up by 8.7% to HK$12.8 billion as Hong Kong continued to offer wagering on the very best of world racing through the World Pool. This year the number of World Pool races increased from 175 to 258, with the highlight being the expansion of the World Pool to Australia. World Pool turnover was up by 57.1% on last season. In total, Hong Kong racing fans enjoyed 88 race meetings this season, including seven twilight fixtures, comprising 831 Hong Kong races and 368 overseas simulcast races. Total racing wagering turnover for the season was HK$134.7 billion–a 4.5% decrease on the 2022/23 season–with the Hong Kong market being impacted significantly by the economic downturn according to Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, chief executive officer of the HKJC. “Under such a challenging economic situation, our overall season racing turnover is satisfactory,” Engelbrecht-Bresges summed up. “While the Club will continue to grow and expand its overseas customer base, the decline in local racing wagering turnover underlines that it must constantly engage and re-engage with Hong Kong racing fans.” Local racing fans were treated to some outstanding action on the track during the 2023/24 season, including a thrilling battle for the Hong Kong trainers' championship between Francis Lui and Pierre Ng which went right down to the wire. Trailing 67-66 at the start of Sunday's action at Sha Tin, Lui turned the deficit around by saddling four winners on the card to Ng's two, with the final scoreline standing at 70-69 in Lui's favour after his Patch Of Theta won the concluding race of the season. “Finally,” Lui, 65, said of winning his first championship. “Racing is full of excitement. In the middle of the season, everybody would think Pierre–he has won so many races–that he would not be easy to catch. “Luckily, I had a couple of three-year-olds with good quality who can win a race. It was very hard, whenever I got close with Pierre, he ran again. Like today, I thought I had good chances, but Pierre still won two races.” Asked how he would celebrate, Lui added, “I can take a sleep first.” On Friday, Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB})–the winner of five Group 1 races in three different jurisdictions in 2023/24–was named Hong Kong's Horse of the Year, while Zac Purton was crowned champion jockey for the seventh time following a six-timer at Sunday's season finale, taking his overall tally to 130 wins. Angus Chung won the Tony Cruz Award for the best-performed homegrown jockey with 46 wins, edging out four-time winner Vincent Ho (41). Reflecting further on the season, Engelbrecht-Bresges said, “Our world-class racing is truly an international brand in Hong Kong. I am deeply satisfied to see the joy and pride our champion horses, jockeys and trainers bring to racing fans not just in Hong Kong but around the world. “These achievements are only possible because of the significant investment of our owners. Collectively, these achievements are a wonderful endorsement of our strategy to develop our racing to become world class. “In addition, we have long-term strategies to attract the best racing talent from around the world in combination with developing the best horses and the best home-grown talent. There is no better proof of this than the thrilling contest this season between Francis Lui and Pierre Ng for the trainer's title.” The post Records Broken as Hong Kong Brings the Curtain Down on its 2023/24 Season appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Racing's pledge to support John Hunt after his wife and two daughters were killed in a crossbow attack has led to the creation of a GoFundMe page. Carol Hunt, 61, along with daughters, Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at their Hertfordshire home on Tuesday, with Kyle Clifford, 26, subsequently being arrested on suspicion of their murders. On Saturday, the BBC 5 Live commentator and Sky Sports Racing presenter, along with his third daughter Amy, said in a statement, “The devastation we are experiencing cannot be put into words.” The GoFundMe page–set up with the blessing of the Hunt family by racing broadcaster Matt Chapman and Betway's head of communications Chad Yeomans–aims to raise £50,000 to support the family. On Sunday afternoon it had already passed the £18,000 mark. Writing on the page, Chapman said, “It's with a heavy heart that this GoFundMe is set up for the Hunt family after the horrific events in Bushey, Hertfordshire, on July 9. “Carol Hunt, 61, Hannah Hunt, 28, and Louise Hunt, 25, were murdered while at the home they loved. “They are the wife and children of much-loved sports commentator John Hunt, widely seen as one of the most talented and nicest blokes you could meet. Also a true family man. Hunty has always oozed decency. “This GoFundMe page has the blessing of John and his family. I am sure, like me, you have been left numb by what has happened. “I want to help. What can I do? That is a question many of you will be asking and have asked John in hundreds/thousands of messages that have meant so much to those involved. “Well, what we can do is raise as much money as possible for the Hunt family, in particular daughter Amy. On the back of the horror, I know John would so dearly love Amy to be able to get through life without any financial worries. “Of course, during these devastating times life continues. If we can relieve any stress for the Hunts then why wouldn't we all do so? “This is a special family that has been left heartbroken. Please give anything you can to show them just how much we care and love them.” The post GoFundMe Launched in Support of John Hunt and Daughter Amy appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

He had to cover Chantilly's straight six furlongs in a time over a second faster than when taking the G3 Prix du Bois last month, but what would prove too difficult for others is far from a test for the highly progressive Arabie (GB) (Dandy Man {Ire}–Mamma Morton {Ire}, by Elnadim) as he enhanced his portfolio in Sunday's G2 Prix Robert Papin. In a renewal absent of any French-trained juveniles, it was the fellow British raider Celandine (GB) (Kingman {GB}) who pressed on from the outset but Mohamed Saeed Al Shahi's 11-10 favourite always had that Rockcliffe Stud homebred covered and when Jim Crowley sent him forward to edge it approaching the final furlong the writing was on the wall. Strong to the line, the latest successful Karl Burke cross-channel raider had 3/4 of a length to spare there over the strong-closing Shadow Army (GB) (Showcasing {GB}) as he denied Celandine the runner's-up spot by a short neck. Arabie steps up again! @karl_burke's two-year-old colt gets the better of Shadow Army to grab G2 glory in the Prix Robert Papin… pic.twitter.com/2vMmukXYdw — Sky Sports Racing (@SkySportsRacing) July 14, 2024 The post Dandy Man’s Arabie Leads British 1-2-3 in the Robert Papin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

His Highness The Aga Khan's hitherto unraced 2-year-old-filly Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}–Zarkamiya {Fr}, by Frankel {GB}), a granddaughter of the storied Zarkava, produced a stunning performance in Sunday's Prix de la Butte Blanche over seven furlongs at Chantilly and emulated her illustrious second dam by securing 'TDN Rising Star' status on debut. The well-backed 11-10 favourite settled into a smooth rhythm and tracked the leaders in fifth after the opening exchanges. Angled off the rail for a clear passage approaching the quarter-mile marker, she settled the contest in an instant when surging to the front at the furlong pole and powered clear in the closing stages to hit the line with an impressive four-length buffer back to Reine De Medicis (Ire) (Romanised {Ire}), herself a half-sister to this term's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains third Alcantor (Fr) (New Bay {GB}). Zarigana becomes the 13th Rising Star for her sire. “She's a classy filly and gave me a really good feeling,” said rider Mickael Barzalona. “She moved particularly well and picked up strongly. She needed the experience and will have learnt a lot from today. She sprinted from a long way out and maintained that speed all the way to the line. Hopefully, she has a big future ahead of her and I'm pretty sure connections will be happy with that performance.” Zarigana, half to a yearling filly by Dubawi (Ire), is the second foal and scorer produced by Listed Prix Thiberville victrix and G1 Prix Vermeille third Zarkamiya (Fr) (Frankel {GB}), herself kin to Group 1-winning sire Zarak (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}), Listed Prix Charles Laffitte victrix Zaykava (Fr) and to the dam of dual Group 3 winner Zeyrek (Fr) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). The January-foaled bay's second dam went unbeaten through a seven-race career, annexing the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe along the way. “Elle peut être une Zarkava avec encore plus de modèle…” L'œil du “maître entraîneur” Alain de Royer Dupré, entraîneur de la championne Zarkava, sous le charme de Zarigana, victorieuse ce dimanche à Chantilly. @AgaKhanStuds pic.twitter.com/b6xhQv9Tya — Equidia (@equidia) July 14, 2024 2nd-Chantilly, €30,000, Mdn, 7-14, unraced 2yo, f, 7fT, 1:28.81, g/s. ZARIGANA (IRE), f, 2, by Siyouni (Fr) 1st Dam: Zarkamiya (Fr) (SW & G1SP-Fr, $144,304), by Frankel (GB) 2nd Dam: Zarkava (Ire), by Zamindar 3rd Dam: Zarkasha (Ire), by Kahyasi (Ire) Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €15,000. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. O-H H The Aga Khan; B-H H The Aga Khan's Studs SC (GB); T-Francis-Henri Graffard; J-Mickael Barzalona. The post Siyouni’s Zarigana Attains TDN Rising Star Status With Chantilly Rout appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Exciting three-year-old Antipodean (NZ) (Derryn) extended his unbeaten record to seven wins in the RM$100,000 New Zealand Bloodstock 3YO Trophy over 1400m at Selangor racecourse in Malaysia on Saturday. The son of Derryn was a last start winner in the 3YO Pacific Cup (1200m) three weeks ago but had to do it the hard way but came through thanks to a superb ride by Singapore based Carlos Henrique. Drawn barrier eight in the field of 10, Antipodean was caught three-wide all the way till the home straight. The field then bunched up at the 400m with only four lengths separating the first and last runner. Eight horses were stretched across the track almost in a line approaching the 200m. Laxon took the lead shortly after but was quickly challenged by Antipodean who dashed to the front and kicked away with 150m to go. Military Flag (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) looked menacing at one stage but failed to make any headway in the closing stages, eventually beaten by the fast-finishing Graphjet Express (NZ) (Belardo) for second place. “He raced all the way on the bridle,” said Henrique who has ridden nine winners in Singapore this season. “The straight here is quite long and he hit the front earlier than I had wanted. He took the lead easily and then relaxed. So I had to work him hard towards the end. “It’s my first time here and I enjoyed the track. It’s an amazing chance to come today and I hope to come here more often.” “Antipodean is a special horse,” said Dunderdale. “Seven wins in-a-row is quite a feat. “He was caught wide throughout but credit to Carlos (Henrique) for not panicking and finished the race well.” It was a fitting result for the race’s sponsors as Antipodean was purchased by trainer Simon Dunderdale for NZ$23,000 from the draft of Regal Farm at the Ready To Run Sale in 2022. View the full article

Jasmine Fawcett continued her sterling run of form in the saddle collecting a double at Ruakaka on Saturday, headlined by Fly My Wey’s success in the ITM/GIB Whangarei Gold Cup Stayer’s Final (2100m). Riding for Mark Brosnan of Matamata, Fawcett reunited with Fly My Wey (NZ) (Sweynesse) following the gelding’s ninth placing in the far north a fortnight ago, having faded after a taxing trip four-wide over the staying distance. Lining up in the competitive final, Fly My Wey closed an $11.90 chance with last year’s winner Bosch on top at $5.30, followed by the in-form Blue Sky At Night ($7). Fawcett ensured the son of Sweynesse wouldn’t have a repeat of last start settling one-off the fence in fourth, allowing him to stride out in a comfortable rhythm while Chilli Con Khan controlled the tempo. Still travelling strongly, Fawcett opted to slide outside the leaders approaching the home turn and he continued to extend that margin down the straight, powering clear of Bosch and a tough top-weight in Chevron with the final margin being 2 ½ lengths. Reflecting on the performance, Fawcett couldn’t have been happier with how the race panned out and anticipates the best is yet to come for the five-year-old. “His stable name is Baz and I’ve formed a really good connection with him as I’ve ridden him previously in gallops and races,” she said. “I knew coming around the corner at the 700 metre mark that he could sustain a good finish, so I let him pop out three-wide and head the leaders there and turning for home I had plenty underneath me. “He kicked really strongly at the finish and he felt great. He loves that course so I was really pleased with his efforts. “He will possibly be back at Ruakaka in two weeks’ time, there may be a race there for him but I’m not entirely sure, I haven’t spoken to Mark as yet. “I think he’s a genuine Cup horse, he’s taken a couple of years to mature to that distance because he’s run good miles in the past. He’s pretty versatile as well, he handles any sort of track conditions that you put him on.” Fawcett also saluted aboard Brosnan’s Diamond Jak at Te Rapa last Saturday, his support of the Northern hoop being a reflection of hard work behind the scenes. “I’m fortunate to be at Matamata where Mark is so I always asked if he needed a hand with gallops and what not, and because I was willing to do track work, he gave me opportunities,” she said. “We typically have the same opinions on how horses should be ridden so it works really well.” Out of a four-win mare Fly Silca Fly, Fly My Wey was purchased via gavelhouse.com in 2020 for $3800 and has gone on to win four races from 34 starts and over $130,000 in stakes. Fawcett also had plenty of praise to give for Vegas Queen, a well-related juvenile filly who earned her maiden success with a promising performance in the ITM/GIB 2YO Race (1200m) for local trainers Ken Rae and Krystal Williams. “I think we’re going to see bright things from this filly. I think she wants further and 1200m was almost too short for her yesterday, but she had the ability to get through that really well,” Fawcett said. “I’m hoping Kenny will pick some black-type races for her in the future, I’m interested to see what he decides to do with her.” Fawcett established a successful record with Rae dating back to her time as an apprentice jockey, and has earned 23 successes with the stable since Williams entered into partnership. “Kenny has supported me since I was a four-kilo claimer, my first ride for him was on a horse called Major Tom who won that day and he’s just continued to support me ever since,” Fawcett said. “His horses love Ruakaka and usually are presented well and ready to win. It’s been a great connection over the years I’ve been riding.” With just a couple of weeks left in the season, Fawcett is taking every opportunity to reach 70 winners while also being just two adrift of the 300 mark over her career. “My agent and I set a goal of five winners per month which I was focussed and determined to achieve, and I’ve over-achieved that goal so I’ll be making some new ones for next season,” she said. “I’m only a couple of wins off 300 which is a great milestone as well. “I’ve got Pukekohe, Hastings, Rotorua and Oamaru this week, and have a couple of nice rides including in the two-year-old race at Hastings for Glenn Old. “I’m also on a horse at Rotorua called Social Climber that I’m looking forward to riding. She won her last trial and looks to be a progressive type of filly.” View the full article