Wandering Eyes

The New York Racing Association has moved the March 23 eight-race card at Aqueduct Racetrack to March 24 due to a strong coastal storm forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area beginning late March 22 and throughout Saturday.View the full article

Jason DaCosta, a former leading trainer in Jamaica, has been suspended 15 days after his runner Poker Partner tested positive for gabapentin last July in a post-race test at Presque Isle Downs.View the full article

By Jonny Turner The road to the Rowe Cup starts at Addington tonight for defending champion Love N The Port and his best mate Majestic Man. The pair are the best of friends off the track but fierce rivals on it and they set to begin a one-way path to Alexandra Park. Majestic Man (20m) and Love N The Port (10m) make up a powerful trio trainer Phil Williamson brings to race 6 on Friday night, alongside Jimmy Carter (10m). When lining up from a 10m handicap, Love N The Port starts for the first time since January when he went down narrowly to Jimmy Carter in Group 3 company. He’s a $1.90 favourite in the six horse field. The trotter hasn’t trialled ahead of his return but Williamson thinks the horse is ready to run a nice race. “I am happy with him and I would be surprised if he didn’t run a pretty nice race.” “He is on his way back up to Auckland, it won’t be easy this year with all the Aussie horses, but we will head up there and give it a go.” Though Jimmy Carter beat Love N The Port home in their last meeting at Ascot Park, Williamson notes there is a big difference in their return match-up. “Jimmy was off the front at Invercargill which was a big help.” “It will be a lot hard for him, starting off level marks with Love N The Port.” “He is well and hopefully he can go a good race, but he has to bring his manners which is always the big thing with him.” Majestic Man is also on a path towards the Rowe Cup, starting at Addington on Friday night. The Group 1 event is set to be the stage for the final chapter in the trotter’s incredible career. “It is his last campaign, we have made the decision that win, lose or draw, the Rowe Cup will be his last start.” “I have been really happy with him and I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes a very good race this week.” “He hasn’t had much luck lately, he has been chasing from handicaps and running some of the best sectionals in the race.” “I am expecting him to be getting home pretty good and he might be able to get past the lot of them.” The Williamson barn also lines up both Aroha Kenny and Our Pinocchio in race 8 on Friday night. Aroha Kenny comes into the event on the back of a run of six placings as she chases down a deserved win. “She has been racing great and I will just be happy if she goes another nice race, which I am expecting her to do,” Williamson said. Our Pinocchio comes into race 8 following a creditable last start third. View the full article

Tina Marie Bond, recently elected president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA), added the office of president of the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (THA) to her duties after the THA's annual meeting and election Mar. 19-20 in Florida. “It's an honor to be elected president of such an esteemed collective,” said Bond, who is the first woman ever to helm the organization. “THA is at the forefront of collaborative decision-making and policy implementation on issues such as racehorse aftercare, equine safety and welfare, and protecting the integrity of our sport. I look forward to leading the organization as it addresses the challenges that horsemen and women face on local, regional, and national levels.” In other THA officer elections, Chris Block and David Richardson were named vice presidents; Michael Musto was named treasurer; and Bessie Gruwell will serve as secretary. The post Tina Bond is New THA President appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Former Steinhoff International Chief Executive Markus Jooste has died at the age of 63, the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Jooste, who was at one point heavily involved on the worldwide racing scene through his Mayfair Speculators, died of an alleged self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was fined R475 million (£19,937,078/€23,234,382/$25,229,382) for accounting fraud–due on or before Apr. 19–by South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The regulator found that Jooste had published “false or misleading financial statements” following an investigation into the matter. Jooste was also ordered to pay R10 million to reimburse the FSCA for their expenses incurred during their investigation into Steinhoff. Originally, Jooste resigned from his Steinoff role in December of 2017, following an investigation by the retail holding company into accounting irregularities. The company lost the majority of its value following his departure. However, in 2023 Steinhoff did start a debt restructuring plan to avoid bankruptcy, among other initiatives. The post Former Steinhoff International Chief Executive Markus Jooste Dies At 63 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With a strong coastal storm predicted to impact the New York metropolitan area Friday evening and into the majority of Saturday, Aqueduct has moved the Saturday card to Sunday, officials at the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced Thursday. Highlighted by the $100,000 Biogio's Rose S., Saturday's eight-race card will move in its entirety to Sunday, while the original Sunday races will be carded as extras beginning Thursday, Mar 28. First post Sunday will be 1:20 p.m. EDT. Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting on Saturday. The post Aqueduct Moves Saturday Card to Sunday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The X-Ray Files series, now in its second year and presented in cooperation with the Consignors and Breeders Association, uses conversations with buyers and sellers to contribute to the discussion on radiographic findings and their impact on sales and racetrack success. Ocala horseman David Scanlon is not just a leading 2-year-old consignor, but he has also built an impressive list of training graduates for leading owners like Godolphin, Coolmore, Don Alberto, and Calumet Farm. In both capacities, Scanlon's operation is well represented on this year's GI Kentucky Derby trail. He was in charge of the early training of leading Derby contender Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) and his Scanlon Training & Sales pinhooked GIII Gotham S. runner-up Just a Touch (Justify). Whether he is training a horse for a client to race or one of his own destined for resale, Scanlon said they all start with the same training regimen. “When we go through the breaking and basic training, pretty much everyone is on the same schedule,” Scanlon said. “Everybody goes through getting acquainted with the rider, getting ridden, from small round pens to paddocks, to big fields, to the racetrack. So that's usually our technique that we use and that's pretty much standard for all of our horses.” Eventually the sales calendar forces the two groups to diverge in their training. “With a lot of these racehorses, especially for my higher-end clients, these horses who are going to be late summer or Saratoga classic horses, we will plan their work schedules to start much later. Whereas, with the 2-year-olds, I will look at a sales date and then I start to work backwards from the breeze show dates. I want to start a couple of months away and say I am going to start my light schedules here and at this point, we need to be doing this with him and going this fast.” Sierra Leone | Hodges Photography / Lou Hodges, Jr. But plotting out a course for his pinhook prospects necessarily begins in the fall when Scanlon and his team are shopping at the yearling sales. Without the seemingly limitless budget of some of those high-end clients, he has learned what corners he can cut while still finding success the following spring in the sales ring. “It's really hard to get everything for us,” Scanlon said. “The old saying, checking all the boxes, if they have a real high-end fancy pedigree, and they also have a great body and conformation, that's usually going to be hard for a pinhooker to buy. You are usually going to get beat by an end-user.” Buying on a budget over the years has led Scanlon to accept certain conformational flaws, but always in the context of the entire horse. “The one thing we always look for, say a horse's conformation isn't perfect, they may toe in, they may toe out or they are a little offset in the knees, you still want them to have a big, athletic walk and see how they walk through it,” Scanlon said. “Maybe we are going to buy a horse that is a little bit off-set in the knees, but he ends up walking through it really well. If I am looking at a horse and he is toed in, but he walks really well through it, I may forgive that horse. But if he comes at me and he has a lot of action in his walk–like a wing, as they say–that's not good. That horse may not be a good mover or a galloper, too. If they don't walk through it well, then they don't move as well.” That winnowing process that pinhookers are forced to use at the yearling sales in the fall makes for outstanding offerings at the 2-year-old sales, according to Scanlon. “Some of the best horse people I know have basically gone through and already short-listed horses,” he said of the pinhookers. “We look at thousands of yearlings all year and go ahead with what we've discovered as athletes. Year in and year out, you always see at the top of the standings, horses that the top 10 pinhookers have picked out. I don't think it's a coincidence that they are, every year, some of the best 2-year-olds in the country. It's our job and what we've done for a long time. We have done this so many times, we know what really works and what doesn't. Sometimes when you just have an open check book, maybe it means a little bit more to us, it's how we make our living. It's very important to know what works and what doesn't.” Scanlon-trained colt by Constitution sells for $800,000 at last week's OBS March sale | Photos by Z While innuendo and speculation continue to swirl around the 2-year-old sales, Scanlon said he thinks the sales companies have made impressive progress in regulating both the horses and their sellers. “I think the sales companies are really doing a good job, especially in the last two years,” he said. “I don't think people are actually highlighting enough how far the sales companies have come with their medication rules. It was really a little more open a few years ago, but in the last two years, they have really tried to adopt rules that come along a little bit more in line with what HISA is trying to tell the racing public. Can you always do a little bit more? I am sure you can. And I think that is what they are working on. I do believe there is a lot of disclosure in the sale. “With some of the stuff they've been talking about, like Clenbuterol, I just feel like that is something that doesn't have a place anymore. We don't even keep that on the farm anymore, for any use. It's one of those things that, with the way the world is now, it's just something we don't need to have around here knowing it's frowned upon and the penalties.” Asked if there were any changes he would like to see, Scanlon said, “I think the sales companies not being so lenient on some of the guys who do have violations. Enough slaps on the wrist, if you have this many, that's it. You're not going to be able to sell. I do feel like some of the rules with people who have multiple violations will need to be more stringent in the future, just to give people a little more confidence going forward.” And what advice would he give to potential buyers at the juvenile sales? “I think the buyers need to educate themselves,” he said. “I think buyers need to realize, when they come to these sales, they need to do a little bit of homework, too, on the people they are doing business with. Spend some time, go through the results. To me, when you go ahead and open the TDN, or if you see guys who are selling multiple winners, guys who have been around for a long time and have sold a lot of winners, they have been established. Ask around and know who you are dealing with. Those are the kind of people I think you want to do business with. I'm not saying everybody doesn't deserve a shot to start a business, but some of these guys can be fly by night. You want to take your time with that.” Despite the issues that still need to be confronted, Scanlon stressed it was important to appreciate the gains that have already been made. “I think sometimes in this sport, we are facing a lot of challenges right now, but I don't think we always stop to look at how far we've actually come in the last few years,” he said. “I do think the 2-year-old sales companies are really trying to work together to improve the sport as far as medication and how it all comes together.” To view the entire 2023 X-Ray Files series, click here. The post The X-Ray Files, Season 2: David Scanlon appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

North Light, winner of the 2004 Epsom Derby (G1), and a stallion on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, was euthanized March 20 due to complications of laminitis. The 23-year-old stallion will be laid to rest at Adena South in Ocala, Fla.View the full article

After a disappointing Oaklawn Park debut in 2023, Rocket Can returned to the winner's circle for the first time in more than a year in the 10th race March 16 for jockey Flavien Prat, Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, and owner Frank Fletcher.View the full article

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If Helios Express (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}) is to add Sunday's HK$26-million (£2.63 million/US$3.33 million) BMW Hong Kong Derby to his victories in the Hong Kong Classic Mile and Hong Kong Classic Cup, he will have to do so from gate 13 in a field of 14 4-year-olds in the 2000-metre domestic centrepiece Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse. The 102-rater is one of three in the race for four-time Derby-winning conditioner John Size, who will also send out Classic Cup third Ensued (Lemon Drop Kid) with Ryan Moore from barrier 12 and the longshot Simple Hedge (Aus) (Sebring {Aus}) from the six with Antoine Hamelin at the controls. “I'll have to have a look at the race, see what the jocks think and try and work it out,” the Aussie ex-pat commented. “They haven't done me any favours yet. Size also provided an update on Helios Express, who has overcome a bacterial infection in a hoof. “The horse (Helios Express) is fine, he galloped [Thursday] morning and he looks good.” With a win, Helios Express would join Rapper Dragon (Aus) (Street Boss) and Golden Sixty (Aus) (Medaglia d'Oro) as horses to sweep the 4-year-old Classics. Galaxy Express (Aus) (Wandjina {Aus}) will attempt to emulate Size's most recent Derby winner Ping Hai Star (NZ) (Nom de Jeu {NZ}) in stepping up from 1400 metres to the 2000 metres of the Derby. Prepared by the outstanding leading young trainer Pierre Ng, Galaxy Express will carry Blake Shinn, who will need to chart a course from the widest alley. Those drawn in the double digits would take some heart in the barrier draw statistics. Not only did Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}) prevail 12 months ago from the 14 hole, but since the turn of the century, the Derby winner has left from gates 10 and higher on no fewer than 10 occasions. Fay Fay (NZ) and Ambitious Dragon (NZ) also overcame the widest barrier. The top choices in the market have also generally performed well in the Derby, as only Voyage Bubble (45-1) and Vital King (NZ) (10-1, 2007) have returned double-digit mutuels. The Derby goes as race seven on a 10-race program with a scheduled post time of 4.15 local time (4:15am ET, 9:15 British time). Click here for the HKJC race form. The Hong Kong Derby cheat sheet will appear in Saturday's TDN Europe. 2024 Hong Kong Derby barrier draw: 1⃣ Star Mac 2⃣ Elliptical 3⃣ Chill Chibi 4⃣ Ka Ying Generation 5⃣ Beauty Crescent 6⃣ Simple Hedge 7⃣ Speed Dragon 8⃣ Unbelievable 9⃣ Chancheng Glory Massive Sovereign 1⃣1⃣ Helene Feeling 1⃣2⃣ Ensued 1⃣3⃣ Helios Express 1⃣4⃣… pic.twitter.com/gwQLcFWZrJ — HKJC Racing (@HKJC_Racing) March 21, 2024 The post Favourites Have It All To Do Following HK Derby Draw appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Gulfstream Park for Florida Derby Day on Saturday, Mar. 30. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has partnered with 1/ST RACING to have a variety of on-site activations during the day. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a named race on the Florida Derby Day undercard. Following the running of the race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections, including a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded blanket and gift bag branded merchandise. 1/ST RACING will promote accredited aftercare throughout the day. A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be on-site to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. 1/ST RACING has donated the Florida Derby Day VIP Experience where the winners will enjoy premium dining, access to the paddock, and more. Additionally, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is also the co-beneficiary for the Florida Derby Charity Golf Tournament alongside the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The charity golf tournament, hosted by 1/ST RACING, will be held on Monday, Mar. 25, at the Plantation Preserve Golf Course & Club. “1/ST RACING and Gulfstream Park are thrilled to have Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance return for Florida Derby Day,” said Steve Screnci, President of Racing and Business Development, 1/ST RACING. “We take great pride in supporting accredited aftercare and aim to further raise awareness and aid in the care of retired Thoroughbred racehorses.” “Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is honored to count supporters like 1/ST RACING and Gulfstream among our allies in advancing our mission,” said Emily Dresen, Director of Funding & Events at Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. “We eagerly anticipate a day filled with exciting races and the opportunity to enlighten racing fans about the importance of accredited aftercare.” The post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance to be Present for Florida Derby Day appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

North Light, winner of the 2004 Vodafone Epsom Derby (Gr. 1), and a stallion on both sides of the Atlantic, was euthanized on March 20 due to complications of laminitis. The 23-year-old stallion will be laid to rest at Adena South in Ocala, Fla.View the full article

The March 23 Fukuryu Stakes at Nakayama Racecourse has become a "Win and You're In" race for the Kentucky Derby (G1) with the victor earning the right of first refusal to compete in Louisville, Ky.View the full article

Dual Classic winner and champion 3-year-old colt I'll Have Another (Flower Alley) has been donated to Old Friends by owner Paul Reddam. The 14-year-old former stallion arrived to the Thoroughbred retirement farm Wednesday. “Welcoming I'll Have Another is an auspicious and historic moment for Old Friends,” said John Nicholson, president and CEO of Old Friends. “We are deeply grateful to Paul Reddam and Doug O'Neill for choosing Old Friends to care for this great champion and to celebrate his magnificent legacy with thousands of our annual visitors. Being able to welcome our fourth Kentucky Derby winner to retire at Old Friends is further tribute to the vision and values of our founder and my friend, Michael Blowen.” Reddam added, “It is fantastic that he will have a permanent home at Old Friends where everyone can visit him. There was a lot of concern when he went to Japan for stud duty and that is permanently put to rest with his return to Kentucky.” I'll Have Another is the fourth GI Kentucky Derby and GI Preakness S. winner to be retired to the farm. The other three are Silver Charm, War Emblem, and Charismatic. “I'll Have Another is an amazing horse–very blue collar, workmanlike,” O'Neill said. “He was so naturally competitive. He meant and still means so much to us around the barn. He took us on the ride of a lifetime winning the Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby and the Preakness. We're so grateful for his brilliance and being able to work alongside him during his amazing career.” Upon his retirement, I'll Have Another was sold for $10 million to the Hokkaido-based Big Red Farm in Japan and began his stud career there in 2013. He remained there through 2018, then returned to the United States and stood at Ballena Vista Farm in Ramona, Calif. from 2019 to 2020, before moving to Reddam's Ocean Breeze Ranch in Bonsall, Calif. from 2021 to 2024. He was pensioned in 2024. “We are so grateful to Mr. Reddam and to Doug for trusting us to give their Derby and Preakness winner a safe, healthy, and fun retirement,” said Michael Blowen, founder and past president of Old Friends. “We're planning to put I'll Have Another in the paddock adjacent to Lava Man's. How cool is that?” The post Old Friends Welcomes 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Winner I’ll Have Another appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Derby winner North Light (Ire) (Danehill) was euthanized on Mar. 20 due to complications from laminitis, The Stronach Group announced on Thursday. The 23-year-old stallion had been pensioned since 2020 and will be laid to rest at Adena South in Ocala Florida. Bred and raced by Ballymacoll Stud and trained by Sir Michael Stoute, the son of G1 Prix du Cadran heroine Sought Out (Ire) (Rainbow Quest) won one of two starts at two, and added the G2 Dante S. and G1 Derby in succession during the spring of 2004. A half-brother to multiple group winner Cover Up (Ire) (Machiavellian), he then found only Grey Swallow (Ire) (Daylami {Ire}) too good in the G1 Irish Derby and ended his season with a fifth in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. At four, he was second in the G3 Brigadier Gerard S., and ended his career with a mark of 7-3-3-0 and $1,989,577 in earnings. Upon retirement, a majority interest in North Light was purchased by Frank Stronach, who stood the bay at his Adena Springs in Kentucky beginning in 2006. Moved to Adena North in Canada for his fifth season in 2010, he was leased to Kirsten Rausing's Lanwades Stud in England for one season in 2014. Repatriated to Canada beginning in 2015, he was pensioned in October of 2019 and lived out the rest of his days at Adena South. (North Light) Vodafone Derby 2004 pic.twitter.com/HmppDndrqQ — Racing Tales (@Racing_Tales) May 5, 2020 Among his nine worldwide stakes winners were G1 St Leger hero Arctic Cosmos, who also was placed in three other group races, GII Del Mar H. hero Celtic New Year, Grade III winners Chips All In and Go Forth North, and Brazilian Group 2 winner Gol Tricolor (Brz). His daughters have produced five stakes winners, three of them Grade/Group 1 scorers–triple top-level winner War Like Goddess (English Channel), G1 Coolmore Classic heroine Lighthouse (Mizzen Mast), and Olympic Jolteon (Brz) (Elmustanser {GB}). The post Derby Winner North Light Dies At 23 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Winner of the 2023 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) for trainer Michael McCarthy, Offlee Naughty must face a field that includes the first three finishers of the recent San Marcos Stakes (G3T).View the full article

By Michael Guerin The synergy between two of the emerging stars of New Zealand harness racing is unmistakable. And tonight they could, maybe should, combine to win the $110,000 Pascoes Northern Oaks at Alexandra Park. On one of the strongest nights of black type racing this season it could be All You Need Is Me and her junior driver Carter Dalgety who steal the show with the Canterbury filly drawn to dominate the Oaks. She has barrier 2 and the respect to secure an uncontested lead after two crushing wins in the last fortnight. It is appropriate Dalgety has been along for the ride as he and All You Need Is Me have much is common. All You Need Is Me is a daughter of champion mare Adore Me, one of the all-time great female pacers in this part of the world and after a slow start to her career mum’s genes are starting to shine through. Dalgety also has the breeding for future harness racing greatness, his father outstanding trainer Cran and his mother Chrissie not only in the partnership now but a member of the famous Butt dynasty. In a touch of irony, Adore Me’s last start and arguably bravest performance came when second in an Auckland Cup, beaten by the Dalgety-trained Christen Me. Now Dalgety hopes the three-year-old filly can become his springboard horse, the filly that helps launch his career as he strives for his 100th domestic winning drive tonight. “I have been lucky enough to drive some really good horses already, like Krug who gave me a Group 1,” says the 20-year-old. “But I hope this filly might be the horse to put me into Group 1 races regularly, whereas I only got on Krug after he has won all his Derbys. “She is a very good filly and if she goes on to be a top mare I’d love to go on that ride with her.” While crossing Adore Me with pacing’s most gifted stallion in Captaintreacherous sounded like a guaranteed recipe for success, Dalgety says All You Need Is Me wasn’t always a star. “She could run as a young horse but was very immature and took some making so we gave her time and after each spell she came back better. “But the penny has dropped now and she feels like a really good filly. Her stride is enormous and she is very fast.” The brutality of All You Need Is Me’s last two Alexandra Park wins should guarantee her the lead tonight and with key rival Duchess Megxit likely to have to cover a lot more ground, possibly even sitting parked over the last 800m, the hot favourite may be unstoppable. Dalgety thinks he can also win the two-year-old fillies race tonight with Justyouwait (R3, No.1), who should lead and again the danger could be a Purdon/Phelan-trained filly in Youretheonethatiwant (No.5), who has looked sharp at the trials. Team Dalgety also have Republican Party in the City Of Auckland Free-For-All and while he was dazzling at the trials last week he faces a very tricky draw in what should be a tactical race. Don’t Stop Dreaming, who was fifth in the Miracle Mile last start, is the hot favourite for the 2200m race which will be a crucial form guide to the $1m Race by Grins at Cambridge on April 12. View the full article

Fresh off her victory in the Listed Prix La Camargo last Saturday, Chic Colombine (Fr) (Seahenge) has been tasked with the Apr. 14 G3 Prix La Grotte followed by the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches on May 12, according to trainer George Boughey. The Highclere Thoroughbred Racing colourbearer was fourth in the G3 Oh So Sharp S. in October, and was making her eighth start on Mar. 16. “She was good, I think the fashion of her win was a bit surprising but it didn't surprise me that she won,” he said of the six-length winner. “She's done as well as anything over the winter, she was a frame of a horse last year and she's going to go back to France for the French 1000 Guineas trial–the Prix de la Grotte at ParisLongchamp. “She's come out of her race really good, she's eligible for French premiums and I didn't put her in the English Guineas intentionally as we're working back for the French Guineas.” The post La Grotte Then French 1000 Guineas Pencilled In For Chic Colombine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

NBC Sports will present live coverage of the $1-million GII Louisiana Derby, a key prep race ahead of the 150th GI Kentucky Derby, this Saturday, Mar. 23, live at 6 p.m. ET on CNBC and Peacock from Fair Grounds Race Course. The hour-long program will also feature the $700,000 GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park and the GII Fair Grounds Oaks. Six weeks ahead of the running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 4, the Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks will both award Kentucky Derby qualification points, with 100 going to the winners of each race. The Fair Grounds Oaks will award GI Kentucky Oaks qualification points, with the winner of the race earning 100 points. Also, the Bourbonette Oaks from Turfway Park will be highlighted on Saturday's show. Britney Eurton will host Saturday's coverage alongside analysts Jerry Bailey and Randy Moss. The post Road to the Kentucky Derby Continues with Live Coverage Saturday on CNBC and Peacock appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Listed winner Shuwari (Ire) (New Bay {GB}) has sustained a setback that rules her out of the G1 QIPCO 1000 Guineas, trainer Ollie Sangster announced on Thursday. Second in the G2 Rockfel S. in September and the G1 Fillies' Mile a month later, the chestnut had reportedly strengthened up over the winter. “She's had a setback and there will be no Guineas,” said Sangster of the filly, who is owned by his mother Lucy and the Ballylinch Partnership. “She was training great and had wintered well. She had grown and strengthened up and her work had been very good this spring. She was in very good shape and we were looking forward to it [the Guineas]. “I'm not sure on a timescale, we will just have to see how the rehab goes in the next few weeks and then we will have a better guide on it.” Sangster also provided an update on Wathnan Racing's Per Contra (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}), who is two-for-three. After winning a Chepstow maiden last July, the colt made his first start in his new colours when running out a 4 3/4-length winner in a Ffos Las novice. He most recently ran fifth in the G3 Autumn S. in October. “He's in good form, he's going galloping tomorrow and Monday and then we will begin plotting a bit of a route for him,” added Sangster. “I think he will go up in trip this year. I don't think he will be a big stayer but he will go up to 10 furlongs anyway. I think he is off quite a nice mark, so we will see.” The post Setback Derails Shuwari’s Guineas Plans appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What William Reid Stakes Day 2024 Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Saturday, March 23, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEDT Visit Dabble A Group 1 day of racing awaits punters at Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon, where the William Reid Stakes (1200m) headlines a stacked 10-race meeting. The track will be in perfect order, coming up a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, with the rail in its true position. Action from The Valley commences at 12:05pm AEDT. Keep reading for our free Moonee Valley tips and quaddie selections Race 1: BM84 Handicap (2000m) Flossing was a determined Morphettville winner first-up from a spell over 1600m, and as he steps up in distance, he looks hard to go past in the Moonee Valley opener. The six-year-old gelding enjoyed a perfect trail behind the lead in Adelaide before producing a strong finish to hold out his rivals late on. He is a two-time winner at 2000m, so the step up in trip is ideal, and considering he won on a Good 4 first-up, it defies the myth that he is just a wet-tracker. Opie Bosson can slot him off the speed once again, and with even luck, Flossing can salute once again. Selections: 2 FLOSSING 5 ARISTONOUS 1 MARQUESS 4 MAGNASPIN Race 2: Listed Valley Pearl (1200m) Spywire is clearly the best horse in the Listed Valley Pearl, and stepping back from Group 1 company in the Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m), he looks a clear best bet of the day. He faded to be beaten 3.5 lengths on the back of a red hot tempo that he set out in front, but his form prior in much tougher races than this, suggests he will be to slick for his rivals. Drawn perfectly in barrier three, John Allen will take up the lead, and with little pressure expected over the 1200m, Spywire should prove too hard to run down. Selections: 1 SPYWIRE 2 DANCING STORM 6 SASSY JENNI 5 GROWING EMPIRE Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Spywire (3) 2yo Colt | T: Ciaron Maher | J: John Allen (58kg) +200 with Bet365 Race 3: BM78 Handicap (2500m) Son Of Solly produced a strong staying effort in BM64 at Sandown on March 6, and despite the step up into grade in BM78 company, he looks a great play. The four-year-old gelding produced a strong finish from a midfield position with 58.5kg on his back, and is sure to appreciate the step up in distance. He will be in the second-half of the field upon settling, but if Son Of Solly can replicate a similar finish to Sandown, he should prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 7 SON OF SOLLY 3 YARRAWONGA 8 HAALAND 5 AKROTIRI Next Best Race 3 – #7 Son Of Solly (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Grahame Begg | J: Michael Dee (56kg) +550 with Bet365 Race 4: BM84 Handicap (1000m) Belle Plaisir returned with an eye-catching third at Flemington on March 2 when unleashing a strong finish first-up from a long spell. The seven-year-old mare does not have a glowing second-up record (7: 0-1-0), but she is clearly one of the best horses in the race. Jaylah Kennedy claiming 3kg is an obvious advantage for the 94-rater in this BM84, and if the pair can slot in one off the fence around midfield, Belle Plaisir is a Group 3 winner in the past and she can exert her class at a nice price with horse racing bookmakers. Selections: 1 BELLE PLAISIR 12 FRIGID 8 FORTUNATE KISS 4 TIJUANA Best Value Race 4 – #1 Belle Plaisir (9) 7yo Mare | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Jaylah Kennedy (a3) (63kg) +900 with Picklebet Race 5: Group 2 Sunline Vase (1600m) Roll On High was only beaten 3.5 lengths in the Group 1 Surround Stakes (1400) when first-up from a spell, and considering she had beaten a subsequent Group 1 winner prior to going to the paddock, she will take some beating on Saturday. The three-year-old filly gets a 3kg weight advantage over favourite Campionessa and most of her main market rivals. Billy Egan will have the Shamus Award filly settled midfield with cover, and arm with a strong turn of foot, Roll On High can blouse her rivals in style in the Group 2 Sunline Vase. Selections: 9 ROLL ON HIGH 1 CAMPIONESSA 2 WISHLOR LASS 7 ETERNAL FLAME Sunline Stakes Race 5 – #9 Roll On High (5) 3yo Filly | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Billy Egan (54kg) +250 with Neds Race 6: Group 3 Alexandra Stakes (1600m) Vivy Air was the definition of a good thing beat first-up over 1400m at Flemington, when held up for clear running before exploding late when beaten a long neck. She produced the quickest last 200m split of the meeting on March 9, and if she brings a similar effort her, and can gain even luck Vivy Air should prove too strong over the mile in the Group 2 Alexandra Stakes. Selections: 6 VIVY AIR 4 MOLLYNICKERS 1 GRINZINGER BELLE 2 CERTAINLY Alexandra Stakes Race 6 – #6 Vivy Air (8) 3yo Filly | T: Archie Alexander | J: Declan Bates (56kg) +400 with Playup Race 7: Group 2 Alister Clark Stakes (2040m) The quaddie opener can begin with some nice value, as Apulia returns to Moonee Valley for the first time since his win in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Vase (2040m) during the spring. The three-year-old colt was only nosed out by Riff Rocket in a VRC Derby (2500m), and was doing enough late over 1600m when well-beaten in the Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) when fresh. Barrier 14 is a touch concerning, which is why there is a nice price about the son of Fiorente. If Blaike McDougall can settle a pair or two closer than what Apulia did fresh, Apulia can outstay his rivals. Selections: 1 APULIA 12 QUINTESSA 4 VERDAD 6 SNOW PATROL Alister Clark Stakes Race 7 – #1 Apulia (14) 3yo Colt | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Blaike McDougall (57kg) +750 with Dabble Race 8: Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) Can anyone beat Imperatriz in Saturday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes? The superstar Kiwi mare has four wins from as many starts at the track, but needs to turn the tables on Cylinder who beat her in the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) last time out. Will it be normal programming resuming? Or can someone topple the best sprinter in the land? Click here for our full preview of the 2024 William Reid Stakes Race 9: Group 3 Don Casboult Classic (1200m) Gumdrops caught the eye when running home nicely at Flemington over the 1100m when chasing home the likes of Hedged and Hanchi. The Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr)-trained runner returns to the track and trip that saw her claims Listed success on Cox Plate Day last year, and she can keep her unbeaten record in tact at the Moonee Valley 1200m. She looks the best of an even bunch, but it is certainly a field job for the quaddie. Selections: 4 GUMDROPS 13 ISTHMUS 15 COUNTYOURBLESSINGS 6 INHIBITIONS Don Casboult Classic Race 9 – #4 Gumdrops (8) 3yo Filly | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Thomas Stockdale (57.5kg) +750 with Unibet Race 10: BM84 Handicap (1200m) Is It Me made his way nicely through the grades last campaign, including when finishing second behind subsequent Group winner Skybird first-up on October 8. The son of Iffraaj is a one time winner with two seconds when fresh from a spell, and from barrier three on the weekend draws to gain a perfect sit on the leaders. Is It Me can absorb that pressure and with a thunderous turn of foot can prove a touch too classy for BM84 level. Selections: 10 IS IT ME 13 XTRAVAGANT STAR 2 GRAND IMPACT 15 EXTRATWO Moonee Valley free Saturday quaddie tips Moonee Valley quadrella selections Saturday, March 23, 2024 1-4-6-12 5 Field 2-10-13-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

This day 23rd March 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 12 months ago Payne confident Montefilia can break drought in Tancred Stakes David Payne is too experienced and knowledgeable to worry about a seven-race winless streak for Montefilia heading into the Tancred … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Riccarton betting preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, March 25 Racing heads to Riccarton on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Lance King presents his best bets and quaddie tips for the meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Alice Springs racing tips & quaddie selections | 25/3/2023 The Alice Springs Turf Club will host a highly competitive six-event meeting on Saturday with chances galore in each race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Morphettville best bets & quaddie tips | March 25, 2023 The Morphettville Parks track is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Rosehill race-by-race preview & best bets | Tancred Stakes Day Ten races are set down for decision on Saturday at Rosehill for Tancred Stakes Day, and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven presents … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Saturday’s Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | March 25, 2023 Ascot will host the annual W.A. Oaks Day meeting this Saturday, and HorseBetting.com’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Australian Cup Day The Group 1 Australian Cup takes top billing at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his race-by-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Saturday’s Eagle Farm best bets & quaddie | March 25, 2023 Saturday metropolitan racing in Brisbane returns to Eagle Farm with a very competitive nine-race program. See our best bets and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Australian Cup test for Virtuous Circle Liam Howley was a nervous man this week as he waited to hear whether Virtuous Circle had made the field … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago “Gutted” Walker puts faith in Imperatriz Mark Walker’s disappointment at Group One performer Campionessa missing a start in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Yiu, Badel continue HK Derby momentum with Happy Valley success Still coming to terms with landmark Hong Kong Derby (2000m) success with Voyage Bubble at Sha Tin last weekend, Ricky … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 23, 2023 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago 2023 Tancred Stakes preview & best bets | Saturday, March 25 Gold Trip and Montefilia are among the fancies for this year’s Tancred Stakes. See our best bets for Saturday’s Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Pounding can box on in Group 1 Australian Cup for Peter Moody With a better barrier draw, Pounding has another chance to prove he belongs in Group 1 company when he jumps … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Albury Gold Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | Friday, March 24 It’s Albury Gold Cup Day on Friday afternoon and the Albury Racing Club have produced a competitive eight-race program for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 2022 Tancred Stakes runner-by-runner betting preview | March 26 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd presents his runner-by-runner preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2022 Tancred Stakes. The 2400m Group 1 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Moonee Valley racing tips & quaddie picks | March 25 Moonee Valley is scheduled to host an eight-race meeting on Friday night for William Reid Stakes Night, and HorseBetting’s Victorian … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Robbie Dolan swaps the whip for a mic in The Voice audition Since arriving in Australia from Ireland, top Sydney hoop Robbie Dolan has made a name for himself on Australia’s biggest … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 2022 William Reid Stakes betting preview & tips | March 25 HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his runner-by-runner preview for Friday night’s $1 million William Reid Stakes and brings you his $100 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Albury best bets & quaddie picks | Thursday, March 24 The first day of the Albury Cup Carnival will be run on Thursday afternoon. A seven-race card is set to … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Shelby Sixtysix to secure start in 2022 TJ Smith Stakes It has been confirmed by trainer Danny Williams that his Autumn Carnival cult hero Shelby Sixtysix will be heading to … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Swagger primed for Albury run in Barlens City Handicap Mitch Beer is hoping that Swagger can return to winning form in Thursday’s $75,000 Barlens City Handicap at Albury. Thursday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham betting tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, March 24 Twilight racing continues on Thursday with a competitive eight-race card at Pakenham. HorseBetting’s Brendan Bunworth shares his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Trainer says unbeaten Alice Springs filly Dakota Lee is one to watch From the moment Terry Gillett first laid eyes on Dakota Lee, he knew she was something special. Which gives extra … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Ed Cummings confident Duais, Parr right combination for Tancred Stakes There is only one way and that is up for Duais ahead of the $1.5 million Tancred Stakes (Group 1 … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Golden Sixty and Russian Emperor trial ahead of FWD Champions Day The big guns appeared at Sha Tin’s barrier trial session yesterday morning (Tuesday, 22 March) with Golden Sixty dazzling in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Maia chases more success for Millard at Happy Valley Ruan Maia and Tony Millard have enjoyed a fruitful partnership this season and tonight (Wednesday, 23 March) the Brazilian is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Wolverine on target for home feature Classy juvenile Wolverine showed she is on target for the Group 1 Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Injured Macnab upbeat with big day looming Multiple Group winning jockey Sarah Macnab is counting herself fortunate, despite suffering serious injuries in a race fall at Trentham … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Star colts to fly Australian flag at Royal Ascot Two of Australia’s top three-year-old colts are set to be prepared for races at Royal Ascot in 2022. Chris Waller … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Queensland beckoning Aspen Colorado Matamata trainer Graham Richardson is looking at a Queensland winter campaign to get some compensation for the bad luck that … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago In-form McNab not getting ahead of himself High flying jockey Michael McNab is enjoying his best ever season and remains focussed on the immediate future, rather than … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Change of tack for Tiley Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley will downsize his team at the end of May to concentrate on training just those horses … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Meeting Washout Brings About Plan Change For Odeum A change in the Sydney Autumn Carnival dates has brought about a change in races for Group 1 Melbourne-trained filly … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown Lakeside racing tips & odds | Wednesday, March 24 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for the Sandown Lakeside meeting on Wednesday, March 24, … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Stars lining up for rescheduled Golden Slipper Day With no races to get stuck into this Tuesday, Punt Drunk instead looks ahead to the rescheduled Golden Slipper meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Crowd-free racing continues in Australia The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vic and NSW return options for Gailo Chop Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Qld trainers seek clarification on border Racing in Queensland will continue as trainers seek clarification on the impact of a decision to close the state’s borders … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Glenfiddich to chase Sydney autumn riches Mornington winner Glenfiddich is heading to Sydney early in case the border between NSW and Victoria is closed … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Racing and training continue in Victoria After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Next round for Funstar and Probabeel Star fillies Funstar and Probabeel will meet in a Group One race for third time with the score at one-all … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago New Zealand horses to stay at home There will be no more New Zealand horses travelling to Australia for the autumn after the government barred international travel … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hayes preparing for Hong Kong from home David Hayes will prepare for his move to Hong Kong from Australia as the coronavirus pandemic shuts down non-essential travel … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago NZ racing closed for at least a month New Zealand racing will shut down for at least four weeks with the country stepping up its coronavirus alert level … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Big entries for Rosehill races More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Bosson suspended for shark ride Opie Bosson was suspended for his ride on Te Akau Shark in Saturday’s Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m), but … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Crowd-free racing continues in NSW and Vic The multi-million racing industry is set to continue in NSW and Victoria under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vic racing given the green light for now Victorian racing will continue in the short term behind closed doors unless the national cabinet rules otherwise … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Golden glory for Ho and Lui in BMW Hong Kong Derby Golden Sixty triumphed in an epic HK$20 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin yesterday (Sunday, 22 March) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago London Banker prevails in stirring finish Promising stayer London Banker took every centimetre of the 2100m distance of Saturday’s J Swap Contractors Bay Of Plenty Cup … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago A day of contrasts for prominent Kiwi owners Circumstances can change in the blink of an eye in the racing game and never was that more evident than … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 4 years ago Dubai World Cup race meeting cancelled The prestigious Dubai World Cup meeting has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Plumb picks up late win on Gold Coast The Gold Coast’s leading jockey Ryan Plumb has scored his biggest win at the track after picking up a late … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Anthony Cummings a proud father Anthony Cummings has watched with pride as his trainer son James has saddled the Golden Slipper quinella … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nature Strip wins Galaxy in photo finish Trainer Chris Waller was won three of the five Group One races at Rosehill after Nature Strip took out the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Quickie too strong again at Mornington Mr Quickie has shown he’s on target for the South Australian Derby with a strong performance to claim the Mornington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago What they said at the Golden Slipper Godolphin has claimed a Golden Slipper trifecta with Kiamichi, the longest-priced of six runners in the famous blue colours, beating … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Streets Of Avalon collects Hareeba Stakes Streets Of Avalon has given Shane Nichols an emotional hometown Listed sprint win in the Hareeba Stakes at Mornington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Godolphin trifecta in the Golden Slipper Godolphin runners have filled the first three placings in the Golden Slipper at Rosehill, with Kiamichi beating Microphone and Lyre … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Times prove right for veteran Straturbo Straturbo lived up to the sizzling time he ran when winning in the country at his previous start by winning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Self Sense wins a thrilling hometown Cup Mornington-trained galloper Self Sense has survived a protest to win his hometown Cup and earn a start in the Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Avilius takes out the G1 Ranvet Stakes Avilius has run down He’s Eminent in the final stages of the Ravnet Stakes, giving jockey Kerrin McEvoy his second … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winx and her place in Australian racing Winx’s fourth George Ryder Stakes is her 24th Group One win and 32nd victory in succession … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago How Winx’s 32-race win streak has unfolded Winx has claimed her 32nd straight race in the George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Another twist in the Ben Currie saga There has been another twist in the long-running inquiry involving Queensland trainer Ben Currie with his next hearings postponed because … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winx extends record in the George Ryder Winx has recorded her 32nd straight win and 24th Group One victory by taking out her fourth Geroge Ryder Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The Autumn Sun wins the Rosehill Guineas The Chris Waller-trainer The Autumn Sun has won the Rosehill Guineas, taking out the first of five Group One races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mishani Hustler does talking for Currie Top colt Mishani Hustler has done the talking for Ben Currie after the trainer was banned from attending Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Vorster guides Vinco to Mornington success Vinco has come from the back of the field under Barend Vorster to claim victory in the Mornington Sires’ … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winx extends record in the George Ryder Winx has recorded her 32nd straight win and 24th Group One victory by taking out her fourth George Ryder Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Midterm goes all the way on Manion Midterm has stamped his credentials as a Sydney Cup contender with his tough victory in the Group Three Manion Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waller unveils 3-year-olds at Eagle Farm Champion trainer Chris Waller has unveiled his second stringers for the winter carnival three year old classics with a quinella … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Krone wins in first Sydney appearance The Mick Price-trained filly Krone has made her mark in her first Sydney appearance, winning the Listed Darby Munro Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago O’Dea hits right decision with Hit Snooze Trainer Steve O’Dea has made the right decision keeping Hit Snooze in Brisbane after she won at Eagle Farm on … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago NZ filly Avantage wins in Rosehill return NZ filly Avantage, making her first Australian appearance, took her record to seven wins from eight starts by taking out … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Master Shuhood scores at Australian debut The Chris Waller stable has produced Irish-bred UK import Master Shuhood to win his Australian debut at Mornington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hellbent lands top spot in G1 William Reid Hellbent has defied the racing pattern to take out the Group One William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Spanish Reef scores again at Moonee Valley Spanish Reef remains unbeaten in her current campaign with a dominant win in the Sunline Stakes at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Think Bleue takes out G3 Alexandra Stakes Trainer Darren Weir is looking towards the Australasian Oaks in Adelaide with Think Bleue after her maiden stakes race win … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Vin De Dance to extend Guineas trend New Zealand gelding Vin De Dance looks best placed to follow Gingernuts and claim to Rosehill Guineas after winning the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Neil Werrett appointed to VRC Board Prominent businessman and racehorse owner Neil Werrett has been appointed to the board of the Victoria Racing Club … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Price aiming for first Golden Slipper win Melbourne trainer Mick Price will saddle up two Golden Slipper starters and rates talented filly Seabrook his best chance in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago In Her Time back to break G1 drought Classy sprinter In Her Time returns from an injury-enforced spell at Rosehill to kick-start a campaign targeting the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sandbar Slipper hope for Flower Owner Damion Flower had no luck with Snitzel in the Golden Slipper and is now looking to one of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Childs chases Gold on unbeaten colt Jockey Jordan Childs has already claimed his first Group One win on unbeaten colt Written By in the Blue Diamond … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sugar Bella aimed at more black-type Promising mare Sugar Bella will aim to stay unbeaten for trainer Kris Lees when she takes on the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ranvet Stakes facts and figures What you need to know about the Group One $700,000 Ranvet Stakes on the Golden Slipper Day card at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Barrier no problem for Mr Marbellouz Trainer Kevin Kemp has decided to skip open company and run Mr Marbellouz in a Class Six at Doomben after … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Second best no downside for Happy Clapper After racing Happy Clapper against Winx six times to no avail trainer Pat Webster is happy to use the George … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Golden Slipper chance eases pain for Olive A strong run by outsider Sizzling Belle in the Golden Slipper and a second Group One for Single Gaze would … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Enbihaar scratched from Golden Slipper Enbihaar has been scratched from the Golden Slipper on veterinary advice with her stablemate Qafila now gaining a start as … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rosehill Guineas facts and figures What you need to know about the Group One $600,000 Rosehill Guineas run at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cismontane ready for Mornington assignment The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Cismontane will take on the might of the Darren Weir stable in the Mornington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Waller well represented in R’hill Guineas Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller is well represented in the Group One Guineas and is looking forward to seeing his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Golden Slipper Day full form & tips, Saturday, March 23 THE moment is upon us people, the Golden Slipper is ready to be run and won. It looms as one … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Aussie campaigns on the agenda for Pike trio Both Caricature and Terra Sancta have pulled up well after their runs in the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m), … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Moonee Valley market movers, Friday, March 23 WILLIAM Reid Stakes night is upon as at the Valley and the punters have made a number of early betting … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago NZ Friday news briefs – Kiwi competing in Dubai Gold Cup International Group 1 performer Torcedor will represent New Zealand interests in next month’s Group 2 Dubai Gold Cup (3200m) at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Amanaat chases Weetwood Handicap start Amanaat will need to finish in the top two at Doomben to make the field for the rich Weetwood Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Luke Currie focused on Golden Slipper Luke Currie believes her tough win in the Magic Night Stakes will benefit Golden Slipper favourite Sunlight … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Albury Gold Cup market movers, Friday, March 23 IT is Albury Gold Cup Day on the border and the punters will hit the meet in their droves this … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Nicoletta set for strong G2 showing Cambridge trainer Murray Baker is no fan of set weights and penalties racing but concedes that conditions ideally suit his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Gibbs gears up Endowment for Guineas Chris Gibbs will be flying solo in Australia this weekend when Endowment opens his Sydney campaign in the Group 1 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Shared Secrets primed for form reversal Mark Oulaghan is expecting an improved showing from Shared Secrets on Sunday. The Awapuni trainer has no worries about stepping … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Tasman trip beckons for filly Excelleration Excelleration has made the most of her southern campaign and she may be in line to travel even further afield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Golden day for Bruce Brown Bruce Brown has fond memories of Golden Slipper day and is hoping for two-year-old success at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago US jockey Jose Flores dies from injuries Veteran United States jockey Jose Flores has died from injuries he received in a race fall at the Philadelphia track … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Championships-bound Maryore surprises Maryore has won on a heavy track for the first time to qualify for the Provincial Championships final at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Newnham has Derby aim for Righteous Mate Mark Newnham is aiming Righteous Mate at the Australian Derby and is hoping the gelding can confirm those plans with … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Veteran must produce career-saver Retirement looms for Grand Marshal who needs to convince trainer Chris Waller he still has the desire to race when … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Market movers and tips for William Reid Stakes card at The Valley PUNTERS are getting excited for this Friday’s Group 1 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley and some runners have already … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Godolphin with two Mornington Cup runners Sheikh Mohammed has two runners from separate stables in the Mornington Cup with the Charlie Appleby-trained The Gold Trail and … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Twitter punters have their say ahead of William Reid Stakes Heading into the final stages of the week punters are focused on two races before the huge weekend of action … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jopa to back up for third week The chance to run on his favourite wet track and at his pet distance means Jopa will back up for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Facts and figures on the BMW What you need to know about the Group One $1.5 million The BMW, Saturday’s feature race at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Holland outed for three weeks over ride Dean Holland has been suspended for three weeks over his ride in a race at Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Facts about the Vinery Stud Stakes What you need to know about the Group One Vinery Stud Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rising Red unlikely for Australian Derby Rising Red has been ruled out of the Tulloch Stakes and co-trainer Trent Busuttin has told stewards the gelding is … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bowman eyes a third Vinery Stud Stakes win Vinery Stud Stakes favourite Foxplay could give jockey Hugh Bowman his third win in the Group One race in the … Read More Horse 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winner since ban Ric McMahon has ridden a winner at Ipswich, his second race meeting since serving a six-month ban for a drug … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago No excuses for Preferment in BMW Trainer Chris Waller says the Group One BMW looms as a crossroads race for the favourite Preferment … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Abbey Marie to chase Adelaide Group races The sister of AJC Australian Oaks winner Absolutely will head to Adelaide chasing black type after her debut win at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Dylan Dunn gets Easter Cup chance In-form apprentice Dylan Dunn has a healthy book of seven rides at Caulfield on Easter Cup day including Leebaz in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Peter Moody selling equipment after ban Stable equipment, ponies and other goods are set to go under the hammer as trainer Peter Moody calls it quits … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Danica Guy chases Australian G1 glory New Zealand trainer Danica Guy will 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Robert Heathcote is far away in Dubai with Buffering, he will keep a close eye on another veteran, … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Coronation Shallan on trial for Sydney G1 The Victoria Handicap will determine whether Coronation Shallan’s autumn program includes a shot at a Group One race in Sydney … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Royal Ascot calling for The Quarterback Robbie Griffiths has Royal Ascot aspirations for The Quarterback and the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley may firm up … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chrome five lengths better: Art Sherman California Chrome is five lengths better than he was a year ago according to his trainer Art Sherman as the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Punting form & free tips for Thursday racing at Moonee Valley GROUP 1 racing moves to a Thursday night this week with the $530,000 William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley included … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering on target for Dubai race 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A select eight-lot catalogue for the Arqana Online March Sale was released on Thursday. Set for Thursday, Mar. 28 from 3-5 p.m. French time, the sale features debut winner Chiaraniya (Fr) (Toronado {Ire}) (lot 7), who is related to Group 1 winners Going Global (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}) and Tiggy Wiggy (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}). The remaining lots all hail from the National Hunt sphere with six horses-in-training including the listed-placed Kantagua Du Large (Fr) (Great Pretender {Ire}) (lot 6) and the winning AQPS Joyeux Coco (Fr) (Cokoriko {Fr}) (lot 8). Broodmare prospect Trheligonne (Fr) (Saint Des Saints {Fr}) (lot 3) is out of a half-sister to Grade 1-winning jumper Srelighonn (Fr) (Martaline {GB}). The post Toronado Filly One Of Eight In Arqana Online Catalogue appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

1st-SA, $65K, MSW, 3yo, 6fT, 4:00 p.m. The partnership of Stonehaven Steading, Talla Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing and Charles Sonson went to a sales-topping $2,500,000 at Keeneland September in 2022 to secure METRO (Quality Road). A son of GIII Schuylerville S. third True Feelings, he is a half to SW Feeling Mischief (Into Mischief) and GSP Royal Act (American Pharoah). True Feelings is herself a half to the dam of champion 3-year-old filly Wait A While (Maria's Mon) and this is also the family of dual champion and sire Lookin At Lucky (Smart Strike). Metro is one of two starters in the race for trainer John Sadler who also debuts Western Power (Liam's Map), a $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall yearling for Bee Zee, Hronis Racing and Lane's End Racing. He is a half to GSW Chanteline (Majesticperfection) and MSW Kell Paso (Divine Park). His dam's half-sister produced GI Three Chimneys Hopeful S. winner Currency Swap (High Cotton). TJCIS PPS The post Friday Insights: Keeneland Sales Topper Debuts On Grass At Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article