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What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Thursday, July 11, 2024 First Race 12:20pm AEST Visit Dabble NSW racing heads to Greater Western Sydney on Thursday afternoon, with Hawkesbury Race Club set to host a bumper eight-part program. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and although the track is rated a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, the sunny skies predicted in the lead-up should allow the surface to dry out for race-day. Punters can expect a Soft track as the opening event gets underway at 12:20pm local time. Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Captain Eagle Captain Eagle produced a promising runner-up performance on debut at Kembla Grange on June 20. The son of Per Incanto got the perfect run in transit, stalking Madam Rupee every step of the way, getting within a half-length but unable to get over the top in the final furlong. The race-day experience should be a major benefit heading into this second-up assignment, and with Zac Lloyd taking the reins as he steps up to 1300m, watch for Captain Eagle to make strong inroads down the centre of the course when the whips are cracking. Best Bet Race 1 – #1 Captain Eagle (7) 3yo Gelding | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: Zac Lloyd (59kg) +200 with Neds Next Best at Hawkesbury: Barazin Barazin should’ve won his second Australian start at Wyong on June 27, with the French import held up behind the leading pair for the entire straight. Apprentice Benjamin Osmond simply had nowhere to go aboard the son of Siyouni, with the four-year-old given a glorified barrier trial as he went through the wire under his own steam. The 2000m should be ideal third-up into the campaign, and although this guy may need more luck drawn out in barrier nine, trust Jason Collett to slot in for cover before mounting a late challenge down the centre of the track. Next Best Race 3 – #1 Barazin (9) 4yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Jason Collett (59kg) +600 with Unibet Best Value at Hawkesbury: Lady Extreme While Lady Extreme was disappointing first-up at Kembla Grange on June 20, however, punters should be willing to forgive the effort. The Blake Ryan-trained mare got too far back in an on-speed-dominated race, still managing to close within 2.6 lengths of Ballet D’Esprit. Barrier 13 means Jay Ford may need to retreat to the rear of the field again, but with a strong tempo, and a fair surface on offer with the rail in the true position, Lady Extreme should get every chance to make amends second-up. Best Value Race 7 – #4 Lady Extreme (13) 4yo Mare | T: Blake Ryan | J: Jay Ford (59.5kg) +1200 with Playup Thursday quaddie tips for Hawkesbury races Hawkesbury quadrella selections Thursday, July 11, 2024 3-4-9 2-4-6-8 1-4-5-6-9 2-3-4-5-11-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

A lucrative target is now in the crosshairs for Hamilton trainer David Greene with his polytrack specialist Branciforti (NZ) following her win in the D & A Diesel 1300 at Cambridge’s Synthetic meeting on Wednesday. The daughter of Belardo was fresh-up in the midweek meeting and was given the perfect trip in the trail by jockey Sam Spratt, before finding clear running room down the straight where she quickly captured the lead and ran out a 1-1/2 length victor. “She did the job pretty well in a smart field today, it was very encouraging,” Greene said. “I thought it (1300m) might be a bit sharp for her, but being in a fresh state and drawn one she got a beautiful trip. It is the sharpest she has probably been today, she is getting a bit stronger now. “It becomes a bit tricky placing those (higher rated) horses, they don’t have a lot of options on the synthetic after 65 grade. She has got a very good record on there and it was another very good win today.” The Sir Peter Vela bred and owned four-year-old has won three of her seven starts on the synthetic and is now in line to head south to Awapuni next month to contest the $100,000 1300m special conditions race on the synthetic. “I need to speak with Garry Cossey (Pencarrow Stud racing manager), but I think the 1300m race at Awapuni might be an option for her,” Greene said. “She has won three races on the synthetic now and that is what those races are there for, so it would be a nice option for her.” Greene said the $100,000 synthetic races are a great incentive over the winter months. “You keep these type of horses up at this time of year purely for the synthetic,” he said. “She doesn’t really handle the heavy going so it is nice to have a carrot there to be able to aim for. “It (synthetic track) is definitely a horses for courses track, but if they like it then they seem to be able to bounce through there pretty well. If they like it, you want to get them over there as much as possible.” View the full article

Frank Ritchie was thrilled to collect a winning double on the Cambridge Synthetic on Wednesday, mostly due to whom he was able to share the success with. Stunning Maire (Holler) was the first to salute for Ritchie, contesting the Mawhiti Farm 1550 after a luckless run down the straight at Ruakaka when finishing seventh. Returning to her home course, the five-year-old mare was allowed to find cover and settle back in midfield from a wide draw (10) and when it looked as though she might face the same fate, blocked at the top of the straight, jockey Kelly Myers took luck out of the equation when taking a gap and driving her to the line by a half-length to Hammer Time (NZ) (Vadamos). Ritchie was pleased with the performance, while indicating a step-up in distance is likely for the daughter of Holler. “I believe she is a 2000m horse at her peak, but she flies the gate and over races with clear air,” he said. “In more recent times she’s backed off that a bit, and as soon as she can get cover she seems to settle. She got up and won today, but as she goes up a grade, she’ll need to go a bit further. “If she continues to cool it in the early part of the race, I think she can keep improving up another level or two. “I’ll see how she recovers and then look at more opportunities, she’s okay in slightly off-ground but heavy is no good to her so we’ll just look for the right race.” Ritchie went to $40,000 to secure Stunning Maire as yearling at the 2020 Inglis Premier Sale in Melbourne, and the mare has earned just shy of $60,000 with three wins for her trainer alongside many of his long-term clients. “She was a beautiful animal and really took my eye,” he said. “Her sire at that stage wasn’t too popular I suppose, but she had a great bottom line and looked magnificent, very athletic and a great walk. “We’ve had a lot of fun with her and the owners in her have been with me since I was about 20 years old, I’ve had their horses ever since. “It’s great, it gives you more joy as they have been good friends for a long time.” Another great supporter of Ritchie’s owns Lemon Curd (NZ) (Per Incanto), who backed up her stablemate’s performance in the following event winning the Colin Bowden Fencing 1300. Having her fifth career start, the daughter of Per Incanto had the benefit of Triston Moodley’s three-kilogram claim and settled three-back off the rail in running. Pacemaker Ready Eddie Go (NZ) (Perfectly Ready) made her work for the win in the home straight, but the filly was too tough and prevailed by a short neck across the line. “I was very happy with her going into the race, her work had been superb,” Ritchie said. “Ironically with her, she’s usually asleep before her races but today she was quite antsy and hot, if I was a punter I’d have backed off a little bit because that’s pretty unlike her, but she got the job done. “Triston said he still had plenty of horse underneath him at the line, so that encourages me to look for more ground with her. “There’s another couple of wins in her I think, going up a grade she’s another looking for more ground and needs a reasonable track so we might just take it easy until the spring comes.” Lemon Curd was bred by her owner Josiah Ma, who purchased her five-win dam Miss Caruso (NZ) via gavelhouse.com in 2019. The mare by Pins won five races and has produced four winning foals. “I’ve had this client from Hong Kong for a long time, going back probably 30 years now and he’s been great. He has lots of horses in Australia and always sends me a couple,” Ritchie said. The filly’s unraced juvenile half-sister by Swiss Ace, Dink (NZ), is with the Ritchie stable and has won and placed in a pair of two-year-old trials. View the full article

Local trainer Jo Rathbone will be represented by two of her well-performed gallopers in Billy Boy (So You Think) and Mr Twinkletoes (NZ) (Zacinto) at Wanganui’s Thursday meeting. A regular front-runner, Billy Boy returned to the winner’s circle after setting his own terms in the Amateur event at Te Aroha last month, and he will step up in grade in the Hilal @ Grangewilliam Stud 2040. “He just likes to roll along in front at a nice pace, Amber (Riddell, amateur jockey) seems to get along with him and rode him really well there,” Rathbone said. “He’s obviously up in grade tomorrow, but he always tries hard.” A former top jumps jockey, Rathbone has sights on a career over fences for the capable stayer and has noted next month’s Grand National week in Christchurch as a possible starting point for his new career. “I’m hoping to have a bit of a team to go down south and he’s definitely one who may head down,” she said. “He went last year and ran a couple of placings on the flat, but he also has his jumping ticket so I will decide over the next couple of weeks whether he potentially has his first jumping race down there. He jumps pretty nicely.” Lightly-raced four-year-old Mr Twinkletoes returned to the trials after his second-up fourth at New Plymouth in early June, preparing him for the Carpet Maintenance & Cleaning 1600. “We went back to the trials as there just wasn’t really a suitable race for him, at times there seems to be a whole lot of options at once then not many,” Rathbone said. “He’s been to Wellington a couple of times and not gone particularly well there, so when you have a horse like him who doesn’t seem to go well at a certain place, you’re a bit stuck for options. “It’ll be the same with him as Billy Boy, we’ll see how he goes tomorrow and decide whether he goes down to Christchurch for some flat races too. “Jumping wouldn’t be in his near future, but all of my horses do a bit of schooling in their work so potentially one day. It all depends on the horse really.” Top apprentice Lily Sutherland will fulfil the rides on both horses, as well as having her third start aboard Nigelnomates (NZ) (Preferment), who despite strongly over racing has performed well in both of his appearances to date. “He’s not the easiest to ride, he can go pretty hard early then decide that he’s maybe had enough and make Lily work quite hard,” Rathbone said. “He does have the ability, it’s just getting him into putting his mind on the job and he can be a bit like that in his track work as well.” The son of Preferment has drawn an outside barrier in the capacity field of 12 for the Manawatu Sound Services MDN (1600m). “I think she’ll (Sutherland) just have to play it by air with the draw, he really does his own thing and might either be fierce or miss the start, as he has done in the past,” Rathbone said. “It is a tricky draw especially from the mile start, but I’m sure Lily will have it sorted. “He’s come through his couple of runs well and he shouldn’t be far away I wouldn’t have thought.” Rathbone will also be represented Koda (NZ) (Belardo) in the Wanganui Insurance Brokers MDN 3YO (1200m) and Julianus in the Wanganui-Taranaki Racehorse Owners Association MDN (1340m), with the latter showing good improvement off a spell first-up at Otaki. “I thought it was quite a nice run first-up and he doesn’t seem to mind a wet track,” Rathbone said. “I can’t see it improving much from a heavy 10 even though we’re having good days, at my place it’s been heavy frosts so that doesn’t allow the track to do much drying. He should handle those conditions though.” View the full article

Cimarron (NZ) has made a smooth transition to middle-distance racing and he looks well-placed to further his record at Ruakaka on Saturday. The son of Charm Spirit’s lead-up form on the track has been hard to fault and trainer-owner Jenna Mahoney has every reason to expect more of the same from the five-year-old in the ITM/GIB Whangarei Gold Cup Stayer’s Final (2100m). Cimarron has a course and distance victory and two minor placings in his four starts beyond a mile and with Warren Kennedy again booked for the ride they again make an appealing combination. “He’s pretty consistent and since we’ve shifted him up over ground he’s getting even better,” Mahoney said. “He was good last time out and he loves the surface at Ruakaka so we’re making the most if it with him.” Cimarron finished runner-up in a Rating 75 contest in his most recent visit to Ruakaka a fortnight ago and has done well in the interim. “He’s only a three-win horse in an open race, but he gets in nicely and Warren is keen to stay with him so I’m happy about that, he rides him really well,” Mahoney said. “I bought him as a yearling and he can have his moments, but generally he’s pretty easy going.” Cimarron was bought out of Windsor Park Stud’s Karaka draft for $50,000 and is a son of the stakes placed Redoute’s Choice mare Betsy. Her dam Quays (Royal Academy) won the Gr.2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) and placed at the top level in the Australian Oaks (2400m), Queensland Oaks (2400m) and the Arrowfield Stud Stakes (2000m). Cimarron’s stablemate and Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) contender Fernandez (NZ) has also been in good recent touch at Ruakaka with a runner-up finish two runs back before the Per Incanto mare ran fourth after an interrupted passage. “She is a really consistent horse and is rarely out of the money,” Mahoney said. “She will like the good track up there and I’ve been happy with the last couple of runs. The last race didn’t quite go to plan and she got a bit far back and hopefully she can sit a bit handier.” The other member of Mahoney’s team is Love Affirmations (NZ) who will run in the Northland Business Systems Handicap (1200m). The El Roca gelding was a comfortable winner on the course two runs back and then tailed the field home, but Mahoney is happy to forget that result. “The race just didn’t suit him. He drew the outside gate and Warren (Kennedy) opted to pull back and then they slowed the pace down and sprinted,” she said. “He got left a bit flat on the corner, but he pulled up great and we’ll try and ride him handier this time. He’s better suited that way, it was just the circumstances last time, so we’ll ignore that and move on.” View the full article

Cambridge trainer Shelley Hale will head north to Ruakaka on Saturday to try and plunder some of the lucrative prizemoney on offer in the Winter Championship Finals. Leading her charge will be in-form mare Blue Sky At Night (NZ) (Shamexpress) who will attempt to claim the lion’s share of the $60,000 purse on offer in the ITM/GIB Whangarei Gold Cup Stayers’ Final (2100m). The six-year-old daughter of Shamexpress won her first two races this preparation before finishing runner-up behind Khan Hunter (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) in the Kiwifruit Cup (2100m) at Tauranga last month. Hale has been pleased with her progress and is looking forward to testing her on better footing at Ruakaka, which was rated a Soft5 on Wednesday morning. “She seems in pretty good order,” Hale said. “She is very bright and well, and a bit feisty. She is going very well and it will be interesting transitioning from Heavy tracks to a Good track up there by the look of things. I think over ground she is still well suited.” Hale said Blue Sky At Night will likely head for a spell following her weekend test and will be prepared for some stakes targets later this year. “We thought that we would head towards this series, and she will probably have a short spell after this and we will get her ready for something in late spring, early summer,” Hale said. “I think she is going well enough at the moment to look at something like the Counties Cup (Gr.3, 2100m) and see how we go from there.” Hale will also head north on Saturday with well-related three-year-old Talentoso (NZ), a Tarzino gelding out of a half-sister to multiple Group One winner and now sire Turn Me Loose, who will contest the $60,000 ITM/GIB Progressive Winter Championship Final (1600m). “He has got a little bit of pedigree going for him,” Hale said. “He is doing a nice enough job, he didn’t have a lot of luck early on. He is going to be a better horse with another six months on him, he is still a little bit weak.” Talentoso won two starts back before he was freshened and given one lead-in run last week ahead of this weekend’s lucrative target. “We gave him a week in the paddock after his win (two starts back) and gave him the run over 1400m last Saturday just to clean the pipes to be ready for this Saturday,” Hale said. “There is this nice prizemoney on offer and for a long time we have all grizzled about not enough prizemoney, so we thought we would have a look at this. “He will probably have a month out after this and then we will get him a going a bit later in the spring too.” View the full article

What Muswellbrook Races Where Muswellbrook Race Club – Skellatar Park, 15 Racecourse Rd, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 When Thursday, July 11, 2024 First Race 12:05pm AEST Visit Dabble NSW country racing returns to Muswellbrook on Thursday afternoon, with a competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +7m between the 1280m to 300m markers, while the remainder is in the true position. The track is already rated a Heavy 10 with the opening event set to jump at 12:05pm AEST. Muswellbrook Best Bet: Bullfighter After two eye-catching barrier trials, the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Bullfighter makes his debut. The son of Capitalist secured victory in his most recent piece of work at Randwick on June 14, making every post a winner to score by two lengths. Jean Van Overmeire should be able to dictate terms from barrier two, and provided Bullfighter can steal a cheap sectional in the middle stages, this guy will prove hard to chase down. Best Bet Race 2 – #3 Bullfighter (2) 2yo Colt | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Jean Van Overmeire (57kg) +200 with Neds Next Best at Muswellbrook: Lady Ichikawa Lady Ichikawa returns after a 267-day spell and looks prepared to strike first-up. She finished her last campaign with an impressive runner-up performance behind Genzano at Scone on October 16, careering down the centre of the course to get within 3.5 lengths. She was only asked for a minor effort in a recent jump-out, and although she may lack race-day fitness compared to some key rivals, Lady Ichikawa has the class to account for this lot and break her maiden status. Next Best Race 3 – #6 Lady Ichikawa (5) 4yo Mare | T: Sam Kavanagh | J: Jean Van Overmeire (57kg) +190 with PlayUp Best Value at Muswellbrook: Hawkwind Hawkwind returns after 199 days off the scene and brings strong credentials to this Class 1 contest. The daughter of Rubick didn’t miss the frame last preparation, culminating in her maiden victory at Wyong on December 23. She managed to make every post a winner on that occasion, and punters can expect similar front-running tactics first-up. Watch for Andrew Adkins to clear his rivals to get to the rail, and provided she doesn’t work too hard to get across, Hawkwind should give a bold sight at each-way odds with online bookmakers. Best Value Race 6 – #4 Hawkwind (6) 5yo Mare | T: Adam Duggan | J: Andrew Adkins (59kg) +1000 with Dabble Thursday quaddie tips – Muswellbrook Races Muswellbrook quadrella selections Thursday, July 9, 2024 5-9 2-4-8 5-7-10 1-2-3-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Cimarron will contest the Whangarei Gold Cup Stayer’s Final (2100m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Cimarron has made a smooth transition to middle distance racing and he looks well-placed to further his record at Ruakaka on Saturday. The son of Charm Spirit’s lead-up form on the track has been hard to fault and trainer-owner Jenna Mahoney has every reason to expect more of the same from the five-year-old in the Whangarei Gold Cup Stayer’s Final (2100m). Cimarron has a course and distance victory and two minor placings in his four starts beyond a mile and with Warren Kennedy again booked for the ride they again make an appealing combination. “He’s pretty consistent and since we’ve shifted him up over ground he’s getting even better,” Mahoney said. “He was good last time out and he loves the surface at Ruakaka so we’re making the most if it with him.” Cimarron finished runner-up in a Rating 75 contest in his most recent visit to Ruakaka a fortnight ago and has done well in the interim. “He’s only a three-win horse in an open race, but he gets in nicely and Warren is keen to stay with him so I’m happy about that, he rides him really well,” Mahoney said. “I bought him as a yearling and he can have his moments, but generally he’s pretty easy going.” Cimarron was bought out of Windsor Park Stud’s Karaka draft for $50,000 and is a son of the stakes placed Redoute’s Choice mare Betsy. Her dam Quays won the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) and placed at the top level in the Australian Oaks (2400m), Queensland Oaks (2400m) and the Arrowfield Stud Stakes (2000m). Cimarron’s stablemate and Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m) contender Fernandez has also been in good recent touch at Ruakaka with a runner-up finish two runs back before the Per Incanto mare ran fourth after an interrupted passage. “She is a really consistent horse and is rarely out of the money,” Mahoney said. “She will like the good track up there and I’ve been happy with the last couple of runs. The last race didn’t quite go to plan and she got a bit far back and hopefully she can sit a bit handier.” The other member of Mahoney’s team is Love Affirmations. The El Roca gelding was a comfortable winner on the course two runs back and then tailed the field home, but Mahoney is happy to forget that result. “The race just didn’t suit him. He drew the outside gate and Warren (Kennedy) opted to pull back and then they slowed the pace down and sprinted,” she said. “He got left a bit flat on the corner, but he pulled up great and we’ll try and ride him handier this time. He’s better suited that way, it was just the circumstances last time, so we’ll ignore that and move on.” Horse racing news View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Aurie’s Star Handicap Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, August 3, 2024 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1200m The Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap is a 1200m sprint race held on the first weekend of August each year at Flemington racecourse. Run for $200,000, the Aurie’s Star Handicap has been won by some of the best sprinters and middle-distance types since 2000. Fields Of Omaha would would the Aurie’s Star Handicap, before placing in the Caulfield Cup (2400m) — the year Northerly won the prestigious event. The 2023 Aurie’s Star Handicap was won by the Danny O’Brien-trained It’sourtime ridden by Michael Dee. 2024 Aurie’s Star Handicap betting odds Aurie’s Star Handicap odds are currently unavailable. HorseBetting will update this page when 2024 Aurie’s Star Handicap betting odds are released. 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Aurie’s Star Handicap News It’sourtime produces scintillating best to score Aurie’s Star success Australia horse racing news 11 months ago It’sourtime produced his brilliant best to take out the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington on Saturday afternoon … Read More Flemington races tips & quaddie | Saturday, August 5 Horse Racing Tips 11 months ago Racing returns to Flemington Racecourse on Saturday for a stacked 10-race program. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and free quaddie … Read More It’sourtime looking to turn tables in Aurie’s Star Handicap Australia horse racing news 11 months ago It’sourtime will line up in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington on Saturday hoping to return serve on … Read More Sirius Suspect leads throughout in Aurie’s Star Handicap Australia horse racing news 2 years ago It was as simple as jump, lead and win in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap for track specialist Sirius … Read More Sirius Suspect’s persistence is paying off ahead of Flemington Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Sirius Suspect’s victory in the Santa Ana Lane Sprint Series Final last start, trainer Saab Hasan singled out track-walker Peter … Read More Flemington racing tips & quaddie picks | August 6, 2022 Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago The Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) is the feature race on Flemington’s nine-part card on Saturday afternoon. 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Previous Aurie’s Star Handicap Fields 2023 Aurie’s Star Handicap field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Ingratiating James Cummings Ben Melham 3 59kg 2 General Beau Mathew Ellerton Damian Lane 6 57kg 3 Here To Shock Ben, Will & JD Hayes Daniel Stackhouse 2 57kg 4 It’sourtime Danny O’Brien Michael Dee 9 55.5kg 5 Zethus James Cummings Blake Shinn 8 55.5kg 6 Chassis Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Dean Yendall 11 54kg 7 Much Much Better Sara Ryan Jye McNeil 7 54kg 8 Dance To Dubai Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Carleen Hefel 5 54kg 9 Umgawa Leon & Troy Corstens Harry Coffey 10 54kg 10 Mr Exclusive Matthew Brown Beau Mertens 4 54kg 11 Cause For Concern Shawn Mathrick Craig Williams 1 54kg 2023 Aurie’s Star Handicap result 1st – It’sourtime (+290) 2nd – Umgawa (+590) 3rd – Chassis (+370) Recent runnings of the Aurie’s Star Handicap: 2023: It’sourtime blouses rivals Danny O’Brien and Michael Dee combined to kick off the new racing season with a bang, as It’sourtime produced his brilliant best to take out the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington. Michael Dee was booked for just the second time on the son of Time For War, heading back toward the rear of the field; although, ultimately drawing the favourable grandstand side of the course. It proved to be a winning move from the star jockey, with plenty of speed taking It’sourtime into the race. He was then able to show his electric turn-of-foot after peeling off the backs of some tiring on-speed gallopers. Runner-up Umgawa ($34) had shown some indifferent form, but was able to find second place, while the trifecta spot went the way of Chassis ($21) who also seemed to relish the hot tempo engaged. 2022: Sirius Suspect proves too slick It was as simple as jump, lead and win in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap for track specialist Sirius Suspect. The Saab Hasan-trained eight-year-old went into the 1200m sprint as a well-supported second favourite as he searched for a fifth win down the Flemington straight. After jumping cleanly from barrier six under Ethan Brown, the son of Wanted controlled the race from the front and gave a terrific kick when asked for a supreme effort, getting away from Shooting For Gold and setting an unassailable margin for Stageman and King Of Sparta to reel in. 2021: The Astrologist sends Group 1 statement The Astrologist managed to take out the Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington, claiming his first group success while adding to an impressive form-line as the Spring Carnival approaches. The five-year-old son of Zoustar brought up his third win from his past four starts when holding out Romancer and Too Good Too Hard in the concluding stages of the Group 3 race at Flemington. The horse showed plenty of group 1 potential, after being left vulnerable late on in the Aurie’s Star. The in-form runner hit the lead with 400m to go and managed to keep his rivals at bay. 2020: Ollie salutes again in Aurie’s Star Handicap Champion jockey Damien Oliver has continued his recent domination of the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Stakes, making it four wins in the past seven years and his fifth in total on Home Of The Brave. Godolphin’s Melbourne stable foreman Sean Keogh said Oliver’s quick thinking at the start of the 1200m race secured the win as he had to overcome adversity after receiving a bump from Great Again, who was drawn to his outside. Oliver was then able to stalk Great Again and run him down in the closing stages. Oliver said his mount was sandwiched in the incident but added the horse didn’t jump well anyway and felt he was not overly disadvantaged. Home Of The Brave ($5) defeated Great Again ($4.40 fav) by three-quarters of a length with Game Keeper ($8.50) a long neck away third. Previous winners of the Aurie’s Star Handicap Aurie’s Star Handicap Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2023 It’sourtime Michael Dee Danny O’Brien 2022 Sirius Suspect Ethan Brown Saab Hasan 2021 The Astrologist Damien Thornton Leon & Troy Corstens 2020 Home Of The Brave Damien Oliver James Cummings 2019 So Si Bon Luke Nolen David & Ben Hayes & Tom Dabernig 2018 Voodoo Lad Damien Oliver Darren Weir 2017 Hey Doc Luke Currie Tony McEvoy 2016 Sooboog Michael Dee Darren Weir 2015 Shiraz Damien Oliver Tony McEvoy 2014 Tiger Tees Damien Oliver Joseph Pride 2013 Broken Luke Nolen Darren Weir 2012 Shanghai Warrior Steven King Pat Hyland 2011 Temple Of Boom James McDonald Tony Gollan 2010 Elusive Touch Stephen Baster Mark Kavanagh 2009 Mic Mac Damien Oliver Greg Eurell 2008 Grand Duels Brad Rawiller Byron Cozamanis 2007 Monet Rules Peter Mertens Leon Corstens 2006 Bel Danoro Craig Newitt Lee Freedman 2005 Niconero Craig Williams David Hayes 2004 General Bayton Steven King Donna Gaskin 2003 Sports Darren Gauci John Hawkes 2002 Fields Of Omagh Greg Childs Tony McEvoy 2001 Sound The Alarm Greg Grylls Richard Otto 2000 Roktzar Lonagan Milham Len Treloar Aurie’s Star Handicap winners pre-2000 Aurie’s Star Handicap Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Hula Wonder 1998 Source of Divorce 1997 Penghulu 1996 Homestead Recommended! 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Billy Boy will compete at Wanganui on Thursday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Local trainer Jo Rathbone will be represented by two of her well-performed gallopers in Billy Boy and Mr Twinkletoes at Wanganui’s Thursday meeting. A regular front-runner, Billy Boy returned to the winner’s circle after setting his own terms in the Amateur event at Te Aroha last month, and he will step up in grade. “He just likes to roll along in front at a nice pace, Amber (Riddell, amateur jockey) seems to get along with him and rode him really well there,” Rathbone said. “He’s obviously up in grade tomorrow, but he always tries hard.” A former top jumps jockey, Rathbone has sights on a career over fences for the capable stayer and has noted next month’s Grand National week in Christchurch as a possible starting point for his new career. “I’m hoping to have a bit of a team to go down south and he’s definitely one who may head down,” she said. “He went last year and ran a couple of placings on the flat, but he also has his jumping ticket so I will decide over the next couple of weeks whether he potentially has his first jumping race down there. He jumps pretty nicely.” Lightly-raced four-year-old Mr Twinkletoes returned to the trials after his second-up fourth at New Plymouth in early June. “We went back to the trials as there just wasn’t really a suitable race for him, at times there seems to be a whole lot of options at once then not many,” Rathbone said. “He’s been to Wellington a couple of times and not gone particularly well there, so when you have a horse like him who doesn’t seem to go well at a certain place, you’re a bit stuck for options. “It’ll be the same with him as Billy Boy, we’ll see how he goes tomorrow and decide whether he goes down to Christchurch for some flat races too. “Jumping wouldn’t be in his near future, but all of my horses do a bit of schooling in their work so potentially one day. It all depends on the horse really.” Top apprentice Lily Sutherland will fulfil the rides on both horses, as well as having her third start aboard Nigelnomates, who despite strongly over racing has performed well in both of his appearances to date. “He’s not the easiest to ride, he can go pretty hard early then decide that he’s maybe had enough and make Lily work quite hard,” Rathbone said. “He does have the ability, it’s just getting him into putting his mind on the job and he can be a bit like that in his track work as well.” The son of Preferment has drawn an outside barrier in the capacity field of 12 for the Manawatu Sound Services MDN (1600m). “I think she’ll (Sutherland) just have to play it by air with the draw, he really does his own thing and might either be fierce or miss the start, as he has done in the past,” Rathbone said. “It is a tricky draw especially from the mile start, but I’m sure Lily will have it sorted. “He’s come through his couple of runs well and he shouldn’t be far away I wouldn’t have thought.” Rathbone will also be represented Koda and Julianus, with the latter showing good improvement off a spell first-up at Otaki. “I thought it was quite a nice run first-up and he doesn’t seem to mind a wet track,” Rathbone said. “I can’t see it improving much from a heavy 10 even though we’re having good days, at my place it’s been heavy frosts so that doesn’t allow the track to do much drying. He should handle those conditions though.” Horse racing news View the full article

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by Christina Bossinakis & Stefanie Grimm Lexington, KY–The onset of the yearling season every summer can be a bit of a worrisome time for many. With the yearlings that have been so painstakingly selected by Fasig-Tipton's team for its first yearling sale of the season, it can often be a bit unnerving whether things will go off without a hitch or not. And at the conclusion of Tuesday's yearling session, it appeared that it had. “It was a fantastic start to the 2024 yearling sales season,” affirmed Fasig-Tipton President and CEO Boyd Browning, Jr. “I think that it clearly exceeded our expectations, even our hopes. Literally the first horse in the ring brought over $200,000 and kind of helps set the tone for the rest of the day.” Having already well established its Freshman Sires Showcase over the past several seasons, Browning was enthused about the results from Tuesday's early trade. “The Freshman Sire Showcase is part of what we do and we've become known for and it's a good way to introduce those stallions to the market,” he said. “[This year was] a fabulous group. It's about as good a group of freshman sire yearlings as we've seen in a long time. So will we have it again? Yeah, we'll have that back again next year.” At the conclusion of Tuesday's session, a total of 154 head sold for gross receipts of $17,319,000 with an average of $112,461 and a median of $90,000. In 2023, 210 yearlings sold (including three post sales) for a gross of $20,507,000. The average closed out at $98,724 and the median was $77,000. “It's not easy, don't get me wrong. The market is not all fantastic and everything sounds great,” he said. “But it was a healthy market. Any time you post increases over last year's results, it's positive. I'm not a huge statistics guy, but I think this sale gave everybody confidence heading into the remainder of the sales season.” The July Sale Next up: The Saratoga Sale Hear more about what to expect from @btbrowning. pic.twitter.com/Uamm3YRWiK — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 Spendthrift's Ned Toffey was equally upbeat about the trade at Fasig-Tipton this week. The operation made a single purchase, acquiring Hip 81, a colt by Spendthrift sire Yaupon for $210,000. Spendthrift was also represented by several of its stallions, including the Uncle Mo-sired Yaupon, who led the day's freshman class with 11 selling for gross receipts of $1,792,000. “It's been very good overall,” said Toffey. “I think maybe there was some anxiety early, but if you stand out here by the walking ring, you see a ton of good-looking, quality horses go by and people respond well to that kind of horse. So we're very happy with today's results.” Commenting on the activity on the grounds in the days leading up to this year's July Sale, Browning said, “[Seeing] the traffic on the sales grounds when I pulled in Sunday morning, I thought, 'It's going to be ok.' Saturday morning was busy, which was important. Sunday morning I had to park a row behind where I normally do and it was refreshing. It felt good on the sales grounds from eight o'clock Saturday morning until almost five o'clock on Tuesday. And a lot of people are smiling.” And the depth of buyers, from pinhookers to end users, was also encouraging to Browning. Among buyers, Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Kenny McPeek, a regular on the July scene, purchased seven yearlings for a total of $1,120,000, including the highest priced, Hip 114, a colt by McKinzie for $275,000. MACLEAN'S MUSIC colt sells for $500,000 at The July Sale! #FasigJuly @HillnDaleFarm Congrats to buyer Resolute Bloodstock, consignor @Gainesway, agt, & breeder @bridlewoodocala!#FloridaBred @florida_horse @jstewartrr @rresoluteracing pic.twitter.com/IXapMMUYFF — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 “We've spent 10 years trying to change the label from a pinhooker sale to a yearling sale,” he admitted. “And we saw significant participation from [Resolute Farm's] John Stewart again, and [trainer] Ken McPeek returned again. There were plenty of trainers on the sales grounds here too.” At the end of the day's trading, the RNA rate came in over 30%, rising from 31.9% in 2023 to 33.3% this year. “There was significant competition across the board for the vast number of horses. Same as always in July,” he said. “RNAs were a little higher than we would like because people have options. They have October and they have some other sales they can attend or save them for the 2-year-old marketplace. So it's always a little higher in that regard.” He explained, “Sometimes it's a hard sell in many regards because it's a physical sale. You have to try and make sure that you get the right type of horses. We live in a world where there is a lot of physical scrutiny. When you look at a horse in March, April or early May, you have no idea how they will vet. Some of them improved and unfortunately, some of them don't mature or go the wrong way. I am pleased overall with our inspection team because they put together a good group of horses from a physical standpoint. Can we do better? Yes, we always try to do better. But that's a little bit easier said than done. But we'll try to tighten the physicals again next year.” At the end of the day, Browning was extremely encouraged by what he saw during July's action, and was eager to see what was to come next in upstate New York next month. “I can't wait until Saratoga,” he said. “I cannot wait until Monday and Tuesday night because we have a really great catalogue. We had a good catalogue here and we saw the reaction to the physicals on the sales grounds over the last couple of days, particularly today. They don't have [prior] form but people want good horses and we've got good horses and we know there's plenty of competition for the good ones. So I am really, really pleased. Now we will start hustling for Saratoga buyers.” Resolute Back On Top With $500K Maclean's Music Colt When it comes to headlines at the nation's biggest sales, John Stewart's Resolute Stud certainly hasn't been far from them. Once again flexing his spending muscles during Tuesday's July Sale of selected yearlings, the buyer and his team extended to $500,000 for a colt by Maclean's Music. Offered as Hip 170, the chestnut was consigned by Gainesway, acting as agent for Bridlewood Farm. “When we saw him on the farm, we thought he was that kind of colt [that would bring this price],” said Gainesway's Brian Graves. “There are always a few anxious moments on the grounds, just with horses shipping in and getting acclimated but, in the end, we were expecting a price like that.” Stewart was equally enthused about his Florida-bred purchase, his first acquisition at the July Sale. “Everything I do is the first time,” he joked when asked about his initial foray at July. “I get to experience everything for the first time. It's a lot of fun.” “He was one of the top 5 colts we came here to buy.” Hear from @jstewartrr on his purchase of Hip 170 for $500,000. @rresoluteracing pic.twitter.com/8ueCJpHD3W — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 He continued, “[Hip 170] was one of the top five colts we came here to buy. We are a little light right now since we just started our breeding operation this year. We just shipped our first 2-year-olds that we bought in September to the trainers. We're a little light on the colts with our yearling stock and so we're looking to stock up on colts right now.” The Mar. 11 foal is out of unraced Jotown (Speightstown), a $550,000 purchase by Bridlewood at Keeneland September in 2017. A daughter of MGSW Jojo Warrior (Pioneerof the Nile), the 8-year-old mare is out of Carson Jen (Carson City), who is responsible for Grade I scorer A Z Warrior and GSW & GISP E Z Warrior, in addition to MSW and GSP J Z Warrior. “The plan came together,” said Bridlewood General Manager George Isaacs. “I personally thought he was the type of colt that could potentially be a sales-topping type. Needless to say, it's an awesome result, we're tickled to death. We wanted to inject a bit of speed into the mare. Maclean's Music had Jackie's Warrior and Drain the Clock, we're big fans of his.” Jotown is also responsible for Spiralizer (Twirling Candy), a $250,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase that flourished into a $550,000 OBS March graduate earlier this year. Trained by Steve Asmussen for Wathnan Racing, the colt won first time out at Churchill Downs June 13. Outlining the team's process in tackling the yearling scene, Stewart said, “I focus on the pedigree side of things, and [advisors] Gavin [O'Connor] and Chelsey [Stone] focus more on the conformation side of things. We made a list of our top 50 horses and they came out and evaluated those horses and based on how all of that lines up, we decide what we're going to buy.” In total, Resolute secured nine lots at the July Sale Tuesday–six colts and three fillies–for gross expenditures of $1.6 million. The operation also purchased a pair of yearlings by Complexity for $250,000 (Hip 108, filly) and (Hip 202, colt) and took advantage of the Freshman Sire showcase with a colt by Maxfield (Hip 1) and paid $60,000 for a colt by Uncle Chuck (Hip 60). COMPLEXITY filly (hip 108) sells for $250,000 at The July Sale! #FasigJuly Congrats to buyer Resolute Bloodstock, consignor @AirdrieStud Raised & Offered, & breeder Estate of Brereton C. Jones.@rresoluteracing @jstewartrr pic.twitter.com/jqhxt73N0N — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 “There are a lot of quality horses here,” he said, remarking on the freshman class on offer at Fasig Tuesday. “It makes you excited with what's coming up at this year's crop of horses that are coming to the market.” Regarding plans for his latest acquisitions, he added, “All of the ones we bought will go to the farm, we'll evaluate them and see where they are and when it's time to send them to pre-training, they will go to WinStar.” According to Stewart, Resolute currently has 43 horses in training and a total of 120 Thoroughbreds. The businessman indicated he has every intention of expanding those numbers further before the end of the season. “I'd like to have about 50-75 horses in training each year, and that's kind of what I'm building up this year,” he confirmed. “I made a significant investment in the industry last year and I am making another significant investment this year. I have 43 mares in foal this year, and I want that to be about 75-80. We've made a lot of progress this year, but we are still building.” Asked his impressions of his first July sale, he admitted, “I actually think it's probably a little unattended here. The prices to me are a little low, that's why I think we're getting some bargains here as opposed to having bought something later this summer at Saratoga. It made sense to buy here.”–@CbossTDN Justify Colt Brings $400K at Fasig July A colt by Justify continued the march of success for his Triple Crown-winning sire when bringing $400,000 from Mickey Gonzalez's Golden Star Farm–the co-second highest-priced yearling of the afternoon–at the Fasig-Tipton July Sale Tuesday. Consigned by Gainesway Farm, Hip 168 is out of Indygita (Indygo Shiner). This represents the extended family of MGSW and GISP Chapel of Dreams (Northern Dancer), a half-sister to leading sire Storm Cat. This colt by JUSTIFY (hip 168) earned a 'gold star,' selling for $400,000 to Golden Star Farm at The July Sale! #FasigJuly @coolmoreamerica Congrats to the buyer, consignor @Gainesway, agt, & breeder Thor-Bred Stables. pic.twitter.com/n2WYEmXKDB — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 In 2023, Justify was represented by 69 yearlings sold who averaged of $290,942 with a median of $260,000. This term, his juveniles averaged $583,257 for 14 head sold for a median of $375,000. During Tuesday's session, Gainesway Farm sold 16 head for a gross of $3,132,000, including the session topper Hip 170, a colt by Maclean's Music that brought $500,000. The consignment had eight yearlings sell for over $200,000, including Hip 114, a colt by McKinzie for $275,000; Hip 107, a filly by Liam's Map for $225,000, Hip 271, a colt by Twirling Candy for $220,000 and Hip 231, a colt by City of Light that also brought $220,000.–@CbossTDN Uncle Mo Colt To Mayberry Farm April Mayberry struck mid-session for Hip 135, a colt by Uncle Mo who sold on a final bid of $400,000. Out of a graded stakes-placed full-sister to GII Oakhawn Handicap winner Inside Straight (Super Saver) and half-sister to GII Santa Ynez Stakes winner Dance Daily (Five Star Day), the colt was bred by Meg Dumaine, who purchased his dam for $150,000 at Keeneland November in 2017. “I love Uncle Mo,” said Mayberry. “He's beautiful and well balanced with a nice way of going. There really wasn't anything not to like. The Uncle Mo's are lovely. They're very smart, which I appreciate, and they have a good brain. I think you have to have a good brain on top of the ability. They're really nice to work with and usually very pretty.” We've got a new leader at #FasigJuly… A colt by UNCLE MO (hip 135) o/o a full sister to G2W Inside Straight sells for $400,000 at The July Sale! @coolmoreamerica Congrats to buyer Mayberry Farm, consignor Funny Farm KY, & breeder Meg Dumaine. pic.twitter.com/3v6PtrStZI — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 The $400,000 watermark marked the highest sale of the session to that point and matched about what Mayberry was expecting to pay for the colt consigned by Dumaine's Funny Farm KY LLC. “[The price] was actually a maybe a little lower than expected. I think [the price] was right in the middle of what we thought. He'll go home [to Mayberry Farm] and just hang out for awhile. We'll give him some time and we'll break him in the fall like everyone else. He'll go to the races for us. He looks like an early horse for us but it'll depend on our client's program as it's not necessarily what they're looking for. The horse is going to tell us what they want to do but to me, he looks very early.” Yaupon, a son of Uncle Mo who brings his first yearlings to sale this year, had marked success Tuesday and Mayberry was one of many interested in his progeny as well as Uncle Mo as a sire of sires. “We liked the Yaupons quite a bit. In fact, we had a couple that we were interested in but for various reasons, they didn't work out. I think [Hip 135] was very typical of his sire. I like when you can see the sire in them.” —@SGrimmTDN Not This Time Has Top Filly Hip 199, a filly by Not This Time consigned by Blandford Stud (Padraig Campion) as agent, put up the highwater mark for the fillies later in the session at $320,000. Bred by Killora Stud and purchased by the Flying Dutchmen, the filly is out of the unraced Uncle Mo mare Mo Champagne who sold for $300,000 in foal to Justify at Keeneland January earlier this year after Killora had purchased her for just $90,000 at Keeneland January in 2017. The dam is a half to a pair of Grade I winners in millionaire Majestic Harbor (Rockport Harbor) and GI Arkansas Derby winner Danza (Street Boss). Mo Champagne is also a half to the dam of both GSW Totally Boss (Street Boss) and GSW Super Steed (Super Saver). —@SGrimmTDN A filly by NOT THIS TIME (hip 199) sells for $320,000 at The July Sale! This filly is o/o a half-sister to G1 winners Majestic Harbor and Danza. Congrats to buyer Flying Dutchmen, consignor Blandford Stud, and breeder @KilloraStud.#FasigJuly @PadraigCampion @TMStallions pic.twitter.com/iClL0JUm4n — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 Strong Showing For Spendthrift's First-Crop Yearlings Sires Spendthrift Farm saw strong demand Tuesday for their new stallions during the first-crop sire showcase early in the session. Yearlings by Yaupon, who had a $450,000 weanling and a pair of $400,000 weanlings sell during Keeneland November last year, were highly sought after and brought top price, highlighted by Ballysax Bloodstock-consigned Hip 82 who sold for $285,000 to De Meric Sales and Hip 45 out of the Taylor Made Sales consignment who got a final bid of $275,000 from U.S. Racing Stables. Colt by YAUPON sells for $275,000 to take the lead at The July Sale! #FasigJuly @spendthriftfarm Congrats to buyer U. S. Racing Stables and consignor @TaylorMadeSales, agt. pic.twitter.com/agExqtoo0f — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 “Yaupon is very, very consistent,” said Spendthrift's Ned Toffey. “Since last November [when his first weanlings sold], we've seen that he's very consistent in the type that he throws. They look a lot like him. They're very athletic, have great bone and they look precocious–it's a very commercial type. It doesn't surprise me at all that they've sold the way they have. It's just a continuation of what we've already seen.” Spendthrift also enjoyed success Tuesday with By My Standards, who was represented by Hip 37, a colt consigned by Buckland Sales as agent for $200,000. “By My Standards didn't get the numbers and he started at a little lower price point. So while we didn't have the sample size, I know from talking with our breeders and getting out and seeing these offspring that we're really, really pleased with what we're seeing. It's not surprising at all that he can have some very nice individuals.” —@SGrimmTDN Maxfield Colt Reaps Pinhook Score for Gonzalez The action had barely kicked off Tuesday for the July Sale of Selected Yearlings when Hip 1, a colt by freshman sire Maxfield entered the ring. While not usually considered advantageous to be first out of the box, the son of Abundant Flurry (Midshipman) overcame those lingering biases when selling for $220,000 to Resolute Bloodstock LLC. Consigned by Legacy Bloodstock, the dark bay colt represented a career-best pinhooking score for Ocala-based horseman Jorge Gonzalez. “That colt looked like a 2-year-old–he was huge,” said Resolute's John Stewart. “He's a great physical, looks fantastic and he was highly rated in our system. We're really excited about him.” Making this week even more special, Gonzalez also became a first-time father with a son this past Saturday, capping what he termed a 'rollercoaster' week. “It's been a very special week,” he enthused. Of Tuesday's success, he added, “I didn't have much money and I knew I would have to work with whatever issues the horse had. He had a few little issues, which probably turned some people off, but I decided to take a chance. And it worked out. It's a lot of luck.” This in-demand colt by MAXFIELD (Hip 1) is first in the ring and the first to at The July Sale! Congrats to buyer Resolute Bloodstock and consignor @legacybloodstoc, agent. Hip 1 was bred Lothenbach Stables (KY).#FasigJuly @jstewartrr @rresoluteracing @DarleyStallions pic.twitter.com/XzSnP2Xe3J — Fasig-Tipton (@FasigTiptonCo) July 9, 2024 Bred by Lothenbach Stables and offered as part of the operation's complete dispersal at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale in February, the Feb. 6 foal was purchased for a mere $13,000 at that venue. Out of a half-sister to Grade III winner Cigar Street (Street Sense), the yearling hails from the family of two-time Horse of the Year Cigar. “This colt was pretty correct, and I just liked the way he was moving,” recalled Gonzalez. “But I found myself going against a lot of people in buying this horse [in February]. As an individual, the horse was very nice, but the vetting wasn't great so I decided to take my chance, according to my pocket.” A Florida resident for over two decades, Gonzalez has served much of that time as an exercise rider at several high-profile Ocala training operations, including Crupi's New Castle Farm and Kinsman Farm. Gonzalez, who rents a few stalls at a facility in Ocala, currently has five horses making up his equine investment portfolio. “Right now, I am doing a little more pinhooking with yearlings,” he explained. “But I also have pinhooked 2-year-olds in training.” Offering a single yearling at this year's July Sale, Gonzalez confirmed that there will be a few more at this venue in October and at OBS this summer. Commenting on the allure of the colt's sire Maxfield, Gonzalez explained, “I liked [the sire] because he's a big and powerful horse. And people like the new sires.” When asked to sum up Tuesday's profitable afternoon, Gonzalez said, “This is all such a joy. I really love what I do. Things just took off recently and I am fortunate enough to sell the horse today. It's nice to be rewarded for taking the chance.”–@CbossTDN The post ‘A Fantastic Start’–Fasig-Tipton July Launches Yearling Season appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission veterinarians and stewards, Delaware Park has canceled the live racing card scheduled for July 10 due to the excessive heat index.View the full article

For the second time in the past week, Delaware Park cancelled a live racing card due to the heat and moved the card as drawn to a different day. The latest Delaware Park live racing day to fall victim to excessive heat is the card scheduled for Wednesday, July 10. Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) veterinarians and stewards, Delaware has moved the entire card to Thursday, July 11, when the temperature should abate somewhat. The heat index in the area, according to the National Weather Service, is forecasted to be above 105 degrees Fahrenheit Wednesday. The post Delaware Park Postpones July 10 Card appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Pride Of Jenni was in splendid isolation when claiming the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Photo: RacingNSW Ciaron Mahers horse, Pride Of Jenni, is shaping up to be a contender in the Spring Carnival with good odds in several top races with the top Australian bookmakers. The seven-year-old mare is the PlayUp favourite to win the King Charles III Stakes (1600m) at $3.50 and the Cox Plate (2040 m) at $4.50 odds on October 19 and 26. Maher has confirmed that these races are the focus for Pride Of Jenni this season. Pride Of Jenni is set to kick off her campaign at the $750,000 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield on August 31, where she currently stands as the $4.00 favourite at Neds. Maher mentioned that Pride Of Jenni’s race schedule after the Cox Plate will depend on how she recovers from these races. Since her win in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick in April, Pride Of Jenni hasn’t raced. 2024 Queen Elizabeth Stakes Race Replay – Pride Of Jenni (1st) Horse racing news View the full article

This day 10th 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 56 mins ago Pride Of Jenni racing favourite for Spring Carnival success Pride Of Jenni, trained by Ciaron Maher, aims for the King Charles III Stakes and Cox Plate during the Spring … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Canterbury racing tips, quaddie & odds | Wednesday, July 12 Canterbury Park Racecourse is the destination for NSW racing on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting brings you free betting tips for the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Happy Valley betting preview & free tips | July 12, 2023 Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley for the final time in the 2022/23 season this Wednesday evening. See our … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago South Australian racing receive significant increase in prizemoney As confirmed by Racing SA with a total of $7.4 million in increases for South Australian races starting from this … Read More Singapore horse racing news 1 year ago Derby bound Cavalry makes impressive Singapore debut Former New Zealand-trained galloper Cavalry got his Singapore career off to a winning start when he kicked clear to score … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Crouch hits target at Awapuni Football has been a big part of Awapuni trainer Mike Breslin’s life and that has continued in racing through the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 1 year ago Uraskyfullastars impresses in Awapuni triumph Uraskyfullastars continued to shine at Awapuni on Saturday, with a second win from just three starts for the daughter of … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 1 year ago Zac Purton races to Hong Kong record, eclipses Joao Moreira’s mark Zac Purton will continue his pursuit of Chief Stipelas Whyte’s Hong Kong career record after surpassing Joao Moreira’s mark for the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 1 year ago Wagga racing tips & free quaddie picks | Tuesday, July 11 Wagga Wagga will host seven races on Tuesday, July 11, and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven has picked out his best bets … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Hunter doubles up, Supreme Attraction stars at Alice Springs Terry Gillett’s Supreme Attraction and Darwin jockey Casey Hunter were the stars at Alice Springs on Sunday, with the latter … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Halter snags four winners on Day 1 of Darwin Cup Carnival Top End trainer Tayarn Halter had a day out when Tyquendo, Zou Der Zee, Noble War and Expert Witness saluted … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Australia launches BetStop: National self-exclusion register for online gambling BetStop, Australia’s national self-exclusion register, allows individuals to block themselves from online gambling services for a lifetime. Learn about the … Read More Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Gambling Ad Ban sparks controversy: Potential revenue loss for industry Learn about the heated debate surrounding the proposed gambling ad ban and its potential impact on industry revenue. Discover why … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Gary Clarke seals another feature win in the Darwin Cup Carnival Gary Clarke, the Top End’s dominant trainer for the past decade, made it two Darwin Cup Carnival feature wins in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Mileva takes the upset win in the 2022 Sir John Monash Stakes Much of the post-race talk focused on $2.80 favourite Oxley Road running out of puff on the straight. But no … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Donald racing tips & quaddie selections | Monday, July 11 A massive nine race card is set down for judgement at Donald Racecourse on Monday afternoon. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 10, 2022 Seven 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 Sunshine Coast top betting tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, 11/07 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the top betting preview for the 2021 Caloundra Cup day held at Sunshine Coast racecourse on Sunday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, July 11 HorseBetting’s Victorian horse racing analyst brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the Ballarat meeting on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | July 10, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees 14 meetings being held around the country on this Saturday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Wet track test for Jakkalbomb Group 3 performer Jakkalbomb will be able to answer the question of whether she can handle a heavy track when … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Caulfield betting tips & quaddie picks – Saturday, 11 July 2020 Caulfield plays host to nine races on Saturday, headlined by the Sir John Monash Stakes. Check out HB’s best bets … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Snowden stable chasing more 2YO success Fresh from a midweek stakes triumph, trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will look to add to their tally of winners … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago New Lindsay Park team lands first winner Tom Dabernig and Ben Hayes have landed a winner with their first runner following the departure of David Hayes from … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Turning track to suit Tavisan in Monash After finishing at the tail of the field down the straight at Flemington, Tavisan returns to Caulfield in a stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Conners, Singo in Winter Stakes reunion Two old friends who have enjoyed incredible success in racing, Clarry Conners and John Singleton, are back together hoping to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kendrick to cap stellar season in Guineas Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick is set to cap off his best season by winning the Winx Guineas with Star Of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Morrish gets his chance with Never No More Ballarat trainer Simon Morrish is the latest to get his hands on Never No More after the four-year-old has had … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Soxagon takes cautious path to Glasshouse Promising Soxagon has been carefully taken through the classes as he heads to his first stakes race in the Listed … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Rosehill Gardens racing tips – Saturday, 11 July 2020 Rosehill Gardens hosts nine metropolitan races this Saturday, headlined by the Winter Stakes … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Royal Ascot winners head Group 1 July Cup field Hello Youmzain and Golden Horde are among the entries for a 13-strong field in the July Cup at Newmarket … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Hong Kong’s clock ticks out for John Moore, the big-race king John Moore sits at the open window. His elbows rest on the worktop, his hands cup binoculars in a steadying … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Winsloe changes tack with stable trio Gore trainer Ellis Winsloe thought he would have a couple of nice chances in the Grand National Steeplechase (5600m) this … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Havasay claims back-to-back Ramornie Hcps Havasay has again saved his best for Grafton’s feature carnival, returning to form to post consecutive wins in the Ramornie … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Two-state double for trainer Toby Edmonds Gold Coast trainer Toby Edmonds had a two-state double within five minutes when Churning won at Doomben and Havasay scored … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Poy in gilt-edged chance for Group 3 win Michael Poy is unbeaten from two rides on Jungle Edge and the apprentice hopes to add a Group race win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Excess Funds impresses in Sandown return Trainer Levi Kavanagh is hopeful promising colt Excess Funds will keep stepping up after an encouraging first-up win at Sandown … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Parmie breaks through in Sandown victory. Co-trainer Simon Zahra says Parmie is still a work in progress but believes the filly, who has registered her first … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Boss cameo a forerunner to spring plans Glen Boss will make a cameo appearance at the Winter Stakes meeting at Rosehill ahead of a three-month carnival stint … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Whyte to receive Lifetime Achievement Award Hong Kong great Chief Stipelas Whyte will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Champion Awards ceremony on Sunday, 14 July … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Igraine horse to beat Tony Pike is pleased with progressive galloper Sacred Day heading into Thursday’s Listed Grafton Cup (2350m), but he has a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainers show support for retiring Lloyd Jeff Lloyd has received support from a cross section of trainers who have been his greatest backers for his last … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Fond Wellington Steeples memories for Nelson The Grant Plumbing Wellington Steeplechase (5500m) holds some great memories for Hastings trainer Paul Nelson and he hopes to add … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Visibility concern forces Caulfield change The Caulfield race meeting featuring the Sir John Monash Stakes will begin and finish earlier than first scheduled, Racing Victoria … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Deagon races hoping for community support Organisers of the annual Deagon race meeting are hoping for support from the local community and racing industry for their … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Another Dollar to cash in on strong form Another Dollar has never won at Doomben but she has strong form lines at the track for the Membership at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chautauqua set for Flemington jump-out Champion sprinter Chautauqua is only days away from an all-important jump-out at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Time right for Singapore move: Bailey Departing Victorian chief steward Terry Bailey says penalties for race day treatments should be tougher ahead of his move to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Racing administrator Noel Bracks dies Prominent racing administratot and racehorse owner Noel Bracks has died in Sydney aged 85 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redkirk Warrior out to bounce back After failing in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot, multiple Group One-winner Redkirk Warrior will be out to bounce … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Albumin going for hat-trick at Rosehill Albumin will run on his home track at Rosehill after trainer Gerald Ryan opted to bypass the Ramornie Handicap at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ashlor to run in Group Three Monash Stakes Trainer Dan McCarthy has decided to run Ashlor in the Sir John Monash Stakes over 1100m and will wait until … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Solomon’s Bay key to Moreira’s title defence at Happy Valley Jockey Joao Moreira has entered his final week as a full-time rider in Hong Kong with his eyes set on … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago David Payne three-handed in WFarm race Trainer David Payne will have three runners in the two-year-old race at Warwick Farm and believes the 1600 metres will … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mystic Journey to make Melbourne debut Tasmanian filly Mystic Journey is scheduled to make her first Melbourne appearance at Caulfield, with her performance to determine future … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gold Mag faces first city test at Sandown After an impressive debut win at Bendigo, three-year-old Gold Mag is set for his first city start in a 1200m-benchmark … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blue Point favourite for July Cup Blue Point, winner of the King’s Stand Stakes, is the favourite for the July Cup at Newmarket with Australian Redkirk … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago King’s Rose colt tops Japanese Sale A Deep Impact colt out of the 2011 champion New Zealand three-year-old filly King’s Rose topped the yearling session of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Cup target set for promising Felaar All roads will lead to Riccarton next season for the promising staying prospect Felaar. The lightly-tried son of Ekraar is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Apprentice triumphing over adversity Courage and determination are two qualities that apprentice jockey Holly Andrew has in spades. The 27-year-old’s steely resolve has stood … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Badajoz favourite for Ramornie Handicap Badajoz is favourite for two sprint races over the Grafton carnival but has drawn barrier 17 in the Ramornie Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Canterbury racing free odds, form and tips for Wednesday, July 12 WEDNESDAY holds an intriguing card for mid-week punters over seven races at Canterbury. We’ve run our eye over the form … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bayliss returns to trackwork after injury Group One-winning jockey Regan Bayliss has ridden trackwork for the first time since suffering a broken wrist as he builds … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago ACCC wants review of Tatts-Tabcorp deal The ACCC wants the Federal Court to review the Australian Competition Tribunal’s authorisation of the Tatts-Tabcorp merger … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Washington Heights back in Australia Washington Heights has won a barrier trial at Randwick ahead of his return to Sydney racing after a stint in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Monash Stakes target for Murt The Flirt Murt The Flirt has been effective first-up in the past and will chase the biggest win of his career when … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Burning Passion in first start for Newnham Mark Newnham is looking to Burning Passion to maintain his form when he runs in the Listed Winter Stakes for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Horseland accused of hypocrisy after pulled sponsorship A DECISION to pull the naming rights by equestrian supply store Horseland has been described as “ill-advised” after the company … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Millar high on Hermanito’s future abroad after promising start PLYMOUTH trainer Janelle Millar is optimistic she may have uncovered the next Kiwi runner capable of winning across the Tasman … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hartnell to kick off campaign in Melbourne Hartnell will kick off in the P B Lawrence Stakes in Melbourne to begin a campaign likely to take a … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Marsh to let The Story’s new chapter unfold slowly FORMER group one galloper What’s The Story’s is about to enter a new era as it switches trainers to Stephen … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Joao Moreira sets another Hong Kong record Champion rider Joao Moreira has set a new Hong Kong jockeys’ record with his 169th winner for the season … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Godolphin’s Thunder Snow wins French G1 Godolphin’s Thunder Snow has won the Group One Prix Jean Prat at Chantilly … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Belmont Derby win for Deauville Champion Irish trainer Aidan O’Brien has racked up another international winner with Deauville taking the Belmont Derby in New York … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Gold Horizon in emotional Grafton win Gold Horizon has given veteran trainer Harold Norman an emotional win in the South Grafton Cup for his old friend, … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Missile Stakes return for Capitalist Golden Slipper winner Capitalist will run in a barrier trial at Randwick as he prepares for his first start as … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Happy Clapper’s Epsom Hcp path determined Doncaster Handicap runner-up Happy Clapper will return to the track in the Tramway Stakes on his way to the Epsom … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Missile Stakes return for Capitalist Golden Slipper winner Capitalist will run in a barrier trial at Randwick as he prepares for his first start as … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chris Munce looking ahead to new season Former jockey Chris Munce is keen to further his training career with his stable bolstered by young horses for the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Nikitas and Thunder Down Under join Waller Nikitas will get his Group One campaign underway with Chris Waller who has also taken charge of New Zealand colt … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Smerdon looks to spring with Iggimacool Iggimacool capped her winter preparation with a Listed win at Flemington and trainer Robert Smerdon will now look at spring … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Faraway Town to be given light spring prep Faraway Town will be given a light spring preparation before she returns to the paddock to prepare for the following … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jeff Lloyd poised for history-making title Veteran jockey Jeff Lloyd is in line to make history as the oldest rider to win the Brisbane premiership, three … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Limato stunning in July Cup Limato has lived up to veteran trainer Henry Candy’s expectations to win the prestigious July Cup at Newmarket … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Betfair increase takeout on Australian racing GLOBAL bookmaking giant Betfair will pay a higher commission on any winning bet placed at Randwick, Doomben and Belmont this … Read More View the full article

Roxton becomes the first winner for freshman sire Rowayton in scoring a 3 3/4-length debut victory against Pennsylvania-bred maidens July 9 at Parx Racing.View the full article

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7th-Parx Racing, $41,200, (S), Msw, 7-9, 2yo, 4 1/2f, :54.52, ft, 3 3/4 lengths. ROXTON (g, 2, Rowayton–Queen of Races, by Henrythenavigator), let go at 8-1, was hustled out to the early lead and contested the pace through an opening quarter in :22.97. He took charge approaching the stretch, pulled away down the lane and reported home a 3 3/4-length winner. Longshot Dr. Lou (Wicked Strong) chased him home in second. Roxton is the first winner for his freshman sire Roywaton (Into Mischief). The stallion, second in the GI Del Mar Futurity and third in the GI American Pharoah Stakes in 2018, stands at Taylor Made Farm at a fee of $7,500. Queen of Races is a half-sister to multiple Grade I winner Harlan's Holiday (Harlan). Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $24,000. O-Equivine Farm, Louis A. Bisso, Jr. and Richard Vega Racing Stable Inc.; B-Equivine Farm LLC (PA); T-Richard Vega. The post Rowayton Represented by First Winner at Parx Tuesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Palladium (Ger) (Gleneagles {Ire}) could continue to follow in the footsteps of Fantastic Moon (Ger) (Sea The Moon {Ger}) after keeping the G1 Deutsches Derby trophy in the hands of owners Liberty Racing with his victory at Hamburg on Sunday. Trained by Henk Grewe and ridden by German-born jockey Thore Hammer-Hansen, Palladium ran out a surprise winner of the Classic as he edged ahead in the final strides to get the verdict by a neck, having raced away from the other principals after being brought over to the stand's side in the straight. His connections are now considering the Prix Niel at Longchamp on Sunday, September 15 for his next start, a Group 2 which also went the way of Fantastic Moon before he finished eleventh in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in 2023. Lars-Wilhelm Baumgarten, who runs Liberty Racing, said of Sunday's triumph, “It was amazing–it's a miracle! It was a wonderful day. We were very relaxed before the race because if you're an outsider it's much easier to feel the atmosphere and the crowd. “We decided in the parade ring, with the trainer, that we would try it [to come over to the stand's side]. We were outsiders, we could not lose, so we decided to go straight to the outside rail. “That was a good move and Thore did it well–he gave him a brilliant, world-class ride from position 20 in the starting gate. Two hundred metres before the line, we started to shout and with 50 shareholders it was loud enough for the horse to hear.” “We will give him time to relax and reset,” Baumgarten added of future plans for the colt. “He is a good stayer and perhaps he will go the same way as Fantastic Moon, to the Prix Niel. We're not sure at this moment.” Last year's Deutsches Derby scorer Fantastic Moon could also be on his travels again this summer, having resumed winning ways on his third start of the campaign in last month's G2 Grosser Preis der Badischen Wirtschaft at Cologne. The G1 Juddmonte International at York on Wednesday, August 21 is now among the options being considered for the four-year-old. “We go to Munich for a Group 1 over 2,000 metres, the Grosser Dallmayr-Preis,” said Baumgarten. “He was second last year to Nations Pride in this race. We will try to win it and after that we will decide what we do, the Arc route or perhaps he will come to York. We gave him a nomination for York–we will decide after Munich.” Ghostwriter Camp Another with York Ambitions The three-year-old Ghostwriter (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) is another who has the Juddmonte International as a potential target after his third-place finish behind City Of Troy (Justify) in Saturday's G1 Coral-Eclipse. Beaten only two lengths behind the Derby hero at Sandown, on ground softer than ideal according to trainer Clive Cox, Ghostwriter will now be prepared for the Ebor Festival as he seeks a first success of the season, having previously finished fourth in both the G1 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket and G1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly. “We were thrilled,” Cox said of the colt's effort at Sandown. “For one moment at the furlong pole we thought he was going to go and get it. He ran a super race and it was very pleasing, bearing in mind that we all feel he'll be better still on better ground. “In spite of that it was a really honest and solid performance and it confirms our belief that he's a horse for this level. I'm really pleased that he's come out of the race well. He's back home safe and sound–he's very pleased with himself and we're very pleased with him. “York would be the logical step from here. Hopefully there we'll find his preferred dry surface.” The main disappointment of the Sandown feature was the performance of G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains runner-up Dancing Gemini (Ire), who weakened quickly in the straight to trail home last of the six runners. Trainer Roger Teal was left rueing his decision to let the son of Camelot (GB) take his chance on Saturday, with the testing conditions not playing to his strengths over a trip that might also have stretched his stamina. “I think he struggled on the ground,” Teal summed up. “He travelled really strong, it was just when Kieran [Shoemark, jockey] thought he was going to pick up, he just couldn't and his stride shortened. I'm not sure he saw the trip out on that ground. “I think in hindsight I might have been better hooking him out–you live and learn. I would like to drop back to a mile and regroup. We're just going to monitor him over the next week or so and make sure we are happy with him and then maybe step back to a mile next time. “I think we will lower our sights a little bit, get a confidence-booster into him, and get him back on track. We probably need to get our sensible heads on and try something at a slightly lesser level and go from there.” The post Deutsches Derby Scorers Palladium and Fantastic Moon Set to Travel this Summer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Chad Brown has placed his stamp on most of the graded turf stakes in New York. That is particularly true of the Diana Stakes (G1T). View the full article

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Santa Anita will host 22 stakes, including the inaugural $1 million California Crown (G1), during its 16-day Autumn Meet starting Friday, Sept. 27.View the full article