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Moments In Time powers away for Ellis Wong. Ellis Wong celebrated a significant milestone in his fledgeling career at Happy Valley on Wednesday night when the apprentice exploited his 10lb claim to maximum effect with a double on Happy Horse and Moments in Time. Wong, 23, made the most of his opportunities by striking in tandem with Manfred Man when Happy Horse prevailed before sealing his first double when Chilean Group 1 winner Moments In Time swept to victory. “It feels amazing. Thanks to Danny and Manfred for their support,” Wong said. “I’m very happy. “Moments In Time was really strong, we had a good pace and he followed really nicely and he won easily. It’s a great night.” Indentured to four-time Hong Kong champion Caspar Fownes, Wong returned to Hong Kong last season after riding 88 winners in South Australia, highlighted by a quartet at Gawler on January 7. Wong was in the best of company tonight, matching the feats of three senior jockeys who also produced braces – six-time champion Zac Purton, Brenton Avdulla and Harry Bentley – while Mark Newnham took training honours with a double. Purton boosted his tally of wins for the 2023/24 season to 79 to sit 29 clear of Karis Teetan (50) in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship after victories on Copartner Prance and Raging Blizzard, who continued a strong season with his fourth win of the preparation with success for John Size. Rated 55 at the start of the season, the Per Incanto gelding was dominant under 135lb at the top of Class 3 at his seventh start of a productive campaign, which has seen the four-year-old earn HK$4.6 million and rise to 79 (pre-race) in the handicap. Purton also combined with Francis Lui’s Copartner Prance. Douglas Whyte-trained King Eccellente overcame barrier 12 and unwound a powerful finish under a strong ride from Harry Bentley. “He obviously had a really wide draw, which was always going to make things difficult but we got a nice run, actually – three-wide but with cover,” Bentley said. “He travelled like a dream, actually, and it was just a matter of letting him down and he really picked up for me. “Good training performance, as well.” Bentley sealed a double aboard Mark Newnham’s Show Respect – also securing a brace for Newnham. Riding with supreme confidence after winning the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) on Tony Cruz-trained California Spangle last Sunday, Brenton Avdulla struck aboard Master Of Luck for Newnham. Avdulla closed the meeting victoriously when he teamed with Cruz’s Beauty Charge to have 22 wins for the season. Resuming from suspension, Matthew Poon took only two rides to strike, scoring with Cody Mo’s Happy Fat Cat to slot his ninth win of the season. “I had two long suspensions and, at the beginning of the season, I think I missed the kick – I didn’t have too many rides,” Poon said. “So, it was pretty tough. “But now, everything is going the right way and slowly getting better. Thanks to Cody and the owners for trusting me. The owners have given me great support with the ride, and not only with the horses, but they have also given me mental support, so I’m very pleased for the owners. “I’m very happy to win on this horse.” Horse racing news View the full article

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by Jessica Martini & Christina Bossinakis OCALA, FL – With a pair of colts topping the seven-figure mark, the tempo picked up during the second session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training Wednesday. With 144 horses sold Wednesday for $25,488,000, the session average was $177,000–up 6.2% from last year's corresponding session–and the median of $87,500 declined 2.8% from a year ago. The buy-back rate was 31.8%. “I thought it was a very good session,” said OBS Director of Sales Tod Wojciechowski. “It felt like there was activity all through the day at all levels. The numbers bear that out. It felt really good today.” Through the first two days of the three-day auction, 307 horses have grossed $47,164,000. The average of $153,629 is down 2.2% from last year's corresponding figure and the median is down 11.8% to $75,000. The cumulative buy-back at the end of Wednesday's session was 26.7%. It was 27.3% at the close of the second session last year. Trainer Jose D'Angelo made the highest bid of Wednesday's session when going to $1.5 million to acquire a colt by Not This Time. Earlier in the session, Ramiro Restrepo of Marquee Bloodstock went to $1.3 million to acquire a colt by Flatter. With that colt to be trained by Gustavo Delgado, both million-dollar juveniles will be kept in training with Florida-based trainers. “It's exciting for the future of Florida racing,” Wojciechowski said. With one session still to come, this year's OBS March sale has now produced three seven-figure juveniles. The entire 2023 sale had five 2-year-olds reach that threshold. A total of 23 horses have sold for $500,000 or more through two sessions, compared to 14 to reach that level at the same point last year. The OBS March sale concludes with a final session Thursday beginning at 11 a.m. D'Angelo Looking for More Time Jose D'Angelo, who has a colt on the GI Kentucky Derby trail with Morplay Racing's No More Time (Not This Time), was already looking ahead to next year's Triple Crown chase when he purchased another colt by Not This time for $1.5 million in Ocala Wednesday. D'Angelo said he purchased the colt for a partnership of owners, which includes Morplay's Rich Mendez. Mendez had partnered with Randy Hartley and Dean DeRenzo to purchase the colt for $900,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale. Jose D'Angelo | Photos by Z “I train No More Time, so we were looking at another son of Not This Time,” D'Angelo said after signing the ticket on hip 533 in the name of Pro Racing Stable. “He had an amazing work with a nice gallop out. And he looked mentally very focused. We are on the way to the Derby with No More Time. And I spoke with all of the owners and I told them this was a good opportunity to get a good horse for racing next year. Rich Mendez owns No More Time and I train horses for him. So hopefully we can replay this story next year with another son of Not This Time.” Consigned by Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds, the colt is out of Pammy Whammy (War Front) and is a half-brother to stakes-placed Pammy's Ready (More Than Ready). He worked a furlong last week in :9 4/5. Mendez was standing next to Randy Hartley and Dean DeRenzo when the pinhookers acquired the colt at last year's Saratoga sale. “We paid a lot of money for him at the yearling sale,” Hartley said. “We thought he was a beautiful horse at Saratoga. We took a shot and brought him here and he worked beautiful. It is bittersweet because we loved the colt so much. We wanted to hang on, but we're here to sell horses.” Of the colt's final price, Hartley said, “The sale has been all or nothing, so we figured it was going to be really big or nothing. Jose got the colt and we are so proud of him because he also trains some for us, too. He has our horse [No More Time] that we're headed to the Derby with, too. There are a bunch of his people that just love Not This Time, so they made a deal together. We hope they can be successful.” A native of Venezuela, D'Angelo has been training in the U.S. for five years now. He works alongside his father, who was a champion trainer in their native country. “I arrived in the U.S. in 2019 and in 2020, I got Jesus' Dream, who brought me to the Breeders' Cup and the Preakness S. and Dubai World Cup and Pegasus World Cup. He put me on the map.” D'Angelo hopes No More Time will help continue his career's upward trajectory. The sophomore won the GIII Sam F. Davis S. in February and was second last week in the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby. “This is the first year with my babies,” he said. “I am very happy and I feel blessed. Probably next year we will have better babies.” Hip 533 | Photos by Z/Joe DiOrio As for plans for his newest Not This Time colt, D'Angelo said, “We will let him decompress for 15 days on the farm and later we will send him to Palm Meadows where I am getting all my babies. We will prep him for Keeneland or Saratoga. We don't know how early he can go, we are just going to do whatever is best for him and see what happens.” @JessMartiniTDN Flatter Colt Lights Up OBS A colt by Flatter (hip 494) became the second seven-figure juvenile of the March sale when bringing a final bid of $1.3 million from bloodstock agent Ramiro Restrepo. Restrepo, who signed for the colt in the name of his Marquee Bloodstock, said he had purchased the colt on behalf of a group of international partners, including Gustavo Delgado, who will train the youngster. Delgado has already had success with offspring of Flatter. The stallion is the sire of Paola Queen, who won the 2016 GI Test S. for the trainer. Hip 494 | ThoroStride The dark bay colt, who worked a furlong in :9 4/5 during last week's under-tack show, is out of Napier (Midnight Lute), a half-sister to Grade I winner Obligatory (Curlin). He was consigned by Sequel Bloodstock on behalf of his breeder, Gentry Stable. “The family, with the dam being a half-sister to Obligatory, it's four generations of Juddmonte,” Restrepo said. “You have to respect that type of breeding program. So this is a horse that, if he goes on to do what you buy these kind of horses to do, eventually he will be a sire. He has that kind of female family supporting him.” Delgado and his son and assistant Gustavo, Jr., as well as Restrepo hit the big stage with a partnership which tasted victory with Mage in last year's GI Kentucky Derby. The younger Delgado has plenty of optimism for this newest acquisition. “Gustavo Delgado, Jr. was with me at the sale and he loved the horse so much and was crucial in getting this done,” Restrepo said. Of the partnership, Restrepo added, “The group is going to be comprised of several partners, both domestic and international. I was just in the Middle East for the G1 Saudi Cup and Super Saturday [at Meydan] and met with some interesting clients over there. So this will be another interesting hodge-podge mix of characters into this gumbo and we are always open to bringing other partners into this group. It's never one locked-up team. With are using a the-more-the-merrier approach. We will race together and hopefully celebrate together.” @JessMartiniTDN Chasanoff's Audible Pays Off Robert Chasanoff of Gentry Stable typically sells his foals as yearlings, but the breeder decided to hold back a Flatter colt last year and the decision paid dividends Wednesday in Ocala when the juvenile, consigned by Becky Thomas's Sequel Bloodstock, sold for $1.3 million to Ramiro Restrepo's Marquee Bloodstock. Robert Chasanoff with daughter, Carlos Manresa, Becky Thomas, Ramiro Restrepo, and Tom Bozarth | Photos by Z “Becky has been raving about the horse in her own low key way,” Chasanoff said after watching the colt go through the ring. “Obviously, the horse has done really well. He worked so well and we had just positive feedback. I thought he would sell well, but he exceeded my expectations. But he has exceeded my expectations every step of the way since he's been a foal.” The colt is out of Napier (Midnight Lute), a half-sister to Grade I winner Obligatory (Curlin). The mare was purchased by Chasanoff's bloodstock advisor Tom Bozarth for $130,000 at the 2018 Keeneland November sale. “I only have three broodmares and I typically sell my yearlings,” Chasanoff said. “We liked this horse enough to keep him back. He was a little immature and I didn't think we would get full value. I thought, well I haven't trained one in a while, maybe I will send him to Becky and we will train him or race him. The next thing I knew, he was in the sale.” Chasanoff looked at Thomas and said with a laugh, “She thought he was too good for me.” Chasanoff gave credit for Wednesday's success to the entire team surrounding the colt. “Tom Bozarth is responsible for all my matings and he has been for 25 years,” he said. “All of my success is thanks to Tom. The colt was raised by Mike Owens at Cobra Farm, and of course Becky. Becky took him from being just a nice horse to that. It was all Carlos [Manresa] and Becky and the team at Sequel. I couldn't say enough about them.” Napier, who RNA'd for $285,000 at the 2022 Keeneland November sale, has a yearling colt by Maxfield and was bred back Wednesday as her 2-year-old prepared to go through the sales ring in Ocala. “She is being bred today to Elite Power,” Chasanoff said. Of the sale result, he added, “I am gratified beyond all reasonable expectation. When you do business with Tom Bozarth or Becky and Carlos, good things will happen. That will be the best comment I could make.” @JessMartiniTDN Nyquist Filly to Casse, Eventually A filly by Nyquist (hip 304) jumped to the lead early in the second session of the OBS March sale Wednesday when selling to bloodstock agent Justin Casse, bidding on behalf of an undisclosed client, for $750,000. Consigned by Wavertree Stables, the juvenile is out of High Heeled Girl (Malibu Moon), a daughter of Grade I placed High Heeled Hope (Salt Lake) and a half-sister to graded winners Lady T N T (Justin Phillip) and Sweet Hope (Lemon Drop Kid). Hip 304 | Photos by Z “I love the sire,” Casse said of the filly's appeal. “And I think she was a beautiful physical. She'd catch your eye just walking by. She was just that type. And then what she did on the track was very special as well. She put in a very good time and she's an excellent mover and she did it right.” The filly worked a furlong in :9 4/5 at last week's under-tack preview. “I don't know which trainer she is going to,” Casse said. “She doesn't seem like the type that needs any time. She could probably go right on. She looks like a promising 2-year-old type. But as of this moment, there are no plans.” The chestnut filly was originally led out of the ring at $850,000, but after some confusion and much discussion, she was ultimately sold for $750,000. “I am not entirely sure what happened,” Casse said. “It looked like basically a bid might have been taken that was supposed to be lower than what they were put in at–it looked like somebody was put in at $800,000 and they were trying to be $775,000. I think there was a bit of that. That was my take, from what I could tell. We are very happy to have the horse at the end of the day at that number after the dust had settled.” Also unsure how the kerfuffle had occurred, Wavertree's Ciaran Dunne said, “I haven't had time to go and talk to OBS and see what actually did happen. Unfortunately, you have to make game time decisions and we couldn't sit around, we had to make a decision and we made the decision to go ahead and sell her. We probably would have been very happy without the shenanigans and when the check arrives, we will probably forget about the shenanigans and be happy again.” The filly was purchased by the Red Wings pinhooking partnership of Paul Reddam, who campaigned her GI Kentucky Derby-winning sire, and Dunne for $250,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale. “She's by a stallion, for us, that is probably one of the top stallions in the country,” Dunne said. “I think he's an amazing stallion–dirt, long, short, it doesn't matter. They are horses that are great to train. We have been fortunate to be around enough of them because to our connection with Mr. Reddam. So he's always a stallion who is high on the radar for us. Physically, I thought she was as good a filly as you're going to get. Great shape, great hind end on her, moved good, and she did everything we wanted her to do on the racetrack.” Later in the session, Wavertree sold a colt from the first crop of graded stakes winner Shancelot (hip 421) for $650,000 to Bill Childs. The juvenile, who worked a furlong last week in :9 4/5, was purchased by Dunne's Waves Bloodstock partnership for $130,000 at Keeneland last September. Hip 421 | Photos by Z “He brought all a Shancelot was ever going to bring,” Dunne said. “He was a beautiful colt when we bought him, so it wasn't rocket science. He matured just as you would want him to and he performed on the racetrack. I think he brought as much as a first-season stallion people probably forgotten was at stud could bring.” The speedy Shancelot won the 2019 GII Amsterdam S. and was second in that year's GI Breeders' Cup Sprint, but questions surrounded him as he began his stud career when his trainer Jorge Navarro was sentenced to five years in prison for employing performance-enhancing drugs. Asked if there were any concerns about buying a six-figure yearling by the stallion last fall, Dunne said, “Maybe I am naive, but we've been doing this a long time and I'm not sure that anybody has ever come up with anything that can make one go faster than it is. I remember seeing that horse win at Saratoga and I was blown away.” @JessMartiniTDN One and Done for Speedway Peter and Ann Fluor and Kane Weiner's Speedway Stables don't depend on numbers when attending the season's biggest sales. But what they lack in quantity they more than make up for in quality, and employed that formula again Wednesday when landing Hip 445, a colt by Mitole, for $725,000. Peter Fluor handled the bidding duties for the dark bay, who was the sole purchase for the team through the first two days of the sale. “It was a little beyond where we had hoped he'd be. We are aware of the fact it is usually all or nothing,” admitted agent Marette Farrell. “We didn't want to pay any more, but we are happy to get the horses. We had to stretch a little bit, but we were at the tipping point.” Consigned by Eddie Woods, the son of Midnight Magic (Midnight Lute) breezed :9.4 during Friday's breeze session. The Florida-bred colt is a half-brother to GIII Delaware Oaks winner Midnight Stroll (Not This Time) and stakes-placed Atthecrossroads (Practical Joke). Midnight Magic is a half-sister to Grade III winner Coalport (Kitten's Joy), in addition to French listed winner Jolly Good Kitten (Kitten's Joy). “He had a flawless breeze and we just loved his gallop out,” recalled Farrell. “An obvious selling point was that he was by Mitole, who was the champion first-season sire last year. However, what we really liked about this particular colt was the way he was built. He had more Midnight Lute in him, more stretch and more length. [Trainer] John and Tonya Terranova train [GSW Midnight Stroll], so we were aware of that.” According to Farrell, the $250,000 OBS October purchase will ultimately head to Bob Baffert. “We hope he will be a Del Mar horse,” she said. In addition to the obvious talent witnessed on the track last week, Farrell also pointed to some of the more intangible factors that went into pursuing the colt. “It was the class of the horse. We went back after we bought him and there he was, head out of the stall eating hay and very calm. I love that too,” explained Farrell. “Angela [Woods] told us he's a highly intelligent horse and every day when they clean his stall, he's back on the clean part of the shavings laying down. To me, growing up in Ireland, that was something that was really important. The really good horses really take care of themselves and are easy on themselves mentally.” She continued, “When they go to the next level, it's stress 24/7. They go into a tense environment every morning. So if they can zone out and chill, I think they are easy on themselves mentally and physically as a result.” From limited 2-year-old purchases over the past few years, Speedway has unearthed a handful of gold nuggets at OBS, most notably GI Pacific Classic scorer Collected (City Zip), a $170,000 OBS March buy in 2015, and juvenile champion Corniche (Quality Road), secured for $1.5 million at the OBS Spring sale in 2021. Both colts were trained by Baffert for the majority of their careers. “I feel really comfortable at the 2-year-old sales,” she said. “We have a great team here. At the yearling sales, sometimes it feels like 'pin the tail on the donkey'. You just don't have as much information to go by. But at the juvenile sales, there are a lot more factors to consider. And I really find that fun.”–@CBossTDN Strong Showing for Woods at OBS Eddie Woods usually can be counted on to come well armed to the OBS sales and this season was no different. Highlighting his consignment on the second day of the sale, the Woods team was headed by Hip 445, a colt by Mitole who realized a $725,000 final bid from Speedway Stables. Woods purchased the colt for a sale topping $250,000 at OBS last October. Also during Day 2 of the sale, Woods sold Hip 499, a filly by Twirling Candy, for $600,000 and Hip 348, a Florida-bred colt by the Lane's End sire for $550,000. Rounding out his top sales of the session was Hip 395, a $400,000 colt by freshman sire Improbable. From 10 horses offered Wednesday, Woods got nine of the sold, with eight realizing over $200,000. “I thought he'd sell really well, but I didn't really think he'd bring over $700,000,” admitted Woods on the sale of his session topper. “We paid well for him in the beginning because he was a really good-looking yearling. He just kept getting better all winter. He stayed together and vetted well. He worked fantastic even though he worked on his wrong lead, which was a surprise because he's never put a foot wrong. But that's the way it goes. He's magnificent looking and I think he has a chance to be a really top-end horse.” Weighing in the colt's dam, Midnight Magic (Midnight Lute), Woods added, “He's out of a good mare. I tried to buy the sister [GSW Midnight Stroll] a couple of years ago, but Tonya Terranova outbid me for her and she went on to become a graded stakes horse for them. And these horses were similar. The Midnight Lute is a big influence on that whole family.” At this venue last year, the Woods consignment was headed by the Twirling Candy colt Top Conor, who brought $1-million from Sean Flanagan. The colt, who was the co-fourth highest priced at this venue last season, broke his maiden for Chad Brown at Gulfstream Park Feb. 17 and is targeting the GII Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Apr. 6. Asked about his apparent affinity with the sire, Woods explained, “I've been lucky with Twirling Candy. We also had a beautiful-looking horse sell here for $550,000 here today. I actually thought he would bring a little bit more because Twirling Candy is a bit more accomplished [than Mitole] at this point. We also had a filly bring $600,000 and she was just an athlete. She was an oil painting. She did just everything right.” However, even with the stars aligning and all the pieces falling exactly into place, Woods was quick to point out the common theme in the juvenile sales market. “If they are good they'll give you all you need from them, but if they're not, you'll be holding on to your hat.” —@CBossTDN The post $1.5-Million Not This Time Colt on Top as Action Ticks up at OBS March appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Switzerland ridden by James McDonald takes out the Group 2 Todman Stakes at Randwick. Photo: Racing NSW Coolmore has finalised the jockey selections for their two entrants in the prestigious Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m), scheduled to grace Rosehill on March 23. The renowned English jockey, Ryan Moore, is confirmed to pilot the +130 favourite, Storm Boy, adding to the anticipation surrounding this juvenile feature. Meanwhile, James McDonald maintains his partnership with Chris Waller’s Switzerland, a contender closely trailing as the +300 hopeful with top horse racing bookies. Coolmore Australia took to Twitter/X to officially announce these developments, putting an end to the speculations that intensified following Switzerland’s impressive victory in the Todman Stakes last week. Golden Slipper jockeys confirmed for Storm Boy and Switzerland. Unbeaten Magic Millions winner Storm Boy will be partnered by Ryan Moore. Unbeaten Todman Stakes winner Switzerland will be ridden by James McDonald. pic.twitter.com/LKsqW6jqbn — Coolmore Australia (@CoolmoreAus) March 13, 2024 McDonald’s involvement with Storm Boy in the Group 2 Skyline Stakes victory, replacing Adam Hyeronimus after Coolmore’s acquisition of the talented progeny of Justify in a landmark deal worth up to $60 million, further fueled the intrigue surrounding the jockey allocations. While Hyeronimus may not be aboard Storm Boy, he remains in contention with the ride on Lady Of Camelot (+1400), a stablemate who narrowly missed out on victory in the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m). Horse racing news View the full article

What Coolmore 2024 Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, March 16, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1500m Status Group 1 | Fillies & Mares 2023 winner Espiona (14) | T: Chris Waller | J: Michael Dee (51kg) Visit Dabble The fillies & mares take centre stage in the time-honoured Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) at Rosehill this Saturday afternoon. A near capacity field of 18 is set to line up in the $1 million feature, with form-lines converging from all across NSW, plus a couple of intriguing Victorian raiders, all vying for their chance at Group 1 glory. Will it be the older horses? Or perhaps a low-weight three-year-old set to etch their name in the record books? 2024 Coolmore Classic odds After a dominant victory in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) first-up, horse racing bookmakers have installed Zougotcha as a +320 favourite post barrier draw. Two-time Group 1 winner Tropical Squall is on the second line of betting at +550, while the Ciaron Maher-trained Semana is the only other galloper holding single figures in the market. Stable companions Jennilala (+900) and Yonce (+1000) appear to be the best backed of those at double figures, with the duo making the trip north from Melbourne. 2024 Coolmore Classic speed map There should be a genuine tempo engaged in this year’s Coolmore Classic, with the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Tropical Squall likely to ping across to the rail despite drawing out in barrier 17. Deny Knowledge usually utilizes early speed and will be looking to get across from stall nine. Yonce (1) led all the way to score last start and has the option to slot in behind the speed, and Jennilala (4) can do the same. Zougotcha gets favours drawn in barrier two, while the likes of Kimochi (14), Hinged (15) and Madame Pommery (16) have it all to do from some awkward draws. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top tips and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Coolmore Classic. Coolmore Classic 2024 preview & form Zougotcha deserves to be favourite heading into the Coolmore Classic, with the form out of the Millie Fox Stakes reading exceptionally well. Lady Laguna finished runner-up in that event and has already franked the form by winning last Saturday’s Group 1 Canterbury Stakes (1300m). The daughter of Zoustar had no issues putting her away despite being first-up into the campaign, and provided Zougotcha takes a step forward from that victory, she must be considered the one to beat on Saturday. Semana has been a model of consistency for the Ciaron Maher barn and continues to impress at every opportunity. She was sensational when winning on the Gold Coast before adding the Group 3 Triscay Stakes (1200m) to the resume at Randwick on February 17, powering away from her rivals to score by a half-length. She has earnt the right to compete against Group 1 quality based on how she is travelling this campaign, and although she may have to work from barrier 11 to find an economical run, leave it in the capable hands of Dylan Gibbons to secure his second Group 1 victory. Vienna Princess is the one missed in the market by the bookies and should be much shorter than the +1400 currently available. She was excellent through the line in the Millie Fox behind Zougotcha and was never going to figure over the 1300m. Punters only need to reference her final performance last preparation at this track and trip in the Golden Eagle (1500m) on November 4 to justify serious claims, and with the price on offer for the Chris Waller-trained mare, you don’t want to lose on her as she jumps out of the ground late. There are a stack of chances to round out the numbers, with the likes of More Secrets, Tropical Squall, Kimochi and Madame Pommery all worth throwing in wider exotics. Coolmore Classic 2024 selections & best bets Selections: 1 ZOUGOTCHA 3 SEMANA 4 VIENNA PRINCESS 14 MORE SECRETS $100 betting strategy $50 win Zougotcha (#1) @ +300 with Picklebet $30 win Semana (#3) @ +750 with Neds $20 win Vienna Princess (#4) @ +1500 with Playup 2024 Coolmore Classic Final Field 1. Zougotcha (2) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 57kg F: 1×646 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +300 -133.33 2. Revolutionary Miss (13) T: Peter & Paul Snowden J: Michael Dee W: 55.5kg F: 11311 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Russian Revolution Dam: Purcentage +1300 +320 3. Semana (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Dylan Gibbons W: 55.5kg F: 112×5 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +750 +190 4. Vienna Princess (8) T: Chris Waller J: Kerrin McEvoy W: 55.5kg F: 4×611 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Snitzel Dam: Graciousness +1500 +360 5. Hinged (15) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 55kg F: 2×687 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Worthy Cause Dam: Tints +1800 +400 6. Tropical Squall (17) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark W: 54.5kg F: 1×021 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Filly Sire: Prized Icon Dam: Squalls +600 +150 7. Deny Knowledge (9) T: Mick Kent J: Tom Sherry W: 54.5kg F: x7146 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: The Paris Shrug (GB) +2500 +550 8. Foxy Frida (12) T: Andrew Noblet J: Billy Egan W: 54.5kg F: 4×103 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Foxwedge Dam: Family Portrait +3000 +650 9. Madame Pommery (16) T: Chris Waller J: Jason Collett W: 54.5kg F: 3×740 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: No Nay Never (USA) Dam: Cancel +3400 +750 10. Renaissance Woman (5) T: Bjorn Baker J: Rachel King W: 54.5kg F: 8×021 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Reliable Man (GB) Dam: Mrs Kennedy +5000 +1000 11. Yonce (1) T: Ciaron Maher J: John Allen W: 54kg F: 158×4 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Proisir Dam: Ziva +1200 +290 12. Barbie’s Fox (10) T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes J: TBC W: 53kg F: 50×02 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Foxwedge Dam: So Barbie Says +6000 +1200 13. Hell Hath No Fury (3) T: Annabel Neasham J: Tyler Schiller W: 52kg F: 13112 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Diamond Cove +3000 +650 14. More Secrets (6) T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes J: Jay Ford W: 51.5kg F: 3×035 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: More Than Ready (USA) Dam: Secret Indulgence (NZ) +2600 +600 15. Ausbred Flirt (18) T: Brad Widdup J: Alysha Collett W: 51kg F: 6×052 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Seven Year Itch +4500 +900 16. Jennilala (4) T: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Newitt W: 51kg F: 1x01x Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Shalaa (IRE) Dam: Rosarian +1000 +250 17. Kimochi (14) T: Gary Portelli J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 71×23 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Brave Smash (JPN) Dam: Summer Fun +750 +190 18. Barby’s Doll (7) T: Jerome Hunter J: TBC W: 50kg F: 3312 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Fighting Sun Dam: Barbaretta +15000 +3300 Horse racing tips View the full article

Horse Racing on Thursday, March 14 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meeting at Cranbourne. Thursday Horse Racing Tips – March 14, 2024 Cranbourne Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on March 14, 2024, check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. Horse racing tips View the full article

Darwin trainer Garry Clarke with veteran NT jockey Paul Denton, after they combined to win Darwin’s St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) at Fannie Bay last year. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Leading Darwin trainer Gary Clarke will attempt to win the $40,000 St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) at Fannie Bay on Saturday for a third straight year. Count Of Essex, who won the Alice Springs Cup (2000m) two years ago in his final race, saluted for Clarke in 2022 before Siakam overcame stablemate Influential Jack last year. Clarke, who has won 11 straight Top End and Country premierships, will start Wilsons Prom, Vallabar and Influential Jack in the 2024 edition. “I’ve got a couple of nice horses in the race, it’s a good race to win,” Clarke said. “Wilsons Prom, he’s been in fine form, and Influential Jack, he was favourite last year. “The other old horse Vallabar, he’s tough and he’s a contender in a race like that.” Wilsons Prom, a five-year-old gelding, has won four of his past five starts since December. During February, the son of Xtravagant saluted by 6.5 lengths (0-64) and six lengths (0-76) over 1600m. “His last two runs have been super,” Clarke said. “He didn’t have an easy run in both races – they’ve served it right up to him and then he’s run away from them in the home straight. “If he can race like that again, he’ll be pretty hard to beat.” Clarke agreed that Chris Nash’s Son Of Bielski, who has won four on the bounce, Phil Cole’s Tubthumper and Jason Manning’s Bon Pride will provide stiff opposition. “It’s a bit hard to gage Wilsons Prom against the better horses, but he has been winning fairly dominantly,” Clarke added. “Vallabar ran second behind Wilsons Prom last start – he’s probably going to be better when he gets out to the 2000m. “He’s a horse you just can’t leave out, no matter what the distance.” Clarke, who has arrived in the Red Centre with a small team for Cup Carnival, is already eyeing the Alice Springs Cup, but may not have a runner in the Pioneer Sprint (1200m). “I’ve got a horse here called Marimenko, one of Viv Oldfield’s, for the Cup,” he said. “I had him last year, but he hurt himself and never got to run in the Cup. “He’s been in work with Richard Jolly in Adelaide and recently won his last start at Morphettville over 1800m. “If Wilsons Prom and Vallabar run well on Saturday they will come down for the Cup.” Clarke also confirmed that Syncline, the 2022 Top End Horse and Sprinter of the Year, has retired. The seven-year-old gelding, who won Darwin’s Palmerston Sprint (1200m) in 2022, had 33 career for eight wins and 12 minor placings. Arriving from Kris Lees’ Newcastle stable, the son of Stratum had 24 starts for Clarke for six wins. “In his first prep, he had 16 starts and was only out of the money once – he ran fourth,” Clarke said. “He still enjoyed doing his track work and was the soundest horse in our stable. “Race day, he just clocked off – he didn’t want to be there.” “We made the decision to find a new home for him.” Horse racing news View the full article

Alice Springs Turf Club general manager Tony McGovern is looking forward to the start of the 2024 Cup Carnival at Pioneer Park on Sunday It’s all systems go as the Alice Springs Turf Club prepares for its re-configured Cup Carnival starting on Sunday. Bringing the Alice Springs Cup Carnival forward was finalised late last year, but re-scheduling the Red Centre’s showpiece event was first raised at the Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory board meeting during the Darwin Cup Carnival last August. In recent times, the ASTC Carnival started in April, culminating with Cup Day on the first Sunday in May; it took place on April 30 last year. The new format ensures a longer break between the Alice Springs and Darwin Cup Carnivals. After five meetings in as many weeks at Pioneer Park, Cup Carnival kicks off with the $35,000 St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m), with Cup Day scheduled for April 7. On Tuesday, 87 nominations had been received for Sunday’s meeting, which is likely to accommodate eight races with $193,000 in stakes. “I think most people have accepted the new format, so it’s time to get on with it,” ASTC general manager Tony McGovern said. “If numbers for this week was the indicator as to whether or not trainers and owners are embracing changes to the Carnival, then you’d have to say yes. “There was about 80 horses doing trackwork this morning, and I imagine that’s going to be the case over the next four weeks. “The racing has been very good the last few weeks, and horse numbers have been great.” A number of runners in the St Patrick’s Day Cup will back up in the Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) in a final hit-out before the Alice Springs Cup (2000m). “There are a few Darwin horses and jockeys here now, and certainly numbers will improve over the next couple of weeks,” McGovern said. “Kym Healy from South Australia has brought a nice team, while Neil Dyer has arrived with a team from Victoria. “I know Michael Hickmott is going to bring some horses up from Murray Bridge for the Alice Springs Cup. “We’re missing a few familiar faces, but it opens up the opportunity for local trainers to win some prizemoney. “We’re lucky that Darwin jockeys Sonja Logan, Aaron Sweeney, Jade Hampson and Emma Lines have decided to move down here for the month. “Trainers haven’t got any excuses as far as giving their horses work, as there are plenty of jockeys here.” With the Darwin Cup Carnival starting in July, McGovern supports the extended interval between carnivals. “It gives the three-year-olds, especially, the chance to take their shoes off and have a break before Darwin,” he said. “In the past that never applied, I think it’s important that they have a bit more time off.” The three-year-olds get the opportunity to pick up a $50,000 bonus if they win the Darwin Double – the $75,000 Darwin Guineas (1600m) and the $135,000 NT Derby (2050m). There’s also the Triple Crown with a $100,000 bonus should a horse win the Alice Springs Cup before heading north and winning the $60,000 Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) and $200,000 Darwin Cup (2050m). Horse racing news View the full article

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Ryan Moore, number one jockey for Coolmore in the Northern Hemisphere, has been booked to ride exciting Justify colt Storm Boy (Aus) in the upcoming G1 Golden Slipper on Mar. 23, Coolmore Australia announced on X early Thursday morning. Fellow unbeaten Coolmore-owned colt Switzerland (Aus) (Snitzel {Aus}), a winner of the G2 Todman S. on Mar. 9, will be the mount of James McDonald. Trained by Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, Storm Boy rattled off victories at Rosehill on debut in early December, followed by the G3 BJ McLachlan S. over 1200 metres on Dec. 23. He made his 2024 bow a winning one in the Listed Magic Millions 2yo Classic over that same trip in mid-January and continued to pad his record–after being purchased by Coolmore in the interim–when partnered with McDonald in the G2 Skyline S. earlier this month. He was the recipient of a positive update on Wednesday, after participating in a Rosehill exhibition gallop, under McDonald once again, on Wednesday morning. In the case of Switzerland, Chris Waller trains the son of Snitzel (Aus), who claimed a Randwick affair in January and added the Coolmore Pierro Plate over 1100 metres in February, one start prior to his Todman heroics with McDonald at the controls. The post Ryan Moore To Ride Storm Boy In Golden Slipper, James McDonald On Switzerland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Chosen Vron looks to reprise his role as king of the Southern California sprinting ranks when he starts as the heavy favorite in the $100,000 San Carlos Stakes (G3) March 16 at Santa Anita Park. View the full article

After receiving a seven-day suspension and a $1,000 fine after a horse he trained tested positive for a metabolite of Tramadol, trainer Rusty Arnold went on the offensive. While he did not argue the fact that the horse tested positive, he has said that it is grossly unfair that the HISA/HIWU continues to suspended trainers for minute amounts of drugs that aren't considered performance-enhancing. Advocating for a major change in how these infractions are dealt with, Arnold was this week's guest on the TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland. He was the Green Group Guest of the week. “I can't deny that the horse raced on Tramadol,” Arnold said. “I took my positive and I didn't argue it. I didn't say anything. But after taking it, I wanted to point out that I don't think it's fair. I don't think the system is right on these trace limits. I'm trying to create some positive movement to change the rules and bring about some positive changes.” Arnold said the only way the drug could have gotten into the horse's system is through environmental contamination and that HIWU's zero tolerance stand on drug positives is unrealistic. “I have no doubt that it came from contamination,” he said. “But my major objection is that in today's society, there is no such thing as zero tolerance. There needs to be a level and if the medication is under that level it won't be a drug positive. I'm trying to move forward and trying to make a positive change. Too many people are getting involved in similar situations right now. It's one every day or one every few days. And I disagree with it.” Arnold said he heard from over 300 people since his ordeal became public and said the overwhelming sentiment was that he was being treated unfairly. “The response has been very good, a little bit overwhelming actually,” he said. “I answered over 300 emails and texts over the next 48 hours. I would say 99.9% were positive and that included support I received from several Jockey Club members, which very much surprised me. The one thing that was the theme that echoed between every one of them was, 'this isn't what we signed up for with HISA. This isn't what we thought it was going to be. We thought we were going to catch guys that were clearly cheating. We didn't know that the everyday guy that's out there trying to do his job was going to be snared by the gotcha mentality.'” In our breeding spotlight section we looked at the Coolmore stallion Tiz the Law and the WinStar stallion Audible. Domestic Product | SV Photography Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Coolmore, 1/ST Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar https://www.winstarfarm.com/and XBTV.com, the team of Randy Moss, Bill Finley and Zoe Cadman reviewed the major races from last week, which included the one nobody could bet on–the GIII Tampa Bay Derby–won by Domestic Product (Practical Joke). Cadman said she was impressed by the performance of the Chad Brown-trainee, while Finley said he was underwhelmed because of the weak field. There was also talk of the win by Kinza (Carpe Diem) in the GIII Santa Ysabel S. Kinza is arguably the best 3-year-old filly in training but because she is trained by Bob Baffert she cannot run in the GI Kentucky Oaks. Cadman was in Ocala for the March OBS 2-Year-Old Sale and gave a scouting report on which freshman sires she thinks will stand out during the sale. To watch the Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here. The post Rusty Arnold Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Brigette Solomon The country’s leading trainers, Steve and Amanda Telfer send two additional horses south for today’s feature races at Manawatu and stable driver Joshua Dickie is confident of their chances. “There are several horses in our team that are capable of good performances but I’d say Joca’s Hill and Fernleigh Cash have strong claims,” says Dickie. Joca’s Hill starts in Race one, the Marty & Di’s Catering Handicap Trot over 2500 metres. The gelding has had just seven starts for three wins, the most recent of those at Cambridge on March 7 where he was three wide over the last 600 metres and pulled away from Con Grazia Love to win by two and a quarter lengths. “He will still need a bit of luck as he’s still learning his trade and is only lightly raced but I’ve been rapt with his behaviour to date,” says Dickie, “he’s a lovely horse with good speed and he I think he’ll have no trouble coming up through the grades.” The gelding by What The Hill starts off a 20 metre handicap today. In Race two, the Festival Night 28 March Palmerston North Cup Handicap Pace, Dickie drives Fernleigh Cash. The gelding won the Bay of Plenty Cup at Cambridge Raceway last week defeating Miki Shan and Bad Medicine. “He pulled up really well from last week’s run but he’s off 30 metres today and New York Minute also warrants respect in this race,” says Dickie, “being a small field benefits us with the handicap and he’s been absolute humming in his races lately so I’m fairly confident.” Of the stable’s other three starters, Dickie also expects another good performance from Molly Belwin in Race six, the Power Farming Mobile Pace. “She’s a handy filly and finished strong for second place on Tuesday,” says Dickie, “she’s a handy filly and by all reports she’s come through the run well and I think she’s a great chance.” Semba, who finished fourth on Tuesday, starts in Race seven, the Southern Rangitikei Vet Services Mobile Pace over 2500 metres. “He needed the run on Tuesday but still went well enough and I think he will appreciate the extra distance as well as being better off from Tuesday’s run.” Dickie also drives Grace N Elegance (R3), Sharkntatties (R4), No Added Sugar (R5), and Shirley Bassey (R8). Team Telfer currently have 40 wins in 2024, 13 clear of Robert and Jenna Dunn. View the full article

Late in Wednesday's session at the OBS March sale, a colt by Not This Time realized a $1.5 million final bid. Jose d'Angelo signed the ticket on the Hartley/ De Renzo Thoroughbreds- consigned juvenile. Offered as Hip 533, the son of Pammy Whammy (War Front) breezed an eighth in :9.4 during last week's breeze show. Bred by Rockingham Ranch, the bay brought $900,000 at last summer's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Select Sale. The post Not This Time Colt Brings $1.5M at OBS March appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

CHELTENHAM, UK — “It's the Willie Mullins five as they come towards the last.” Commentator Ian Bartlett issued a line to strike dread into the hearts of rival trainers. Mullins had picked up where he left off, with Ballyburn (Ire) (Flemensfirth) leading home his stable-mates Jimmy de Seuil (Fr), Ile Atlantique (Fr), Mercurey (Fr) and Predators Gold (Fr) in the G1 Gallagher Novices' Hurdle. The only other finisher, and one of two British-trained runners, was Ben Pauling's Handstands (Ire), tailed off, while Jingko Blue (Fr) continued a week of woe for Nicky Henderson by becoming his sixth horse in the last two days at Cheltenham to be pulled up mid-race. In the parade ring ahead of the next, Queen Camilla looked unperturbed by England's apparent inferiority in the jumping ranks as she chatted with friends, very much at home in the Cotswolds. Just across the paddock was the man who trained Cheltenham's original 'Famous Five', Michael Dickinson, holding court amid a group of visiting influencers. Things have changed since 1983 when Dickinson saddled Bregawn, Captain John, Wayward Lad, Silver Buck and Ashley House, who became an instant quiz question when securing their places in history by being the first five home in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Dickinson looked around, gesturing towards the impressive new grandstand, and said, “The Festival is so different now, none of this was here. It has changed and gone forward, it was nothing like this in the old days.” The Yorkshireman has been based in America for many years but can't resist an annual pilgrimage to Cheltenham. “It's four days of championship racing with over 200,000 people attending. They bet half a billion dollars and there's £7 million in prize-money,” he added. “That's it in a nutshell. There's nothing like this.” There is also nothing, or nobody, quite like Willie Mullins. After Ballyburn came the stunning Fact To File (Fr) (Poliglote {GB}) to win the G1 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase and put Ireland's champion National Hunt trainer on the cusp of notching 100 winners at the Cheltenham Festival. He walked in to the winner's circle with an almost apologetic air. Nicky Henderson, his main British rival and the man who for a long time had been the winningmost trainer at the Festival, was barely at the races. Henderson had acknowledged the poor performances of his runners on the opening day of the meeting and announced the withdrawal of Jonbon (Fr), First Street (GB) and Kingston Pride (Ire) from Wednesday's proceedings. As Mullins mused next year's Champion Hurdle potential of Ballyburn, his thoughts turned also to his friend and rival. “Nicky Henderson must be devastated, having to pull out his horses,” he said. “That's what I'm always dreading, that you have an axe swung in from the side that takes you out at the knees. “We all feel for him, because we'd rather have beaten Constitution Hill to win the Champion Hurdle. We're good pals and we like the competition, and it's just awful for people. You save it all up for the whole year, your energy, everything, put it all into this and then the horses are taken out because of some mystery, whatever's going through the yard.” Setbacks come in different guises, however, and by the time of the day's feature race, the G1 Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase, it was Mullins who was ruing his luck when his odds-on favourite El Fabiolo (Fr) (Spanish Moon) crumpled on landing over the fifth fence and, though swiftly back to his feet with Paul Townend still aboard, was sensible pulled up, all momentum lost. Instead, it was that immensely popular duo of Henry de Bromhead and Rachael Blackmore who prevailed with the appropriately named Captain Guinness (Ire), who had been second last year behind Energumene (Fr). This time around Mullins had to settle for second courtesy of his other runner, Gentleman De Mee (Fr) (Saint Des Saints {Fr}). For the winning trainer it was a fourth success in this championship for the two-mile chasers in the last 13 years, but it was the first time his stable jockey Blackmore had won this particular race and it completed her triple crown to go with Honeysuckle's Champion Hurdles and A Plus Tard's Gold Cup. “Here she is, the Queen of Cheltenham,” said the announcer as Blackmore was led back in while the actual Queen stood discreetly to one side applauding. Blackmore has long been jump racing's greatest gift. A fierce competitor on equal terms in an unforgiving sport, she would almost certainly loathe to be thought of as anything other than just a jockey, but she is indubitably one of the best we've seen and she just happens to be female. “You just leave it to her,” said de Bromhead as he assessed the performance of Blackmore. “I've said it all before, she's such an incredible rider, and whatever it is about here, she's amazing here, even better.” Blackmore herself said after claiming her 16th Festival victory on Declan Landy's nine-year-old, “He's an incredible horse and just fantastic. I'm not shocked, because I thought his day would come, but at the same time I can't believe it came today. “Although he was beaten a long way, he ran a really good race here last year behind an incredibly talented horse, and when you are riding for Henry around here this week he does just get them spot on, so I was very, very hopeful coming into the race. I'm just so delighted it's finally happened, and on the biggest stage of all. It's an incredible race to win.” Britain did get two strikes on the board on Wednesday – both from the same stable. Dan Skelton, the trainer of repeat Coral Cup winner Langer Dan (Ire) (Ocovango {Ger}) and Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Chase winner Unexpected Party (Fr) (Martaline {Fr}), had started the week in less auspicious fashion by being fined £6,000 by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) for his part in the saga surrounding the sale of George Gently (Fr). In a “fast-tracked” disciplinary hearing into a case which has actually been ongoing for six years, Skelton admitted to two breaches of the Rules of Racing. He was handed a financial penalty but no suspension despite having been found to have misled or attempted to mislead the BHA in regard to the ownership of George Gently prior to his sale to a syndicate. Not the greatest PR for British jump racing at a time when its fragility is becoming increasingly apparent. Cheltenham, too, has issues that will need to be addressed in the near future in regard to the Festival. The attendance figure for Wednesday was 46,771, the lowest it has been since 2009. In 2022, the first year the crowds returned after Covid, there were 64,431 people at Cheltenham for Queen Mother Champion Chase day, but prior to the pandemic the more usual figure for the Wednesday had been just shy of 60,000. More positively, the day ended as it had started, with victory for Willie Mullins and a significant milestone reached with his century of Cheltenham Festival winners. “Willie's in the bumper” has been a favourite fall-back option for festival-goers for years, ever since Mullins trained – and rode – his first Champion Bumper winner Wither Or Which (Ire) in 1996. That sparked three in a row, and his tally in the Festival's sole flat contest now stands at 13 victories. On four of those occasions his son Patrick has been aboard, as he was for this significant 100th Festival win. In fact, these days it is hard to narrow down exactly which one of Willie's it will be in the bumper. This year he trained eight of the 19 runners, and the winner, Jasmin De Vaux (Fr) (Tirwanako {Fr}), is owned, like the unfortunate El Fabiolo, by Simon Munir and Isaac Souede. “I can't put into words what it feels like to train 100 winners here, because nobody ever thought that anybody would train 100 winners,” Mullins said. “As I've often said, when I started out and had my first win here with Tourist Attraction I thought that was a lifetime achievement, so I'm absolutely stunned that we've come this far. “We have such a wonderful team at home, with my wife Jackie, Patrick, David Casey, Ruby [Walsh], Dick [Dowling], and all of my head people. It's such a team effort, and they had all of those horses to saddle there. I didn't go near one saddle.” He added, “I was really pleased Patrick got the ride. I wasn't sure he was on the right one, but he picked it and he was spot on. “Simon and Isaac had the disappointment with El Fabiolo so for them to own this horse was a little bit of justice.” It is indeed, for while Mullins is dominating the Festival, with six of the 13 winners at the halfway stage, those horses were owned by five separate owners or partnerships. It is hard to see the influx of young equine talent to his stable ending any time soon. The post Two Queens But Only One King as Mullins Rules Cheltenham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ramiro Restrepo saw off a host of challengers to secure a colt by Flatter for $1.3 million during Wednesday's second session of the OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training. Restrepo signed for the juvenile in the name of his Marquee Bloodstock and he was purchased on behalf of a group of international partners, including Gustavo Delgado, who will train the dark bay. The colt was consigned to the sale by Sequel Bloodstock, on behalf of his breeder, Gentry Stable. He is out of Napier (Midnight Lute), a half-sister to Grade I winner Obligatory (Curlin). He worked a furlong last week in :9 4/5. The post $1.3-Million Flatter Colt Lights up OBS appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Keith Asmussen, Oaklawn Park's second-leading rider this season, will retain the mount aboard Honeybee Stakes (G3) winner Lemon Muffin for the March 30 Fantasy Stakes (G2). View the full article

Former FanDuel TV and NBC Sports horse racing reporter/host Britney Eurton will join Amazon Prime's coverage of the National Women's Soccer League, the network said in a tweet on Wednesday. During the inaugural season, which starts with the NWSL Challenge Cup this Friday, Mar. 15, Prime will broadcast select games throughout the season. Eurton will serve as the sideline reporter, and join commentators Mike Watts and Lori Lindsey from the booth. Eurton left FanDuel last November after nine years, and the daughter of trainer Peter Eurton also reported for NBC during their coverage of the GI Kentucky Derby, GI Preakness and the Breeders' Cup. Welcome @BritneyEurton to the @NWSL on @PrimeVideo family! She joins our inaugural season of coverage for select games as a sideline reporter, including for the NWSL Challenge Cup this Friday, where she'll roam the sidelines with @MikeWattsOnAir and @LoriLindsey6 in the… pic.twitter.com/5RX9VLtXLM — PrimeVideoSportsPR (@PrimeSportsPR) March 13, 2024 The post Eurton Joins Prime’s National Women’s Soccer League Coverage appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 14th 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. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago George Ryder Stakes preview & best bets | March 18, 2023 The George Ryder Stakes is one of five Group 1 races on the Rosehill program. Anamoe is a red-hot favourite, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, March 16 A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Thursday night. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago 2023 Golden Slipper betting preview & tips | Saturday, March 18 The Group 1 Golden Slipper headlines a blockbuster Rosehill Gardens program on Saturday afternoon. See our top picks and $100 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 15, 2023 Horse Racing on Wednesday, March 15 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago So hopes Super Sunny Sing can continue tune in Hong Kong Derby Super Sunny Sing will chase a fifth consecutive win when he lines up for trainer Chris So in Sunday’s Hong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Walker pair take aim at Melbourne Group Ones Five-year-old mare Campionessa has made her mark in domestic weight-for-age company this preparation and her impressive progress will be rewarded … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Pinn seeking further Group One success Wiremu Pinn will be hunting more Group One success when he heads to Trentham this weekend. The Waikato hoop recorded … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Surgery-bound Allpress determined to reach 2000-win milestone Leading jockey Lisa Allpress remains committed to reaching 2000 career wins, despite having to miss at least half a year … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham racing tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, March 17 HorseBetting’s Brendan Bunworth brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for this Thursday night’s eight-race program at Pakenham … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Heathcote runners impress at Doomben trials Rob Heathcote had a busy morning at the Doomben trials on Tuesday, saddling up 17 horses across the 21 heats, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Pride ‘happy’ with Shalatin heading into Golden Slipper While not giving away too much, trainer Joe Pride has hinted that if Shalatin hits his peak form in Saturday’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Follow Files: So You See stands out in Kewney Stakes With the heavy track at Rosehill and few boilovers at Flemington, it made it hard to be too enthused about … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Eagle Farm tips, best bets & quaddie picks | Wednesday, March 16 Eagle Farm betting tips, predictions and best bets for Wednesday’s meeting from the in-form Nick Lloyd, including analysis of key … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sandown tips, quaddie & top value bets | Wednesday, March 16 The Hillside circuit at Sandown will play host to a nine-race card on Wednesday, with online bookmakers’ early markets already … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 15, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Per Incanto’s daughter a popular mare One More Time has changed hands three times already and was the subject of further buyer interest in the lead-up … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Randwick-Kensington tips, best bets & quaddie picks | 16/3 Nick Lloyd previews all the action from Randwick-Kensington on Wednesday, March 16, including free tips, best bets and quaddie numbers … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Classic Waterhouse front running tactics claim Canberra Cup with Sacramento The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Sacramento has been able to lead all of the way in the Listed Canberra … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Ancient Girl crushes Morphettville Guineas Rivals Classy Melbourne visitor Ancient Girl was sent out a strong favourite for Monday’s Listed Morphettville Guineas (1600m) and connections and … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Confident Black Sail strong CS Hayes winner Seven-year-old gelding Black Sail made it back-to-back wins in Adelaide when successful in Monday’s Listed CS Hayes Memorial Cup (1600m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Staying future for Sid The Darrell Hollinshead-trained Super Sid picked off some low-hanging fruit when landing the Wrightson/Vetmed 2100 at Ellerslie on Sunday in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Wood having plenty of fun with promising gelding The odds on Funtonic even reaching a racecourse would have been extremely high when he hurt his hind legs in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Ellerslie farewells racing for 18 months Horses will be an absent sight from Ellerslie racecourse for at least the next 18 months. A StrathAyr track will … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Flying Crazy takes late rails run to win Canberra Guineas Keagan Latham took a needle-eye gap along the inside running rail aboard Flying Crazy in Monday’s Listed Canberra Guineas (1400m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Australian mission accomplished with Levante Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso and the connections of top mare Levante can look forward to the Melbourne spring carnival … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Pinn claims Auckland Cup aboard Uareastar Apprentice Wiremu Pinn added another highlight to his burgeoning riding career when he produced a daring ride aboard Marton visitor … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Coventina Bay in Ellerslie first for Patterson Classy mare Coventina Bay was up to all of her cantankerous tricks in the pre-race buildup to Sunday’s Group 1 … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Lickety Split scores gutsy Group One triumph Quality two-year-old filly Lickety Split refused to yield to a sustained challenge when narrowly taking out the Group 1 Sistema … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Karis Teetan stars with quartet as John Size dominates Sha Tin features Unleashing a decisive move in quest of a record 12th Hong Kong trainers’ title, John Size stamped familiar mid-season authority … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Roch ’N’ Horse stuns in Newmarket triumph Kiwi raider Roch ’N’ Horse made a mockery of those who dismissed the form of New Zealand sprinters, getting under … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Begg after a change of fortune with Nonconformist When your luck is out, it is right out, as trainer Grahame Begg can attest. Begg was forced to scratch … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago From Dederang To The Slipper In The Space Of A Week Wagga-based trainer Scott Spackman only has a small team in work and it will be a watershed moment when his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sale racing tips, value bets & odds | Tuesday 16/3/2021 HorseBetting.com.au’s tipping experts brings you the latest odds, best value bets and top quaddie numbers for the Sale race meeting … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Get set everybody for a huge week of Group 1 racing Punt Drunk’s Monday edition looks ahead to a huge weekend of Group 1 racing headlined by the Golden Slipper at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Pomare thinking ahead with Ocean Billy While he is still coming to terms with winning the first Group One of his training career, Rotorua’s Bill Pomare … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago O’Sullivan-Scott trio Sydney bound Matamata trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott look likely to produce a triple threat at the Sydney autumn carnival after … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Travel restrictions to decide next target for Levante The connections of exciting galloper Levante will be looking for an indication on any changes to the current trans-Tasman travel … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Nowra betting preview, tips & quaddie | NSW | March 15, 2021 Horsbetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Nowra’s race day on Monday, March 15. See all the top tips, best … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kody Nestor trains one-two in Country heat Trainer Kody Nestor has qualified two horses for the $500,000 Country Championship final via the heat at Coonamble … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Opie Bosson in rushed trip to Sydney Te Akau Racing’s jockey Opie Bosson has made a quick return to Australia to ride the team’s horses over the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Insurance against closed-door racing The Australian Turf Club is insured against losses for its three biggest days of autumn racing which will be spectator-free … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Virus racing ban to hit casual workers A proposed ban on spectators is one of several problems Queensland officials must resolve in coming weeks … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Return to The Valley to suit Loving Gaby David Eustace is banking on a return to racing around a bend at The Valley to prove a winning formula … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Trial has Personal ready for Slipper tilt David Hayes is hoping Personal can match the deeds of Miss Finland by taking out the $3.5 million Golden Slipper … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago The Odyssey on way to becoming millionaire The Odyssey is on the way to becoming Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida’s first million dollar earner after his win in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Purton’s Mighty four Champion jockey Zac Purton sealed a four-timer at Sha Tin on Saturday, 14 March and in doing so closed the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hay roll-out to continue in Wauchope area The ATC Foundation’s roll-out of funds and hay to those affected by bushfires will continue on the NSW mid-North Coast … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Simply Brilliant as Leung seals a Sha Tin treble Derek Leung capped a steely treble at Sha Tin on Saturday, 14 March when Simply Brilliant earned just reward in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Murray soon to play official role in Ritchie success A special moment at Trentham on Saturday had added meaning for two of the major players involved in Jennifer Eccles’ … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Tinkalicious takes Millar to new career high New Plymouth trainer Janelle Millar celebrated the biggest win of her 15-year training career when Tinkalicious scored an upset victory … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Jennifer Eccles scores VIP trip to Dubai for lucky patron Wellington lawyer John Grant was shocked to win a VIP trip for two to Dubai, courtesy of Al Basti Equiworld … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago More in store for promising staying filly A barnstorming finish that carried her into the runner-up position in Saturday’s Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Sergeant Blast produces front-running gem in St Leger Rugged stayer Sergeant Blast gave a polished front-running display when he led all the way to take out the first … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Tinkalicious gets breakthrough victory in Cuddle Stakes Underrated galloper Tinkalicious gave her rivals no room for excuses when she put her first black type success on the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Trentham specialist takes feature sprint Trentham specialist Enzo’s Lad produced another courageous performance at his favourite track as he delivered a nail-biting victory in the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Gold Bracelet delivers another Guineas for Benner and Wynyard Improving filly Gold Bracelet upstaged a high-class field in Saturday’s Group 2 Carfinance.co.nz Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham, delivering a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trapeze Artist nomination to be auctioned A nomination to Trapeze Artist will be auctioned with the proceeds to assist injured jockey Tye Angland and his family … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pohutukawa wins Kembla Grange Classic Pohutukawa has raced to a dominant win in the Group Three Kembla Grange Classic and the Godolphin-owned filly will now … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cummings pair chase more Godolphin success Flit and Varda will be out to extend the successful run of Godolphin two-year-olds when they meet in the Thoroughbred … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mystic Journey out to cap campaign in Mile Two weeks after winning the Group One Australian Guineas, Tasmanian filly Mystic Journey is back in Melbourne for a crack … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Waller seeking first Coolmore Classic win I Am Serious is favourite to give trainer Chris Waller his first win in the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill after … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lankan Star set for first Sydney test Blue Diamond Stakes runner-up Lankan Star has her first Sydney start in the Magic Night Stakes with the option to … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Le Romain gains start in All-Star Mile Le Romain has secured a start in the $5 million All-Star Mile and his trainer Kris Lees believes the gelding … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Tianchi Monster aims to belie rating in Hong Kong Derby Tianchi Monster squeezed into Sunday’s (17 March) Hong Kong Derby with a Class 3 handicap win over the 2000m course … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cleary ready for rain-affected 2YO Jewel Trainer Joe Cleary is banking on a wet track to improve the chances of Girls Are Ready in the $500,000 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lindsay Park 3YOs ready for All-Star tilt Lindsay Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig says Australian Guineas placegetters Hawkshot and Amphitrite are both in great shape ahead of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sydney appeals as Land Of Plenty Group One winner Land Of Plenty has settled in well to Sydney ahead of his assignment in the Ajax Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Desleigh Forster with two Goldmarket hopes Trainer Deseigh Forster will have an extra reason to celebrate if Malvern Estate can win the Listed Goldmarket at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Foundry out, Le Romain in to All-Star Mile Multiple Group One winner Le Romain has secured a start in the All-Star Mile as first emergency with the scratching … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Price treating All-Star Mile like any race Jockey Simon Price is not overawed at the $5 million on offer for the All-Star Mile at Flemington, treating it … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Inexperience a factor as Gibson goes for Hong Kong Derby Gold again Richard Gibson is not expecting to win the Hong Kong Derby (2000m) for a second time at Sha Tin this … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Concert Hall on song ahead of Group 3 test The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Concert Hall is thriving this preparation and punters have again warmed to the four-year-old … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Waikuku draws wide but is on track for Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby John Size offered words that should give some reassurance to Waikuku fans after the gelding drew widest of all in … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Waikuku, from Riversfield via Currabeg to the BMW Hong Kong Derby Twelve weeks ago Waikuku was a racehorse with only two races to show for what several good judges felt was … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Better Than Ready fee not yet decided Lyndhurst stud manager Jeff Kruger will wait until after the Magic Millions sale before deciding on a new service fee … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago New Qld training partnership confirmed Brisbane trainers Robert Heathcote and Chris Anderson have confirmed they are to form a partnership … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jockey Day out to prove point on bush 3YO Jockey Nathan Day is confident country galloper Cyclone Topgirl can beat the city horses in the Aquis 3YO at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Frost steals the show in Cheltenham epic Bryony Frost’s superb ride on Frodon in the Ryanair Chase was the highlight of a thrilling day three at the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Friday night Moonee Valley tips & form, March 16 MOONEE Valley’s Friday night racing returns and we’re excited for what’s to come. There’s plenty of great action that awaits … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Double delight for trainer-jockey Pateman Dual licence holder Steven Pateman has ridden a horse he also trains to victory in a race at Warrnambool … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Thornton with chances for first stakes win Apprentice Stephanie Thornton will be chasing her first stakes race success when she rides Metronome and Coldstone in separate black-type … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Snowden positive about Spin’s Slipper bid Peter Snowden has made a key gear change in an attempt to sharpen Golden Slipper hopeful Spin’s concentration in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Kembla Grange betting tips & form, Friday, March 16 FRIDAY racing in NSW is at Kembla Grange as the popular venue hosts a strong eight race card. We have … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lindsay Park has sights on Sydney carnival Lindsay Park is hoping to keep the feature race victories coming with three runners in three black-type races at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Setsuna aims to seal Golden Slipper spot Setsuna has to produce a strong performance in the Magic Night Stakes to secure a start in the Golden Slipper … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Veteran jockey Lloyd weighs up retirement Jeff Lloyd admits he’s considering retirement as he hopes to cap a remarkable career with another Brisbane jockeys’ premiership … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx confirmed for Rosehill raceday gallop Winx will have a public tune-up ahead of her bid for a third successive George Ryder Stakes when she has … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Board reduces Smith improper riding ban The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has given jockey Dale Smith a small win in an appeal against an improper … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tommy Berry to ride Aylmerton in Slipper Hong Kong-based former Sydney jockey Tommy Berry has secured the ride on Todman Stakes winner Aylmerton for the $3.5 million … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Top Of The Range after back-to-back wins Top Of The Range will be out to back up a last-start win when he steps out at Flemington on … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hayes chases Blamey success with Cool Chap Lindsay Park will be attempting another feature Flemington race win when Cool Chap runs in the Group Two Blamey Stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Prendergast welcomes Cuddle challenge Talented Matamata galloper Hello M’Lady is poised to hand trainer Vicki Prendergast the biggest win of her career in Saturday’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alizee’s Coolmore tilt relies on weather Godolphin head trainer James Cummings says impressive filly Alizee needs a track upgrade at Rosehill to contest the Coolmore Classic … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Filly making up for lost time Perroquet had an inglorious start to her career, but she’s quickly made up for a debut to forget. The well-bred … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Cambridge trainer holds strong Oaks hand Tony Pike has no doubt about Treasure’s depths of stamina and he’s also warmed to Caricature’s ability to master the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Salsamor to take on older horses in Sydney A trip to Sydney to prepare for the ATC Australian Derby is the preferred option for Salsamor instead of staying … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Geraldton market movers for Thursday, March 15 THE west’s race meet today is at Geraldton and the punters have made their moves at the venue. We have … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Golden Slipper-bound Performer passes test Performer has cruised through a barrier trial without incident at Randwick with Kerrin McEvoy to confirm his place in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Coolmore Classic: What you need to know All you need to know about the Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Performer’s Golden Slipper quote slashed One-time Golden Slipper favourite Performer came through his Randwick barrier trial with flying colours … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Silent Sedition on target for G1 Coolmore Trainer Andrew Noblet is rapt with the barrier draw for Silent Sedition in the Coolmore Classic, a race the mare … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Goulburn market movers for Thursday, March 15 A STRONG eight race card awaits punters at the rural city of Goulburn, and the punters have come hard ahead … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Warrnambool market movers for Thursday, March 15 JUMPS racing is back in full flight at the ‘bool and the punters have responded. Horse Betting has delivered tips … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Plumaro set to start good times for Kemp Trainer Kevin Kemp hopes Plumaro can win the $250,000 Jewel for two-year-olds at the Gold Coast to start a big … Read More Australia horse racing news, Ireland horse racing news 6 years ago Waller apprentice to ride at Gold Coast Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller’s apprentice Lee Magorrian makes his Queensland debut with four rides at the Gold Coast … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Generous Heart hands Yip a double Dennis Yip snared a double at Happy Valley tonight, Wednesday, 14 March, the trainer teaming with Italian hoop Umberto Rispoli … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mixed results for Classic winners at the BMW Hong Kong Derby draw Nothingilikemore will have to overcome a wide draw to win the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) at Sha Tin Racecourse … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ben Currie after another record In-form trainer Ben Currie is set to record another milestone with a big team at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news, Ireland horse racing news 6 years ago Ruby Walsh injured in Cheltenham fall Champion jockey Ruby Walsh has been injured in a fall at Cheltenham, aggravating a previous leg injury … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rock Giselle on Australasian Oaks path The Australasian Oaks in Adelaide later this season looms as a likely target for well-bred filly Rock Giselle who has … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Rosehill weather to Gingernuts’ taste New Zealand Derby winner Gingernuts starts his tilt at the Australian equivalent at Randwick when he runs in the Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Single Bullet grazed in stable mishap Single Bullet will undergo a veterinary examination to determine his fitness for the Golden Slipper after becoming cast in his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Privilege for Bowman to be Winx’s jockey Jockey Hugh Bowman expects the George Ryder Stakes to be one of the most competitive races champion mare Winx has … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Williams after second Golden Slipper win Blue Diamond winner Catchy will carry Craig Williams’ hopes of a second Golden Slipper win when the filly puts her … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jeff Lloyd lands 100th winner Jeff Lloyd has become only the second jockey to ride 100 metropolitan winners in a Brisbane season … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lindsay Park not conceding Blamey Stakes Lindsay Park’s He Or She and Harlem will tackle the might of Darren Weir in the Group Two Blamey Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gold Coast wet a worry for Emerald City Talented stayer Emerald City is related to one of Australia’s best mudlarks but he won’t be running at the Gold … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Supido gets another shot at a Group One Supido will meet the two horses who beat him home in the Challenge Stakes better at the weights in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Golden Slipper: What you need to know Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3.5 million Golden Slipper, the feature race at Rosehill on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Curse no barrier for She Will Reign Luckless barrier 13 for She Will Reign in the Golden Slipper has turned into a positive … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stockdale hoping a Thursday night win will boost Sintara’s value A HORSE’S value is invariably rated on the win and placing column, and for Shane Stockdale’s gelding Sintara that theory … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago High class fillies looking to fly the flag for Henry Dwyer A trio of fillies represents trainer Henry Dwyer at Moonee Valley and Flemington this weekend which should hold the Caulfield-based … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Twitter punters react to the 2017 Golden Slipper barrier draw WE barely get a moment to breathe as racing fans, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. The Golden … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago William Hill Alister Clarke Stakes betting tips, Friday March 17 PUNTERS get the perfect entree to premier racing on Saturday with the Group 2 Alister Clarke Stakes at Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Aquis offer two new bonus payments Aquis Farm has announced two new bonus payment schemes for Queensland yearling sales … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx draws barrier eight of nine Winx will start from barrier eight of nine in the Group One George Ryder Stakes at Rosehill as she aims … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Provincial Championships heat postponed The Gosford regional heat of the NSW Provincial Championships has been transferred to Wyong … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Record sixth Champion Hurdle for Henderson Buveur D’Ai has given trainer Nicky Henderson a record sixth win in the Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jockey Greg Ryan outed on conduct charge Champion NSW country jockey Greg Ryan has been suspended for insulting behaviour directed at steward Shane Cullen … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mixed fortunes for Golden Slipper stables Godolphin’s Golden Slipper hopes have been tempered by wide barriers for their three runners in the $3.5 million race … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago SA Oaks race on radar for Silent Sedition Silent Sedition will step back up to stakes grade in the Listed Bendigo Guineas on her way to a shot … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Mixed fortunes for Golden Slipper stables Godolphin’s Golden Slipper hopes have been tempered by wide barriers for their three runners in the $3.5 million race … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx to extend winning run in Ryder Stakes Star mare Winx is the odds-on favourite to claim her fifth Group One win in the George Ryder Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Price confidence grows after Slipper draw Mick Price has no reason to complain after a trouble-free Golden Slipper build-up continued for Extreme Choice and Flying Artie … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lees, Reith chase more carnival success River Lad isn’t rated among the leading chances in the Newmarket Handicap, but Kris Lees and his jockey Christian Reith … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sandown not Bendigo to Chavuma Last-start maiden winner Chavuma is nominated for the Bendigo Guineas but is likely to chase a first city win in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Top Group 1 producer Parfore dies aged 18 Grand-producing mare Parfore, the mother of Group One winners Terravista and Tiger Tees, has died aged 18 at Segenhoe Stud … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Free quaddie tips and bookie bonuses for March 16 Newcastle races THIS week we stay in New South Wales for the Newcastle quaddie, which includes the Newcastle Newmarket Handicap and the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Vet inspection for Slipper colt Capitalist A veterinarian inspection has found no issue with Capitalist, a high-profile runner in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Extreme Choice draws gate seven in Slipper Melbourne colt Extreme Choice has drawn gate seven in the $3.5 million Golden Slipper with stablemate Flying Artie in barrier … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Full field of 16 for $3.5m Golden Slipper A full field of 16 plus one emergency has been paid up for the Golden Slipper with the Godolphin and … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Drying ground for Cheltenham festival Fine weather is forecast for the four-day Cheltenham jumps festival with with the ground drying out to good to soft … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Melbourne pair in solid Slipper work-out Market leaders Extreme Choice and Flying Artie have pleased trainer Mick Price in a gallop over the Golden Slipper course … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Extreme Choice to run in new colours Extreme Choice will wear the red and yellow colours of the China Horse Club in the Golden Slipper … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Real Impact to stand at Arrowofield Stud Japanese star Real Impact, a Group One winner in Sydney, will be the first son of Deep Impact to stand … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago New rider needed for Our Ivanhowe in BMW Ben Melham will miss the plum ride on Our Ivanhowe in the BMW with his winnng efforts on Gretna at … Read More View the full article

Newgrange (Violence), a head-scratching sixth behind Newgate (Into Mischief) in the GI Santa Anita H. Mar. 3, will bypass the Mar. 30 G1 Dubai World Cup, trainer Phil D'Amato said via text message Wednesday. “Newgrange is not going to Dubai,” D'Amato texted. “We will regroup and race him stateside down the road.” Winner of the GIII Sham S. and GIII Southwest S. for the SF Racing/Starlight/Madaket et. al. partnership while under the care of Bob Baffert in 2022, the dark bay was purchased by Kim Lloyd's Sweetwater Trading for $250,000 at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton Horse of Racing Age Sale on behalf of David A. Bernsen, Rockingham Ranch and Little Red Feather Racing. Winner of the 2023 GII San Pasqual S., Newgrange was subsequently seventh in the Big 'Cap, but had returned to his best form following a seven-month absence this winter, with an easy score in the GII San Antonio S. and a successful defense of his title in the San Pasqual. Connections had also been considering an appearance in the GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. the same afternoon, but with an eye on the World Cup and in an effort to minimize travel, elected not to make the trans-continental trip. Four American-based horses remain in the prospective field of 12, including Newgate, G1 Saudi Cup hero Senor Buscador (Mineshaft), Pegasus World Cup third Crupi (Curlin) and GII Lukas Classic hero Clapton (Brethen). The post Newgrange To Pass Dubai World Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Millionaire The Chosen Vron was named 2023 California-bred Horse of the Year at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting March 12 at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia.View the full article

Ross Fuller has been appointed the new stud manager at Main Chance Farms in South Africa, the stud announced on Wednesday. The Sporting Post first reported the new appointment. Previously a team member at prestigious farms Wilgerbosdrift, Drakenstein and Ridgemont, Fuller returns to South Africa after stints in Australia and England. “While our horses are the proud flagships of our brand, we pride ourselves on quality and professionalism of the highest order and our people are an integral factor in our success,” Maine Chance's Dr. Andreas Jacobs told the publication. “We thus have great pleasure in welcoming Ross Fuller, a leader in his profession, and a man who will be well known to many in the South African breeding fraternity. “Ross Fuller has demonstrated that he shares our ethics and a love of the thoroughbred racehorse. He will be part of a dynamic team that includes passionate horsewomen in Hundra Prins and Danni Kuttel, horsemen Tom Quata and Jackson Nkomphela, and a loyal staff complement that we are justly proud of.” The operation has been champion breeder in South Africa multiple times, and is the breeder of record of reigning Equus Horse of the Year Princess Calla (SAf) (Flower Alley), who is making a Breeders' Cup bid later this year. Fuller added, “After spending a number of years abroad, I look forward to the opportunity of returning and working with an industry leader in Maine Chance.” The post Ross Fuller Appointed Stud Manager Of Maine Chance Farms appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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It's safe to say that no horse has retired to stud in recent memory with the fanfare of Flightline, who won all six of his starts by a combined 71 lengths, including four Grade Is. He was the world's highest-ranked racehorse of 2022, and earned triple-digit Beyers in all six of his starts. With an initial fee of $200,000, Flightline covered just over 150 mares in 2023 in his initial book, and those in-foal mares averaged $1,074,431 at the sales, the highest average for a first-crop covering sire in 15 years. For 2024, his fee was reduced to $150,000, and he is expected to cover around the same number of mares this year. Bill Farish talked to us about his second book of mares. “It is fascinating how evenly spread out it is with different sire lines. He's got five Dixie Union mares, five Into Mischief mares, six Candy Ride mares, six Medaglia d'Oro mares. He's got eight either by Empire Maker or Pioneerof the Nile, which is kind of interesting. He's got two La Brea winners, Fair Maiden (Street Boss) and Fun to Dream (Arrogate). Almost every one of his mares is either a graded stakes winner or has produced a graded stakes winner or is a half to a Grade I winner. It's fun to go down and just see the people who are supporting him: Juddmonte, heavily, St. Elias; WinStar; Phipps Stable; Whisper Hill. There is quite a bit of Japanese participation. And we've got 10 (Lane's End) mares going to him. He'll be right at 150 again this year. We bred him to 152 last year, just because we had a couple of people we couldn't say no to. But the goal was always to keep him right around 150. He really is kind of funny. Last year, he walked right off the van and sort of took a look around and let the other guys know that he was there and then he really never had turned another hair. It's incredible. From the first time he was turned out to the way he handles himself in the breeding shed, he's just a very smart, very relaxed horse. I wish they were all this way. He is a very good breeder, very fertile and he's certainly one that if we wanted to go to these huge books that other people are breeding, he certainly could. I mean, he does it all, does it all very, very easily and kind of on demand. It's really becoming the norm to drop a stallion's fee in the second year. With these larger books going to the first-year horses, they're taking so many mares out of the market that they might normally go to these types of stallions. And they're also taking, I think, a lot of mares that would go to made stallions. There's such a bonus in the yearling market when you go to sell a first-year stallion that people are opting for the lower fee and a first-year horse than the proven stallion that probably has a much better chance of getting him a runner. But look at Into Mischief and others. It's not all about how good their book is, it's how good they are as stallions and the good ones, no matter how they start out, are going to rise to the top. I think that right now, there are fewer mares in that top-end category and more stallions in that category. So the combination of those two things, with many mares that have been bought and taken overseas that might be in that category, definitely hurts these higher price tags, the made ones. For his second book, going down the list, we have Reunited (Dixie Union), who is the dam of Code of Honor, who won the Travers. Royal Flag (Candy Ride {Arg}), who won the Beldame and is a half-sister to Catalina Cruiser and a full-sister to Eagle (who won the GIII Ben Ali S. and was runner-up in the GI Stephen Foster) and she's a Candy Ride mare that we're breeding to him. I think he fits a lot of mares physically because he's not a overly big horse or a small horse. He is a real kind of ideal-size stallion, so you wouldn't hesitate to breed a smaller mare to him and you also wouldn't mind breeding a larger mare to him. So physically, he fits a lot of different mares. He's got great length and conformationally, he's awfully ideal. From a physical standpoint, I think he's open to a lot of mares. Pedigree-wise, not it's not unique to us, but with a young stallion, you want to try a lot of different things. Dirt, turf, European mares, and just all sorts of different sire lines. So, he has Ghostzapper mares, Lemon Drop Kid mares, quite a few Into Mischief Mares. And the breeders are pretty savvy about what they're breeding to them, so it's not something we really have to overly manage. Technical Analysis (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), for instance, who won the GII Ballston Spa, GII Lake Placid, and the GIII Gallorette and was ssecond in the GI Diana and Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup, is owned by the JS Company, Japanese interests, and she's going to him. Defining Purpose (Cross Traffic), who won the Ashland, she's owned by Northern Racing, and she'll go to him. Midnight Lucky (Midnight Lute) won the GI Acorn, and she's going to him. She's Juddmonte breeding. Mexican Gold is a Medaglia d'Oro mare. She's a group three winner, and she's a half-sister to Announce who won the Romanet. Juddmonte's also breeding Sun Path (Munnings). She's a full-sister to Bonnie South who won the Fair Grounds Oaks. WinStar is breeding So Darn Hot (Ghostzapper), who's the half-sister to Come Dancing who won the Ballerina. He's also covering one of the exciting kind of older mares, Justwhistledixie (Dixie Union), who's the dam of New Year's Day and Mohaymen. We've got the GI Jaipur winner that Team Valor is breeding. She's by Animal Kingdom, and a very different kind of mare for him. Her name is Oleksandra. We have A Song of Mine, another Ghostzapper mare who is a half-sister to Songbird. As I said, Lane's End has 10 mares going to him, who are either ours or who we own in partnership. Among them are Salty As Can Be (Into Mischief), a full-sister to Salty. We have Finding Fame (Empire Maker), who is a full-sister to multiple stakes winner Mei Ling. We are breeding High Opinion (Lemon Drop Kid), who was second in the GII Ballston Spa. She is a stakes winter, and multiple graded placed. And then we're breeding a Blame mare named Acting Out who's a Listed stakes winner and graded placed. We also have a Kitten's Joy mare named Adorable Miss, who is the dam of the Battle of Normandy. There's Exotic West, a Hard Spun mare who's a stakes winner and graded placed. And there are the older mares, like Lemons Forever (Lemon Drop Kid) who won the Kentucky Oaks and who is the dam of Unbridled Forever and Forever Unbridled. And Forever Unbridled (Unbridled's Song) herself is also coming too. She was the (2017) Champion Older Dirt Female. 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The Tattersalls Cheltenham Festival Sale, which takes place after racing at Prestbury Park on Thursday, has the highest profile among the expanding market of boutique jumping sales and takes a break from the norm by offering a mare entered to run at the Festival on Friday. Traditionally, the auction has offered winning point-to-pointers and bumper horses with the potential to be stars of the future, as Grade 1-winning graduates such as Bravemansgame (Fr), Gerri Colombe (Fr), Santini (GB) and Slate House (Ire) have demonstrated. However, there could be a much quicker return on investment for the buyer of the first lot through the ring on Thursday evening, Harmonya Maker (Fr). The seven-year-old daughter of Saddler Maker (Ire) has been declared to run in Friday's G2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase by her trainer Gordon Elliott. To date, Hamonya Maker has won five of her 15 races, including the G2 Carey Glass Irish EBF Mares' Novice Chase in January. She has been kept busy this season and has never been out of the first three in her five starts since November, which include two victories. The remainder of the 30 lots catalogued for the sale are aged either four or five and have recent winning or placed form in the point-to-point field. Lot 10, from Ballycrystal Stables, is the half-sister to Grade 1 winner Stay Away Fay (Ire) (Shantou), who runs in today's G1 Brown Advisory Novices' Chase. Named The Big Westerner (Ire) (Westerner {GB}), she won on debut at Ballycahane earlier this month. Last year's catalogue of the same size saw 20 horses sold on the night (67%) for a total of £3.45 million. The co-top lots, Romeo Coolio (GB) (Kayf Tara {GB}) and Jalon d'Oudairies (Fr) (No Risk At All {Fr}), were bought by Gordon Elliott for £420,000 apiece and they both line up for the trainer at Cheltenham in today's G1 Weatherbys Champion Bumper. The post Festival Sale Top Lots Go Head to Head in Champion Bumper appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article