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Trainers Ron Moquett and Dale Romans joined Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) CEO, Lisa Lazarus, on the agency's virtual town hall Monday. Both trainers sit on the HISA Horsemen's Advisory Group. A good portion of the HISA Town Hall was spent emphasizing the role of the horsemen's advisory group as a vehicle for potential change and modification in HISA's regulatory framework, having driven tweaks to the federal authority's rules on things like pre-race electrolyte use and looser sanctions for positives related to human substances of abuse (more on that lower down). “There's a lot of conversation right now around veterinary inspections and vet scratches, and how HISA can make a positive impact,” Lazarus added. “Those are state processes and state judgments. But HISA, we believe, can do some things to make it better for all parties,” Lazarus added. “That's something we're talking a lot about.” Below are summaries of some of the key portions of the Q&A. Q: Should HISA's Remit be Broadened to Police the Sales? The question of whether HISA should broaden its regulatory reach to encompass the sales has been much discussed ever since Jeffrey Englehart faced a possible two-year suspension after one of his horses tested positive for clenbuterol. Englehart argued that he did not give the horse the drug and that it had been given prior to the horse's purchase at the OBS auction a few months beforehand. A subsequent segmented hair test revealed that the clenbuterol had indeed been administered before Englehart became the trainer. In discussing the topic, Lazarus explained that the act is written so that racehorses fall under HISA oversight only when they record their first official workout. “And that's been interpreted to mean the first published work in Equibase,” said Lazarus. “There's some question about whether or not breeze shows would qualify, and they might, but we haven't got to that point just yet.” Lazarus further explained that in October, she met with representatives from the three leading sales companies. “And they agreed to work together to come up with an anti-doping program that aligned with HISA, so that there's a sensible journey from weanling, yearling, 2-year-old, and then to horses of racing age.” Both trainers argued that a strong case could be made for HISA to police the horse sales, though Moquett voiced reservations about the practicalities of such a program, like the possible licensure of parties handling horses in their formative years. “There's a lot of information [that would need to be] gathered about working with these horses that all of a sudden is require daily… when we eventually get these horses,” said Moquett. “Once we open that Pandora's Box, now all of a sudden we're going to require people to list who the owners are. You're going to require trainers and the consignors to have a license. You're going to start looking into places you've never looked,” Moquett added. “I think Pandora's Box should have been opened a long time ago,” Romans responded, before broaching the topic of greater transparency on corrective surgeries performed on youngstock prior to the sales. Q: Steps Taken to Prevent Environmental Contamination? Another key area of concern among stakeholders is that of inadvertent contamination through the horse's environment. “Everyone needs to play a part in making sure that we're delivering a clean and sterile—as sterile as possible—environment,” said Lazarus, before ticking off various points of address, some of which were included in a recent letter to the editor. She said that the overall cleanliness of test barns—which are overseen by HIWU—has improved since the start of the ADMC program. “However, when it comes to other common areas like receiving barns, that is something that needs a lot of work,” Lazarus admitted. As such, the receiving barn is now part of the racetrack accreditation program, she said. HIWU investigators are also performing daily spot checks to determine which racetracks might not be stepping up to the task. “We now have the opportunity to launch an investigation if we believe that, based on positive tests, there may be a contamination risk at a particular racecourse,” said Lazarus. “We also have mobile testing packs where we can test straw, soil to see whether or not we're finding substances that shouldn't be in a horse's environment.” Q: Is a Possible 60-day Penalty Still too Onerous for Substances of Human Abuse Violations? Under a proposed rule change, a first time violation for a positive test concerning a human substance of abuse like cocaine or methamphetamine has been lessened to a maximum 60-days. But is this still too onerous? Should it be closer to something like 14 days? “Sixty days is really a cap,” said Lazarus, before adding that determining a possible source for the positive test is key to receiving a lesser penalty. Also important is for stakeholders to illustrate to regulators what steps they've taken to mitigate the chances of inadvertent environmental contamination, like barring staff from urinating in the stalls and requiring them to wash their hands before mixing feed, said Lazarus. “One of the things that struck me when I visited Ron [Moquett's] stable at Oaklawn is he has a huge poster in his barn that says, 'if you urinate in the stables, you will be fired,'” said Lazarus. “That's something, if Ron has a positive test, that would be a favorable consideration. He's contributing to what we're all trying to do which is reduce the likelihood of anything that shouldn't be in a horse's system getting into a horse's system.” Moquett followed that up by saying how, “If you get a positive, it's very important you address the definition of how you think it got there” with HIWU. “Before you get mad and start throwing stuff, the first thing you've got to write is the truth as you first saw it,” Moquett added, emphasizing how feigning ignorance as to the possible source of the contamination won't cut it under the new federal regime. “Just let them know that you are conscious of the opportunities for a bad test, and that you're doing everything in your power to [prevent it],” Moquett added. What other steps should be taken in the event of a positive test for a human substance of abuse, or for an atypical finding? The panelists recommended that responsible parties first reach out to Alan Foreman, the horsemen's ombudsman. Hard-up stakeholders can also take advantage of a panel of pro-bono attorneys. Not all who apply will be eligible. “But we've never denied anybody who has actually applied for pro-bono counsel to date,” said Lazarus. Q: Why is HISA Using so Many Different Labs When Lab Variability is Such a Concern? The TDN reported last year that a variety of differences between the laboratories—from different testing equipment to different testing methodologies to different sets of staff interpreting the results—mean that they can screen for different numbers of substances, and have varying abilities to screen for the same substances, outside of some 300 core analytes. “The way that law is written, we're required to give the state where the testing takes place the opportunity to put their lab forward,” said Lazarus, adding how, if the lab in question fails to meet performance specifications, HISA is not required to use it. With the recent news that HISA is no longer using the services of the University of Kentucky's Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, there are now five labs used under HISA's Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) program. “I think with five labs we can get really consistent results,” said Lazarus. “[But] if we can get down to a point where the samples… [can be processed] by three or so labs, that would be preferable.” The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) currently conducts the lab accreditation process every two years. HIWU is working to take over that process. Q: Is HISA Working on a Universal Owner-Trainer license? Despite HISA requiring stakeholders to apply for a federal license, owners, trainers and other industry participants are still required to apply state-by-state for individual licenses. That might change. “That is absolutely something on our radar, and we know that that would be a huge benefit to the horsemen,” said Lazarus. “Once we get the fundamentals of HISA in place to deliver it working well, and working smoothly, that is an area we will try to be helpful on.” The horsemen's advisory group, said Moquett, brings the topic up once every two weeks. “If this is going to be a truly uniform industry, then it needs to start with the very first thing, which is the licensing,” he said. “I think it's an odd deal we haven't fixed it yet.” Q: Is the Prohibition of Toe Grabs Warranted? While HISA generally prohibits the use of toe grabs, it offers an exemption permitting the use of traction devices in the form of either a full outer rim shoe (up to 4 mm in height) or a toe grab (up to 4 mm in height) on hindlimbs on the dirt. The prohibition on toe grabs, said Lazarus, was based on science and research. “Internationally, toe grabs haven't been allowed for quite a long time,” she added. “The U.S. was the last racing jurisdiction to have regulations around toe grabs.” When asked if further toe grab allowances should be given when it comes to deeper dirt surfaces, Lazarus argued that the data suggests the prohibition has been successful. “Probably the racetrack that had the biggest complaints about this rule was Prairie Meadows, and they went from in 2022 a 2.39 [fatalities per 1000 starts rate], a much higher fatality rate. And this year, they were exceptional—they were 1.14,” said Laazarus. “I'm not suggesting the whole reason is to do with toe grabs, but at least the data shows they're not worse off with that rule than they were previously.” The post HISA Town Hall: Regulatory Reach, Environmental Contamination, Lab Variability and More Discussed appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Caulfield Races Where Caulfield Racecourse – Gate 22, Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Wednesday, March 13, 2024 First Race 3:05pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Heath track at Caulfield is set to host its inaugural meeting on Wednesday afternoon, with eight races at metropolitan level set down for decision. Following extreme heat in the lead-up, the track will remain in the Good 4 range throughout, with a top of 19 degrees forecast. The rail sticks in its true position, with the action commencing at 3:05pm AEDT. Best Bet at Caulfield: Outback Miss Outback Miss looked to be in need of the run first-up at Sandown when chasing home the classy Austmarr, who has since go on to win in Listed company at Morphettville. The three-year-old filly was beaten by 3.6 lengths on February 21 but was hitting the line nicely to suggest she was worth sticking with. The two wins during her initial campaign hinted at a horse with above-average ability, and despite needing to lug 61kg on Wednesday, Outback Miss should have no issue disposing of her rivals in BM64 grade. Best Bet Race 6 – #1 Outback Miss (6) 3yo Filly | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Celine Gaudray (a1.5) (62.5kg) +220 with Dabble Next Best at Caulfield: Flying On A Limb Flying On A Limb went to a new level last campaign, and first-up from a 29-week spell, the Clinton McDonald-trained mare has found the right race to return a winner in. The Flying Artie mare has great tactical nous in finding a spot in the first four upon settling before producing a slick turn of foot late on. Ben Melham will have her stalking the speed throughout, and in the home straight, Flying On A Limb should exert her class on this BM78 field. Next Best Race 7 – #7 Flying On A Limb (4) 4yo Mare | T: Clinton McDonald | J: Ben Melham (56.5kg) +180 with PlayUp Best Value at Caulfield: Tolpuddle Based on his second-up run over 1500m, Grahame Begg’s Tolpuddle looks poised to strike as he steps up to 1800m. Having loomed up inside the final furlong at Bendigo, the Pierro gelding found a couple too slick for him late, but a repeat effort in this should be enough to get it done. Barrier one will suit him perfectly under Damian Lane, and with even luck in the home straight, Tolpuddle can bring up a third career win at start 11. Best Value Race 4 – #3 Tolpuddle (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Grahame Begg | J: Damian Lane (60kg) +1100 with Bet365 Caulfield quaddie tips – 13/3/2024 Caulfield quadrella selections Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1-2-3-6-9 1-4 1-7-8 2-6-7-8-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, March 13, 2024 First Race 6:40pm HKT (9:40pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to the bright lights of Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday night, with a bumper nine-race program set for decision. The rail moves out to the C position for the entire circuit, and with only minor showers predicted in the lead-up, punters should anticipate a Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 6:40pm local time. Best Bet: Beauty Infinity Beauty Infinity stamped his authority in Class 4 company at this course and distance on February 28 and now tackles Class 3 for the first time. The son of Toronado put them away swiftly with the 61kg on his back, bolting away to win by 2.3 lengths. He drops 5kg in this event as Zac Purton gets legged aboard once again, and although this presents a much tougher prospect for Beauty Infinity, he appears up to the task. Best Bet Race 2 – #3 Beauty Infinity (7) 4yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Zac Purton (56kg) Bet with Unibet Next Best: Raging Blizzard Raging Blizzard finally put it all together with a blistering victory at this track and trip on February 28, smashing his rivals by an impressive 2.5-length margin. He gets a very similar setup this time around, with barrier three allowing Zac Purton to slot in for cover or possibly take up the running. Regardless of what he decides to do, Raging Blizzard shouldn’t be far away from making it back-to-back wins. Next Best Race 6 – #1 Raging Blizzard (3) 4yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Zac Purton (61kg) Bet with Bet365 Best Value: Joy Of Spring Joy Of Spring hasn’t been back to Happy Valley since his debut runner-up performance on August 20 and remains a maiden after five Hong Kong starts. His latest effort was promising, however, storming through the wire over 1400m at Sha Tin on February 25. The 1650m of the city circuit should be ideal for the son of Deep Field, and with the booking of Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup-winning jockey Brenton Avdulla, Joy Of Spring should be right in this. Best Value Race 7 – #5 Joy Of Spring (11) 4yo Gelding | T: Caspar Fownes | J: Brenton Avdulla (57kg) Bet with Neds Hong Kong quaddie tips – Wednesday 13/3/2024 Happy Valley quadrella selections Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1-3-7 3-4-5-6-7 1-2-7-11-12 1-3-5-6-7 Horse racing tips View the full article

Australian Cup contender Legarto. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) Despite being defeated as a -500 favourite on Saturday, trainer Ken Kelso remains committed to aiming his talented mare Legarto for the Group 1 Australian Cup (2000m). The four-year-old had to settle for second place behind +1900 outsider El Vencedor in the Group 1 New Zealand Stakes (2000m), with Kelso attributing the loss to what he perceived as a disadvantageous track pattern at Ellerslie. “I’ve just got the feeling it was a very similar situation on Saturday to the Karaka Millions race (Aotearoa Classic),” Ken Kelso told Racing.com. “The new track at Ellerslie, they get slow sectionals and kick off the corner, she’s a bit late to wind up. “I feel as though the big, roomy track at Flemington will suit her better, Ellerslie’s become a real on-pace biased track.” “She actually nearly fell leaving the straight if you watch the replay, she got bad interference at the 1800 metres, leaving the straight the first time. “Whether that contributed to anything, I don’t really know. We’re still on target, we’re not disappointed with the run.” Looking ahead to the Australian Cup, Kelso has secured the services of compatriot Michael Dee for Legarto’s ride on March 30. “She’ll do her final work here on the Tuesday and then come over in the early hours of Wednesday morning, I think.” Legarto is priced a +700 winning chance for the Australian Cup with horse racing betting sites. Horse racing news View the full article

Adelaide Cup winner Excelleration. (Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Excelleration, trained by Richard Cully, secured a remarkable hat-trick of cup victories by narrowly clinching the win in a photo finish during Monday’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m) at Morphettville. Piloted by Harry Coffey and sent off as a +350 chance, the seven-year-old gelding displayed a strong finish down the inside of the track, edging out The Map by a nose. The top two left Skelm trailing behind by an additional 2.75 lengths. 2024 Group 2 Adelaide Cup – Excelleration Reflecting on the race, Coffey shared his experience, stating, “When we were at Launceston the other day, I nearly missed my ride in the next race in the presentations. “They (owners) were talking about how it walked out as a foal at the yearling sales six years ago, so I thought I’ll go and weigh in and come back out, there’s plenty of time.” Coffey continued, “I just had to cop my medicine, and I actually had him really well relaxed for the type of horse he is, and then Zac’s (Spain) iron broke, and I was like ‘wowee, what am I going to do now?’ “I didn’t know what Zac was going to do, and to Zac’s credit, he tried to ride a race without any irons, and mind you he gave it a good steer because I was following him, so I was able to sneak through.” Coffey explained his decision-making during the race “I was in two minds. I really rated the Dan O’Sullivan horse (One Last Kiss) with Luke Currie on it. “I’ve ridden her a fair bit, and this was a target race for her, so I followed her for a long way, and Richie wanted me to cut the corner, and I had in my mind I would’ve loved to have gotten on Jamie’s (Kah) back at some stage, but Richie was really keen to cut the corner, and it worked. “We cut the corner alright, and we shot straight up the inside!” Following his win, Excelleration is now marked a +5000 winning chance with horse racing bookmakers for the Melbourne Cup (3200m). Horse racing news View the full article

Trainer Ron Moquett pointed out that holding sales companies to the same standard as trainers is a "Pandora's box" that will have HISA "looking into a lot of places you've never looked." View the full article

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, March 13, 2024 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Metro racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. The rail is in the true position for the entire circuit, and with no rainfall expected to hit the course in the lead-up, the track should be rated a genuine Good 4. The opening event is scheduled to jump at 1:45pm AEDT. Best Bet: Little Jeanie Little Jeanie managed two minor placings in New Zealand before making her way across the ditch and looks prepared to make her debut for the Chris Waller barn a winning one. The daughter of Savabeel seems to have acclimatised well to her new conditions in Australia, with her two jump-outs catching the eye when allowed to stride under her own steam from the back half of the field. James McDonald taking the reins suggests the three-year-old is ready to make a statement first-up, so watch for Little Jeanie to be closing off best. Best Bet Race 3 – #9 Little Jeanie (3) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (55kg) +140 with Bet365 Next Best: Cigar Flick Cigar Flick brings some elite form to this BM78 contest as she returns from a 17-week spell. The filly by Churchill was set some hefty targets by the Chris Waller stable in the spring, and although she was unable to salute in some quality sprinting features, she was far from disgraced behind the likes of Stretan Angel in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1100m) at Flemington on October 7. This appears a much easier task, and with stall two giving James McDonald plenty of options, Cigar Flick must be considered the one to beat. Next Best Race 5 – #6 Cigar Flick (2) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) +155 with Dabble Best Value: Zondee Zondee was too bad to be true first-up at Caulfield on February 3. He has since returned to Sydney and produced a nice piece of work at Rosehill on March 1 when held up at the rear before cruising through the wire under a stranglehold. He maps to get a soft run in transit from barrier three on Wednesday, and provided he can recapture his best from last campaign, Zondee has the class to win this BM78 contest. Best Value Race 6 – #7 Zondee (3) 3yo Colt | T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | J: Tyler Schiller (55kg) +520 with PlayUp Wednesday quaddie tips – Randwick Kensington races Kensington quadrella selections Wednesday, March 13, 2024 1-3-4-6 4-6-7-9 1-2-6-10 1-7-9-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Horse Racing on Tuesday, March 12 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meeting at Warrnambool. Tuesday Racing Tips – March 12, 2024 Warrnambool Racing Tips As always there a 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 12, 2024 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

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Owner John Fanelli claimed a horse now facing a six-month suspension but he didn't like the idea of voiding the claim.View the full article

by Brigette Solomon Racing is back in the Manawatu today and junior driver Wilson House is feeling confident with the team of eight horses trainer Michael House has contending at the meeting. “Most of them have been racing and working well and I’d like to think most of them can feature in the placings” says House. Their first starter is Love Is Everywhere in Race two, the Happy Birthday Allan Brown Handicap Trot over 2500 metres. The mare ran second at Hawera two starts ago and has won two wins and two placings to her name at Manawatu Raceway. “She’s off the front today and is a good starter, she handles this track well and should go a good race” says House. Next up is Morere who starts in Race four, the Partners Night Thursday Mobile Pace. The gelding finished third and second at Hawera in his previous two starts but makes his Palmerston North debut today. “He has been a bit of an under achiever so far and he’s had a few niggles” says House “His track work is very good and I think he should turn out a nice enough horse and having drawn eight today he’s drawn to get a nice trip.” In Race five, the South Rangitikei Vet Services Mobile Pace, House drives Doctor Tim. A three time winner on this track, the gelding finished a strong second at Rangiora on the 3rd March making up plenty of ground late. “His last run was great and I think he’s probably my best chance of the day” says House. The stable has two runners contending Race seven, the C A Penny F&M Race 28 March $18,000 Mobile Pace. The field features five last start winners including the House trained Lamarli, driven by Sailesh Abernethy, who won back to back races at Hawera last month. The stables other runner, Avenger, is driven by House. “Lamarli is probably the better of the two but Avenger has gone some tough races on the grass but we are yet to see how he’ll handle the grit track” says House. In the final race of the day, the House stable line up Superstar Legend, driven by House, and Warloch, driven by Blair Orange. Race eight, the Thank You Gary Woodham Mobile Pace, consists of just four starters and both House runners have excellent records on the track with Superstar Legend having seven of his fifteen wins at Manawatu. “Warloch is a trusty old steed and Superstar Legend will likely get the lead fairly comfortably tomorrow” says House “I’d like to hope one of the old boys can get a win. Race one gets underway today at 3:04pm. View the full article

There's a huge American presence in the Dubai World Cup (G1) program March 30 at Meydan Racecourse, and it isn't involving only American-trained horses.View the full article

According to several news reports, the Chicago Bears are now planning to build a new stadium within the city limits of Chicago. The Bears purchased Arlington Park and the surrounding property from Churchill Downs Incorporated in 2021 for $197.2 million and announced plans to build a stadium there. Since the purchase, the Arlington grandstand has been torn down, but the Bears did not start the process of developing the property. Citing a source, ESPN.com is reporting that the Bears are ready to invest $2 billion in private money into a publicly owned domed stadium and park space that would feature year-round community amenities. “The Chicago Bears are proud to contribute over $2 billion to build a stadium and improve open spaces for all families, fans and the general public to enjoy in the City of Chicago,” Bears team president and CEO Kevin Warren said in a statement. “The future stadium of the Chicago Bears will bring a transformative opportunity to our region — boosting the economy, creating jobs, facilitating mega events and generating millions in tax revenue. We look forward to sharing more information when our plans are finalized.” According to ESPN.com, the Bears began exploring options for a new stadium beyond Arlington Heights last summer when they announced that those plans were “at risk” as negotiations over property taxes reached a $100 million impasse. Should the plans to build a stadium in Chicago come to fruition, it is expected that the Bears will put the Arlington property up for sale. Dave McCaffrey, the executive director of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, was skeptical that the Bears will actually follow through on the plans to build a stadium within the city limits. He believes the announcement may be nothing more than posturing to get a better deal. “Even though they made that announcement I don't think Arlington is dead when it comes to building a stadium there,” McCaffrey said. “There are all sorts of political games being played. I don't think the situation is as definitive as they made it sound in that announcement. They are trying to get tax breaks and public funding for a stadium, and the announcement made today is often the sort of thing people do when they are trying to get money.” McCaffrey said he doesn't foresee any scenario where a new buyer would emerge and construct a racetrack on the site. He noted that the current laws in Illinois do not allow for a racino to be built at Arlington. “The Bears completely destructed Arlington and all its accouterments, the water tower, the barns, the dorm rooms, the vets offices, every single piece of anything that was built is gone. It's just a piece of vacant land. The amount of money it would take to rebuild a racetrack, barns, dorm rooms and all else that goes into a racing site would be a gigantic investment.” The post Chicago Bears Reverse Course, Will Not Build Stadium On Arlington Proprety appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Duncker discussed the insight he has gained through his involvement with NYRA, the exciting future of New York racing with the planned opening of the new Belmont Park in 2026, and the emergence of Deterministic, who is trained by Christophe Clement.View the full article

Douglas Thomas, a graded-stakes winning jockey who raced primarily at Monmouth Park in the 1970's and 80's, died March 9 at the age of 78 according to an obituary written by R.G.C. Thomas and sent by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association of New Jersey. An earner of over $21m in his career, Thomas retired in 1997 having made over 18,000 starts, many of them at tracks across New Jersey and New York. According to his obituary, Thomas was named the leading apprentice rider at Aqueduct in 1968 and was subsequently the leading rider at the Meadowlands in four consecutive years from 1977 to 1981. The post Graded-Stakes Winning Jockey Doug Thomas Dead At 78 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Jonathan Wong, who was hit with a two-year suspension by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) for a metformin positive, has resurfaced in Louisiana, where he has 15 horses at a private training center but has yet to visit the winner's circle. Wong sent out his first starter in Louisiana on Feb. 13. But the same trainer who had one of the biggest stables in Northern California has struggled there, sending out just five horses without a winner. The plaintiff states of Louisiana and West Virginia won a preliminary injunction in federal court in July that will keep the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) Authority's rules from being implemented in those two states until a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of HISA gets decided in full. Because he was not under a suspension issued by the Louisiana Racing Commission, Wong is being allowed to compete in the Bayou State. The Fair Grounds, which is owned by Churchill Downs Inc., did not give Wong any stalls but is allowing him to race. Wong did not start a horse between July 1 and Feb. 13, when he sent out his first Louisiana runner, Desoto's War (Warrior's Reward). He has made just four starts at the Fair Grounds and one at Delta Downs. According to one of his owners, Brent Malmstrom, who is helping with Wong's legal fight, Wong had 141 horses before he was suspended. Malstrom and Wong have maintained that the trainer is innocent because the positive for the drug, which is used in humans to treat Type II diabetes, was a matter of environmental contamination. Wong did not return phone calls from the TDN seeking comment. “Jonathan Wong may have done some things in the past,” he said. “I can't speak to that. All I can speak to is this: he didn't do this. We don't know where the drug came from. It's odd that at point in time when all this happened almost half of the metformin positives occurred at Horseshoe Indianapolis.” The horse that tested positive was Heaven and Earth (Gormley) and the positive was found after the filly won a June 1 maiden special weight race at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Malstrom acknowledged that this has been a difficult situation for Wong. “The sad thing about this whole thing is that this cost him his marriage,” he said. “He's got four little children. He's doing whatever he can to survive as I, along with our lawyers, work on the legal side to figure out how to get relief.” Malstrom said that most of the horses Wong trained before the suspension have been sent to other trainers. “He lost his entire business,” he said. “The bulk of the horses he has in Louisiana are mine. I don't turn my back on people when they're at their lowest point in life. Louisiana has been incredibly welcoming and we thank them. People deserve an opportunity to defend themselves and should have the right to earn a living while they are defending themselves. That's a fundamental thing.” The Fair Grounds meet ends on March 24. Malstrom said that after Fair Grounds closes Wong will focus on the meet at Evangeline Downs, which opens April 7. Wong has been training since 2014 and has 1,194 career wins. His best year came in 2021, when he saddled 236 winners and won at a rate of 23%. The post Jonathan Wong Still Searching For First Win In Louisiana appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

B. Doug Thomas, a Canadian-born jockey whose 2,000-plus wins spanned a 30-year career, died March 9. He was 78. Thomas won multiple graded stakes and was known by horsemen and fans as either "Doug" or "Dougie."View the full article

In response to the article of Patrick Cooper in the TDN, I would like to share the situation in France with your readers. As usual, Mr. Cooper is highly entertaining and at the same time deadly serious. The universal problem in racing and elsewhere is lack of staff. Each country has their own specific problems. France, where I reside, is even more hamstrung than other countries. We have probably the best funded apprentice school in the world. (The only jurisdiction I can not find any information from is Japan.) France has its apprentice school, AFASEC, that is funded by France Galop and the Standardbred racing Authority (SECF) to the princely sum of €25-million per year. One would think that with investment we would not lack from staff shortages, nor enough pupils in the system, but on the contrary. There is a grave lack of staff, and apprentices whose riding skills are doubtful at the best. The AFASEC organisation are IMPORTING riders from India, Khirgizstan, Khazakstan etc., countries who are OUTSIDE the European Union (EU), meaning that there are very rigorous, expensive and extremely elaborate rules for those arriving. Once the “imported” staff are working in a stable, there is no help from AFASEC, who brought them into France, and every trainer is at the mercy of the French administration. Apparently trainers will have to accept that their “new staff” go to civic lessons in the morning, not riding horses! It is a complete aberration and frightfully costly for those trainers who are forced to take on staff like that. It does show how different each country is in dealing with staff shortages. Best Regards, Gunnar Nordqvist, Breeder, France The post Letter to the Editor: Gunnar Nordqvist appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale, the first of the spring's juvenile auctions, kicks off Tuesday with bidding on the first of 853 catalogued lots beginning at 11 a.m. The OBS March sale, which transitioned from a select to an open sale in 2015, was held over three days for the first time since 2014 in 2023 and again returns in that expanded format in 2024 after a power-packed renewal a year ago. “I was really impressed by the number of people who were here watching the breeze show,” said OBS Director of Sales Tod Wojciechowski. “The quality of horse flesh is as good a March sale as we have had in a long time. We seem to say that every year, but the consignors seem to outdo themselves every year and bring better horses. There is a lot of activity on the grounds right now. Horses looked good at the breeze show and they look good at the barns as well. So we are excited about the sale.” There were five seven-figure juveniles sold at the 2023 March sale, led by subsequent Grade I winner Muth (Good Magic), who sold for $2 million to Zedan Racing Stables. There were 24 horses who sold for $500,000 or more at the auction, double the number from 2022. Those numbers reflect the end result of the auction's change from a select to an open sale, according to Wojciechowski. “We opened up the March sale about five or six years ago and took it away from being a select sale and made it an open sale,” Wojciechowski said. “I think people now appreciate and understand that March is a larger catalogue. That the guy that thought he was going to get priced out of the market when it was a select sale, now it has been demonstrated over enough years that they can come buy a horse in their price range and be happy with the results. Not only did we need the buyers to see that, but the sellers did as well.” The OBS April Spring Sale had become much more of a destination sale over the last several years, but Wojciechowski said top-level horses are gravitating back to the March sale. “When we originally opened it up, some of those [top] horses may have gotten scared and thought they couldn't participate in March,” he said. “I think they are seeing the pendulum swings back and forth and a lot of them went to April. April is a great sale and those horses do good in April, but over the last couple of years, some guys who have made the commitment to send them to March have been rewarded for it. I think they can kind of see, not unlike April, there is something for everyone, both buyers and sellers.” During last week's under-tack show, a pair of juveniles by first-crop sires shared the fastest furlong time of :9 3/5: a filly by Vekoma (hip 448) consigned by Wavertree Stables and a colt by Tiz the Law (hip 529) consigned by Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds. A filly by Win Win Win (hip 788) consigned by Ocala Stud turned in the under-tack show's fastest quarter-mile breeze of :20 1/5. With plenty of activity around Ocala Stud's Barn 4 over the weekend, the operation's David O'Farrell is looking for a competitive market this week. “We weren't really planning on a busy show day, but we were busy showing horses throughout the day,” O'Farrell said Saturday. “I think traffic will be fine. I am optimistic about the sale, there are some really nice horses on the grounds. I think the previous sales have shown that the market is pretty darn good and I think it'll be a good horse sale.” O'Farrell said strong results on the racetrack should lead to return buyers at the sales. In addition to Muth, multiple graded stakes winner Nysos (Nyquist) and Ocala Stud-bred GIII Holy Bull S. winner Hades (Awesome Slew) also sold in Central Florida last year. “The 2-year-old sales graduates have performed really well this year,” O'Farrell said. “Basically, 2-year-old purchases have performed really well and our runners are our best advertisement. I don't see any reason that the market isn't going to be very good.” Despite O'Farrell's optimism, consignor Eddie Woods is expecting to see some familiar patterns emerge at the March sale. “It's going to be the same old story,” Woods said. “Top end, all the way, they will bring all the money. And you just have to hang on to your hats with the rest of them, I think. There will be some people there for other horses, but that's just the way the sales have been the last couple of years–not just the 2-year-old sales, all sales.” The March catalogue also includes 40 horses who are part of the dispersal of the racing stock of the late Bob Lothenbach. Consigned by de Meric Sales, Niall Brennan Stables, Tom McCrocklin and Ocala Stud, the group galloped at last week's under-tack show. Lothenbach passed away last November and the dispersal of his stock began at Fasig-Tipton last month with a digital sale of racing age horses followed by a selection of broodmares and short yearlings at the company's Winter Mixed Sale. “There are some nice quality horses in there, no doubt,” said Wojciechowski. “The fact that they galloped here, I don't think is having any connotation negative or otherwise other than understanding the situation. Everyone understands the situation under which [the dispersal] is occurring.” The March sale will be held Tuesday through Thursday with sessions beginning each day at 11 a.m. The post Resurgent OBS March Sale Opens Tuesday 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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The Tattersalls March sale catalogue, which takes place on Wednesday, Mar. 27 at Newmarket's Park Paddocks, is now available online. The sale comprises of both Flat and NH prospects with 85 lots total, highlighted by an eight horse draft from Godolphin led by 2021 G3 Nad Al Sheba Trophy-placed Brilliant Light (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}). Also catalogued is Floral Melody (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), a 2-year-old half-sister to SW & GSP-Eng Kylian (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}) as well as stakes-placed Remarkable Force (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) and several winning or placed racing prospects. The NH selection is led by Grade 3-winner Canelo (Ire) (Mahler {GB}) and SW & GSP-Eng Didtheyleaveuouttoo (Ire) (Presenting {GB}). Two juvenile filly offerings consigned by Michael Murphy's Hamilton Stables are both eligible for the Great British Bonus Scheme as well. Live internet bidding will be available and prospective buyers are requested to register with Tattersalls at least 48 hours in advance of the sale's start. Wildcard entries will be accepted until Tuesday, Mar. 19. The post Catalogue Released for Tattersalls March Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 13th 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. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Levante lands in Sydney ahead of George Ryder Levante’s Sydney autumn carnival mission has got off to the right start with a smooth trans-Tasman flight ahead of her … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Magorrian to link with former mentor in Group One Jockey Lee Magorrian will make a return to New Zealand next weekend to partner emerging three-year-old Master Brutus in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 13, 2023 Horse Racing on Monday, March 13 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Tuesday’s Hawkesbury racing tips & top odds | March 14, 2023 NSW provincial racing heads to Hawkesbury on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. See our best bets and quaddie … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Zac Purton celebrates Hong Kong return with a quartet Extending a brilliant run of form with a Sha Tin quartet on Saturday, Zac Purton crowned an ideal preparation for … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Oath Of Omerta still 12 months away from his absolute best Oath Of Omerta might have won three from his past four starts, but trainer Michael Hickmott isn’t expecting a breakout … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 15 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the meeting at Ballarat on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Canberra Cup Day betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | 14/03 Eight races will be run and won on Canberra Cup Day at Thoroughbred Park and Horsebetting has the best bets, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville racing tips & quaddie picks | Adelaide Cup Day Morphettville Racecourse is scheduled to host a bumper nine-race card on Monday afternoon and Horsebetting’s James Herbert presents his race-by-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Warrnambool betting tips & quaddie picks | Monday, March 14 HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Warrnambool on Monday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 13, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Stony Creek tips, odds & value bets | Sunday, March 13 Horsebetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race card at Stony Creek for Stony Creek … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Stockman scores Sky High Stakes While the NZ suffix was dominating the Flemington card on Saturday, Stockman made sure there was plenty of Kiwi flavour … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Australia in the offing for Eyesonlyonme A future across the Tasman could be in the offing for Eyesonlyonme after her maiden win in the Haunui Farm … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Turn Me Loose filly gets the Cream at Pukekohe The persistence of local trainer Rudy Liefting paid dividends when Stars ‘N’ Cream edged out the Nigel Tiley-trained pair of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Gucci Belt doubles up at Trentham While Gucci Belt is living in the shadow of her well-credentialled half-sister Entriviere, she is doing something her sibling failed … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago All eyes on Forbidden Love in the Coolmore Classic | Punt Drunk Punt Drunk brings you all the top racing news around Aus including the latest on the Coolmore Classic and All … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Sky Darci, Tourbillon Diamond and Panfield shine in Hong Kong Derby hitouts Caspar Fownes is confident Sky Darci is on target for a stellar BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) performance after the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Lor hopes Winning Dreamer can demonstrate Group 1 potential Winning Dreamer (113lb) will attempt to upstage the upper echelon of Hong Kong’s sprint division when he contests a hot … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 13, 2021 Today’s Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | March 13 2021 Today’s racing is headlined by the All Star Mile … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Sherry the toast of Kembla after first stakes win Apprentice Tom Sherry has celebrated a milestone win at Kembla Grange, scoring his first black-type success aboard Miravalle for his … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Godolphin youngsters thriving ahead of Sydney debuts The Blue Diamond Stakes form will again go under the microscope when Godolphin pair Ingratiating and Arcaded make their Sydney … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Late Sistema bid for Fonsalette Group One plans weren’t originally on the cards for Fonsalette this weekend, but that all changed earlier this week when … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Exciting Levante ready for Guineas Unbeaten three-year-old filly Levante will tackle Group company for the first time on Saturday when she contests the Group 2 … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator Blood to run in All-Star Mile after boycott threat Alligator Blood will run in the All-Star Mile with his owners and their families and friends to gather at a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Race meetings going ahead with caution Race meetings in NSW, Qld and SA will go ahead as planned over the weekend but the public will be … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Secret Blaze in form for Caulfield After finishing second to subsequent Australian Cup winner Fifty Stars in the Blamey Stakes, Secret Blaze is favourite to take … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Bosson poised for another Australian feature win After recent Group One doubles in Sydney and at home in New Zealand, star jockey Opie Bosson is confident he … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gold Coast meeting to allow spectators Racing Queensland has announced the rich The Jewel meeting at the Gold Coast will go ahead with spectators despite coronavirus … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Weight of numbers no guarantee in Coolmore Dawn Dawn and Sweet Deal are favoured to repeat their Guy Walter Stakes duel in the Group One Coolmore Classic … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Public to be locked out of All-Star Mile Victorian racing officials have made the call to run the All-Star Mile meeting and Alister Clark Stakes meetings without spectators … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago NSW race meetings to go ahead with public Spectators will be able to attend race meetings in NSW over the weekend but are urged to use caution … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Oscar stays the distance at Cheltenham Jockey Adam Wedge admits he was not hopeful Lisnagar Oscar could upset Paisley Park in the Stayers’ Hurdle at Cheltenham … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Chapter And Verse ready for Goldmarket Trainer Desleigh Forster has had the runner-up in the past two Goldmarket Handicaps and hopes to go one better with … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Hawkes pair ready to Rock at Rosehill Emerging staying prospect Master Of Wine and up-and-coming miler Rock are geared up to put their carnival talents on show … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mr Quickie ready to go in All-Star Mile Trainer Phillip Stokes is confident he has Mr Quickie in the right condition for his first-up tilt at the All-Star … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Boom times for Gollan at Gold Coast Trainer Tony Gollan won plenty of races with Spirit of Boom and he hopes to continue with two of the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The little horse who won hearts and a great race As only one of two women to have trained the winner in the 99-year history of the Group 1 Cox … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Qld officials to discuss coronavirus South east Queensland race club officials will discuss the impact of the coronavirus on the winter carnival … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Oh Five Glory gets another bad barrier Smart filly Oh Five Glory will again have to overcome a wide barrier when she runs in the $300,000 Jewel … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago All-Star Mile scheduled to go ahead Racing Victoria says the All-Star Mile meeting at Caulfield is scheduled to go ahead as planned … Read More Ireland horse racing news 4 years ago Public barred from racing in Ireland. Horse Racing Ireland is the latest jurisdiction to close meetings to the public because of the coronavirus … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Sinarahma seeking a Cuddle at Trentham Exciting Taranaki mare Sinarahma will be looking to add a Group victory to her resume when she contests the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago New training partnership off to good start Mick Price and Mick Kent junior have kicked off a new training partnership in the right vein with the win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jericho Cup to include NZ-trained horses The Jericho Cup has been expanded to give New Zealand-trained horses the chance to qualify for the staying race at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago La Bella Jude lands Rielly first city win The first horse Gemma Rielly purchased as a yearling has also provided the trainer with her a breakthrough Melbourne metropolitan … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Luke Currie to ride Lyre in Randwick trial Jockey Luke Currie will put Blue Diamond winner Lyre through her paces in a Randwick barrier trial in preparation for … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Special win for Chris Anderson Trainer Chris Anderson received a special thrill from training Balistic Boy to win at Doomben for the Think Big Stud … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Smith hopes for Fierce Impact at Rosehill Trainer Matthew Smith has Doncaster Mile aspirations for Fierce Impact, who returns for his latest campaign in the Ajax Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Niedorp hopes for a piece of Slipper magic Brisbane filly Niedorp can live up to the early wraps on her by winning the Magic Night Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lees upbeat despite wide draws in Coolmore Kris Lees has loaded the bases as he attempts to win his first Coolmore Classic, a race his late father … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Injury puts dent in Schabau’s 2019 Cup bid Connections of German import Schabau will have to wait until next year’s Melbourne Cup with a tendon injury sidelining the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Derby hopes to clash in G2 Alister Clark Declarationofheart will have his next start in the Alister Clark Stakes in which his rivals will include ATC Australian Derby … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Frankie Lor heads to the Derby as Hong Kong’s new hope Frankie Lor is the shooting star of Hong Kong’s training ranks and on Sunday (17 March) the handler will saddle … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mr Money Bags chasing All-Star windfall Darren Dance is hoping for a first-half-of-the-field finish when Mr Money Bags lines up in the inaugural $5 million All-Star … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Black-type mission for Sasso Corbaro Former Australian galloper Sasso Corbaro will get the chance to add some valuable black-type to her page when she competes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sir Mark won’t rule out eighth Olympics Kiwi legend Sir Mark Todd would not rule out competing in his eighth Olympic games as he prepares Eminent to … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes leap for exciting three-year-old Emerging three-year-old Vigor Winner will be out to maintain his picket fence formline as he steps up to stakes company … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Chris Caserta in four-week ban for bets Apprentice Chris Caserta has been suspended for four weeks after pleading guilty to having six bets on thoroughbred races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Track expert hired to fix Ipswich issues Curator Mick Goodie has been called in to help with remedial work at the troubled Ipswich racetrack … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago 2YO Jewel revives fond memories for Gollan Leading trainer Tony Gollan will three runners in the $500,000 2YO Jewel at the Gold Coast … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Yiu remembers Sacred Kingdom, hopes for a Valley Gem Ricky Yiu left Happy Valley last week with a maiden Hong Kong win for one of his young prospects and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Rosehill Guineas next for The Autumn Sun The Autumn Sun’s next race will be the Rosehill Guineas against his fellow three-year-olds but there is still a chance … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Eminent in “terrific” form ahead of Ranvet The Sir Mark Todd-trained Eminent will need to recapture his form from 2017 if he is to stand a chance … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Eespoir D’Allen wins Champion Hurdle Trainer Gavin Cromwell has celebrated Espoir D’Allen’s scintillating performance in the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Merchant Navy to join Aidan O’Brien team Group One-winning colt Merchant Navy will join Aidan O’Brien’s team in Ireland to be prepared for Royal Ascot … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Written By to run in Pago Pago Stakes Unbeaten colt Written By will have his Golden Slipper lead-up in the Pago Pago Stakes rather than run in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bonneval making sound recovery from injury Prolific New Zealand mare Bonneval is making steady progress as she recovers from a career-threatening injury that ruled out a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cory Parish charged over Bendigo ride Jockey Cory Parish has been charged over his handling of Sonaree who finished fifth in a 1000m maiden at Bendigo … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Radipole to be feature race dual acceptor Mike Moroney plans to pay up for Radipole in the Blamey Stakes and Ajax Stakes, with the trainer leaning towards … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tommy Berry returns for Golden Slipper day Hong Kong-based jockey Tommy Berry has two rides booked for Golden Slipper day and hopes to secure a mount in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Warwick Farm betting tips & form for Wednesday, March 14 WARWICK Farm is one of the primary meeting in Australia this Wednesday and Horse Betting has cast its collective eye … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hugh Bowman to take no risks Hugh Bowman will undergo tests to determine whether he can ride at the Coolmore Classic meeting and the Hong Kong … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Benbow suffers fractured vertebra in fall Further scans following a trackwork fall at Caulfield have revealed jockey Jason Benbow has suffered a fractured T6 vertebra … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ron Quinton duo renew rivalry in Coolmore Randwick trainer Ron Quinton’s stable stars Dixie Blossoms and Daysee Doom will clash in the Coolmore Classic at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Weather With You begins Derby campaign New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will introduce Group One Australian Derby hopeful Weather With You to Sydney … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Lindsay Park bluebloods heading to Sandown Regally bred fillies Oscietra and Earth Angel will both be chasing their first city wins when they contest separate midweek … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Potential Melbourne Cup campaign for Kiwi mare It has been nearly a decade since Rich Hill Stud stallion Shocking won the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) and this … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Randwick barrier trials postponed A set of 15 barrier trials at Randwick has been postponed because of rain in Sydney … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Improving 2YO ready for action Mighty Connor has made good progress ahead of his debut on his home track at Matamata. The well-related Sebring youngster … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Sandown tips & full form for Wednesday, March 14 SANDOWN is our racing venue this Wednesday and the twilight meet promises to be an entertaining one. We have taken … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Handicap favours Coolmore hope Francaletta A drop in weight is a major plus for Francaletta when the quality Kiwi mare runs in Saturday’s Gr.1 Coolmore … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Initial scans clear Benbow of any breaks Jockey Jason Benbow has had a trackwork fall at Caulfield but initial scans have revealed no fractures … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Options for Heni ahead of Group One test Genuine mare Heni is heading toward a Group One date, but which path she takes to get there has yet … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Coffs Harbour market movers for Tuesday, March 13 THERE’S a seven race card on the agenda at Coffs Harbour today and we’re excited about what’s to come. The … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Cessnock market movers for Tuesday, March 13 CESSNOCK is one of three racing venues on in Australia today and the punters have come hard. A number have … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Free entries close Monday for Hong Kong’s Group 1 tripleheader The free entry period for the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s three spring Group 1 features, the Audemars Piguet QEII Cup … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Bendigo market movers for Tuesday, March 13 BENDIGO is going down this Tuesday and the rural Victorian city has a solid eight race card in the offing … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Nothingilikemore’s pre-Derby trial satisfies Size and Moreira Positivity emanated from the John Size camp after Nothingilikemore strolled through a barrier trial at Sha Tin Racecourse this morning … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Monday’s New Zealand racing wrap Cuddle next stop for Flamingo Talented mare Flamingo has earned herself a return to black type company. The Pins four-year-old … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Boss blows his rivals away at Hawera The Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard-trained Boss lived up to his hype when winning the Holly D R (Jack) Gray … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Garrard after black-type win at Flemington Talented filly Garrard will make her stakes racing debut in the TBV Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Regan Bayliss wins another feature Young jockey Regan Bayliss has celebrated his 20th birthday with victory in the Adelaide Cup two days after his Newmarket … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Another juvenile winner for Lindsay Park Two-year-old filly Luqyaa has become the latest juvenile winner for the Lindsay Park stable this season with a first-up win … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sydney Cup hurdle first-up no concern Godolphin is unconcerned about European Sydney Cup contenders Polarisation and Penglai Pavilion going into the $2 million Group One race … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fillies impress in Moonee Valley wins Cassadee has pressed her claims for the Australian Oaks with a win over 2040m at Moonee Valley while another filly … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Perth to stage Good Friday race meeting Western Australia will break with tradition and hold a race meeting on Good Friday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Weather to decide Flamboyer’s next race Rain will decide whether noted wet tracker Flamboyer starts in the Newcastle Newmarket or Gold Coast Goldmarket … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago 2017 Golden Slipper market update and latest news THE world’s richest race for two-year-olds runs at Rosehill this Saturday and punters are chomping at the bit to bet … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Midweek racing at Sandown with form and free tips, March 15 MIDWEEK racing moves to Sandown this week where punters are greeted with a quality eight-race card. The highlight race of … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago James McDonald awaits appeal outcome Former Godolphin jockey James McDonald’s appeal to reduce an 18-month disqualification for a betting offence has been adjourned … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Will Bateup land a giant win in Provincial Championships heat? KEMBLA Grange conditioner Theresa Bateup rates her consistent mare Giant’s Daughter a big chance of featuring in Wednesday’s Provincial Championships … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ten horses entered to take on Winx Winx could have 10 opponents as she attempts to stretch her winning sequence to 16 in the George Ryder Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Smith’s bargain buy to contest $400k Country Championships final A HORSE purchased as an un-raced three-year-old for just $1,100 will head to the Country Championships Final as a genuine … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Eleonora ruled out of Australian Oaks Eleonora, one of the market leaders for the Australian Oaks, has been ruled out with a muscle tear … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago James McDonald seeks ban reduction Former Godolphin jockey James McDonald is appealing his 18-month disqualification for a betting offence … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jockeys sidelined by injuries in falls Winona Costin and Brock Ryan have been sidelines by injuries suffered at Wellington while a Corowa fall has ruled Jake … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pera Pera stakes claim for Country C’ship Pera Pera and Iron Blue have earned their places in the $400,000 Country Championship final with a one-two finish at … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Happy Trails bound for Hong Kong Trainer Paul Beshara says the slow tempo in the Australian Cup worked against Happy Trails who is expected to next … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago I’m Belucci returns to Sydney for Guineas Brisbane trainer Desleigh Forster has secured Glen Boss to ride I’m Belucci in the Rosehill Guineas … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Newitt excited about Slipper day chances Jockey Craig Newitt is looking to add the Golden Slipper and Rosehill Guineas to his recent Group One wins in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Terravista to be entered for Galaxy Siblings Terravista and Ball Of Muscle could be opponents in the Group One Galaxy, a race won by their brother … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago McEvoy has Cup hope with Last Wish Fresh from his Group One Coolmore Classic victory, Sam Clipperton will head to Morphettville to ride Last Wish in the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Newitt excited about Slipper day chances Jockey Craig Newitt is looking to add the Golden Slipper and Rosehill Guineas to his recent Group One wins in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Adelaide campaign begins at the Valley A three-run Adelaide campaign targeting black-type races is David Brideoake’s plan for Thames Court beginning with a Moonee Valley race … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Queensland stewards uphold whip protest Queensland stewards have created a precedent by upholding a protest over a breach of the whip rules after a dead … Read More View the full article

B. Doug Thomas, a Canadian-born jockey whose 2,000-plus wins spanned a 30-year career, died March 9. He was 78. Thomas won multiple graded stakes throughout his riding career and was known by horsemen and fans as either "Doug" or "Dougie."View the full article

Secretariat's birthday will be celebrated Saturday, March 30 with a special children's event hosted by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY. The afternoon, which will run concurrently with the final day of the Museum's exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat's Triple Crown, will feature a showing of the 2010 Disney film starring Diane Lane along with a variety of children's activities. Fans are welcome to an Easter egg hunt and will have the opportunity to color silks and design a birthday card. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will be included with the cost of regular Museum admission. The post National Museum Of Racing To Celebrate Secretariat’s Birthday With Children’s Event appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A total of 30 lots have been catalogued for this year's Tattersalls Cheltenham Festival Sale, which will take place immediately following the conclusion of racing in the winner's enclosure on Thursday, March 14. The catalogue and race replays can be viewed online. Previous graduates of the Cheltenham Festival sale include the Grade 1-winning chasers Bravemansgame (Fr) (Brave Mansonnien ([Fr}) and Gerri Colombe (Fr) (Saddler Maker {Ire}), both of whom will be seeking further top-level honours in Friday's G1 Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. This year lot 1 is the Grade 2 winner Harmonya Maker (Fr) (Saddler Maker {Ire}), who will be sold with an entry in Friday's G2 Mrs Paddy Power Mares' Chase, while the others include no fewer than 21 four-year-olds who won or finished placed on their debut point-to-point run, plus the five-year-old The Big Westerner (Ire) (Westerner {GB}) (lot 10), a half-sister to Stay Away Fay (Ire) (Shantou) who was successful on her sole start between the flags at Ballycahane. All lots will be stabled at the RDA stable yard and available for inspection from 11am on Wednesday, March 13 and from 8.30am on Thursday, March 14. Courtesy transport is available from the racecourse to the RDA stables. The post Grade 2 Winner Headlines Tattersalls Cheltenham Festival Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article