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What 2024 Newmarket Handicap Where Flemington Racecourse – 448 Epsom Rd, Flemington VIC 3031 When Saturday, March 9, 2024 Prizemoney $1,500,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Group 1 2023 Winner In Secret (8) | T: James Cummings | J: Dean Holland (51.5kg) Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) is the headline act on Saturday’s eight-race meeting at Flemington. A field of 14 top-class sprinters will duke it out in battle to join the likes of Black Caviar, Weekend Hustler, Takeover Target and Alinghi on the honour roll for the 1200m scamper. Imperatriz will be looking to claim a seventh straight win, but this does look to be one of her toughest assignments to date. Can the Kiwi mare salute, or is their an upset brewing in the 2024 Newmarket Handicap? 2024 Newmarket Handicap odds Having won four Group 1 races in a row, including the Black Caviar Lightning (1000m) first-up, horse racing bookmakers have installed Imperatriz as a +170 favourite in her bid to keep her unbeaten Flemington record intact. Having finished a half-length off Imperatriz in the Group 1 VRC Champions Sprint (1200m) during the sprint, Buenos Noches (+450) holds the second line of betting. Magic Time (+650) is the only other runner at single figure quote, with Cylinder and Sghirripa the best of the rest at +1200. 2024 Newmarket Handicap speed map Remarkably, there does not look to be much pace in this year’s Newmarket Handicap. The Astrologist looks like the obvious leader on paper, with the likes of Imperatriz, Magic Time and Cylinder all likely too hold a forward position. Outside of those four, the majority of the field will look to run on late over 1200m, with runners such as Buenos Noches and Espiona needing a strong tempo to display their best. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Newmarket Handicap. Newmarket Handicap 2024 preview & form Imperatriz simply must go on top. The Kiwi mare is entering the conversation alongside Black Caviar in the best sprinters we have seen this century. She was challenged throughout by Private Eye in the Group 1 Black Caviar first-up from a spell, but was arguably doing her best work late over the 1000m, to suggest 1200m next would be ideal. Connections had the choice between the Newmarket or the Canterbury Stakes in Sydney, and considering they chose to stay in Melbourne, it is too much of a strong indicator to ignore. With a sit on a relatively soft tempo, Imperatriz should prove too hard to hold out. Having run Imperatriz to a half-length in the spring, Buenos Noches is clearly the best of the rest. Matthew Smith’s sprinter simply was too far back to be a winning threat in the Group 2 Expressway Stakes (1200m) first-up from a spell, but the way he hit the line suggests he is in for a big autumn campaign. He will be giving his rivals a big start from towards the rear of the field, however, he is armed with a strong turn of foot, and if he can be within two-three lengths of the leaders at the 300m mark, he might just prove too strong late. Benedetta was desperately unlucky in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) last time out, when running into plenty of backsides. Once clear, the Jason Warren-trained mare was savaging the line and is sure to appreciate returning the Flemington. She goes around with just 52kg on her back, and from barrier 11, Harry Coffey will have her in clear air throughout. The +1800 being bet is ridiculous, because with even luck, Benedetta is a genuine top two hope. Outside of the likes of Imperatriz and Buenos Noches, the Newmarket field is as an even a contest as you can hope for. Sghirippa ran an eye-catcher in the Oakleigh Plate, whilst Group 1-winning mares Bella Nipotina and Magic Time are as consistent a sprinter as you can hope for. Imperatriz clearly on top, but there looks to be some value for those around her. Newmarket Handicap 2024 selections & best bets Selections: 1 IMPERATRIZ 4 BUENOS NOCHES 8 BENEDETTA 12 SGHIRRIPA $100 betting strategy $100 win Imperatriz (#1) @ +170 with Picklebet Horse racing tips View the full article

The University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is under investigation following the departure of Dr. Scott Stanley as director of the lab.View the full article

Edited Press Release The Annual Meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) convened Wednesday in Columbus, Ohio, in the midst of an evolving regulatory structure for Thoroughbred racing and great uncertainty for what the future may hold. Outgoing Chair Tom Sage, the retiring Executive Director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, gaveled the meeting to order saying, “One thing is certain, change is inevitable. Whether the change is good or not so good, we shall see. Regardless, the agencies that regulate this sport will adapt and continue to be independent voices for animal welfare and integrity in sport.” A packed agenda will focus discussions on equine welfare and the work of the AAEP Racing Committee as well as HISA's racetrack safety program and what Dr. Sue Stover is learning from the data HISA collects. There will also be panels on challenges facing the testing labs, racing investigators, as well as the pressing need for equine aftercare. The economic future of racing will be discussed in the context of a panel that will focus on how racing might benefit from the growth of sports betting. Projects currently in the works as well as ideas not yet tried will be discussed. The attendees will be asked to explore the two distinctly different worlds of anti-doping in sport, those sports where Therapeutic Use Exemptions allow athletes to train and compete after being administered a medication that ARCI Model Rules (and the new HISA rules) do not allow and horse racing which does not permit TUE's. “Human sports have decided that certain administrations are necessary to safeguard the health of their athletes with a documented medical need,” ARCI President Ed Martin explained. “Those betting and participating in those sports are just as sensitive as to how they perform in competition as those in horseracing are. They claim these drugs, although they can affect performance, do not permit the athlete to perform beyond their natural ability. “We have never discussed this topic and nothing is being proposed, but in an environment where our primary focus is on the health of our horses, are there issues here that we collectively have never considered?” he explained. The ARCI will also elect Board Members for the coming year and Commissioner Doug Moore of Washington will assume the Chairmanship of the Association on Friday. The newly formed Board will also elect a Chair-elect who will automatically become Chair next year. More information on the meeting can be found at the ARCI website. The post ARCI Meeting To Tackle Evolving, Unsettled Issues In Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jun Park and Delia Nash's Sibelius (Not This Time) breezed a half-mile in an easy :49 flat at Palm Meadows the morning of Mar. 5 as he builds up to a defense of his title in the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen at Meydan Racecourse Mar. 30. Trainer Jeremiah O'Dwyer was in the irons for the move aboard the 6-year-old, who–like last year–enters the Golden Shaheen after winning the GIII Mr. Prospector S. at Gulfstream Dec. 23 and the Feb. 10 Pelican S. at Tampa Bay Downs. “He went very well and he did everything we were looking for,” the conditioner said. “He did a nice half in :49 with a nice gallop out. The track was in good condition after getting some rain the day before. He breezed very nicely and we're very pleased.” After just outbattling 2022 Golden Shaheen hero Switzerland (Speightstown) and Gunite (Gun Runner) last March, Sibelius failed to shine in three subsequent appearances before bouncing back to his best form this winter. “It might be this time of year, it might be that the trip over there took a little bit more out of him than we anticipated,” O'Dwyer offered when asked about the gelding's turnaround. “There are so many variables and factors, it's really hard to pinpoint it.” Tyler Gaffalione rode Sibelius to his neck success in the Pelican, but O'Dwyer has once again enlisted the services of Ryan Moore for this year's Golden Shaheen. “Ryan brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table,” O'Dwyer said. “He leaves no stone unturned, he knows every horse he rides inside and out. He can relate to the trainer and the horse very well. As a friend of mine told me once, I don't think there's a horse that hasn't been born yet that Ryan Moore doesn't suit.” And how does the 2024 version of Sibelius compare with the one of 12 months back? “I think he's very similar, I think he's equally as good to how he was this time last year,” O'Dwyer said. “Even Junior Alvarado, he breezed him before he went to Tampa and that's exactly what he said. He said, 'I don't know that he's better than he was last year, but he's just as good.' “That gives us some confidence. I ride the horse a fair bit myself and I know he's doing great. He's a 6-year-old, he's good and strong. We're in a very good place with him and looking forward to going out to Dubai again. He really seemed to thrive out there, so hopefully he can run his race again this year.” O'Dwyer has penciled in one more half-mile breeze 'in eight or nine days' time.' Sibelius ships to the desert Mar. 19 and his trainer departs three days later. The post Sibelius Preps For Golden Shaheen Defense At Palm Meadows appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Peter Molony, racing manager to Kenny Alexander, says he cannot split the powerful owner's Jade De Grugy (Fr), Kargese (Fr) and previous Cheltenham Festival scorer Telmesomethinggirl (Ire) when it comes to picking the operation's best chance of a winner at Prestbury Park next week. The Rathmore Stud boss also provided a passionate riposte to some of the criticism being levelled at the mares' races at the Cheltenham Festival by stating that their horse of a lifetime Honeysuckle (GB) may never have seen a racetrack had it not been for the opportunities presented to mares through the heightened programme in recent years. Following the high-profile defection of Constitution Hill (GB) in this year's Champion Hurdle, Willie Mullins and owner Rich Ricci have come under pressure to run last year's Triumph Hurdle scorer Lossiemouth (Fr), as short as 1-2 for the Mares' Hurdle, in the day one showpiece. It's a situation Molony can relate to as similar pressure was being heaped on trainer Henry de Bromhead and Alexander to run the reigning Champion Hurdler Honeysuckle against the boys in the build-up to last year's festival despite the fact she clearly wasn't operating at her brilliant best throughout the campaign. In the end, Honeysuckle bypassed the Champion Hurdle in favour of the Mares' Hurdle, and delivered one of the standout performances of the meeting when bowing out with a hard-fought victory over Love Envoi (Ire). While Molony agrees that change is needed in order to drive competition at the Cheltenham Festival, he says the three mares' races-the Mares' Novices' Hurdle, Mares' Hurdle and Mares' Chase-are hugely important lures for people to buy and race mares. He said, “The mares' races have been under attack recently but, what people don't seem to realise is that none of these mares would be in training at all if it wasn't for these mares' races. Honeysuckle, Annie Power (Fr), Quevega (Ire)–none of those mares would have been kept in training if it wasn't for the mares' races. Before these races came about, there was zero trade for National Hunt fillies. Zero. That's what people don't seem to realise. “For me, we need to step back and appreciate how these mares' races are enhancing the game. I don't understand the criticism levelled at these races. Now, I do agree that changes need to be made at Cheltenham, but I am firmly of the belief that these mares' races are adding to the programme and that they are not part of the problem. In actual fact, they are part of the solution.” Molony added, “One pundit, I can't even remember who it was, described the Mares' Hurdle as the worst race at the Cheltenham Festival. Whoever he was, he clearly wasn't watching last year's edition. These races add a huge amount of colour. Okay, last year's race was run in exceptional circumstances and there was huge emotion surrounding the whole thing. However, according to most people who were there and a lot of people watching it on television, it was one of their most amazing experiences in racing when Honeysuckle won.” The Mares' Novices' Hurdle is shaping up to be one of the races of next week. Gordon Elliott has gone on the record in saying that Brighterdaysahead (Fr) compares favourably with anything he has ever trained before. While Molony is full of respect for Brighterdaysahead, he is also confident that Jade De Grugy can give a good account. He said, “Great friends of mine, the Bleahens, sold Brighterdaysahead so I have known about her for a long time. She was the most beautiful three-year-old and she has a serious pedigree. She's clearly a very good racemare and we have lots of respect for her.” Molony added, “Our lady has done everything very easily, though. When Brian Hayes got off her at Fairyhouse, he said he thought he was in loads of trouble at one point in the race, because he thought he wasn't going fast enough. As it transpired, she was just going so easy and he said he'd never sat on anything like her before. Willie seems to be quite bullish about Jade De Grugy so we will find out who is the best mare on the day.” Alexander will be doubly-represented in the Mares' Hurdle with Gala Marceau (Fr) and Tellmesomethinggirl. Molony says that he is quietly confident that the latter can out-run her general odds of 20-1. He explained, “I think the two-and-a-half miles will really play to Gala Marceau's strengths. She was very disappointing the last day but Willie seems pretty confident that that was just a blip. We're actually quietly confident about Telmesomethinggirl. We know she loves the place-she won the Mares' Novice very impressively three years ago and she was running a huge race in the Mares' Hurdle itself two years ago before she got brought down. “Rachael [Blackmore] came in afterwards and was absolutely sick–she thought she was going to win. At her best, I think she'd give everything in the race something to think about. We had a waste of a year over fences last year with her. She didn't really take to it. Henry seems to be confident that she's coming right back to her best so we're quite hopeful.” Alexander will take on another short-priced favourite on Friday when Kargese bids to get the better of the hugely impressive Sir Gino (Fr) in the Triumph. Kargese, a Grade 1 winner at the Dublin Racing Festival, is said to be improving with racing, and Molony gives the filly a big chance getting weight from the opposite sex. Molony said, “Everywhere we look, we seem to be running against a monster. Telmesomethinggirl has Lossiemouth to contend with, Jade De Grugy has Brighterdaysahead and now Kargese has Sir Gino to worry about in the Triumph. She is a beautiful-looking mare. The first day she ran for us, she just didn't settle at all and did remarkably well to finish second. Then she went and won the Grade 1 at the Dublin Racing Festival where she settled much better. If she settles in the Triumph, she'll run a big race getting weight from the geldings.” On the rest of their festival squad, he added, “We'd love Doddiethegreat (Ire) to run well and win some money for the Doddie [Weir] foundation. He'll be declared for the Coral Cup and, if he gets in, he'll run. If he doesn't, he'll go for the Martin Pipe but we're hoping he gets into the Coral Cup. “We also have Miss Manzor (GB) in the Boodles. We like her a lot and she ran a blinder at Christmas. She must have a little bit of a squeak.” Asked to nominate Alexander's best chance of the week, Molony said, “Tellmesomethinggirl, Jade De Grugy and Kargese all have great chances but they're all running up against monsters. If one of them happened to win, we'd be delighted.” Meanwhile, four-time Festival winner and dual Champion Hurdler Honeysuckle is due her first foal by Walk In The Park (Ire) in the coming weeks. Providing an update on the legendary racemare, Molony concluded, “Honeysuckle is still in Scotland. Kenny was very keen that she foaled over there and it's all good so far, touch wood. She is due in about three weeks' time now. Kerry, who looks after her so well over there, is under strict instruction to call me whenever she foals-I don't care if it's two o'clock in the morning! “Fingers crossed, everything will go well and we will have a healthy foal. Everything going well, she will come back to us when the foal is about three weeks old and we will be visiting Blue Bresil (Fr) this year.” The post ‘We’re Up Against Monsters’ – Molony On Kenny Alexander’s Cheltenham Squad appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 8th 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 Kembla Grange racing preview & best bets | Friday, March 10 Racing heads to the Illawarra region of NSW on Friday afternoon as Kembla Grange plays host to a very competitive … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago 2023 Newmarket Handicap preview & best bets | Saturday, March 11 The Group 1 Newmarket Handicap is the feature event at Flemington on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his preview … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Friday, March 10 A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Friday night. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Darwin Double offers $50k bonus for winning Guineas, NT Derby On the back of the exciting Territory Treble announcement last month, the Darwin Turf Club has announced a new $50,000 … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 12 months ago Birdsville three rubbed out after jigger ruling by stewards The three convicted Queensland racing participants in the Birdsville jigger case were disqualified on Wednesday. Todd Austin, a thoroughbred trainer, … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hampson shines as Chadwick takes NARS lead in Darwin NT riders Jade Hampson and Ianish Luximon praised the opening heats of the 2023 National Apprentice Race Series at Darwin’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Group 1 Coolmore Classic attracts strong field A strong field of 18 fillies and mares will duke it out for the $600,000 on offer in Saturday’s Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Roch ‘N’ Horse eyes back-to-back Newmarket Handicap victories There will be 16 runners doing battle in the Newmarket Handicap this Saturday, with Roch ‘N’ Horse looking to become … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Thursday’s Newcastle racing tips & quaddie | March 9, 2023 Racing heads to the Hunter this Thursday afternoon with a very competitive eight-race program out of Newcastle Racecourse … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Astrologer shoots for back-to-back wins at the Valley Following a smart victory last month, Astrologer will step back in distance as he looks for consecutive wins in the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Wellington prepares for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup defence Wellington’s bid for a fifth Group 1 success is firmly on course after his effortless barrier trial at Sha Tin … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Tulsi takes aim at leading juvenile contests Johno Benner is looking forward to taking on leading juvenile Tokyo Tycoon with his lightly-raced filly Tulsi, even though he’s … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 2023 Horse Racing on Wednesday, March 8 will feature six meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | March 10 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the eight-race card at Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday, March 10, 2022. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, March 9 HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s seven-race card at Ipswich, with top odds … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Follow Files: Raging Bull shows Australian Derby credentials Despite a bit of a tough day for favourite punters, Saturday was a quality day of racing with plenty of … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Freedman brothers to dissolve training partnership on April 1 Just days after claiming their third Group 1 together, brothers Richard & Michael Freedman have announced that they are set … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punters flocking to Warne’s Sacred Oath in Ipswich maiden It may only be a $37,000 Maiden Plate, but all eyes will be on race two at Ipswich on Wednesday … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Overpass skipping Newmarket for Arrowfield Sprint run After a brilliant win in Saturday’s $750,000 Inglis Sprint (1200m) at Flemington, trainer Bjorn Baker says Overpass will skip this … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, March 9 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Star 3YOs earn wildcards into 2022 All-Star Mile A trio of three-year-olds have been selected to take their place in the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 8, 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 Price eyeing stakes targets with Henley Winton trainer Sophie Price is eyeing black type racing for her progressive gelding Henley after he won the inaugural Southern … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Elephant out of All-Star Mile New Zealand’s sole representative in the AUD$5 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Flemington on March 19 is out. A bone … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Melbourne Cup aspirations for Derby hero Trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott are eyeing a tilt at the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) in spring with … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Blinkers do the trick with Night Raid in Adelaide Three-year-old filly Night Raid will be kept to sprinting after defeating older horses in the Listed Matrice Stakes (1200m) at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Options open for Tokorangi Trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard have plenty of options to mull over with Group Two-winning filly Tokorangi after the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Entriviere demolition a consolation for Gray Kevin Gray didn’t train the winner of the Group 3 King’s Plate (1200m) at Ellerslie on Sunday, but he still … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wyong tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 09, 2021 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview with all the top tips, best odds and quaddie selection for Wyong’s race meeting … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Carbery Shrugs Off Difficult Week With Feature Win Pat Carbery shrugged off a controversial week when he lifted Liwa to an upset win in the Listed Supremacy Stakes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Ballarat tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 09 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Ballarat’s meeting on Tuesday, March 09. See all the top tips, value bets, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Spain excited to play a part in All-Star Mile Zac Spain maybe giving away big-race experience to his rivals in The All Star Mile (1600m) at The Valley on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Jamie Kah continues winning form in Adelaide Jamie Kah has celebrated being announced the Victorian Wakeful Club’s Lady Of Racing for 2021 by returning home and claiming … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Flagship Glory surges into Hong Kong Derby discussions Flagship Glory has edged into BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) calculations with an impressive staying performance at Sha Tin yesterday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Rocket Spade wins thrilling New Zealand Derby In a desperate three-way finish to the blue riband Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m), it was race favourite … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Te Akau Racing enjoy black type bonanza at Ellerslie Punters who thought the result of the Group 3 McKee Family Sunline Vase (2100m) was a foregone conclusion when installing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Rain no barrier for exciting Entriviere A heavy downpour during the running of Sunday’s Group 3 Haunui Farm King’s Plate (1200m) proved no hindrance to exciting … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Well Played Capitalist claiming his third group win | Punt Drunk Punt Drunk brings you another episode looking at some of the biggest daily stories in Australia Racing, including the big … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Hard work rewarded with Contributer’s big week Within the space of just four days, a huge black-type double for three-year-old progeny of Contributer has rewarded years of … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Morphettville race-by-race tips & odds | Monday, March 08, 2021 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the race-by-race betting preview for Morphettville Racecourse on Monday, March 8. See all the top tips, best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Adelaide Cup betting tips & top odds | Morphettville, Race 7 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the racing preview for this years Adelaide Cup held at Morphettville on Monday, March 08. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2021 Canberra Cup racing preview & tips | Race 7 | 08/03/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the racing preview for the 2021 Canberra Cup held in race 7 at Thoroughbred Park. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Canberra cup day & quaddie selection | Monday, March 08, 2021 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview, top tips, best odds and quaddie selection for Canberra Cup day on Monday, March … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Barbaric wins Black Opal, Cellsabeel third A Golden Slipper start is slipping away from Cellsabeel after her third in the Black Opal Stakes won by the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ligulate new favourite for Country Champs The Cody Morgan-trained Ligulate is the new favourite for the $500,000 Country Championship final after his Tamworth heat win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cup winner pleases in first-up performance The first-up third of Melbourne Cup winner Vow And Declare in the Australian Cup at Flemington is what trainer Danny … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Funstar to stick to own age: Waller Funstar and New Zealand filly Probabeel are set for a rematch in the Phar Lap Stakes for three-year-olds at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gun three-year-old to tackle The Jewel Smart three-year-old Guntantes has trialled well as he heads to The Jewel at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kolding to bounce back in All-Star Mile After a disappointing showing in the Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, Kolding returns to the track for a shot at the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Bosson bags back-to-back Group 1 doubles Star jockey Opie Bosson has had a week to remember, riding another two Group 1 winners at Ellerslie on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Cox Plate and “The Babe” come to town Kiwis have a great connection with the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m), but none more-so than four-time winning jockey Brent … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Plan comes together for Pike and The Bostonian Cambridge trainer Tony Pike cut a satisfied figure on Sunday morning as he reflected on pulling off a successful raid … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago James keen to test in-form Sherrif A dominant performance over 1600m at Trentham on Saturday has co-trainer Roger James considering upping the ante for talented performer … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Sydney Cup unlikely for import Mustajeer The Kris Lees-trained Mustajeer will have a new jockey when he shoots for successive wins in the Sky High Stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Short back-up no impediment for Packing Rockstar Trainer Lauren Brennan went outside her comfort zone on Saturday but reaped the rewards of the bold decision when Packing … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Claisse happy with Cheltenham outlook Clerk of the course Simon Claisse is pleased with the surface at Cheltenham ahead of the famous jumps festival … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Clark to ride Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle Talented Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle will be ridden by Tim Clark when he tackles the Maurice McCarten Stakes in Sydney … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Canterbury Stakes: What you need to know Some facts and figures about about the Group One Canterbury Stakes to be run at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago RQ rejects call to close Ipswich course Racing Queensland has rejected a call to close Ipswich racecourse for repairs and instead will step up remediation work … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Princess Posh wins Newcastle Newmarket Trainer Kris Lees has won his first Newcastle Newmarket with Princess Posh a day before he tries to win the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Randwick Guineas: What you need to know Statistics on the Group One Randwick Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Shoals and Santa after two-state G1 double Anthony Freedman-trained stablemates Shoals and Santa Ana Lane could add to their Group One tallies when they resume in feature … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Changes to trainer Ben Currie hearings The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has issued a list of changes to hearings into allegations against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Puls honoured for her racing contribution Christine Puls has defeated a star line-up of fellow female racing industry participants to claim the Victorian Wakeful Club Lady … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Racing Qld accused of Russian Roulette Trainers believe Racing Queensland is playing Russian Roulette with race meetings at Ipswich after the loss of a fourth fixture … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The Autumn Sun to shine at Randwick The Autumn Sun can collect his fourth Group One win in the Randwick Guineas for which he is the overwhelming … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Night’s Watch, Yogi face tough Cup task Godolphin’s Avilius is a clear favourite for the Australian Cup in which Night’s Watch and Yogi will be among those … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Four of Aquanita eight want bans lifted Four trainers have argued their disqualifications over the Aquanita eight doping scandal should be overturned … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hawker Hurricane to turn fortunes around A rise in distance is expected to help Hawker Hurricane when the colt runs in the Sires’ Produce Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dubious out to press Golden Slipper claims Breeders’ Plate winner and Magic Millions runner-up Dubious will be out to show he is on track for the Golden … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Williams chasing first Newmarket victory Craig Williams hopes to turn around a narrow defeat aboard Brave Smash in the Newmarket Handicap 12 months ago with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Extreme Bliss heading back to Sydney The David Brideoake-trained Extreme Bliss is set for her third interstate assignment in a row at Randwick in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Exciting new stallions at Hong Kong International Sale Some of the world’s most exciting young stallions as well as established elite sires will be represented at the Hong … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Kenyan Wonder chases big prize for Balfour Ryan Balfour is under no illusions with his talented filly Kenyan Wonder as she chases victory in the Group Two … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago In-form jockey Tilley to continue at Farm In-form jockey Les Tilley hopes to continue his winning ways at Eagle Farm where his rides include two-year-old Sizzling Babe … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Aquanita trainers want bans overturned Lawyers for Racing Victoria and four trainers are making closing submissions in the ‘Aquanita eight’ case … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago On The Rocks primed to go back-to-back On The Rocks brought up some big milestones for trainers Michael Moroney and Pam Gerard when he won the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Summer Sham chasing fourth-straight win The Danny O’Brien-trained Summer Sham will be out to remain unbeaten when she steps out for her fourth start in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Trim Takedown takes on Challenge Stakes Rosehill trainer Gary Moore has worked on Takedown’s diet ahead of the Group One winner’s comeback in the Challenge Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jockey James McDonald to be relicensed Jockey James McDonald will return to racing when his 18–month ban ends and will be able to ride in trackwork … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sires’ Produce target for 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jockey champion NSW jockey Winona Costin has won the inaugural Australian Female Jockey Championship in Tasmania … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Flemington tips & full form for Saturday, March 10 IT is Group 1 Australian Cup day at Flemington on Saturday and a strong nine race card awaits. There’s listed … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sister Sledge makes late bid for Slipper Debutante Sister Sledge faces an against-the-odds bid to qualify for the Golden Slipper via the Reisling Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Key statistics on the Australian Cup A look at the history of the Group One Australian Cup over 2000m at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Shillelagh to return to scene of G1 win Shillelagh drops in class and steps up in distance when she lines up in the Matron Stakes over the course … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Randwick Guineas: What you need to know Statistics on the Group One Randwick Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kementari primed for Randwick Guineas Godolphin colt Kementari is set to continue his unbeaten preparation in the Randwick Guineas, the first leg of the three-year-old … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Friday night racing tips for Cranbourne, March 9 CRANBOURNE’S Friday night fixture returns and punters are in for a real treat heading into the Victorian long weekend. What … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Chautauqua again stays in the barrier Champion sprinter Chautauqua has again refused to compete in a barrier trial, eventually leaving the gates and completing the course … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Craig Newitt eyes fourth Newmarket Hcp win Jockey Craig Newitt believes he has a great chance of a fourth Newmarket Handicap win when he rides Missrock in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hang has something to prove at Doomben Trainer Ben Currie wants to see Hang come back in winning form at Doomben after winning three in a row … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Newcastle tips & full form for Friday, March 9 IT is Newcastle Newmarket Handicap Day on Friday and a great eight race card awaits. The team at Horse Betting … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Williams chases another G1 win on Hartnell If Hartnell brings his A-game to the Australian Cup at Flemington jockey Craig Williams is confident he will be heading … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Fortensky to lead Waller charge Fortensky will be on a quick back-up when he heads a strong team for trainer Chris Waller at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Tiley serious about Sydney for young star Melt’s unbeaten record isn’t all that’s going on the line at Ellerslie on Saturday. The precocious daughter of Iffraaj will … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tiffani Brooker in low-key Doomben return Former star apprentice Tiffani Brooker is listed to have a low-key return from injury with the ride on Let’s Party … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Road To Dubai World Cup: Vol. 2/5 – Thursday, March 8, 2018 DUBAI WORLD CUP: Pavel Full of Promise; DUBAI SHEEMA CLASSIC: Garlingari Gets Green Light; DUBAI TURF: Vivlos Revving Up DUBAI … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Sydney Cup winner to join Team Rogerson Graeme Rogerson has his eye on training a second Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) winner after securing a deal to buy … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Pakenham market movers for Thursday, March 8 WE’RE racing under-lights in Melbourne tonight as Pakenham hosts a strong eight race card. Horse Betting has your tips sorted … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Rockhampton firmers & drifters for Thursday, March 8 RACING in the sunshine state today is at Rockhampton as the race club holds a tight six race card. Let’s … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Scone market movers for Thursday, March 8 SCONE is hosting racing this Thursday and we’re excited for what the day will bring. The punters have made their … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Spotlight on Hong Kong International Sale horses from down under Horses acquired from the world’s leading thoroughbred auction houses will go under the hammer when the Hong Kong International Sale … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Working Group meetings commence in Conghua A Working Group comprised of Hong Kong and Chinese Mainland experts commenced meetings in Conghua this week to discuss the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winning starts for Goldolphin pair Almanzora and Astoria have made winning debuts for Goldolphin at Warwick Farm as trainer John O’Shea looks to the future … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Former champion jockey Jack Purtell dies Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Jack Purtell, an inductee to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, has died at the age … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller cops tough Coolmore draw on chin Trainer Chris Waller is staying optimistic despite Omei Sword, the favourite for Saturday’s Coolmore Classic at Rosehill, drawing the outside … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer Paul Murray banned for 3-1/2 years NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been outed for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dream ride for apprentice Tiffani Brooker Brisbane’s leading apprentice Tiffani Brooker has praised Dreams Aplenty after they combined to win the National Apprentices Series heat at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Heys happy with Spieth ahead of Newmarket Bryce Heys has done his job with Newmarket Handicap favourite Spieth with the trainer saying the rest is now up … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Miss Finland’s daughter wins on debut Earth Angel, a two-year-old filly by Animal Kingdom out of Miss Finland, has made a winning start to her career … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Awesome Rock to bounce back at Flemington Emirates Stakes winner Awesome Rock will be out to bounce back from his unplaced effort last start when he runs … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nikolic loses bid to appeal racecourse ban Jockey Danny Nikolic has failed in a bid to get the High Court to hear an appeal against his racecourse … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer Paul Murray outed for 3-1/2 years NSW South Coast trainer Paul Murray has been outed for 3-1/2 years for cobalt offences … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Perth filly out to go one better in Kewney A close second in her first Melbourne start, Perth filly Ellicazoom will be out to go one better in the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Cranbourne night racing form and free tips, Friday March 10 NIGHT racing continues to roll on throughout the autumn and Cranbourne plays host to an eight-race card this Friday night … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nikitas to join Darren Weir stable Former Brisbane three-year-old Nikitas is set to join trainer Darren Weir in a bid to regain his best form … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Australian Cup attracts field of 12 The Group One Australian Cup at Flemington has attracted a field of 12 with trainer Darren Weir to have three … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Omei Sword with outside draw in Coolmore The Group One Coolmore Classic at Rosehill has attracted a field of 19 with favourite Omei Sword to jump from … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Field of 13 for G1 Newmarket Handicap A field of 13 has been declared for the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Twitter punters celebrate the Magic Man and big Guineas weekend IT was touted as the biggest weekend of racing of the autumn so far and it didn’t disappoint. The Australian … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Andrew Noblet looking to break group one duck with dual threat TALENTED Victorian trainer Andrew Noblet has scored plenty of big wins throughout Australia, but he’s never won a group one … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nikolic ban appeal bid fails in High Court Jockey Danny Nikolic has failed in a bid to get an appeal against his race course ban heard in the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moore’s stable of three-year-olds on track for Hong Kong Derby JOHN Moore dominates the training ranks in Hong Kong and he will likely have three quality entrants in the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Funeral for Riharna Thomson in Tamworth The funeral service for Riharna Thomson who died from injuries suffered in a trackwork fall will be held in Tamworth … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Michelle Payne fined $1500 over tweet Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been fined $1500 for a social media attack on Flemington track manager Mick Goodie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Wednesday tips for the quaddie at Warwick Farm, March 9 WE narrowly missed with our Victorian quaddie last week, but we previewed every winning runner and we’re back this week … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito’s likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn’t swap the mare … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rock in Awesome form ahead of G1 Aust Cup Leon Corstens was associated with several Australian Cup winners as foreman for Bart Cummings and he will be represented by … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Reverse Caulfield gallop for Slipper favs Favourites Extreme Choice and Flying Artie showed they are on target for the Golden Slipper with a strong right-handed gallop … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pepper thankful for Dale’s recommendation Leading Canberra trainer Matthew Dale has played a behind-the-scenes role in the rise of promising galloper Appoint Percy … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tinto in better shape second time around Trainer Rex Lipp has learned enough from last year’s Coolmore Classic campaign with Tinto to rate the mare a genuine … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Rain a bonus for Sadler’s Charmed Harmony A rain-affected track would boost the chances of Charmed Harmony as he chases a Group One win at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering pleases in course proper gallop Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Griffiths weighing up options for Selenia Selenia’s connections are likely to wait until later in the week to decide the next step with the stakes-winning juvenile … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Buffering pleases in course proper gallop Crowd favourite Buffering has had the honour of being the first horse to gallop on the new-look Eagle Farm course … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Joseph O’Brien to retire from riding Joseph O’Brien, the record-breaking son of champion trainer Aidan O’Brien, has called time on is riding career to concentrate on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago French Fern to take her place in Slipper Managing owner Wilf Mula has confirmed Reisling Stakes winner French Fern will run in the Golden Slipper … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Wangaratta Cup rescheduled The Wangaratta Cup, abandoned because of heat, has been rescheduled to Easter Sunday, replacing the Benalla meeting … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pendleton excited by Cheltenham ride British cycling great-turned jockey Victoria Pendleton says completing the course at the Cheltenham Festival would rank alongside winning Olympic gold … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago The Quarterback ready for Newmarket test The Newmarket Handicap has been the aim for The Quarterback this campaign but the gelding will face some of the … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Pendleton to ride at Cheltenham Festival British cycling great Victoria Pendleton will ride at the Cheltenham Festival later this month in a move that has split … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Suavito ready for 2000m in Australian Cup Trainer Nigel Blackiston has a healthy respect for Suavito’s likely Australian Cup opposition but says he wouldn’t swap the mare … Read More View the full article

An already stiff Japanese challenge for the Dubai World Cup program at Meydan Mar. 30 was further fortified Wednesday when it was announced that Mikio Matsunaga-trained duo of Matenro Sky (Jpn) (Maurice {Jpn}), upset winner of the G2 Nakayama Kinen Feb. 25, and the 3-year-old colt Ballon d'Or (Jpn) (New Year's Day) have accepted invitations to the G1 Dubai Turf and G2 UAE Derby, respectively. Netkeiba was first to report the news. The 5-year-old Matenro Sky broke through at the stakes level in the Listed Rigel S. going a mile at Hanshin last December and was posting a career-high in the Nakayama Kinen (see below), besting $4.3-million 2-year-old in training purchase Dobune (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}), with G1 Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas) winners Geoglyph (Jpn) (Drefong, 2022) and Sol Oriens (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}, 2023) third and fourth. Past winners of the Nakayama Kinen that have gone on to international glory include Victoire Pisa (Jpn), Nuovo Record (Jpn), Neorealism (Jpn), two-time victor Win Bright (Jpn) and Panthalassa (Jpn). The outstanding Duramente (Jpn) won the 2016 Nakayama Kinen. Shadai Farm's Ballon d'Or was beaten five lengths into third by recent G3 Saudi Derby winner Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) on Kyoto debut last October and has since won two of four starts on the dirt. A six-length maiden winner at second asking, the $650,000 JRHA Select Foal purchase won a Hanshin allowance in December before finishing third in the valuable Bluebird Cup at Funabashi in January. He exits a sixth behind Ramjet (Jpn) (Majestic Warrior) in the 1600-metre Listed Hyacinth S. Matsunaga won the 2016 UAE Derby with the American-bred Lani (Tapit). According to Netkeiba, the veteran Norihiro Yokoyama will ride both horses. The deep Japanese contingent also includes defending champion Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) and 2023 UAE Derby hero Derma Sotogake (Jpn) (Mind Your Biscuits) for the G1 Dubai World Cup; Liberty Island (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}) and 2022 winner Shahryar (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) for the G1 Dubai Sheema Classic; Do Deuce (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}) in the Dubai Turf; Forever Young in the Derby; and G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint hero Remake (Jpn) (Lani) for the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen. 【ドバイワールドカップデー】 松永幹夫厩舎のマテンロウスカイ(セ5)はドバイターフ、バロンドール(牡3)はUAEダービーの招待を受諾。共に横山典弘騎手とのコンビで参戦。#横山典弘 #マテンロウスカイ #バロンドールhttps://t.co/2PL8GUFWFW — netkeiba (@netkeiba) March 6, 2024 The post Japanese DWC Night Team Continues To Grow appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Woodbine announces its stakes schedule for the 2024 Thoroughbred racing season, highlighted by King's Plate Day Aug. 17 and Woodbine Mile Day Sept. 14.View the full article

The University of Kentucky Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is under investigation following the departure of Dr. Scott Stanley as director of the lab.View the full article

The GII Davona Dale S., run last Saturday at Gulfstream, was all about the return of Eclipse Award winner Just F Y I (Justify). But she was scratched with a fever, delaying her 3-year-old debut. At Aqueduct, Jody's Pride (American Pharoah) won the Busher S., picking up enough points to guarantee her a spot in the GI Kentucky Oaks. It will be a relatively quiet weekend for the horses on the road to the GI Kentucky Oaks. The GIII Santa Ysabel at Santa Anita will be headlined by Kinza (Carpe Diem). She looks like the best 3-year-old filly in training, but will not be allowed to run in the Oaks because she is trained by Bob Baffert. Here's a look at the fourth installment of our Kentucky Oaks Top 10: 1) TARIFA (f, Bernardini–Kite Beach, by Awesome Again) O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Brad Cox. Lifetime Record: 'TDN Rising Star', GSW, 4-3-0-0, $278,925. Last start: WON Feb. 17 GII Rachel Alexandra S. Ky Oaks Points: 50. Next Start: GII Fair Grounds Oaks, FG, Mar. 23 or GI Ashland S., Kee, Apr. 5 Tarifa will have one more prep before the Kentucky Oaks and if she passes that test she will likely be the favorite come the first Friday in May. Trainer Brad Cox still hasn't decided between the GII Fair Grounds Oaks or the GI Ashland S. She has had her first workout since her win in the GII Rachel Alexandra S. presented by Fasig-Tipton, breezing a half-mile at the Fair Grounds Mar. 3 in :49.80. Considering that the Rachel Alexandra was her stakes debut, this filly is good now and figures to only get better for Cox. 2) JODY'S PRIDE (f, American Pharoah–Jody's Song, by Scat Daddy) O-Parkland Tbreds & Sportsmen Stable; B-Mr. Steve Weston (Ky); T-J Abreu. Lifetime Record: MSW & GISP, 4-3-1-0, $590,250. Last start: WON Mar. 2 Busher S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 65. Next Start: GIII Gazelle S., AQU, Apr. 6. The connections of Jody's Pride, the runner-up in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, called an audible at the line of scrimmage and withdrew from the Davona Dale in order to run in the Busher S. at Aqueduct. It was a smart move. They knew they'd be the headliner against a weak field of competitors and that it was a good spot to pick up easy Oaks points. It worked out perfectly as she splashed her way over a sloppy track to win by 2 1/4 lengths with Jose Lezcano aboard. It was the third win in the race over a five-year span for trainer Jorge Abreu. She didn't have particularly good Beyer numbers coming into the race and, though she did improve, her Beyer was an 80. That means she's going to have to run faster in upcoming races. They will stay in New York and run next in the GIII Gazelle S. Her 65 Oaks points puts her at No. 1 on that list. 3) JUST F Y I (f, Justify–Star Act, by Street Cry {Ire}) O/B-George Krikorian (Ky); T-Bill Mott. Lifetime Record: Ch. 2yo filly, GISW, 3-3-0-0, $1,317,750. Last start: WON Nov. 3 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Kentucky Oaks Points: 40. Next Start: TBD. Things had gone perfectly for this daughter of Justify through her championship campaign in 2023 and early 2024. She was primed for her return in the Davona Dale, but came down with a fever, forcing trainer Bill Mott to scratch her. Normally, that would be a minor setback, but Just F Y I will now likely go into the Kentucky Oaks with just one prep. That could be a problem. “Her temperature is back to normal,” Mott said. “She looks bright and is eating well. Three races are possible if she recovers well, the Gulfstream Park Oaks, the Fantasy or the Ashland.” A high-quality filly, but she can't afford to have another setback. 4) KOPION (f, Omaha Beach–Galloping Ami, by Victory Gallop) O-Spendthrift Farm; B-Tall Oaks Farm (Ky); T-Richard Mandella. Sales history: $270,000 yrl '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: GSW, 3-2-1-0, $116,600. Last start: 2nd Feb. 10 GIII Las Virgenes S. Ky Oaks Points: 20. Next Start:GIII Santa Ysabel S., SA, Mar. 9 Kopion is in an odd spot. She's not the best 3-year-old filly based in Southern California. Kinza is. But Kopion is California's top threat for the Kentucky Oaks. That's because Kinza is trained by Bob Baffert and will not be allowed to start in the Oaks. She's also not the best 3-year-old filly in the Richard Mandella barn. Tamara (Bolt d'Oro) is. But she has been sidelined and won't be making it to Churchill Downs. According to the Santa Anita notes team, Kopion, a daughter of Omaha Beach will, face off against Kinza again in Saturday's Santa Ysabel S. In some respects, a second-place finish will seem like a win. 5) POWER SQUEEZE (f, Union Rags–Callmethesqueeze, by Awesome Again) O-Lea Farms, LLC; B-Forging Oaks Farm (KY); T-Jorge Delgado. Sales history: $50,000 yrl '22 KEESEP; $90,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: MSW, 5-3-1-0, $188,650. Last start: WON Feb. 10 Suncoast S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 20. Next Start: GII Gulfstream Park Oaks, GP, Mar. 30. The real test for this filly will come in the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks, the final Kentucky Oaks prep run in Florida. The connections have been running her in non-graded races and she has come through, winning the Cash Run S. at Gulfstream and the Suncoast S. at Tampa Bay Downs. How good is she? We don't know yet. Sold for just $90,000 at last year's OBS June sale. She is trained by Jorge Delgado, who is not well known on the national scene, but is winning at a 30% clip on the year. For his career, his winning percentage is 22%. 6) INTRICATE (f, Gun Runner–Complex Analysis, by Distorted Humor) O-Bradley Thoroughbreds, Laura Leigh Stable, Scot Estes & Cambron Equine, LLC; B-LBD Stable, LLC (Ky); T-Brendan Walsh. Sales history: $200,000 yrl '22 KEESEP; $280,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: GSW, 4-2-1-0, $362,180. Last start: 2nd GII Rachel Alexandra S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 35. Next Start: GII Fair Grounds Oaks, FG, Mar. 23 Brendan Walsh will be looking to become the first trainer to win back-to-back runnings of the Kentucky Oaks since Wayne Lukas. Lukas won the 1990 Oaks with Seaside Attraction and the 1989 Oaks with Open Mind. Walsh enjoyed a terrific year last year with Pretty Mischievous (Into Mischief), who raised her profile in her Oaks win and went on to win the 3-year-old filly championship. Intricate has more to prove before she can be compared to her illustrious stablemate, but there's no reason why she won't have a similar year. Took a bit of a hit when second behind Tarifa in the Rachel Alexandra, but she ran well and was beaten by a top-class filly. 7) LESLIE'S ROSE (f, Into Mischief–Wildwood Rose {Ire}, by Galileo {Ire}) 'TDN Rising Star' O-Whisper Hill Farm; B-John D. Gunther & Eurowest Bloodstock Services (Ky); T-Todd Pletcher. Sales history: $1,150,000 yrl '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 'TDN Rising Star', GSP, 3-2-0-1, $89,950. Last start: 3rd Mar. 2 GII Davona Dale S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 15. Next Start: TBD. A $1.15-million purchase at Keeneland September, this daughter of Into Mischief faced her biggest challenge to date in the Davona Dale S. The results were mixed. She didn't run terribly in what was her stakes debut. She finished third as the 3-10 favorite and was beaten 2 1/4 lengths. The race came after she posted big Beyer numbers in her maiden win and in an allowance race. Trainer Todd Pletcher reports that her next start will either be in the Ashland or the Gulfstream Park Oaks. She deserves one more chance, but a defeat in her next start would mean the bloom is off this rose. 8) WEST OMAHA (f, West Coast–Birthday Bash, by Medaglia d'Oro) O/B-Gary & Mary West Stables (Ky); T-Brad Cox. Lifetime Record: SW, 4-2-2-0, $203,000. Last start: 3rd in Feb. 24 GIII Honeybee S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 40. Next Start: TBD. Brad Cox is always loaded with talent in the 3-year-old filly division. It looks like Tarifa is his best prospect, but her stablemate West Omaha is still in the mix. After a win in the Silverbulletday S. presented by Fasig-Tipton, she disappointed when third in the GIII Honeybee. S. at Oaklawn as the 11-10 favorite. A little bit on the erratic side, she wins every other race. There can't be any excuses next time…she needs a major win to prove she has what it takes to win the Kentucky Oaks. 9) LEMON MUFFIN (f, Collected–Pelt, by Canadian Frontier) O-Aaron Sones; B-Mr & Mrs Theodore R Kuster & Collected Syndicate (KY); T-D Wayne Lukas. Sales history: $20,000 yrl '22 KEESEP; $140,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: GSW, 6-1-4-0, $305,250. Last start: WON Feb. 24 GIII Honeybee S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 50. Next Start: GIII Fantasy S., OP, Mar. 30. The remarkable story of Hall of Famer Wayne Lukas just keeps going and going. He's now 88, but has shown the world he's still more than capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport and against the very best trainers. He's also bold enough to do what few other trainers would. Prior to her win in the Honeybee, Lemon Muffin was still a maiden after five starts and had never run beyond six furlongs. On paper, she looked to be up against it in the Honeybee but scored the upset at 28-1. Was it a fluke? We'll find out in her next start. Having won the 2022 Oaks with Secret Oath (Arrogate), Lukas will be out to win his second Oaks in three years. 10) FIONA'S MAGIC (f, St Patrick's Day–Mollie's Magic, by Factum) O/B-Stonehedge, LLC (FL); T-Michael Yates. Lifetime Record: GSW, 5-3-2-0, $250,910. Last start: WON Mar. 2 GII Davona Dale S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 60. Next start: GII Gulfstream Park Oaks, GP, Mar. 30. When the entries came out for the Davona Dale, Fiona's Magic was completely overshadowed by Just F Y I and Leslie's Rose. But when the dust cleared, Just F Y I had been scratched and Leslie's Rose didn't live up to her billing. That left a void and it was filled by this Florida-bred daughter of St. Patrick's Day (Pioneerof the Nile). She was bred by and is owned by Marilyn Campbell's Stonehedge Farm South, the Florida Breeder of the Year in 1997, 2013, and 2016. Trainer Michael Yates is not well known outside of Florida, but he has won the Davona Dale in back-to-back years. His 2023 winner was Dorth Vader (Girvin). The post The Kentucky Oaks Top 10 for Mar. 8 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

by Frank Drucker, on behalf of the Lederman family There can't possibly be another track announcer as unique as Larry Lederman. Hell, there can't possibly be another human as unique as Larry Lederman. Lawrence Brian Lederman died Mar. 5, at his home in East Windsor, New Jersey, weeks after his 67th birthday. That Larry survived more than a dozen years with an inoperable brain tumor (winning that game of under/over) was a testament to his acerbic wit, unyielding faith, biting sense of humor and a shrewdness/stubbornness to realize the multitudes who loved him wanted him around (let's not forget his many medical friends). A dear friend described Larry as 'a gentle and generous soul. His approach to the cancer treatment was to take it as far as he could, which is why he was able to sustain so long after the passing of his beloved wife and daughter.' …and he brought pies to those who were taking care of him. Born and raised in Manhattan, Larry caught the track bug early, even before sharing a stand-up microphone with some guy named Robin Williams. He was a three-decade-plus Harness/Thoroughbred announcer extraordinaire at New Jersey's Atlantic City Race Course, Freehold Raceway and Garden State Park, plus an in-demand guest at more venues than this space permits. His calls were clear, concise, comical and, above all, correct. …then, there were the voices. Larry interjected so many spot-on impressions, and dropped so many names into the course of a race, you'd swear it was a fire hazard having that many people in the booth. His Jackie Mason was so good, Jackie Mason wasn't sure if he, himself was indeed Jackie Mason. The silver screen took notice, recruiting Larry to be the off-camera track announcer in 1993's 'A Bronx Tale.' There was commercial voice-over work as well, but it was his equine passion, and his compassion toward others, that made Larry Larry. As was mentioned, Larry was predeceased by his wife, Jodi, and their daughter, Leslie. Larry is survived by his brother, Alan, son, Scott and grandson, Cayden LoBianco. Listing his extended family, both in and out of racing (shout-outs to the Christian Harness Horsemen's Association and the Meadowlands) would take way too long. Here's the irony…anyone who tries to be the next Larry Lederman would be nothing more than a poor imitation of someone who never did a poor imitation. While Larry's services are private, those who desire honoring him might consider a donation to the Christian Harness Horsemen's Association or a cancer- or hospice-related charity. The post Larry Lederman, 67, Dies appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Anchored by the 165th running of the King's Plate, Woodbine's 2024 stakes schedule features 38 graded races, four of them Grade I events. The track's stakes schedule this year is missing the GI Canadian International, which was put on hiatus, “after review and consideration of industry and logistical challenges,” according to a Woobine press release. In another change to the track's traditional line-up of stakes, the $750,000 GI E. P. Taylor S. will be moved up three weeks and will be run on a Sept. 14 card which also includes the $1-million GI Woodbine Mile, $500,000 GI Johnnie Walker Natalma S. and $500,000 GI bet365 Summer S. The $1-million King's Plate will be run Aug. 17, while the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks will be held July 20. The Oaks is the first leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara, which is completed by the Aug. 10 $250,000 Bison City S. and Sept. 8 $250,000 Wonder Where S. The Canada Day Racing Festival will be held June 29. The stakes-filled card includes the GII Highlander S., GII Nassau S., GIII Dominion Day S., GIII Selene S. and GIII Marine S. To view the entire 2024 Thoroughbred stakes schedule, click here. The post King’s Plate Highlights Woodbine’s 2024 Stakes Schedule appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 10th edition of the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association National Hunt Breeders' Awards, sponsored by Goffs, will be held on Monday, May 20, the eve of the Goffs Doncaster Spring Store Sale. Doncaster's Hilton Garden Inn has been selected for the awards show, with Nick Luck signed on to host again. The event celebrates the achievements of British-based breeders and British-bred horses across the 2023-24 National Hunt season. During the event there is a champagne reception, and dinner is followed by the awards ceremony. A total of 14 awards will be presented, including the Queen Mother's Silver Salver. Simon Cox, chairman of the National Hunt committee and TBA trustee said, “We are very grateful to Goffs for their ongoing support of this event, as well as the individual award sponsors. We are looking forward to celebrating the event's 10-year anniversary in May and when you look at the list of previous winners, the quality of horses that British breeders have and continue to produce really stands out. The evening will be a celebration of this season's achievements, as well as a nod to past winners. “I would encourage not only breeders, but trainers, agents and owners who are attending the Goffs Spring Store Sale to make sure that they add the awards evening into their diary and secure their tickets.” Tickets are available for £65 until midnight on Mar. 31, and will be priced at £70 from Apr. 1. To purchase tickets and for more information, please visit the TBA website's events page. The post TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Night Scheduled For May appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been named the official charity partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's National Horseplayers Championship, which will take place at the Horseshoe Las Vegas Hotel and Casino Mar. 14-17. Throughout the weekend, TAA will have a booth set up where horseplayers are encouraged to stop by and learn more about accredited aftercare. Branded merchandise will be available in exchange for a donation and there will be an opportunity to donate and enter for a chance to win various prizes. Winning prizes include a table for four at Maryland Million on Oct. 1, a private tour of Old Friends Equine Retirement with Michael Blowen, or exclusive TAA merchandise. The TAA will also be on-site for NTRA's Last Chance First Chance NHC qualifier, which is held the Thursday of the event. The post TAA Named Official Charity Partner of NTRA NHC appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lightweight Australian jockey ends wait for first Hong Kong victory, saluting aboard $41 long shot Courier Magic on Wednesday nightView the full article

The G3 Greenham S. at Newbury on Saturday, April 20, has been identified as a likely starting point for Alyanaabi (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}) as he prepares to embark on his three-year-old campaign. Trained by Owen Burrows, Shadwell's Alyanaabi proved himself a smart juvenile in 2023 when he won the G3 Tattersalls S. at Newmarket before going on to fill the runner-up spot behind City Of Troy (Justify) in the G1 Dewhurst S. over the same course and distance. City Of Troy is a short-priced favourite to maintain his unbeaten record when, all being well, he lines up in the G1 Qipco 2000 Guineas back at Newmarket on Saturday, May 4, but Burrows is not shirking the rematch should Alyanaabi come through his preparation for the opening Classic of the season in good shape. “I'm very pleased with him,” Burrows said of the talented colt. “He's done well [over the winter] and we've just started faster work with him. We might give him a run [in a Guineas trial]. If he goes anywhere he'll probably go to the Greenham at Newbury. It just sort of makes sense as it's just up the road for us and luckily he had a couple of runs at Newmarket last year, so he handles the Rowley Mile well by the look of it. “We're a long way off and, like most people, we've not been able to do much on the grass as yet. It would be nice for it to dry out a little bit so we can get a bit of work on the grass into him, but we're happy that he might just go to Newbury and have a run before the Guineas. City Of Troy is the standout at the minute, but you can't run away from one and we'd like to think that we'll be up there with a few of the others, so we shall see.” Burrows has a second entry for the 2000 Guineas in the shape of Deira Mile (Ire), last seen finishing fourth in the G1 Futurity Trophy S. at Doncaster in October, but the trainer considers it unlikely that the son of Camelot (GB) will take his chance at Newmarket. “I'll be honest, I've got him in the English Derby and the French and the Irish [Derbys] and we've just put him in the Guineas in case for whatever reason he doesn't stay,” Burrows added. “I'd be amazed if he doesn't because that's all he did in the Futurity and obviously that was over a mile in heavy ground. “The Guineas entry is just a speculative entry, but the owner was happy to cover all bases and he's going to be treated like a Derby horse, who will start over a mile and a quarter at the beginning of April and then we'd be expecting to hopefully look at a Derby trial with him after that.” The post Alyanaabi Likely to Put Classic Credentials to the Test in Greenham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The TDN's popular annual series 'Mating Plans, presented by Spendthrift,' continues today in a conversation with Rob Tribbett, General Manager of Fred Hertrich's Watercress Farm. Comic City (8, City Zip–Comic Marvel, by Distorted Humor) will be bred to Olympiad. Comic City is a City Zip mare from a top Juddmonte family. Olympiad is the total package. He is a beautiful horse by a top sire, he was a Saratoga 2-year-old old winner himself over some fantastic horses, then showed the ability to consistently dominant at the top levels at four. Dance Awhile (6, Curlin–Dance Quietly, by A.P. Indy) will be bred to Not this Time. This is a young Curlin mare from a terrific family. Not This Time is off to an amazing start at stud, the team at Taylor Made has done a great job getting him mares, and his performance is incredible. He is an ideal sire for a young mare that we have high hopes for. Delightof the Nile (5, Pioneerof the Nile–Delightfully, by Indian Charlie) will be bred to Liam's Map. This is a filly we bred and recently bought back. She is a beautiful filly out of a favorite mare of ours. Sometimes matings don't have to be too hard. She is a half-sister to the very talented Dr Ardito that we bred, a New York stakes winner and graded-placed son of Liam's Map. We have had great success with Liam's Map, breeding Grade I winner Juju's Map, and we love him to get a mare started. Desert Tempest (4, American Pharoah–Stormy B, by Cherokee Run) will be bred to Twirling Candy. Another new mare to the fold, this is a young American Pharoah who displayed some ability on the track. We have been very fortunate with Twirling Candy, breeding a pair of Grade I winners by him. She is from a family that has shown the ability to consistently get stakes horses, and Twirling Candy is the best sire in Kentucky to get your mare going. Giant Win (13, Giant's Causeway–Win's Fair Lady, by Dehere) will be bred to Good Magic. Giant Win is the dam of Grade I winner Pinehurst, by one of our favorite broodmare sires, Giant's Causeway. Good Magic is a sire we have been a supporter of since the beginning. We love the speed and determination that his foals exhibit. They always show up and love their job. This is a great type-to-type mating that hopefully produces another Grade I-winning 2-year-old. Laughing Matters (9, Medaglia d'Oro–Hearty Laugh, by Distorted Humor) will be bred to Mage. Another homebred mare, she is the dam of the super impressive Saratoga MSW winner last year Sugar Hi, and then sold a More Than Ready colt for $310,000 last September. Mage's performance in the spring of his 3-year-old year was super impressive, he was willing to fight every fight and not back down. When I went to see him, I was blown away. We really love his sire and Mage is a great version of his father. More Respect (14, More Than Ready–Search and Seizure, by War Chant) will be bred to Constitution. She is the dam of multiple graded-placed High Opinion from one of our favorite families. We have been involved with Constitution since he went to stud and have so much respect for what he has accomplished. He has demonstrated what great stallions do–improve their mares and sire winners at various distances and surfaces. Nagambie (11, Flatter–Charming N Lovable, by Horse Chestnut {SAf}) will be bred to Uncle Mo. The dam of Juju's Map visits Uncle Mo this year. He keeps producing at the top level and we are excited for a colt or filly from her by Uncle Mo. She sold a really impressive Not This Time last year and has a Gun Runner we are really excited about for 2024. Tulira's Star (12, Congrats–Tulira, by General Assembly) will be bred to Forte. Tulira's Star is a graded-stakes placed filly in Saratoga, and has already produced the good Mullikin, a son of Violence. We are excited about breeding to Forte, his 2- and 3-year-old form was very impressive and he is a great individual. Zero to Sixty (7, American Pharoah–Cat Moves, by Tale of the Cat) will be bred to McKinzie. Zero to Sixty is a young mare for us, she was a super impressive Saratoga first-time out winner herself, going short on the turf, and she is out of the sprint Grade I-winning Cat Moves. We are breeding her to McKinzie, who is a sire we were in love with from the beginning. Similar to the mare, he is out of a top-class speed mare himself, as his dam won the Alicibiades. Everything we are hearing from Ocala gives us a lot of confidence in the horse. The post Mating Plans, Presented by Spendthrift: Watercress Farm appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The two newcomers to the stallions ranks at Haras de Bonneval, Vadeni (Fr) and Erevann (Fr), have both had their first mares scanned in foal, the operation announced on Wednesday. Trained by Jean-Claude Rouget and carrying the colours of the Aga Khan, Vadeni was among the leading three-year-olds in Europe in 2022 when his wins included the G1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly and G1 Eclipse S. at Sandown. He also filled the runner-up spot behind Alpinista (GB) (Frankel {GB}) in the G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on his final start of the campaign. Vadeni is set to receive 10 mares from the Aga Khan Studs in his debut season, including Candara (Fr) (Barathea {Ire}), the dam of the Group 1-placed Candarliya (Fr) (Dalakhani {Ire}), as well as the Group 1 winners Ridasiyna (Fr) (Motivator {GB}) and Shareta (Ire) (Sinndar {Ire}). G2 Prix Daniel Wildenstein winner Erevann is also set to receive 10 mares from the homebred broodmare band, including the G1 Hong Kong Vase winner Daryakana (Fr) (Selkirk), already the dam of the G1 Prix Ganay winner Dariyan (Fr), who has moved from Haras de Bonneval to Haras du Mont Goubert for 2024. Over in Ireland, Capital Stud announced on Wednesday that new recruits Castle Star (Ire) and Authorized (Ire) have also had their first mares confirmed in foal. “We're delighted with how Castle Star has been received and he is proving exceptionally fertile,” Capital Stud's Ger O'Neill said of the G3 Marble Hill S. winner. “Fast sons of Starspangledbanner at stud are a scarce commodity and one of the few others there has been, The Wow Signal, only sired a handful of foals but managed to get a Classic winner in Coeursamba among them. We're very excited about Castle Star, providing access to the Danehill line which is becoming more and more scarce, and we think he offers tremendous value standing at €5,000.” Derby winner Authorized–who is perhaps best known as the sire of Tiger Roll (Ire), one of the most famous jumps horses of the modern era–is also reported to have taken everything in his stride as he stands his first season at Capital Stud in 2024, having arrived from Turkey in January. O'Neill added, “Authorized has settled in great here at Capital Stud. He's a very quiet horse and is lovely to deal with. We had been told he's slow in the shed, and it's taking him about an hour to cover one mare, but he's doing it well. He's getting his mares in foal, that's the most important thing.” The post First Mares in Foal for New Stallion Recruits at Haras de Bonneval appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Former Australian champion sire and influential shuttle stallion Exceed And Excel (Aus) (Danehill), described as “an amazing horse from day dot”, has been retired from stud duties by Darley at the age of 23. The announcement came on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the sprinter's victory in the G1 Newmarket H. at Flemington. After that win for owners Nick Moraitis and Alan Osburg, he was bought by Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum as a stallion prospect and made one final start for Tim Martin in the July Cup in the UK. Exceed And Excel was crowned champion sprinter in Australia in 2003/04, with seven wins from 11 career starts, six of which came at Group level, including the G2 Todman S. Since those days he has compiled a comprehensive record at stud both in his native Australia and during shuttle stints at both Dalham Hall Stud in England and Kildangan Stud in Ireland. “We priced him at A$50,000 in his first season (at stud) and that was aggressive back then. He was immediately very popular, he covered a really good book first year and they sold very well,” said Darley Australia's Head of Stallions Alastair Pulford. “His first crop was absolutely outstanding so he really announced himself as a stallion immediately. Exceedingly Good won the first two-year-old race of the season at Flemington and we thought, 'We're in business here'. “A few months later he quinellaed both the divisions of the Blue Diamond Preludes. He got the Blue Diamond winner in his second crop, Reward For Effort, who went on to a career at stud himself. “His sixth crop was an exceptional crop; we sent a lot of high-class mares of our own to him that year. The level of mares he was getting was high and that crop included the Golden Slipper winner Overreach, Guelph and Sidestep.” One of the few reverse shuttlers to properly make a mark in Europe, Exceed And Excel's northern hemisphere Group/Grade 1 winners include Margot Did (GB), Excelebration (Ire), Outstrip (GB) and Mischief Magic (Ire). Most recently he was represented by a British Classic winner when the homebred Mawj (Ire) won last year's 1,000 Guineas for Godolphin and Saeed Bin Suroor. He is also the broodmare sire of Derby winner Anthony Van Dyck (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) and, through Outstrip, features as the grandsire of Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip (Fr). Bred by the Ascot Breeding Partnership, Exceed And Excel is a son of Patrona (Lomond) and was bought for A$375,000 at the 2002 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. As he embarks on his retirement he is the sire of 18 Group/Grade 1 winners worldwide and is the only Australian-bred horse to have sired more than 200 stakes winners.The elite group of seven stallions to have achieved that feat is completed by his own sire Danehill, Sadler's Wells, Galileo (Ire), Dubawi (Ire), More Than Ready and Deep Impact (Jpn). Along with the aforementioned Anthony Van Dyck, Exceed And Excel's record as a broodmare sire in Europe is extended by the Group 1 winners Ten Sovereigns (Ire) (No Nay Never) and Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}). His sons remaining at stud in Ireland include Cotai Glory (GB), Bungle Inthejungle (GB) and Kuroshio (Aus). Godolphin Australia's bloodstock manager Jason Walsh also paid tribute to the horse. He said, “He's been the most reliable source of early speed for so many seasons in both hemispheres, and his effect on the breed, and certainly on our organisation, globally has been profound. “The other thing that makes him remarkable is the number of seasons he would have shuttled consecutively, just amazing.” “He's been a pleasure to have around, from a personality perspective he's a true gentleman and has been a statesman in our stallion complex for so long. He's got some outstanding young stock coming through from some of our best-performed young mares.” The post Exceed And Excel Retires After ‘Journey of Excellence’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Marroni winning the Group 3 Manawatu Cup (2250m). Photo: Grant Matthew (Race Images) Owners Alastair Lawrence and John Rattray, of Bonneval fame, have had success sending horses to Waipukurau trainer Simon Wilson over the last few years and they are hoping that continues with their Group Three winner Marroni. Wilson had previously been entrusted with Scutar and Vidiano for the partnership, with the former posting three of his four victories under Wilson’s care, while Vidiano also tasted success from the Central Hawke’s Bay barn. Wilson’s rural, boutique stable environment has proven to be a successful recipe in the past for Lawrence, Rattray, and their group of owners, and they are hoping it can help reinvigorate the racing career of Marroni. The seven-year-old son of Makfi has posted seven wins and nine placings from his 33 starts to date for trainer Andrew Forsman, having also been in the care of former training partner Murray Baker in his formative years. His highlights include victory in the Group 3 Manawatu Cup (2250m) and placings in the Group 2 Easter Handicap (1600m), Group 2 Japan Trophy (1600m), and Group 3 Sellwood Stakes (2000m). He was last sighted on raceday at Sandown last May and has been given a long, slow build-up for his debut run for Wilson at Trentham. The Hawke’s Bay trainer said he is pleased to be entrusted with another runner for the ownership group and is hopeful of a strong showing this weekend. “I have had a few horses for the owners in previous years. He (Marroni) is in the twilight of his racing career and they thought a different environment may help reinvigorate him,” Wilson said. “He has been a very good horse. I don’t know what the future holds for him, but we will see what happens.” Marroni readied for Saturday’s assignment with a 1200m trial at Foxton last month where he was runner-up behind stakes performer Semper Magico. “I still don’t know a lot about him, but he trialled nicely enough for where he was in his preparation,” Wilson said. “He has been in work for a while now, so he is ready to start.” Marroni was set to carry 60kg this weekend but will get some weight relief courtesy of apprentice jockey Ciel Butler’s two-kilogram claim. “Ciel Butler will ride him on Saturday to take a few kilos off, which in his first start back will be a big benefit to him hopefully,” Wilson said. Marroni has drawn gate three for Saturday and Wilson is looking forward to getting a line on his charge against a handy field, which includes Group One winner He’s A Doozy, Group One performer Chase, Group Three winner Aljay, dual stakes winner Soldier Boy, Group Two performer Duncan Creek, and Group Three performer Sumi. “He likes to be in just behind the pace, just a bit better than midfield, so that should work out nicely for him from that draw,” Wilson said. “It is a nice field, there are some well-performed horses in there. We will just see how he goes and take it from there.” Horse racing news View the full article

Velocious will contest the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) at Ellerslie on Saturday. Photo: Race Images Stephen Marsh’s immediate focus is on Ellerslie this Saturday with stable star Velocious, but he’s also got an eye on a following juvenile prize. The Cambridge trainer is upbeat about her chances in the Group 1 Sistema Stakes (1200m) and, all going well, a Central Districts venture awaits the filly, with the trip offering massive future benefits. Velocious has won three of her four starts and the precocious daughter of Written Tycoon has ticked all the boxes since her dominant victory in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m). “She had a little break after that and has done very well since, her trial the other day (at Cambridge) topped her off nicely,” Marsh said. “She had her final gallop this (Wednesday) morning and everything looks bang on track for her.” Safely through Saturday, the Group 1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Trentham on April 6 is an attractive option, as it is the first of the bonus races associated with the inaugural running of next year’s NZB Kiwi (1500m). “I think we will certainly be looking at that, she’s thriving and there will be a nice gap between races for her,” Marsh said. “The Manawatu Sires’ is part of the $1 million bonus for the Kiwi, so it’s all on the radar.” Velocious spearheads a quartet of feature race chances for the stable on Saturday, with El Vencedor and Skyman in the Group 1 New Zealand Stakes (2000m) and Nest Egg in the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m). El Vencedor has enjoyed a lucrative campaign, highlighted by success in the Group 3 Eagle Technology Stakes (1600m) and he has also finished runner-up in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) and third in the Group 2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m). At his most recent appearance, the son of Shocking was a game fourth in the Group 1 Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) and will head into new distance territory at Ellerslie. “As long as he relaxes nicely in his first go over ground he should be fine and we thought we’d give him a go at the end of his preparation,” Marsh said. “He’ll go out for a long spell afterwards, he’s bred to get the 2000m but he’s often been a bit keen. He has been so consistent this time in, so he deserves his chance.” Skyman was an encouraging fifth in the Thorndon in his first appearance for the stable since relocating from Chris Waller’s Sydney operation and had excuses when out of the picture last time out in the Group 1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m). “He didn’t get any favours and after jumping okay he got pushed back into a bad spot and was okay late,” Marsh said. “I think it was a run to forget and he has come on well since.” Proven stayer Nest Egg will relish a return to the ultimate flat trip in the Auckland Cup after proving his staying prowess in the spring when a close second in the Group 3 New Zealand Cup (3200m). Following a break after Riccarton, he has been unplaced in three lead-up runs but Saturday’s distance brings him right back into contention. “He is desperate for the two miles and he’ll obviously run it better than most and he can certainly turn his form around,” Marsh said. Of his other runners at Ellerslie, an in-form son of Tavistock is expected to give another top account of himself. “I really like the way the Financier is going and he should be hard to beat again,” Marsh said. The four-year-old has made his way into the top grade after consecutive wins at Matamata and Te Rapa. Horse racing news View the full article

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, March 8, 2024 First Race 5:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble Moonee Valley will be the destination for night racing this Friday, with a nine-race program set down for decision. With warm weather forecast all week for Melbourne, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole meeting. The rail will go back into the true position for the entire circuit, with racing set to kick off at 5:45pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Midtown Boss Midtown Boss has been beaten in his last two starts over 1100m at Caulfield in Saturday metropolitan grade. The Matt Laurie-trained gelding now drops back to Benchmark 78 level, while he gains the services of Mark Zahra and draws a nice barrier (2). Zahra will settle Midtown Boss behind the speed in the one-one position, and if he gets even luck from the 400m, he should be winning. Best Bet Race 8 – #4 Midtown Boss (2) 4yo Gelding | T: Matt Laurie | J: Mark Zahra (60kg) +130 with Playup Next Best at Moonee Valley: Martial Eagle After looking like the winner at the 100m mark last start, Martial Eagle from the Charlotte Littlefield yard was narrowly beaten by Roaring Engine over 2400m at Sandown. With another run under his belt, he should be ready to go over 2500m now. With Jye McNeil in the saddle, the son of Adlerflug should be able to settle midfield off the rail from barrier five before getting into clear air in the final 400m to make his run. Next Best Race 5 – #7 Martial Eagle (4) 6yo Gelding | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Jye McNeil (55kg) +280 with Picklebet Next Best Again at Moonee Valley: Cattrall Cattrall was an impressive winner at Sale on February 18, running home nicely to break her maiden at the fourth time of asking. That run suggests the step up from 1106m to 1200m should be no issue, and from barrier four, Mark Zahra should be able to settle just behind the speed. With even luck around the home turn, Cattrall can record back-to-back wins in the second race of the evening. Best Value Race 2 – #8 Cattrall (4) 3yo Filly | T: Anthony & Sam Freedman | J: Mark Zahra (59kg) +900 with Neds Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley races Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, March 8, 2024 1-2-7-8 1-3-5-10 4-7-8 1-2-4 Horse racing tips View the full article

Lucky With You has banked HK$18.09 million across his career. Frankie Lor will be hoping it is a case of the third time’s a charm for Lucky With You in Sunday’s HK$13 million Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) at Sha Tin. Lucky With You heads into the second leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series after a pair of Group 1 second placings. The gelding is one of two entrants for Lor, alongside the Group 3-winning Healthy Happy. “He’s (Lucky With You) good and he trialled last week – he trialled good. Andrea Atzeni rode him on Monday and he is happy. He’ll have one more gallop on Thursday morning,” Lor said. Lucky With You is by Artie Schiller and surprised at odds of +3600 when runner-up to Lucky Sweynesse in the 2023 HK$26 million Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) at Sha Tin last December. “He’s very consistent and it still looks like he can improve a little bit,” Lor said. “He’s a six-year-old, so we just need to ensure he’s fit. He’s only had a few runs over 1400 metres and he finished second once, so I think the distance is ok for him.” Healthy Happy is a five-time winner in Hong Kong, including twice over Sunday’s course and distance at Group 3 level.He landed the HK$4.2 million Group 3 Celebration Cup Handicap (1400m) first-up this season under Alexis Badel. “1400 metres is his best distance. We gave him a little break to wait for this race as he’s getting older,” Lor said. Healthy Happy is a seven-year-old. He claimed the 2021 Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m). Happy Together has risen impressively to prominence this season with four wins, including the HK$4.2 million Group 3 January Cup Handicap (1800m) at Happy Valley earlier this year. He returns over that race’s distance at Sha Tin in Class 2 this weekend. “He’s going well. The pace was too slow last time and he carried a big weight but he still finished strong,” Lor said. The five-year-old was luckless in the HK$4.2 million G3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) two runs ago. Harry Bentley has nine wins from the past eight fixtures and is chasing a hat-trick of wins aboard Watch Buddy at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. “He’s a horse who is in fantastic form. He’s been ultra-consistent throughout his career, obviously he’s going up again in the weights, but he couldn’t be coming into the race better,” Bentley said. The four-year-old lines up in the Class 3 Kwoon Chung Bus Cup Handicap (1200m), this time under top-weight of 134lb and against eight rivals. “There are a few factors counting against him this time. He’s been a horse that’s been quite fortunate with his draws in the past and starting from gate nine this time makes life a little bit harder, especially with more weight on his back,” Bentley said. The Rothesay gelding has only drawn a barrier wider than five on one occasion. The 31-year-old jockey has 20 wins this season from 176 rides. “Things are going really, really good and I couldn’t be happier with the form that I am in at the moment and I have some nice rides coming up, so I just hope I can keep that momentum and I’ll be very happy,” Bentley said. Horse racing news View the full article

What Randwick Guineas Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, March 9, 2024 Prizemoney $1,000,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions Set weights 2023 winner Communist (8) | T: Michael Freedman | J: Zac Purton (56.5kg) Visit Dabble The three-year-olds take centre stage in the Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m), with a strong field of 11 set to fight it out in the $1 million feature at Royal Randwick this Saturday. Nine of the 11 runners engaged are coming through the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) a fortnight ago, while early favourite Militarize is looking to build on his runner-up effort in the Group 2 Apollo Stakes (1400m) against the older horses. 2024 RANDWICK GUINEAS ODDS Militarize opened as short as +110 with some bookmakers after his scintillating run in the Apollo Stakes, but you can get +130 about him at Bet365. Celestial Legend was sensational when bounding away from his rivals in the Hobartville and finds himself on the second line of betting at +320. Tom Kitten (+600) has shown steady improvement throughout the campaign, while the Garry Portelli-trained Encap ([rm-geo_odds val=9]) will be attempting to go one better after finishing second in the traditional lead-up. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained pair of Les Vampires (+1200) and Ganbare (+1800) lead the chances at double-figure odds. 2024 RANDWICK GUINEAS SPEED MAP There should be a solid tempo throughout the 1600m journey, with Les Vampires likely to utilise his early speed from barrier two. Stable companion Ganbare (5) shouldn’t be far away and will stride forward under Tim Clark. Militarize maps to find the one-one from stall four, while Ceolwulf (1) will be ridden up to hold a position in behind the speed along the rail. Queensland raider Fukubana (3) should get a lovely run one off the rail mid-field, while key chances Celestial Legend (11), Encap (10) and Tom Kitten (8) may have a tricky task finding cover throughout the trip. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Randwick Guineas. RANDWICK GUINEAS 2024 PREVIEW & FORM Militarize must be considered the one to beat after an eye-catching return behind Fangirl in the Apollo Stakes. He was no competition for Fangirl under weight-for-age conditions but impressed when matching motors with the likes of Think It Over, who went on to frank the form in the Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) last Saturday. He maps perfectly from barrier four, and with James McDonald in the saddle for the first time, Militarize will take a power of beating in the Randwick Guineas. It is worth having a small stake on the John O’Shea-trained Cafe Millennium, as online bookmakers appear to be offering massive overs at +10000 odds. He was only even first-up in the Hobartville but had a torrid run in transit, being forced to turn widest of the 12 gallopers. He’ll be getting back again, but as the 1600m is a more suitable trip for the son of Not A Single Doubt, he will be doing his best work late. Tom Kitten was a frustrating watch for followers when pulling his way towards the rear of the field second-up. He was always going to be prepared for a third- and fourth-up assault this preparation, so if you can forgive that effort, the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) winner is sure to be a major player in this. Celestial Legend, Encap and Les Vampires all have strong claims and can make an impact in the concluding stages. RANDWICK GUINEAS 2024 SELECTIONS & BEST BETS Selections: 1 MILITARIZE 10 CAFE MILLENNIUM 2 TOM KITTEN 3 CELESTIAL LEGEND $100 betting strategy $90 win #1 Militarize @ +130 with Bet365 $10 win #10 Cafe Millennium @ +10000 with Neds Horse racing tips View the full article

Jimmysstar (NZ) (Per Incanto) won’t contest Saturday’s Gr.3 Shaftsbury Avenue at Flemington, with connections opting instead to head to the Gr.3 Horsepower Newcastle Stakes on Friday. Managing owner Ozzie Kheir confirmed the plans to Racing.com and said Jimmysstar will travel interstate on Wednesday evening. “The temperature expected on Saturday in Melbourne was a big consideration to the change of plans,” Kheir revealed, with a forecast of 39 degrees for the Victorian capital. Jimmysstar is a $2.20 favourite at Newcastle and had been rated a $2.30 chance at Flemington, with his likely absence from Flemington opening the race up for stablemate Berkshire Shadow and Amenable. Friday’s race carries A$250,000 in prizemoney – A$50,000 more than at Flemington – and he has drawn the inside barrier with Tyler Schiller booked to ride. Both contests are over 1400 metres. Jamie Kah was to have ridden Jimmysstar from barrier four at Flemington, with connections still weighing up whether to accept a wildcard into the All-Star Mile at Caulfield the following Saturday. Jimmysstar was beaten for the first time on Australian soil last start in the Elms Handicap by Makram. View the full article