Wandering Eyes

By Jonny Turner Pinseeker goes into his toughest career test in the Fruit Bowl Handicap at Cromwell on Sunday as ready as he can be. The four-year-old returns to racing after creating a big impression in his three starts late last year for trainer-driver Jonny Cox. Pinseeker will step up to race hardy opposition in the pacing feature on the second day of Cromwell’s big two-day February meeting. Cox thinks he has the pacer as ready as he can be for his returning assignment. “We think he is a pretty handy horse and in the right grade,” the trainer-driver said. “While he isn’t any sort of certainty, if he can step and do things right they will know he is there.” Pinseeker warmed up for his Cromwell trip with a strong trial win on grass at Methven recently. “We gave him a freshen up and earmarked this race for him.” “We brought him down to Cromwell on Thursday and he has settled in well.” “The trial was good, without being disrespectful it probably wasn’t a strong field but he did run a pretty good last 400m.” Pinseeker is two-from-two on grass tracks and two-from-two in standing start races heading into Sunday’s feature. While the horse is a safe beginner, he is yet to show he is a standing start flyer. “He has been safely away in his two starts, but he hasn’t been fast out.” “That probably isn’t ideal, but hopefully he can get away safely again and he can settle handy enough to them.” Pinseeker opened the $4 favourite for the Fruit Bowl Handicap before he was quickly backed into $2.70 odds. Cox’s fiancé Kimberly Butt drives one of the main threats to Pinseeker in the third favourite Lester ($6). The pacer led and fought on gamely behind Jordy at Cromwell on Friday. Done Rockn looks another big chance following his eye-catching third in the same race. Handicaps are set to play a crucial role in the feature trot at Cromwell on Sunday. Maui was a powerful winner of the corresponding race at the same track on Friday. The trotter overcame a 20m handicap with the help of a brilliant beginning to beat race rivals Pyramid Mystic and Sally Lindenny. The pair both meet Maui 10m better off when he goes back to a 30m handicap on Sunday. One Two Menny missed Friday’s trot but comes into Sunday’s second day after producing a powerful win in his last start on the Cromwell track in January. View the full article

Joe Peacock Jr.'s Senor Buscador rallied from the clouds to top an international field while winning the world's richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 24.View the full article

4th-Gulfstream, $70,000, Msw, 2-24, 3yo, 1 1/8m, 1:51.08, ft, neck. CORPORATE POWER (c, 3, Curlin–Road to Victory {GSW-USA, SW-Can, $248,336}, by Quality Road), featured in Steve Sherack's 'Second Chances' series following a useful debut fourth-place finish behind the promising duo of Speak Easy (Constitution) and Victory Avenue (Arrogate) after getting bumped at the break going seven furlongs in a very live maiden special weight going seven furlongs on the Pegasus World Cup undercard Jan. 27, delivered as the 6-5 favorite in thrilling fashion here. Stretching out to 1 1/8 miles, the $925,000 KEESEP yearling broke in and brushed with Batten Down (Tapit), a son of champion Close Hatches (First Defence), leaving the stalls. Ridden along in fourth by Javier Castellano rounding the clubhouse turn, Corporate Power was encouraged to keep pace while in that same position as Batten Down showed the way through a half mile in :47.86. Corporate Power loomed up with a nice move while three deep on the far turn, but Batten Down was going the much easier of the two and Paco Lopez let it out a notch as they turned for home. Batten Down looked well on his way in the stretch, but Corporate Power wasn't done yet despite racing greenly and attempting to lug in repeatedly. Corporate Power and Sturdy (Mitole) both began to lift as Batten Down tired late. Corporate Power, much more focused racing in between horses now, seemed to want it the most of the trio and was able to eke out a neck victory over Batten Down in a blanket finish. It was another neck back to Sturdy in third. Corporate Power's dam Road to Victory, a winner of her first three career starts at two, highlighted by a neck victory over subsequent two-time champion Monomoy Girl (Tapizar) in the GII Golden Rod S., brought $1.45 million from breeder Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings in foal to War Front at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton November sale. Road to Victory produced a colt by Into Mischief in 2023 and a filly by Not This Time this year. Sales history: $925,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $44,800. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Courtlandt Farms (Donald Adam); B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY); T-Claude R. McGaughey III. #5 CORPORATE POWER ($4.60) gets up between rivals to win race 4 at Gulfstream Park. This is the first victory and second career start for the Shug McGaughey trainee, who was ridden by @jjcjockey for Courtlandt Farms. pic.twitter.com/FlUYGa7iVr — TVG (@TVG) February 24, 2024 The post Curlin’s Corporate Power Game at Second Asking in Gulfstream Maiden Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Joe Peacock Jr.'s Senor Buscador flew from the clouds to top an international field while winning the world's richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 24.View the full article

Japan's success on Saudi Cup (G1) day at King Abdulaziz Racecourse continued as Remake ran down America's Skelly in the $1.5 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) Feb. 24.View the full article

Having just missed out on one of America's top prizes when second to National Treasure (Quality Road) in last month's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational S., SENOR BUSCADOR (h, 6, Mineshaft–Rose's Desert, by Desert God) took down the world's richest pot Saturday with a dramatic, last-gasp victory in the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The early pace of the Saudi Cup was expected to be white-hot, and so it proved, as the locally owned, by American-based Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming) was in the early mix along with National Treasure and Saudi representatives Power in Numbers (Girvin) and Carmel Road (Quality Road). Senor Buscador, who saves his best for a finish, raced right back at the tail with G1 Dubai World Cup hero Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who missed the break as is his unfortunate custom. White Abarrio (Race Day) got a good spot behind the pace from the one hole and was well-spotted, as Saudi Crown continued to lead them into the straight. As they turned in, it became apparent that it would not be White Abarrio's day, as he went up and down, but Ushba Tesoro was beginning to find his best stride and Senor Buscador coat-tailed that move. Saudi Crown held the call deep into the final 100 meters, and Ushba Tesoro speared through looking the winner, but Junior Alvarado conjured up one final surge from Senor Buscador, a move that failed at Gulfstream four weeks ago, but one that was worth $10-million this time around. The final time was 1:49.50. O-Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri & Joe R Peacock Jr; B-Joe R Peacock Sr & Joe R Peacock Jr (KY); T-Todd W Fincher. A moment @JuniorandKellyA will never forget! #TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/ewZpsjBgnj — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Senor Campeon! Senor Buscador Takes A Dramatic Saudi Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 25th February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Uncommon James takes out his first Group 1 in Oakleigh Plate Ben Thompson and Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted have combined with Uncommon James to take out the Group 1 Oakleigh … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Think About It continues stunning rise in Liverpool City Cup romp Trainer Joseph Pride may have unearthed a very impressive type this preparation, as Think About It continues blistering through the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Alligator Blood prevails in Group 1 Futurity Stakes Blake Shinn and Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have combined with Alligator Blood to take out the Group 1 Futurity … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Anamoe makes a mess of them in Chipping Norton Stakes The superstar colt Anamoe has made it eight career Group 1 wins after destroying his rivals in the Chipping Norton … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Sunshine In Paris wins Surround Stakes in Blanket finish In what might go down as one of the better finishes on the 2023 racing calendar, it was Sunshine In … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Little Brose gives Hayes family their 10th Blue Diamond win Michael Dee and Ben & JD Hayes have combined with Little Brose to take out the feature race of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Steinem takes out Group 2 Peter Young Stakes John Allen and Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have combined with Steinem and Gold Trip to quinella the Group 2 … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Lazzago the best of the girls in the Sweet Embrace Stakes The old firm of Hugh Bowman and Chris Waller have combined for Group 2 success in the Sweet Embrace Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Pericles dominates his rivals in Group 2 Autumn Classic Jamie Kah and James Cummings have combined with Pericles to take out the Group 2 Autumn Classic on Blue Diamond … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hope In Your Heart Resumes stylishly in Guy Walter Stakes Kerry Parker and Tim Clark have combined in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes as Hope In Your Heart resumes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pinjarra Park best bets & quaddie selections | February 26, 2023 Pinjarra will host its annual Pinjarra Classic Race Day this Sunday. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Recommendation causes minor boil over in Group 3 Zeditave Stakes John Allen and Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined with Recommendation to take out the Group 2 Zeditave Stakes … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Karis Teetan seeks strong tempo in Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup Karis Teetan hopes the HK$12 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday will be … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Corniche books ticket to the Golden Slipper Team Godolphin has another runner set to line up in the Golden Slipper on March 18 after Corniche proved too … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Espiona returns to winning ways in Group 2 Mannerism Stakes Jye McNeil and Chris Waller have combined with Espiona to win the Group 2 Mannerism Stakes at Sandown on Blue … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Shuffle Dancer edges out Royal Merchant in Angus Armanasco Stakes Peter Moody and Ben Melham have combined with Shuffle Dancer to take out the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Right You Are dominates his rivals in Victoria Gold Cup Ethan Brown and Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined to take out the Victoria Gold Cup in the first … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sha Tin races preview & best bets | Sunday, February 26 What Hong Kong Gold Cup Day 2023 Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Golden Sixty’s improved manners key to Hong Kong Gold Cup hopes Vincent Ho believes Golden Sixty’s new-found maturity will prove vital in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2023 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Mudgee racing tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, February 27 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie numbers for Sunday’s races at Mudgee, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Bookies get greedy with scratched Blue Diamond fancy The folks at Punt Drunk bring you some of the more interesting stories doing the rounds as we approach another … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Rustic Steel storms into Provincial-Midway favouritism Rustic Steel made a devastating statement at Newcastle on Thursday afternoon in the first qualifier of the Provincial-Midway Championships, winning … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Saturday’s Doomben races abandoned after heavy rainfall Doomben’s race meeting, scheduled for Saturday, has been abandoned following over 50mm of rain in 24 hours up until Friday … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Cup plans on the line for So Bene in Lord Reims Stakes So Bene could force her way into Adelaide Cup contention with a forward showing in Saturday’s Group 3 Lord Reims … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Lofty Strike scratched from Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes The Julius Sandhu-trained Lofty Strike has been scratched from Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, with the undefeated … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, February 27 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the meeting at Ballarat on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Chadwick makes dream debut in the saddle at Kilmore Matthew Chadwick has made a dream start to his career as a jockey, winning on his first ever race ride … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Legendary Jockey Jim Johnson Passes Away Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey and Australian Racing Hall Of Fame member Jimmy Johnson has died at the age of 92 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Townsville racing preview, best bets & odds | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s Queensland tipping expert, Nicholas Lloyd, brings you the top tips, best odds, value bets and quadrella selections for Townsville … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Morgan On Weather Watch With Ligulate Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan has expressed concern about the likelihood of a wet track for Ligulate in the Listed Tattersall’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Away Game Passes Surround Fitness Test The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Away Game will take her place in the Surround Stakes after passing a veterinary … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Grateful Heart wins DBS x Manulife Million Challenge Grateful Heart has been crowned DBS x Manulife Million Challenge champion, leaving Danny Shum to revel in a third victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Pike Shooting To Win Australian Guineas Perth gallopers have had a great record in Melbourne this season and Sean Casey is hoping Dom To Shoot can … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Berry Keen To Get Into Group One Groove Consistency is the buzz word for jockey Tommy Berry as he prepares to partner two promising horses in Sydney’s first … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Wexford eyeing Sydney with Force Of Will A Sydney autumn raid could still be on the cards for exciting three-year-old filly Force Of Will. The daughter of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Oaks path for Amarelinha Rising star Amarelinha will not be a late entrant for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Te Akau … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Moonee Valley preview, top tips & best odds | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping expert James Herbert brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for the Moonee Valley Racing … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Canterbury Park tips, best odds & quaddie bets | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping experts bring you the top tips, value bets and best odds for Canterbury Park Racecourse’s night meeting on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Smith Chasing Special Win With Tricky Gal Having worked alongside Guy Walter at Warwick Farm, Matt Smith would love nothing more than to win the race named … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Racing NSW pumps up Saturday metro meetings Punt Drunk brings you today’s top tips and takes a look at some of the major stories from the last … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce Impact tops All-Star emergency list The All-Star Mile field is taking shape with Racing Victoria announcing 21 horses as provisional emergencies for the $5 million … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Clapper, Avilius head Doncaster weights Happy Clapper and Avilius are the equal 58kg topweights for the Doncaster Mile with Japan’s horse Mozu Ascot favourite after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator ready to pounce in Australian Guineas Trainer David Vandyke says Alligator Blood is back on top of his game after his tough win in his Australian … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lightly raced stayer up for Sandown return The winner of three of his four starts, the Peter Moody-owned imported stayer Shepard steps out for his return at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Classic contenders step out for Pike Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will unleash a pair of classic contenders this week with Group 1 winning filly Loire set … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Syndicate loving the Jennifer Eccles ride The Challenge No.10 Syndicate members know they will eventually have to part with their exciting filly Jennifer Eccles, but are … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nature Strip given Newmarket top weight Multiple Group One winning sprinter Nature Strip has been given the top weight for the Group One Newmarket Handicap over … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Japanese horse Mozu Ascot to run in Sydney Japanese horse Mozu Ascot has raced his way to a start in the Doncaster Mile for Cox Plate-winning trainer Yoshito … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The Bostonian gearing up for return Dual Brisbane Group One winner The Bostonian has pleased his New Zealand trainer Tony Pike ahead of his next Australian … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Johnson cleared to ride and chase title Champion British jumps jockey Richard Johnson is set to return to the saddle following his recovery from a broken arm … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Popular stayer Double Trigger has died Trainer Mark Johnston has led tributes to popular stayer Double Trigger who has died at the age of 28 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Redzel wins trial by four lengths Dual Everest winner Redzel has been an impressive winner of a barrier trial at Canterbury ahead of his return in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Best Of Days nominated for Blamey Stakes Best Of Days has been nominated for the Blamey Stakes but will need to pass two barrier tests before being … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Webster be happy if Clapper second again Trainer Pat Webster will be satisfied if Happy Clapper can again run second to Winx when they meet in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Guineas distance to suit O’Tauto: Eurell Trainer Greg Eurell’s belief O’Tauto will be suited over 1600m will be put to the test for the first time … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Xanthus to be aimed at $500,000 Jewel Smart juvenile colt Xanthus will have his lead-up to the $500,000 Aquis Jewel at the Gold Coast in the Prelude … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jockey Chris Caserta charged with betting Apprentice jockey Chris Caserta has been charged with betting on thoroughbred races … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Coongy Hcp winner to get C’field Cup spot The MRC has made changes to the Caulfield Cup conditions including moving the Coongy Handicap to three days before and … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Offers refused for Concert Hall Hamilton owner-breeder Joan Egan has put the “not for sale” sign up for her smart mare Concert Hall, one of … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Next step for Lyre still to be confirmed Trainer Anthony Freedman says a decision whether Lyre tries to add the Golden Slipper to her Blue Diamond Stakes win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Apprentice Chelsea Hall fractures ribs Victorian apprentice Chelsea Hall has sustained three fractured ribs in a fall in a jump-out at Cranbourne … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Sponge Bob ready for Derby adventure Matamata trainer Graham Richardson is pleased with his Group 2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) winner Sponge Bob heading into Saturday’s Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Maximum of nine rivals for Winx Nine horses have been entered to take on Winx in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick, six from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Jessigee on black type path An open-class win at Wairoa on Sunday has put Awapuni mare Jessiegee in contention for a couple of stakes races … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Monster on Derby trail as Purton salutes for spectacular six timer What do you get when a champion jockey is riding at the peak of his powers and one of his … Read More Ireland horse racing news 5 years ago Cadmium sees off Phoenix at Naas to secure Grand Annual spot Cadmium booked his ticket to the Grand Annual Chase at Cheltenham in winning the WhatOddsPaddy? Chase at Naas. The Willie … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 5 years ago Af Mafaten Is Uae Winner 500 For Tadhg O’shea The sixth and final meeting of the Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club (SERC) season on Saturday afternoon was highlighted by … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Wait A Sec salutes in the Wairoa Cup for Lowry-Cullen The only thing certain at the finish of Sunday’s Affco NZ Ltd Wairoa Cup (2100m) was that trainers Guy Lowry … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Time Warp beats Werther in classic Hong Kong Gold Cup Time Warp set a merciless tempo to win the HK$10 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup at Sha Tin … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Beauty Generation solidifies standing in Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Beauty Generation bolstered his position at the top of the jurisdiction’s sprinter-miler ranks on Sunday, taking the G1 Queen’s Silver … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago NSW stewards to study Vic evidence Racing NSW stewards will study the brief evidence provided by their Victorian counterparts in the bi-carb case to decide if … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Weight drop to help Missrock in Newmarket A quiet week following her third placing in the Lightning Stakes will have Missrock fresh and firing for the Newmarket … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx ready for delayed return to racing Winx is spot-on for her return to racing in the Chipping Norton Stakes despite missing a lead-up run … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Muraaqeb on target for Australian Guineas The Lindsay Park stable has Muraaqeb heading to the Group One Australian Guineas after his two placings in traditional lead-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stuart Kendrick presses on to autumn Trainer Stuart Kendrick has been forced to spell Rancho Montoya but will press on with Fullazaboot and Italia Bella … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hey Doc to press on towards Newmarket Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping strained pectoral muscles won’t stop Hey Doc from running in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mandatory trial talks to continue in Qld Racing Queensland is looking at solving problems raised by trainers before introducing mandatory trials for first starters … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jakkalberry dies at New Zealand stud Classy stayer Jakkalberry has died at New Zealand’s Novara Park Stud in New Zealand after suffering an intestinal infection … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Honneur Noir thrashes rivals at Matamata over 1400m A front-running masterclass from jockey Sam Spratt paved he way for Te Aroha mare Honneur Noir to dominate her rating … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Contessa Vanessa scores decisive victory at Matamata The outstanding season of three-year-old filly Contessa Vanessa continued at Matamata on Saturday when she scored a decisive victory over … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Excalibur on track for 2018 Group 1 Auckland Cup Progressive stayer Excalibur confirmed he is on target to tackle the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) in a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Dama Zorro records strong win at Hastings Promising three-year-old filly Dama Zorro gave a further glimpse of her undoubted potential when she raced home to score a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rain a double-edged sword for Eagle Farm Rain has caused delays to work on the Eagle Farm track reconstruction but it has been a benefit to already … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dixie Blossoms comes up roses for Quinton Dixie Blossoms has given trainer Ron Quinton as spirit-lifting win at Randwick, coasting to victory in the Guy Walter Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Baster suspended again after win on Farson Farson has provided Stephen Baster with mixed luck after victories at his last two starts, but the jockey has also … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sheidel wins Group One Oakleigh Plate Sheidel has landed her first Group One win by leading throughout in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Family affair in Blue Diamond Stakes Catchy has maintained an unbeaten start to her career, storming home to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx wins wet Chipping Norton Stakes Winx has erased her trainer’s doubts about a waterlogged Randwick track to record her 10th Group One win and 15th … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Coolmore Stakes aim for Silent Sedition Andrew Noblet will hope for some dry weather in Sydney for Silent Sedition after her stakes win at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago A Hayes wins Blue Diamond again The Hayes racing dynasty’s dominance of Victoria’s premier race for two-year-olds has continued … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago La Bella Diosa set for Australian Oaks after Surround Stakes win NEW Zealand raider La Bella Diosa has recorded an eye-catching win in the Group 2 Surround Stakes after kicking strongly … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Forster’s dream of Winx showdown continues Desleigh Forster’s dream of taking on Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick have gone up at notch after … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller made ‘the right decision’ in not scratching Winx A brave move to keep Winx in the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes has paid off for Chris Waller after … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NZ filly La Bella Diosa wins Surround Group One-winning New Zealand filly La Bella Diosa has added the Group Two Surround Stakes at Randwick to her record … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stratum Star wins Peter Young Stakes After winning in Perth and then the Gold Coast at his previous two starts, Stratum Star has added another feature … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Williams’ choice Catchy brilliant in Blue Diamond Stakes THE story during the Blue Diamond Stakes lead-up was which horse jockey Craig Williams was going to ride and his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago McCreery surges to win Liverpool City Cup McCreery is back in business, with victory in the Liverpool City Cup at Randwick as the Doncaster Mile looms … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx wins Chipping Norton Stakes After almost being scratched due to the wet, champion Winx has easily claimed her 10th Group One victory in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Catchy wins Blue Diamond Stakes Catchy has maintained an unbeaten start to her career, storming home to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart claims Futurity Stakes Black Heart Bart has narrowly defeated stablemate Tosen Stardom to claim his fifth Group One win in the Futurity Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stratum Star completes hat trick of big wins at Caulfield DARREN Weir-trained Stratum Star has recorded its third straight notable win after surging late to win the Group 2 Peter … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moreira guides Savanna Amour to victory Champion Hong Kong-based jockey Joao Moreira has brought the best out of three-year-old Savanna Amour to win the Angus Armanasco … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mark Newnham has first Slipper runner Fledgling trainer Mark Newnham will have his first Golden Slipper runner after Diamond Tathagata booked his place by winning the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart makes it five group one wins in Futurity Stakes CHAMPION gelding Black Heart Bart lived up to its name on Saturday when showing great heart to win the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Win on debut for late-developing trainer Mick O’Neill has had a dream training debut, with Mr Spin claiming the TAB Highway Plate at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart wins Futurity Stakes Black Heart Bart has narrowly defeated stablemate Tosen Stardom to claim his fifth Group One win in the Futurity Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago One More Honey causes Sweet upset The John Thompson-trained One More Honey has handled the wet conditions at Randwick to cause an upset in the Sweet … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago One More Honey causes a boil over in Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes IN-FORM runner One More Honey has made it two wins from three starts after taking out the Group 2 Sweet … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pinch River lives up to wraps Trainer Rob Heathcote’s high opinion of Pinch River has been confirmed by the gelding’s five-lengths win at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Farson too strong in Autumn Classic Gai Waterhouse has bigger plans in store for Farson after notching a hat-trick in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Houtzen’s Slipper lead-up in Brisbane A slashing gallop between races at Doomben has Magic Millions winner Houtzen ready to have her lead-up to the Golden … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Guineas prospect Farson takes out Group 2 Autumn Classic THE money was well-placed in the Group 2 Autumn Classic at Caulfield on Saturday as hot favourite Farson was too … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pah Terie scores bonus win at Doomben Pah Terie hadn’t shown trainer Kelly Schweida much on the training track before a strong win in the Two-Year-Old Handicap … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Benz wins Zeditave Stakes first-up The Gordon Richards-trained Benz has raced to his first stakes victory, returning from a spell to take out the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Australian Cup tilt for in-form Boom Time Boom Time has earned himself a tilt at Group One company following his victory in the Mornington Cup Prelude at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Toast Of New York could return to racing Toast Of New York is currently back in the UK being assessed by veterinary staff to see if he can … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup odds, form and betting tips THE prestigious Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup will excite a nation for the 38th time this Sunday at Sha Tin. A … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Racing shorts: Costin to miss first group 1 of Sydney Autumn WINONA Costin will miss the first group 1 meeting of the Sydney autumn carnival after she failed to gain a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Case of the scratched Melbourne Cup horse hits the courts A vet who treated a Melbourne Cup hopeful with a banned substance in the lead-up to the race knew “full … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lord Of The Sky fit, ready and a good smokey for Oakleigh Plate Lord Of The Sky is his own worst enemy. The five-year-old returns from a tendon injury in the Oakleigh Plate … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller to give Catkins one more chance to show she still has it Popular grey mare Catkins will be given one more chance to show Chris Waller she still has a future on … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Snippets Land has the right credentials to win Tattersall’s Co-trainer Paul Snowden says Snippets Land has the right credentials to win his second stakes race at Doomben. Snippets Land’s … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Oliver declares Flying Artie can handle tough Blue Diamond draw Champion jockey Damien Oliver is confident Flying Artie can overcome a tough draw and provide him with a second Blue … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller maintains confidence in a big Storm the Stars campaign A MIXTURE of the obvious and the curious will accompany Chris Waller’s bid for a fifth Chipping Norton Stakes win … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Satirical Lass’ trial is just the tip of iceberg, says trainer Speedy mare Satirical Lass has trialled brilliantly in the lead up to her return at Doomben but trainer Tony Gollan … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Racing shorts: Melham cops a fine for whip offences at Sandown Ben Melham has racked up $800 in fines for breaking the whip rules three times in one afternoon. The jockey … Read More View the full article

By Brigette Solomon Cambridge driver Benjamin Butcher reckons he’s got some place chances at least with his book of six drives at his home track today. “I have a few that, with a bit of luck, I think can finish in the top three, says Butcher. “My three drives for Mike Berger are probably the ones I’ll be most looking forward to.” Of those three, Rockafilly is the first of the Berger runners in Race four, the Watchu Security Mobile Pace. The mare most recently finished fifth when racing at Manawatu but does drop in company for this afternoon’s assignment. “She’s been racing well and the starting draw of ten will suit her, says Butcher. “I think she has ability to match the field well.” In Race six, the Woodlands Stud Thanks Buyers Mobile Pace, Butcher and Berger combine with Barbarossa. The gelding is in a vein of good form scoring a win and a second at Manawatu in his previous two starts. “He has been racing well but has a bad draw so it will be tough from out there for him, says Butcher. “If he can get handy enough he should stick on well but the two Hollis and Robertson horses (Two Eye See and Bet West) could be hard to beat.” Butcher’s final drive for Berger is Oceanic Art in Race seven, the Night of Champions Tickets On Sale Now Mobile Pace. The four-year-old mare most recently ran third at Manawatu after leading up before being worn down late to be beaten by Eastwood Dream by half a length. “She’s drawn well and meets a weaker field than what she has been racing and I think she’ll be a top three chance,” says Butcher. “I think Oceanic Art and Rockafilly are my best chances of the day.” Of his other drives Butcher also thinks Itbetterbenow for trainer Susan Branch in Race one, the Hire A Venue At Cambridge Raceway Handicap Trot, can feature in the placings. The gelding finished fifth here on Friday after a brief gallop in the home straight. “He steps well and has been improving with racing and I think he can feature in the first three with everything going well” says Butcher. Butcher also drives Dreams Are Bettor in Race three, and Sonsofthemerch in Race five. Race one gets underway at 2:14pm. View the full article

Selections for Cambridge today. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Aaron White Commentator Race 1 2.14pm 4 Trifolium 9 Keep It Klassy 2 Itbetterbenow 7 President Flynntin Race 2 2.44pm 5 Pixie 9 No Added Sugar 3 Luka Doncic 6 Peter Forsberg Race 3 3.19pm 11 Pandora 1 Delightful Chic 5 Classic Gold 13 Dom Toretto Race 4 3.49pm 3 Seaside Rose 10 Rockafilly 8 Mahia Dreamin 11 Tomalou Race 5 4.19pm 11 Lovemeto 8 Hughie Wallace 10 Del Shannon 6 Slainte Race 6 4.49pm 4 Two Eye See 2 Bet West 11 Prince Miki 6 Invisible Race 7 5.14pm 5 Benjamin Button 1 Whitfield 2 Oceanic Art 3 Ticking Over View the full article

Jonny Turner’s selections for Cromwell Race Jonny Turner Racing Journalist Race 1 12.07pm 3 Dignify 1 Whispering Majestic 2 Bob Barrelit 11 Lotus Franco Race 2 12.43pm 6 Miki’s Beauty 10 Cheer Me On 12 Breeny’s Rock N Roll 2 Racingmissgracie Race 3 1.08pm 2 Lorton Vale 3 Tane JJ 11 Hit The Lights 4 Nyla Race 4 1.33pm 2 Imperial Laz 1 Wehavtime 5 Bismarck Du Plessis 9 Ultimate Weapon Race 5 2.04pm 9 Fiery Bandito 2 Blithe 7 Son Of The Cleaner 8 Jordan Anne Race 6 2.35pm 1 Rakero Rocket 6 Rakamurph 4 Dennis Denuto 9 Vinita Rose Race 7 3.05pm 3 Nubliah Chamay 4 Hot Saucy Betty 5 Sheza Trendy One 7 Brianna Race 8 3.39pm 1 Arden’s Pursuit 3 Netherton Franco 8 Lucys Delight 7 Pounamu Race 9 4.04pm 4 Pinseeker 8 Done Rockn 10 Lester 7 Jordy Race 10 4.29pm 12 Maui 6 Sally Lindenny 11 One Two Menny 2 Pyramid Mystic Race 11 4.59pm 6 Rakero Rocket 1 Vinita Rose 11 Knockshanbally 5 Threebeersdeep View the full article

TOWER OF LONDON (IRE) (c, 4, Galileo {Ire}-Dialafara {Fr}, by Anabaa) gave the Coolmore partners a dramatic, last stride victory in the 3000-metre $2.5-million G3 Longines Red Sea Turf H. at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. It was jockey Ryan Moore's 18th ride and first win at the fledgling meeting, and trainer Aidan O'Brien's third runner and first winner, as well. The listed winner blew the break, and Moore steered him over to the fence, where they loitered for the majority of the race as Libyan Glass (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) raced at the head of affairs while pressed by Iron Barows (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) and Echt (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) perched in third. The strung-out field began to bunch midway on the last of three turns. Right about the time Iron Barows tackled his countrymate in earnest, Moore and Tower Of London began to shift around runners for their bid in desperate need of gaps and getting them, 500 metres from home. Enemy (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}), second in this race a year ago, opted for route closer to the inside under Richard Kingscote, and they seized the advantage as the Japanese contingent ran out of steam in the straight proper. G2 Yorkshire Cup S. hero Giavellotto (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) was also coming with a strong run and he rushed up to Enemy's throatlatch. That duo seemed to have the race at their mercy for a second or two, before Tower Of London responded gallantly to Moore's efforts, and unleashed a determined rally to pip Enemy by a head on the line. Giavellotto was a game third. Lifetime Record: 9-4-1-0. O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg. B-Lynch Bages, Ltd. & Camas Park Stud (Ire). T-Aidan O'Brien. J-Ryan Moore. Tower Of London gets there….just!! Aidan O'Brien's charge wins the Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap under Ryan Moore, although it wasn't plain sailing! A brilliant run from Enemy, too #TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ @netkeiba | @JRAVAN_info | @Ballydoyle | @thesaudicup pic.twitter.com/RIqQOsXHIf — Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 24, 2024 The post Galileo’s Tower Of London Pips Enemy In The Final Jump Of Red Sea Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sir Alex Ferguson, Ged Mason and Fred Done's SPIRIT DANCER (GB) (g, 7, Frankel {GB}–Queen's Dream {Ger}, by Oasis Dream {GB}) gilded his Middle Eastern sojourn with a closing victory in the $2-million G2 Howden Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Saturday. The blaze-faced bay stormed past the leaders to win handily, with Japan's Killer Ability (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) taking second for Japan about a half-length back. Calif (Ger) (Areion {Ger}) also made up some late ground to pass stretch leader Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) for third. A three-race winning streak culminated in York's G3 Strensall S. in August, and two starts later the gelding won the G2 Bahrain International Trophy in November. He was fourth in the G1 Jebel Hatta to Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) warming up for this on Jan. 26. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia HOWDEN NEOM TURF CUP-G2, $2,000,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH4yo/up, SH3yo/up, 2100mT, 2:07.10, gd. 1–SPIRIT DANCER (GB), 125, g, 7, Frankel (GB) 1st Dam: Queen's Dream (Ger), by Oasis Dream (GB) 2nd Dam: Quetena (Ger), by Acatenango (Ger) 3rd Dam: Quebrada (Ire), by Devil's Bag O-Done/Ferguson/Mason; B-Sir Alex Ferguson & Niall McLoughlin (GB); T-Richard Fahey; J-Oisin Orr; $1,200,000. Lifetime Record: GSW-Eng & Bhr, 25-8-6-2, $2,131,263. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Killer Ability (Jpn), 125, h, 5, Deep Impact (Jpn)–Killer Graces, by Congaree. O-U Carrot Farm; B-Northern Racing (Jpn); T-Takashi Saito; J-Cristian Demuro; $400,000. 3–Calif (Ger), 125, g, 5, Areion (Ger)–Cherry Danon (Ire), by Rock Of Gibraltar (Ire). (€95,000 RNA Ylg '20 BBASEP; €400,000 HRA '23 ARQSEP ). O-Victorious; B-Gestut Brummerhof; T-Fawzi Nass; J-Adrie de Vries; $200,000. Margins: 1, HF, NK. Also Ran: Luxembourg (Ire), Jack Darcy (Ire), Grocer Jack (Ger), Alooqaal (Ire), Astro King (Ire), Studley (Jpn), Starcat (GB), Hearts Concerto (Jpn), Bolthole (Ire), The Foxes (Ire). Click for the JCSA chart (R6) and video. WOW! It's another international success for Spirit Dancer who lands the Howden Neom Turf Cup for @RichardFahey, Oisin Orr and Sir Alex Ferguson at @thesaudicup meeting ! #TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/0Pn9xU3W4f — Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 24, 2024 The post Frankel’s Spirit Dancer Pounces In Neom Turf Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After spotting two American runners several lengths entering the King Abdulaziz Racecourse stretch, Forever Young launched a sustained rally to catch Book'em Danno in the final strides to secure a nose victory in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3). View the full article

UK trainer Michael Appleby, who burst onto the international scene with a win in the $1-million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint with Big Evs (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) last year, doubled up on the world stage with a victory in the $2-million G2 1351 Turf Sprint in Saudi Arabia by ANNAF (IRE) (h, 5, Muhaarar {GB}-Shimah, by Storm Cat). With Rossa Ryan aboard, Annaf found cover early and didn't waste an inch as he edged up throughout the running, finally slipping through the slimmest of seams to burst clear late and finish a half-length to the best. Japan's La La Christine (Jpn) (Mikki Isle {Jpn} was second while Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) was third. Last year's winner, Bathrat Leon (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), was slow away from the gates and never got involved. Last seen finishing second on the all-weather at Lingfield Feb. 4, Annaf closed out 2023 with a G3 John Guest Racing Bengough S. at Ascot in October. O-Fosnic Racing; B-Shadwell Estate Company Limited (Ire); T-Michael Appleby. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia SAUDI NATIONAL BANK 1351 TURF SPRINT-G2, $2,000,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH4yo/up, SH3yo/up, 1351mT, 1:17.88, gd. 1–ANNAF (IRE), 125, h, 5, by Muhaarar (GB) 1st Dam: Shimah (Hwt. 2yo Filly-Ire, SW & G1SP-Ire, $161,479), by Storm Cat 2nd Dam: Sayedat Alhadh, by Mr. Prospector 3rd Dam: Muhbubh, by Blushing Groom (Fr) (16,000gns HRA '21 TATOCT). O-Fosnic Racing; B-Shadwell Estate Company, Ltd. (Ire); T-Michael Appleby; J-Rossa Ryan; $1,200,000. Lifetime Record: GSW & G1SP-Eng, 26-8-3-3, $1,590,994. *1/2 to Mushir (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), SW-Eng & SP-UAE, $171,335. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–La La Christine (Jpn), 121, m, 6, Mikki Isle (Jpn)–Super Madame (Jpn), by Tanino Gimlet (Jpn). (¥18,900,000 Ylg '19 JBBAAUG). O-Fujii Kosan Co., Ltd.; B-; T-T. Saito; J-C. Demuro; $400,000. 3–Byline (GB), 125, g, 7, Muhaarar (GB)–Lauren Louise (GB), by Tagula (Ire). 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (140,000gns Ylg '18 TATOCT; 110,000gns HRA '20 TATOCT). O-Al Adiyat Racing; B- (GB); T-A. Smith; J-G. Mosse; $200,000. Margins: 3/4, 3/4, HF. Also Ran: Win Greatest (Jpn), Matilda Picotte (Ire), Aguri (Jpn), King Gold (Fr), Raaed (Ire), Jumby (Ire), Bathrat Leon (Jpn), Dr Zempf (GB), Art Power (Ire), Mysterious Night (Ire), Cold Front (GB). Click for the JCSA chart and video. ANNAF for !! A dream run up the rails under @Rossaryan15 in the G2 @snbalahli 1351 Turf Sprint. Huge congrats, @MickApplebyUK #TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/gFVWvpW8R9 — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Annaf Scrapes Paint to Win 1351 Turf Sprint in Riyadh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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The Japan contingent went two-for-two in the major races early on Saudi Cup Day as Koji Maeda's REMAKE (JPN) (h, 5, Lani-Sariel {Jpn}, by King Kamehameha {Jpn}) rallied late in the $1.5-million G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint to run down Steve Asmussen's Skelly (Practical Joke). Rider Yuga Kawada waited early before attacking in the stretch and sailed smoothly by while wide for a facile two-length win. Skelly, who was in the leading contingent early, saved second while top fellow American raider Bold Journey (Hard Spun) flashed home from the back for third. Pacesetting Jasper Krone (Frosted) was fourth in his first go on the dirt. Third in this race behind Elite Power (Curlin) and Gunite (Gun Runner) last year, Remake is trained by Japan's Shintani Koichi. He tried the 2023 G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen after his stint in Riyadh, finishing fifth, and has since been first or second in four starts spread between Japan and Korea prior to his Dirt Sprint score. O-Koji Maeda; B-North Hills Co Ltd (Jpn); T-Shintani Koichi. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia SPORTS BOULEVARD RIYADH DIRT SPRINT-G3, $1,500,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH/SH3yo/up, 1200m, 1:10.42, ft. 1–REMAKE (JPN), 126, h, 5, by Lani 1st Dam: Sariel (Jpn) (GSP-Jpn, $888,410), by King Kamehameha (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Shinko Nobby, by Nashwan 3rd Dam: Christabelle, by Northern Dancer O-Koji Maeda; B-North Hills Co Ltd; T-Koichi Shintani; J-Yuga Kawada; $900,000. Lifetime Record: GSW-Jpn & Kor, 16-8-3-2, $2,978,544. Werk Nick Rating: D+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Skelly, 126, g, 5, Practical Joke–Adande, by Bwana Charlie. ($250,000 Ylg '20 FTKSEP; $350,000 RNA 2yo '21 FTFMAR). O-Red Lane Thoroughbreds LLC; B-H Allen Poindexter (KY); T-Steve Asmussen; J-Ricardo Santana Jr; $300,000. 3–Bold Journey, 126, h, 5, Hard Spun–Polly Freeze, by Super Saver. ($75,000 RNA Ylg '20 KEESEP; $80,000 2yo '21 OBSAPR). O-Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable & Gary Barber; B-Fred W Hertrich III & John D Fielding (NY); T-Bill Mott; J-Joel Rosario; $150,000. Margins: 1HF, 1HF, 1. Also Ran: Jasper Krone, Cairama, Keiai Dorie (Jpn), Power of Beauty (Ire), Sunset Flash (Ire), Rebellious Stage, Tuz, Alfaisaleyah (GB). Click for the JCSA chart (R5). REMAKE!! #リメイク A brilliant ride from Yuga Kawada #川田将雅 sees Japan run down the Americans again to take out back-to-back Graded races on dirt.#TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/jyqH50pjyY — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Japan’s Remake Takes Riyadh Dirt Sprint appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A hot favorite on the international markets at 3-5, Susumu Fujita's FOREVER YOUNG (JPN) (c, 3, Real Steel {Jpn}–Forever Darling, by Congrats) had very little in his favor in the run of Satuday's G3 Boutique Group Saudi Derby, but he called upon his considerable talent in the final 150 meters and dropped his nose down on the wire just ahead of a very gallant Book'em Danno (Bucchero) in the 1600-meter contest. Forever Young, making his first start since winning the Listed Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki to announce his Kentucky Derby credentials, perhaps brushed the gate or was otherwise awkwardly away from stall nine, as US invader Bentornato (Valiant Minister) showed the way up front. Forever Young was immediately under the pump from Ryusei Sakai as he slipstreamed a four-wide Book'em Danno, who rated kindly just off the speed. The Pasco S. winner looked to be going great guns when he easily claimed Bentornato leaving the 400-meter pole, but Forever Young was sticking to his task entering the final furlong. Book'em Danno looked all over a winner with a sixteenth of a mile to travel, but he began looking for the line over a strip that can place a premium on stamina, and Forever Young took a successful dive at him at the line. Real Steel, a full-brother to the Yoshito Yahagi-trained globetrotter Loves Only You (Jpn), was being represented by his third group winner and first on the dirt. Tentative plans call for Forever Young to press on to Meydan for the G2 UAE Derby over 1900 meters in five weeks' time. Sales history: ¥98,000,000 ($720,603) Ylg '22 JHRAJUL. O-Susumu Fujita; B-Northern Racing; T-Yoshito Yahagi. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia BOUTIQUE GROUP SAUDI DERBY-G3, $1,500,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH/SH3yo, 1600m, 1:36.17 (NSR), ft. 1–FOREVER YOUNG (JPN), 121, c, 3, by Real Steel (Jpn) 1st Dam: Forever Darling (GSW, $217,545), by Congrats 2nd Dam: Darling My Darling, by Deputy Minister 3rd Dam: Roamin Rachel, by Mining (¥98,000,000 Ylg '22 JRHAJUL). O-Susumu Fujita; B-Northern Racing; T-Yoshito Yahagi; J-Ryusei Sakai; $900,000. Lifetime Record: MSW-Jpn, 4-4-0-0, $1,469,451. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Book'em Danno, 121, g, 3, Bucchero–Adorabella, by Ghostzapper. O-Atlantic Six Racing LLC; B-Gregory Kilka & Bright View Farm (NJ); T-Derek Ryan; J-Irad Ortiz Jr; $300,000. 3–Bentornato, 121, c, 3, Valiant Minister–Her Special Way, by Put It Back. ($45,000 Ylg '22 OBSOCT; $170,000 2yo '23 OBSMAR). O-Leon King Stable Corp; B-Tanma Corp (FL); T-Jose F D'Angelo; J-Luis Saez; $150,000. Margins: HD, 6, 5. Also Ran: Ajwadi (GB), Mashhur, Salam Alkhair, Saudi Neom, Oasis Boy (Arg), Almotahed (GB), Satono Phoenix (Jpn), Set Up (Jpn), Haayeet. Click for the JCSA chart (R4). FOREVER YOUNG #フォーエバーヤング!! Never in doubt, was it @_RYUSEI_0531 ?#TheSaudiCup | サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/OXtwK0BMJ6 — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Japan’s Forever Young Edges Book’em Danno In Another Saudi Derby Cliffhanger appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Rider Penalties M Cameron | Auckland 21 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 24 February). S Weatherley | Auckland 21 February; medical clearance required (subsequently received on 22 February). L Kauri | Wanganui 22 February; careless riding; suspended 23-29 February inclusive. C Dell | Wanganui 22 February; use of whip; fined $150. B Rogerson | Canterbury 23 February; careless riding; suspended 3-8 March inclusive. A Goindasamy | Canterbury 23 February; careless riding; suspended 3-8 March inclusive. A Balloo | Canterbury 23 February; use of whip; suspended 3-10 March inclusive. B May | Canterbury 23 February; use of whip; suspended 3-9 March inclusive. S Spratt | Matamata 24 February; careless riding; suspended 25 February – 8 March inclusive. B Jacobson | Matamata 24 February; use of whip; fined $500. N Downs | Cambridge jump outs 23 February (heard Matamata 24 February); failed to wear body protector; fined $500. M Singh | Otaki-Maori 24 February; careless riding; 4-10 March inclusive. R Elliot | Otaki-Maori 24 February; medical clearance required. Trainer Penalties L Saunders | Auckland 21 February; late into saddling enclosure; fined $50. G Opie | Matamata 24 February; late into saddling enclosure; fined $50. Horse Penalties DEEP PURPLE | Auckland 21 February; bled for 2nd occasion; ineligible to race in New Zealand. LA MEZQUITA | Auckland 21 February; lame; veterinary clearance required. BOSTON STRONG BOY | Wanganui 22 February; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. JACK MORRISON | Wanganui 22 February; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. DARKHAN ROAR | Canterbury 23 February; late scratching after escaping from gates; must complete trial. CLARE MONCRIEFF | Canterbury 23 February; cardiac arrhythmia; veterinary clearance required. VICTOR ROUGE | Canterbury 23 February; reluctant to leave barriers; must complete trial. SHAMPAGNE DANCER | Matamata 24 February; bled; stood down for 3 months and veterinary clearance required. Protest TO CATCH A THIEF | Matamata 24 February; caused interference; relegated from 2nd to 3rd. The post 19-25 February 2024 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

A thrilling victory for South Australia unfolded at the 2024 Oakleigh Plate as Shane & Cassie Oxlade-trained Queman held off a fierce challenge to claim the Group 1 title on Blue Diamond Stakes Day. Queman Wins the 2024 Oakleigh Plate in a Caulfield thriller. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. The Mint Lane gelding, taking a significant step up in class, displayed remarkable resilience to edge past Hypothetical in a photo finish. Queman, in excellent form, built upon his recent Listed W.J. Adams victory at the same track, extending his winning streak at Caulfield to two. Jockey Harry Coffey, who worked hard to reach the required weight, secured his second Group 1 win with an emotional post-race celebration. “I’ve won a Group 1, so I’ve had that feeling before, but I wanted to do it again so it wasn’t a fluke, so hopefully they flow on a bit now,” he said. The horses carrying the lightest weight dominated the podium, with Mornington Glory finishing a close third behind Hypothetical. Co-trainer Shane Oxlade, thrilled with the victory, acknowledged the family’s dedication to racing and highlighted the win’s significance as their first Group 1 success. He emphasized the joy of training a champion and achieving such a prestigious win. “Whether it’s Cassie or my other daughter Tamara, my wife, the whole family, we’re just battlers. We love racing, it’s been in our family all my life, it’s all I’ve done,” he told Racing.com. “I’ve had some nice horses but to get one to come here on Oakleigh Plate day and pull it off, it’s pretty special. “You get out of bed every day to train a good horse and to win a group race or a Group 1 is just the pinnacle of anything in our sport, isn’t it?” Full 2024 Oakleigh Plate results and finishing order can be found here. This page and the written content within it were partially generated using AI or automated technology and edited and verified by our editorial team. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. The post South Australian Upset: Queman Claims Thrilling Oakleigh Plate 2024 Victory appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Les Bridge’s Celestial Legend delivered a powerful late surge to claim a stylish victory in the 2024 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill Gardens. 2024 Hobartville Stakes winner Celestial Legend could be Group 1 Randwick Guineas bound. Photo: Steve Hart. The Dundeel colt, improving on his fifth-place finish at Randwick, showcased his potential in the $400,000 Group 2 race. With jockey Kerrin McEvoy timing his run perfectly, Celestial Legend ($8.50) surged to the lead with 150m remaining, securing a commanding 1.89-length victory. Bridge expressed his high regard for Celestial Legend, comparing him favourably to his The Everest winner Classique Legend. He believes the colt has significant room for improvement in the coming months. The spring’s Group 1 Golden Rose runner-up Encap ($6.50), trained by Gary Portelli, finished a commendable second, while Les Vampires ($9.50) from Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott completed the trifecta. These horses are also expected to be contenders in upcoming autumn races. The Hobartville Stakes serves as a crucial lead-up to the Group 1 $1 million Randwick Guineas (March 9th) over the mile. Jockey McEvoy is confident that the 1600m distance will suit Celestial Legend well, making him a serious threat in the Randwick Guineas this autumn. Following his dominant win, Celestial Legend’s odds for the Randwick Guineas have firmed significantly, placing him second favourite at $4.50 through Ladbrokes behind Chris Waller’s Militarize ($3.50). The last three-year-old to achieve the Hobartville Stakes – Randwick Guineas double was The Autumn Sun (2019). Celestial Legend now sets his sights on replicating this feat. Full 2024 Hobartville Stakes results and finishing order can be found here. This page and the written content within it were partially generated using AI or automated technology and edited and verified by our editorial team. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. The post Celestial Legend Shines in 2024 Hobartville Stakes, Aims for Randwick Guineas Glory appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Clinton McDonald‘s airborne filly Hayasugi defied her underdog status to etch her name in racing history, becoming only the second filly ever to sweep the Blue Diamond series and capture the prestigious Group 1 $2 million Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) after her lead-up wins in the fillies’ Preview and Prelude races. 2024 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Hayasugi was too good taking out the rare series’ treble. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. Hayasugi’s victory echoed the feat of Midnight Fever in 1987, solidifying her place among racing’s elite. Dismissed by many at 20/1 odds, the tenacious filly displayed remarkable grit to lead an all-filly first four in the juvenile’s feature, defying the dominance of colts and geldings. McDonald was ecstatic, praising Hayasugi’s “determined” and “tough” spirit. Jockey Jamie Kah, who narrowly missed victory with Revolutionary Miss two years ago, expressed disbelief at the filly’s ability to overcome challenges and secure the win. “I still can’t believe it,” she told Racing.com. “This filly, I don’t know how she does it. She gives them plenty of head start, she was wide again, she just finds a way. She’s just so tough. She’s amazing.” The race unfolded with Spywire leading the field initially, before Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott‘s Group 3 Widden Stakes winning filly Lady Of Camelot surged ahead at the 200m mark. However, Hayasugi ($16), with a brilliant final charge, overtook Lady Of Camelot to claim the coveted trophy. South Australian visitor Kuroyanagi on the back of a second in the Prelude completed the trifecta just ahead of the consistent Eneeza from the Moody/Coleman stable. Hayasugi’s historic win has opened the door for an even greater challenge: the Group 1 $4.92 million Golden Slipper Stakes in Sydney on March 23rd. Following in the footsteps of Sepoy (2011), she aims to become the first Blue Diamond winner in over a decade to achieve the coveted double. With her unwavering determination and McDonald’s guidance, Hayasugi’s journey promises to be one to watch. Click here for the full Blue Diamond Stakes race results in 2024. This page and the written content within it were partially generated using AI or automated technology and edited and verified by our editorial team. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. The post Hayasugi Makes History with 2024 Blue Diamond Treble appeared first on HorseRacing.com.au. View the full article

Revolutionary Miss ridden by Michael Dee wins the Catanach’s Jewellers Mannerism Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse on February 24, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Revolutionary Miss (+500) has continued her resurgence this campaign chalking up her fourth win of the preparation in the Group 3 Mannerism Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Michael Dee elected to take all luck out of the equation from stall eight on Saturday, gliding forward to sit outside the leader throughout the 1400m contest. It turned out to be a winning move in the end, as Wrote To Arataki (+1100) proved to be the only other speed influence in the race, allowing the daughter of Russian Revolution to gain the upper hand in the concluding stages. There was a late surge by the Ciaron Maher-trained Running By (+450) and well-supported Vagrant (+290) in the final 200m, but the race was already over, with Revolutionary Miss already off and gone with the prize. Eternal Flame (+300) was the only other unlucky runner, given very little chance when dragging back towards the rear of field, suggesting she is ready to win next time out. The ultra-consistent Revolutionary Miss proved too good in the end, however, as the Peter & Paul Snowden barn continue to place her perfectly this time in. 2024 Group 3 Mannerism Stakes Replay – Revolutionary Miss Co-trainer Peter Snowden was on course to discuss the win of his stable’s mare, giving insight that the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) would be the next target. “She’s a mare in good form and when mares get in good form they hold it and she’s doing exactly that right now,” said Snowden. “These sort of races suit her perfectly because they’re set weights races, she’s won about one-and-a-half million dollars in prize money now and she’s beating horses that are just going thorough the grades, I call them bread and butter races, they’re very important for her. “She’s got a tremendous record and it won’t be long before she goes to a sale and no doubt she’ll be worth a lot of money. “That’ll be her next target (Coolmore Classic), she deserves a crack at a decent race now, she’s earnt the right to be there, her ratings are up nice and high and she’ll be competitive. ‘If she gets a good draw, she can race on speed, she’s learnt to tough races out well now.” Michael Dee gave credit to his mount and her ability to switch off throughout her races as she builds to even bigger races in the autumn. “She’s a dream to ride,” said Dee. “she’s obviously a model of consistency, she’s better from a better gate where she can possie up just in behind them like we did last week. “Today it was a little bit of a question mark having to work up the hill to get the position we did but I felt pretty comfortable doing so and she won very comfortably in the end.” Revolutionary Miss has now been marked an $11.00 chance with online bookmakers for the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) on March 16. Horse racing news View the full article

Romantic Warrior fends off Luxembourg to claim Group 1 Hong Kong Cup. Setting the scene for the first showdown between the two most recent winners of the Hong Kong Derby (2000m), James McDonald concedes Voyage Bubble represents a serious challenge for Hong Kong’s ruling middle-distance champion Romantic Warrior in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. In the unique position of having ridden Sunday’s two leading combatants to Group 1 victory at their most recent starts, McDonald has telling faith in Romantic Warrior as Danny Shum’s flagbearer bids for a sixth triumph at the highest level. Resuming after a courageous success in the Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on 10 December, 132-rater Romantic Warrior remains the horse to beat, according to the New Zealander. “Romantic’s beaten most of these before, but he hasn’t beaten Voyage Bubble, he’s the new kid on the block, I suppose,” said McDonald, who was in the saddle when Voyage Bubble landed the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) at Sha Tin on 21 January. “Voyage Bubble’s got his own challenges taking on the ‘beast’ (Romantic Warrior) over 2000m. They’re both extremely good horses and both basically at the peak of their powers. “Voyage Bubble’s win in the Stewards’ Cup was great, and Romantic Warrior’s form is impeccable – winning the Cox Plate and Hong Kong Cup, beating a fantastic field in the Hong Kong Cup. “He’s drawn wide (barrier 11), but it is what it is. The Warrior will get it done.” Bidding to join Vengeance Of Rain and Designs On Rome as the only horses since the start of the century to win each of Hong Kong’s top-level 2000m races – the Hong Kong Gold Cup, Hong Kong Cup and FWD QEII Cup – Romantic Warrior will chase a fifth G1 under McDonald, who was also aboard in the 2023 Group 1 FWD QEII Cup, consecutive Hong Kong Cups (2022 and 2023) and a historic Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) triumph in Australia. “He’s had a few crowning moments and it would be nice to have this on the mantelpiece as well,” McDonald said of the Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup. “He’s such a good horse, I just love riding him. He’s just one of those horses who’s different to most. You just go to the races pretty much unfazed and you just get the job done nearly every time. You know he’s going to do his absolute best – and that makes two of us. “I just admire the horse. He’s an extremely good galloper, as tough as they come and I’ve got great respect for him.” Zac Purton, who rides Voyage Bubble for the first time since 2022, will start from barrier seven on Ricky Yiu’s charge, while Straight Arron, Beauty Joy, Champion Dragon, Five G Patch, Nimble Nimbus, Senor Toba, Sword Point, Money Catcher and Encountered complete a quality field. Sunday’s 10-race fixture at Sha Tin starts at 1pm with the Class 4 Citi Global Wealth Handicap (2000m). View the full article

Savaglee bolts past Poetic Champion to claim the Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m) at Matamata on Saturday. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A fruitless summer saw Savaglee slip under the radar in this season’s two-year-old crop, but that all changed with a brilliant upset victory in Saturday’s Group 3 Matamata Slipper (1200m) on his home track. The blue-blooded colt is by Savabeel out of Glee, who is a full-sister to the dam of Orchestral and a three-quarter-sister to the dam of Daffodil. Savaglee was bought by The Oaks Stud for $400,000 at Karaka last year, and he looked worth every cent of that purchase price with a scintillating four-length romp on debut at Trentham in October. But Savaglee went winless in all of his next three starts. He was slowly away in the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m), then worked too hard to circle the field and force a fast pace. Those efforts took their toll and he faded into fifth. He did things wrong and again did plenty of work in front when third at Pukekohe on Boxing Day, then ran a creditable fifth without all favours in the running in last month’s Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m). Savaglee went out as the $16 outsider in Saturday’s six-horse Slipper field. The market was dominated by fellow local Move To Strike, who was the $1.55 favourite to deliver an extraordinary tenth Matamata Slipper win for Te Akau Racing. But in the end it was all about Savaglee. Ridden by Sam Spratt for trainers Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard, Savaglee settled in fourth along the rail as the race broke up into three sets of pairs. Red Sea and Poetic Champion were side by side in the lead, followed by Move To Strike and Savaglee, with another couple of lengths back to Unbridled Joy and Full Force at the tail. Poetic Champion shook free of Red Sea at the home turn, with Move To Strike beginning to warm up down the outside and posing a threat. Poetic Champion was showing no sign of slowing down, however, and by halfway down the straight he had kicked away and looked the winner. But then Savaglee burst out of the pack with just over 100m remaining and swept up alongside Poetic Champion, and he gradually got the better of that rival through the final few strides to win by half a length. “He was really good and had a good turn of foot,” Spratt said. “He travelled beautifully on the bit and did everything really well.” The Oaks Stud’s general manager Rick Williams took special satisfaction from Savaglee joining a Matamata Slipper honour roll that also features stallions such as The Oaks Stud’s own Darci Brahma, along with the likes of Heroic Valour and Sword Of State. “It great to win a stakes race here at Matamata, especially being a colt and winning what has become a stallion-making race,” he said. “We paid a lot of money for him, he’s a lovely horse and Sam gave him a great ride.” Gerard was relieved to see Savaglee make a well-deserved return to winning form. “I’m very grateful to Rick Williams and The Oaks Stud for giving us the opportunity to train such a lovely colt,” she said. “It comes with a little bit of pressure – we realise how much they put into it and that they have plans for this colt, who was sensational winning on debut and has now won again after racing so well in the Karaka Millions. Hopefully between us in New Zealand and Mike in Australia, we can get the results they want. “He’s a Savabeel colt that is still getting there, but he’s shown very good ability. He learned a lot from Karaka Millions night and sat beautifully before showing a really good turn of foot today. “We can’t wait to get him up over 1400m and hopefully keep the good results coming.” Savaglee was bred by Waikato Stud, whose exciting first-season stallion Super Seth is the sire of runner-up Poetic Champion. Horse racing news View the full article

Queman ridden by Harry Coffey wins the Sportsbet Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield Racecourse on February 24, 2024 in Caulfield, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) Queman (+1600) produced a late burst to secure victory in the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, giving Shane & Cassie Oxlade their first Group 1 success as a training partnership. The Adelaide based galloper has continued to improve throughout the preparation, with this being his fourth win at start five of the campaign, slowly creeping through the grades to culminate in a tough Group 1 victory. The five-year-old son of Mint Lane had to fight off the canvas to secure the win, as Hypothetical (+1100) attempted to make every post a winner from the outset under Michael Dee, just being claimed in the shadows of the post. The race favourites were nowhere to be seen with 300m to travel, with the quinella pair clearing out on their respective rivals, while the likes of King’s Gambit (+290), Benedetta (+600) and Sghirripa (+600) never really looked like figuring in the finish. While Queman and Hypothetical sat down to fight it out, late runs did come, but it was all in vein as Mornington Glory (+4000) filled out the trifecta to give even more value to exotic players. 2024 Group 1 Oakleigh Plate – Queman It was an emotional win for the stable and as connections watched on in joy, Shane Oxlade spoke to the family achievement that unfolded before his eyes. “Whether it’s Cassie or my other daughter Tamara, my wife, the whole family, we’re just battlers, we love racing,” said Oxlade. “It’s been in our family all my life, it’s all I’ve done… I’ve had some nice horses but to get one come here on Oakleigh Plate day and pull it off, it’s pretty special. “You get out of bed every day to train a good horse and to win a group race or a group one is just the pinnacle of anything in our sport isn’t it? “I don’t know if it’ll change much in terms of more horses or less horses, to be honest it doesn’t worry me, I’m happy doing what I’m doing, we have twelve, fourteen, sometimes sixteen in work. It’s a really small team at home. “it’s just good for everyone, it’s a big kick.” Harry Coffey was happy to stick aboard the gelding after his last start victory and praised the camp for keeping him on to get a crack at Group 1 glory. “Racing family that probably haven’t had the fastest of horses,” said Coffey. “Albeit before today, massive effort from the Oxlade’s to have two genuine chances in this race and fortunately enough I was to be on one of them, obviously I won on him last start and I was quite taken with the win and I said to Shane when giving the colours back ‘why did you choose me’ and he goes ‘because I knew you’d try for me’ so I thought I’d better butter up and try again today. “I actually rode for Shane as a kid, funnily enough he bought an old broken down horse truck off my Dad when I was in my teens so whether it’s broken down every day since, I’m sure we’ve made up for it today.” Horse racing news View the full article