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Linda's Gift looks to continue her march to supremacy in California's long-distance female turf division Feb. 24 in the 1 1/4-mile, $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Manama Gold, a Louisiana-bred Star Guitar filly, won the UAE Oaks (G3) Feb. 23 in Dubai, earning a spot in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) if her connections want it.View the full article

Ahmed Foustok, the brother of the late Classic-winning owner Mahmoud Foustok, passed away at the age of 87, the Racing Post reported on Friday. The proprietor of Cedar Tree Stud in the UK, the Lebanese native celebrated group success with Brondesbury (Ire) (Welsh Saint {Ire}) and On Stage (GB) (Comedy Star), but his most well-known horse was Provideo (GB) (Godswalk) who won 16 races as a juvenile in 1984, equaling the UK record. Foustok also bred and raced In Excess (Ire) prior to selling that horse who would go on to Grade I glory in the U.S. and establish a sire line whose current top representative is Breeders' Cup winner Uncle Mo. The post Ahmed Foustok, Bred In Excess, Dies At 87 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as a Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Kentucky Derby Museum, speaks with BH news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.View the full article

Manama Gold, a Louisiana-bred Star Guitar filly, won the UAE Oaks (G3) Feb. 23 in Dubai, earning a spot in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) if her connections want it.View the full article

A race roughly more than 7,000 miles away helped jockey Cristian Torres land two prized mounts Feb. 24 at Oaklawn Park for two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox; program favorites West Omaha and Timberlake.View the full article

French rider Maryline Eon lifted the challenge trophy for the Invest Saudi International Jockeys Challenge at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Friday and secured the largest share of the prize-money. Saudi Arabia's multiple title-winning Camilo Ospina would finish second and visiting Brazilian rider Victoria Mota reached the final podium spot in third despite not managing a win on the evening. A brisk early start in the contest, which went down to the wire, saw Eon hold off all challengers late thanks to those early efforts, ending on 25 points from four rides. She claimed a runner-up finish in Round 1 behind Ospina on Altawhidi (KSA) and a victory in Round 2 over 1400m aboard Mo Aela (KSA). “I didn't know at first I'd won, I thought I would need to get points in the last race,” Eon said. “I'm very proud. I try every day to win races in France and ride against very good jockeys but to win this against the very best jockeys in the world–I'm very grateful.” Round 3 went to America as Luis Saez, last year's winner, struck with Pagan (Ire) in a turf sprint, and Round 4 was claimed by South African Rachel Venniker, who willed her mount Cliffs Of Fury (GB) over the line to claim the final points race. Saez and Venniker tied for fourth place. The post Maryline Eon Takes International Jockeys Challenge for France appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

'TDN Rising Star' and new stallion Mullion (Into Mischief), standing at Sequel New York in partnership with Juddmonte, reported his first mares in foal Friday according to a release by the farm. The full-brother to fellow 'Rising Star', GI Kentucky Derby winner and Juddmonte stallion Mandaloun has a pair of mares, Stillness (Constitution) and Rockin Emmzy (Tale of the Cat), confirmed in foal. Mullion stands at Sequel New York alongside Honest Mischief (Into Mischief), Keepmeinmind (Laoban), Fire At Will (Declaration of War), Freud (Storm Cat) and Mission Impazible (Unbridled's Song). The post Sequel New York’s Mullion Has First Mares In Foal appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

6th-SA, $65K, Msw, 4-5yo, 7f, 5:59 p.m. ET At $1.15 million as the ninth highest price taken during Keeneland's 2021 September Sale, Mayberry Farm signed the ticket on behalf of Lee and Susan Searing's CRK Stable to acquire THEISMANN (Quality Road). Sent to John Shirreffs, the colt initially began to drill late in his juvenile year, but was given time by the veteran conditioner when he had several minor setbacks as a 3-year-old. Ready to fire as an 8-1 shot on the morning-line, the bay was bred by Dixiana and is the first foal out of GSP Brielle's Appeal (English Channel). Unraced second dam Court of Appeal (Deputy Minister) is responsible for MGSW/MGISP Authenticity (Quiet American), who produced GI Arkansas Derby and GI Runhappy Malibu S. victor Charlatan (Spieghtstown). TJCIS PPS The post Saturday Insights: Pricey Quality Road Colt Finally Makes The Races At Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 24th 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, Horse Racing News 12 months ago Gold Trip on track for more riches in Peter Young Stakes Gold Trip has already climbed racing’s stairway to heaven, which is why part-owner Noel Greenhalgh isn’t getting his hopes up … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Tamworth best bets & quaddie tips | Sunday, February 26 Racing heads to Tamworth on Sunday afternoon where the Country Championship’s campaign rolls on. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Alice Springs racing tips, odds & quaddie | Saturday 25/2/2023 What Alice Springs Races Where Pioneer Park Racecourse – Stuart Hwy, Connellan NT 0870 When Saturday, February 25, 2023 First … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Matamata racing preview & quaddie tips | February 25, 2023 Matamata will host a nine-race program this Saturday afternoon. HorseBetting’s Lance King has provided his best bets for the meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Ballarat best bets & quaddie tips | February 26, 2023 Ballarat Turf Club is the destination for racing in Victoria on Sunday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and quaddie … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Punt Drunk: Shalatin heads to Singapore! This week’s edition of Punt Drunk takes a look into the recent form of James McDonald, as well as a … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Sheeza Belter looking to bounce back in Surround Stakes Part-owner Justin Warwick has promised Sheeza Belter will put up a stronger showing in the Surround Stakes at Randwick on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Paddock beckons Pier Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) winner Pier will return to New Zealand on Sunday after finishing eighth in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Elliot favoured for home Group One Northern hoop Ryan Elliot will head home to Horowhenua this weekend where he is favoured to bring home the lion’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Alice Springs reeling from shock exit of top trainer Lisa Whittle Alice Springs racing has been rocked following the departure of leading trainer Lisa Whittle after 25 years in the Red … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Adkins answers Wexford’s Derby call Australian jockey Andrew Adkins has answered the call of trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott and will cross the Tasman … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Zackey hoping to bid farewell in style Craig Zackey has regrettably called time on his brief and highly successful riding stint in New Zealand that included a … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Fownes hopeful Galaxy Witness can fire in Hong Kong Classic Cup Teaming with Blake Shinn in pursuit of more elite race success, Caspar Fownes hopes Galaxy Witness can defy stamina concerns … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 24, 2023 Horse Racing on Friday, February 24 will feature seven meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Canberra Mile Day betting tips & quaddie picks | Friday 25/2/2022 It is Canberra Mile Day at the nation’s capital on Friday, with the running of the $150,000 event the highlight … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Blinkers to sharpen up Castlereagh Kid for Autumn Classic Castlereagh Kid will have blinkers applied for the first time in his step up to stakes company on Saturday in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago ‘Open’ Blue Diamond could favour Godolphin outsiders There will be two Godolphin runners line up in Saturday’s $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, with Daumier and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ascot racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, February 26 HorseBetting brings you best bets and quaddie selections for Saturday’s WA metro meeting at Ascot, including picks in the featured … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Randwick race-by-race preview & best bets | Saturday 26/2/2022 Group 1 racing returns to Sydney on Saturday with two high-quality races headlining a terrific 10-race program at Royal Randwick … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Caulfield racing tips & quaddie picks | Blue Diamond Stakes Day Caulfield Racecourse is scheduled to host a bumper nine-race card on Saturday afternoon and Horsebetting’s Victorian form analyst presents his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville tips, odds & value bets | Saturday, February 26 HorseBetting’s South Australian form analyst brings you his top tips, best value bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Lofty Strike pulls up lame ahead of Blue Diamond Stakes With just two days until the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at Caulfield, one of the more fancied runners, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 24, 2022 Five 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 First-up star Minhaaj ‘ready to go’ in Oakleigh Plate First-up specialist Minhaaj will be hoping to spoil Marabi’s party when they contest the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Fa Fa, Cheerful Days dead-heat in DBS x Manulife Million Challenge Sharing the limelight with Zac Purton and Karis Teetan four-timers, Cheerful Days has crowned a season of stunning progress to … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Third time’s a charm for Miss Ella It was a case of third time’s a charm for Miss Ella when she was a convincing winner of the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Jones enjoying change of pace Mark Jones is fast becoming a galloping convert. The highly regarded harness racing trainer and 2003 world champion reinsman racked … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Spotlight on Rockstar in Group One mile Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is looking forward to dodging top sprinting mares Levante and Entriviere as she attacks the Group … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Quality mare Showoroses set to bloom again Improved track conditions on Saturday will greatly enhance the prospects of talented mare Showoroses at Matamata where she will bid … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Doomben Tips & Quaddie Selections | Saturday, Feburary 26 2022 Listed racing returns to Queensland this Saturday, with the running of the Tattersall’s Member’s Cup the feature race on a … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago NSW Racing Receives Prize Money Boost Racing NSW has announced significant prize money boosts for a host of country and metropolitan races, including the Group One … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Mugatoo’s Owners Sweat On Mile Wildcard The lure of a shot at the $5 million All-Star Mile has convinced connections of Mugatoo to keep him on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Poland Ready To Annex Australian Guineas As a trainer who has won almost 50 Group One races, Mike Moroney has a strong handle on a horse’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Star Filly Putting Payne Back Up In Lights Montefilia will be one of the headline acts when she kicks off her Australian Oaks campaign in the Surround Stakes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Pakenham top tips, value bets & best odds | Thursday 25/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping experts bring you the best tips, value bets and latest odds for Pakenham Racing Club’s twilight meeting on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Wyong racing tips, best bets & odds | Thursday 25/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping experts bring you the best tips, value bets, top odds and our quaddie selections for Wyong’s race meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Eagle Farm betting preview, top tips & odds | Thursday 25/2/2021 HorseBetting’s top tipping experts bring the betting preview for Eagle Farm Racecourse’s meeting on Thursday, February 25, 2021. Find all … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Llanacord seeking ultimate Oaks tribute Stephen Nickalls hopes to get exciting three-year-old filly Llanacord to the Group 1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Heathcote contesting fine over foul-mouthed rant Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the major stories in racing at the moment, including the fallout from … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Aethero pleases Fownes, Classique Legend continues to progress Gun sprinter Aethero pleased trainer Caspar Fownes at Sha Tin yesterday morning (Tuesday, 23 February) as he ramped up his … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Grateful Heart, Scores Of Fun bid for Million Challenge glory Championship-leading trainer John Size is placing his faith in Scores Of Fun’s exceptional resilience as the sprinter shapes to bid … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Group One winner retired Group One winner Julius has been retired. It’s not the first time the Swiss Ace nine-year-old has entered the retirement … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Richardson chasing hometown feature with Bonny Lass Matamata trainers Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall head to their local meeting on Saturday with talented yet unassuming filly Bonny … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Surprise package for novice breeder When Tracey Schroeder bought herself an ‘old plodder’ to ride and potter around with, she got a lot more than … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Auckland Cup likely for Sinarahma Allan Sharrock will be hoping it’s a case of like mother, like daughter, if Sinarahma lines-up in the Group 1 … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Options open for Star Missile’s next run The Blamey Stakes and Shaftesbury Avenue Stakes are two of the options for Star Missile before he heads to the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce to make Chipping Norton impact Dual Group One winner Fierce Impact will be out to force his way into the All-Star Mile with a good … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Catalyst ready to draw blood in Guineas Trainer Clayton Chipperfield says Catalyst will be at his peak for the Australian Guineas and believes the weight scale and … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ben Currie to face District Court trial Queensland trainer Ben Currie has been committed to stand trial on fraud allegations in the Toowoomba District Court … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Noble savours special win Vernazza’s victory in the Group 2 J Swap Contractors Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) was a special moment in the career … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kerr surprised by Blue Diamond day pattern Track manager Jason Kerr admits he was surprised by the way the Caulfield track played on Blue Diamond day … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Shark opens favourite for Chipping Norton New Zealander Te Akau Shark is favourite in first markets for the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gem of Scotland heads to Doomben Three-year-old filly Gem Of Scotland will miss a race at Toowoomba and resume at Doomben as she prepares for The … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Luke Currie has surgery after Valley fall Luke Currie has had surgery for an injury to his C7 vertebra suffered when he fell from a horse past … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Zoustyle to resume in Maurice McCarten Brisbane sprinter Zoustyle is likely to have one trial before resuming in the Maurice McCarten Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Golden Sixty wins Classic Cup in Hong Kong Golden Sixty has won the Hong Kong Classic Cup in his bid for a clean sweep of the four-year-old series … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Richard Johnson nearing racing return Champion British jumps jockey Richard Johnson is nearing a return to riding after being out of action with a broken … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Two for Kim Waugh in Provincial C’ship Trainer Kim Waugh has two horses qualified for the Provincial Championship final after Safada beat Spring Charlie at Hawkesbury … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winx primed for fourth Chipping Norton Trainer Chris Waller has no reason to think Winx will falter in her bid for a fourth Chipping Norton Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Newmarket option for Santa Ana Lane return Multiple Group One winner Santa Ana Lane could make his return in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington, the scene of … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Another Boom filly to make debut Impressive barrier trial winner Sugar Boom is ready to make her debut at Doomben but trainer Tony Golland has yet … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fiesta to keep winning feeling in Surround Fiesta will have her second attempt at Group One level in the Surround Stakes trying to go one better than … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lindsay Park with three Guineas chances Amphitrite, Hawkshot and Long Leaf will represent Lindsay Park in the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Horses sent to Asia from Toowoomba Queensland’s Grandview Stud has opened a new pathway from Toowoomba Airport to send horses to Asia after quarantine … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Allan Reardon to inspect Ipswich track Racing Queensland’s official track walker Allan Reardon will inspect the Ipswich track before the rescheduled meeting after a controversial cancellation … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Stallion Sebring dies of heart attack Leading stallion Sebring, winner of the 2008 Golden Slipper, has died aged 13 of a heart attack at Widden Stud … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Gailo Chop wins Peter Young Stakes Seven-year-old Gailo Chop has stamped himself as the horse to beat in the Australian Cup with a dominant win in … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Danny Williams with two C’ship runners Local trainer Danny Williams has dominated the finish of the Country Championship heat at Goulburn, with Kopi Luwak and Pumpkin … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Russian Revolution wins Oakleigh Plate Russian Revolution has racked up his second Group One win in a tight finish to the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winning the Blue Diamond a family affair Two racing families have combined to win the $1.5 million Blue Diamond Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Perizada aims higher after Rosehill win Canberra-based mare Perizada is chasing more group-level success after making a victorious trip to Rosehill for co-trainers Ron Weston and … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kementari wins Hobartville battle Godolphin colt Kementari has lived up to his billing in the Hobartville Stakes on his way to the Randwick Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Written By dominant in G1 Blue Diamond Written By, trained by Grahame Begg and ridden by Jordan Childs, has remained unbeaten with a dominant win in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Daysee Doom in narrow Millie Fox win Daysee Doom has prevailed in a close finish to the Group Two Millie Fox Stakes to give trainer Ron Quinton … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winning Rosehill comeback for I Am Excited Sprint specialist I Am Excited opened her latest campaign in style with a impressive late burst propelling the filly to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Silent Sedition wins second Mannerism The addition of blinkers to Silent Sedition have proven a good move after the mare raced to a dominant win … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago More Energy claims Parramatta Cup A friendly barrier draw has set the foundation for Jason Coyle-trained gelding More Energy to nab the Listed Parramatta Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Japanese imports go one-two in Futurity Japanese imports Brave Smash and Tosen Stardom have given trainer Darren Weir the quinella in the Group One Futurity Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Written By storms home to win Blue Diamond Written By has stormed home to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brave Smash wins Futurity at Caulfield Trainer Darren Weir has scored the quinella at Caulfield, with favourite Brave Smash beating Tosen Stardom by half a length … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Show The World headed towards third Group 1 Auckland Cup Show the World has earned another chance to emulate his dam Bazelle, whose two Group One wins featured a 2005 … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sunlight has hard-fought win over Estijaab Magic Millions winner Sunlight has continued to show her class with a hard-fought win over Estijaab in the Group Two … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Devise breaks through for first group 1 in Haunui Farm WFA Classic Good things come to those who wait as the connections of Devise found at Hastings on Saturday. A multiple black … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Summer Sham goes all the way at Caulfield After a quick beginning, Summer Sham didn’t give her rivals a look in with a strong all-the-way win in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hawkes Racing quinella in Zeditave Stakes Overshare has claimed the second stakes race win of his career, beating stablemate Wild Heart in the Group Three Zeditave … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Cellarman’s stamina shows in Rosehill win Tireless Chris Waller-trained gelding Cellarman has ticked off the sixth win of this preparation with a dominant run at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Spanish Whisper wins 2018 Group 2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes Peter and Dawn Williams will please rival trainers if they play the waiting game with Spanish Whisper. The husband and … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Valiant Spirit lands city win at Caulfield Trainer Daniel Williams has landed his maiden city victory, with Valiant Spirit leading throughout in the Autumn Classic at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Homesman makes winning Australian debut The imported Homesman could have earned a crack at the Australian Cup with a narrow win in his Australian debut … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sandbar acquaints himself with Rosehill Golden Slipper candidate and unbeaten colt Sandbar has had a race-day gallop before his next assignment in the Skyline Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Northam coy on Try A Lil Harder step up Try A Lil Harder has won at Rosehill but trainer Rod Northam isn’t yet convinced she can step up in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Cote D’Or resumes with a win ahead of G1 conquest SMART mare Cote D’Or opened her Group One campaign in perfect fashion on Saturday. The highly-regarded five-year-old successfully resumed at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Launceston tips & full form for Sunday, February 25 IT is the Group 3 Vamos Stakes (1400m) Day at Launceston on Sunday and an interesting card of racing awaits … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Bosson’s Sword Of Osman call dead on the money JOCKEY Opie Bosson’s judgment was again emphasised at Matamata where Sword Of Osman distanced his rivals. Te Akau’s stable jockey … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago John Moore hoping for a Werther to deliver his hat trick Werther will attempt to give trainer John Moore a rare hat-trick in Sunday’s (25 February) Group 1 Hong Kong Gold … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Morphettville market movers for Saturday, February 24 SOUTH Australian racing is at Morphettville this Saturday and the punters have made their moves at the event. The premier … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Rosehill market movers for Saturday, February 24 SYDNEY hosts a huge race-card today as Rosehill gears up for a big autumn of racing. The punters have made … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Ruler Of Sharjah Trophy to finish season with bang Saturday is not only the sixth and final meeting of the Sharjah season, but also the best. It features both … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Caulfield market movers for Saturday, February 24 IT is Blue Diamond Stakes Day and the punters have rallied around the Caulfield card. There’s nine races to get … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Options for Snitz after wash-out Trainer Matt Dunn has several options for three-year-old Snitz who has missed a vital run at Doomben … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Teetan: Fifty Fifty has more to give in Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Fifty Fifty stepped up to the plate last time with a debut Group 1 performance packed full of merit and … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago Pakistan Star, Time Warp in shape ahead of Hong Kong Gold Cup Pakistan Star is behaving like a model athlete these days, but despite the once recalcitrant galloper’s apparent reformation, stablemate Time … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Two scratchings from Blue Diamond Ollivander has failed a veterinary test and been scratched from the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes along with Native Soldier … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Doomben meeting called off after 135mm The Doomben race meeting has been called off after 135mm of rain soaked the track … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mark Purdon confident Lazarus can rise in the 2017 Miracle Mile BOOM pacer Lazarus will be aiming to become the first horse to win the Miracle Mile from outside barrier five … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Turn Me Loose aims for second Futurity win New Zealander Turn Me Loose will be striving to win the Futurity Stakes for the second straight year when he … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Menari to miss Skyline Stakes Pre-race favourite Menari has been scratched from the Skyline Stakes after cutting his top lip … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jukebox scratched from Blue Diamond Leading Blue Diamond contender Jukebox has been scratched following an inspection by three vets ahead of the race at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Clarry Conners eyeing another Slipper Four-time Golden Slipper winning trainer Clarry Conners is looking to qualify Torvill for the race via the Sweet Embrace Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Attention to take on older horses in G1 Three-year-old colt Attention is in line to contest Group One races on two consecutive weekends, starting with the weight-for-age Futurity … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sprint outsider not making up the numbers Ready Sunshine may be the $201 outsider in the Oakleigh Plate but trainer Ryan Balfour says the gelding is not … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lady Jetsetter back to Doomben A long wait to get the right race for Lady Jetsetter could finally pay dividends for trainer Liam Birchley at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Caulfield outing to help Abbey Marie Trainer Mick Kent says Abbey Marie still has a bit of a tummy on her and will benefit from her … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx the star of the show on the track Winx is the centre of attention on the racetrack but at home she likes to be left alone … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Golden Slipper hope Menari scratched from Skyline Stakes MENARI will have to wait another week to book his Golden Slipper spot after he was scratched from this Saturday’s … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Snowdens after another Blue Diamond Peter Snowden will be chasing a fourth Blue Diamond win as a trainer, and second in partnership with his son … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tally ticking along well for Peter Young After a pleasing first-up placing over 1600m at Caulfield, Godolphin-owned gelding Tally steps up to 1800m and weight-for-age in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Amanda Elliott elected Chair of VRC After assuming the role of acting chair of the VRC following the departure of Michael Burn, Amanda Elliott has been … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Star jockeys to compete in Blue Diamond This year’s Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield will feature two star overseas jockeys, Joao Moreira and Ryan Moore … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lindsay Park tackle Oakleigh Plate head on The Lindsay Park stable has the Group One bases covered including three runners in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago John Thompson two-handed in Guy Walter First Seal and Zanbagh represent the John Thompson stable in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Queensland chief harness steward fired Queensland’s chief harness racing steward David Farquharson has been dismissed after an investigation into a complaint … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Robbie Fradd to boost Sentimental Prince Trainer Tony Gollan believes Sentimental Prince will return to form at Doomben where he will be reunited with jockey Robbie … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moore bullish about Able Friend in Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup JOHN Moore is never shy when it comes to showing confidence in his runners, but the Hong Kong-based horseman is … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lasqueti Spirit continues preparation towards Australian Oaks IT can be easy to overlook the subplots of Saturday’s Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes with protagonist Winx stealing most … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago The Championships beckons for Marc Quinn-trained colt Cogliere THE Country Championships qualifiers head to Taree this Sunday as some of the best country runners in the land strive for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jukebox in doubt for Blue Diamond Leading Blue Diamond contender Jukebox will undergo a second vet check ahead of the race with vets unhappy with the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Old friends combine with Tyzone at Doomben Trainer Lawrie Mayfield Smith has high hopes for new stable acquisition Tyzone at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Capitalist to stand for $55,000 Newgate Farm has announced Golden Slipper winner Capitalist will stand his first season at stud for a service fee of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Impressive campaign earns Profiler a shot at Championships BALLINA galloper Profiler has put his name forward for the NSW Country Championships with an impressive win at the Gold … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Snowden lines up Daisy’s Joy for Australian Oaks bid PETER Snowden has named Daisy’s Joy as his preferred ATC Australian Oaks filly after the trainer rated the John Singleton-owned … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Revolving Door connections stoked despite missing Blue Diamond Connections of Revolving Door have earned some compensation for missing a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes with a Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago James McDonald sticks with Hartnell in Chipping Norton Hartnell makes his return against Australia’s best racehorse on Saturday at Randwick after an indifferent spring 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Paradise Farms and David Staudacher's grade 1-placed The Wine Steward returned to the work tab at Gulfstream Park Feb. 17 for trainer Mike Maker after a four-month respite.View the full article

Trainer Jeffrey Englehart will not face sanctions after the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit determined that he was not responsible for a positive clenbuterol finding from a November 2023 test of one of his horses.View the full article

In the previous four runnings of the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup, American-based horses have–surprisingly–passed the post in first on a single occasion while finishing second on each occasion. That 'victory' came in the much-discussed inaugural running in 2020, a result that seems likely to soon be overturned, albeit to the benefit of another American horse. So, even though the U.S. is the epicenter of world dirt racing, its five representatives this year arguably still have something to prove when a field of 14 loads the gate around 12:40 p.m. ET Saturday afternoon. And it's anything but a fait accompli that one of them gets their picture taken in the King Abdulaziz winner's enclosure a short time thereafter. We will analyze America's chances in these pages and will have a look at the runners from defending champion Japan, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, plus previews for Saturday's five other group races back in TDN Europe. White Abarrio (Race Day) looks to become the first winner of the GI Breeders' Cup Classic to double up in Riyadh and races first-up since his defeat of the re-opposing Derma Sotogake (Jpn) (Mind Your Biscuits) at Santa Anita on the first Saturday of November. The 5-year-old really came to life at the back end of 2023, powering home in the Whitney prior to his Classic effort. “We thought we had a chance of beating a couple of horses in the [Whitney],” trainer Rick Dutrow, Jr. told the Saudi Cup notes team earlier this week. “We weren't expecting or hoping to beat Cody's Wish (Curlin), but two turns at Saratoga might not have been Cody's Wish's game, who knows, so we said we'd take a chance. He continued, “But I never got to breeze him for the race, so we were like 10 days without breezing and you just show up. But we did breeze him the morning of [the race] and Irad [Ortiz] happened to be there watching. It wasn't my plan, I wasn't even there, I was on my way up because I had to train at Belmont but Irad caught it and he was wondering if we were going to scratch!” laughed the trainer. “When I knew that we were coming here, it was like 11 days before we came and I was like man, they are playing into our hands because we don't need to breeze him,” the conditioner continued. “We can play the same game and right now I feel that he is over the trip and he's himself now.” White Abarrio, who will carry the red-and-white silks of Prince Faisal Bin Khaled Bin Abdulaziz, has saddle cloth 14, but gate one, and he'll want to leave there running to be handy to a pace that maps above-average quick. Dutrow has expressed his intention to blow out his charge on race morning. “' !” HRH Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, co-owner of WHITE ABARRIO, looks ahead to the 2024 G1 Saudi Cup. #TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/kTuPC1QMgC — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 23, 2024 National Treasure is one of three in the race for Quality Road, who accounted for 2022 Saudi Cup stunner Emblem Road. The $500,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga grad employed front-running tactics to take out last year's GI Preakness S. and nearly pulled off the upset when ridden the same way in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile last November. But the 4-year-old showed a bit of a rating gear when last seen in the GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational S., as he shook free into the final furlong and held the rallying Senor Buscador (Mineshaft) in the run to the line. “He has a good post to work from in seven,” said Jimmy Barnes, assistant to trainer Bob Baffert. “This is our fifth runner in this race, we have been second three times (Charlatan, 2021, Country Grammer, 2022-23), so we are hoping to make the breakthrough.” Senor Buscador figures to sit a good trip from gate four beneath Junior Alvarado. Reigning GI Pennsylvania Derby winner Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming) may have been out of his depth in the Classic, as he was a beaten horse a long way from home, but this 1800-meter trip figures to suit him much better. He was a convincing winner of the GIII Louisiana S. when last seen Jan. 20, but those immediately behind that day made no impact in the GIII Mineshaft S. last weekend. “I think he's more suited from a mile [1600m] to a mile and an eighth [1800m] and the one turn should be ideal for him,” jockey Florent Geroux said. “It's a very deep race. I've been on him many times before, I know him very well, the work rider has done a perfect job and I'll leave it to them.” Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft) is the least-likely among the five U.S. horses, but did post a 109 Beyer in wiring the GII Cigar Mile H. back in December. “It's all about winning,” said trainer Dallas Stewart. “If you're not in it to win, you best stay home and if you don't want to be in great races like this, you ought to go do something else.” The post The Avengers: Five Americans Look To Take Back Saudi Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Road to the Kentucky Oaks goes through Florence, Ky., when Turfway Park stages the March 1 Cincinnati Trophy Stakes. The $150,000, one-mile race on Tapeta drew a capacity field of 12, plus two also-eligibles.View the full article

by Alan Carasso, Heather Anderson & Jill Williams Following the Thursday scratching of Meisho Hario (Jpn) (Pyro), Japan is left with a team of four as they look for back-to-back victories in the world's richest horserace, the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. After fielding five starters in the first three runnings of the 1800-metre contest–a pair of sixth-place efforts were the best they could do–no fewer than a half-dozen jetted in from the Land of the Rising Sun 12 months ago, and the results were more than anyone could have reasonably expected. Panthalassa (Jpn) (Lord Kanaloa {Jpn}) made all from gate one, as his compatriots filled third, fourth and fifth placings. And, if anything, those on site this week are a collectively classier bunch. Like Mishriff (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), Derma Sotogake (Jpn) (Mind Your Biscuits) will try to parlay a placing in the G3 Saudi Derby into Saudi Cup success. The G2 UAE Derby winner and GI Kentucky Derby sixth, the chestnut was audaciously spotted first-up for six months in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic and was getting to White Abarrio (Race Day) before time ran out. He reportedly suffered an eye injury in transit, and while connections can't be completely sure he'll run his race, the signs remain positive. “The horse has got more mature, stronger I think,” said jockey Christophe Lemaire. “He knows the place so he was more focused on what he had to do this morning. He was very smooth, reacting very well when I put him a little bit under pressure. He was actually very good. He looks happy here so I'm very confident.” Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) took advantage of his only previous trip to the Middle East to plunder last year's G1 Dubai World Cup and was scarcely disgraced in the Classic when fifth. He exits a defence of his title in the G1 Tokyo Daishoten at Ohi just 56 days after the Santa Anita effort, demonstrative of the toughness he's show over the past two seasons. “He is very settled in and is fit and ready now,” said Masakazu Fukami, assistant to trainer Noboru Takagi. Lemon Pop (Lemon Drop Kid) is Japan's reigning champion dirt galloper and earned his ticket to the Saudi Cup when overcoming the dreaded outside gate to take out the G1 Champions Cup at Chukyo on Dec. 8. While he controlled things from the front, getting there this time around is going to prove tricky, though he did win the G1 February S. from off the speed. “We've enormous confidence in our jockey [Ryusei Sakai], in our last race we drew the very outside and a horse had never won from that position before,” Godolphin Japan President Harry Sweeney said at Wednesday's draw. “Lemon Pop overcame those odds. He's going to have to do it again but we'll see how it goes. It's a big ask for Lemon Pop, we're respectful of all.” Crown Pride (Jpn) (Reach the Crown {Jpn}) was a decent fifth in this last year and the 2022 G2 UAE Derby hero continued his world travels by outclassing his rivals by 10 lengths in the G3 Korea Cup at Seoul last September before disappointing when only 11th at Chukyo. The home team had just six runners in the first three Saudi Cups–including the victorious Emblem Road (Quality Road)–and for the second year running is represented by four entrants. Defunded (Dialed In) was a dual Grade I winner for Bob Baffert in the States, but was recently acquired privately by Muhaideb Abdullah A Almuhaideb and makes his first start since finishing runner-up in defence of his title in the GI Awesome Again S. in late September. Former Baffert inmate Carmel Road (Quality Road) ran them off their feet in the King Faisal Cup over a mile Jan. 13, while the most intriguing of the locals is Power in Numbers (Girvin), winner of four from five in Saudi, including the Jan. 27 King's Cup over course and distance, where he had Scotland Yard (Quality Road) a half-length back in second. The latter gained a run with the withdrawal of Meisho Hario. Isolate (Mark Valeski), last year's G2 Godolphin Mile hero, is the lone representative from the nearby United Arab Emirates and was last seen annexing the G2 Al Maktoum Cup at Meydan on Dec. 29. He tries nine furlongs for the first time Saturday. He drew into the Saudi Cup once Aidan O'Brien re-routed Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) for Saturday's G2 Neom Turf Cup. –Alan Carasso Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick? John and Thady Gosden trained subsequent multiple Group 1 winner Mostahdaf (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) to an explosive seven-length drubbing of the G3 Neom Turf Cup field in 2023, and the father-son training duo are back for more with Jack Darcy (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), this time in the upgraded $2-million 2100-metre Group 2 over the King Abdulaziz grass course on Saturday. Formerly trained by Paul and Oliver Cole, the French group winner was a 266,667gns pickup for Prince Faisal bin Khaled bin Abdulaziz out of the Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale. The 5-year-old gelding ran out of steam to take eighth in the G2 Prix du Conseil de Paris in October. “All good,” co-trainer Thady Gosden said. “He did some nice exercise on the dirt and so far his prep has gone as we would have hoped.” The Coolmore partners' Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) is a three-time Group 1 winner for trainer Aidan O'Brien. He was only a nose shy of added top-level victory number four in his final run of the season in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup on Dec. 10. Spirit Dancer (GB) (Frankel {GB}) had German Pattern scorer Calif (Ger) (Areion {Ger}) well in his wake in the G2 Bahrain International Trophy S. in November. The G3 Strensall S. hero, who races for a partnership including Sir Alex Ferguson, was a solid fourth to Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) in the G1 Jebel Hatta warming up for this on Jan. 26. Trainer Richard Fahey said of the son of Frankel, “He did a very nice piece of work there last week. We'll have no excuses for him in terms of his preparation.” King Power Racing's The Foxes (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), a dual Pattern winner and fast-finishing second in the GI Belmont Derby Invitational S. last year, adds some intrigue to the race. The Andrew Balding trainee was a close third in his seasonal opener, an all-weather conditions race near the end of January. “He's got here in great form,” training representative Anna Lisa Balding said. “We're delighted with his position in gate six and Oisin Murphy is back on and he rides him so well.” Naturally Japan has thrown their weight behind a trio of runners in this undercard affair, and leading them is Carrot Farm's Killer Ability (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). The G1 Hopeful S. winner rallied mildly to take fourth over 2000 metres in the G2 Chunichi Shimbun Hai on Dec. 9, a race he won in 2022. The added real estate could be right up his alley, and he partners with Cristian Demuro from stall five. –Heather Anderson Japan's Bathrat Leon Aims to Defend 1351 Turf Sprint Title Thrust onto the international stage in 2022 when he captured the G2 Godolphin Mile in Dubai, Bathrat Leon (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) kicked off a landmark day for his home country in 2023 when he won the G3 1351 Turf Sprint–which has been upgraded to a Group 2 this year worth $2 million and is now presented by Saudi National Bank–as the first of three Japanese-bred and -trained group winners on the Saudi Cup card. He's back this year for an attempt to defend his title in the 1,351-metre, or about 6 3/4-furlong, event. Yoshito Yahagi's assistant Yusaku Oka indicated Bathrat Leon had done all his preparations at home and is not being asked for much during training in the days leading up to the Turf Sprint. “He is tuning up for the race and is very well,” said Osa earlier this week. “Hopefully he keeps good form until the race.” Japan sends four to the Turf Sprint this year, including Aguri (Jpn) (Caravaggio). The G3 Hankyu Hai winner has been in the mix in his last few and will be reunited with Christophe Lemaire, who piloted him to a third in the G2 Hanshin Cup two back. Tim Easterby's striking grey veteran Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) aims to make it a fifth consecutive year of adding at least one group win to his CV. He's been freshened since October after his biggest lifetime score: victory in the G1 QIPCO British Champions Sprint S. at Ascot. “He is a wonderful little horse, the perfect gentleman and we're lucky we've got him,” said Easterby. “He has run well on fast ground, he has run well on heavy. He goes on quick ground no problem–but when they win on a bog one day they get a name for it–but this is a great track and we're looking forward to it. I'm always confident when he runs because he can gallop.” Godolphin homebred and Canadian Grade I winner Mysterious Night (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) is in form for Charlie Appleby with two Meydan wins, including the G2 Al Fahidi Fort, separated by just a week last month. Yeomanstown Stud's Dark Angel is the sire of not just Art Power and Mysterious Night, but two others–Dr Zempf (GB) and Raaed (Ire)–also in the field. Neither has found the winner's circle since early last year, but Dr Zempf competed in a couple of Grade Is in America and Raaed finished third in the 2023 edition of this race behind Bathrat Leon. —Jill Williams Forever Young Full of Potential For Japan, Yahagi Japan won the first two renewals of the G3 Boutique Group Saudi Derby with the Hideyuki Mori-trained Full Flat (Speightstown) and Pink Kamehameha (Jpn) (Leontes {Jpn}) and filled the second and third slots in 2022 ahead of Derma Sotogake's effort last winter. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi is the leading trainer at the Saudi Cup, his two victories in 2023 taking him to three overall, and he'll tighten the girth around the exciting Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}). By a full-brother to Yahagi star Loves Only You (Jpn), the 3-year-old hails from the family of champion Zenno Rob Roy (Jpn), but his immediate female side is all American dirt and he has run brilliantly over the surface. He is perfect in three tries, including a towering seven-length score in the Listed Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun in December and will jump a hot favourite with Ryusei Sakai up. “Forever Young has a good chance in the Saudi Derby,” said the rider, who guided Yahagi's Bathrat Leon (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) in last year's G3 1351 Turf Sprint. “He has huge potential that even I can't imagine.” Pinehurst (Twirling Candy) in 2022 is the lone U.S.-based Saudi Derby winner to date, and there are arguments to be made for each of the American runners this time around. Book'em Danno (Bucchero) took his career mark to four wins from five outings with a 12 1/2-length romp in the Pasco S. at Tampa Bay Downs Jan. 13 and although his lone blemish to date came over Saturday's 1600-metre distance, he found himself on the lead on that occasion and was outfinished in the Nashua S. while full of run through the line. Bentornato (Valiant Minister) ran the table in his first four starts, including a pair of stakes wins against Florida-bred competition, but he failed to see out the 1700-metre trip in the In Reality S. on Dec. 2 and cuts back to one turn here. Commissioner King (Commissioner) won this for Saudi Arabia last year and perhaps the best chance among the locals comes in the form of Haayeet (Outwork), a maiden winner at first asking over 1400 metres Dec. 26 and a 1 1/2-length winner when dropped back to 1200 metres last time. Leading jockey Camilo Ospina has the mount. —Alan Carasso Japanese Hat Trick On The Table In Red Sea Turf A quartet of Japanese horses have lined up to take on 10 challengers in their quest to collect the $2.5-million G3 Longines Red Sea Turf H. over 3000 metres on grass for the third year running after Stay Foolish (Jpn) (Stay Gold {Jpn}) (2022) and Silver Sonic (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) (2023). The race sees Hirotsugu Inokuma's Iron Barows (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) the tip of the Japanese spear and he brings no stamina concerns. He delivered in the 3600-metre G2 Sports Nippon Sho Stayers S. two starts back in December–the same race Silver Sonic won before his Riyadh triumph–although his form has been hit-and-miss at times. Ridden by Cristian Demuro, the 7-year-old will be making his seasonal bow, while Yu Hirai's dual Group 3 winner Echt (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) is aiming to build on a seventh-place run in 2023. Yoshito Yahagi is gunning for his second win in the race after Stay Foolish's 4 1/2-length triumph two years ago. He brings the lightly raced Koji Maeda-owned 4-year-old Libyan Glass (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), who was fourth in the G1 Kikuka Sho (Japanese St Leger) in October and is stretching back out after a pair of fruitless 2400-metre tries. “As he's abroad for the first time in his career, he has done well. He feels great, maybe greater than he is at home. He likes these surroundings,” assistant trainer Yusaku Oka said of his charge who is booked for gate nine with Yuga Kawada to ride. “I hope this experience is going to be his big advantage for him in future and also I really hope he runs well.” Only 2 1/2 lengths back of Silver Sonic at the wire in 2023, Tracey Bell and Caroline Lyons's Enemy (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}) was kept busy with 11 starts as a 6-year-old, and is already rounding back into form, with a head victory over Southwell's all-weather on Jan. 25, two better than the Grade I-placed The Foxes (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}). Scuderia la Tesa's G2 Yorkshire Cup S. hero Giavellotto (GB) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) was a close third in August's G2 Lonsdale Cup and enters the fray from stall eight coming off a six-month break. Patrice Cottier has entered G1 Prix de Royallieu bridesmaid Diva Donna (Fr) (Cima De Triomphe {Ire}), and she carries once of the lightest weights in the 14-horse field at 128 pounds while drawn in stall one. –Heather Anderson Desert Deja Vu as Trainer Trifecta from 2023 Dirt Sprint Back with Top Contenders While this year's renewal of the G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint lacks the star power of the 2023 edition, a dozen will line up to take a shot at the $1.5-million purse, including Bill Mott, trainer of two-time American champion and winner of last year's renewal, Elite Power (Curlin). This year Mott brings Bold Journey (Hard Spun), whose upward trajectory includes his last three straight, all at this 1200-metre distance on the dirt. His American speed figures hit the highest marks of his career in that win troika while he also tallied his first graded score as he toted three pounds more than he'll be asked to carry here. “He is a late-developing horse that has rounded into a nice sprinter on the dirt,” said Mott. “He has won his last three starts, two of them stakes races. In his recent wins, he has been held up off the pace to finish strongly in the stretch and I guess we can expect the same tactics again. My team there tell me that he has arrived in good shape and is training with plenty of good energy.” Trainer Steve Asmussen, second in this event last year with Gunite (Gun Runner), takes another crack at the winner's circle with Skelly (Practical Joke). The graded-winning gelding is on a seven-race win streak, all at 1200 metres, with all but one at his home track in Arkansas. He's tossed up bigger speed numbers than his fellow American and the two, who have never faced each other back home, make an intriguing match half a world away. Remake (Jpn) (Lani) threatens to have something to say about the outcome and looks to improve on his third in this event last year. The well-traveled entire, trained by Shintani Koichi, tried the 2023 G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen after his stint in Riyadh, finishing a slow-starting fifth, and has since been first or second in four starts spread between Japan and Korea. Fellow Japanese contender Jasper Krone (Frosted) has dropped three Group 1s since October between Japan, the U.S., and Hong Kong, but Hideyuki Mori has long been accustomed to the international stage and this horse owns a pair of Group 3 wins at the distance in Japan. This will, however, be his first start on dirt. No European trainer or horse is entered in the Dirt Sprint this year, while Rebellious Stage (Justify) ranks as one of the top local hopes. Undefeated in all five of his Saudi tries, including an romp over a track and trip prep on Jan. 26, he started his career in the U.S. for Brittany Russell. Albadah Abdullah has handled his conditioning since his move to the desert. —Jill Williams The post Japan Coming In Hot In Defence Of Saudi Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Originally charged with administering Clenbuterol to his horse and facing a possible two-year suspension, trainer Jeffrey Englehart was cleared Friday by the Horse Racing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU). The positive was found in an unraced, unnamed horse out of the mare Fast Heart that Englehart purchased for $14,000 at the OBS auction on June 15. He argued that he did not give the horse the drug and that it was had to have been given to the horse prior to his purchase at OBS. Englehart and his attorney requested that HIWU perform a segmented hair test colt, which can provide a time line for when a drug is administered. HIWU had the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of California, Davis perform the segmented test and it revealed that the Clenbuterol was in fact administered before Englehart became the trainer. Friday, HIWU issued a statement, which read: “Following a positive test result for Clenbuterol in hair collected from Fast Heart 2021, trainer Jeffrey Englehart requested B Sample analysis and provided a formal explanation to HIWU that he believed that Clenbuterol was administered to the horse prior to his becoming the horse's Responsible Person. The right to request B Sample analysis and submit an explanation for an alleged violation is available to all Covered Persons subject to a potential violation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Anti-Doping and Medication Control Program.” “Segmented analysis was performed on the B Sample of the hair by the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of California, Davis. The results of this analysis indicated that clenbuterol was administered to Fast Heart 2021 before he became a Covered Horse and before Mr. Englehart became his trainer. Thus, Mr. Englehart's explanation was confirmed, and HIWU withdrew the Equine Anti-Doping Notice that had been served on him. The case was dropped before a Provisional Suspension was imposed on Mr. Englehart or a Charge letter was served on him. “This is great news,” said an emotional Englehart who said he did not know that the charges had been dropped until being told so by the TDN. “I'm so happy I'm shaking right now. I'm very emotional and very happy that HIWU did the right thing. The sport needs their oversight and I'm glad that in my case they decided to do the right thing.” The colt, who was by Classic Empire, broke down on Nov. 21 at Finger Lakes and had to be euthanized. It is standard procedure for HIWU to perform tests on any horse that has to be put down, and those tests confirmed the presence of Clenbuterol, which is a banned substance. However, Clenbuterol is known to stay in a horse's system for as long as a year, which meant there was a possibility that someone gave it to the horse before he was purchased at Ocala. The colt was purchased for $4,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale Oct. 26, 2022. The purchaser was Juan Centento, who entered the horse back in the Ocala Sales. Centeno, who sells under the name of All Dreams Equine, has not responded to numerous phone calls, texts and emails from the TDN seeking comment. Englehart said he got Centeno on the phone for about 20 seconds before he hung up on him The post HIWU Drops Its Case Against Jeffrey Englehart appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as a Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Kentucky Derby Museum, speaks with news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, where his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.View the full article

Seven times has Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) gone to post over the 2000 metres at Sha Tin Racecourse and on six of those occasions, he has proved victorious, more times than not in convincing fashion. His lone blemish over the course and distance came in the 2023 G1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup, when he was run down close home by multiple Horse of the Year Golden Sixty (Aus) (Medaglia d'Oro) as the odds-on pop, but barring something unforeseen, Romantic Warrior should be righting that wrong against 10 others in this year's Gold Cup Sunday afternoon. It has been a carefully managed season thus far for Romantic Warrior, who likely was in need of the run when fourth in the G1 Turnbull S. in Melbourne before just prevailing in the G1 Cox Plate three weeks later. Despite a six-week turnaround and a period of quarantine once returning from Australia, Romantic Warrior outlasted the nails-tough Luxembourg (Ire) in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Cup Dec. 10. A victory Sunday would complete the set of Hong Kong features over the mile and a quarter, which also includes the 2022 BMW Hong Kong Derby and last year's G1 FWD QE II Cup. He would join the likes of Vengeance of Rain (NZ) and Designs On Rome (Ire) should he do so. “He's very good. He's happy, healthy and in good form. Hugh Bowman gave a very positive report to me,” said trainer Danny Shum following a Tuesday gallop on the grass. James McDonald will be in from Australia for the ride. The Kiwi was aboard Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}) when he registered a maiden Group 1 success in the Stewards' Cup going a mile Jan. 21 and stretches back out to 10 furlongs for the first time since causing a 45-1 upset in last year's Hong Kong Derby. A good performance could lead to an appearance in the G1 Dubai Turf (1800m) at Meydan in five weeks' time. Straight Arron (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) took advantage of Romantic Warrior's absence to defeat Sword Point (Aus) (American Pharoah) in the G2 Jockey Club Cup in November and was a troubled fourth, beaten under a length, in the Hong Kong Cup. The 5-year-old returns to level weights after carrying 135 pounds to a third-place effort behind Nimble Nimbus (NZ) (Sacred Falls {NZ}) and Five G Patch (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in the G3 Centenary Vase H. Feb. 4. The post Romantic Warrior Front and Centre In Hong Kong Gold Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

France's Maryline Eon had the International Jockeys Challenge wrapped up after the first two races Feb. 23 on the eve of the Saudi Cup (G1).View the full article

It is the G3 Winter Derby, so it must be time for the return from hibernation of the Clarehaven stalwart and late-winter specialist Lord North (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Gearing up for his attempt at a fourth consecutive G1 Dubai Turf, the 8-year-old will be reunited with Robert Havlin who has partnered him in the last two editions of this prize formerly staged over 10 furlongs at Lingfield. Now at Southwell with an extra furlong added on, it will represent a different test for the high-class veteran whose probable limit is a mile and a quarter. “We think he is where he was this time last year before the Winter Derby–working slightly better than the year before, when he was second to Alenquer,” Havlin said. “Lord North is an eight-year-old now and takes a bit of getting fit, but he seems to be bright in himself. From a fitness perspective, he will improve as he always needs this first run to get all the lights switched on, but he is the class act and we are expecting a big run.” “He is quite an uncomplicated horse, as he relaxes into a race and it is up to you when to press the button. His optimum trip is probably nine furlongs given his record in the Dubai Turf, but he has run well over a mile and a half at the Breeders' Cup.” While Godolphin's Listed Lingfield Derby Trial winner Military Order (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) failed to go on after that promising performance last May, the now-gelded full-brother to Adayar (Ire) showed form strong enough to be a major player here when second in the course-and-distance Winter Derby Trial Conditions S. in January. Possibly more attuned to the greater stamina test than Lord North, he represents a worthy rival alongside Prince Faisal's long-absent Eydon (Ire) (Olden Times {GB}) who is seen for the first time since finishing fourth in the 2022 G1 2000 Guineas. “Military Order has definitely come forward since his last start,” trainer Charlie Appleby said. “He ticks a couple of boxes in that he has run well already this year over the track and trip. He should be a big player based on the pick of his three-year-old form and what he achieved in the trial.” Ted Voute, racing manager to Prince Faisal, said of Eydon, “Andrew [Balding] has been pleased with him and was pleased with his gallop at Kempton. It's a pretty even field and they are all rated around the same figures apart from Lord North and we will see.” The post Lord North Treads A Familiar Path appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Craig “The Whale” Thompson is back with his best for Ashburton View the full article

Colin Bowe, who has blooded top-notchers like Samcro, Envoi Allen and more, topped the one-day Tattersalls Cheltenham February Sale with Ballinaboola point-to-point winner Korkoran (Fr) (No Risk At All {Fr}) fetching £240,000 to Ed Bailey Bloodstock on behalf of trainer Harry Derham. Korkoran's win came in the same maiden won by two-time Cheltenham Festival Grade 1 winner and Tattersalls Cheltenham February graduate Envoi Allen, who is aiming for a repeat victory in next month's Ryanair Chase. Now an eight-time Grade 1 winner, Envoi Allen was owned as a young horse by pinhooker and consignor Walter Connors, also the producer of Korkoran. He said, “Seamus Murphy bought Korkoran privately for me as a foal. It is a wonderful family and we have for a long time hoped to get one from that stud farm. “We have been fond of him all along, and the sire needs no introduction. He is a middle of May foal and we thought he would not run until April, but he has come to hand earlier than expected. Colin has done a great job and we are lucky he keeps a couple of boxes for us each year.” Derham, who took out his trainer's licence last year, was in the news earlier this month when spending close to €500,000 on smart chasing prospect Imagine and talented race mare Mollys Mango at the Caldwell Dispersal, was visibly delighted to bag another big-priced recruit to his yard. He said, “Ed has been following this horse for a long time, he is back and forth to Ireland all the time. The horse is a beautiful model, a good athlete and to have done this so early in his career, the type of horse he is, strikes us that he must be pretty smart – to be performing to that level already would bode pretty well. You look at him and think what a horse you will be in two years' time.” Of the horse's owner, Derham outlined, “He is for Ian Barratt, a new owner to me and who is wanting to develop real high-class team of horses both for the Flat and National Hunt codes–he owns the Jamie Osborne-trained Emaraaty Ana who won in Qatar last weekend. Jamie recommended me, which was very nice of him. Ian and his family are really enthusiastic, let's hope they are lucky.” The Tattersalls Cheltenham February Sale produced a solid afternoon's trade which saw 34 horses sold for an aggregate of £2,469,500 with a strong clearance rate of 89%. The post Colin Bowe’s Korkoran Tops Tattersalls Cheltenham February Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Edited Press Release The Kentucky Derby Museum has named Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas as the inaugural recipient of the Kentucky Derby Museum's Lifetime Achievement Award. With Lukas in attendance at the Derby 150 Birthday Tribute Dinner, scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 11 at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Lukas has achieved remarkable success, including four GI Kentucky Derby victories. His unparalleled dedication to the sport and influence on countless individuals in the racing community make him a deserving recipient of the Museum's first award. In response to the announcement, Lukas shared his appreciation, saying, “I am deeply honored to receive the Kentucky Derby Museum Lifetime Achievement Award. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with incredible horses and talented individuals. Looking back, I get the greatest satisfaction from seeing the young people, who have been with me through thick and thin, come through our program and achieve their own great successes. The Kentucky Derby Museum has been instrumental in documenting and sharing the joy of racing with the world, and I extend my sincere thanks to the Museum for this prestigious honor.” Entrance to the Kentucky Derby Museum | Kentucky Derby Museum Patrick Armstrong, President and CEO of the Kentucky Derby Museum expressed his gratitude for Lukas' significant contributions, stating, “D. Wayne Lukas is a true icon in horse racing, and his legacy is woven into the fabric of the Kentucky Derby. We are honored to recognize his unparalleled achievements and lasting impact with the first-ever Kentucky Derby Museum Lifetime Achievement Award. His support for the Museum has been invaluable, and we are thrilled to celebrate his remarkable career.” Attendees will also be the first to watch the premiere of a brand-new Derby 150 film, “Down The Stretch,” which will play in conjunction with the Museum's feature, “The Greatest Race”, through 2024. Click here for more information. The post Derby Museum To Honor D. Wayne Lukas With Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Former Manchester United team manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he is enjoying the extra dimension that becoming a breeder has brought to his involvement in horse racing, as he looked forward to Spirit Dancer contesting the Neom Turf Cup (G2T) Feb. 24.View the full article

D. Wayne Lukas, announced Feb. 23 as a Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Kentucky Derby Museum, speaks with news editor Byron King about the honor and his support of the museum, which his memorabilia has been on display since 2017.View the full article