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Helena Baby will make his jumping debut next week. Photo: Kenton Wright (Race Images) A jumping future is looming for Group 1 performer Helena Baby following his 20-length victory in an Open Hurdle trial at Cambridge on Monday. The grey nine-year-old has performed well on the flat for trainer John Bell, winning seven races, including the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) on two occasions, and placed in the Group 1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) and Opunake Cup. He has had three unplaced sprint outings this preparation in preparation for making his debut hurdle outing at Te Aroha next Monday, and Bell is looking forward to seeing what he can do over fences on raceday. “Sprinters can make great hurdlers and he we have been working on him for several years (to go jumping),” Bell said. “We have given him a few sprint races and will look to have him in the maiden hurdle at Te Aroha on Monday. “He is a lovely horse, there is not much about him that you don’t like. He went up to Hong Kong and didn’t handle the tracks up there but came back here and performed again with a bit of rain. The more rain the better for him. “We will get him over his first encounter. Nick Downs has done a lot of work on him. Mentally he is quite prepared for anything and we will go day-by-day with the jumping.” Bell said a transition to jumping will help extend Helena Baby’s racing career. “If he wasn’t doing that he would be sitting in the paddock or a clerk of the course, so we might as well endeavour for him to win us a dollar or two and help pay the bills,” he said. Helena Baby will be joined at Te Aroha’s meeting by stablemates Ata Rangi and Curious George. “Ata Rangi is doing well on the flat. He hurdles very well, so that is where he is destined for, but we will run him over 2200m (on Monday). Curious George will be in the 0-1 win Hurdle,” he said. Prior to the weekend, Bell will head south to Awapuni’s synthetic meeting on Thursday where he will line-up Da Optimist in the Townshends Joinery 1000. “We have Da Optmisit on the poly with Jonathan Riddell on,” Bell said. “He is well and should go well.” Horse racing news View the full article

Matamata trainer Cody Cole clocked up quite a few kilometres down State Highway One on Tuesday when he took a few of his team down to the Foxton trials. Cole was in search of better going for a couple of his juveniles and was pleased with what he saw from Atmospheric (NZ) (El Roca) and St Giles (NZ) (Swiss Ace), who won their respective heats, and both will now head for a spell ahead of their three-year-old season. “We had a wee trip away to get them on a decent surface,” Cole said. “We have got grass trials at Te Awamutu on Thursday, but I would say from the forecast it is going to be heavy and we needed to get a trial into a couple of them before the tracks get too wet, and we wanted to see where they were at. A trip away also grows a lot of young horses up. “I think Atmospheric is going to be quite a nice three-year-old. He is an immature type that just wants a bit of time and a decent surface. We got a couple of trials into him early, but he wasn’t really comfortable on rain-affected going and I thought we needed to get another trial into him, and the best place for it was down there (Foxton). He will head to the paddock, and he will be a nice three-year-old when he gets over a bit of ground. “St Giles is a really nice horse, he has come a long way. He has got a bright future wherever he goes, whether he stays here or goes overseas. He is a lovely type and can gallop a bit, and he is doing everything on his first preparation. He is only going to improve when he goes out, has a break and comes back.” Meanwhile, Cole is looking forward to racing at Pukekohe Park on Saturday where he will be represented by a quartet of runners, including Rareza (NZ) (Exosphere), Kai Moana (NZ) (Sweynesse), Campaldino (NZ) (Ghibellines) and Tianzi (NZ) (Reliable Man). “Rareza needed her first-up run (when fifth at Te Rapa), which we expected,” Cole said. “She is double nominated and we are unsure where we will run her yet, but I think she will take good improvement from her first-up run at Te Rapa, which had merit, she just came to the end of it late. I think she will be a chance wherever she goes. “Kai Moana surprised us, I didn’t think she would make that step-up from a rating 60 win midweek to Saturday grade. It took a handy enough horse to get past her at Rotorua. If she continues that form, she will have to be a chance.” Cole also has high hopes for Campaldino and Tianzi, with the Matamata horseman expecting to see plenty of improvement from the latter after they finished last when first-up over 1400m at Te Rapa last month. “If the track is not too deep, I think Campaldino is not the worst, but we are a bit unknown on a wet track,” he said. “Draw a line through Tianzi last start, she didn’t pull up 100 percent after that run. We seem to have got her back to herself, the wet track won’t worry her, she worked super this morning (Tuesday) on the course proper at Matamata, which was pretty testing. She will be the biggest improver of the day.” View the full article

Mauritian rider looks to continue his impressive form on the all-weather at Wednesday night’s dirt meeting at Sha TinView the full article

Pam Gerard is set to assume ownership of Ballymore’s Matamata stables. Photo: Supplied Change is coming at the trans-Tasman Ballymore Stables operation, with Pam Gerard set to take sole charge of the Matamata base. Established in 1982 by Hall of Fame trainer Michael Moroney, Ballymore Stables has become renowned for its achievements on both sides of the Tasman headed by a total of 55 Group 1 wins. The decision has now been made for Gerard, Moroney’s training partner since 2016, to assume ownership of the Matamata stables and for Moroney to relinquish his New Zealand trainer’s licence. “We’ve been working on a plan for the past 18 months to ensure the future success of both our stables, and the decision has been made for Pam to take ownership and sole charge of Ballymore’s Matamata operation,” Moroney said. “Pam joined Ballymore as a highly respected horsewoman and during her time with us she has excelled, not only with her hands-on role at Matamata but also for the development of horses moving between the two stables.” After beginning his career as foreman and then training partner of legendary horseman Dave O’Sullivan, Moroney went solo in 1982 and his very first starter, Bold Avon, was a winner. He claimed his first Group 1 win with Imperial Angel in the 1985 New Zealand 1000 Guineas and his first in Australia, the 1989 South Australian Oaks, with Heavenly Body. Moroney claimed back-to-back New Zealand trainers’ premierships in the mid-1990s before branching out with an Australian stable, originally in Adelaide and then in Melbourne, where he was allocated boxes at Flemington’s famous Chicquita Lodge. An early classic success was with Second Coming in the 1997 Victoria Derby, and the same horse finished third when stablemate Brew won the 2000 Melbourne Cup. That period also included the Blue Diamond Stakes with True Jewels, and at the end of the season Moroney was awarded the prestigious Fred Hoysted Medal for training excellence. While Brew’s famous victory secured Ballymore’s place in Australian racing, the Matamata stable has also continued to operate successfully, with major wins at home as well as being integral to the development of Australian Group 1 winners such as recent stars Roch ’N’ Horse and Tofane. Canterbury-born Gerard began her training career in the late 1990s and after moving north in 2011 to a senior position with Te Akau Racing, in 2016 she was offered the role as Ballymore New Zealand’s resident trainer. “Our paths happened to cross at the time I was looking for a change and when Mike made the offer I was happy to take on the challenge, it was too good an opportunity to turn down,” Gerard said. Subsequent years have seen Gerard flourish in her role, winning at Group 1 level with On The Rocks as well as multiple elite level placings to Savile Row, Arrogant, Harlech and Roch ’N’ Horse. In the current season, Group and Listed wins by Pendragon, Savaglee, Pericles and Sassy Merlot head a tally of 31 that have Ballymore in the top 10 on the New Zealand trainers’ table. “It’s hard to believe that I’ve been with Ballymore for nearly a decade now, but it’s been fantastic to work alongside Mike and benefit from his vast knowledge and training skills,” Gerard said. “Now I have a fresh challenge presented to me and I’m looking forward to the next step in my career. I’m very grateful for everything Mike has done for me to this point, and it means a lot that while I will be the sole licence-holder in the New Zealand stable, it will be business as usual with Mike continuing to have input. “The timing is good to strike out on my own, what with the stakes increases and other incentives that we’ve seen this season. That will also mean horses in the Melbourne stable coming across to make the most of those opportunities, and of course horses from the Matamata stable going over there.” While the new structure, set to take effect on July 1, will mean change, Moroney remains confident about the future. “Just as Dave O’Sullivan supported me in my early years, I will continue to support Pam, which includes the two stables working in tandem as we plan programmes for respective stable members,” Moroney said. “You would be aware of my recent health challenges, however, I’m pleased to report that I’m making very good progress and responding well to the fantastic medical care I’ve been so fortunate to receive and I’m now at home. “It’s very satisfying to see how well the two stables have continued to perform and I’m grateful for the efforts of all our staff as well as the good wishes and support received from so many of Ballymore’s clients. “Everyone involved in Ballymore can rest assured that the new structure will prove just as effective as it has over the years, and we look forward to further successes in both New Zealand and Australia.” Horse racing news View the full article

Zac Purton holds a 35-win lead in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship. Marching towards a seventh Hong Kong jockeys’ championship, Zac Purton hopes Triumphant Warrior can extend the Australian’s recent hot form when Danny Shum’s charge contests the second section of the Class 4 Hin Yiu Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin’s eight-race all-dirt meeting on Wednesday night (29 May). Leading the 2023/24 standings with 107 wins – 35 clear of nearest rival Karis Teetan (72) with only 13 meetings left in the season – Purton takes six rides tomorrow night before travelling to Japan to partner Ricky Yiu’s Voyage Bubble in the Group 1 Yasuda Kinen (1600m) at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday (2 June). With four victories at Sha Tin on Sunday (26 May), Purton has 1,717 Hong Kong wins and requires 96 more wins to reach Chief Stipelas Whyte’s all-time record in the city of 1,813. “I thought he (Triumphant Warrior) was a little bit disappointing last time, we put the hood on him because he over-raced badly the start before when the pace steadied and he took off and emptied out the last bit in a race that he probably could have won,” Purton said. “Last time, we had the hood on, he had a perfect run, the tempo was good, he relaxed really nicely and he was a bit disappointing, so coming back to 1200 (metres) might be a bit more suitable after a few runs at a mile. “The tempo should suit him a little bit better. He’s a bit of a slow maturing horse but when the penny drops with him, he’s going to be capable.” While Shum and Purton will be allies on Wednesday night, they will be rivals in Tokyo on Sunday when Shum teams with James McDonald and Hong Kong champion Romantic Warrior in the Yasuda Kinen. In the midst of another consistent season, Teetan hopes to extend his lead over third-placed Hugh Bowman (56 wins) when he partners Ricky Yiu-trained Adefill in the Class 2 Chun Shek Handicap (1650m). “It’s nice to get back on him and it’s been a while since I’ve got on him. He comes with a weight (119lb) where I get a chance to ride him,” the Mauritian said. “He’s a horse who’s at home on the all-weather, so he trials really good on it. Form-wise he’s going really well and he’s in good shape so I think in this small race he’s going to have his chance. “Things didn’t go his way on his last start, he sort of got stuck behind some horses. I don’t think he really got his opportunity. He handled the track really well in his previous wins and he should be more competitive in Class 2. Let’s hope he does his best. “Those small races are the most tactical races to ride in. Sometimes you think there’s a lot of speed on paper and you get out of the gates and they walk. It’s going to be a tricky race but it looks like there is a lot of pace, so we’ll just let our fella sit in the first half and give his best in the final 400m.” Teetan also rides Sing Dragon (135lb) for Mark Newnham in the Class 3 Chung On Handicap (1200m), bidding for a fourth win in a row on the gelding. “He’s done so well. Since I’ve got on him, he’s won those three times and I think he’s getting better all the time. Last time he just held on, but he had a big weight (129lb) to carry and he’s been progressing. “It’s going to be interesting again and I don’t think the draw (gate 12) is going to be very helpful to him, but it depends how the track will run. Sometimes the outside gate can work in your favour and sometimes you can save some energy instead of rushing to get a position from an inside gate. “I’ll just ride the horse that I think he is. He fights on and when the horse came to him last time, he actually kept fighting. He’s got a good spirit. He’s done well already and if he can pull one off again it will be really good.” Sha Tin’s eight-race card starts on Wednesday night with the Class 2 Chun Shek Handicap (1650m) at 7.15pm HKT. Horse racing news View the full article

The Queensland Racing Carnival is in full swing after two meetings at Doomben in as many weeks. Meanwhile, Sandown and Randwick held strong offseason programs last Saturday, featuring several progressive horses returning for winter campaigns. In this week’s edition of The Follow Files, we look at three runners that punters should consider adding to their blackbooks. Doomben Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +2m entire circuit Race 3: Darby McCarthy (1100m) | Time: 1:04.89 Horse to follow: Skirt The Law (4th) After finishing a disappointing ninth of 12 in the Listed Mick Dittman Plate first-up, Skirt The Law returned to the races on Saturday and produced a strong finish to record a fourth-place finish. The Tony Gollan-trained filly settled midfield over 1100m, and when asked for the ultimate effort by Damian Lane, she let down with a strong turn of foot. The further this daughter of Better Than Ready went, the closer she got to the leaders, and it appears as though she is looking for 1200m now. When to bet: The Listed Queensland Day Stakes on June 8 at Eagle Farm looks to be the ideal race for Skirt The Law, as she will compete against her own age group while rising to 1200m third-up. Randwick Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: +8m 900m–WP, +5m remainder Race 7: Benchmark 78 Handicap (1000m) | Time: 0:58.71 Horse to follow: The Black Cloud (1st) The Black Cloud returned from a three-month spell and claimed her third win from four career starts in a Benchmark 78 Handicap at Randwick. The Joseph Pride-trained filly gave the leaders a good start at the top of the home straight and rounded them up quickly before running away with a strong one-length victory. With slightly weaker competition expected during the winter months, The Black Cloud could build a formidable record before looking towards some feature races next autumn. When to bet: Pride and his team will be looking to take The Black Cloud through her grades and get her rating up. If her next start is over 1100m in the same grade, we will be following. Sandown Track rating: Soft 5 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 1: 2YO Fillies Handicap (1000m) | Time: 0:57.17 Horse to follow: Flattered (2nd) Although Flattered has finished second in four of her six career starts, the Patrick Payne-trained galloper looks ready to win. This two-year-old filly had been racing in Listed and Group company before her most recent run at Sandown, earning herself over $120,000 in prize money even though she has yet to win a race. Last Saturday, this daughter of Yes Yes Yes recorded the fastest last 600m section (32.27s) and 400m section (21.64s) of the entire meeting. When to bet: If Payne can find a similar race for two-year-old fillies over 1200m at a big track, Flattered will get every chance to break her maiden at the seventh time of asking. Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

What Pakenham Races Where Pakenham Racecourse – 420 Nar Nar Goon–Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3813 When Thursday, May 30, 2024 First Race 5:15pm AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Pakenham this Thursday evening for a very competitive eight-race program. The track was rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, and with more rain forecast on Thursday, it is expected that the surface will remain in the Soft range. The rail will be pushed out to the +9m position for the entire circuit, with the first event scheduled to jump at 5:15pm AEST. Best Bet at Pakenham: Golden Estrella Golden Estrella was well beaten by Bons To Riches at Cranbourne over 1200m first-up, but she gapped the rest of the field to finish second. The Ciaron Maher-trained mare settled behind the race favourite and eventual winner but couldn’t close the margin and battled on gamely in the final 200m. In a slightly weaker race, with Mark Zahra jumping aboard, Golden Estrella looks to have found the right one. Best Bet Race 8 – #10 Golden Estrella (3) 4yo Mare | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Mark Zahra (57kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Pakenham: Written Bligh Jordan Childs and Grahame Begg will combine again with Written Bligh after a narrow defeat at Sandown on May 15. The daughter of Written By took a run up the inside of the field and looked to be the winner before Heart Of Glass surged over the top late. This filly would have taken benefit from her fresh run, and if she can perform at a similar level to that, Written Bligh will go very close. Next Best Race 4 – #6 Written Bligh (10) 3yo Filly | T: Grahame Begg | J: Jordan Childs (57.5kg) Bet with Picklebet Best Value at Pakenham: Whateley Whateley will kick off his racing career following two solid jumpouts, with his last over 1000m at Cranbourne being the more impressive. Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young have given this son of Written Tycoon plenty of time to learn his craft. Luke Currie will want to settle close to the speed from barrier nine, and if she shows the same dash in the final 300m that he did in his last trial, Whateley has the ability to figure in the finish on debut. Best Value Race 3 – #6 Whateley (9) 2yo Colt | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Luke Currie (58kg) Bet with PlayUp Thursday quaddie tips for Pakenham Pakenham quadrella selections Thursday, May 30, 2024 2-4-5-6 2-4-5-9-10 1-2-4 8-10-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Thursday, May 30, 2024 First Race 11:45am AEST Visit Dabble Hawkesbury Race Club is the destination for NSW racing on Thursday afternoon, with an ultra-competitive eight-race program set for decision. The rail is out +4m between the 1100m and 450m markers, while the remainder is in the true. With nothing but sunny skies in the lead-up, expect the surface to be a genuine Good 4 prior to the first race at 11:45am local time. Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Vivezza Vivezza was outstanding when she returned on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on May 15. The daughter of American Pharoah fought on gamely in the final furlong, clinging onto second to get within a head of Wild Gypsy. Getting back to a firm deck should be ideal, and as Vivezza steps up to the 1600m for the first time, watch for the three-year-old to make every post a winner in the opener. Best Bet Race 1 – #1 Vivezza (1) 3yo Filly | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Tom Sherry (59kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Hawkesbury: Junebug Junebug couldn’t have been more impressive on her Australian debut, going on to score by 1.3 lengths at Muswellbrook on May 13. It took a long time for the French import to wind up over the unsuitable 1280m journey, but once she did, her class was on full display as she knuckled down to break her maiden. Junebug has plenty of upside compared to some key rivals and should win this before homing in on some tougher assignments. Next Best Race 5 – #4 Junebug (8) 4yo Mare | T: Annabel Neasham | J: Heavelon Van Der Hoven (57kg) Bet with Unibet Best Value at Hawkesbury: Recruiter Recruiter caught the eye in a recent trial and appears set to strike on debut. The gelding by Deep Field travelled strongly behind race rival Waterski at Rosehill on May 17, and while he was defeated by 3.3 lengths, his work through the line suggests he can turn the tables. Jaden Lloyd takes the reins, and provided he can hold a spot from gate one, Recruiter will have his say at an each-way price with the top racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 2 – #2 Recruiter (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes | J: Jaden Lloyd (59kg) Bet with Bet365 Thursday quaddie tips for Hawkesbury races Hawkesbury quadrella selections Thursday, May 30, 2024 4 1-2-4-6 3-4-6-9-10 1-2-3-6-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Veteran handler can snatch premiership lead with in-form galloper headlining his team at all-weather meetingView the full article

What Sha Tin Races Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Wednesday, May 29, 2024 First Race 7:15pm HKT (9:15pm AEST) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing returns to Sha Tin on Wednesday evening for a rare all-weather meeting under lights. The rail sits in the true position all the way around, and with some rainfall on the radar, expect the surface to be chopped up throughout the night as jockeys attempt to avoid the kick-back. The first of eight races is scheduled to get underway at 7:15pm local time. Best Bet: Triumphant Warrior Triumphant Warrior is winless heading into start eight but appears ready to strike in this relatively weak Class 4 affair. The son of Bungle Inthejungle didn’t appreciate the step up to the 1650m last start, with the four-year-old fading out of the contest despite a lovely run in transit. Stepping back to the 1200m should be a positive, and with Zac Purton likely to stalk his rivals again from barrier three, expect a much better showing from Triumphant Warrior. Best Bet Race 3 – #10 Triumphant Warrior (3) 4yo Gelding | T: Danny Shum | J: Zac Purton (56kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best: Euro Rocks Euro Rocks returns after a 23-week spell and appears perfectly placed in this Class 4 contest. The gelding by Swiss Ace has been consistent without winning in Class 3 company, with his latest performance at this course and distance on December 3 catching the eye before being sent to the paddock. His barrier trials suggest he’s ready to go first-up, and with a soft run from stall six, Euro Rocks should be figuring in this. Next Best Race 5 – #1 Euro Rocks (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Vincent Ho (61kg) Bet with Bet365 Best Value: Beauty Infinity After nine consecutive starts at Happy Valley, Beauty Infinity is set to take on the Sha Tin all-weather circuit for the first time. He only missed the frame twice in those performances, with his most recent effort a 3.5-length defeat at the hands of an airborne Copartner Prance. His trial on the all-weather surface caught the eye on May 23, and provided he handles conditions, Beauty Infinity appears to be a terrific each-way play with online bookmakers in a wide-open race. Best Value Race 7 – #7 Beauty Infinity (7) 4yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Brenton Avdulla (55.5kg) Bet with Bet365 Hong Kong Wednesday quaddie picks for Sha Tin Sha Tin quadrella selections Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1-9-11 2-3-4-6 1-3-4-5-7-9 1-2-3-4-9 Horse racing tips
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Mr Fisk and jockey Kazushi Kimura found a small opening coming off the far turn and forged their way to the front on their way to a 2 1/4-length victory in the $200,000 Hollywood Gold Cup Stakes (G2) May 27 at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Heroic Move rallied from last in a field of six to win the $400,000 Steve Sexton Mile Stakes (G3) May 27 at Lone Star Park to earn the first graded stakes win of his career.View the full article

Sunny Brook Stables' Mr Fisk (Arrogate) hooked up with stablemate Reincarnate (Good Magic) entering the final furlong of Monday's GII Hollywood Gold Cup and pulled away from that rival to register his third graded victory from his last four starts. Wathnan Racing's recent private purchase Subsanador (Arg) (Fortify) won the break and held the advantage passing the stands for the first time, but Juan Hernandez was equally positive aboard Reincarnate from the inside barrier and he sent the 4-year-old into the lead passing the winning post with a circuit of the Great RIP to traverse. The well-backed Judge Miller (Curlin) took a sit out three deep, while Mr Fisk improved a spot into fourth rounding the clubhouse turn. There was little change in the running order over the course of the next couple of furlongs, but Kazushi Kimura allowed Mr Fisk to slowly pinch ground at the fence and was poised to strike in behind the leading trio as they hit the far turn. Reincarnate held the call, and when Subsanador began to throw out some distress signals leaving the quarter pole, Kimura drove Mr Fisk through that opening and the battle was joined. The stablemates were in lock-step into the final furlong, but Mr Fisk did the better of the two in the deciding stages and proved a comfortable winner in the end. Mr Fisk was vanned off the track and taken to the barn area for evaluation after Kimura reported that the colt felt 'off' on the gallop-out. “Kazushi Kimura said it was nothing major, but he says he just felt a little off, nothing obvious,” said trainer Bob Baffert, winning his 10th Gold Cup and 350th Santa Anita stakes race overall. “We are just being cautious. He was a little bit off so hopefully it's a foot or something. My horses ran great, both of them, one and two like that. But hopefully we will get him back to the barn and right now it sounds minor. “I knew they weren't going very fast, and he was in a good spot . Reincarnate when he gets a lead, he's tough. He showed up. I'm proud of them both. It's too bad we can't celebrate in the winner's circle, but the horse looks like he is going to be fine. That's the good news.” The dead-heat winner of last year's Shared Belief S. at Del Mar, Mr Fisk broke through at the graded level in the GIII Native Diver S. during the Bing Crosby meet in November. A wide-trip fifth in the GII San Pasqual S. Jan. 27, he bounced back to soundly defeat Judge Miller in the GIII Californian S. Apr. 20. Pedigree Notes: Plein Air, a winner at listed level in Italy going 10 furlongs in heavy ground, was acquired by Sunny Brook Stables and won her U.S. debut for Baffert in the 12-furlong Astra S. in January 2018. Unplaced in three subsequent runs, she was retired in early 2019 and was among the second book of mares bred to Arrogate. The mare is also responsible for the 3-year-old filly Bella Riva (Hard Spun); the juvenile colt Catch the Breeze (Maclean's Music), a $30,000 FTKOCT yearling who was entered in but withdrawn from last month's Goffs Breeze-Up Sale at Doncaster; and a yearling filly by Collected. Plein Air produced a colt by Omaha Beach May 18. Monday, Santa Anita HOLLYWOOD GOLD CUP S.-GII, $201,000, Santa Anita, 5-27, 3yo/up, 1 1/4m, 2:03.01, ft. 1–MR FISK, 124, c, 4, by Arrogate 1st Dam: Plein Air (Ire) (SW-USA & Ity, $163,617), by Manduro (Ger) 2nd Dam: Too In Love (Ire), by Galileo (Ire) 3rd Dam: Anita Via (Ire), by Anita's Prince (Ire) O/B-Sunny Brook Stables (KY); T-Bob Baffert; J-Kazushi Kimura. $120,000. Lifetime Record: 11-5-2-0, $369,700. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Reincarnate, 122, c, 4, Good Magic–Allanah, by Scat Daddy. ($775,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP). O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Masterson, Robert E., Stonestreet Stables LLC, Schoenfarber, Jay A., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine; B-Woods Edge Farm, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert. $40,000. 3–Judge Miller, 122, c, 4, Curlin–Cavorting, by Bernardini. ($550,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP). O-Muir Hut Stables, LLC; B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY); T-Mark Glatt. $24,000. Margins: 2 1/4, 2 1/4, 2 1/4. Odds: 2.50, 3.00, 2.90. Also Ran: Subsanador (Arg), Mixto, Arrowthegreat, Oviatt Class. Scratched: Ashcroft. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Arrogate’s Mr Fisk Leads Baffert 1-2 In Hollywood Gold Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Cuyathy's 4-year-old homebred son of Nyquist wins his second consecutive graded stakes; capturing his first grade 1 stakes in the May 27 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Giving Umberto Rispoli a day to remember on Santa Anita's Memorial Day card, Johannes (Nyquist) rounded out a Grade I-winning exacta for the Italian rider when winning Monday's GI Shoemaker Mile. Taking his usual position off the early pace, the 4-year-old was content to survey behind an opening half in :45.50. Asked for more approaching the final turn, he was unleashed in the stretch and got up in time to record a 1/2-length victory over Funtastic Again (Funtastic) with 2-1 chance Du Jour (Temple City) taking third. Final time for the mile was 1:33. Rispoli also won the GI Gamely S. with Anisette (GB) earlier in the afternoon. Lifetime Record: 9-5-0-1, $423,859. O-CUTATHY LLC. B-Cuyathy (KY). T-Tim Yakteen. The post Nyquist’s Johannes Tops Shoemaker Mile appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Good things came to the connections of Anisette (GB) May 27 after the filly opened her 4-year-old season in style with a narrow victory in the $300,000 Gamely Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Eagles Flight, a 3-year-old son of Curlin, is a half brother to undefeated 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline. He is trained by John Sadler and ridden by Flavien Prat, who also teamed up with Flightline. View the full article

Warmonger will head to Queensland to compete in the Group 1 Queensland Derby on Saturday at Eagle Farm. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Having run a brave second in the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) in his most recent outing, the Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained Warmonger will now bid to go one better when he tackles Saturday’s Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm. The son of War Decree was held up in the SA Derby and came home strongly in the closing stages to finish 1.3 lengths adrift of the winner, Coco Sun, prompting connections to aim for classic glory this weekend. “I think his pattern where he has been getting back and running on, if there’s any silver lining from that, is that he’s been pulling up super from those races,” Kent Jnr said. “He’s still got plenty of petrol left in the tank and he’s been thriving since Adelaide. “He’s put on weight, muscle and just maintained his summer coat. “He had two Brisbane-way gallops on the grass before he left, and I think the horse is flying. So, now we just have a pretty easy week leading in. “Blake Shinn takes the ride and I think he’ll run super; I really think he will.” Meanwhile, a last-start win in a 2000m handicap at Flemington has earned Navy King a shot at Saturday’s Queensland Derby. Warrnambool trainer Symon Wilde will be having his first runner in Brisbane in 15 years since campaigning Baughurst and Hissing Sid. Connections of Navy King will pay the late nomination fee for this weekend’s $1 million contest and have secured the services of Craig Williams. Wilde is hopeful for a favourable draw. “We were taken by his win at Flemington. I just thought it might be a good time to go with a late three-year-old that I thought was quite impressive,” Wilde said. “It’s a little bit of a roll of the dice, but I think it’s well worth doing since he’s won enough money to warrant doing it. “It would be mad not to, he’s lovely and sound, there’s no problems with him, he just seems to be in red-hot form at the moment. “We just thought, why not? “We’ll be really praying that we draw well because I think that will be really vital for him, if he can just get that cover, he’ll switch off. “I don’t think that he’ll have a problem with the 2400 metres if he does switch off ok.” Horse racing news View the full article

A jumping future is looming for Group One performer Helena Baby (NZ) (Guillotine) following his 20-length victory in an Open Hurdle trial at Cambridge on Monday. The grey nine-year-old has performed well on the flat for trainer John Bell, winning seven races, including the Listed Opunake Cup (1400m) on two occasions, and placed in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) and Opunake Cup. He has had three unplaced sprint outings this preparation in preparation for making his debut hurdle outing at Te Aroha next Monday, and Bell is looking forward to seeing what he can do over fences on raceday. “Sprinters can make great hurdlers and he we have been working on him for several years (to go jumping),” Bell said. “We have given him a few sprint races and will look to have him in the maiden hurdle at Te Aroha on Monday. “He is a lovely horse, there is not much about him that you don’t like. He went up to Hong Kong and didn’t handle the tracks up there but came back here and performed again with a bit of rain. The more rain the better for him. “We will get him over his first encounter. Nick Downs has done a lot of work on him. Mentally he is quite prepared for anything and we will go day-by-day with the jumping.” Bell said a transition to jumping will help extend Helena Baby’s racing career. “If he wasn’t doing that he would be sitting in the paddock or a clerk of the course, so we might as well endeavour for him to win us a dollar or two and help pay the bills,” he said. Helena Baby will be joined at Te Aroha’s meeting by stablemates Ata Rangi (NZ) (Haradasun) and Curious George (NZ) (Reset). “Ata Rangi is doing well on the flat. He hurdles very well, so that is where he is destined for, but we will run him over 2200m (on Monday). Curious George will be in the 0-1 win Hurdle,” he said. Prior to the weekend, Bell will head south to Awapuni’s synthetic meeting on Thursday where he will line-up Da Optimist in the Townshends Joinery 1000. “We have Da Optmisit on the poly with Jonathan Riddell on,” Bell said. “He is well and should go well.” View the full article

Well-performed sprinter Babylon Berlin (All Too Hard) has remained at home with another winter start on the cards for the multiple Group winner. Connections had considered a Queensland campaign for the six-year-old but opted against the trip with a domestic Group One feature her long-term aim. “She might go to the open sprint at Te Rapa in the middle of June or we could tip her out and get her ready for the Foxbridge Plate (Gr.2, 1200m),” co-trainer and part-owner Ben Foote said. “She might get in foal later this year and then we’ll concentrate on the Railway (Gr.1, 1200m), that’s the plan, so we’ll be doing all the right things by the horse.” A three-time Group Three winner, Babylon Berlin has two placings to her credit in the Ellerslie sprint feature as well as runner-up Group One finishes in The Telegraph (1200m) and BCD Group Sprint (1400m). The daughter of All Too Hard was most recently third in an open 1100m handicap at Trentham. “She came through the race really well, there’s nothing wrong with her at all and she’s in good condition,” Foote said. With training partner and son Ryan, he will have a number of runners at the Cambridge meeting on the synthetic track on Wednesday. Among his better winning chances is the Zoustar filly Mars (NZ), who runs in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1300m) off the back of success at Matamata earlier this month with Michael McNab again taking the ride. “I think Mars and Ultimate Focus will both be very strong chances,” Foote said. “Baz Dowling (equine chiropractor) has been doing a bit of work with Mars and she seems to be stretching out really well now. “Ability-wise, she’s certainly a lot better than a Rating 65 horse but with it being a Pearl Series race we’ve decided to have a go for the bonus.” McNab will also partner Ultimate Focus (Smart Missile) from the inside gate in the Waipa Earthworks Handicap (970m). The son of Smart Missile drew attention to his prospects with a resuming run for second over the course and distance earlier this month. “I do quite like So Brassy as well, she has been working well and might be the best longshot as far as a little nibble goes,” Foote said. The lightly raced three-year-old daughter of Per Incanto hasn’t raced since January and will be ridden in the other Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1300m) by Courtney Barnes. Stablemate Vivo Rosso (NZ) (Proisir), the mount of Sam Spratt, also resumes in the event and is another forward for her return. View the full article

To say apprentice jockey Liam Kauri has been through a lot in the last couple of years would be an understatement. The 24-year-old rider was absent from the winner’s stall for almost three years before his victory aboard Royal Flower (NZ) (Proisir) at Woodville on Sunday in the Murray Contractors & Quotation Foodtrailer (1400m), and he has faced several challenges in that time. “It has been about three years since my last win and I have had four surgeries,” he said. “They found a hole in my heart. I was born with it, but they didn’t know about it until after a fall I had and they gave me a scan. I had surgery and now I am fitter than I have ever been. “It’s been close to 12 months (since the surgery), but it has taken about six months to get my fitness back. “I also had other injuries – I had to get plates put into my wrist and a rod taken out of my leg, there have been a whole lot of surgeries since my last win.” Sunday’s victory was a tonic for Laurie, who said he almost forgot what it was like to win a race, and he was delighted to capture that feeling once more aboard the Gail Temperton-trained Royal Flower, which was apt given he rode his first winner for the Foxton trainer. “I had a gallop on the horse a few days earlier and I knew she could handle a tougher run than most,” he said. “With it being so long, it almost felt like getting my first win again. I forgot what it felt like and if it would even happen again.” Kauri is enjoying being back in the saddle, but it wasn’t a vocation he has always been particularly fond of, even with a jockey turned trainer father in Paddy Kauri. “My Dad was a jockey,” he said. “I didn’t like horses until I left high school, and I didn’t ride until I was about 18 or 19. “My first job was with Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott, and they wanted me to go and learn a bit more, I didn’t even know how to put a head collar on, so I then went to my current boss, Suzy Gordon, and learned how to ride.” Kauri is hoping he will quickly add to his win tally when he heads to Awapuni’s synthetic meeting on Thursday where he will ride two horses for his employer. “I have got two booked for Thursday – Justaskpercy, who has been very consistent and is looking to win on the synthetic, and Doubtful Sound, who is coming up to 1400m which is his ideal trip,” he said. “I have enjoyed some of the synthetic racing. The track seems to play pretty fair, they come off the front and from behind a lot of the time, but it obviously comes down to the pace they went.” While Kauri said he is taking things in his stride with his return, he still holds major aspirations. “I have always wanted to be Champion Apprentice but there are a lot of good apprentices there at the moment,” he said. “I am just trying to chip away and let things happen.” View the full article

Not seen since taking the GI American Oaks last December, Anisette (GB) (Awtaad {Ire}) kicked off her 4-year-old campaign on a winning note, taking the GI Gamely on Santa Anita's Memorial Day card Monday. Allowed to settle well off the pace as Ruby Nell (Bolt d'Oro) opened up on the field through a :24.09 opening quarter, Anisette continued to bide her time through a :47.57 half mile. With the field closing in on the weakening frontrunner approaching the final turn, Anisette swept into the stretch four wide, powered to the front midstretch and proved best, scoring by a half-length over Olivia Maralda (Ire) (Kodiac GB}). Forever After All (Connect) was up for third. Final time for nine-furlong turf test was 1:46.90. Lifetime Record: 10-6-3-0, $477,800. O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Morera Partnership; T-Leonard Powell. ANISETTE! #6 Anisette won the $300,000 Gamely Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita under @umbyrispoli for @Leopowellracing. This is her third Grade 1 victory. Olivia Maralda second, Forever After All third. pic.twitter.com/jMlKRnfVky — FanDuel Racing (Formerly TVG) (@FanDuel_Racing) May 28, 2024 Monday, Santa Anita GAMELY S.-GI, $301,500, Santa Anita, 5-27, 3yo/up, f/m, 1 1/8mT, 1:46.90, fm. 1–ANISETTE (GB), 126, f, 4, by Awtaad (Ire) 1st Dam: Tutti Frutti (GB), by Teofilo (Ire) 2nd Dam: Soft Centre (GB), by Zafonic 3rd Dam: Foodbroker Fancy (Ire), by Halling (26,000gns Ylg '21 TATSOM). O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Morera Partnership (GB); T-Leonard Powell; J-Umberto Rispoli. $180,000. Lifetime Record: 10-6-3-0, $786,871. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Olivia Maralda (Ire), 122, f, 4, by Kodiac (GB) 1st Dam: Yajala (GB) (SP-Ity), by Fasliyev 2nd Dam: Desacara (GB), by Arctic Tern 3rd Dam: Do You Miss Me, by El Gran Senor 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. (460,000gns 2yo '22 TATBRE; 725,000gns 3yo '23 TATMA). O-Woodford Thoroughbreds LLC; B-Tally Ho Stud (IRE); T-William Walden. $60,000. 3–Forever After All, 122, m, 5, by Connect 1st Dam: Julia Tuttle (SW & GSP, $188,051), by Giant's Causeway 2nd Dam: Candy Cane (Arg), by Ride the Rails 3rd Dam: Candy Girl (Arg), by Candy Stripes 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE, 1ST G1 BLACK TYPE. ($290,000 RNA Ylg '20 KEESEP). O/B-Dixiana Farms LLC (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh. $36,000. Margins: HF, 1, HF. Odds: 2.80, 5.90, 17.00. Also Ran: Nadette (Fr), Linda's Gift, Ruby Nell, Justique, Uncorked (Aus). Scratched: Yerwanthere (Ire). Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Anisette Returns a Winner in Santa Anita’s Gamely appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Being a half-brother to undefeated Horse of the Year Flightline (Tapit), the expectations were naturally high, and Hronis Racing, Summer Wind Equine and Bill Farish's EAGLES FLIGHT (c, 3, Curlin–Feathered, by Indian Charlie) proved equal to the task, overcoming something of a tricky trip to join Flightline as 'TDN Rising Stars.' As low as 3-5 as the horses were about to depart the paddock, Eagles Flight eased into 4-5 and remained there before a further market drift saw him jump at odds of 11-10. Not the quickest away from the two hole, the scopey bay colt brushed lightly at the break with the rail-drawn Atitlan (The Factor), then beaten for speed and was ridden along from about seventh, but not too far away from the leaders down the backstretch. In tight for a stride or two at that stage, Eagles Flight was always traveling for Flightline's jockey Flavien Prat and he was angled away from the inside and into about the three path at the three-eighths. Taking a gap professionally between rivals while gaining good ground at the quarter pole, Eagles Flight rolled up outside of 2-1 Santarena (Omaha Beach), a three-time maiden, but who earned a 93 Beyer for a runner-up effort two back. The chalk wanted to lay in approaching the eighth pole, but once straightened away by Prat, he leveled out beautifully and won going away before galloping out strongly. The final time for the six furlongs was a rock-solid 1:10.07. O-Hronis Racing, Summer Wind Equine & Farish; B-Summer Wind Equine LLC (KY); T-John Sadler. FLIGHTLINE's half-brother #2 EAGLES FLIGHT made his debut a winning one in Race 8 at Santa Anita. Flavien Prat aboard for @sadlerracing, @KostaHronis, @MoreSummerWind. pic.twitter.com/zpMlsmoVgp — FanDuel Racing (Formerly TVG) (@FanDuel_Racing) May 27, 2024 The post Curlin’s Eagles Flight As Advertised, Becomes a ‘Rising Star’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ipswich Racecourse has been a thriving jurisdiction of Queensland racing since its first meeting in 1848 and continues to be utilized consistently throughout the years operating under the guise of Ipswich Turf Club in 1991. Playing host to approximately 46 meetings throughout a calendar year, the Ipswich Turf Club is a worthwhile trip for those from the major city stables in Brisbane, located roughly 35km south-west of Eagle Farm Racecourse and Doomben Racecourse. A boost in standing and prizemoney for Ipswich racing has proven to be a major benefit with it helping attract better talent. The Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival providing plenty of targets for stables – including the Listed Ipswich Cup (2150m), worth $175,000. Not only is the Ipswich Turf Club home to horse racing throughout the year, but it also provides locals with an outstanding venue to host formal and informal events, such as weddings, corporate dining, and celebrations for every occasion. They have settings for both indoor and outdoor events, so be sure to check out the Ipswich Turf Club website for more information regarding these gatherings. Ipswich horse racing news With so much action taking place at Ipswich and other horse racing tracks across Queensland, our dedicated team at HorseBetting.com.au will always be on deck to provide all the latest and breaking news from Ipswich Racecourse. Here is the latest Ipswich racing news: Two Queensland horses return positives to cocaine Australia horse racing news 9 months ago An Ipswich trainer will face a stewards’ inquiry after two of the horses he trains returned positive samples to cocaine … Read More Regal Lion causes boilover in Ipswich Cup Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Ben Thompson and Annabel Neasham have combined with Regal Lion to take out the Listed Ipswich Cup at Ipswich on … Read More Dark Destroyer primed for Ipswich Cup tilt Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Dark Destroyer will be back in action in Queensland on Saturday and is expected to appreciate a step up in … Read More Cours Vite rewards connections with Ipswich win Australia horse racing news 1 year ago A punt taken on Cours Vite has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short … Read More Racing participants unhappy with late call to postpone Ipswich Australia horse racing news 2 years ago A late decision to postpone Wednesday’s metropolitan race meeting at Ipswich has frustrated racing participants, as the eight-race program was … Read More Rainfall forces changes to race programs in NSW and Queensland Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Multiple race meetings across New South Wales and Queensland have been transferred, postponed and abandoned this week due to heavy … Read More Punt Drunk: Rough results send punters over the edge Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Rough results were the order of the afternoon right across the country on Saturday, with a number of long-priced winners … Read More Centrefire leads all of the way to give Munce feature double Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Centrefire gave Chris Munce a feature race double at Ipswich on Saturday, as she led all of the way to … Read More Tony Gollan labels Honey Pot his good thing on Ipswich Cup Day Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Queensland’s leading trainer, Tony Gollan, has labelled two-year-old filly Honey Pot as his best winning chance at Ipswich’s feature meeting … Read More Berdibek aims for his first win since the 2021 Wyong Gold Cup Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Berdibek sometimes needs things to go his way to win, but that hasn’t stopped him from enjoying a consistent career … Read More Ipswich horse racing tips With more than 45 meetings held at Ipswich during the calendar year, our expert tipsters at HorseBetting.com.au will be attempting to find readers all the best bets, value bets and quaddie selections – particularly during the Winter Racing Carnival, when most of the quality horses head to the sunshine state. Check out all the latest Ipswich horse racing tips here: Today’s top horse racing tips & quaddie selections | 22/5/24 Horse Racing Tips 6 days ago Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Wednesday. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing … Read More Ipswich racing preview & quaddie tips | Wednesday, May 22 Horse Racing Tips 1 week ago Ipswich Turf Club will host a competitive nine-race program on Wednesday, May 22. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and quaddie … Read More Monday’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 6, 2024 Horse Racing Tips 3 weeks ago Four thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Monday. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing tips for horse racing on … Read More Ipswich racing tips & quaddie selections | Monday, May 6 Horse Racing Tips 4 weeks ago Ipswich Turf Club will host a very competitive seven-race program on Monday afternoon. 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Head south along the A7 for roughly 6.8km before getting onto the M7 at Rocklea. Take the M7 further south-west for 20.6km and exit onto the M2 to Brisbane Rd in Dinmore. Look for exit 33 from the National Highway, and from there, simply follow Brisbane Rd until you arrive at your destination. The entrance of the course is located at T L Cooney Ave, where ample parking for both racegoers and participants is widely available. Regularly scheduled buses are also available if you’d rather leave the car at home, with Roma Street Station buses departing on an hourly rotation. Locals have the option to drive, taxi, or uber, with many patrons making their way from the Ipswich CBD, located approximately 4.7km west of the Ipswich Turf Club. Be sure to plan accordingly so you don’t miss all the action, with most meetings scheduled to get underway between 11am-1pm local time. Ipswich racecourse and starting points Ipswich Racecourse is run in a clockwise direction, with a circumference of 1,746m and a home straight of 300m, traditionally making it a track suited to on-speed gallopers. Being such a tight-turning race track, the course proper has many chute starting positions, with the 1100m, 1200m, and 1350m all disengaging from a chute position located at the north-west side of the course in relation to the grandstand. The 2150m starting point for the Ipswich Cup also has a chute position on the south-east side of the course, with horses passing the winning post on two occasions. Major races held at Ipswich racecourse Ipswich holds quality thoroughbred racing all year round! The Ipswich Winter Racing Carnival is known to attract some big-name stables, both from Queensland and around Australia. The most recently edition of the Ipswich Cup was taken out by the Annabel Neasham-trained NSW raider Regal Lion (2023). 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Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Tuesday's Observations features the daughter of an Oaks runner-up, and who is also a half-sister to Group-winner Lily Pond (Ire). 18.45 Tipperary, Mdn, €12,000, 2yo, f, 5fT TRULY ENCHANTING (IRE) (No Nay Never) is one of two rides for Ryan Moore on the evening card and an intriguing Ballydoyle newcomer as the third foal out of the Oaks-placed Alluringly (Fastnet Rock {Aus}). Her half-sister Lily Pond (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) was successful in the nine-furlong G2 Kilboy Estate S. and third in the G3 Munster Oaks, so a bold debut show over this trip for this descendant of Urban Sea (Miswaki) would be highly encouraging even allowing for the obvious speed influence of the sire. The post Observations: Daughter of Alluringly Debuts at Tipperary appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article