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Laurel Park will open for a 15-day Spring meet beginning Friday, April 5. In a release from the Maryland Jockey Club, the meet, which will run through Sunday, May 5, will play host to a total of nine stakes worth over $950,000 topped by the Federico Tesio S., a 'Win and You're In' for the Triple Crown's middle jewel, the GI Preakness S. at Pimlico May 18. Additionally, the Weber City Miss S. offers 3-year-old fillies the chance to nab a paid spot in the GII Black-Eyed Susan S. May 17. Laurel's current Heritage Meet continues through March 30. The post Federico Tesio, Weber City Miss Top Laurel Spring Meet Stakes appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A tax package that will extend racing and breeding incentives in the state of the Florida, was approved Friday by Florida Legislature according to a release by the FTBOA. HB 7073, which was initially enacted in 2023, continues to provide state funding for HISA along with $20m in purses and/facility improvements split between Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs. It also gives $5m to the FTBOA for use as racing and breeding promotions and an additional $2.5m for Florida-bred racing incentives. In total, HB 7073 gives a boost of over $32.5m to the Florida racing and breeding industries. “Once again, the legislative sponsors of last year's breeding and racing development program stepped up in a big way,” said FTBOA president George Isaacs. “I'd like to personally thank Marion County's Representative Stan McClain [R-Ocala] and Senator Blaise Ingoglia [R-Spring Hill] for continuing their support of this program. We have also enjoyed support from the state's legislative and industry leaders, including Representative Lawrence McClure [R-Dover].” HB 7073 now goes to the desk of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for further action. The post Florida Legislature Approves Extension Of Racing And Breeding Funds appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

FTBOA: The Florida legislature extends state's all-time strongest Thoroughbred breeding and racing incentives and maintains state funding of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority regulatory assessments. View the full article

A plane carrying 11 South African Thoroughbreds, among them current Equus Horse of the Year Princess Calla (SAf) (Flower Alley) and Breeders' Cup qualifier Beach Bomb (SAf) (Lancaster Bomber), touched down at New York's JFK Airport on Thursday, the Sporting Post reported. November's Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar are on the radar for several of the new arrivals, who will now spend two months in quarantine. The first direct export flight from South Africa since 2003, the plan was chartered after champion owner/breederGaynor Rupert of Drakenstein Stud, her racing manager Kevin Sommerville, Robin Bruss of Northfields Bloodstock, Team Valor International's Barry Irwin, CTB Forwarding Pty., Ltd's Gerard Connolly and Mersant International New York joined forces to facilitate the trip. Originating in Johannesburg, the plane made a refueling stop in Barbados prior to touching down in the Empire State. Rupert's homebred MG1SW Beach Bomb, already successful in the G1 Cartier Paddock S., a “Win And You're In” for the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, anchors the Drakenstein quintet. Grade 3 winner Golden Hostess (SAf) (Gold Standard {SAf), also MG1SP, as well as GSW & G1SP Distant Winter (SAf) (What A Winter {SAf}), Hunting Trip (SAf) (Trippi) and GSP Coldhardstare (SAf) (What A Winter {SAf}) complete the fivesome. Irwin, who experienced great success with South African exports previously and had chartered the final flight in 2003 with Bruss, sent a trio–Equus Champion 3-Year-Old Filly Bless My Stars (SAf) (Gimmethegreenlight {Aus}) who is also bound for the Filly & Mare Turf; GSW & G1SP Feather Boa (SAf) (Flower Alley); and former smart juvenile Eqyptian Mau (SAf) (Fire Away), a Grade 3 winner and Grade 1-placed at two. Irwin told Sporting Post, “It has been meaningful to get this over the line since it is 20 years+ since the last time Robin and I did it. I hope that the results are just as successful. It would have been nice if the enterprise received a bit more support from key players. But as the old saying goes, TISAB !This is South Africa, baby!” Other owners were encouraged by the group to participate, with trainer Sean Tarry and owner Mario Ferreira sending the aforementioned five-time Grade 1 winner Princess Calla. She has a pair of Breeders' Cup options–either the GI Filly & Mare Sprint or the GI Mile versus males. Tarry said on his website, “There is a lot of planning still to do. It wasn't a last minute decision, but I don't think there is a firm plan. She certainly has the option to race still. She took her run on Saturday very well [third in the G1 Wilgerbosdrift H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut S.] and she's sound. In terms of breeding I am sure the world will be her oyster.” Hollywood Syndicate's 2023 Equus Champion Sprinter and MG1SW Isivunguvungu (SAf) (What A Winter {SAf}) was also on board. The 5-year-old gelding will target the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. Completing the 11 visitors is Ridgemont Stud's MG1SW Make It Snappy (SAf) (Dynasty {SAf}), heroine of the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas and G1 Paddock S. Breeders Cup's Josh Christian told the publication, “We are thrilled that the South African horses have arrived in New York on their way to the Breeders Cup World Championships! None of this would be possible without the help and support of Gaynor Rupert, Barry Irwin, Kevin Sommerville, Robin Bruss and Gerard Connolly. We are looking forward to seeing them at Del Mar in November and having the best from South Africa, Asia, Europe and the America's will make the Breeders Cup a true world championship.” Northfields Bloodstock's Robin Bruss, “The USA export route allows South African horses to compete almost up to flight date as Horse of the Year Princess Calla did on Saturday and was in New York four days later. The difference lies between the EU stance of pre-travel quarantine and USA's post arrival quarantine. South Africa is the 8th largest racing country in the world and established great success in the first decade of the 2000s winning Gr.1 races on four continents. Exports have been severely constrained for the past 10 years whilst waiting for difficulties in the pre-travel quarantine system to be resolved. We are the sleeper in world racing, and we want to be back on the stage, win lose or draw. I pay tribute to Gaynor Rupert and Barry Irwin for their willingness to go the extra mile and make things happen and give thanks to the supporters of this venture including Breeders Cup, Ltd.” The post South African Heavy Hitters Arrive In New York With Breeders’ Cup Goal appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Chad Brown has started but three horses in the GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby, none of which has finished better than sixth, but in the form of Klaravich Stable's Domestic Product (Practical Joke), he could very well be getting his picture taken Saturday afternoon. Having won his maiden over nine furlongs at second asking at Aqueduct in late October, the next logical step was the Dec. 2 GII Remsen S., but he caught a rain-affected strip he may not have preferred and faded through the final furlong to finish a well-beaten seventh. As has been well documented, the oft-maligned Remsen has proved productive, with Dornoch (Good Magic) and 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) winning 50-point Derby preps over the last several weeks. The 8-5 morning line second pick, Domestic Product ran on well to finish two lengths behind Hades (Awesome Slew) in the GIII Holy Bull S. Feb. 3. Morplay Racing's No More Time (Not This Time) is the 7-5 pick on the strength of his 1 1/4-length defeat of the running-on 'TDN Rising Star' Agate Road (Quality Road) when a surprising favorite in the GIII Sam F. Davis S. over course and distance Feb. 10. Javier Castellano takes over at the controls from Paco Lopez on a horse whose speed figures remain very light. Juxtaposed to Brown is trainer Todd Pletcher, who has won the Tampa Bay Derby no fewer than six times, including his first with Limehouse (Grand Slam) 20 years ago and Tapit Trice (Tapit) last March. Heartened (Street Boss) has not missed the top three in his four trips to the race, two each on turf and dirt. The bay most recently validated a quote of 40 cents on the dollar to break his maiden by a widening 4 1/2 lengths going this track's extended mile Feb. 10, and his 74 Beyer for that effort is not all that far off the 80 earned by No More Time in the Davis. Florida Oaks A Tasty Appetizer An intriguing field of 12 sophomore fillies is slated to go to post for Saturday's GIII Florida Oaks, and while Chad Brown is looking for a maiden win in the Derby one race later, his runners have taken the Oaks on three occasions, most recently with Dolce Zel (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}) in 2022. Klaravich Stables' Dynamic Pricing (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) is the preferred half of an uncoupled entry. A 170,000gns purchase at Tattersalls October in 2022 by Mike Ryan on behalf of Seth Klarman's operation, the bay filly was up in the nick of time to break her maiden at first asking at Aqueduct Nov. 4. Dynamic Pricing returned to action at a generous 28-5 in the Feb. 3 GIII Sweetest Chant S. and came with a solid finish to cross the line third, beaten two necks by Life's an Audible (Audible) and the re-opposing Style Points (Oscar Performance). Austere (Mendelssohn) was a debut winner on the turf at Ellis Park last August before taking out the valuable Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies the following month. Tyler Gaffalione managed to work out an inside trip from a high draw in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Nov. 3, and the dark bay was scarcely disgraced in fifth, beaten two lengths behind Hard to Justify (Justify). Placed once from two sprint tries over the Saratoga main track, Waskesiu (American Pharoah) improved by several lengths when bounding away to graduate by 4 1/2 lengths at Aqueduct Nov. 18. Made the 9-5 favorite in the Jan. 6 Ginger Brew S., the Chiefswood homebred was a bit wayward out of the gates, then turned in a mostly even effort to be third. She has since worked well up at Payson Park. Pletcher Ships A Pair In For Beholder Mile Rare are the California shippers for non-Breeders' Cup events from the barn of Todd Pletcher, but the Hall of Famer is set to be represented by a pair of entrants in Saturday's GI Beholder Mile at Santa Anita. Commenting that he 'is trying to save racing one horse at a time,' Mike Repole paid $1.4 million to acquire the dual graded-stakes winner Interstatedaydream (Classic Empire) from her previous owner Staton Flurry at Keeneland November just days after winning the Turnback the Alarm S. at Aqueduct. Frankie Dettori takes the ride on the Ontario-bred 5-year-old, while John Velazquez has the mount aboard 'TDN Rising Star' Green Up (Flatter), who–like her stablemate–exits a victory in Aqueduct stakes company, in her case the Nov. 5 Pumpkin Pie S. Adare Manor (Uncle Mo) is the 5-2 favorite to give her sire back-to-back Beholder Mile winners following A Mo Reay last year. Also kept in training for a 5-year-old campaign, the Michael Lund Petersen colorbearer defeated Desert Dawn (Cupid) for her first elite-level success in the Clement L. Hirsch S. at Del Mar and added this track's GII Zenyatta S. in October before finishing seventh, but not beaten far, in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff. Arizona-bred Desert Dawn was winless in seven starts last term, including a runner-up effort in the GIII Bayakoa S. at Los Alamitos Dec. 15, but she got her 5-year-old season off on a high note with a one-length defeat of Coffee in Bed (Curlin) in the GIII La Canada S. Jan. 20. Kinza Rates the Marquee in Santa Ysabel 'TDN Rising Star' Kinza (Carpe Diem) puts her undefeated record on the line against seven others in a renewal of the GIII Santa Ysabel S. that looks competitive on paper. The $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic breezer belied debut odds of 11-2 to romp home by 7 1/2 lengths going six furlongs over this strip Dec. 29 and was made the even-money choice in the GIII Las Virgenes S. Feb. 10. The New York-bred set reasonable fractions beneath Juan Hernandez and was never truly in danger, scoring by two lengths, with She's a Tempest (Connect) another 1 1/2 lengths back in third. Of the five last-out maiden winners looking to negotiate the hike into stakes company, Ultimate Authority (Practical Joke) shapes with the most promise. She has turned in a pair of cracking efforts around two turns–each good for a 90 Beyer Speed Figure–missing by a head to She's a Tempest in a mile maiden Jan. 5 before defeating Where's My Ring (Twirling Candy) by a half-length over the same distance Feb. 2. The latter also takes her chance here. 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6th-OP, $115k, Msw, 3yo, f, 1m, 4:18p.m. ET Half-sister to last year's GIII Withers S. winner Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}), FLASHY DANCER (Curlin) will be unveiled here for Gary and Mary West. Out of two-time Graded winner Actress (Tapit), who has also produced the winning Hot Rumor (Medaglia d'Oro), the second dam is Canadian champion Milwaukee Appeark (Milwaukee Brew). Riding a healthy work tab and picking up the services of Manny Franco, the morning line has Flashy Dancer tabbed at 8-5 odds. TJCIS PPs 4th-SA, $65k, Msw, 3yo, 6 1/2f, 5:03p.m. ET In a well-met maiden field, PONY EXPRESS (Gun Runner) will be one of several high-priced auction horses to open his career here. Racing for Talla Racing LLC, Three Chimneys Farm and West Point Thoroughbreds, the chestnut was acquired for $500,000 at KEESEP and is a half-brother to MSP Collaborate (Into Mischief), who had been sent to contest the 2021 GI Florida Derby after breaking his maiden by over 12 lengths. In addition to being a half-brother to two other multiple winners, Pony Express hails from the extended female family of champion Heavenly Prize. John Sadler sends this one to post. To that one's outside, Santarena (Omaha Beach) will jump for Muir Hut Stables, LLC, Saints or Sinners and Dan J. Agnew from the barn of Mark Glatt. A $425,000 in-training purchase at EASMAY, the colt's second dam tallies daughter Catch the Moon (Malibu Moon), whose claim to fame is as the dam of GSW & MGISP Midnight Bourbon (Tiznow); GISW Girvin (Tale of Ekati); GSW Cocked and Loaded (Colonel John); and GSW Pirate's Punch (Shanghai Bobby). Santarena himself is a half-brother to SW & GSP Dubini (Gio Ponti), SW What A Catch (Justin Phillip), and SP Cancel This (Malibu Moon). This is the extended family of GISW Silver Max (Badge of Silver) and GSW & MGISP Shancelot (Shanghai Bobby). Farthest of them all will be Winterfell (Arrogate), a $400,000 KEESEP purchase trained by Bob Baffert for the ownership group of SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Robert E. Masterson, Waves Edge Capital LLC, Catherine Donovan, and Tom J. Ryan. The colt is a half-brother to two other winners and hails from the family of G1 Epsom Oaks victress Casual Look. TJCIS PPs The post Mar. 9 Insights: Big Ticket Purchases Unveiled in California appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After a narrow loss in last year’s Pioneer Sprint (1200m), the Garry Lefoe-trained Expert Witness has returned to Alice Springs in his quest to claim the race. The feature is scheduled for April 6 during the Alice Springs Cup Carnival. Expert Witness, with eight wins from 18 starts, looked set to win his first Pioneer Sprint before the Terry Gillett-trained Supreme Attraction swooped late to win by a neck. The son of Star Witness, a five-year-old gelding these days, was unlucky after drawing the outside gate in the 12-horse field. He takes on decent opposition – Kerioth, City Regal, Red Wraith, Throw At Da Stumps and Supreme Times – when he returns in a Benchmark 76 (1100m) on Saturday. With four wins after a spell, Lefoe expects Expert Witness to be competitive. He’s under the guidance of Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson, who rode the horse in last year’s Pioneer, in the Red Centre. “I’ll be down there on Friday, it’s taken a while to get him back,” Lefoe said. “I’ve had him in work for a little while, he struggled with the heat during build up. “We just backed off and took our time with him, it will be good to have him back at the races. “He’ll want the run first up, but it’s not his grand final. “I’m looking at giving him another run in the Lightning (1000m), then on to the Pioneer.” Under the guidance of fellow Top End trainer Tayarn Halter, Expert Witness made his Alice Springs debut a year ago and saluted over 1000m (BM76) before coming second over 1200m (WFA) after pushing NT star Savatoxl to the limit. Following the Pioneer Sprint, the former Queensland galloper returned to Darwin and won over 1100m in open company on Day 1 of the Darwin Cup Carnival in July before picking up a foot abscess. He missed the Palmerston Sprint (1200m) and was set to appear in the Montgomerie Lightning (1000m) on Cup Day before injuring his leg. Expert Witness finally returned in early September, where he finished last in a seven-horse field over 1000m (BM76). A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Expert Witness was spelled and will have his first start for Lefoe, who returned from a suspension last October for the first time since February 2022. With a rating of 81, Expert Witness appears infrequently as he receives the big weights, and this weekend he has 61.5kg. “There isn’t too many high-class races around in the off-season, so we just took our time bringing him back,” Lefoe added. “He’s building a nice sort of record, and hopefully he can continue with that. “He ran great in the Pioneer last year, and he was super in the other starts he had in Alice, so he obviously likes the track. “He’s a good horse, but he hasn’t won a major yet – he’s definitely got the ability to do so. “I’ve won a Palmerston with Niccoco, the Alice Cup with I Am The Fox, and the NT Derby with Budget King.” Horse racing news View the full article

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Hot and Sultry's first 2024 audition for a grade 1 race in April didn't go as planned. She has a second chance March 9 at Oaklawn Park when she races in the $400,000 Azeri Stakes (G2).View the full article

Millionaire turf mare Closing Remarks is retiring following a sixth-place finish March 3 in the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

8th-Meydan, AED175,000, Hcp., 3-8, NH & SH 3yo/up, 1400m, 1:29.95, ft. ELUSIVE TERRY (IRE) (c, 4, Raven's Pass–Bonding, by Violence) gave trainer Bhupat Seemar his fifth win of the evening while maintaining his perfect record at Meydan on Friday. A four-length winner of an Jebel Ali maiden on Jan. 27, the colt jumped a touch slow and was hustled up to contest the early pace. Glued to the rail, he applied pressure to My Kinda Day (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) on the turn. On top at the 400-metre marker, the 4-year-old held firm despite pressure from both sides and lifted to win by two lengths. Triple Venture (Elusive Quality) beat out Elraaed (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) by a nose for second. Bonding has an unraced 3-year-old full-sister named Haydarieh (Ire) (Raven's Pass), and colts by Belardo (Ire) and U S Navy Flag born in 2022 and 2023, respectively. GIII Santa Ysabel S. winner and GI Las Virgenes S. third Itty Bitty Pretty (El Corredor) is under the third dam. Sales history: €123,962 2yo '22 GOFMAR. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, AED. Click for the ERA chart and video. O-Diarmuid Clohessy. B-ABCL Partners (Ire). T-Bhupat Seemar. | RACE 03 • ELUSIVE TERRY | Bin Dasmal Group | Al Wasl Race Day | 27th January 2024 ———#JARC #JebelAliRacecourse #horseracing #the_ultimate_racing_experience #uae #alwasl pic.twitter.com/aS3BgOItTB — Jebel Ali Racecourse (@jarcOfficial) January 27, 2024 The post Raven’s Pass Colt Two-For-Two At Meydan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hong Kong's top sprinters face off again in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup (G1) March 10 at Sha Tin Racecourse, with Lucky Sweynesse looking for a bit of luck as he stretches out in distance.View the full article

This day 10th March in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sunday’s Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | March 12, 2023 Following the relocated Bunbury Cup meeting on Saturday, Ascot Racecourse will then host a very competitive 10-race card on Sunday … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Echuca racing tips & quaddie numbers | Sunday, March 12 The Echuca Cup (1400m) highlights the action on the eight-race card from Echuca on Sunday. Check out James Herbert’s best … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Trainer hoping stars align home and away Andrew Forsman will be hoping gifted two-year-old Ethereal Star can deliver a winning top-flight lead on Saturday for her older … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Long-time friends still celebrating An enduring association is riding the crest of a wave with a four-year-old who continues to exceed all expectations. Waikato … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Canberra racing tips & quaddie picks | Black Opal Stakes Day Racing heads to Canberra on Sunday afternoon for a competitive nine-race program headlined by the $200,000 Black Opal Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Punt Drunk: From shark-infested canals to the race track Group 1’s, NRL and test cricket, throw in the AFL starting next week and the team at Punt Drunk are … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Alice Springs races best bets & quaddie tips | Saturday 11/3/2023 After a two-week break, it’s full steam ahead for the Alice Springs Turf Club. See the top racing tip, best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pukekohe racing preview & quaddie tips | March 11, 2023 Pukekohe Park will host a 10 race program this Saturday for Auckland Cup Day. HorseBetting’s Lance King has provided his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Trentham races preview & best bets | March 11, 2023 An eight-race program is scheduled for Trentham on Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Lance King presents his best bets and quaddie tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Rosehill racing tips, value bets & quaddie | March 11, 2023 Nine races are set down for decision on Saturday at Rosehill for Coolmore Classic Day, and HorseBetting’s Nathan Keven presents … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sha Tin preview, best bets & quaddie tips | March 11, 2023 We’ve got more Hong Kong racing lined up on Saturday afternoon from Sha Tin Racecourse and it’s a competitive 10-race … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Alice Springs races drawing big fields ahead of Cup Carnival Andrew Maloney, Chairman of the Alice Springs Turf Club, could not be happier as Central Australia gears up for its … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Moroney confident in Emissary ahead of Australian Cup Prelude He might be at a crossroads regarding what path he’ll take after the Australian Cup Prelude at Flemington on Saturday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 10, 2023 Horse Racing on Friday, March 10 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Roch ‘N’ Horse to bring eye of the tiger in Newmarket Handicap Roch ’N’ Horse might have looked a little “chubby” before her last start, but her steely focus has returned ahead … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Super Sunny Sing, Beauty Eternal highlight Derby entries Mercurial talents Super Sunny Sing and Beauty Eternal crown an intriguing band of 14 selected runners for the Hong Kong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Nerve Not Verve thriving ahead of Auckland Cup Michael Moroney believes he has Nerve Not Verve spot on for Saturday’s Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m). The seven-year-old mare … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Noble steeds set to shine Trainer Lance Noble is in for a busy 24-hours this weekend. The Karaka horseman will saddle his two stable stars … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rosehill Gardens race-by-race betting preview & tips | 12/03/22 HorseBetting brings you our race-by-race preview of all the Group 1 action at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday, with the Coolmore … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ascot racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, March 12 HorseBetting’s Western Australian form analyst presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for Saturday’s meeting at Ascot in WA, as … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Eagle Farm betting tips & quaddie picks | Saturday, March 12 HorseBetting’s Nick Lloyd has picked out his best bets and quaddie numbers for the first meeting on 2022 at Eagle … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville tips, odds & value bets | Saturday, March 12 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 Ho Ho Khan on Sydney Cup path Ballarat trainer Mitchell Freedman is daring to dream that Ho Ho Khan can make his backers merry in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Queensland star Vanna Girl retired Toby & Trent Edmonds have announced the retirement of Vanna Girl, ending a successful career on the track that earned … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Cummings ‘excited’ about Duais ahead of Australian Cup According to her trainer, Duais is “right up to the mark” ahead of Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Cup at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Flemington racing tips & quaddie picks | Super Saturday, 12/03/22 Flemington 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 Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 10, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Purton’s Happy Valley mastery continues as Nervous Witness rebounds Touted as a potential future sprint star early this season, Nervous Witness has restored lustre to his reputation with a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Field Of Gold to come of age Tony Pike feels the time is right to take on older horses at weight-for-age with his top three-year-old Field Of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago The Chosen One ready for Ellerslie Group One test Although busy on day three of the New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling sale, trainer Andrew Forsman was keeping a wary … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Roch ‘N’ Horse set for Newmarket assignment Trans-Tasman trainer Michael Moroney will saddle a pair of light-weight chances in Saturday’s Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) with four-year-old … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Libertini to skip Randwick barrier trials Libertini will bypass a scheduled barrier trial in favour of a race day excursion as she prepares for her autumn … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Milford Sound set to cruise to maiden win Andrew Carston is hoping suggestions that he might have one of the best-credentialled maiden gallopers in the South Island are … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Townsville racing tips & betting odds | Thursday 11/3/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds and top value bets for Townsville’s eight-race meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2021 … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Cory Parish given all-clear after back injury Caulfield Cup winning jockey Cory Parish has been given the all-clear to resume his riding career almost 12 months to … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Russian Emperor pleases Whyte ahead of Hong Kong Derby tilt After entering the 2021 BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) fold with a dashing second at in last month’s Hong Kong … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Pakenham racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Thursday 11/3/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, best bets and top quaddie numbers for the Pakenham night meeting on Thursday, March … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Douglas Whyte hopes barrier lessons will help Rainbow Light deliver Douglas Whyte is optimistic a remedial course in barrier manners will spark a performance transformation in Rainbow Light when the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Vance hoping for another royal performance Bob Vance is hoping Royal Performer can secure another elite-level victory when he contests the Group 1 Bonecrusher NZ Stakes … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Underdog tag no concern for Cole Fresh from giving one Ellerslie Group One race a big shake, Steven Cole is hoping to do so again next … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Dream draw for Arcadia Queen in All Star Mile Punt Drunk brings you some of the top stories in horse racing from the last 24 hours, including the winners … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago New home away from home for Marlborough Cup The Kam Transport Marlborough Cup (2000m) will have a new home away from home this year when its 100th running … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sydney beckons New Zealand Derby winner After winning the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) with Rocket Spade on Sunday, trainers Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Coolmore announce retirement of King’s Legacy High-class colt King’s Legacy has been retired and will join Coolmore Stud’s stallion roster this spring. A half-brother to leading … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Arcadia Queen shortens in All Star Mile betting Champion Perth jockey William Pike shies away from public barrier draws for big races preferring to find out a day … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Young Werther to run in Alister Clark Stakes at The Valley Young Werther will continue his campaign towards a potential start in the Australian Derby when he lines up in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ilovemyself on target for Pago Pago Trainer Greg Eurell is delighted with the way Ilovemyself has settled into Sydney ahead of the Flemington debut winner’s start … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce Impact in top All-Star Mile shape Trainer Matthew Smith and jockey Craig Williams say Fierce Impact could not be in better shape ahead of the second … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Owner/breeder Trevor Stuckey dies Respected racehorse owner/breeder Trevor Stuckey has died aged 91 … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator Blood All-Star Mile favourite Alligator Blood remains favourite for the All-Star Mile over Melody Belle after the barrier draw for the $5 million race … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago No Coolmore for NZ star filly Probabeel Probabeel will run in the Phar Lap Stakes rather than the Group One Coolmore with Sweet Deal now favourite for … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bosson has Mile confidence in Melody Belle After partnering Melody Belle in her final work-out for the All-Star Mile, New Zealand jockey Opie Bosson says the mare … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago NZ Derby placegetter Scorpz Sydney-bound New Zealand Derby third-placed Scorpz will run in the Rosehill Guineas and the Australian Derby … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Barrier 10 for Alligator Blood in Mile Alligator Blood has drawn barrier 10 of 15 for the All-Star Mile while Melody Belle has barrier five … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Henderson gives Altior chance to run Altior remains in the running to defend his crown in the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham despite an injury … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Cox Plate memories rekindled for Hennessy Gary Hennessy will be reliving his greatest training triumph when he heads along to the Matamata races tomorrow. The South … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Former shearer nabs first Group 1 It may be a few days since Roger That won the Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m), but trainer Antony Fuller … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Thompson rides for Qld in apprentice race Rising star Adin Thompson will represent Queensland in the national apprentices series in Perth … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago US trainers, vets charged over doping Maximum Security’s trainer Jason Servis is among more than two dozen people charged with doping offences in a US federal … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Bosson ticks off on Melody Belle New Zealand mare Melody Belle has had her final gallop ahead of the All-Star Mile in a work-out which has … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Unbiased into Country Championship final The Cody Morgan-trained Unbiased has scored an emotional win at Tamworth to claim a berth in the Country Championship final … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trapeze Artist pulls up well from G1 Trapeze Artist has pulled up well from his fourth Group One win as he sets his sights on defending the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Godolphin finds new Slipper weapon in Opal Godolphin’s grip on the Golden Slipper has received another boost with filly Pin Sec winning the Group Three Black Opal … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago South Australians ready for All-Star Mile South Australians, trainer Ryan Balfour and jockey Simon Price, are looking forward to tackling the inaugural $5 million All-Star Mile … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago No query over Samadoubt’s Canberra Cup win Jockey Tim Clark has won his third Canberra Cup in four years with a front-running ride on the Bjorn Baker-trained … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Hugh Bowman gives up Canberra rides Champion jockey Hugh Bowman will return to riding after forfeiting mounts because of a family health scare … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Vincere Volare to chase Golden Slipper Brisbane trainer Tony Gollan is confident Vincere Volare will have enough money to make the Golden Slipper field after her … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Newnham, Parr combine for Canberra Guineas Mark Newnham-trained gelding Final Award has made a dashing run from last to win the $130,000 Canberra Guineas … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Five jockeys taken to hospital after fall Five jockeys have been taken to hospital but appear to have escaped severe injury in a fall at Tamworth … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Price expects bold Mile showing from Grunt Despite a first-up defeat under a big weight at Flemington, trainer Mick Price believes dual Group One winner Grunt will … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mornington Cup aim for stayer Hang Man After his win at Flemington over 2000m, the Mornington Cup will be the next step for import Hang Man with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Upgrade for female jockeys rooms in Qld Racing Queensland and the federal government are spending more than $350,000 to upgrade female jockeys’ facilities at Townsville … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Lyre set to run in the G1 Golden Slipper Blue Diamond Stakes winner Lyre will head to Sydney for the Golden Slipper and will have a barrier trial at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Big fields expected for Aquis Jewel day The Aquis Jewel meeting at the Gold Coast should attract big fields with some extra QTIS bonus payments on offer … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Photo-finish fiasco at Sandown in England The wrong horse has been declared the winner in a race at Sandown where there are different winning posts for … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Uptown Lad surges into Provincial final The Kim Waugh-trained Uptown Lad has overcome a slow start to claim the Provincial Championship qualifier at Hawkesbury … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Brown, Schofield in Randwick suspensions Corey Brown and Glyn Schofield will miss important carnival rides after both were suspended at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Regan Bayliss banned again at Flemington Newmarket Handicap-winning jockey Regan Bayliss will miss the opening day of The Championships in Sydney after another suspension at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Emperor’s Way ends prep in winning style Developing stayer Emperor’s Way has wrapped up a consistent campaign with victory in the Listed Randwick City Stakes for Peter … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Ed Sheeran on hand for rare racing doubles Singer Ed Sheeran was on hand to see the Lindsay Park stable take out both the $1.25 million Newmarket Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago She’s So High wins first-up at Flemington She’s So High is Sydney bound after she scored an explosive first-up win in a Listed race at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Harlem in upset G1 Australian Cup victory Harlem has edged out his more-fancied rivals to beat Gailo Chop and Ventura Storm in the Group One Australian Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sugar Bella arrives late for Group 3 win Sugar Bella has arrived with a late burst to win the Group Three Wenona Girl Quality for trainer Kris Lees … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kementari claims Group 1 Randwick Guineas Godolphin colt Kementari has added a Group One victory to his record with a clinical win in the $1 million … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bowman hospitalised after Randwick fall Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman will spend the night in hospital but has escaped serious injury after a fall at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Melbourne Cup dream a reality for Auckland Cup winner A crack at this year’s Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) edged a step closer for Ladies First at Ellerslie where she … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Spanish Reef claims her first stakes win The Ken Keys-trained Spanish Reef has landed her first stakes win, with victory in the Group Three Matron Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redkirk Warrior wins a second G1 Newmarket Regan Bayliss has guided Redkirk Warrior to a second $1.25 million Newmarket Handicap, defeating Brave Smash and Merchant Navy at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Happy Clapper wins the Canterbury Stakes Happy Clapper has claimed his second Group One win in beating Global Glamour in the Canterbury Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kementari wins the Gr 1 Randwick Guineas Kementari has won the $1 million Randwick Guineas, the first leg of Sydney’s autumn triple crown for three-year-olds … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Niccanova stays on Doncaster Mile course Trainer Steve Tregea ended a stressful week on a high when Niccanova stayed on course for a Doncaster Mile start … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redzel cruises to Challenge Stakes victory Everest winner Redzel rubber stamped his favouritism for the T J Smith Stakes with a comfortable victory on his return … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Matthew Smith faces inquiry over syringes Trainer Matthew Smith has found himself in hot water with stewards after four syringes were found in his horse float … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Saint Emilion captures Group 1 Bonecrusher NZ Stakes Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman are likely to be scouring Australian racing programmes for Saint Emilion following the grand front-runner’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bella Martini wins Group 2 Kewney Stakes Bella Martini has claimed her second stakes win of the preparation, taking out the Group Two Kewney Stakes for three-year-old … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hang continues on path towards Qld Derby Hang has won his fourth race in a row to be on the road to a Queensland Derby start … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Aylmerton adds name to Slipper contenders Aylmerton has added his name to the Golden Slipper mix with victory in the Todman Stakes marred by a fall … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redkirk Warrior wins G1 Newmarket Handicap Redkirk Warrior has won the $1.25 million Newmarket Handicap for the second time, beating Brave Smash and Merchant Navy at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Osman puts his rivals to the sword in Sistema Stakes Sword Of Osman has taken pole position in the race for this season’s champion two-year-old honours. The slick son of … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Not A Single Cent lands VRC Sires’ Produce Having his second race start, Not A Single Cent has relished the 1400m trip to take out the VRC Sires’ … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Estijaab drifts for Slipper despite win Hawkes Racing filly Estijaab remains second favourite for the Golden Slipper but slipped further behind Sunlight after winning the Reisling … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hugh Bowman taken to hospital after fall Leading Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has escaped serious injury but has been taken to hospital for assessment after a fall … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hugh Bowman involved in Randwick race fall Leading jockey Hugh Bowman has been involved in a race fall during the closing stages of the Todman Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Big pay day for Miss Sara in Doomben win Tough filly Miss Sara has picked up nearly $80,000 in prize money and bonus payments for her win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago I Am Excited confirms affinity for sprints I Am Excited has reinforced trainer David Pfieffer’s belief she is better kept to sprints at this stage of her … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kings Will Dream continues winning ways The Mornington Cup is next on the agenda for lightly raced import Kings Will Dream who remained unbeaten in Australia … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Karavali claims Group 3 Aspiration Quality Karavali has earned black-type at the first attempt for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees in the Aspiration Quality at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Demonstrate lands the prize at Flemington Former Godolphin galloper Demonstrate has made it two wins on the trot, winning over 1000m at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Adelaide Cup tips & full form for Monday, March 12 MORPHETTVILLE is hosting a super-strong card on Monday and we’re pumped for what’s to come. The feature race of the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Kent showing them how it’s done across the Tasman Group One-winning Australian trainer Mick Kent made his mark at Trentham on Saturday. The Cranbourne-based conditioner is the part-owner of … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jacquinot Bay chasing second Canberra Cup Veteran gelding Jacquinot Bay will chase a second Canberra Cup win, four years after winning the 2000m race when trained … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Doomben market movers for Saturday, March 10 THE third key meeting on Australia’s east coast is at Doomben and the race-club has a solid nine race card … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Thunder Snow, Hawkbill And Benbatl Star On Stellar Super Saturday Card Super Saturday, the second biggest fixture of the UAE horseracing season, is upon us. Introduced in 2003 as a dress … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Randwick market movers for Saturday, March 10 EVERYWHERE you look there’s group events at Randwick today and the punters have come hard ahead of the Sydney event … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Flemington market movers for Saturday, March 10 FLEMINGTON is hosting a huge nine race card today with group racing everywhere you look. We have your tips sorted … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Championship And Ertijaal Defend Titles Thursday’s eighth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival at Meydan Racecourse is a high-quality one including three turf … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Road To Dubai World Cup: Vol. 3/5 – Tuesday, March 13, 2018 DUBAI WORLD CUP: Mike Smith to Ride Forever Unbridled – The reigning champion dirt mare in America has picked up … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago North America Coast-To-Coast In Super Saturday Procession The final fixture of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival, Super Saturday lived up to its billing with both Group … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 6 years ago 2018 Hong Kong International Sale (March) horses breeze at Sha Tin The 28 lots catalogued for the 2018 Hong Kong International Sale (March) all breezed at Sha Tin Racecourse this morning … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Bowman out to add to impressive G1 tally Hugh Bowman can add to his impressive Group One tally with the jockey on leading chances in both the Australian … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mallyon, Holland charged over Valley rides Jockeys Katelyn Mallyon and Dean Holland have both been charged over their rides in the same 3000m race at Moonee … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dawn Wall surges to Kembla Classic glory Impressive filly Dawn Wall has nailed her third straight win by stepping up in class to claim the Kembla Classic … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Sail faces test in second start Ciaron Maher believes Black Sail will be better next season over further but will give the colt his chance in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Alizee tipped to bounce back Two-year-olds attempt to qualify for the $3.5 million Golden Slipper by winning the Magic Night Stakes or Pago Pago Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ladbrokes new sponsor of Cox Plate The Moonee Valley Racing Club has announced an eight-year sponsorship deal with Ladbrokes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Tireless Kudero wins Bert Lillye Memorial Kudero keeps keeping on to claim the AJ ‘Bert’ Lillye Memorial at Kembla Grange … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Thames Court on track for Sydney debut Victorian trainer David Brideoake aims for more success on the road when Thames Court makes her Sydney debut in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Kate Goodrich free to nominate her horses Kate Goodrich has a three month suspension hanging over her head following a hearing at the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Antonio Giuseppe continues Sydney Cup tilt The Chris Waller-trained Antonio Giuseppe ramps up preparations for the $2.1 Sydney Cup at Randwick on April 8 in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Corstens confident Jocasta can have change of luck at Cranbourne IT’S not often that a trainer will complain about his galloper placing in its last four races, but trainer Leon … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moreira rides out in Godolphin colours Joao Moreira makes a return to the Godolphin blue colours at Flemington when he rides Tally in the Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Purton picks up Teaspoon ride in Slipper Hugh Bowman has relinquished the ride on Teaspoon in the Golden Slipper with Zac Purton to ride the Michael Freedman-trained … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Divine Centuri set to fire at Doomben Trainer Stuart Kendrick believes stakes winning mare Divine Centuri is set to return to her best form at Doomben after … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Beautiful draw for La Bella Diosa Kiwi trainer Mandy Brown is rapt with La Bella Diosa’s barrier draw for her Australian Group One debut in Saturday’s … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago In Her Time taking hot form into Coolmore Classic for Ben Smith NEWCASTLE conditioner Ben Smith will head to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday with dreams of landing his first group 1 victory … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Our top five horse racing selections for Saturday, March 11 THERE are three group one races in store for punters this Saturday across Flemington and Rosehill where we have found … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gollan hoping rest proves worthwhile Tony Gollan is hoping a new tactic of varying Best of The Rest’s work will help the gelding score his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx on top of the world Winx and Arrogate sit equal at the top of the first world rankings for the year on 127 … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Can Joao Moreira win three races or more at Flemington? HE’S the jockey that has the entire racing industry swooning. Sportsbet.com.au has a betting special on Joao Moreira at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing Tips, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago 2017 Auckland Cup form, free tips and updated betting markets THE action continues over the Tasman in New Zealand where Ellerslie hosts the $500,000 Group 1 Auckland Cup tomorrow. The 3200m … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago The Championships gaining popularity with increase in acceptances THE Championships are fast approaching this April and its popularity continues to increase with a record number of acceptances. The … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Ahndras takes vital step to Aust Oaks Gold Coast filly Ahndras takes a vital step towards an Australian Oaks start when she runs at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sacred Elixir on target for Aust Derby New Zealand trainer Tony Pike says Sacred Elixir is on target to run in the Australian Derby at Randwick without … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Hefty penalties in Lil Caesar HK sale case Racing NSW stewards have handed down disqualifications to high-profile racing identities Richard Callander and Liam Prior … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Astern confirms Golden Slipper credentials Godolphin colt Astern has raced to an emphatic barrier trial win to get his Golden Slipper campaign back on track … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Two disqualified over Lil Caesar HK sale Media personality Richard Callander and racing manager Liam Prior have both been disqualified for six months over the sale of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Siblings a chance at Group race double Catch A Fire will try to win her second Group race in the Kewney Stakes on a day her brother … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Blake Shinn injured in barrier incident Australian Cup jockey Blake Shinn has been injured after his mount became fractious in the starting stalls at a country … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Three to line up for Weir in Blamey Stakes Darren Weir will rely on Trust In A Gust, Stratum Star and Manndawi in the Blamey Stakes at Flemington with … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Guilty pleas in Lil Caesar HK sale case Glyn Schofield, Liam Prior and Richard Callander have entered guilty pleas to charges over the sale of a horse to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Williams chasing first Newmarket Hcp win Craig Williams will be chasing his first Newmarket Handicap win when he partners one of the main chances Japonisme in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Walker eying second Aust Cup on Almoonqith Michael Walker partners Almoonqith in the Australian Cup as he chases back-to-back wins in the Flemington Group One feature … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Williams chasing first Newmarket Hcp win Craig Williams will be chasing his first Newmarket Handicap win when he partners one of the main chances Japonisme in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Facts behind the Australian Cup A look at the history behind the Australian Cup at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Facts and figures on the Newmarket A look at the history of the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Injury rules Mourinho out of G1 Aust Cup Mourinho is facing retirement after suffering a tendon injury while getting ready for the Australian Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Peter Moody cobalt decision next week Victoria’s Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will announce on Wednesday its finding on trainer Peter Moody’s cobalt charges … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Injured Costin upbeat for Coolmore Classic Suffering two bad falls in two weeks, a limping Winona Costin says she will be fit to ride Pearls in … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Different point of attack for Waller in G1 Chris Waller is looking to two mares rated at double-figure odds to give him a breakthrough in the Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Blinkers to provide spark for Gollan 2YOs Trainer Tony Gollan will experiment with blinkers on Social Conquest and Red Handle as they take their place in a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weetwood start goes on line for Kempelly Kempelly, runner-up in the 2014 Weetwood Handicap, will try to press his claims for a start in this year’s edition … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Facts on the Group One Coolmore Classic Rosehill will be showcasing the best fillies and mares under handicap conditions in the Group One Coolmore Classic … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Calliope to revive Golden Slipper hopes A late scratching from the Reisling Stakes, Godolphin filly Calliope will be out to make amends in the Magic Night … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Chautauqua favourite to land 4th G1 win Star sprinter Chautauqua is out to become the fourth horse in 50 years to carry 58kg or more to victory … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Sydney the preference for Sacred Eye Group Three-winning filly Sacred Eye, who is entered for races in two states, is set to contest the Phar Lap … Read More View the full article

Having endured a sub-optimal trip when only sixth to Victor the Winner (Aus) (Toronado {Ire}) in defence of his crown in the G1 Centenary Sprint Cup Jan. 26–not to mention some post-race veterinary issues–reigning champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse (NZ) (Sweynesse {Aus}) will look to atone for that effort in Sunday's G1 Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup, a race he also took out 12 months ago. The 5-year-old, victorious in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Sprint in December, was found to be lame in his right fore the morning after the Centenary Sprint, but turned in a smooth runner-up effort in a Feb. 20 trial over the dirt track and should be a warm item Sunday. James McDonald, who was in the saddle last year, looks for another hit-and-run Group 1 in Hong Kong. California Spangle (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) made the running and Lucky Sweynesse did the chasing in last year's Queen's Silver Jubilee, but the pacesetter couldn't quite see it out and settled for a sound second. The 6-year-old was very good in carrying 135 pounds to victory in the G2 Sha Tin Trophy over a mile on seasonal debut back in October, but those weight-bearing efforts can exact a toll, as he is winless in his last four, including a fourth in the G1 Stewards' Cup over the metric mile Jan. 21. A trip to the desert for the G1 Al Quoz Sprint could be in the offing with a return to something approaching his best form. “He's entered for Dubai and we'll decide whether we will go depending on how he performs on Sunday,” said Cruz. “We hope for a good result.” Zac Purton opted for California Spangle over Lucky Sweynesse last year and gets a leg up on Beauty Joy (Aus) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}) from Tony Cruz Sunday afternoon. After besting Beauty Joy (Aus) (Sebring {Aus}) in November's G2 Jockey Club Mile, Beauty Eternal was an even sixth behind Golden Sixty (Aus) (Medaglia d'Oro) in the G1 Longines Hong Kong Mile and exits a solid second to the Dubai-bound Voyage Bubble (Aus) (Deep Field {Aus}) in the Stewards' Cup. Cruz is a three-time winner of the Queen's Silver Jubilee, most notably with the legendary Silent Witness (Aus) back in 2005. The post Lucky Sweynesse Looks To Bounce Back in QSJC appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

4th-Meydan, AED175,000, Cond., NH & SH 3yo, 1900m, 1:58.65, ft. GUNS AND GLORY (c, 3, Gun Runner–Baby Go Far {Brz} {G1SP-Brz}, by Elusive Quality) dominated from the front end at Meydan in his third start on Friday. Once the gates flew, Tadhg O'Shea drove his mount to the front and the duo set a decent pace past the grandstand and into the backstretch. In a very easy rhythm, Guns And Glory set sail for home at the 500-metre mark, and his rivals had no answer, with the bay drawing off to win by 12 lengths in an impressive fashion. Elyabri (American Pharoah) closed to take second, a neck to the good of Fayadh (Liam's Map). Picked up for $160,000 at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale before making €543,210 from Stephen Hillen/Dr. Hay to top the Goffs Dubai Breeze-Up Sale last March, the colt was fourth to Military Artist (Munnings) when unveiled on Dec. 1, and improved a spot to third upped from 1600 metres to this track and trip behind Elyabri on Feb. 2. His dam was placed at Group 1 level in Brazil, and she foaled a full-sister to the winner in 2022. Her latest is a Justify yearling filly, and she was covered by Epicenter last spring. Baby Go Far is a daughter of G1 Grande Premio Marciano de Aguiar Moreira heroine Linda Rafaela (Brz) (Bin Ajwaad {Ire}), and a half-sister to G1 Brazilian Oaks winner Viva Rafaela (Brz) (Know Heights {Ire}). Sales history: $160,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; €543,210 2yo '23 GOFMAR. Lifetime Record: 3-1-0-1, AED131,250. Click for the ERA chart and video. O-Mrs Fitriani Hay. B-Stud TNT, LLC (KY). T-Bhupat Seemar. The post Gun Runner Colt Lights Up Meydan appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Registration is open for a Spring Break bus tour through Lexington, KY horse country hosted by Amplify Horse Racing, a nonprofit that spotlights industry education and career opportunities. The event, held Friday, April 5, will guide young adults age 13 and up through various places such as WinStar Farm's training center and Hallway Feeds before ending the day at Keeneland for racing on opening day. Tickets can be purchased here. The post Amplify Horse Racing Hosts Spring Break Event appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Isle of Jura (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) found his best stride entering the final 200 metres and ran out a comfortable winner of Friday's $200,000 Listed King's Cup to secure the 'Triple Crown' for Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa's Victorious Racing and trainer George Scott. Winner of a Bahrain Turf Series race Dec. 8 and second in another three weeks later, Isle of Jura saw his rating rise out of the eligibility range for those valuable handicaps and made his next start in the Listed Crown Prince's Cup Feb. 2. Duly obliging there for a first black-type success, he scooped the $135,000 Sheikh Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup a fortnight later and was going for the sweep in the King's Cup. The commonly owned, but Fawzi Nass-trained Rollajam (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}), ostensibly a pacemaker for Isle of Jura, bombed the start, but rolled forward with a rush to take up the running and opened a double-digit margin on his rivals down the back. Isle of Jura raced in about fifth position and one off the fence with cover, but still had plenty of ground to make up on the leader turning in. The hulking bay took time to hit top gear, but began to bridge the gap in earnest approaching the final furlong and pulled clear from there as Sovereign Spirit (GB) (Le Havre {Ire}) and Panning for Gold (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) ran on for the minor prizes. “This ranks as the highlight of my career to date, miles ahead of anything else. It's unbelievable,” the winning trainer commented. “The King's Cup is the pinnacle of racing here in Bahrain. What a wonderful horse, he really is a trier.” Added jockey Callum Shepherd: “What a magic winter this horse has given us and for it to culminate in this race is huge. He's had to overcome adversity here, being virtually knocked over on the first bend. I'm enormously grateful to His Highness Sheikh Nasser, I am so pleased we could do this for him. It was his ambition to win the three races, the 'Triple Crown', and it takes some doing. “I'd also like to give enormous credit to Rosie Jessop who's ridden him every day out here and the girls who have looked after him. They have carried out and implemented George's plans to the letter and they have been faultless in doing so.” Said Jessop, who has jumped aboard Isle of Jura in his work over the course of the last three months: “I am going to miss him dearly. He's been the life and soul of my season this year. I'm just so happy and he's made it a magical time for us.” Isle of Jura returns to Europe for a pattern campaign over the summer. The well-related Isle of Jura is out of a daughter of French listed-winning 2002 G1 Pouliches runner-up Firth of Lorne (Ire) (Danehill), whose son Master of the Seas (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) led home a Godolphin 1-2 in last year's GI Breeders' Cup Mile. She is also the dam of the stakes-winning and G1 St James's Palace S. second Latharnach (Iffraaj {GB}) and Etive (Elusive Quality), a listed winner in Germany. This is also the family of Just Fine (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), popular winner of the G1 Metropolitan H. at Randwick last September. Falls of Lora is also represented by a 2-year-old Night of Thunder (Ire) colt and a yearling colt by Dubawi. Real World Back To Winning Ways It had been a stretch of 12 consecutive outs for Godolphin's classy Real World (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) dating back to his victory in the 2022 G2 Zabeel Mile at Meydan. The 7-year-old earned his first placing since when third to Brave Emperor (Ire) (Sioux Nation) in the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Cup in Qatar Feb. 17 and snapped the skid with an authoritative victory in Friday's $80,000 Listed Al Methaq Mile. Ridden forward by Kevin Stott, the veteran went to the front with better than 200 metres to travel and proved not for catching from there, defeating Wowzers (GB) (Kodiac {GB}) by a comfortable 2 1/2-length margin. “Last time Real World ran well in Doha in Qatar, and then he worked very well last week and back at a mile, which is the best trip for him, I was confident he would run well. That was good to see,” said trainer Saeed bin Suroor. KING'S CUP-Listed, $200,000, Sakhir, 3-8, 3yo/up, 2400mT, 2:31.50, gd. 1–ISLE OF JURA (GB), 128, g, 4, New Approach (Ire)–Falls of Lora (Ire), by Street Cry (Ire). (£150,000 HRA '23 TATMAR). O-Victorious; B-Godolphin; T-George Scott; J-Callum Shepherd; $120,000. Lifetime Record: 10-5-1-0, $287,164. *Full to Cascadian (GB), MG1SW-Aus, G1SP-Fr, $5,925,891; half to Albahr (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), GISW-Can, SW-Eng, $236,981. 2–Sovereign Spirit (GB), 125, g, 4, Le Havre (Ire)–Shutka (Fr), by Holy Roman Emperor (Ire). 1ST BLACK-TYPE. (€75,000 Ylg '21 ARQOCT; 40,000gns HRA '23 TATAUT). O-Al-Afoo Racing; B-J P Dubois; T-Jaber Ramadhan; J-Soufiane Saadi; $40,000. 3–Panning for Gold (Ire), 125, g, 4, Galileo Gold (GB)–Sweet Temptation (Ire), by Amadeus Wolf (Ire). 1ST BLACK-TYPE. (€18,000 Ylg '21 GOFOCT; £115,000 2yo '22 GOFAPR; 85,000gns HRA '23 TATAUT). O-Al Mohamediya Racing; B-Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd; T-Fawzi Nass; J-Neil Callan; $20,000. Margins: 2HF, 1HF, NO. Click for the Bahrain Turf Club chart. AL METHAQ MILE-Listed, $80,000, Sakhir, 3-8, 3yo/up, 1600mT, 1:34.30, gd. 1–REAL WORLD (IRE), 126, g, 7, Dark Angel (Ire)–Nafura (GB), by Dubawi (Ire). O/B-Godolphin; T-Saeed bin Suroor; J-Kevin Stott; $48,000. Lifetime Record: Hwt. Older Horse-UAE at 7-9.5f, GSW & MG1SP-Eng, GSW-Fr & UAE, 23-7-3-3, $896,845. *1/2 to Dubai Fountain (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), SW & MGSP-Eng, $123,978. 2–Wowzers (GB), 126, g, 5, Kodiac (GB)–Vallado (Ire), by Clodovil (Ire). 1ST BLACK-TYPE. (65,000gns RNA Ylg '20 TATNOV; 110,000gns HRA '22 TATAUT). O-Al Mohamediya Racing; B-Wood Hall Stud; T-Fawzi Nass; J-Hector Crouch; $16,000. 3–Mehmento (Ire), 126, g, 6, Mehmas (Ire)–Invincible Me (Ire), by Invincible Spirit (Ire). (£14,000 RNA 2yo '20 TATJUL; 23,000gns HRA '22 TATFEB; 45,000gns HRA '22 TATJUL). O-Al-Afoo Racing; B-Tally-Ho Stud; T-Mohammed Hasan; J-Soufiane Saadi; $8,000. Margins: 2HF, NK, HF. Click for the Bahrain Turf Club chart. The post Isle of Jura ‘Victorious’ In King’s Cup To Complete Bahrain Sweep appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Almost apologetically, David Porter-Mackrell laments that he might not make the most engaging subject for an interview, despite the practice he's gained in the days since he was named the Employee of the Year at the 2024 Godolphin-sponsored Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, organised by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA). “I feel a bit awkward doing these things to be perfectly honest with you,” he confesses. “It is overwhelming, talking about me, what I do and all that–I'm more comfortable hidden behind the horse! “I'm just keen to make sure I get across a genuine feel for what the job means to me and how important the horses are. It can be tricky vocalising it.” As it turns out, Porter-Mackrell is a lot better at the task at hand than he might think, at least from this interviewer's perspective, making a difficult job look easy, just as he has his role as head stallion man at Newsells Park Stud for the last 15 years. Self-promotion and basking in the spotlight might come even less easily to him than it does trying to pick a favourite among the stallions he's doted on in his time at Newsells Park, but then ask him why this career path is the one for him and suddenly he comes into his own. “One of the reasons why I always wanted to do stallions, apart from the magic of the horses themselves, is the fact that you're so close to them and have such a bond with them,” he explains. “All being well, you're looking after the same horses over an extended period of time, whereas obviously the yearlings are very seasonal, they come and go, and even the mares move around different yards depending on where they're at in their cycle in the year. “You're with the stallions day in, day out, year in, year out, and the bond that you build with them is sustained over a long period of time.” The stallion venture at Newsells Park was in its infancy when Porter-Mackrell joined the team in December 2008, having previously gained experience at Whitsbury Manor Stud and Banstead Manor Stud. Various bonds have been built in the interim, first with the G1 Criterium International and G1 Eclipse S. winner Mount Nelson (GB) when he retired to become the first stallion to stand at Newsells Park in 2009. He was joined two years later by Equiano (Fr), the dual winner of the G1 King's Stand S. at Royal Ascot. Both horses went on to spend at least eight years in the devoted care of Porter-Mackrell, but sometimes bonds have to be sacrificed, especially in the ever-evolving stallion business where market forces seem to rule above all else. In 2017, Mount Nelson moved to Boardsmill Stud in Ireland to cement his position as a National Hunt stallion, while pastures new also beckoned for Equiano in 2021 when he made the transfer to the Irish National Stud. “It's always a heartbreaker to lose one of the stallions to be honest,” Porter-Mackrell says. “Mount Nelson and Equiano were both here for the best part of 10 years. That's a long time looking after a horse and then one day they're there and the next day they're not. “Mount Nelson was the first one I lost. He was hard work and everything was hard-earned with him, so that was particularly difficult. It was hard to gain his trust. “There was the sort of compensation that they're getting another chance in Ireland and a new market to hopefully do well in and get a bit of a second wind. You hope to see them do well, but you hope to have them for their whole career and it's always disappointing to lose them to be honest.” David Porter-Mackrell with Mount Nelson | Newsells Park Stud Porter-Mackrell can find comfort in the three stallions currently in his care at Newsells Park, headed by the G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. and G1 Eclipse S. winner Nathaniel (Ire), who produced the legendary racemare Enable (GB) from his very first crop conceived at the stud in 2013. Nathaniel has since been joined on the roster by the G1 St James's Palace S. hero Without Parole (GB) in 2021 and the multiple Group 2 winner A'Ali (Ire) in 2022, keeping Porter-Mackrell on his toes with three very different personalities to contend with. “They are all different, so different, and you learn something from all of them as well,” he says. “You need to be flexible in your approach and work out what works for that individual and how you can best get the job done in a way that keeps them happy. “The nicest thing is when you get a horse from the very beginning, when they first get off the track. They've got to learn an entirely different way of life–one minute they're in full work and training and the next minute you're asking them to be calm and relaxed and to saunter around the paddock without being stupid. “They've got to get used to that lifestyle and make that transition. Watching them become happy with that and seeing them happy, that's where the reward is because if they're happy then you're doing a good job.” It's a job that not everybody is cut out for. And nor should the responsibility of handling 500kg of horseflesh, brimming with testosterone, ever be taken lightly, requiring a very specific skillset to make a success of it. Explaining which quality is prized in a stallion handler above all others, Porter-Mackrell says, “First and foremost, patience. If you've got the patience and you have a genuine love and care for them, and you listen to what they're telling you, then you'll come up with the right answers. “They can be testing, but the one thing that you always have to bear in mind is that they live quite a solitary life. They're not mingling in a herd, like the mares, foals and yearlings. “You are such a huge part of their life and they're so reliant on you, so if they're having a bad day they're going to tell you about it. The important thing is to listen to them and try to understand and think 'okay, what's making you unhappy here and what can we do about it?' That's the key really.” Perhaps it's for fear of making one of the others unhappy that Porter-Mackrell couldn't possibly imagine nominating a favourite among the stallions he's looked after. “You can't even engage with that line of thought,” he protests. “They're all so special and you learn something from each of them. It's nigh on impossible to single one out.” For an interviewer who lazily assumed that Nathaniel would be top of the pile, Porter-Mackrell's parently attitude towards the charges in his care gives a glimpse into why he's so valued by the team at Newsells Park, headed by general manager Julian Dollar who made the nomination for the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards. Together the team has enjoyed some memorable days, such as that in 2022 when Desert Crown (GB) proved himself a top-class colt for Nathaniel when sprinting away from his rivals in the G1 Derby at Epsom. “It's incredible and, professionally, that's what it's all about,” Porter-Mackrell sums up. “You kind of avidly support them [the stallions], believe in them right from the beginning, and look forward to those sorts of days. “You believe they'll come and, when they do come, it's just magic. And part of the joy of it is watching everybody else appreciate them, hopefully, as much as you do.” David Porter-Mackrell receives his trophy from Princess Anne | Dan Abraham It's been less than two weeks since the industry came together to show their appreciation for Porter-Mackrell himself and his efforts over the years. He took home the Stud Stuff award, as well as the title of Employee of the Year, not to mention £15,000 in cash and the same amount to be shared amongst his colleagues at Newsells Park. As enjoyable as it is to talk about the horses who helped to make it all possible, now is the time to find out a bit more about the man himself, even if it means taking him out of comfort zone just a little. “It all began with the horses as opposed to an interest in racing as such,” he says of his background. “I came into contact with horses when I was about 10 or 11, just on a very casual basis, looking after them and riding. “I was only ever an average rider and it was never something I was going to do professionally, but I wanted to be around the horses and work with them. I was lucky enough to have somebody sensible tell me that stud work was an obvious line of employment and it just went from there really.” The 2024 breeding season is Porter-Mackrell's 16th at Newsells Park and three stallions at one time is as many as he's ever had to deal with. Typically, he expects to be working flat out in the coming weeks and months, but don't ever expect to hear him complaining about his lot. That's simply not his way, instead preferring to focus on the plus points of the industry and everything it has to offer, from the work/life balance he's able to strike to all the boundless opportunities that are available to the right candidate. “You know that during the breeding season the level of commitment is going to be very high and very time-consuming,” he says. “But you also know that outside of the breeding season you're under far less pressure and you're able to give a bit more back at home. For me it's quite a good balance. “One of the messages I would love to get across is actually how great this business is. If you have an interest in horses and you have a care for horses, then you're kind of 90 percent of the way there. “If you don't mind grafting and you're willing to learn, then the opportunities are endless in this job. It's a message I feel quite strongly about because it's quite difficult to attract staff in this industry at the moment and I think it's a shame because it offers a lot.” Porter-Mackrell's story should certainly be an inspiration to anyone who is thinking of following in his footsteps and pursuing a career in the industry. The rewards that come with it might not ever be as public as those he received at the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, but at least then you won't have a pesky interviewer asking you to sum up how it feels. “It's completely overwhelming to be honest,” Porter-Mackrell explains. “It was over a week ago now and it's still sinking in. You don't expect anything like this and it's been incredible really. How happy people are for you is just amazing. I've had emails from clients and stuff like that, congratulating me.” Reacting to being nominated by Dollar, he adds, “From the beginning that was the most important thing, since I was first made aware that I'd been nominated. “Just the fact that Julian has taken the time to nominate me and thought me worthy of it, that's the biggest compliment of all really. He knows me better than anybody and he sees what I do day in, day out, year in, year out. “And you've got to be in the right environment, with the right support, to be seen to your best, in any walk of life. The fact that I've had that here [at Newsells Park] is also something to be grateful for.” As for what the future might hold, this is one question Porter-Mackrell has no problem answering, with no plans to change the status quo in the foreseeable future. “It's what I wanted to do when I was young and it's still what I want to do now,” he sums up. “There are endless opportunities in this industry and there's all sorts of directions you could divert into, but what I do here now, day-to-day, is what I want to do–long may it continue.” The post Awards Success Still Sinking In For Stallion Devotee Porter-Mackrell appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

G2 Oppenheim-Union-Rennen winner Arrigo (Ger) has relocated from Yorton Farm Stud to Bullbrook Farm near Somerton in Somerset for the 2024 breeding season, it was announced on Friday. A half-brother to German champion sire Adlerflug (Ger), Arrigo has been leased from Yorton Stud and James and Jean Potter by Chloe Roddick and her husband Philip Maloney. Roddick and Maloney have experience of standing sport horse stallions and boarding mares at Bullbrook Farm, alongside running a breaking and pre-training operation. “Standing a thoroughbred stallion has been a dream of ours for many years,” said Roddick. “To stand Arrigo, a beautiful stallion with an outstanding pedigree, makes that come true and more. “We are based in an area of the country which is well-known for jumps racing and point-to-pointing, with some leading trainers and popular racecourses. Bringing Arrigo to this area opens up an opportunity for West Country breeders, but we will be delighted to talk to mare owners wherever they are based. The breeding season is up and running and we cannot wait to show Arrigo to prospective clients.” Yorton Farm Stud's David Futter added, “It's very satisfying for us to have this opportunity to work with Chloe and Philip and to send Arrigo to an area of Britain which has a strong connection with jumps racing, point-to-pointing and breeding. “In the three years he has been standing at Yorton he has covered some outstanding mares, including our own and those belonging to James and Jean Potter, and he has some lovely foals on the ground. He is very much still part of our team and we will continue to send mares to him.” Arrigo will stand under the Chloe Roddick Racing banner at a fee of £2,000. The post Arrigo Becomes First Stallion for Chloe Roddick Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A tropical vacation could end on the perfect note for trainer Amanda Telfer with victory in the Group Three Fillies Classic at Ascot Park today. Telfer has been based in Southland since Music Mistress ran to an impressive victory in her second career start at the same track last week. Telfer and her classy two-year-old have encountered a wide range of Southland weather conditions during their stay, but they have done nothing to knock Music Mistress’s progress. “She seems good, I am happy with where she is at and what she is doing,” Telfer said. “I have just ticked her over this week, I haven’t done a lot with her.” “She is going into the race 100%.” Driver Tim Williams pushed forward to lead easily with Music Mistress in last start victory. After securing barrier 2 in Saturday’s feature, the pair’s early tactics look reasonably obvious. “I was quite happy when the draw came out, I haven’t really spoken to Tim about the race, but he will drive his own race obviously,” Telfer said. Music Mistress was the first two-year-old filly to race in New Zealand in 2024 when she debuted at Winton last month. While she has always shown talent, she has also benefitted from being an early project for Telfer and her brother and training partner, Steve. “She was on to her second preparation when we started breaking in our yearlings from the sales.” “So, her and her mate were always advanced.” Cormac Leo has been going in the opposite direction to Music Mistress ahead of today’s Northern Southland Autumn Cup. The Southland pacer headed to Canterbury and produced an incredible win when sitting parked throughout to beat a handy field at Addington. Back in his home province, the pacer will have his first standing start in today’s feature for older pacers. After stepping away well in a recent workout, trainer-driver Craig Ferguson is hopeful Cormac Leo can get away on terms with his rivals today. “At the workouts he felt like he could have stepped away a lot quicker, but he was only there to get his ticket, so we took it quietly,” Ferguson said. “I am pretty hopeful he will be able to do things right on Saturday.” Cormac Leo’s last start win suggests he is right up to stepping up in class in the Northern Southland Autumn Cup. Everything he is showing his trainer suggests he is. “His work has been really good, this race will tell us if he is going to measure up.” “But going by his work, compared to other horses I have in this grade, he should be pretty competitive.” Ferguson also lines up the consistent mare Nutcracker in the Northern Southland Autumn Cup. The speedy pacer looks a genuine top-four threat. “Drawing the inside on the 10m mark is the only question mark,” Ferguson said. “She is working as well as she ever has, if she was able to step away and get a nice run she should be thereabouts.” Mark Hurrell takes the reins behind Nutcracker today. View the full article

The autumn racing carnivals are well and truly underway in Melbourne and Sydney, but the team at Punt Drunk has its attention drawn to several other regions. From a trainer dacking a steward, to one of the sickest beats ever seen over in New Zealand, this week has had it all. Former trainer cops five-year suspension Now, when a current racing employee cops a five-year suspension, you usually expect drugs to be involved, or abuse of an animal. That was not the case for former trainer Todd Balfour in South Australia. The horse trainer has been issued a monster ban after pulling down the pants of an integrity official and exposing him to several people while he was trying to conduct a breathalyser test at a remote race meeting. Balfour, who holds a stable employee and track rider licence, was disqualified for five years at a Racing South Australia inquiry last week. Darren Weir was handed a four-year ban for using a ‘jigger’ on a horse, yet Balfour gets five for dacking a steward. Is it wrong? Absolutely… but a five-year suspension seems overs to us. The sickest beat of 2024…so far It was a tumultuous turn of events for Revolt and his supporters at Otaki on Wednesday. The Mike Breslin-trained gelding, initially priced at $6.50 but drifting out to $8.50 in betting, seemed poised to clinch victory in the 1300m opener before disaster struck just 50m from the finish. Under the guidance of jockey Masahiro Hashizume, Revolt made a strong move from behind in the small field of five, positioning himself in a challenging position early in the straight. Watch the incident here Taking the lead within the final furlong, the son of War Decree appeared to have the race under control with a narrow advantage and approximately 100m left to run. However, in an unexpected turn of events, Hashizume lost his grip and slipped from the saddle, leaving spectators puzzled as Revolt approached the finish line. Just another way to do your dosh. About Punt Drunk Welcome to Punt Drunk – our weekly column covering all the latest horse racing and punting controversies, dramas and headline news. Have a story or gripe or issue that just grinds your gears? Just hit us up in the comments or contact us page and our jaded, punt hardened Punt Drunk staff will give it the Punt Drunk treatment it deserves. Don’t expect pleasantries or typical racing media fanboy gloss from Punt Drunk – we’re on the punt and we don’t have time to bullshit; the next is about to jump… If you have any stories that you want our Punt Drunk Team to cover or just want to say G’day send us a message on: Horse racing news View the full article

What Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Day Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong When Sunday, March 10, 2024 First Race 1pm HKT (4pm AEDT) Visit Dabble The Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) headlines a bumper 10-race program at Hong Kong’s Sha Tin Racecourse this Sunday. The rail is in the C position for the meeting, and with some chance of rainfall hitting the surface in the lead-up, punters should anticipate a possible downgrade into the Soft range at some stage. The opening race is set to get underway at 1pm local time. Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Tip: Beauty Eternal Beauty Eternal has only missed the frame once in 12 career starts. That trend continued in his most recent effort behind Voyage Bubble in the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m), where he managed to finish runner-up. The five-year-old has to hold out the likes of Hong Kong sprinting champion Lucky Sweynesse, but with Zac Purton sticking with the John Size-trained gelding, Beauty Eternal can snag a much-deserved Group 1 victory in the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup. Queen’s Jubilee Silver Cup Race 7 – #3 Beauty Eternal (6) 5yo Gelding | T: John Size | J: Zac Purton (57kg) Bet with Bet365 Best Bet at Sha Tin: Eighty Light Years Eighty Light Years has produced back-to-back minor placings at this course and distance in Class 3 company. He was close to knocking off an airborne Gorgeous Win two starts back, before getting stuck three wide with no cover behind Ka Ying Rising on February 12. He gains the services of Zac Purton for the first time, and although he has a sticky draw in barrier eight, Eighty Light Years has his foot on the till for a second Hong Kong victory. Best Bet Race 3 – #3 Eighty Light Years (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Benno Yung | J: Zac Purton (57kg) Bet with Neds Next Best at Sha Tin: Patch Of Theta Patch Of Theta is ready to win heading into start five and finds the ideal race to step up to the 1400m. He has found the minor money in all four starts in his debut Hong Kong campaign, most recently making up a stack of ground from an awful gate (12) on a track that clearly favoured on-speed runners. Barrier four should allow Hugh Bowman to hold a position throughout the contest, and when the whips are cracking, Patch Of Theta will prove best. Next Best Race 6 – #7 Patch Of Theta (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Francis Lui | J: Hugh Bowman (59.5kg) Bet with Unibet Best Value at Sha Tin: Aeroinvincible Aeroinvincible was an eye-catcher on debut for the Pierre Ng barn at this course and distance on February 25 and should take plenty of benefit from race-day experience. He exploded through the wire but couldn’t make up the ground on Loyal Bo Bo, who was already off and gone with the prize. It was a promising debut considering he kicked things off over 1400m, and with improvement still to come, Aeroinvincible should be close to going one better on Sunday. Best Value Race 4 – #5 Aeroinvincible (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Pierre Ng | J: Andrea Atzeni (57.5kg) Bet with Ladbrokes Sha Tin quaddie tips – Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Day Hong Kong quadrella selections Sunday, March 10, 2024 1-2 2-4-7-8-10 1-2-3-7-10-14 2-3-4-5-9-10-13 Horse racing tips View the full article

This weekend is set to be one of the biggest in Chad Ormsby’s career, and the Cambridge trainer kicked it off in style with Pulchritudinous winning Friday’s Gr.2 Little Avondale Lowland Stakes (2000m) at Taupo. The three-year-old fillies’ feature was run less than 24 hours out from tomorrow’s Gr.1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington, in which Ormsby will saddle his unbeaten star sprinter Master Fay. “You can’t really ask for a better way to kick off the weekend,” Ormsby said. “Any win is always good, but a bit of black type for a lovely filly like her just makes it even better.” Pulchritudinous was bought by Ormsby under his Riverrock Farm banner for $32,500 from Book 2 of Karaka 2022. She was a stylish maiden winner in the second start of her career at Tauranga in October, then recorded one placing from her three appearances since then. A strong finish for a last-start third over 1600m on February 11 gave the impression that she was looking for further. Pulchritudinous stepped up to 2000m for the first time in Friday’s Lowland, which was rescheduled from last week’s abandoned meeting at Hastings. Ridden by Joe Doyle, Pulchritudinous settled in sixth place behind a solid pace set by Harlow Rocks and Leave A Light On. She was cruising along beside the rail, with warm favourite Sudbina just in front of her and on her outside. Sudbina loomed out wide on the track at the home turn, and Pulchritudinous surged through and quickly joined her on her inside. They matched motors for a few strides before Pulchritudinous pulled clear, kicking away to win by a length and three-quarters from the dead-heat second placegetters Race Ace and Sign Of Peace. Pulchritudinous has now had six starts for two wins, a placing and $101,705 in stakes. “We were expecting and hoping that she’d put in a good performance today,” said Ormsby, who also shares in the ownership along with four others. “Her work had gone to another level recently, so the signs were pretty good. She went out there today and showed that she’s starting to put things together. “She enjoyed a lovely run and had the favourite outside her. They were on level terms there for a while in the straight, but then she just found that little bit more with her fresher legs. It was great to see.” Pulchritudinous moved in from $26 to $10 on the TAB’s market for the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham next Saturday, but Ormsby will wait until early next week before deciding whether she will back up. “What we do with her now is all going to depend on how she comes through this,” he said. “I’m obviously in Melbourne for the next few days, so I’ll run my eye over her on Monday or Tuesday once I’m back. She’s nominated for the Oaks, and it could be a great race to target with her, but it just depends on how she comes through this and whether she’s ready to go again on that tight turnaround.” Pulchritudinous was bred by Tony Rider and has now joined Wrote To Arataki and Best Seller as the third stakes-winning daughter of Highview Stud stallion Wrote. Meanwhile, Ormsby reported that Master Fay has continued to have a flawless build-up to his shot at Australian Group One gold in Saturday’s Newmarket. “He’s ticked all the boxes and is thriving while he’s been over here in Melbourne,” he said. “He’s gained weight since he’s been here and is looking great. I’m excited for tomorrow.” View the full article