Wandering Eyes

Sweet Azteca is coming off a 12-length romp, while Adare Manor, a four-time graded winner in 2023, is making her 2024 debut in the Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

Hit the Road, winner of the 2021 Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T) at Santa Anita Park, has been sold to stand stud at Ridgemont in South Africa.View the full article

The RIB has commenced an investigation into incidents involving greyhounds alleged to have raced in breach of GRNZ Rule 25(6) which states as below; GRNZ Rule 25 Minimum – vaccination requirements: (6) Unless GRNZ determines otherwise, a greyhound must not compete in any Event within five days of the date it was administered a vaccine. All Greyhound Racing LPs should be familiar with and comply with this rule. The RIB also reminds all LP’s of GRNZ’s April 2023 update which notes LP’s must notify GRNZ of the vaccination of a racing greyhound within 24 hours of the vaccination taking place to ensure ongoing accuracy of GRNZ’s systems. Non-compliance with this rule gives rise to a potential animal welfare concern. The post Racing in breach of the vaccination rule appeared first on RIB. View the full article

The University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program (RTIP), known for educating future leaders in racing, is hiring an Assistant Professor of Practice. The individual will deliver a minimum of 14 units of the program's core coursework and report directly to the Director of the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Click here for more information. The post RTIP Hiring Assistant Professor of Practice appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If the crowd at Light Up Racing's first community event in Lexington, held Feb. 26 at Fasig-Tipton, was any indication of the support behind the industry's new grassroots initiative, the number of attendees at their second event held Tuesday, Mar. 5 at Keeneland only solidified that. Over 300 people, spanning across all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry, gathered in Keeneland's Limestone Café to learn about how their own voices and platforms can be used to collectively transform negative opinions about racing into positive messaging through accurate information, transparency, authenticity and professional language. Building on what she shared during the inaugural event, which covered six critical concepts that can help industry members reshape the public's perception of horse racing, presenter Vicky Leonard discussed turning challenges into opportunities through strategic communication and social media engagement. “We can use the collective insights of everybody here and the deep knowledge that you all have. You have amazing stories, you know the industry better than anybody, and we can use that to ensure that the content we're putting outside of the industry is more creative than it ever could be if you weren't living it and breathing it,” said Leonard. “Of course, it's going to be more trusted. You guys have the voice that will be authentically representing the industry.” In 2022, Leonard's Australian-based marketing agency Kick Collective launched Kick Up For Racing. Inspired to establish something similar stateside, Price Bell, Roderick Wachman, Jason Litt and Dr. Jeff Berk spearheaded the launch of Light Up Racing late last year. With a foundation based on four key pillars of transparency, awareness, community and accountability, Light Up Racing offers three levels of engagement: network, community and cohort. Beginning at the first tier, members within the Light Up Racing network will have access to resources via email and the initiative's website that will equip them with essential resources, key messages and talking points to address any difficult questions. Light Up Racing's website has culminated a bank of common questions from the public regarding aftercare, racetracks, racing and welfare, and answers to those questions based on scientific research and expert vet advice. The website's research hub also provides access to various relevant scientific studies that can help in these responses. “We just need you to be an educated advocate for the industry, in person and online. We want you to be our eyes and ears out there. When you spot something and you're not comfortable responding, let us know. And we also need you to share our information,” said Leonard. From there, involvement would be expanded to the community level, which aims to bring together a social network of 1,000 industry members and supporters to combat misinformation about the industry with timely, educated responses, while also distributing positive racing content. “Social media is where inflammatory content gets the most engagement, so people who are often quite irrational tend to get the most limelight and that's a little bit challenging and it's pretty scary. But you don't need to get in a tit-for-tat argument,” said Leonard. “It's just about responding to things that are completely incorrect with what is correct. When you've done that once, or perhaps clarified something once more, you don't need to get involved again. “It's really important that people who are only there for the comments do see that there's been an educated response to a piece of misinformation.” Light Up Racing's Vicky Leonard | Sara Gordon Diving deeper into how best to handle any contentious conversations concerning the industry, Leonard encourages approaching from a mindset of curiosity, not defensiveness. She suggests using two important questions–'What makes you think that?' and then, 'Where does your information come from?'–in response to someone who poses a difficult question in order to discern what their value system is and how best to address the question. Outside of those interactions, Leonard encourages every industry member to simply be more cognizant of the language they use when discussing the industry. Though many phrases or terms are easily understood internally, they can take on a whole new meaning when heard by someone outside of the industry. “In the media too, we can also be a bit relaxed. We use terms like 'breaking its maiden' or 'breaking from the barriers,' and again, we don't realize that people that don't know the industry well, it's actually a poor way to be putting our sport out there,” she said. Continuing on, the top tier would be the cohort, which Leonard explained would be the most time-consuming level of involvement. Within this level, Light Up Racing aims to establish a group of 100 people who have gone through official social media and media training. The goal is to establish and support a team of people willing to become authentic influencers, forming a grassroots network of spokespeople for the industry. “When a crisis happens, we don't just always have to turn to our CEOs. If we have the right people in the grassroots, you're always going to be far more trusted than somebody being told that they have to do that interview,” said Leonard. “Our job is to empower you, but ultimately, you have to do it. Whilst we can give you all the tools in the world and the strategy, along with giving you the support and the resources, we do need you, the people in this room, to make sure that it works.” Outside of providing the resources for those industry advocates to be able to address the media, Light Up Racing hopes to inspire all industry members to use their personal experiences and share that on social media, giving the public a 'behind-the-scenes' look at everyday life in the racing industry. Online content that 'pulls back the curtain' not only garners an audience, but educates that audience as well, which in turn organically improves public perception. “The time of looking towards just the elite has passed. We really look for relatable people in everyday life. People who know someone in an industry, even if just on social media, are far more likely to trust that industry,” said Leonard. “What's vital with social media is that authenticity trumps perfection. We need to stop worrying about being perfect and start being real.” Light Up Racing is developing a curriculum that will be released in the next couple of weeks as they bring together their first group of 20 people, based out of Kentucky, to go through the media training. They will do five of these training sessions over the next several months based in different areas. A full recording of the two community presentations will be available online. To learn more about Light Up Racing and how you can get involved, visit LightUpRacing.com. The post Light Up Racing Aims To Change Industry Narrative appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ben Thompson celebrates his Hong Kong breakthrough. Ben Thompson jubilated in breakthrough Hong Kong success at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, describing his win on Courier Magic as “an amazing result” as the Australian’s patience and resolve was finally rewarded. Undeterred after 48 fruitless previous outings, Thompson snared his first Hong Kong win aboard Jamie Richards’ charge, triumphing at +4000. Adding to a career tally of 800 wins accumulated in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, Thompson was elated – and relieved – after the victory. “It’s taken a couple of weeks to wait, but it’s extremely rewarding to ride a winner here, Thompson, 27, said. “It’s just nice to get the first winner out of the way – a big thanks to Jamie Richards, his team and connections. “It’s very surreal. I’m sure it’s not going to sink in straight away, but a huge thrill – an amazing result for my career. “They gave me a nice fit horse to ride and he draw well (barrier three) and it worked out perfectly. “Every jockey, wherever they go, let alone Hong Kong, wants to ride winners and I didn’t expect anything to be easier – nothing has surprised me – and it was just a matter of being patient and riding everything as well as I could and it’s great to finally get a winner.” Richards slotted a double and Hugh Bowman added to last Sunday’s treble when Celestial Colours clinched the Class 3 Kwoon Chung Bus Cup Handicap (1200m) to earn a HK$1.5 million PP Bonus. Ricky Yiu also posted a double, praising Luke Ferraris’ ride on Colonel after the veteran sprinter led all the way to claim his fourth win over the course and distance. “The jockey loves to go the front, he’s a front-running jockey – he did a good job and the other advantage is the horse dropping to Class 5,” Yiu said. Preparing to send stable star Voyage Bubble to Dubai for the Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) on March 30, Yiu confirmed the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) victor would be ridden at Meydan by Mickael Barzalona. “Voyage Bubble is doing well, there’s every chance I will give him a trial before he leaves on the 19th and everything is on the right track,” Yiu said. Yiu’s brace came with Solar Partner’s success under Bowman. Like Colonel, Solar Partner had dropped in grade and was far too good for his rivals. John Size extended a familiar mid-season surge with Amazing Teens’ success under Alexis Badel. The 12-time champion trainer now has 36 victories for the campaign to trail only Pierre Ng (49) and Francis Lui (37). Tony Cruz and Angus Chung combined for their eighth victory of the season when Colourful Emperor claimed a HK$1.5 million PP Bonus for winning. Cruz also figured with Red Hare King, who sat three-wide under Matthew Chadwick, but was still too strong. “It was a tough win, but it was a race where everything was ridden upside down,” Chadwick said. “The pace wasn’t fast, to be honest, and he was comfortable and in a smooth rhythm. “He had the consistent form and he was the best horse in the race. Hopefully he gets a kinder run next time.” Zac Purton’s relentless pursuit of a seventh Hong Kong jockeys’ championship continued with victory aboard David Hayes-trained Strongest Boy. With six minor placings to his credit pre-race, the Spirit Of Boom gelding broke through at his 17th attempt. Danny Shum and Keagan De Melo combined with Happy Soul to close the meeting in style with victory. Horse racing news View the full article

Horse Racing on Thursday, March 7 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meeting at Pakenham. Thursday Horse Racing Tips – March 7, 2024 Pakenham Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on March 7, 2024, check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. Horse racing tips View the full article

Top-tier bookmakers have rolled out an enticing lineup of racing specials slated for Thursday, March 7. Standouts on the list include a slew of lucrative bonus-back incentives, elevating the thrill of the trackside action. Dive into these offers from top horse racing betting sites to maximise your wagering prospects. The top Australian racing promotions for March 7, 2024, include: Today’s best horse racing promotions Odds Drift Protector If the price at the jump is bigger than the price that you took, we will pay you out at the bigger odds Eligible customers. T&C’s apply. Login to Bet365 to Claim Promo Pakenham All Races – 25% Boosted Winnings Paid in Bonus Cash. First Fixed Win Cash Bet. Max Bonus $250. Picklebet T&Cs apply. Login to PickleBet to Claim Promo BoomBet Daily Race Returns Use your daily Race Returns to back a runner in ANY RACE you want* and if your horse doesn’t win but finishes in the specified positions, you get your stake back as a bonus bet. 18+ Gamble responsibly. Can be used across any race and code unless specified in customer’s BoomBox. Fix odds, win bets only. Max bonus $50. Login to BoomBet to Claim Promo Daily Trifecta Boosts Boost your winnings on Trifecta by 10% with new Daily trifecta boosts. Thoroughbreds only. T&Cs apply. Login to UniBet to Claim Promo How does horsebetting.com.au source its racing bonus offers? HorseBetting.com.au has conducted a thorough evaluation of Australia’s leading horse racing bookmakers, unveiling exclusive bonus promotions and specials tailored specifically for Thursday, March 7, 2024. These horse racing promotions stand as a testament to the unwavering dedication of Australia’s top horse racing bookmakers. In the realm of horse racing betting, if one bookmaker is not currently offering a promotion, you can be confident that another is capitalising on promotional offers. Your go-to destination for the most rewarding horse racing bookmaker bonuses each day is HorseBetting.com.au. Take advantage of bookie bonuses and the best horse racing odds available for every race to increase the value of your betting endeavours. It’s important to note that these thoroughbred racing promotion offers are exclusively crafted for existing customers. To access these special promotions and claim the bookmaker’s offers, simply log in to each online bookmaker’s platform. For those seeking races and horses to optimise their horse betting bookmaker bonus bets, HorseBetting provides a valuable resource with its daily free racing tips. More horse racing promotions View the full article

Michael Lund Petersen's impressive grade 3 winner Kinza towers over a field of eight 3-year-old fillies in the 1 1/16-mile $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3) at Santa Anita Park March 9.View the full article

Unstarted since running a close fifth in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T) last fall at Santa Anita, stakes-winning Austere resumes racing against a deep and promising cast March 9 in the $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3T) at Tampa Bay Downs.View the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)-related rulings from around the country. Among this week's rulings, trainer Daniel Franko has been suspended seven days after his trainee, Misty's Cat, tested positive for caffeine, when winning at Golden Gate Fields on Dec. 1 last year. He was also fined $1,000. Caffeine is a Class B controlled substance under HISA. The case was resolved without a hearing. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Resolution Date: 03/06/2024 Licensee: James Watkins, trainer Penalty: 15-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on March 7, 2024; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: For the presence of Xylazine-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Dennis's Pride, who finished fifth at Fanduel Sportsbook and Horse Racing on 11/11/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 03/28/2024 Licensee: Michael Simone, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Another Duke, who won at Tampa Bay on 1/28/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 02/29/2024 Licensee: Howard Love, trainer Penalty: None. Equine controlled medication charges withdrawn. Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Slender Slipper on 2/3/24. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Resolution Date: 02/29/2024 Licensee: Daniel Franko, trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility for Covered Person, beginning on March 1, 2024; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Caffeine-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Misty's Cat, who won at Golden Gate on 12/1/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Pending ADMC Violations Date: 12/27/2023 Licensee: George Arnold II, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Tramadol-Controlled Medication (Class B)-in a sample taken from Figgy, who won at Turfway Park on 12/27/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 01/28/2024 Licensee: Isidro Tamayo, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Vet's list medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone-Controlled Medication (Class C)-in a sample taken from Silent Beauty on 1/28/24. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 02/16/2024 Licensee: Patrick Biancone, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314-Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method-on the horse, Infinite Diamond. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222-Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 02/06/2024 Licensee: Patricia Farro, trainer Penalty: Interim suspension Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Cobalt Salts-a banned substance-in a sample taken from Deplane, who won at Parx Racing on 2/6/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212-Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List Workout). Date: 02/02/2024 Licensee: Brandon Kulp, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the potential breach of Rule 4221-Alkalinization or use/administration of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)-on Me Darlin Kathleen, who won at Penn National on 2/2/2024. This is also a possible violation of Rule 3313-Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period. Date: 02/14/2024 Licensee: Jose D'Angelo, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Vets' list medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole and Cimetidine-both Controlled Medications (Class C)-in a sample taken from Sun Azteca on 2/14/24. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312-Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 01/31/2024 Licensee: Jamie Ness, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the potential breach of Rule 4221-Alkalinization or use/administration of an Alkalinizing Agent (TCO2)-on Tops the Chart, who finished fourth at Parx Racing on 1/31/2024. This is also a possible violation of Rule 3313-Use of a Controlled Method During the Race Period. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Oaklawn Park Joe Bealmear – violation date March 3; $250 fine, no further details Rafael Jesus Bejarano – violation date March 2; $250 fine, no further details Joe Bealmear – violation date March 1; $250 fine, no further details Santa Anita Tyler Baze – violation date March 1; $250 fine and one-day suspension, 7 strikes Sunland Park Larry Marquez – violation date Feb 29; $250 fine and one-day suspension Tampa Bay Downs Carlos Eduardo Rojas- violation date Feb 28; $250 fine and one-day suspension OTHER KEY RULINGS The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. California Track: Santa Anita Date: 03/01/2024 Licensee: Dale Brewer, owner Explainer: Owner Dale Brewer, having satisfied a financial complaint filed by Farrier Kyle Baze for $750.00, is restored to good standing and California Horse Racing Board LATS Ruling #175 dated May 04, 2014, is set aside. Track: Santa Anita Date: 03/01/2024 Licensee: Armando Ayuso, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Armando Ayuso, who rode Takes Three in the tenth race at Santa Anita Park on February 25, 2024, is suspended for 3 racing days (March 8, 9, and 10, 2024) for crossing over without sufficient clearance going into the first turn, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from first to second; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules-careless riding). Track: Santa Anita Date: 03/03/2024 Licensee: Debbie Winick, trainer Penalty: $500 fine Violation: Prohibited use of an electro-magnetic blanket on race day Explainer: Having violated the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority Rule #2271 (Prohibited Practices) Trainer Debbie Winick, who was scheduled to run Ghostly Act in the fourth race at Santa Anita Park on January 26, 2024, is fined $500.00 for prohibited use of an electro-magnetic blanket on race day, necessitating a late declaration. The post Weekly Stewards and Commissions Rulings, Feb. 27 – Mar. 4 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The GII Fountain of Youth S. may have received a few key scratches that diminished the overall quality of the field, but Danny Gargan won't let that take anything away from the victory earned by his trainee Dornoch (Good Magic). As this week's Green Group Guest of the Week on the TDN Writers' Room podcast presented by Keeneland, Gargan recapped Saturday's Fountain of Youth score and made a case for why we still haven't seen the best from Dornoch. “We've just gotta get someone fast enough to get next to him,” Gargan explained. “If someone will get next to him, you're going to see a fast horse. I mean, he does explode working. But Luis [Saez] was just sitting there playing around. He'll wait on competition because he wants to play. He's a big boy and wants the competition.” While the goal was originally for Dornoch to get some experience coming from behind horses, the game plan changed after a late scratch from Todd Pletcher trainee Speak Easy (Constitution), who got loose behind the gate. Gargan had to break out his running shoes to get to Saez before the horses started loading. “Right where the stand is where they do the interviews and they're on TV, I ran down to the track where the horses walk on and Luis was right around that area. We had to have a conversation again, but he knew what we wanted at that stage. He's a pretty smart kid…I had to change our game plan completely because I didn't want to be behind one of those horses and have them get in our way. So we went ahead and decided to just go to the lead.” The plan was a success as Dornoch, who is a full-brother to last year's GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage, wired a field of five and earned 50 points on the road to the Kentucky Derby. Gargan has said that he is considering either the GI Florida Derby or the GI Blue Grass S. for the colt's next start. On the show, he reported that he's leaning toward the Blue Grass, but should have a final decision at some point later next week. Until then, he plans to soak up the experience of the Derby trail. A native of Louisville, Gargan has been to the Kentucky Derby once before in 2019 with Tax (Arch), who finished fourteenth, but this time around he said his outlook is a bit different. “We're just going to enjoy where we're at right now,” Gargan said. “We're lucky enough that we didn't have to run that hard to get the points. We're already probably in the race. I believe we have a horse that, if we get him in the gate on the first Saturday in May, he'd have a chance to win it. So it's a totally different ballpark and it's a fun thing to be a part of. Hopefully we get lucky and we're there.” Elsewhere on the podcast, which is sponsored by Coolmore's Epicenter, WinStar Farm's Global Campaign, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, 1/ST Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds and XBTV.com, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and T.D. Thornton reviewed all the major Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep races from coast to coast and questioned the implications the many scratches might have had on the weekend's results. They also took a look at the new Tapeta track at Santa Anita, as well as the announcement of 1/ST's new racing series and the GI Preakness S. purse increase. Click here to watch the show. Click here for the audio-only version. The post Danny Gargan Joins the TDN Writers’ Room appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If the trainers of grade 1 winners Marketsegmentation and Aspen Grove were hoping for a soft return spot from off the bench, the Tampa Bay Downs racing office had other plans.View the full article

The annual meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International convened today in Columbus, Ohio, in the midst of an evolving regulatory structure for Thoroughbred racing and great uncertainty for what the future may hold.View the full article

A pair of colts from the first crop of McKinzie and a filly by Munnings shared the fastest furlong time of :9 4/5 during the first session of the under-tack show for the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company' March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training Wednesday in Central Florida. Consigned by Niall Brennan Stables, the daughter of Munnings (hip 26) was the first to set the bullet mark some 15 minutes into the under-tack show. The bay is out of the unraced Ansaam (Bernardini), a half-sister to Grade I winner Denman's Call (Northern Afleet) and from the family of multiple Grade I winner Evening Jewel. She was a $95,000 purchase at last year's Keeneland September sale. The very next horse to work Wednesday, hip 17, a colt by McKinzie consigned by Raul Reyes's Kings Equine, also worked in :9 4/5. “He did it the way I expected him to,” Reyes said of the work. “He was superior up at the farm. He showed a lot of talent there and he stepped up to the plate today. He is just a big, strong-looking horse. He looks like the real thing.” The dark bay is out of multiple stakes winner Altamura (Artie Schiller). He was purchased by Scott and Evan Dilworth for $135,000 as a weanling at the 2022 Keeneland November sale before RNA'ing for $125,000 back at Keeneland last September. “Scott bought him as a weanling and he didn't sell him as a yearling,” Reyes said. “They got lucky they didn't sell him because he really showed up today.” Asked how the colt had changed over the winter, Reyes said, “He just got more tucked up and muscled. I thought he was a good-looking horse when I got him, quite honestly.” An hour into Wednesday's session, hip 89, another son of Gainesway's McKinzie, worked the furlong in :9 4/5. Out of Breech Inlet (Holy Bull), the colt is a half-brother to multiple stakes winner and multiple graded placed Merveilleux (Paynter). Breech Inlet is a half-sister to graded winner Bauble Queen (Arch), dam of multiple graded winner Blitzkrieg. The Ontario-bred was purchased by Ron Fein's Superfine Farm for $205,000 at last year's Keeneland September sale. He is consigned by Wavertree Stables. A four-time Grade I winner on the racetrack, McKinzie stands at Gainesway for $30,000. Reyes said he is a fan of the stallion based on the progeny he has seen so far. “I love them,” Reyes said. “They have a lot of talent. And they have a good mind. The two that I have experience with so far also have very nice bodies.” A filly by Bee Jersey (hip 130) turned in Wednesday's fastest quarter-mile when zipping the distance in :20 4/5 for consignor Tom McCrocklin. The juvenile is out of Christmas Cove (More Than Ready), a half-sister to graded winner Coal Play (Mineshaft), as well as to the dam of GI Travers S. winner Keen Ice. McCrocklin purchased the filly on behalf of Michael Sucher's Champion Equine for $110,000 at the Fasig-Tipton New York-bred Yearlings Sale in Saratoga last August. The dispersal of the Lothenbach Stables of the late Bob Lothenbach, which produced a pair of million-dollar mares at the Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale in February, will continue at the OBS March sale. Fourteen juveniles from the dispersal galloped during the under-tack show Wednesday from the consignments of Brennan and McCrocklin, as well as deMeric Sales and Ocala Stud. An additional 26 juveniles from the dispersal will be on the track during the remaining three sessions of the under-tack show. The under-tack show began at 8 a.m. Wednesday with temperatures in the upper 60's and, with an increasing headwind as the day wore on, concluded just after 3 p.m. with temperatures near 80 degrees. “The track was great,” Reyes said. “The only thing was the headwind was brutal. It changed later in the day, we experienced a very strong headwind, I would say.” The under-tack show continues through Saturday with sessions beginning daily at 8 a.m. The March sale will be held next Tuesday through Thursday with bidding beginning each day at 11 a.m. The post Pair of McKinzie Colts, Munnings Filly Share OBS Bullet Wednesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sam F. Davis Stakes (G3) winner No More Time battles Domestic Product and eight other rivals in the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) March 9.View the full article

After an abbreviated three-race campaign in 2023, Nest (Curlin) has returned to training for her 5-year-old season. Mike Repole bought out his partners in the champion 3-year-old filly of 2022–Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Michael House–for a co-topping $6 million at last fall's Fasig-Tipton November sale. “When we put her in the sale, I really went there with a game plan of she might retire as a broodmare,” Repole said. “The Japanese were bidding on her and I've seen so many of these horses go to Japan, and, honestly, I didn't want her to go. If it was Mandy Pope, Coolmore or Spendthrift bidding on her, I would've probably let her go. So, I now owned her 100 percent without partners and I thought, 'You know what? Let's race her.'” Repole continued, “We gave her time and she's training now at Stonestreet in Ocala. She should be back to Todd (Pletcher) by May 1. I'm excited to watch her run at Saratoga and into the year.” Nest's sensational sophomore campaign was led by a trio of wins at the top level–the GI Central Bank Ashland S., GI Coaching Club American Oaks and GI Alabama S.–and also runner-up finishes in the GI Kentucky Oaks and GI Belmont S., respectively. Nest brought a co-topping $6 million at the 2023 Fasig-Tipton November sale | Fasig-Tipton Fourth as the favorite in that term's GI Breeders' Cup Distaff at Keeneland, Nest kicked off her 4-year-old stand a bit later than anticipated due to a fever, but she showed no signs of rust with a stylish 2 1/4-length victory over MGISW Clairiere (Curlin) in the GII Shuvee S. at Saratoga July 23. She didn't look anything like herself in her next two attempts, however, beaten both times as the favorite behind future champion Idiomatic (Curlin), finishing a punchless third in the GI Personal Ensign S. at Saratoga Aug. 25 and a well-beaten fourth by 11 1/4 lengths in the GI Spinster S. at Keeneland last out Oct. 8. “She started late last year,” Repole said. “She ran a great first race and it was probably a little bit too much, too soon. We'll try to get her there a little bit earlier this year–maybe get a race into her in either June or July. We'll get her a nice spot and go from there. We're excited about bringing her back.” Were any issues discovered with the bay following her head-scratching effort in Lexington last fall? “Yeah, she was fourth,” Repole replied with a laugh. “And Nest doesn't usually run fourth. She had three races in like an eight-nine week period and it was just too much. She's had a really good rest and I think we have some unfinished business.” One of 21 Grade I winners for the mighty Curlin, Nest was bred in Kentucky by Ashview Farm and Colts Neck Stables. She brought $350,000 from Repole Stable and company as a yearling out of the Ashview Farm consignment at the 2020 Keeneland September sale. Her stakes-winning A.P. Indy dam Marion Ravenwood–also responsible for 2021 GI Santa Anita H. winner Idol (Curlin); MSW & GSP Lost Ark (Violence); and MSP Dr Jack (Pioneerof the Nile)–brought $2.6 million from Coolmore's M. V. Magnier in foal to Curlin at the 2022 Keeneland November sale. Repole is also vested in Nest's aforementioned big brother Idol, who began his career at stud as a Repole Stable/Taylor Made Stallions Venture in 2023 after carrying the colors of Calvin Nguyen during his racing career. As for Nest, Repole concluded, “She's healthy, happy and sound. And ready to race one more year and maybe make a run for champion older filly.” NEST!!!!! She is back in training at Stonestreet for her 5 year old campaign. She should be at Saratoga May 1st. https://t.co/915iqYq2uH — Repole Stable (@RepoleStable) February 27, 2024 The post ‘Unfinished Business’ — Champion Nest Back in Training for 5-Year-Old Campaign appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The annual meeting of the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) convened today in Columbus, Ohio, in the midst of an evolving regulatory structure for thoroughbred racing and great uncertainty for what the future may hold.View the full article

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

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

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

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

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

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

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