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By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Headlined by the unbeaten Rubira, the clash of the two-year-old colts and geldings will add a lot of lustre to today’s seven race midweek meeting at Addington. The $12,500 NZB National Weanling Sales Mobile Pace (6.37pm) will see the Mark and Nathan Purdon-trained star Rubira renew his rivalry with Always Dreaming and take on fellow race winners in the Robert and Jenna Dunn-trained pairing of Got The Chocolates and Malakai. It’s also a precursor to the Group 1 $110,000 NZ Welcome Stakes at Addington on Friday week (May 17). “He’s still learning but he has a great will to win,” says Blair Orange, who has driven him to victory in all three of his race day starts, “and he’s winning in different ways.” “In the first one he trailed, then he was three wide and parked and in the last one was three wide and then went to the front and stayed there.” “He’s pretty versatile.” In his last start, the Group 1 Diamond Creek Classic at Invercargill, he just held out the Nathan Williamson-trained and driven Always Dreaming. He’ll be a race rival again and has drawn seven, one place inside Rubira. “The wide draw doesn’t make it easy,” says Orange, “and we certainly don’t take any of the others lightly.” “Nathan’s one got very close last time and the Dunns’ ones have been running good races too – you take nothing for granted with the babies.” As well as Got The Chocolates (John Dunn) and Malakai (Tim Williams), the Dunns will line up Bruntwood Brigade. He is one of three first starters – the among two being Sacetas for trainer Tom Bagrie and the Darren Keast-trained Bettor Fortune. As a very handy second stringer to Rubira, the Purdons will also have the well performed Party Central in the race. To be driven by Natalie Rasmussen, he’s drawn well at two over the 1980 metres. He’s placed in both his race day starts and is raced by the same ownership group as Rubira’s (Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham, R Cole, Mrs S A Cole). Vying for his seventh consecutive driving premiership Orange is the leading driver again in 2024, with 70 wins. John Dunn is currently second on 57, with Tim Williams on 47. View the full article

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With the Queensland Racing Carnival kicking off last Saturday, this week’s edition of The Follow Files will focus on three runners that are expected to play a role in some of the Listed and Group races over the next two months. Below, you will find three runners that you should add to your blackbook after producing strong results at Eagle Farm and Caulfield last weekend. Caulfield Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: +8m entire circuit Race 10: Benchmark 84 Handicap (1400m) | Time: 1:23.11 Horse to follow: Chorlton Lane (1st) Chorlton Lane recorded his second win in as many starts this campaign, as the Ciaron Maher-trained gelding launched late to nab Bigolino in the shadows of the winning post over 1400m. The son of Mehas was slightly held up at the top of the home straight, but once Celine Gaudray got him into clear galloping room, he let down with his customary booming finish. With a record of five wins and four placings from 10 starts, Chorlton Lane is starting to build a strong resume and will get his chance in black-type races soon. When to bet: Post-race, Ciaron Maher’s stable foreman Jack Turnbull confirmed that the stable has nominated Chorlton Lane for the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap. However, to get into the Stradbroke, he will need to win another strong race to raise his handicap rating, and we will be following him wherever that may be. Eagle Farm Track rating: Good 4 (down to Soft 5 after R3) Rail position: +7m entire circuit Race 6: Listed Dalrello Stakes (1000m) | Time: 0:56.89 Horse to follow: Embassy (2nd) Embassy entered the Dalrello Stakes first-up off a two-month freshen, and that lack of race fitness was evident over 1000m, as the Peter & Paul Snowden-trained colt couldn’t keep up with the leaders early but finished the race off strongly. Although he was beaten by Mishani Lily, the son of I Am Invincible took significant ground off the winner in the final 100m, and they spaced the rest of the field. Rising in distance to 1100m or 1200m next start could be the recipe for success for this colt. When to bet: The next race in the Queensland 2YO series is the Group 2 Spirit Of Boom Classic on May 18 at Doomben. If the Snowden team sends Embassy to that race next start, he will prove very hard to beat over 1200m. Race 7: Benchmark 78 Handicap (1200m) | Time: 1:10.33 Horse to follow: Warby (2nd) Tony Gollan trained the trifecta in the seventh race at Eagle Farm last Saturday, and Warby was in the middle of the three runners as the four-year-old gelding was narrowly beaten by Immoral over 1200m. Given that the son of Hellbent was first-up, he produced a strong fresh run to go down in the final stride, with his fitter stablemate getting the better of him very late in the piece. With a strong record second-up (4:2-0-0), it is expected that he will improve off that run and will appreciate a rise in trip. When to bet: If Tony Gollan can find a race over 1350m or 1400m in a similar grade second-up, Warby will get every chance to go one better and record another win. Top horse racing sites for blackbook features Horse racing tips View the full article

This day 9th May 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 Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, May 11 An eight-race program is scheduled for Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday night, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you best bets and free quaddie … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Walker pair swoop on Rotorua feature Mark Walker is hoping jumps-bound Leaderboard and The Mighty Spar can soar to flat riches in Saturday’s Listed Rotorua Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago South Australian Derby attracts capacity field of 16 A capacity field of 16 three-year-olds have accepted for Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Apache Pass chases reward for consistency Trainer Pierre Ng is hopeful Apache Pass can end an exasperating sequence with victory at Sha Tin, on the midweek … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Wyong racing tips & quaddie picks | Thursday, May 11 Wyong Racecourse is set to host an eight-race program on Thursday afternoon. Check out Horsebetting’s Nathan Keven’s best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Cours Vite rewards connections with Ipswich win A punt taken on Cours Vite has paid off with the lightly raced three-year-old opening his Australian account at short … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sandown Hillside best bets & quaddie tips | Wednesday, May 10 The Hillside track at Sandown is set to host a competitive eight-race card on Wednesday. Check out Ciaran Jackman’s best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2023 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Nichols upbeat despite Streets Of Avalon missing The Archer Streets Of Avalon’s trainer, Shane Nichols, has said that his dual Group 1 winner will not start in the Kingsford … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Munce provides updates on Brisbane Winter Carnival runners Brisbane trainer Chris Munce has provided HorseBetting with an update on his fancied runners ahead of Saturday’s Doomben 10,000 meeting, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Sale racing tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Tuesday, May 10 Sale Turf Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s James Herbert has come up … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: The Great Game delivers again… and again and again We often talk about horse racing as ‘The Great Game’ for a number of reasons, and often it is tongue-in-cheek … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Strong turnout expected for 2022 Tennant Creek Cup meeting The Tennant Creek Racing Club will host its one and only meeting for the year at Hagan Park on Saturday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Davis at the double in Darwin Veteran jockey Wayne Davis is still a force to be reckoned with on the Northern Territory racing circuit, as he … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Numerian gives Neasham interstate double Annabel Neasham is set to add another string to her bow in Queensland over the coming weeks, with Saturday’s Gosford … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Emerald Kingdom wins inaugural running of The Archer The very first running of The Archer (1300m) went the way of Emerald Kingdom for Brisbane trainer Rob Heathcote at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Echuca betting preview, top tips & best odds | Monday, 10/05/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the Echuca races held on Monday, May 10. See all the top tips, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 9, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees six meetings scheduled for this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Promising apprentice guides Top Brass to victory at Te Rapa A gun ride by three-kilogram claiming apprentice Joe Kamaruddin paved the way for promising galloper Top Brass to register his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Turn The Ace takes out Te Rapa feature Rugged two-year-old Turn The Ace provided a second milestone for his sire Turn Me Loose in the space of seven … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Auret captures stakes double at Riccarton Marton trainer Fraser Auret made it a red-letter day for the Auret family on Saturday when he captured both feature … Read More France horse racing news 4 years ago French racing confirmed for a resumption Horse racing will resume in France as planned, the head of the country’s peak thoroughbred body has confirmed … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Russian Camelot beats Dalasan in SA Derby The Danny O’Brien-trained Russian Camelot has proved the dominant stayer in the South Australian Derby at Morphettville … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Apprentice Lewis German lands city double Apprentice Lewis German has recorded a metropolitan double at Caulfield with victories aboard Barbie’s Fox and News Girl … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Snitz hits the Target in tough stakes win The Matthew Dunn-trained Snitz has turned in a career-best performance to win the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Kendrick ends big week with Sprint success Caloundra trainer Stuart Kendrick has completed a big week with the win of his gelding Tambo’s Mate in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Another Dollar added to racemare’s price Another Dollar has increased her value with a stakes win in the Gosford Gold Cup with the mare headed to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Game Keeper impresses in Adelaide Guineas Jockey John Allen has won the Listed Adelaide Guineas for the third straight year at Morphettville, this time aboard Game … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago So Si Bon makes it two on end at Caulfield So Si Bon has landed a fifth win from his 50 career starts, the last two on end, with success … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vanna Girl earns black-type in Guineas win Vanna Girl has achieved the first part of her winter mission by getting black-type for her win in the Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Masked Crusader dominates in Randwick win Masked Crusader has lived up to the hype with an all-the-way win at Randwick ahead of a shot at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Consolation win for Bottega at Randwick A hoped-for start in the Gosford Gold Cup did not eventuate but Bottega has made his trip to Randwick worthwhile … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gotta Kiss confirms bona fides for winter Smart filly Gotta Kiss has confirmed she is a big player for the winter two-year-old features with her Doomben win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Barbie’s Fox storms home in Caulfield win Having raced in better grade during the spring, Barbie’s Fox has made an impressive return to racing with victory in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Soldier Of Love wins in roughhouse finish There were some luckless runs behind him but Soldier Of Love has got the job done, posting his first win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Blazing Miss fires up for Randwick victory Blazing Miss has made up for an unplaced effort at Canterbury with victory at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Oasis Girl races to easy Caulfield victory Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra made the right decision to keep Oasis Girl in Melbourne with the filly recording a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ringbolt wins Group 3 SA Sires’ Produce Stakes Ringbolt has defeated stablemate Violinist in a stable quinella for co-trainers Tony McEvoy and Calvin McEvoy in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Byrne wins at first ride back from injury Top jockey Jim Byrne has ridden a winner at his first ride back after an operation on a broken leg … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ryan believes Peltzer has a Golden glow Trainer Gerald Ryan will let the dust settle before deciding his next move with Randwick winner Peltzer, who he regards … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tejori lives up to Highway Handicap favouritism Canberra filly Tejori has lived up to her favouritism to win the Highway Handicap at Randwick for traienr Nick Olive … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Aidensfield brings up 50 for Lindsay Park Immaturity delayed the start to the racing career of Aidensfield who made a successful debut in taking out the Noel … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Dissolution scores first win in two years Dissolution has rediscovered his best form when winning for the first time in two years at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Papa Jo once again number one at Doomben Speedy Papa Jo enhanced his record from the inside barrier with an all-the-way win at Doomben … Read More France horse racing news 4 years ago France Galop still planning racing restart French authorities continue to work towards the resumption of racing despite reports of a last-minute threat to the plan … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Moreira aims to fire back with a full book at Sha Tin Joao Moreira knows he needs a big response at Sha Tin today (Saturday 9 May) after title rival Zac Purton … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Service fees remain unchanged at The Oaks Stud Despite a standout season for The Oaks Stud’s flagbearer Darci Brahma, the Cambridge stud farm has elected to keep the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Double shot at Guineas for Tracey Bartley BYLINE Trainer Tracey Bartley is hoping he can spring an upset in the Inglis 3YO Guineas at Scone with Bare … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Our Libretto on path towards Brisbane Cup Our Libretto will take a further step towards her winter goal of the Brisbane Cup when she runs in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Purcell expects good showing from Guizot Trainer Aaron Purcell believes last-start Warrnambool winner Guizot looms as a strong chance again in a 1600m handicap at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Maddison Avenue aiming for three straight After wins at Sandown and Randwick, trainer Marc Conners is hoping Maddison Avenue can extend her winning sequence to three … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago More Queensland country meetings get TAB Racing Queensland has announced more country meetings coinciding with tourist events will have TAB coverage … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mishani to hustle for Les Ross at Doomben Trainer Les Ross has high hopes for new stable addition Mishani Hustler in a Listed race at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Grand Scholar set for another stakes test Tony McEvoy has faith in the ability of two-year-old Grand Scholar who will be out to break through for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dan Morton to book place in winter history Perth trainer Dan Morton is hoping to break his recent Queensland drought in Group One races with the smart Man … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Future looking bright for Libertini Trainer Anthony Cummings has enjoyed a long association with prolific owner/breeder Gerry Harvey and Libertini is shaping as the pair’s … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Piriaka too tough at Woodville The Kevin Gray-trained Piriaka cleared maiden company on Thursday when running down short-priced favourite Lincoln Hanover to win the Merrylees … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago New partnership ready to fire in Classic The new Anderson-Heathcote training partnership will have its first Group runner with Ballistic Boy in the Champagne Classic at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Draw gives Savvy Oak shot at G1 SA Derby The inside draw can help give Savvy Oak an easy passage in the South Australian Derby as he chases Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ron Stewart gets rare ride for Kris Lees Lightweight jockey Ron Stewart has a rare ride for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees on favourite Gem Song at Doomben … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Allan Sharrock to unleash plenty of talent at New Plymouth New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has plenty of talent to unleash on his home track on Saturday, among the highlights … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Baker and Forsman close in on 100 season wins Andrew Forsman doesn’t have the same cricketing claim to fame as his training partner Murray Baker but he revealed he … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Me Tsui’s 500th career win Me Tsui had been sitting on 499 career wins for two weeks and 22 runners but hit the 500 when … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Title race brewing as Moore, Lor and Size hit the mark A championship battle is brewing in Hong Kong and John Moore believes his stable is bubbling to the challenge. “The … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kerrin McEvoy suspended for riding lapse Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has admitted failing to ride out a favourite which finished out of the placings at Warwick Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Southey breaks metro drought at Sandown Mornington trainer Kelvin Southey has scored a long overdue city success when Laughing Heir took out the Mypunter.com Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Townsville betting tips & full form for Thursday, May 10 QUEENSLAND’S primary meeting this Thursday is at Townsville as the race club puts on a rock-solid seven race card. Where’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Palmer continues upset run at Gold Coast Jockey Rikki Palmer had to survive a protest before continuing her run of upset wins since resuming riding after having … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Royal Celebration delivers for Ron Quinton Promising colt Royal Celebration might be bound for the Brisbane winter carnival after breaking his maiden with a strong finish … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Toryjoy keeps Flying Spur flame flickering The Chris Waller-trained filly Toryjoy has scored an appropriate win following the death of Arrowfield Stud stallion Flying Spur … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Egyptian Bullet lands longshot Sandown win Egyptian Bullet has given followers of the John McArdle stable another longshot winner with a strong finish over 1000m at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago QRIC to decide on Birchley training status The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will decide if Liam Birchley can continue training after penalties in the Aquanita case are … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wet Caulfield track no concern for Price Cranbourne trainer John Price isn’t fazed by the prospect of a wet track for Wise Hero and King River at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dedication behind wheel pays off for Lloyd Leading jockey Jeff Lloyd has been rewarded for a long drive to ride promising Willo Titto in a barrier trial … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago In Good Time tries to maintain golden run In Good Time’s ability to exceed expectations for Wyong trainer Tracey Bartley has earned the filly a crack at black-type … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Eagle Farm closure hits NZ carnival raid Tony Pike is typical of many New Zealand trainers who have cut back their numbers for the Queensland winter carnival … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Track switch helps Gollan’s 10,000 chances Trainer Tony Gollan has used his local knowledge of training tracks to prime Most Important for the Group One Doomben … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Sandown market movers for Wednesday, May 9 SANDOWN is Victoria’s primary meet and the punters have a full eight race card in which to invest upon. We … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Slipper winner Flying Spur dies, aged 25 Golden Slipper hero and influential Australian sire Flying Spur has died … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago All systems go for Cyber Attack The well-related Cyber Attack showed the benefit of a spell when he made the perfect return at Te Awamutu. Put … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Rider Horse expand Kiwi operation Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry were active at New Zealand Bloodstock’s May Sale, showcasing their intent to expand their breeding … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Sprinter chasing perfect return Perfect Harmonee has done enough groundwork to be competitive when he resumes at Woodville. The five-year-old will return to action … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Dijon Bleu sold to Australian Stud Multiple stakes-winning filly Dijon Bleu has been sold to overseas interests. The daughter of Burgundy enjoyed a lucrative three-year-old campaign … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Redzel, In Her Time draw well in 10,000 Redzel has drawn barrier six as the Sydney sprinter attempts successive wins in the Doomben 10,000 … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Canberra firmers & drifters for Wednesday, May 9 THE nation’s capital is racing this afternoon as Canberra puts on a strong seven race card to get your over … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Warwick Farm market movers for Wednesday, May 9 WARWICK Farm is racing this Wednesday as one of Australia’s primary meets and the team at Horse Betting has locked … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Penalties for Aquanita eight to be decided A Victorian racing tribunal will hear submissions before deciding on penalties against the eight people involved in the Aquanita “top-ups” … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nichols Canyon ruled out of Nashville Nichols Canyon will miss the Calvin Houghland Iroquois in Nashville after suffering an injury on the trip to America … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dwyer runners stretched over the country Henry Dwyer is facing a difficult task finding riders for his runners at Caulfield, Morphettville, Scone and Donald … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The Monstar to savage Doomben 10,000 The Monstar will have his first Group One test in the Doomben 10,000 with trainer Brett Cavanough banking on Brisbane’s … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Garbhan and Newman out to press Group 1 claims at Canterbury HAWKESBURY trainer Mitch Newman is confident his promising stayer Garbhan can remain on track for a tilt at the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Famous Seamus to go the extra mile There is no finish line in sight for Group One veteran Famous Seamus as the eight-year-old heads to the Hunter … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Educate learning on the run with Enver Jusufovic TRAINER Enver Jusufovic knows he has a progressive type on his hands in the form of his three-year-old Educate, and … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Track gallop has Anaheim in Derby field Anaheim has pleased co-trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young in a track gallop and will take his place in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago ATC accepts Racing NSW findings on mounted security program THE Australian Turf Club (ATC) announced that they will accept the findings of Racing NSW after two members of its … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Queensland Derby goal for Garbhan Promising three-year-old Garbhan impressed his trainer in his first Group race and now he reignites a campaign targeting the Queensland … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Quaddie tips and free bets for Thursday, May 11 races at Pakenham THE regular Thursday quaddie returns in May under the bright lights of the Pakenham Racecourse. The HorseBetting.com.au team has been … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dylan Dunn announces riding retirement A bout of glandular fever and a constant battle with his weight has forced Melbourne’s reigning premier apprentice Dylan Dunn … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Barrier key to Rebel Dane in 10,000 Trainer Gary Portelli hopes to send Rebel Dane to stud on a high but wants a low number in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago ATC Mounted Security Division charges Racing NSW stewards have charged two members of the Australian Turf Club’s Mounted Security Division over the welfare of horses … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago John Morrisey loses cobalt appeal Gold Coast-based Group One-winning trainer John Morrisey has failed in an appeal against a nine-month disqualification for a cobalt offence … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Father shows faith in daughter at Sandown Apprentice Stephanie Thornton will make her city debut with two rides for her father Glenn at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer Jason Attard injured in trackwork Trainer Jason Attard will undergo surgery on a broken shoulder suffered in a trackwork accident at Hawkesbury … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Fabrizio out to add another Cup Hawkesbury Gold Cup winner Fabrizio is equal topweight with 59kg for the Scone Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Lankan Rupee’s sibling wins barrier trial Inspired Estelle, a younger half-sister to Lankan Rupee, was among the barrier trial winners at Cranbourne before rain forced a … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago RNSW chief steward Ray Murrihy to retire Racing NSW chief steward Ray Murrihy will retire next month after 46 years in the profession, 21 with Racing NSW … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tas Derby winner nominated for Caulfield Tasmanian Derby winner Jerilderie Letter is nominated for a race at Caulfield but could be saved for a Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago No penalty for Kris Lees over ibuprofen Racing NSW stewards have opted not to charge trainer Kris Lees over a positive ibuprofen swab returned by City Of … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Tavistock progeny in demand Boom sire Tavistock’s progeny attracted plenty of interest on the first day of NZ Bloodstock’s national weanling sale at Karaka … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller trio on trial for Qld Derby Trainer Chris Waller will have three runners in the Rough Habit Plate at Doomben, the traditional lead-up to the Queensland … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Miles Of Krishan impresses Eurell Trainer Greg Eurell says Miles Of Krishan has a bit of class about her and is looking forward to testing … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Spill The Beans to go the distance again Spill The Beans gets the chance to win another high-profile 1400m-race when he runs in the Scone Guineas … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Spill The Beans to go the distance again Spill The Beans gets the chance to win another high-profile 1400m-race when he runs in the Scone Guineas … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Two Blue to be given Group One chance Wyong trainer Kristen Buchanan hopes Two Blue can be a force in Brisbane winter features in what is likely to … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Jake Noonan keen to build on G1 success Jake Noonan achieved his first Group One win in the Robert Sangster Stakes on Precious Gem and the jockey is … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ray Murrihy to retire in June Racing NSW has announced the retirement of chief steward Ray Murrihy with Marc Van Gestel to take over the role … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Luke Nolen remains in hospital Luke Nolen is expected to make a full recovery from broken bones suffered in a fall in a Group One … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago It’s Now Or Never for rejuvenated Fallon Kieren Fallon has ridden his first European Group winner for two years with Now Or Never taking out the 1000 … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Nyquist, Exaggerator to meet in Preakness Nyquist and Exaggerator, one-two in the Kentucky Derby, have both come out of the race well and will meet again … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Bowman, Berry winning in Japan Sydney jockeys Hugh Bowman and Tommy Berry have each ridden three winners over the weekend in Japan … Read More View the full article

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While still officially remaining on the fence when it comes to whether or not he will run his GI Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan (Goldencents) in the May 18 GI Preakness S., trainer Kenny McPeek confirmed that an appearance in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown is a distinct possibility. “Who wouldn't want to?” he replied when asked if he is leaning toward running in the Preakness. “You only get so many of these windows of opportunity. It would give him a chance to prove himself again and maybe make amends for his loss in the GI Arkansas Derby. We wouldn't run him just for those reasons. But if he's well and he's ready and we feel like he can win it, we will go. We have a few days. There's no rush to make a decision.” McPeek explained why he is being deliberate about the decision. “The colt is doing fine,” he said. “We're going to get him back to the track [Wednesday]. He's been in the feed tub the last couple of days, so I'm not overly worried about that. An old guy told me years ago, don't make a decision until you absolutely, positively have to. We just want to get him back out on the racetrack and make sure he is moving good and that his energy level is fine. Right now, I can't tell you one way or another. The owners and I will discuss it and ultimately we'll do the right thing. I actually told [co-owner and breeder] Lance [Gasaway] before the Kentucky Derby that because we skipped the Rebel, I felt pretty good that, if we needed to, we could run back in the Preakness. At this stage, I am optimistic. But right now we don't need to make a call.” When asked about the spacing between the races in the Triple Crown, McPeek had a number of opinions, but said, “I don't think the two weeks is that big of a deal.” “I've run horses back in two weeks plenty of times in my career,” he said. “But if they made me commissioner or whatever and I could rearrange the Triple Crown, I would have it run on the first Saturday in May, the first Saturday in June and the first Saturday in July. But you'd have to get three huge organizations to agree to that. I think the uniqueness of the Triple Crown is the two weeks, three weeks. That's why it is such a test. “The fact that we've removed Lasix from the conversation makes it an even better test. Horses recover quicker without the Lasix. Lasix was a detriment. I know there are guys that will hear me say that and scream, 'I need Lasix.' No, you don't need Lasix. Maybe there are certain horses that do and, yes, we do have bleeders. But they shouldn't be the ones running in the Grade I, Grade II, Grade III races. The two weeks is easier without the Lasix because the Lasix would dehydrate a horse and then you'd have to recoup that fluid within the two weeks. “I'm not scared of the two weeks at all. I just want to make sure my horse is right.” The post McPeek Gives Update on Mystik Dan’s Preakness Status appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Construction on a trackside sportsbook and entertainment complex began with a ceremonial groundbreaking at Monmouth Park Tuesday which featured representatives from the New Jersey racetrack, Caesars Sportsbook, and local dignitaries who planted golden shovels in the ground to mark the occasion. The state-of-the-art facility and full-service restaurant combo is set to open in 2025, featuring 16,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor sports viewing with wall-to-wall flat screen televisions, food from nationally known restaurant partner Shake Shack, and more than 25 self-service betting kiosks. “We are proud to continue investing in Monmouth Park to elevate the sports betting experience for New Jersey sports fans,” said Dan Shapiro, Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer at Caesars Digital. “The sportsbook at Monmouth Park has been a success since Gov. Phil Murphy placed the state's first legal sports bet in 2018 and continues to be an outstanding complement to our online businesses. “We look forward to continuing our support for horse racing in New Jersey and bringing sports fans and racing fans to this historic racetrack.” Dennis Drazin, Chairman and CEO of Darby Development, LLC, operator of Monmouth Park, praised the ongoing relationship between the track and Caesars. “We're extremely excited to begin this next chapter with the upcoming opening of the new Caesars Sportsbook at Monmouth Park,” Drazin said. “This facility will be state-of-the-art with all the amenities that a first-class sportsbook can offer to patrons. As we start our sixth year of sports betting, we continue to see the growth and expansion we knew would eventually happen. This will be a magnificent addition to the Monmouth Park facility as our partnership with Caesars continues to evolve.” The post Monmouth Park, Caesars Celebrate Sportsbook Groundbreaking appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Juveniles take center stage on the Gulfstream Park turf course May 11, as a pair of $120,000, five-furlong stakes will award an automatic berth to one of six 2-year-old races held at the Royal Ascot meeting June 18-22.View the full article

For what appears to have been nothing more than a minor clerical error, the New York Gaming Commission and its head steward Braulio Baeza, Jr. has fined NYRA Racing Secretary Keith Doleshel $2,000 for “failing to conduct business in a professional manner.” Doleshel has appealed the decision and has the backing of NYRA management. Under Baeza, the Gaming Commission has been quick to fine NYRA employees for what can be argued are nothing more than honest and inadvertent mistakes. Among those who have been sanctioned with fines are clocker Richard Gazer, the former Senior Vice President of Racing Operations Frank Gabriel, Jr. and Assistant Racing Secretary Rob MacLennan. Doleshel personally accepted the entry of the first time starter Sassy Allie (Coal Front) for a maiden special weight race carded for May 2. The entry was made by trainer Robert Falcone, Jr., who provided NYRA with the information concerning the ownership of the horse. The ownership details provided by Falcone matched those in The Jockey Club registry, which is how the racing office reviews the accuracy of ownership details. However, a mistake was made somewhere along the line as the entry did not accurately reflect a recent change in ownership. Following the entry being accepted, the trainer alerted NYRA of the issue. NYRA informed all relevant parties so that the ownership details could be updated and corrected in the program. However, Baeza ordered that the horse had to be scratched. “Mr. Doleshel took an entry from Robert Falcone and the ownership was misstated by the trainer,” said Doleshel's attorney Drew Mollica. “At the end of the day, it was a minor administrative error. Keith did everything according to Hoyle. The trainer gave him the information. He crossed referenced it. There was no impropriety. There was no effort to conceal. It was strictly a bookkeeping error. Those sort of things happen every day and in every walk of life. “Once it was discovered by due diligence, it could have easily been corrected. All it would have taken was a simple announcement that would have corrected the information regarding the ownership. That's the type of thing all of us have heard over the public address system a thousand times. The horse should have been allowed to run and Keith should not have been fined. Instead of solving problems, the Gaming Commission decided to create a problem where there was none. “Not only did they scratch the horse to the detriment of everybody involved, the owner, the trainer, the association, the betting public, now they double down and fine Mr. Doleshel. This rule, not tending to business in a proper manner, is unconstitutionally vague. Everyone has a different opinion of what that means. This is insanity to its highest level.” NYRA Vice President of Communications Pat McKenna confirmed that Doleshel has the full support of track management. “This is but the latest example of the New York State Gaming Commission leveling significant financial penalties to individual NYRA employees for inadvertent, and sometimes unavoidable, clerical errors,” McKenna said. “Keith Doleshel is a valued and talented NYRA employee who always conducts himself professionally. As we explore separate avenues of recourse, NYRA will take every step to support an appeal should Doleshel pursue that option. These kinds of formal sanctions are a departure from standard business practices and have the effect of discouraging self-reporting and decreasing NYRA's ability to recruit and retain top talent.” This is the second time the Gaming Commission has fined Doleshel for “failing to conduct business in a professional manner.” Doleshel was fined on Oct. 20, 2022. That ruling stemmed from an incident at Saratoga in which an unauthorized agent was allowed to claim a horse. After the claim, NYRA officials informed the Gaming Commission of the error. Doleshel agreed to a settlement with the Gaming Commission and the offense was expunged from his record. According to Mollica, fines of more than $250 become part of a racing official's permanent record. “Those fines have to be reported every time a licensee applies for another license,” Mollica said. “That's a scarlet letter. Any time you apply for a license or a job in the racing industry, you have to disclose these. Why would anyone want to work at NYRA under these circumstances where your entire career could be ruined over a clerical error that was nobody's fault?” Baeza, regarded as the most powerful of the three stewards working at the NYRA tracks, has had to deal with controversies of his own. The stewards disqualified Brick Ambush (Laoban) after he crossed the wire second in the $500,000 Great White Way division of the New York Stallion Series at Aqueduct last December. Brick Ambush did not appear to do anything in the race to warrant being disqualified and many expressed an opinion that Baeza and the other two stewards disqualified the wrong horse by accident. Asked for comment, Gaming Commission spokesman Brad Maione said, “We have no additional information to provide beyond what's in the ruling.” The post NY Gaming Commission Fines Another NYRA Employee appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After the shell-shock of City Of Troy's performance in Saturday's 2000 Guineas still reverberating, the Derby has a much more open look than it did last week and so the focus on Chester's May Festival will be even keener than usual. Wednesday's G3 Boodles Chester Vase has supplied the Blue Riband hero twice since 2013 and with a record 10 successes it is clear that Aidan O'Brien has come to prioritise the trial for his Epsom hopefuls. Ryan Moore had the pick of a duo this time and has opted for the form choice Grosvenor Square (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), as tailor-made a Derby candidate as can be found anywhere being from the family of Urban Sea and therefore Galileo himself. Dynamic with his all-the-way tour de force when last seen in Leopardstown's G3 Eyrefield S. in October, the half-brother to the G1 Irish Derby winner Santiago (Ire) (Authorized {Ire}) is joined by the Dylan Browne McMonagle-ridden Agenda (Ire). Another son of Galileo, he earned TDN Rising Star status when taking the same Dundalk maiden in March won by the yard's 2022 Chester Vase scorer Changingoftheguard (Ire). “He looks the clear form choice on his form at two. I didn't ride him in any of his three starts last year, but he followed up a good third in the Beresford when an impressive winner of a group three at Leopardstown on deep ground,” Moore said of Grosvenor Square. “He promises to be well suited to this trip and there is no reason to think he won't be as least as effective on a decent surface. In fact, he will probably improve for it. He's a good prospect, but our other Galileo colt, Agenda, is far from out of this, either.” This select affair could easily shake up the Derby market, with Juddmonte's Cadogan Place (GB) (Frankel {GB}), a full-brother to Quadrilateral (GB), re-opposed by Godolphin's Hidden Law (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), a son of the Oaks runner-up Secret Gesture (GB) (Galileo {Ire}) who he beat by a short head on debut at Southwell in March. Hidden Law has since won impressively at Newbury and could bolster Charlie Appleby's already-solid Epsom hand. “He's a nice colt who has just taken a bit of time which is why he started so late, he's a big horse,” Juddmonte's European racing manager Barry Mahon said of Cadogan Place. “I suppose we're going to find out what we have and we didn't have the Derby on our minds, simply as in he didn't make it to the track at two. He's a fine, big, well-bred horse and very nice physically. He's taken his time to mature, but he passed his first test and we're stepping up to the next level and if he passes that then there's all the conversations to be had.” Also in the mix is Rachel Hood's imposing Wolverhampton novice winner Pappano (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}), who represents the Gosdens successful 12 months ago. “He won well at Wolverhampton first time out this year and has come forward for that run,” Thady Gosden said. “He is stepping up in grade significantly, but he is a horse we have always liked. He is obviously still inexperienced and he's stepping into a solid race where Grosvenor Square sets the standard off 109, but the race looks a good fit for him.” Fillies Take Their Turn In The Cheshire Oaks… Also on the card is the Listed Cheshire Oaks, where the key pointer looks to be the 10-furlong Leopardstown maiden won by the Joseph O'Brien-trained Galileo Dame (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}). She is re-opposed by Ballydoyle's runner-up Rubies Are Red (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), the daughter of Red Evie (Ire) (Intikhab) who was in turn in front of the stable's Listed Victor McCalmont Memorial S. runner Flight Of Fancy (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). This was the maiden in which Above The Curve (American Pharoah) and Thoughts Of June (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) filled the first two places two years ago only for the form to be turned around here, while 12 months ago Savethelastdance (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) also got off the mark in that before delivering her stunning performance in this trial. “She won really nicely at Leopardstown and now steps up slightly in trip which we think she will handle fine,” Joseph O'Brien said of Galileo Dame. “Her two runs so far have been on soft ground, so getting on better ground will be a slight unknown for her. However, we think she is a nice filly who will be able to hold her own in listed company going forward.” Ryan Moore has passed over the ride on Rubies Are Red for the Dundalk maiden winner Port Fairy (Ire) (Australia {GB}) and he rarely gets it wrong, particularly in this which he boasts five successes during the last 10 years. “I have been on board both for their runs this year and Port Fairy showed a good attitude to win at Dundalk, where she probably did it a bit snugly,” he said. “Rubies Are Red is a sister to Found among others and I think she probably finished second to a very good filly in Galileo Dame, who she meets again here. Improvement is needed from both, but of course the potential is there after just the two starts.” One who could yet become a leading British Oaks contender is the impressive Wolverhampton debut winner Forest Fairy (Ire) (Waldgeist {GB}), a certain stayer descended from Gestut Ammerland's ground-breaking Borgia (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}). “It was a good effort first time and I don't think we were expecting it,” trainer Ralph Beckett said. “She has done well for the time she has been given in between. She's a tall, well-balanced filly who has worked well on the grass at home and we're looking forward to it. This is the right place for her and she's been training well in the run up to it.” The post All Eyes On Chester With Epsom Classics Up For Grabs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Average Joe Racing Stables Ltd. and Dan Wells' Mugatu (Blofeld), an also-eligible entrant in the GI Kentucky Derby and most recently fifth in the Apr. 6 GI Toyota Blue Grass S., will make his next start in the May 18 GI Preakness S., trainer Jeff Engler confirmed Tuesday. “He's getting better. He really moved up on the dirt. His numbers proved it. Seize the Grey (Arrogate), who won the [GII] Pat Day Mile, we finished in front of him in the Blue Grass. I heard Seize the Grey is going in the Preakness, so it's a logical spot,” Engler said. “We were a little frustrated we didn't get into the Derby. We feel the more distance the better for this horse. I do like the 1 3/16 miles, so we're going to head up.” A maiden winner over the Tapeta at Gulfstream last November, Mugatu opened 2024 with a pair of third-place efforts going one mile over the synthetic at Turfway over the winter. He was fourth in the Mar. 2 John Battaglia Memorial S. and eighth in the Mar. 23 Rushaway S. before making his third start over the dirt in the Blue Grass. Mugatu is scheduled to breeze five furlongs Saturday before shipping to Pimlico. While Mystik Dan (Goldencents)'s participation in the Preakness is still undecided, the Derby winner is expected to return to the track Wednesday at Churchill Downs. “That's a typical routine for us,” trainer Kenny McPeek said. “We'll walk them three days [after a race]. He could have gone back to the track [Monday] if we'd wanted, but he didn't need to.” Asked if he has seen anything that would rule Mystik Dan out of a Preakness engagement, McPeek said, “Not at all. Same thing. We've just got to get through the weekend and take it from there.” Entries for the Preakness will be taken Monday. The post Mugatu Confirmed for Preakness appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A new British Horseracing Authority policy will permit an on-the-day switch between flat turf and all-weather tracks when the original racing surface is deemed unraceable and the fixture would otherwise have to be abandoned.View the full article

Exports by Age shows where registered Thoroughbreds exported from the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico are going by country. The age groups range from weanlings to 11-year-olds and up.View the full article

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced May 7 a lucrative participation bonus program for owner and trainers at the four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan vaults into first place in the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top 3-year-old poll thanks to his nose victory at Churchill Downs May 4.View the full article

If you're in this business, chances are you're seeking 'Saturday afternoon horses.' In this new series, we will select a stallion from the previous weekend whose runners particularly impressed. We start with the sire of the most coveted prize of all: this year's GI Kentucky Derby winner. Spendthrift Farm has long called Goldencents “Into Mischief's value sire.” As a member of the five-time leading sire's first crop, he was conceived on a $12,500 cover and, while quietly plying his trade with solid runners and numbers that put him at or near the top of all of his respective sire crops, he hadn't come up with a truly big horse. Meanwhile, Into Mischief had flashier sons like Horse of the Year Authentic and triple-digit Beyer sensation Life Is Good retire to the breeding shed and quick-success sire sons like Practical Joke grab the headlines. That all changed Saturday. Mystik Dan captured a thrilling rendition of the Derby, catapulting Goldencents into the rarefied air of sire of a Kentucky Derby winner. If Goldencents was somewhat in the background among an ever-growing smorgasbord of Into Mischief sons at stud, he won't be any more. “I think it just adds that much more to the legacy that Into Mischief is building as a sire, first having sired two Derby winners of his own and now to have a son sire one, it cements his legacy as a sire of sires,” said Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift Farm. “When you talk to the public, no one ever asks you if you won a Breeders' Cup. Everyone always asks if you have a Kentucky Derby winner.” Goldencents was a $62,000 purchase by Dennis O'Neill at the 2012 OBS June Sales of 2-Year-Olds after working a quarter in :21.1. He broke his maiden first time out in September that year over 5 1/2 furlongs on what was then Del Mar's all-weather surface. Trainer Chief Stipe O'Neill–whose assistant Leandro Mora was sometimes listed as conditioner–thought enough of him to ship to Belmont for the GI Champagne S., where he finished second, before shipping again and capturing the GIII Delta Downs Jackpot S. That Delta Downs win would mark Into Mischief's first graded win as a sire. Goldencents would go on to win five more graded races, including back-to-back editions of the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile and a stretch out to nine furlongs in the GI Santa Anita Derby. He retired after his second Breeders' Cup victory at the end of 2014 with a record of 18-7-7-0 and earnings of $3,044,000. Goldencents was one of just 41 named foals in Into Mischief's first crop. That number would drop to 26 in his second year, numbers that seem preposterous now with the hindsight of Into Mischief's prowess as a sire. He's had unprecedented success since, has led the North American sire lists for the past five consecutive years, and now stands for $250,000. “It's very special because when we brought Into Mischief and Goldencents to the farm, they were both offered on a program that B. Wayne Hughes developed called 'Share the Upside',” said Toffey. “Both of these horses were offered at a very, very low price. Now Into Mischief stands for $250,000 and he started at $12,500.” The late Spendthrift owner B. Wayne Hughes pioneered the innovative 'Share the Upside' program. In short, breeders who use new stallions selected to participate in the program for two consecutive years receive a free lifetime breeding right. Not every stallion pans out–that's just the nature of the game–but Into Mischief and Goldencents certainly have. Like almost all young sires, Goldencents's fee has fluctuated depending on the season. When Spendthrift acquired his breeding rights, approximately five months before his second Breeders' Cup win in 2014, the farm announced he would start at $15,000. While he's been in demand in the breeding shed and has 27 black-type winners with his seventh crop headed to the races this year, he hadn't had that breakthrough horse a stallion needs to propel him into the next stratosphere. Until now, that is. Mystik Dan wears the roses | Renee Torbit/Coady Media “Mystik Dan was bred on the year that Goldencents was $20,000,” continued Toffey. “It just fits with something we're trying to do, which is to offer breeders value at all levels. I think it really shows the value and quality we offer doesn't necessarily always mean more expensive. That very much fits with our legacy and with what Wayne Hughes tried to do.” Breeders recognized that value, sending Goldencents 179 mares in his initial crop and 204 in the year Mystik Dan was conceived. It paid off, too, as Goldencents came up with runners like Going to Vegas, back-to-back victress of the 2021-22 GI Rodeo Drive S. at 1 1/4 miles on the grass. Then there was By My Standards, winner of the GII Louisiana Derby and three other graded races, who also placed in the GI Met Mile and GI Whitney S. while banking over $2 million. Mr. Money was a MGSW & GISP, Wildman Jack won graded stakes in both the U.S. and Dubai, and the list continues. Goldencents's seven graded winners have been split evenly between dirt and turf (three on each, plus one on both surfaces) and while his overall runners average sprint wins, his graded winners have trended more on the routing side (five of the seven at nine furlongs or greater). “He gets hard-knocking, good, useful racehorses that are like Goldencents himself,” said Toffey. “He was a very good sprinter and miler who also stretched his speed into a win in the Santa Anita Derby. We've certainly seen his offspring have that toughness and that tractability. They're honest horses and they also have good minds.” Goldencents was sent 144 mares in 2023. His fee was listed at $10,000 this year. Without Mystik Dan, who also won the GIII Southwest S. and placed in the GI Arkansas Derby, he would currently still be ranked 20th among all 2024 North American sires by combined North American and European earnings. But he does have Mystik Dan, and that puts him third by that same metric, behind only his own sire and the mighty Gun Runner. The latter finished second in this year's Derby with Sierra Leone, while the former finished sixth with Resilience. “During the Derby,” said Toffey, “my eye was on Resilience, a son of Into Mischief, who was making a move on the outside at the same time Mystik Dan was on the inside. My eye was drawn there. But Mystik Dan–what a gutsy horse! What a ride by [Brian] Hernandez, [Jr.]. You can have a courageous jockey, but you also have to have a courageous horse. Mystik Dan is a gritty racehorse, because there was no hole. They made the hole. He had the tactical speed to put himself in that position. “You have to give the horse credit; he was tactical enough to put himself off the fast pace and take the opportunity. It was a really remarkable race. We're very happy for all of the connections and it's an honor for us to be a small part of it.” It isn't lost on Toffey what ramifications another Kentucky Derby win for one of the Spendthrift sires means. Hughes had bought the historic farm in 2004. No one, except perhaps the visionary Hughes himself, could have foreseen what has been accomplished a mere two decades in. Into Mischief was the first stallion Hughes offered through the 'Share the Upside' program and, along with Giant's Causeway, has become the sport's greatest conduit of the Storm Cat sire line. In addition to all of his other achievements, Into Mischief became the first sire in the 150-year history of the Kentucky Derby to have back-to-back winners with Authentic (2020) and Mandaloun (2021). Now, at 19, he has cemented Goldencents as the latest rung on Spendthrift's ladder of success. “It's a credit to what Wayne Hughes started for three of the last five Derby winners to be by a Spendthrift sire,” said Toffey. “We feel very fortunate.” The post Saturday Sires: Goldencents appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The New York Trainers Health Insurance Program (NYTHIP) has seen rising participation each year since being signed into law in October 2021. Trainers who compete on the New York Racing Association circuit over the course of a calendar year are eligible to enroll in the program for the following year, provided they meet two criteria: Minimum of 43 starts at NYRA tracks (Aqueduct, Belmont & Saratoga) Minimum of 60% of all starts must be at NYRA tracks Legislation was originally proposed by the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and its lobbyists in 2020. In NYTHIP's pilot season, just over 50% of eligible trainers participated in the program. The rate has increased to 64% of those eligible for 2024. “It's gratifying to see the success of this program,” said NYTHA President Tina Marie Bond. “Our goal is to make certain that every eligible trainer considers this option. Some trainers can secure healthcare through Medicare or through a spouse, but this is a benefit we can offer members who support racing here in New York.” The program covers the equivalent of a silver-level healthcare plan. Trainers submit their health expenditure receipts monthly and are reimbursed. Added trainer David Donk, “I'm a husband and father, and health insurance is of utmost importance to me. When you're starting a family or getting to middle age, the savings costs achieved are substantial.” For more information about NYTHA's Benevolence Programs, visit www.nytha.com/at-work/. For details about NYTHIP, contact Abigail Klima at aklima@nytha.com. The post NY Trainers Health Insurance Program Increases appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Haras d'Etreham's first-season sire Hello Youmzain (Fr) (by Kodiac {GB}) was off the mark on Tuesday as his daughter Allee De Bercy (Fr) scored on debut in Chantilly's five-furlong Prix de la Mere Marie. Sent off at 16-1, the Alduino and Giuseppe Botti trainee raced behind the leading pair early for Ioritz Mendizabal before finding her way to the front inside the last 150 metres. Driven out from there, she recorded a short-neck success from Cendre (GB) (Goken {Fr}). The winner is so far the only foal out of a daughter of the listed-placed Gyrella (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}) responsible for the G2 Prix Greffulhe winner Baby Rider (Fr) (Gleneagles {Ire}). This is the family of the Derby hero Wings Of Eagles (Fr) (Pour Moi {Ire}) and the G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Belle Et Celebre (Fr) (Peintre Celebre). Pour ses premiers pas en compétition, Allée de Bercy (I.Mendizabal / A.Botti) s'adjuge le Prix de la Mère Marie à Chantilly ! Parmi les anciennes lauréates de cette course, nous retrouvons See The Rose, lauréate du Prix Six Perfections (Gr.3) en 2020 et Dizzy Bizu, double… pic.twitter.com/p1VCeiFltz — Equidia (@equidia) May 7, 2024 5th-Chantilly, €50,000, Debutantes, 5-7, 2yo, f, 5fT, 0:59.68, sf. ALLEE DE BERCY (FR) (f, 2, Hello Youmzain {Fr}–Dehia {Ire}, by Mastercraftsman {Ire}) Sales history: €28,000 RNA Ylg '23 ARQOCT. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, €25,000. O-Ecurie X; B-Mme G Forien & G Forien (FR); T-Alduino and Giuseppe Botti. Video, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post First Winner For Hello Youmzain At Chantilly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Coolmore is the new sponsor of the G2 Coolmore St Mark's Basilica German 2000 Guineas, which will be held at Cologne on Monday, May 20, the organisation announced on Tuesday. “German breeders have been great supporters of Coolmore over the years and we have been long-time race sponsors in the country,” said Coolmore's Joe Hernon. “We were more than happy to get involved on this occasion.” Three of the past 10 renewals of the German Classic have featured winners by Coolmore sires, including the late Zoffany (Ire)'s Knife Edge (Ire) for Marco Botti and the Coolmore partners in 2016. “We feel very honored by the commitment and are pleased to have found a top international partner in Coolmore for this year's German 2000 Guineas,” said Philipp Hein, general manager of Cologne Racecourse. “Our thanks go to everyone involved. “ The post Coolmore New Sponsor Of German 2000 Guineas appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan vaults into the top spot of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's top 3-year-old poll following his nose victory at Churchill Downs May 4.View the full article

Topped by a quartet of graded races, Colonial Downs unveiled its 2024 stakes program consisting of 27 races worth $5.7 million for the 27-day season which runs from July 11 through Sept. 7.View the full article

A new British Horseracing Authority (BHA) policy will permit an on-the-day switch between flat turf and all-weather tracks where the original racing surface is deemed unraceable and the fixture would otherwise need to be abandoned.View the full article

In its second year as an official partner of the Kentucky Derby, FanDuel experienced increases in key metrics across the board on the first Saturday in May. Highlights include: Double digit year-over-year growth for active account holders, a record for the Kentucky Derby and the biggest day of racing ever for FanDuel Group. Peak bets on Saturday were at Super Bowl levels and the wagering platform performed without interruption. More than 700k customers bet the Kentucky Derby with FanDuel Group (last year was ~500k). Estimated over 200k customers bet on racing for the first time via FanDuel Sportsbook. Kentucky FanDuel Sportsbook customers over-indexed other states with very high rates of play Derby Day was FanDuel TV+'s biggest day in actives in its history, beating last year's actives by 37% The post Increased Kentucky Derby Wagering Via FanDuel Sportsbook appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Gowran Park Breeze-Up Sale is set to make its return in 2025 with powerhouse consignors Willie Browne, Con Marnane and Roger O'Callaghan pledging to support what was formerly known as the Goresbridge Breeze-Up Sale. The Goresbridge Breeze-Up Sale was relocated to Fairyhouse and run by Tattersalls Ireland back in 2019. However, this year marks the first time that Tattersalls Ireland will run the sale away from the banner of Goresbridge. After a four-year hiatus, Goresbridge Horse Sales returned to the point-to-point and horses-in-training market last month under the leadership of Ed Donohoe, who says the decision to re-enter the breeze-up market for the first time since 2018 follows extensive discussions with handlers. Donohoe explained, “We've had a lot of positive feedback from vendors about this and, following on from the hugely successful point-to-point sale staged here last month, we felt there was a space to re-enter the breeze-up market.” He added, “From speaking with vendors, they struggled to get a lot of horses into the breeze-up sales this year. Not only that, but we all know that costs have gone up substantially in recent years. “Wouldn't it be great for vendors to have a viable outlet here in Ireland rather than having to travel to England with their middle market horses? We'll be limiting our sale from 100 to 120 lots and we are confident that there's an appetite for the sale. We're really looking forward to it.” Falling clearance rates has been one of the main talking points from the breeze-up sales that have already taken place in Britain this year. Donohoe says that he hopes Goresbridge can attract a broader cohort of buyers who don't have to deal with the red tape that comes with Brexit when exporting a horse from Britain. BBA Ireland's Mick Donohoe is better versed on the market than most, and while he admits a certain bias, says that he is convinced that the breeze-up sale at Gowran Park could thrive once again. He explained, “There is definitely a market for another breeze-up sale in Ireland and, speaking as an agent, a lot of good horses have come out of the Gowran Breeze-Up Sale. A lot of my clients like to buy in Ireland and, the beauty about this sale going back down through the years was that there was something for everybody with every kind of a budget. Ninety per cent of the breeze-up horses in a given year are produced in Ireland so it makes sense to hold another breeze-up sale here and to go closer to the source.” He added, “I bought a number of horses from the middle market at the breeze-up sales this year. Three of those were for Irish clients. By the time they got them back home and paid the VAT and then the transport, it added quite a lot onto the hammer price. The same can be said for the consignors. We all know that the vendors are feeling the costs involved now more so than ever before so staging another breeze-up sale in Ireland is a no-brainer for everybody concerned.” Marnane agrees that there is space for another breeze-up sale in Ireland but admitted that he would have preferred Donohoe and his team to be bold by going earlier in the calendar than the middle of May next year. The Bansha House boss explained, “Goresbridge is a very special place and I will be delighted to see business returning there next year. They have been very good to us down through the years. The one thing I would say is that, in an ideal world, the dates would be earlier. There's definitely a market for an earlier breeze-up sale in Ireland.” He added, “But there's no question that some of the breeze-up sales in England have been hurting in recent weeks because of Brexit. You'd be hoping that Goresbridge could attract plenty of buyers at the middle market and that the sale can be a success.” The news that Goresbridge Horse Sales is set to re-enter the breeze-up market comes just a few weeks after Goffs announced that it would be staging a new breeze-up sale at Naas racecourse in 2025 that would also be limited to just over 100 horses. Browne, renowned as the breeze-up king, describes Goresbridge as “a charming location” but concedes that there is only a finite number of horses that can be sold at the breeze-ups every year. He said, “It was a special sale because it took place at the end of the year when the heavy pressure was off. Everybody loved going there because it is a charming location. We miss that sale and will be happy to see it returning.” Asked if he felt Brexit was the driving force behind the shakiness to the middle market in Britain in recent weeks and whether he expected to see stronger trade at Arqana and Tattersalls Ireland in the coming weeks, Browne replied, “That might be a factor but that question probably can't be answered properly until the breeze-up at Tattersalls Ireland is over. We have been missing the volumes of Italians and Scandinavians at the breeze-up sales in Britain in the past few weeks. It will be interesting to see if Brexit affects where people from those countries buy their horses. That won't be proven until Tattersalls Ireland. Wouldn't it be great for everyone in Ireland if that was the case? We'll definitely support Goresbridge next year. There was always something lovely about the place-a bit of a holiday atmosphere. It was a great sale, for sure, and we all benefited from it with some good prices there down through the years.” Like Marnane and Browne, O'Callaghan has sold many high-class horses from his family-run Tally-Ho Stud at the sales house, and expects to be represented back at the County Kilkenny venue next year. He said, “We've nothing but great memories of the breeze-up sale at Goresbridge and, truth be told, never wanted it to go in the first place. It was an amazing place and we've sold a lot of very good horses down through the years there. We'll be supporting it next year and hope to continue selling good horses there.” The post ‘A Very Special Place’ – Gowran Park Breeze-Up Sale To Return In 2025 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article