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It was his first start on the year, but 'TDN Rising Star' Timberlake (c, 3, Into Mischief–Pin Up (Ire), by Lookin At Lucky) made it count as he outlasted all challengers to win the GII Rebel S. and continue his march to the first Saturday in May by securing 50 points. Set off the pace as a trio of intent frontrunners disputed affairs early, he was called on for more as the field closed ranks midway on the final turn, and responded from the grandstand side as he inhaled those leaders coming into the lane. Despite drifting in the later stages, Timberlake was able to open his advantage to a clear margin as Northern Flame (Flameaway) and Common Defense (Karakontie {Jpn}) came calling as potential late problems during the scramble for the minor awards. Saturday, Oaklawn REBEL S.-GII, $1,250,000, Oaklawn, 2-24, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 1:44.00, ft. 1–TIMBERLAKE, 119, c, 3, by Into Mischief 1st Dam: Pin Up (Ire) (SP-Eng), by Lookin At Lucky 2nd Dam: All My Loving (Ire), by Sadler's Wells 3rd Dam: Jude (GB), by Darshaan (GB) ($350,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP). 'TDN Rising Star' O-WinStar Farm LLC; B-St. Elias Stables, LLC (KY); T-Brad H. Cox; J-Cristian A. Torres. $618,750. Lifetime Record: GISW, 6-3-1-0, $1,094,350. Werk Nick Rating: A+++ *Triple Plus* Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Common Defense, 117, c, 3, Karakontie (Jpn)–Allusion, by Street Cry (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($9,000 RNA Wlg '21 KEENOV). O-David A. Bernsen, Tony & Michael Holmes & Norevale Farm; B-Tony Holmes, Norevale Farm & Union Dale (KY); T-Kenneth G. McPeek. $206,250. 3–Northern Flame, 122, c, 3, Flameaway–Darling's Darling, by Bernardini. 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($425,000 Ylg '22 FTSAUG). O-Jack Oxley, Harold Lerner LLC, AWC Stables & Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek); B-Debby Oxley (KY); T-Kenneth G. McPeek. $103,125. Margins: 2, 3, 1. Odds: 0.80, 27.20, 15.20. Also Ran: Woodcourt, Dimatic, Carbone, Just Steel, Next Level, Lagynos, Magic Grant, Mena, Tejon Pass. Scratched: Time for Truth. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. TIMBERLAKE wins the Rebel Stakes and earns 50 points on the Road to the #KyDerby! pic.twitter.com/wW0GizGE4G — Kentucky Derby (@KentuckyDerby) February 24, 2024 Sales history: $350,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. O-WinStar Farm LLC; B-St. Elias Stables, LLC (KY); T-Brad Cox. The post Timberlake Claims Rebel With Classy Effort appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The legendary D. Wayne Lukas was back to his old tricks as his 3-year-old filly Lemon Muffin shocked the Oaklawn Park crowd at odds of 28-1 while earning her maiden win in the $400,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3), earning 50 Kentucky Oaks (G1) points.View the full article

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Horse racing on Sunday, February 25, will feature seven meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Ballarat, Mudgee, Pinjarra & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – February 25, 2024 Ballarat Racing Tips Mudgee Racing Tips Pinjarra Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) 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 February 25, 2024 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

In a 28-1 shocker, Lemon Muffin (f, 3, Collected–Pelt, by Canadian Frontier) ended her four-race runner-up streak to break her maiden, pick up her first black-type, and score her first Graded victory in the GIII Honeybee S. as well as take home 50 points toward the Kentucky Oaks trail. Never far from the leaders while traveling comfortably in midpack, she launched her winning bid entering the lane, and despite contact with Tapit Jenallie (Tapit), kicked home to win with open air between them. A jockey's objection from the runner-up was quickly dismissed. West Omaha (West Coast) kept on to collect third. With her victory here, it tallies as jockey Keith Asmussen's first career Graded stakes win as well as give conditioner D. Wayne Lukas the hat trick on the day. #7 Lemon Muffin ($58.20) breaks her maiden impressively in the Honeybee Stakes (G3)! The three-year-old filly by @AirdrieStud's Collected earns 50 Kentucky Oaks points for trainer D. Wayne Lukas with @keithasm7 in the irons. pic.twitter.com/l3HLSxaL1l — TVG (@TVG) February 24, 2024 Sales history: $20,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP, $140,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. O-Aaron Sones; B-Mr. & Mrs. Theodore R. Kuster & Collected Syndicate (KY); T-D. Wayne Lukas. The post Lemon Muffin Leads Longshot Exacta Home in Honeybee appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Unbeaten 'TDN Rising Star' Doncho (g, 3, Mo Town–Sassy Redhead, by Henny Hughes), an eye-catching winner in a pair of attempts going six furlongs at Fair Grounds this winter, is aiming to make his next start in the $400,000 Lafayette S. at Keeneland Apr. 5. “We've got the Lafayette circled as his next spot opening day at Keeneland,” trainer Michelle Lovell said. “We'll see if he'll stretch out to seven furlongs. I think that he will.” Gelded as a juvenile last September, Doncho lit up the tote board with a powerful, five-length tally in front-running fashion at 21-1 on debut Dec. 30. He earned his 'Rising Star' badge by 4 1/2 lengths–this time as the even-money favorite–with a press-and-pounce victory in an optional claimer Feb. 13. Both performances netted matching 94 Beyer Speed Figures. “I think he could be anything,” Lovell said. “We've never really asked him for anything yet. Everything that he's done has been on his own.” She continued, “He hasn't been a surprise because he's been a good horse, but it was a surprise that he went so fast, so easily, in his first race. To come back, I thought that he could win, but you never know, they're babies and they could make mistakes. But he's so professional. So far, everything has gone so well.” As for the decision to geld Doncho as an unraced 2-year-old last year, Lovell added, “We just thought it was best for him physically and mentally at the time.” Doncho brought $72,000 from Jose A. Lopez's JAL Racing following a :9 4/5 bullet breeze out of the GOP Racing Stable consignment at last year's OBS June sale. Bred in Kentucky by Susan Young, he was previously a $32,000 Keeneland September yearling purchase by GGS Legal Racing. He RNA'd for $12,000 as a short yearling at Keeneland January. The first 'Rising Star' for young Coolmore sire Mo Town, Doncho was produced by the unraced mare Sassy Redhead. This is the extended female family of GISWs Madcap Escapade (Hennessy), Mi Sueno (Pulpit) and Dubai Escapade (Awesome Again). Members of the press haven't been the only ones ringing Lovell's phone to chat about Doncho. “After his first race we got a ton of interest,” Lovell said. “Mr. Lopez thought about it. He definitely had some offers that would make you sit back and think for a bit. It took him a few days and he said, 'Nope, I'm keeping him.'” Damon's Mound & Michelle Lovell following the 2022 Saratoga Special | Susie Raisher She continued, “We're super excited about him. He's a young horse and is still developing and we're really proud of the way he behaves. He's a big bodied and very muscular horse and he's letting his front end catch up to his hind end the last couple of months. He's a lot of fun.” Fellow Lovell-trained 'Rising Star' Damon's Mound (Girvin), meanwhile, is currently enjoying some “deserved downtime” at Apple Ridge Farm in Kentucky. The 2022 GII Saratoga Special S. winner and 2023 GII Gallant Bob S. winner was last seen finishing fourth in the GI Malibu S. at Santa Anita Dec. 26. “We'll have him back at Churchill before too long,” Lovell said. Wow! A star could be in the making as #6 DONCHO ($4) was impressive again in race 7 at the Fair Grounds and is now 2 for 2 in his young career. The 3yo son of Mo Town was ridden by @jaimetorresjcky and is trained by @MichelleLovell. Watch more on @FanDuelTV. pic.twitter.com/1ro4nZYU8D — TVG (@TVG) February 13, 2024 The post ‘He Could Be Anything’ – Unbeaten Doncho Targeting Keeneland’s Lafayette appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Sunday's Observations features a half-brother to undefeated Arc hero Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}). 13.03 Cagnes-sur-Mer, Cond, €26,000, 3yo, 10f (AWT) ARROW EAGLE (FR) (Gleneagles {Ire}) made an instant impression at this track last month and is turned out again at the venue that saw the launch of his illustrious half-brother Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}) 12 months ago. Waltraut Spanner's homebred colt, who is also under the care of Jean-Claude Rouget, meets five rivals including the fellow course winner Shaloha (Ger) (Le Havre {Ire}), a Philippe Decouz-trained daughter of the G2 German 1000 Guineas third Shalona (Fr) (Soldier Hollow {GB}). The post Next Step For Ace Impact’s Half-Brother appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Welch Racing's Epic Ride will look to continue his dominance over the Turfway Park 3-year-old male division with a third straight victory in the $150,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes March 2.View the full article

Hayasugi wins Blue Diamond Stakes (G1) at Caulfield to become the second filly, after Midnight Fever in 1987, to sweep the Blue Diamond's Preview (G3), Prelude (G2) and main event. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Pinseeker goes into his toughest career test in the Fruit Bowl Handicap at Cromwell on Sunday as ready as he can be. The four-year-old returns to racing after creating a big impression in his three starts late last year for trainer-driver Jonny Cox. Pinseeker will step up to race hardy opposition in the pacing feature on the second day of Cromwell’s big two-day February meeting. Cox thinks he has the pacer as ready as he can be for his returning assignment. “We think he is a pretty handy horse and in the right grade,” the trainer-driver said. “While he isn’t any sort of certainty, if he can step and do things right they will know he is there.” Pinseeker warmed up for his Cromwell trip with a strong trial win on grass at Methven recently. “We gave him a freshen up and earmarked this race for him.” “We brought him down to Cromwell on Thursday and he has settled in well.” “The trial was good, without being disrespectful it probably wasn’t a strong field but he did run a pretty good last 400m.” Pinseeker is two-from-two on grass tracks and two-from-two in standing start races heading into Sunday’s feature. While the horse is a safe beginner, he is yet to show he is a standing start flyer. “He has been safely away in his two starts, but he hasn’t been fast out.” “That probably isn’t ideal, but hopefully he can get away safely again and he can settle handy enough to them.” Pinseeker opened the $4 favourite for the Fruit Bowl Handicap before he was quickly backed into $2.70 odds. Cox’s fiancé Kimberly Butt drives one of the main threats to Pinseeker in the third favourite Lester ($6). The pacer led and fought on gamely behind Jordy at Cromwell on Friday. Done Rockn looks another big chance following his eye-catching third in the same race. Handicaps are set to play a crucial role in the feature trot at Cromwell on Sunday. Maui was a powerful winner of the corresponding race at the same track on Friday. The trotter overcame a 20m handicap with the help of a brilliant beginning to beat race rivals Pyramid Mystic and Sally Lindenny. The pair both meet Maui 10m better off when he goes back to a 30m handicap on Sunday. One Two Menny missed Friday’s trot but comes into Sunday’s second day after producing a powerful win in his last start on the Cromwell track in January. View the full article

Joe Peacock Jr.'s Senor Buscador rallied from the clouds to top an international field while winning the world's richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 24.View the full article

4th-Gulfstream, $70,000, Msw, 2-24, 3yo, 1 1/8m, 1:51.08, ft, neck. CORPORATE POWER (c, 3, Curlin–Road to Victory {GSW-USA, SW-Can, $248,336}, by Quality Road), featured in Steve Sherack's 'Second Chances' series following a useful debut fourth-place finish behind the promising duo of Speak Easy (Constitution) and Victory Avenue (Arrogate) after getting bumped at the break going seven furlongs in a very live maiden special weight going seven furlongs on the Pegasus World Cup undercard Jan. 27, delivered as the 6-5 favorite in thrilling fashion here. Stretching out to 1 1/8 miles, the $925,000 KEESEP yearling broke in and brushed with Batten Down (Tapit), a son of champion Close Hatches (First Defence), leaving the stalls. Ridden along in fourth by Javier Castellano rounding the clubhouse turn, Corporate Power was encouraged to keep pace while in that same position as Batten Down showed the way through a half mile in :47.86. Corporate Power loomed up with a nice move while three deep on the far turn, but Batten Down was going the much easier of the two and Paco Lopez let it out a notch as they turned for home. Batten Down looked well on his way in the stretch, but Corporate Power wasn't done yet despite racing greenly and attempting to lug in repeatedly. Corporate Power and Sturdy (Mitole) both began to lift as Batten Down tired late. Corporate Power, much more focused racing in between horses now, seemed to want it the most of the trio and was able to eke out a neck victory over Batten Down in a blanket finish. It was another neck back to Sturdy in third. Corporate Power's dam Road to Victory, a winner of her first three career starts at two, highlighted by a neck victory over subsequent two-time champion Monomoy Girl (Tapizar) in the GII Golden Rod S., brought $1.45 million from breeder Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings in foal to War Front at the 2019 Fasig-Tipton November sale. Road to Victory produced a colt by Into Mischief in 2023 and a filly by Not This Time this year. Sales history: $925,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $44,800. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Courtlandt Farms (Donald Adam); B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY); T-Claude R. McGaughey III. #5 CORPORATE POWER ($4.60) gets up between rivals to win race 4 at Gulfstream Park. This is the first victory and second career start for the Shug McGaughey trainee, who was ridden by @jjcjockey for Courtlandt Farms. pic.twitter.com/FlUYGa7iVr — TVG (@TVG) February 24, 2024 The post Curlin’s Corporate Power Game at Second Asking in Gulfstream Maiden Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Joe Peacock Jr.'s Senor Buscador flew from the clouds to top an international field while winning the world's richest race, the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at King Abdulaziz Racecourse Feb. 24.View the full article

Japan's success on Saudi Cup (G1) day at King Abdulaziz Racecourse continued as Remake ran down America's Skelly in the $1.5 million Riyadh Dirt Sprint (G3) Feb. 24.View the full article

Having just missed out on one of America's top prizes when second to National Treasure (Quality Road) in last month's GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational S., SENOR BUSCADOR (h, 6, Mineshaft–Rose's Desert, by Desert God) took down the world's richest pot Saturday with a dramatic, last-gasp victory in the $20-million G1 Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh. The early pace of the Saudi Cup was expected to be white-hot, and so it proved, as the locally owned, by American-based Saudi Crown (Always Dreaming) was in the early mix along with National Treasure and Saudi representatives Power in Numbers (Girvin) and Carmel Road (Quality Road). Senor Buscador, who saves his best for a finish, raced right back at the tail with G1 Dubai World Cup hero Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who missed the break as is his unfortunate custom. White Abarrio (Race Day) got a good spot behind the pace from the one hole and was well-spotted, as Saudi Crown continued to lead them into the straight. As they turned in, it became apparent that it would not be White Abarrio's day, as he went up and down, but Ushba Tesoro was beginning to find his best stride and Senor Buscador coat-tailed that move. Saudi Crown held the call deep into the final 100 meters, and Ushba Tesoro speared through looking the winner, but Junior Alvarado conjured up one final surge from Senor Buscador, a move that failed at Gulfstream four weeks ago, but one that was worth $10-million this time around. The final time was 1:49.50. O-Sharaf Mohammed Al Hariri & Joe R Peacock Jr; B-Joe R Peacock Sr & Joe R Peacock Jr (KY); T-Todd W Fincher. A moment @JuniorandKellyA will never forget! #TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/ewZpsjBgnj — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Senor Campeon! Senor Buscador Takes A Dramatic Saudi Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 25th February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Uncommon James takes out his first Group 1 in Oakleigh Plate Ben Thompson and Steven O’Dea & Matthew Hoysted have combined with Uncommon James to take out the Group 1 Oakleigh … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Think About It continues stunning rise in Liverpool City Cup romp Trainer Joseph Pride may have unearthed a very impressive type this preparation, as Think About It continues blistering through the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Alligator Blood prevails in Group 1 Futurity Stakes Blake Shinn and Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have combined with Alligator Blood to take out the Group 1 Futurity … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Anamoe makes a mess of them in Chipping Norton Stakes The superstar colt Anamoe has made it eight career Group 1 wins after destroying his rivals in the Chipping Norton … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Sunshine In Paris wins Surround Stakes in Blanket finish In what might go down as one of the better finishes on the 2023 racing calendar, it was Sunshine In … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Little Brose gives Hayes family their 10th Blue Diamond win Michael Dee and Ben & JD Hayes have combined with Little Brose to take out the feature race of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Steinem takes out Group 2 Peter Young Stakes John Allen and Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have combined with Steinem and Gold Trip to quinella the Group 2 … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Lazzago the best of the girls in the Sweet Embrace Stakes The old firm of Hugh Bowman and Chris Waller have combined for Group 2 success in the Sweet Embrace Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Pericles dominates his rivals in Group 2 Autumn Classic Jamie Kah and James Cummings have combined with Pericles to take out the Group 2 Autumn Classic on Blue Diamond … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Hope In Your Heart Resumes stylishly in Guy Walter Stakes Kerry Parker and Tim Clark have combined in the Group 2 Guy Walter Stakes as Hope In Your Heart resumes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pinjarra Park best bets & quaddie selections | February 26, 2023 Pinjarra will host its annual Pinjarra Classic Race Day this Sunday. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Recommendation causes minor boil over in Group 3 Zeditave Stakes John Allen and Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined with Recommendation to take out the Group 2 Zeditave Stakes … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Karis Teetan seeks strong tempo in Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup Karis Teetan hopes the HK$12 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday will be … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Corniche books ticket to the Golden Slipper Team Godolphin has another runner set to line up in the Golden Slipper on March 18 after Corniche proved too … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Espiona returns to winning ways in Group 2 Mannerism Stakes Jye McNeil and Chris Waller have combined with Espiona to win the Group 2 Mannerism Stakes at Sandown on Blue … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Shuffle Dancer edges out Royal Merchant in Angus Armanasco Stakes Peter Moody and Ben Melham have combined with Shuffle Dancer to take out the Group 2 Angus Armanasco Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Right You Are dominates his rivals in Victoria Gold Cup Ethan Brown and Ciaron Maher & David Eustace have combined to take out the Victoria Gold Cup in the first … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sha Tin races preview & best bets | Sunday, February 26 What Hong Kong Gold Cup Day 2023 Where Sha Tin Racecourse – Tai Po Rd, Sha Tin District, Hong Kong … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Golden Sixty’s improved manners key to Hong Kong Gold Cup hopes Vincent Ho believes Golden Sixty’s new-found maturity will prove vital in the Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2023 13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Mudgee racing tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, February 27 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie numbers for Sunday’s races at Mudgee, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Bookies get greedy with scratched Blue Diamond fancy The folks at Punt Drunk bring you some of the more interesting stories doing the rounds as we approach another … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Rustic Steel storms into Provincial-Midway favouritism Rustic Steel made a devastating statement at Newcastle on Thursday afternoon in the first qualifier of the Provincial-Midway Championships, winning … Read More Horse Racing News 2 years ago Saturday’s Doomben races abandoned after heavy rainfall Doomben’s race meeting, scheduled for Saturday, has been abandoned following over 50mm of rain in 24 hours up until Friday … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Cup plans on the line for So Bene in Lord Reims Stakes So Bene could force her way into Adelaide Cup contention with a forward showing in Saturday’s Group 3 Lord Reims … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Lofty Strike scratched from Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes The Julius Sandhu-trained Lofty Strike has been scratched from Saturday’s Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield, with the undefeated … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ballarat racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Sunday, February 27 HorseBetting’s Victorian racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the meeting at Ballarat on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 25, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Chadwick makes dream debut in the saddle at Kilmore Matthew Chadwick has made a dream start to his career as a jockey, winning on his first ever race ride … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Legendary Jockey Jim Johnson Passes Away Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning jockey and Australian Racing Hall Of Fame member Jimmy Johnson has died at the age of 92 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Townsville racing preview, best bets & odds | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s Queensland tipping expert, Nicholas Lloyd, brings you the top tips, best odds, value bets and quadrella selections for Townsville … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Morgan On Weather Watch With Ligulate Tamworth trainer Cody Morgan has expressed concern about the likelihood of a wet track for Ligulate in the Listed Tattersall’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Away Game Passes Surround Fitness Test The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Away Game will take her place in the Surround Stakes after passing a veterinary … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Grateful Heart wins DBS x Manulife Million Challenge Grateful Heart has been crowned DBS x Manulife Million Challenge champion, leaving Danny Shum to revel in a third victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Pike Shooting To Win Australian Guineas Perth gallopers have had a great record in Melbourne this season and Sean Casey is hoping Dom To Shoot can … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Berry Keen To Get Into Group One Groove Consistency is the buzz word for jockey Tommy Berry as he prepares to partner two promising horses in Sydney’s first … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Wexford eyeing Sydney with Force Of Will A Sydney autumn raid could still be on the cards for exciting three-year-old filly Force Of Will. The daughter of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Oaks path for Amarelinha Rising star Amarelinha will not be a late entrant for the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m). Te Akau … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Moonee Valley preview, top tips & best odds | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping expert James Herbert brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for the Moonee Valley Racing … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Canterbury Park tips, best odds & quaddie bets | Friday 26/2/2021 HorseBetting’s tipping experts bring you the top tips, value bets and best odds for Canterbury Park Racecourse’s night meeting on … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Smith Chasing Special Win With Tricky Gal Having worked alongside Guy Walter at Warwick Farm, Matt Smith would love nothing more than to win the race named … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Racing NSW pumps up Saturday metro meetings Punt Drunk brings you today’s top tips and takes a look at some of the major stories from the last … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fierce Impact tops All-Star emergency list The All-Star Mile field is taking shape with Racing Victoria announcing 21 horses as provisional emergencies for the $5 million … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Clapper, Avilius head Doncaster weights Happy Clapper and Avilius are the equal 58kg topweights for the Doncaster Mile with Japan’s horse Mozu Ascot favourite after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Alligator ready to pounce in Australian Guineas Trainer David Vandyke says Alligator Blood is back on top of his game after his tough win in his Australian … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lightly raced stayer up for Sandown return The winner of three of his four starts, the Peter Moody-owned imported stayer Shepard steps out for his return at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Classic contenders step out for Pike Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will unleash a pair of classic contenders this week with Group 1 winning filly Loire set … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Syndicate loving the Jennifer Eccles ride The Challenge No.10 Syndicate members know they will eventually have to part with their exciting filly Jennifer Eccles, but are … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nature Strip given Newmarket top weight Multiple Group One winning sprinter Nature Strip has been given the top weight for the Group One Newmarket Handicap over … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Japanese horse Mozu Ascot to run in Sydney Japanese horse Mozu Ascot has raced his way to a start in the Doncaster Mile for Cox Plate-winning trainer Yoshito … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago The Bostonian gearing up for return Dual Brisbane Group One winner The Bostonian has pleased his New Zealand trainer Tony Pike ahead of his next Australian … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Johnson cleared to ride and chase title Champion British jumps jockey Richard Johnson is set to return to the saddle following his recovery from a broken arm … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Popular stayer Double Trigger has died Trainer Mark Johnston has led tributes to popular stayer Double Trigger who has died at the age of 28 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Redzel wins trial by four lengths Dual Everest winner Redzel has been an impressive winner of a barrier trial at Canterbury ahead of his return in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Best Of Days nominated for Blamey Stakes Best Of Days has been nominated for the Blamey Stakes but will need to pass two barrier tests before being … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Webster be happy if Clapper second again Trainer Pat Webster will be satisfied if Happy Clapper can again run second to Winx when they meet in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Guineas distance to suit O’Tauto: Eurell Trainer Greg Eurell’s belief O’Tauto will be 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evidence Racing NSW stewards will study the brief evidence provided by their Victorian counterparts in the bi-carb case to decide if … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Weight drop to help Missrock in Newmarket A quiet week following her third placing in the Lightning Stakes will have Missrock fresh and firing for the Newmarket … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx ready for delayed return to racing Winx is spot-on for her return to racing in the Chipping Norton Stakes despite missing a lead-up run … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Muraaqeb on target for Australian Guineas The Lindsay Park stable has Muraaqeb heading to the Group One Australian Guineas after his two placings in traditional lead-up … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Stuart Kendrick presses on to autumn Trainer Stuart Kendrick has been forced to spell Rancho Montoya but will press on with Fullazaboot and Italia Bella … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Hey Doc to press on towards Newmarket Trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping strained pectoral muscles won’t stop Hey Doc from running in the Newmarket Handicap at Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mandatory trial talks to continue in Qld Racing Queensland is looking at solving problems raised by trainers before introducing mandatory trials for first starters … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jakkalberry dies at New Zealand stud Classy stayer Jakkalberry has died at New Zealand’s Novara Park Stud in New Zealand after suffering an intestinal infection … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Honneur Noir thrashes rivals at Matamata over 1400m A front-running masterclass from jockey Sam Spratt paved he way for Te Aroha mare Honneur Noir to dominate her rating … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Contessa Vanessa scores decisive victory at Matamata The outstanding season of three-year-old filly Contessa Vanessa continued at Matamata on Saturday when she scored a decisive victory over … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Excalibur on track for 2018 Group 1 Auckland Cup Progressive stayer Excalibur confirmed he is on target to tackle the Gr.1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) in a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Dama Zorro records strong win at Hastings Promising three-year-old filly Dama Zorro gave a further glimpse of her undoubted potential when she raced home to score a … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rain a double-edged sword for Eagle Farm Rain has caused delays to work on the Eagle Farm track reconstruction but it has been a benefit to already … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dixie Blossoms comes up roses for Quinton Dixie Blossoms has given trainer Ron Quinton as spirit-lifting win at Randwick, coasting to victory in the Guy Walter Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Baster suspended again after win on Farson Farson has provided Stephen Baster with mixed luck after victories at his last two starts, but the jockey has also … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sheidel wins Group One Oakleigh Plate Sheidel has landed her first Group One win by leading throughout in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Family affair in Blue Diamond Stakes Catchy has maintained an unbeaten start to her career, storming home to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx wins wet Chipping Norton Stakes Winx has erased her trainer’s doubts about a waterlogged Randwick track to record her 10th Group One win and 15th … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Coolmore Stakes aim for Silent Sedition Andrew Noblet will hope for some dry weather in Sydney for Silent Sedition after her stakes win at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago A Hayes wins Blue Diamond again The Hayes racing dynasty’s dominance of Victoria’s premier race for two-year-olds has continued … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago La Bella Diosa set for Australian Oaks after Surround Stakes win NEW Zealand raider La Bella Diosa has recorded an eye-catching win in the Group 2 Surround Stakes after kicking strongly … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Forster’s dream of Winx showdown continues Desleigh Forster’s dream of taking on Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick have gone up at notch after … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller made ‘the right decision’ in not scratching Winx A brave move to keep Winx in the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes has paid off for Chris Waller after … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NZ filly La Bella Diosa wins Surround Group One-winning New Zealand filly La Bella Diosa has added the Group Two Surround Stakes at Randwick to her record … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stratum Star wins Peter Young Stakes After winning in Perth and then the Gold Coast at his previous two starts, Stratum Star has added another feature … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Williams’ choice Catchy brilliant in Blue Diamond Stakes THE story during the Blue Diamond Stakes lead-up was which horse jockey Craig Williams was going to ride and his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago McCreery surges to win Liverpool City Cup McCreery is back in business, with victory in the Liverpool City Cup at Randwick as the Doncaster Mile looms … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx wins Chipping Norton Stakes After almost being scratched due to the wet, champion Winx has easily claimed her 10th Group One victory in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Catchy wins Blue Diamond Stakes Catchy has maintained an unbeaten start to her career, storming home to win the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart claims Futurity Stakes Black Heart Bart has narrowly defeated stablemate Tosen Stardom to claim his fifth Group One win in the Futurity Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Stratum Star completes hat trick of big wins at Caulfield DARREN Weir-trained Stratum Star has recorded its third straight notable win after surging late to win the Group 2 Peter … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Moreira guides Savanna Amour to victory Champion Hong Kong-based jockey Joao Moreira has brought the best out of three-year-old Savanna Amour to win the Angus Armanasco … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Mark Newnham has first Slipper runner Fledgling trainer Mark Newnham will have his first Golden Slipper runner after Diamond Tathagata booked his place by winning the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart makes it five group one wins in Futurity Stakes CHAMPION gelding Black Heart Bart lived up to its name on Saturday when showing great heart to win the Group … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Win on debut for late-developing trainer Mick O’Neill has had a dream training debut, with Mr Spin claiming the TAB Highway Plate at Randwick … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Heart Bart wins Futurity Stakes Black Heart Bart has narrowly defeated stablemate Tosen Stardom to claim his fifth Group One win in the Futurity Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago One More Honey causes Sweet upset The John Thompson-trained One More Honey has handled the wet conditions at Randwick to cause an upset in the Sweet … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago One More Honey causes a boil over in Group 2 Sweet Embrace Stakes IN-FORM runner One More Honey has made it two wins from three starts after taking out the Group 2 Sweet … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pinch River lives up to wraps Trainer Rob Heathcote’s high opinion of 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Snippets Land’s … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Oliver declares Flying Artie can handle tough Blue Diamond draw Champion jockey Damien Oliver is confident Flying Artie can overcome a tough draw and provide him with a second Blue … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Waller maintains confidence in a big Storm the Stars campaign A MIXTURE of the obvious and the curious will accompany Chris Waller’s bid for a fifth Chipping Norton Stakes win … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Satirical Lass’ trial is just the tip of iceberg, says trainer Speedy mare Satirical Lass has trialled brilliantly in the lead up to her return at Doomben but trainer Tony Gollan … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Racing shorts: Melham cops a fine for whip offences at Sandown Ben Melham has racked up $800 in fines for breaking the whip rules three times in one afternoon. The jockey … Read More View the full article

By Brigette Solomon Cambridge driver Benjamin Butcher reckons he’s got some place chances at least with his book of six drives at his home track today. “I have a few that, with a bit of luck, I think can finish in the top three, says Butcher. “My three drives for Mike Berger are probably the ones I’ll be most looking forward to.” Of those three, Rockafilly is the first of the Berger runners in Race four, the Watchu Security Mobile Pace. The mare most recently finished fifth when racing at Manawatu but does drop in company for this afternoon’s assignment. “She’s been racing well and the starting draw of ten will suit her, says Butcher. “I think she has ability to match the field well.” In Race six, the Woodlands Stud Thanks Buyers Mobile Pace, Butcher and Berger combine with Barbarossa. The gelding is in a vein of good form scoring a win and a second at Manawatu in his previous two starts. “He has been racing well but has a bad draw so it will be tough from out there for him, says Butcher. “If he can get handy enough he should stick on well but the two Hollis and Robertson horses (Two Eye See and Bet West) could be hard to beat.” Butcher’s final drive for Berger is Oceanic Art in Race seven, the Night of Champions Tickets On Sale Now Mobile Pace. The four-year-old mare most recently ran third at Manawatu after leading up before being worn down late to be beaten by Eastwood Dream by half a length. “She’s drawn well and meets a weaker field than what she has been racing and I think she’ll be a top three chance,” says Butcher. “I think Oceanic Art and Rockafilly are my best chances of the day.” Of his other drives Butcher also thinks Itbetterbenow for trainer Susan Branch in Race one, the Hire A Venue At Cambridge Raceway Handicap Trot, can feature in the placings. The gelding finished fifth here on Friday after a brief gallop in the home straight. “He steps well and has been improving with racing and I think he can feature in the first three with everything going well” says Butcher. Butcher also drives Dreams Are Bettor in Race three, and Sonsofthemerch in Race five. Race one gets underway at 2:14pm. View the full article

Selections for Cambridge today. Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Aaron White Commentator Race 1 2.14pm 4 Trifolium 9 Keep It Klassy 2 Itbetterbenow 7 President Flynntin Race 2 2.44pm 5 Pixie 9 No Added Sugar 3 Luka Doncic 6 Peter Forsberg Race 3 3.19pm 11 Pandora 1 Delightful Chic 5 Classic Gold 13 Dom Toretto Race 4 3.49pm 3 Seaside Rose 10 Rockafilly 8 Mahia Dreamin 11 Tomalou Race 5 4.19pm 11 Lovemeto 8 Hughie Wallace 10 Del Shannon 6 Slainte Race 6 4.49pm 4 Two Eye See 2 Bet West 11 Prince Miki 6 Invisible Race 7 5.14pm 5 Benjamin Button 1 Whitfield 2 Oceanic Art 3 Ticking Over View the full article

Jonny Turner’s selections for Cromwell Race Jonny Turner Racing Journalist Race 1 12.07pm 3 Dignify 1 Whispering Majestic 2 Bob Barrelit 11 Lotus Franco Race 2 12.43pm 6 Miki’s Beauty 10 Cheer Me On 12 Breeny’s Rock N Roll 2 Racingmissgracie Race 3 1.08pm 2 Lorton Vale 3 Tane JJ 11 Hit The Lights 4 Nyla Race 4 1.33pm 2 Imperial Laz 1 Wehavtime 5 Bismarck Du Plessis 9 Ultimate Weapon Race 5 2.04pm 9 Fiery Bandito 2 Blithe 7 Son Of The Cleaner 8 Jordan Anne Race 6 2.35pm 1 Rakero Rocket 6 Rakamurph 4 Dennis Denuto 9 Vinita Rose Race 7 3.05pm 3 Nubliah Chamay 4 Hot Saucy Betty 5 Sheza Trendy One 7 Brianna Race 8 3.39pm 1 Arden’s Pursuit 3 Netherton Franco 8 Lucys Delight 7 Pounamu Race 9 4.04pm 4 Pinseeker 8 Done Rockn 10 Lester 7 Jordy Race 10 4.29pm 12 Maui 6 Sally Lindenny 11 One Two Menny 2 Pyramid Mystic Race 11 4.59pm 6 Rakero Rocket 1 Vinita Rose 11 Knockshanbally 5 Threebeersdeep View the full article

TOWER OF LONDON (IRE) (c, 4, Galileo {Ire}-Dialafara {Fr}, by Anabaa) gave the Coolmore partners a dramatic, last stride victory in the 3000-metre $2.5-million G3 Longines Red Sea Turf H. at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday. It was jockey Ryan Moore's 18th ride and first win at the fledgling meeting, and trainer Aidan O'Brien's third runner and first winner, as well. The listed winner blew the break, and Moore steered him over to the fence, where they loitered for the majority of the race as Libyan Glass (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}) raced at the head of affairs while pressed by Iron Barows (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) and Echt (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}) perched in third. The strung-out field began to bunch midway on the last of three turns. Right about the time Iron Barows tackled his countrymate in earnest, Moore and Tower Of London began to shift around runners for their bid in desperate need of gaps and getting them, 500 metres from home. Enemy (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}), second in this race a year ago, opted for route closer to the inside under Richard Kingscote, and they seized the advantage as the Japanese contingent ran out of steam in the straight proper. G2 Yorkshire Cup S. hero Giavellotto (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) was also coming with a strong run and he rushed up to Enemy's throatlatch. That duo seemed to have the race at their mercy for a second or two, before Tower Of London responded gallantly to Moore's efforts, and unleashed a determined rally to pip Enemy by a head on the line. Giavellotto was a game third. Lifetime Record: 9-4-1-0. O-D Smith, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor, Westerberg. B-Lynch Bages, Ltd. & Camas Park Stud (Ire). T-Aidan O'Brien. J-Ryan Moore. Tower Of London gets there….just!! Aidan O'Brien's charge wins the Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap under Ryan Moore, although it wasn't plain sailing! A brilliant run from Enemy, too #TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ @netkeiba | @JRAVAN_info | @Ballydoyle | @thesaudicup pic.twitter.com/RIqQOsXHIf — Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 24, 2024 The post Galileo’s Tower Of London Pips Enemy In The Final Jump Of Red Sea Turf appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sir Alex Ferguson, Ged Mason and Fred Done's SPIRIT DANCER (GB) (g, 7, Frankel {GB}–Queen's Dream {Ger}, by Oasis Dream {GB}) gilded his Middle Eastern sojourn with a closing victory in the $2-million G2 Howden Neom Turf Cup at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh on Saturday. The blaze-faced bay stormed past the leaders to win handily, with Japan's Killer Ability (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) taking second for Japan about a half-length back. Calif (Ger) (Areion {Ger}) also made up some late ground to pass stretch leader Luxembourg (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) for third. A three-race winning streak culminated in York's G3 Strensall S. in August, and two starts later the gelding won the G2 Bahrain International Trophy in November. He was fourth in the G1 Jebel Hatta to Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) warming up for this on Jan. 26. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia HOWDEN NEOM TURF CUP-G2, $2,000,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH4yo/up, SH3yo/up, 2100mT, 2:07.10, gd. 1–SPIRIT DANCER (GB), 125, g, 7, Frankel (GB) 1st Dam: Queen's Dream (Ger), by Oasis Dream (GB) 2nd Dam: Quetena (Ger), by Acatenango (Ger) 3rd Dam: Quebrada (Ire), by Devil's Bag O-Done/Ferguson/Mason; B-Sir Alex Ferguson & Niall McLoughlin (GB); T-Richard Fahey; J-Oisin Orr; $1,200,000. Lifetime Record: GSW-Eng & Bhr, 25-8-6-2, $2,131,263. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus*. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Killer Ability (Jpn), 125, h, 5, Deep Impact (Jpn)–Killer Graces, by Congaree. O-U Carrot Farm; B-Northern Racing (Jpn); T-Takashi Saito; J-Cristian Demuro; $400,000. 3–Calif (Ger), 125, g, 5, Areion (Ger)–Cherry Danon (Ire), by Rock Of Gibraltar (Ire). (€95,000 RNA Ylg '20 BBASEP; €400,000 HRA '23 ARQSEP ). O-Victorious; B-Gestut Brummerhof; T-Fawzi Nass; J-Adrie de Vries; $200,000. Margins: 1, HF, NK. Also Ran: Luxembourg (Ire), Jack Darcy (Ire), Grocer Jack (Ger), Alooqaal (Ire), Astro King (Ire), Studley (Jpn), Starcat (GB), Hearts Concerto (Jpn), Bolthole (Ire), The Foxes (Ire). Click for the JCSA chart (R6) and video. WOW! It's another international success for Spirit Dancer who lands the Howden Neom Turf Cup for @RichardFahey, Oisin Orr and Sir Alex Ferguson at @thesaudicup meeting ! #TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/0Pn9xU3W4f — Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 24, 2024 The post Frankel’s Spirit Dancer Pounces In Neom Turf Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

After spotting two American runners several lengths entering the King Abdulaziz Racecourse stretch, Forever Young launched a sustained rally to catch Book'em Danno in the final strides to secure a nose victory in the $1.5 million Saudi Derby (G3). View the full article

UK trainer Michael Appleby, who burst onto the international scene with a win in the $1-million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint with Big Evs (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) last year, doubled up on the world stage with a victory in the $2-million G2 1351 Turf Sprint in Saudi Arabia by ANNAF (IRE) (h, 5, Muhaarar {GB}-Shimah, by Storm Cat). With Rossa Ryan aboard, Annaf found cover early and didn't waste an inch as he edged up throughout the running, finally slipping through the slimmest of seams to burst clear late and finish a half-length to the best. Japan's La La Christine (Jpn) (Mikki Isle {Jpn} was second while Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) was third. Last year's winner, Bathrat Leon (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), was slow away from the gates and never got involved. Last seen finishing second on the all-weather at Lingfield Feb. 4, Annaf closed out 2023 with a G3 John Guest Racing Bengough S. at Ascot in October. O-Fosnic Racing; B-Shadwell Estate Company Limited (Ire); T-Michael Appleby. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia SAUDI NATIONAL BANK 1351 TURF SPRINT-G2, $2,000,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH4yo/up, SH3yo/up, 1351mT, 1:17.88, gd. 1–ANNAF (IRE), 125, h, 5, by Muhaarar (GB) 1st Dam: Shimah (Hwt. 2yo Filly-Ire, SW & G1SP-Ire, $161,479), by Storm Cat 2nd Dam: Sayedat Alhadh, by Mr. Prospector 3rd Dam: Muhbubh, by Blushing Groom (Fr) (16,000gns HRA '21 TATOCT). O-Fosnic Racing; B-Shadwell Estate Company, Ltd. (Ire); T-Michael Appleby; J-Rossa Ryan; $1,200,000. Lifetime Record: GSW & G1SP-Eng, 26-8-3-3, $1,590,994. *1/2 to Mushir (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}), SW-Eng & SP-UAE, $171,335. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–La La Christine (Jpn), 121, m, 6, Mikki Isle (Jpn)–Super Madame (Jpn), by Tanino Gimlet (Jpn). (¥18,900,000 Ylg '19 JBBAAUG). O-Fujii Kosan Co., Ltd.; B-; T-T. Saito; J-C. Demuro; $400,000. 3–Byline (GB), 125, g, 7, Muhaarar (GB)–Lauren Louise (GB), by Tagula (Ire). 1ST GROUP BLACK TYPE. (140,000gns Ylg '18 TATOCT; 110,000gns HRA '20 TATOCT). O-Al Adiyat Racing; B- (GB); T-A. Smith; J-G. Mosse; $200,000. Margins: 3/4, 3/4, HF. Also Ran: Win Greatest (Jpn), Matilda Picotte (Ire), Aguri (Jpn), King Gold (Fr), Raaed (Ire), Jumby (Ire), Bathrat Leon (Jpn), Dr Zempf (GB), Art Power (Ire), Mysterious Night (Ire), Cold Front (GB). Click for the JCSA chart and video. ANNAF for !! A dream run up the rails under @Rossaryan15 in the G2 @snbalahli 1351 Turf Sprint. Huge congrats, @MickApplebyUK #TheSaudiCup pic.twitter.com/gFVWvpW8R9 — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Annaf Scrapes Paint to Win 1351 Turf Sprint in Riyadh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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The Japan contingent went two-for-two in the major races early on Saudi Cup Day as Koji Maeda's REMAKE (JPN) (h, 5, Lani-Sariel {Jpn}, by King Kamehameha {Jpn}) rallied late in the $1.5-million G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint to run down Steve Asmussen's Skelly (Practical Joke). Rider Yuga Kawada waited early before attacking in the stretch and sailed smoothly by while wide for a facile two-length win. Skelly, who was in the leading contingent early, saved second while top fellow American raider Bold Journey (Hard Spun) flashed home from the back for third. Pacesetting Jasper Krone (Frosted) was fourth in his first go on the dirt. Third in this race behind Elite Power (Curlin) and Gunite (Gun Runner) last year, Remake is trained by Japan's Shintani Koichi. He tried the 2023 G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen after his stint in Riyadh, finishing fifth, and has since been first or second in four starts spread between Japan and Korea prior to his Dirt Sprint score. O-Koji Maeda; B-North Hills Co Ltd (Jpn); T-Shintani Koichi. Saturday, King Abdulaziz (Riyadh), Saudi Arabia SPORTS BOULEVARD RIYADH DIRT SPRINT-G3, $1,500,000, King Abdulaziz, 2-24, NH/SH3yo/up, 1200m, 1:10.42, ft. 1–REMAKE (JPN), 126, h, 5, by Lani 1st Dam: Sariel (Jpn) (GSP-Jpn, $888,410), by King Kamehameha (Jpn) 2nd Dam: Shinko Nobby, by Nashwan 3rd Dam: Christabelle, by Northern Dancer O-Koji Maeda; B-North Hills Co Ltd; T-Koichi Shintani; J-Yuga Kawada; $900,000. Lifetime Record: GSW-Jpn & Kor, 16-8-3-2, $2,978,544. Werk Nick Rating: D+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Skelly, 126, g, 5, Practical Joke–Adande, by Bwana Charlie. ($250,000 Ylg '20 FTKSEP; $350,000 RNA 2yo '21 FTFMAR). O-Red Lane Thoroughbreds LLC; B-H Allen Poindexter (KY); T-Steve Asmussen; J-Ricardo Santana Jr; $300,000. 3–Bold Journey, 126, h, 5, Hard Spun–Polly Freeze, by Super Saver. ($75,000 RNA Ylg '20 KEESEP; $80,000 2yo '21 OBSAPR). O-Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable & Gary Barber; B-Fred W Hertrich III & John D Fielding (NY); T-Bill Mott; J-Joel Rosario; $150,000. Margins: 1HF, 1HF, 1. Also Ran: Jasper Krone, Cairama, Keiai Dorie (Jpn), Power of Beauty (Ire), Sunset Flash (Ire), Rebellious Stage, Tuz, Alfaisaleyah (GB). Click for the JCSA chart (R5). REMAKE!! #リメイク A brilliant ride from Yuga Kawada #川田将雅 sees Japan run down the Americans again to take out back-to-back Graded races on dirt.#TheSaudiCup | #サウジカップ pic.twitter.com/jyqH50pjyY — The Saudi Cup (@thesaudicup) February 24, 2024 The post Japan’s Remake Takes Riyadh Dirt Sprint appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article