Wandering Eyes

.@EllisParkRacing closed its 25-day summer season Aug. 24 on a high note, generating $77 million in all-sources handle, a 6% increase over last year's record.View the full article

Team Valor International and Steven Rocco's Special Wan, most recently third in the Just a Game Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course, should be among the favorites in the $2 million Ladies Turf Stakes (G3T) Aug. 30 at Kentucky Downs.View the full article

5 (tie). INTREPIDO, DMR, 8/23, 1 mile R1 Beyer Speed Figure- 84 (VIDEO) (r, 2, by Maximus Mischief–Overly Indulgent, by Pleasantly Perfect) O-Dutch Girl Holdings and Irving Ventures. B-Sierra Fria Farm. T-Jeff Mullins. J-Hector Berrios. En route to a 3 1/4-length win in his second start, he jointly set the pace then decisively rebuffed a quarter-pole bid from Spendthrift's odds-on Baffert first timer Provenance (Into Mischief-Monomoy Girl). He may be an overachiever: his three siblings to race have started 42 times with a top Beyer figure of 74. 5 (tie). BIG DOM, SAR, 8/23, 6 furlongs R6 Beyer Speed Figure- 84 (VIDEO) (c, 2, by McKinzie–Half A.P., by Pulpit) O-Greenwell Thoroughbreds. B-Merriebelle Stable. T-Tom Amoss. J-Jose Ortiz. Owner Greg Tramontin (No Parole, Quickick) purchased the former Siena Farm and has renamed his stable to honor his biological father. His association with Amoss continues, and this colt was ready to roll at Saratoga at first asking. Last week Amoss made this list with another 2-year-old colt, It's Our Time, a flashy Saratoga debut winner for Double Down Horse Racing. 4. LADY IVA, ELP, 8/23, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) R9 Beyer Speed Figure- 85 (2nd) (f, 3, by Uncle Mo–Iva, by Scat Daddy) O-Clarmont Racing and Hidden Brook Farm. B-Bonne Chance Farm. T-Bret Calhoun. J-Edgar Morales. She may have been a touch unlucky in her debut against Break Even (below). She was pinched back at the break then took an outside route into the stretch as the winner got a rail run. On the other hand, she had every chance to go past in the final 3/16ths and couldn't. But whichever is the truest perspective, Lady Iva's career is definitely off to an encouraging start. 3. DEBT FREE, ELP, 8/23, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) R9 Beyer Speed Figure-86 (f, 3, by Not This Time–Break Even, by Country Day) O/B-Klein Racing (Ky). T-Cherie DeVaux. J-Axel Concepcion. Break Even was a star for the Klein family stable, winning four stakes including a romp in the Grade II Eight Belles with Beyers along the way of 99, 95, 95 and 94. Her first foal, Debt Free, took a few races to come to hand but her stalking maiden victory at Ellis continues her pattern of steady improvement. 2. WESTWOOD, DMR, 8/24, 1 mile R1 Beyer Speed Figure- 88 (VIDEO) (g, 3, by Authentic–Indian Bay, by Indian Charlie) O-CRK Stable. B-Hinkle Farms (Ky). T-John Shirreffs. J-Hector Berrios. Recall that maiden Westwood was the “other” Searing/ Shirreffs runner in the Santa Anita Derby, outrunning Citizen Bull to the lead as scripted and winding up a well-beaten third behind Journalism and stablemate Baeza. After that, he was fourth in the Affirmed Stakes, and clearly appreciated class relief Sunday at Del Mar, leading all the way for a 3 1/4-length score over favored Penalty Box. 1.TRUTH AND BEAUTY, SAR, 8/21, 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) R7 Beyer Speed Figure- 90 (VIDEO) (f, 4, by Bolt d'Oro–Del Mar May, by Jimmy Creed) O-November Hill. B-Joel R Politi (Ky). T-Raymond Handal. J-Flavien Prat. The “truth” here was hardly self-evident. Truth and Beauty had made one previous start at the end of her 3-year-old season and was badly beaten as the 9/5 chalk. Now she returns after 8 1/2 months with a trainer change from Bill Mott to Handal, switches to grass with two recent slow turf breezes, adds blinkers, adds Lasix, adds Prat….and voila…a 4 1/2 length romp in a stakes-caliber figure. The post Five Fastest Maidens, Presented by Taylor Made – Aug. 18 – 24 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

New research suggests that, among foals studied in the United Kingdom, those given extensive turnout in pastures during their first six months of life and those weaned later are more likely to go on to race, compete more frequently, and earn more.View the full article

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Thoroughbreds are the very fiber and backbone of the industry and there is no racing or breeding program without them. Horse racing in the United States had a $36.4-billion impact on the national economy in 2023 and supported nearly 500,000 jobs. Racing and breeding alone contributed an estimated $16 billion in direct value to the economy. Thoroughbreds are bred deliberately, intentionally, and with careful planning. They are “created” with the goal of winning, with the goal of earning, with the goal of making money. Why are so many Thoroughbreds ending up at feedlots across the country with a price tag and a deadline hanging over their heads? There have been weanlings, 2-year-olds, Thoroughbreds who just raced, injured Thoroughbreds coming off the track, those who have had second careers after racing and others who have been discarded in their teens or older. Many Thoroughbreds at feedlots are senior broodmares, having carried multiple foals over their post-racing lives and producing new life for the industry; some have even been in foal at the time they landed at a feedlot. No specific age group or subset is excluded. At what point in the life of a Thoroughbred does it earn a safe retirement? Thoroughbreds end up in feedlots for many reasons. Sometimes, there are whole dispersals into feedlots when an owner passes and the family has no plan, no interest or doesn't know what to do. Sometimes, those in the industry are to blame and sometimes others are responsible. The industry's response reflects indifference despite the hundreds of Thoroughbreds whose lives are at stake. When asked for assistance, reactions from those in the industry have included: “We won't pay the ransom. We will not be blackmailed or support extortion from these horse dealers/killer buyers.” Or frequently, “The horses don't really ship. The dealers/killer buyers are using emotional blackmail and we're not paying it.” If ever a horse needed help it is when they are in this predicament. By no means do we advocate for dealers and kill buyers, yet this is their business: buying and selling horses of all breeds, not just Thoroughbreds. The “who” of responsibility makes those who were ever involved in the lives of these broken souls seek to escape accountability, finger point and deflect, as if somehow they can absolve themselves from guilt. It makes those of us who spend a large portion of our days finding, drawing attention to, networking, raising funds, finding appropriate homes, bailing and caring for these rescued horses (which none of us had the pleasure of breeding, raising, selling, training, racing or retiring) indignant. Yes, there are some folks in the industry who do love their horses and do right by them. There are some very good connections who do care and even others who have no obligation to help a horse in trouble yet help anyway. Unfortunately, they are the minority and not the majority. Thoroughbreds deteriorate quickly in the auction/slaughter pipeline, suffering dehydration, injury, bites and kicks, starvation and exposure to diseases with each stop on the brutal auction circuit contributing to their inevitable demise. Footage of the cruelty and abuse at lower-end auctions has been well-documented. Recently, the 6-year-old gelding Tyler's Sensation lay down in the cool Texas grass and took his last breath just 40 hours after being pulled from a Texas kill pen, sick and emaciated from chronic neglect. Subsequently, multiple stakes winner Magic Vow ended up at a kill pen, emaciated and lame. Both horses went through cheap auctions and then ended up at a feedlot. How about Boston Belle, a beautiful, uninjured, young mare who ended up in a feedlot five days after her last race? The racing industry did not save them or protect them. This is just three examples of the thousands of Thoroughbreds who end up in these situations every year. One would think that mandatory industry funding and mandated reporting of a Thoroughbred's whereabouts after retirement and rescue would have been set in place by now. Shouldn't this be a priority for the industry that benefits from their sweat and efforts? The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) was formed in 2013 as an aftercare and accreditation program. Many folks are under the assumption that TAA is the cure-all for Thoroughbreds after racing and yes, many horses have retired via TAA-accredited organizations. However, there are only a handful of TAA-accredited organizations that will help Thoroughbreds in the slaughter pipeline. As an entity, TAA does not endorse assisting Thoroughbreds in the slaughter pipeline and has provided no real aid in helping Thoroughbreds in this situation. Shouldn't all Thoroughbreds, especially the most vulnerable and at-risk, be helped as well? Moreover, the distribution of TAA grants based on their public 990 tax returns clearly shows the bigger organizations are getting the biggest slices of the pie and the smaller organizations are receiving the smallest with no opportunity to grow or expand. Funding for many smaller organizations is grossly insufficient to support the horses they do have. There aren't enough good organizations to take Thoroughbreds, especially organizations that are willing to take horses who may not be suitable for a second sporting or show career. There simply isn't enough funding for this type of aftercare and no funds for rescue, and by no means are there enough sanctuaries. As long as the industry ignores the topic of Thoroughbreds who continue to suffer and die in the auction/slaughter pipeline and refuses to step up for the forgotten, the aged or those deemed “useless” this matter will continue to be a black eye on the industry and bruise its image. As it stands, the general public represents those who do care, those who want change and those who continually step up for the horses truly in need when the industry doesn't. The horses cannot wait for legislation to save them. The lives of horses in the pipeline need immediate assistance. Positive changes could be made but commitment and participation from the industry must be forthcoming. Thoroughbred aftercare should be for all Thoroughbreds, regardless of where they are, regardless of who they are, regardless of how they are. If sanctuary is needed, let them be in sanctuary. If retraining is in their future, let them have another career. If humane euthanasia is needed, let them pass in peace and with dignity. And most importantly, when they are in trouble and their lives are on the line, for heaven's sake help them! Thoroughbred Rescue Alliance: Candice Ensign Founder, Journey with Equus Marlene Murray Co-Founder and President, R.A.C.E. Fund, Inc. Cindy Morgan-Datrio, Ph.D. Founder and Director, Thoroughbred Retirement Network of Louisiana Margaret Ransom Founder and Executive Director, The Bridge Sanctuary Christina Sawelsky-Morse Thoroughbred Rescue Advocate, The Far Turn–Farm & Sanctuary Alison Price-Becker Rescue Advocate Leah Titerance Rescue Advocate The post Open Letter to the Industry: When Does a Thoroughbred Earn a Safe Retirement? appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

An overflow field of 12 is ready to contest six furlongs over the Kentucky Downs turf course in the $2 million Kentucky Turf Sprint (G2T) Aug. 30. Unlike last year when Cogburn ran like the clear favorite, this year's edition looks wide open.View the full article

After winning the first grade 1 in Kentucky Downs history with Howard Wolowitz last season, trainer Jose D'Angelo is back looking for more success in the lucrative seven-day meet that begins Aug. 28.View the full article

In fairness, an authentic Triple Crown was never available to Sovereignty even if his connections had deigned to seek one. We must still wait and see, then, whether Into Mischief can someday crown his evolution into a Classic influence with the winner of a 12-furlong Belmont Stakes. As and when that happens, it will feel much as when Justify-representing another Storm Cat speed brand, Scat Daddy-set off fast and just kept going. That ability to carry speed is the dirt grail and perhaps we can give some credit for the 2018 Belmont to Justify's damsire Ghostzapper, who stretched his own speed so memorably at the Breeders' Cup. It was that same hallmark, historically, that made dirt stallions so influential in the European theater, where Justify has lately added to his laurels (admittedly assisted by the inevitable Galileo {Ire} mare) with a Group 1 winner over fully two miles round Goodwood. At 25, Ghostzapper is moving from the evening of his career to its sunset. His transfer from Kentucky last winter was accompanied by an expectation that a managed book, back with Adena Springs at their Ontario base, might be his last before being pensioned. If that proves to be the case, then he's certainly still attending dynamically to his legacy. Besides Justify, his distaff influence also extends to Up to the Mark; while he now has a couple of highly eligible sons in the early stages of their stud careers, in Mystic Guide and Loggins. That's particularly gratifying after McCraken hit the rocks with his fertility and with Ghostzapper's more recent headliners having been either females, notably Moira and Goodnight Olive, or geldings. Book 'em Danno | Sarah Andrew Both dimensions to his portfolio featured in a remarkable afternoon for the veteran stallion last Saturday, when two gelded sons won graded stakes and Book'em Danno (Bucchero) extended his Grade I impact as a damsire. In the GII Pat O'Brien Stakes at Del Mar, Ghostzapper accounted for both the first two, Dr. Venkman and Stronghold. Actually Dr. Venkman somewhat echoes the pedigree of Book'em Danno's dam Adorabella, who's out of an Arch mare. (Presumably nobody needs reminding who sired Dr. Venkman's damsire, Archarcharch…) Stronghold is still an entire, incidentally, and this excellent return from a seven-month lay-off augurs well, given Ghostzapper's propensity to eke improvement from his maturing stock. A case in point is the 5-year-old Banishing, who could scarcely have made a more dispiriting start for his new owners after his $80,000 purchase from Godolphin at Fasig-Tipton's HRA July Sale last year, vanned off the track at Saratoga. Having resurfaced to win a claimer at Keeneland's fall meet, he has been thriving wildly since and last weekend won his second graded stakes–having meanwhile run Mindframe (Constitution) to a neck at Grade I level–in the GII Charles Town Classic. Banishing carries a healthy dose of Deputy Minister, responsible for his grandsire Awesome Again and also for his third dam, GII Demoiselle Stakes winner Minister Wife. The latter entered the Godolphin broodmare band in 2000, for $525,000 at the Keeneland November Sale, in time to join what tragically proved the only book of Dubai Millennium (GB). The resulting filly, Thousand Islands (GB), won a listed race in a light career with Andre Fabre and produced a couple of minor graded stakes performers. Minister Wife subsequently came up with Marietta (Machiavellian), who broke the track record in the GIII Arlington Oaks. Unfortunately, Marietta didn't really reward some classy covers, and was culled for $30,000 in 2020; and only this January at Keeneland she was followed out of the Godolphin program by her daughter by A.P. Indy. Dowager had shown fair ability, indeed breaking her maiden at Aqueduct by a dozen lengths; was in foal to Speaker's Corner; and her most recent representative on the track-her fifth foal-had only a few days previously beaten that hard-knocking stakes operator Tejano Twist (Practical Joke) in an Oaklawn allowance. Nonetheless, Sean Perl was able to get her for just $9,000. Barely two weeks after the auction Banishing followed up by seven and a half lengths in a stakes, initiating some relentless upgrades for his Speaker's Corner half-brother at the forthcoming September Sale. Bravo to Perl, who last year bought a young Curlin mare of very similar profile from Godolphin for $20,000 at the February Sale. Back in the same ring in November, she brought $325,000—her half-sister having in the interim emerged as champion Immersive (Nyquist). Ghostzapper was not handled very temperately when he started out, launched at $200,000 and slashed from $125,000 to $30,000 after his first juveniles blew out. Though a colt from that debut crop won a Grade I the following spring, he was cut again to $20,000. It was a long way back but his 105 stakes winners (16 at Grade I level) represent eight percent of named foals, essentially a match for the great Curlin. So while we wish him long and comfortable leisure in the years ahead, how heartening that his legacy only continues to grow. A Well Dressed Stud Prospect You can't have it both ways. Apparently Sovereignty “would” have won the Triple Crown. But the fact is that he wasn't deemed equal to the schedule–even in a year when the Belmont, as already noted, wouldn't have asked anything like the same question as usual. If Sovereignty is only imposing his brilliance so effectively because he was spared the Preakness, then his claims to greatness has been skillfully protected. If, on the other hand, he would have dominated the crop regardless, then he has been denied his due place in the pantheon by the meekness not of the modern Thoroughbred, but of modern horsemen. Everyone in this debate claims to be representing the “interests” of the horse, and therefore the sport. But if we're serious about equine welfare then we should be trying to identify those genes that best channel toughness and resilience. That's the purpose of the schedule we've inherited and trainers trying to bully the sport into abandoning it–and good luck, by the way, maintaining Main Street's attention once you make the series not only easier but much longer–appear complicit with the promotion of “commercial” brilliance that cannot reliably stand up to the demands of training. Be all that as it may, Sovereignty and Patch Adams last weekend elevated their phenomenal sire past $21.5 million in his regal progress to a seventh consecutive championship, matching Bold Ruler's 1963-69 streak. Bold Ruler added an eighth title in 1973 but Into Mischief–with his libido, fertility and books all holding up–is plainly menacing that modern record, too. His 2025 earnings currently stand 76% higher than those of his closest pursuer, Gun Runner (albeit 390 starters represent a nearly proportionate advantage over the latter's 241). Patch Adams | Sarah Andrew Obviously, even Into Mischief must share the credit for his best horses and, Sovereignty's maternal background having been thoroughly explored, we should acknowledge the depth of family behind Patch Adams. Its development will give WinStar huge satisfaction, as and when he returns to his native farm for a stud career. His third dam, Well Dressed (Notebook), was recruited for $150,000 at Keeneland in November 2001, as a stakes winner with a maiden cover by Awesome Again. The resulting filly has since become granddam of Cyberknife (Gun Runner); while the black type meanwhile proliferating beneath Well Dressed includes G1 Dubai World Cup winner Well Armed (Tiznow); the dam of GI La Troienne Stakes winner Played Hard (Into Mischief); and the granddam of millionaire Mr. Money (Goldencents). A sister to Well Armed, Life Well Lived, contributed only a maiden success to the dynasty but then produced four black-type operators, headed by Grade I turf scorer American Patriot (War Front). The only filly among these was Well Humored (Distorted Humor), winner of three races in just five starts, including a stakes at Tampa Bay. Patch Adams is her first foal. Well Dressed, herself out of a sister to the dam of Japanese giant Symboli Kris S (Kris S), traces to the export to Elmendorf Farm in 1899 of a mare named Berriedale (GB), heavily inbred to titanic Classic influences of the Victorian Turf. The Elmendorf connection lingered until 1945, when Well Dressed's fifth dam was foaled there. She shared a granddam with Whirlaway, the only Triple Crown winner to precede Sovereignty on the GI Travers roll of honor. In all Whirlaway won 32 races-from the Saratoga Special, over six furlongs, to the Jockey Club Gold Cup, then over two miles… A Triumph of Hope We all know notorious instances of top racemares proving abject producers, and that may be just as well when the most pragmatic compromise, in your mare budget, favors physical form over proven function. But then you get a race like the GI Ballerina Stakes, where replication of elite ability proves to be almost literal, with Hope Road (Quality Road) emulating the 2018 success of her dam Marley's Freedom (Blame). Just to underline the point, she was chased home by Scylla (Tapit), whose mother Close Hatches (First Defence) was herself a Grade I winner over the same track in 2014. Cicero Farms bought Marley's Freedom as a yearling for just $35,000, at the 2015 September Sale. Obviously, they could never have known that her young sire would become such a precocious distaff influence, but it must be tremendously fulfilling-having resisted lucrative opportunity to cash her out-to see her first cover now pay off in this way. The post Breeding Digest: No Banishing This Vital Ghost appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

DONCASTER, ENGLAND – The training ranks in Ireland could be set for a massive shake-up with Robson Aguiar, widely regarded as one of the sharpest minds in bloodstock, confirming that he hopes to join Adrian Murray on the licence later this year. The Brazilian native is due to sit the trainers' course in September and, in anticipation of being granted the licence by the authorities [IHRB], he has been busy searching for the next big-name star in Doncaster ahead of the Goffs Premier Yearling Sale. It is at this sale where Adrian Murray's recent Group 1 Phoenix Stakes winner Power Blue was sourced. In his current role as assistant trainer to Murray, Aguiar has almost single-handedly been responsible for the upsurge of fortune of that outfit, from which big-race successes have also been achieved with Bucanero Fuerte, Arizona Blaze, Valiant Force and more. “I am doing the trainers' course at the moment and, if that goes well, the plan will be to train on a joint-licence [with Adrian Murray] later this year,” Aguiar commented. “This sale has been lucky for us. We bought Queen Jo Jo, Brave Emperor, The Lir Jet, Arizona Blaze and Power Blue here. I have seen a lot of horses here this week and I like a few. There are a few racy horses here and, if they come my way, I will try to buy them. If they don't, that's okay.” Power Blue was bought by Aisling Noone and Simon Kavanagh of Drumloose Stables for just £44,000 here last year. After winning the first maiden of the year at the Curragh, a race that Murray landed the previous two seasons with Arizona Blaze and Bucanero Fuerte respectively, Power Blue went on to chase home Albert Einstein in the Group 3 Marble Hill Stakes before being sold to Amo Racing. It was Amo's familiar purple silks that Power Blue carried when making all to win the Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh earlier this month and Aguiar has big ambitions for the Space Blues colt. He said, “I had an idea that Power Blue was a Group 1 horse early in the season because I had been working him with Valiant Force, Arizona Blaze and Bucanero Fuerte. He matched them so I always knew he was a good horse. I think there is a lot more to come from him. If I had my way, I would put him away for this season because he had a hard race in the Phoenix Stakes and has already raced six times this year. I think he could be a Guineas horse for next year and he could even stay further when he fills into his frame. If you keep doing more now, you could empty him for next year.” Aguiar added, “Power Blue cost £44,000 and I gave £82,000 for Arizona Blaze. Not everybody jumps on first-season sires because they don't know what is going to happen so that's why we didn't have to give a lot of money for either of those. When I see a horse at the sale, I want to race them so I look for athletic types and I don't look much at the paper [pedigree]. The paper helps but it doesn't make them go faster. If you have paper and a nice horse, better still but you cannot run with only pedigree. I prefer to have the horse over the pedigree.” Aguiar has been busy inspecting horses at Goffs since Sunday. Few people have a better track record at unearthing hidden gems at bargain prices than he does and at times it seems as though he can see things that others can't given his roll of honour. Speaking about his approach to the sales, he commented, “I work hard [inspecting horses]. I look for racy, athletic horses with good action and they need to be strong enough as well. A little bit of size and scope is good too. Attitude doesn't bother me so much because some horses show a bad attitude here [whilst showing] because they are too tired to show or maybe they are too fresh. Attitude is nothing because, if a horse has a little bit of a bad attitude, you can work on them or maybe even give them more work and then they will put their head down for you.” He added, “I don't come to the sales to spend £200,000 or £500,000. I come here to buy a nice, racy horse for what they should be worth. I don't like overpaying for horses. If you like a horse but it goes over your price, let it go and move onto the next horse or even the next sale.” Aguiar may have cut his teeth at the breeze-up sales but his focus is almost entirely focussed on being involved in the training of horses for the track now. And while Kia Joorabchian remains one of the biggest clients on the books at his Mullingar-based operation in County Westmeath, he admitted that he would be open to outside owners joining the stable ahead of next year. He said, “If you invest a million in breeze-up horses you can maybe make two million but when you enter a horse for a breeze-up sale, the horse needs to be fast, sound and you need to tick all of the right boxes to get paid. It's not easy. When you race, if your horse is not ready, okay, no problem. You can run in another two weeks. You need to be ready for one day for the breeze-ups. Take Power Blue for example, he is a good horse but is not fast enough for the breeze-ups so maybe he would have only made £50,000 or £60,000 if he went there. Who are buying breeze-ups now? Wathnan Racing, Godolphin and Kia [Joorabchian, Amo Racing] buy the ones at the top. But if you don't hit the clock, you lose. I prefer to try and win a maiden on the racecourse and sell. And if you have a filly you can always try to get black-type and sell in December either.” Aguiar concluded, “I bought two – by Wooded and Hello Youmzain – for myself in France already this year and I usually try to buy two or three at every sale. Then I bring them home and maybe try to get some partnerships together. Because I am going training next year, I need a few two-year-olds so I will try to buy a few this week and maybe bring in some owners, sell some shares or something like that.” The two-day premier yearling sale, from which this year's Group 1 July Cup heroine No Half Measures is also a graduate from, kicks off on Wednesday at 10am. The post Soon-To-Be Trainer Robson Aguiar On The Hunt For Next Group 1 Star At Goffs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll largely remains unchanged following last week's racing action, with Godolphin's Sovereignty maintaining his first-place position following his 10-length romp in the Aug. 23 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

A total of 215 yearlings are catalogued for this year's CTHS Canadian Premier Yearling Sale, which takes place Wednesday, Aug. 27 at the Woodbine sales pavilion. The single-session auction begins at 11 a.m. ET. “Historically, [the Canadian sale] has been one of the best value-buying sales in North America,” said David Anderson, the president of both the national and Ontario branches of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) that conducts the Canadian Premier sale. “The return on investment on these yearlings out of this sale is as good or better than any sale in North America.” This year's catalogue is down from 244 yearlings in 2025, however, Bernard McCormack of Cara Bloodstock–which is due to sell some 20 yearlings this year–said fewer available horses gives buyers a competitive advantage. In recent years, the Canadian sale has been trending upward. Last year, 244 yearlings were catalogued with 143 sold for a gross of $3,727,700 and an average of $26,297 that was up 10.6 % from the 2023 average of $23,778. The 2024 median of $19,000 was up 27% from the 2023 median of $15,000. “It's Canada's sale,” McCormack said. “Given everything with the dollar [exchange rate], given everything with the border, given everything with how much money these horses can earn out of this sale, it's a no-brainer in terms of giving it a hard look. I think the buyers, as we've seen in the sales so far this year down south, there's fewer horses around, and these are the horses that are going to win the money. So, the best thing to do is get out and find them and grab them.” Pointing toward the record-setting trade at Fasig-Tipton's recent Saratoga Yearling Sale, Glenn Sikura of Hill 'n' Dale Farms said, “I think that [the Canadian] sale has been remarkable, year in, year out. We've sold six horses that went on to win a million plus dollars. So, that gives you a pretty good indication. I'm sure Hill 'n' Dale Kentucky has done the same, but they've got the best of the best down there that they're selling. So, I think this is a remarkable place to buy a horse.” Hill 'n' Dale is due to sell nearly 30 yearlings this year at the Canadian sale. “You have, as a buyer, far less competition than if you were trying to buy something in Kentucky,” Sikura added. “And you know the good news about this sale is you're buying in Canadian dollars… those horses in Saratoga were really nice horses, but, wow, you saw their average, it was through the roof.” To view the complete catalog, click here. The post CTHS Canadian Premier Yearling Sale To Be Held at Woodbine Aug. 27 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Fille d'Oro at Saratoga. Wootton Bassett Filly Paints The Spa Gold Gregory Hoffman's Fille d'Oro (Wootton Bassett) dashed home a debut winner at Saratoga on August 23 (video). Bred by Ecurie des Charmes and Haras d'Etreham, the filly was picked up for €330,000 at the Arqana August Yearling Sale by Clay Scherer and is trained by Brad Cox. The third foal out of D'oro Diva (Medaglia d'Oro), Fille d'Oro is the two-time winner's first runner and winner. Her yearling filly is by Lope De Vega and she has a weanling filly by Pinatubo still to come. Granddam Daring Diva (Dansili) won the Listed Criterium de Vitesse and is the dam of multiple group winner Brooch (Empire Maker), herself the dam of GI Kentucky Derby and GI Haskell Stakes winner Mandaloun; as well as stakes winner Caponata (Selkirk), who placed four times at group level prior to foaling G3 Oh So Sharp heroine Merrily to the cover of No Nay Never. Daring Diva, in turn, is a full-sister to G1 Matron Stakes heroine Emulous, the dam of the 2024 G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe heroine Bluestocking (Camelot) and the shock G1 Sussex Stakes hero Qirat (Showcasing). Coolmore's Wootton Bassett has sired 25 winners from 47 runners in the U.S. His eight stakes winners include Grade I winners Audarya, Unquestionable and Henri Matisse, who have all won Breeders' Cup races. Repeat Winners Mark Dodson's Lupa won for the second time in three starts at Woodbine on Saturday (video). The daughter of Lope De Vega was bred by Rabbah Bloodstock. Alimara races for First Row Partners and Chad Brown. By The Grey Gatsby, she added a second win to her ledger at Saratoga on Sunday, August 24 (video). The post Making Waves: Wootton Bassett Filly The Toast Of Saratoga appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lake Forest, the 2024 winner of the lucrative Golden Eagle at Rosehill in Australia, will return Down Under in the coming months, according to co-owner Tony Bloom's racing manager Sean Graham. In October is the A$20-million G1 The Everest, and then the No Nay Never colt will defend his Golden Eagle title in November. Trained by William Haggas for Bloom and Ian McAleavy, the chestnut was second in the G2 Lennox Stakes at Goodwood in July and in the August 23 G1 City Of York Stakes last weekend. Sean Graham, racing manager to co-owner Tony Bloom, said, “We know he wants seven and a half furlongs in a strongly-run race with plenty in it on quick ground, so there are a couple of races for him in Australia in October and November and that will be the long-term plan. “There's one in Sydney and then there's one on the final day of the Melbourne Carnival, both are quite valuable. He's proven he can travel, he's proven he's tough as teak and when the ground starts to soften there won't be much for him here anyway.” Haggas also trains Sky Majesty for the same owners, with the 3-year-old Blue Point filly taking the G3 Ballyogan Stakes at Naas on August 24. “Tom Marquand said the ground was beautiful at Naas, with a good bit of cut in it,” said Graham. “I think her main target for the end of the season will be the [G1] Champions Sprint on Champions Day at Ascot, hopefully the ground will come up soft then. “We'll wait to see how she is before making any decisions, but that would be what we're thinking.” The post Australia Beckons Again For Lake Forest appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In advance of its 2025 Fall Meet, Keeneland launched its search of employees to fill positions in Concessions, Culinary, Dining, Guest Services, Parking, Retail, Security and other areas. More information can be found at www.Keeneland.com/jobs. The majority of positions offered during the Fall Meet are entry level and do not require any formal training other than the paid training that is provided by Keeneland. Employees for the entire Fall Meet typically work 40 paid hours each week. A number of available jobs are with Keeneland Hospitality, which provides food and beverage service for the entire Keeneland campus. People with all levels of culinary and wait staff experience are urged to apply. They will receive the opportunity to gain valuable food and beverage experience while training directly under professional chefs. The Hiring Center, which is located on the second floor of the race track Grandstand, will be open every Tuesday and Thursday through September from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ET. The post Keeneland Hiring Center Begins Employee Recruitment for 2025 Fall Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced juveniles from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes, sponsored by OBS Sales, highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, including links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Wednesday at Saratoga. Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Saratoga 2, Funny Cide S., $150k, 2yo, (S), 6f, 1:48 p.m. Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Essentially Fast (Essential Quality), OBSAPR, 40,000, :10 3/5 C-Top Line Sales LLC, agent; B-Gary Contessa, agent Rumbleyoungmanrumbl (Goldencents), OBSAPR, 22,000, :10 2/5 C-Five Star Equestrian Sales; B-Gary Contessa, agent Sar 8, PG Johnson S., $150k, 2yo, 1 1/16mT, 5:07 p.m. Bayou Brigid (Neolithic), OBSAPR, 20,000, :10 2/5 C-Blue River Bloodstock Inc, agent; B-Heather Smullen Devilish Grin (Daredevil), OBSAPR, 30,000, :10 2/5 C-Darren Egan; B-Amanda Gillman, Agent for Brody Racing LLC Saratoga 9, $80k, 2yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 5:44 p.m. Doppio Espresso (Quality Road), OBSMAR, 59,000 PS, :10 2/5 C-Pike Racing @ Highlander, agt; B-Pavilion Racing, Oracle BS, agt Rosie Dozie (Beau Liam)-AE, OBSAPR, 40,000, :10 1/5 C-Grassroots Training & Sales, agent; B-Black Horse Bloodstock The post Summer Breezes Sponsored By OBS: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

G2 Great Voltigeur runner-up Carmers (Wootton Bassett) is one of 15 horses remaining in the G1 St Leger at Doncaster next month at the latest entry stage. Trained by Paddy Twomey, he represents Fiona Carmichael. A winner at Ballinrobe at first asking in May, Carmers added the Listed Yeats Stakes to his haul at Navan later that month before claiming Royal Ascot glory in the G2 Queen's Vase in June. The Great Voltigeur was his first defeat. “We were very happy with him at York last week, finishing second in the Great Voltigeur on his first time dropping in trip to a mile and a half,” said Twomey. “He travelled through the race well and hit the line strong, I thought it was a very good trial for the St Leger at Doncaster in a few weeks. “On numbers it looked his best run to date, he's a progressive horse and I think stepping back to a mile and six at Doncaster will really suit him.” A Classic victory will not be easy, as the colt currently faces eight from Ballydoyle. Leading in the betting is G1 Goodwood Cup hero Scandinavia (Justify), while G1 Derby/G1 Irish Derby winner Lambourn (Australia) also still holds an entry. Camelot's G2 Curragh Cup second Shackleton is also still taking part, as is G3 Gallinule Stakes scorer Thrice (Wootton Bassett) and the G1 Oaks/G1 Irish Oaks/G1 Yorkshire Oaks heroine Minnie Hauk (Frankel). Besides the Aidan O'Brien octet, fellow Coolmore partners runner and Group 1 winner Tennessee Stud (Wootton Bassett) has remained in the Doncaster Classic for Aidan's son Joseph. Andrew Balding saddles G3 Geoffrey Freer Stakes hero Further (Waldgeist) and Juddmonte's handicap winner Tarriance (Frankel). William Haggas, Charlie Johnston and Roger Varian have left in the group-placed Arabian Force (Lope De Vega), the Derby/Irish Derby-placed Lazy Griff (Protectionist) and Queen's Vase third Rahiebb (Franke), respectively. The post Carmers One Of 15 Left In St Leger appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC)'s World Pool will be active for the first time on Dewhurst Stakes Day at Newmarket, as well as Might And Power (Caulfield Stakes) Day from Caulfield, both on October 11. The HKJC-powered pools will also debut in Brazil for the first time when Gavea Racecourse hosts the G1 Grand Premio Latinamericano on October 19. Another new addition to the World Pool is VRC Champion Stakes Day at Flemington Racecourse on November 8, with three Group 1 races featuring on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Another new development is that all races on Sha Tin's Hong Kong International Races Day on December 14 will be globally commingled this year, an increase following the four Group 1 races on the card being part of World Pool in 2024. Other highlights from the rest of the 2025 World Pool season include October 18, where there are eight Group 1s split between British Champions Day at Ascot (five), The Everest Day (two) and the G1 Caulfield Cup, both in Australia. Cox Plate Day on October 25 will feature the full 10-race card at Moonee Valley. Sam Nati, head of commingling at the HKJC, said, “We are excited to announce an expanded programme of race days for Q4, after what has already been an excellent year of growth for World Pool. “Several significant new race days from Australia and the UK have been added to the roster as we seek to broaden our coverage of the very best racing worldwide and include as many Longines IFHA Top 100 races as possible, important Classics and other key lead-up races. We are also breaking new ground with our first Brazilian race day scheduled for October.” For the full World Pool fixtures through the end of the year, please click here. The post Dewhurst Joins World Pool Roster appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The T.I.P. Thoroughbred of the Year Award and the T.I.P. Young Rider of the Year Award for 2025 were announced by the Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.). The 2025 Thoroughbred of the Year is McDreamy (Expense Account). Registered with The Jockey Club as Deb's Expense Acc, McDreamy is a 19-year-old gelding that retired from the racetrack in 2011 to begin training as a hunter/jumper. Deb's Expense Acc was bred in Oklahoma by Greg Frye and raced 25 times with two wins, five seconds, and five thirds, winning $51,043. In 2017, McDreamy joined We Can Ride in Minnesota, which provides a variety of equine-assisted services for individuals with physical, cognitive, behavioral, or emotional disabilities. The young rider award, which recognizes riders 18 or younger (as of Jan. 1, 2025) who own or lease a Thoroughbred for use in 4-H, Pony Club, or other activities, has been awarded to Abigail Bennett and Lilah Rasche. Bennett, who turns 16 in September, owns Trey, registered name Ravin's Treasure (Treasure Beach {GB}), a 9-year-old Thoroughbred bred in Illinois by Larry Rivelli and Richard Ravin that ran unplaced in five starts before retiring in 2019. Bennett and Trey started from Beginner Novice to Novice and then to Training level. Unfortunately, Trey was diagnosed with EPM, but recovered. After a full year off, they competed at Ocala Summer H.T. and placed second in Training level. Rasche owns Ava, registered name Race Day Diva (Race Day), a 7-year-old mare bred in Iowa by Haroldson Thoroughbreds LLC that retired in 2021 after four starts with one second, earning $4,458. The 16-year-old and Ava began training in Western pleasure and will be compete in the Iowa State Junior Cowgirl Queen Contest. Excelling in Dressage, Ava the pair won high point at the Youth Charity Horse Show. They have also won best horseman two years in a row at Rock Island County Fair. The Thoroughbred of the Year Award recognizes a Thoroughbred that has excelled in a non-competitive career, such as equine-assisted therapy or police work, and includes a $5,000 grant to the non-profit organization associated with the horse or, if no organization is associated with the horse, to a horse-related charity chosen by The Jockey Club. The post 2025 Jockey Club T.I.P. Non-Competition Award Winners Announced appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Southern Surge is set for an action replay in 2026. The brand new series featured $15,000 heats at Winton (August 3) and Invercargill (August 10) before eight $25,000 finals as part of Gore’s big meeting on Sunday. It’s been hailed as a significant success on a number of fronts. Such was the calibre of racing that there were six new track records witnessed by a good-sized crowd at Gore and from a betting perspective the three-meeting series attracted turnover of $2.185m – that’s more than double the total from the corresponding meetings in 2024 ($1.1m). The increase in turnover has been mirrored at other venues around the country of late. The number of people betting on the Southern Surge meetings also rose significantly – from 5930 to 10384 across the three meetings. The breakdown : Winton $734,886 (last year $316,770) Invercargill $681,281 (last year $375,213) Gore $769,523 (last year $420,048) “The whole idea about the Southern Surge was to encourage racing in the south during the traditionally quieter months and it really worked well,” says Harness Racing New Zealand’s Head of Racing and Wagering Matthew Peden. “With 162 horses racing at the three meetings that was 60 more than last year and the locals really came to the party with 42 trainers involved, up 10 on last year.” For Southern Harness it was also a success. “I’m more than happy. It just shows how much a little bit of extra money can make a difference to the region and trainers are happy to carry on training their horses for a wee bit longer than they would have,” Southern Harness General Manager Jason Broad said. HRNZ and Southern Harness will now do a thorough review to see what further improvements can be made before the Surge’s second installment in 2026. View the full article

Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) has today called for the formation of a dedicated Harness Racing Australasia Pattern and Development Committee working party to better align Australia and New Zealand’s feature racing calendars and strengthen the sport’s international standing. The working party would include representatives from Harness Racing New Zealand, Harness Racing Australia, and state jurisdictions, where appropriate. The initiative, outlined in a recent formal communication to Harness Racing Australia, seeks to establish a collaborative platform for coordination of Group race programming, carnival timing, horse movement pathways, and international engagement. “Neither New Zealand nor Australia is large enough to operate in isolation,” said HRNZ Chief Executive Brad Steele, “to grow harness racing’s relevance on the global stage and create more opportunities for our participants and fans we need to work together more than ever.” The working party will focus on: Creating a unified Australasian racing pattern, especially for Group and Listed events Strengthening trans-Tasman campaign pathways for horses, trainers, and owners Developing joint strategies to boost international wagering, viewership, and investment Coordinating broadcast and marketing to maximise exposure HRNZ believes a coordinated approach will lift the profile and value of major races, give connections greater certainty when planning campaigns, and drive long-term growth and sustainability “We want to ensure that the best horses, the best racing, and the best stories can be showcased in a way that benefits the entire region,” said Brad Steele. “By working together, we can amplify our reach and unlock new opportunities for the industry.” HRNZ has proposed an initial meeting to discuss the structure and objectives of the working party, with a view to launching the collaboration in the 2025/26 racing season. View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Dual IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup winner Swayzee is poised to be a shock starter in Saturday week’s $150,000 Group 1 Len Smith Mile at Menangle. The powerhouse seven-year-old will trial at Menangle tomorrow (Wednesday) and if he pleases connections, they will run him first-up in the Len Smith. Swayzee hasn’t raced since finishing fourth in the $1.25mil Group 1 Nullarbor at Gloucester Park on April 25. His last run in a high-profile sprint race was a luckless fourth when held-up in traffic in the $1m Miracle Mile on March 8. Such is his class and profile, Swayzee was immediately installed a $3 favourite for the Len Smith when news of his revised racing plans spread. Previously, it was expected Swayzee would have some build-up racing at Menangle before heading to Melton for a defence of his $250,000 Group 1 Victoria Cup crown on October 18. He is a lock to return to Addington to chase a remarkable third successive NZ Cup win on November 11. Trainer Jason Grimson hopes to have a twin-pronged Len Smith attack with the forgotten and injury-plagued speedster Hi Manameisjeff also aiming first-up at the race. The eight-year-old hasn’t raced for almost 14 months when he ran last in the Group 1 Blacks A Fake behind Leap To Fame at Albion Park on July 27, 2024. Hi Manameisjeff had won seven of his previous eight mile starts at Menangle for Grimson. The injuries have restricted the Kiwi-bred son of Art Major to just 36 starts for 20 wins. View the full article

What Sandown Hillside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble The Hillside track at Sandown is in action on Wednesday with a competitive eight-race meeting scheduled. Despite the initial Good 4 track rating, a wet forecast in Melbourne this week suggests they will be racing on a Soft 6. The rail is out 6m for the entire circuit, with the opening event set to commence at 1pm local time. Best Bet at Sandown: Trapdoor Trapdoor could not have been more impressive when winning on debut at Geelong. The three-year-old gelding received a perfect steer from Blake Shinn, who had to weave his way through traffic after settling on the rail, but once the gaps appeared, the son of Brutal was quick to put a margin on his rivals. Shinn sticks for this BM64 affair, and if the pair can land a spot midfield one off the fence, there is no reason Trapdoor cannot repeat the dose. Best Bet Race 6 – #13 Trapdoor (10) 3yo Gelding | T: Michael, John & Wayne Hawkes | J: Blake Shinn (57kg) Next Best at Sandown: Mr Verse Mr Verse was a smart first-up winner on the Sunshine Coast and backed it up with a strong placing at Rosehill last start. If he brings anything close to what he produced on those occasions, he should mark his return to Victoria in fine style. He does need to lug a topweight of 60kg, following Logan Bates’ 2kg claim, but considering he carried 60.5kg and 59kg in his last two starts, it’ll be no issue. Next Best Race 7 – #1 Mr Verse (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Logan Bates (a2) (62kg) Best Value at Sandown: Zouclaire If Zouclaire is right to go after a nine-month spell, she could be a great play in the opener. The Zousain filly has not been seen since finishing midfield in a $150,000 race at the Sunshine Coast, and her only other start was a runner-up finish behind the smart Invincible Woman. Michael Dee will look to have Zouclaire settled midfield from barrier three, and if she produces a sharp turn of foot as she did on debut, she can give this 1300m event a shake at a juicy price with horse racing bookmakers. Best Value Race 1 – #12 Zouclaire (3) 3yo Filly | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Michael Dee (55kg) Wednesday quaddie tips for Sandown Sandown quadrella selections Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5-6-9-13 6-13 1-11-16 1-2-3-11-15 Horse racing tips View the full article

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Wednesday, August 27, 2025 First Race 1:25pm AEST Visit Dabble Randwick serves up a quickfire seven-part program on the Kensington circuit this Wednesday afternoon, kicking off at 1:25pm Sydney time. The rail is out +3m the entire way around, and although the surface was rated a Heavy 9 at the time of acceptances, a sunny forecast leading into race-day should allow for an upgrade into the Soft range. Check out HorseBetting’s top tips and quaddie selections for the Kensington races on August 27, 2025. Best Bet at Kensington: Grand Eagle Grand Eagle returns after a 123-day spell and looks to continue where he left off at the end of his two-year-old season. The son of Farnan produced a stunning victory at Randwick on April 26, showing an exceptional turn of foot after settling last in the run. He appears to have greater ability than that of a BM72 galloper moving forward, and although the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou-trained colt may have bigger fish to fry later in the spring, expect Grand Eagle to justify favouritism with horse racing bookmakers here. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Grand Eagle (8) 3yo Colt | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) Next Best at Kensington: Convergent Convergent did enough when finishing within a length of Monkhana at Rosehill on August 16 and should appreciate stepping out to 1800m for the first time. The five-year-old appeared unsuited by the testing conditions last time out and should be a big improver on firmer footing. Adam Hyeronimus will go in search of the one-one from barrier five, and provided the pair can slot in for cover in the middle stages, Convergent should be surging over the top to claim his second win at start five. Next Best Race 4 – #5 Convergent (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Jim & Greg Lee | J: Adam Hyeronimus (58.5kg) Best Value at Kensington: Siriusly Hot Punters can be forgiving of Siriusly Hot after he failed to fire last preparation. The son of Too Darn Hot underwent a gelding operation in the offseason and looks to be back on track, hitting the line well in a couple of barrier trials at Gosford. Returning in maiden company should be ideal, and although Chad Schofield needs to navigate the sticky draw in gate 12, Siriusly Hot must be considered a major player. Best Value Race 1 – #8 Siriusly Hot (12) 3yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher | J: Chad Schofield (56kg) Wednesday quaddie tips for Kensington – 27/8/2025 Kensington quadrella selections Wednesday, August 27, 2025 4-5-7 1-5-6-8-10 1-3-7-8 4-5-6-9-10 Horse racing tips View the full article

Entain plc, the global sports betting and gaming group, today announced the appointment of Andrew Vouris as chief executive of Entain Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), following a global talent search. Vouris has served as Interim chief executive since June 2025, guiding the business through a period of transition with a clear focus on people, customers, and compliance. “Andrew stood out as the right leader for Entain ANZ,” Entain Group chief executive Stella David said. “His leadership as Interim CEO has demonstrated his commitment to our people, our partners, and to building a sustainable, compliance-led and customer-focused culture. “Andrew has made great progress since he arrived at Entain, and I am very much looking forward to continuing working with him.” Vouris is excited by the challenge of continuing to lead the Entain Australia and New Zealand. “I am grateful for this opportunity, and the responsibility that I have been given,” he said. “My priority is to embed a ‘win, but not at all costs culture’ and get back to the basics of selling bets. “I will also be focusing on leading innovation in our sector while protecting our customers. “I am excited about the future of our business and while there is still much more to do, we are well positioned for growth.” View the full article