Wandering Eyes

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

Andrew Carston is excited about the prospects of his Riccarton barn this spring, and he will kick-off the preparation of one his leading chances this weekend. Brazen Beau filly Miss Ziggy (NZ) (Brazen Beau) tested her talent against the best juveniles in the country last season, and while she has yet to taste victory in seven starts, she ran third in the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie in January. The three-year-old filly won her 800m trial at Ashburton earlier this month and Carston is hopeful of a bold showing from her first-up in a three-year-old set weights and penalties 1000m contest at Riccarton Park on Saturday. “Miss Ziggy has come back in fantastic order and trialled well the other day. She will start her preparation on Saturday and go from there,” he said. Carston is also excited about the spring prospects of new stable acquisition Ess Vee Are (NZ) (Shocking). The seven-year-old gelding won five and placed in nine of his starts for former trainers Darryn and Briar Weatherley, including victory in the Listed New Zealand St Leger (2600m), and Carston has stakes ambitions with the son of Shocking. “I have trained for the Clothiers in the past, so it is exciting to have a horse of his calibre,” Carston said. “He has settled in well. He had a day out at the trials, trialled well and has come through it well. “He will be nominated for the New Zealand Cup (Gr.3, 3200m), and we will work back from there.” Carston also has stakes ambitions with Jon Ol Rocco (NZ) (Time Test), who finished second in his 800m trial at Ashburton last week, returning from a long layoff. “Jon Ol Rocco trialled well the other day as well and he is on the comeback. Hopefully we will get him to a TAB Mile (Gr.3, 1600m),” he said. “We have got some nice horses to look forward to.” Meanwhile, Carston will take a quintet of runners to his local synthetic meeting on Wednesday, headlined by last start placegetter Cinnamon Girl (NZ) (Zacinto) in the Betavet Rating 60 (1400m). “She has done well,” Carston said. “She is fourth up now and has had a couple of runs to come to it. “Her last run had merit and the form out of the race seems to be stacking up. She will be there with a claim and will be there for a long way.” 22-start maiden Baggio (NZ) (War Decree) will be seeking a breakthrough victory in the Stallion Tender Open Now Maiden (2200m), and Carston expects the distance to suit. “Baggio has had a few chances, but I thought his first run at 2200m last start was encouraging,” he said. “He has a sticky gate (7), and I am not sure where he will end up in the run, but he will be an eachway chance.” He will be joined in the race by stablemate Friendofthedevil (NZ) (Verdi). “I don’t think she has been going that bad,” Carston said. “She got back in a slowly run race last start and found the line okay. She is a top three chance.” Carston will also be represented by Sincere (NZ) (Savabeel) in the Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge (2200m) and Super Sincere (NZ) (Super Seth) in the Entain/NZB Insurance Pearl Series (1200m), although he is weighing up whether to keep the latter for Saturday. “Sincere drops back in grade tomorrow and with the claim I expect a forward showing,” Carston said. “Super Sincere is first-up without a trial, she won in that state last preparation. We are still undecided whether we are going to run her there or on Saturday, but if she runs tomorrow, I think she is a very strong chance.” View the full article

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New Zealand-bred multiple Group One winner Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) will kick-off his spring preparation when he heads to Caulfield on Saturday to contest the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). The Ben, Will and JD Hayes-trained gelding won the 2023 running of the race, and he will be looking to repeat that result this weekend after finishing runner-up in last year’s edition. The eight-year-old gelding has had two jumpouts this time in and his trainers are looking forward to what they hope is another lucrative spring with their charge. “We’re really happy with him,” Ben Hayes told Racing.com. “He did his final piece of work this (Monday) morning up at the farm and worked really normal for him. We feel he’s on track to run a great race like he always does. “He’s probably a bit more forward than other years. He’s got a much healthier coat, which I’ve said a lot, he looks very healthy and well, his work’s been really, really good. “It’s going to be a very exciting Memsie this year. I feel it’s one of the stronger Memsies there’s been the last couple of years, so if he draws the right barrier, gets the right run, he’ll be right in it. He’s beaten all of those horses before.” The stable will also be represented in the race by fellow New Zealand-bred Here To Shock (NZ) (Shocking). The Group One winner has race fitness on his side, having placed first-up in the Gr.2 PB Lawrence Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield 10 days ago. “He’s bounced out of his good effort first up,” Hayes said. “He worked excellently at the farm, he’ll have a bit of race fitness on his side. He’ll be the fit horse going into the race and he deserves his opportunity. He’s really in good form.” On the undercard, New Zealand-bred mare Chase Your Dreams (NZ) (Contributer) will represent the stable in the Listed Heatherlie Stakes (1700m). The daughter of Contributer was runner-up in the Gr.3 SA Fillies Classic (2500m) before running third in the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) in autumn, and her trainers are hoping she can breakthrough for an elusive stakes win this weekend. “We’re really happy with her, we think she’s really done well for her trip to Queensland,” Hayes said. “She looks a million dollars and we’re really hoping she gets a run in the Heatherlie. “There’s quite a few horses accepted at this stage, and she will be down the bottom, but if she gets a run, it’s one to keep an eye on. We’re very hopeful for her this spring.” Lindsay Park’s Caulfield Kiwi contingent will be rounded out by Per Incanto six-year-old mare Marble Arch (NZ) (Per Incanto) in the Gr.3 Cockram Stakes (1200m). “She was fantastic winning the Group Two (Blamey Stakes, 1600m) towards the end of last prep and she ran in some very good races,” Hayes said. “She’s built up really well, I think the 1200m will be a nice kick off for her and look for her improving into the prep. “We’ll probably look to hopefully have her grand final over Cup Week in the mares’ mile (Gr.1 Empire Rose Stakes). That would be the ultimate goal.” View the full article

Emily Murphy brings you Winter Weigh In, your place for Thoroughbred racing news, reviews and insights throughout the colder months. We recap Foxbridge Plate Day from Te Rapa, look ahead to remaining jumps days in 2025 and a whole lot more. Winter Weigh In, August 25 View the full article

New Zealand’s top-rated performer El Vencedor (NZ) (Shocking) will contest all three legs of the spring Triple Crown series. Stephen Marsh’s four-time elite level winner is making pleasing progress toward his resuming run in the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) on September 6 at Ellerslie, where he will stretch his legs later this week. “He will trial on Thursday over 1100m, it will be a quiet trial and then he’ll be ready to kick off,” the Cambridge trainer said. “I thought he galloped brilliantly between races at Te Rapa and he pulled up extremely well.” El Vencedor enjoyed a stellar season in 2024/25 with Group One victories in the Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m), Otaki-Maori WFA Classic (1600m) and New Zealand Stakes (2000m). The son of Shocking also won the Gr.3 Balmerino Stakes (2000m) and Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1550m) before an unsuccessful trip to Hong Kong for the Gr.1 QEII Cup (2000m) at Sha Tin. “In years gone by, he’s had long spells and this year he went to Hong Kong and then had to do the quarantine, and I think that’s helped us bring him up a bit quicker,” Marsh said. “He’s still had that bit of residual fitness and he had a really good hit-out last Saturday.” Wiremu Pinn guided El Vencedor to victories in the New Zealand Stakes and Otaki-Maori Classic and he will be aboard the seven-year-old on Thursday and in the Proisir Plate. “The horse is going to take good improvement from the Proisir, but when he gets to the mile he will be starting to put his hand up and the Livamol is going to be where it’s all at for him,” Marsh said. The Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) will be run at Te Rapa on September 27 and the closing leg of the series, the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) will be back at Ellerslie on October 18. View the full article

Group One performer Wild Night (NZ) (Vanbrugh) is one step closer to his raceday return following a pleasing exhibition gallop at Te Rapa on Saturday. Wild Night worked alongside multiple Group One winner Legarto (NZ) (Proisir) and co-trainer Sam Bergerson was pleased with what he saw. “I was really pleased with his gallop and Opie (Bosson, jockey) said he felt great,” said Bergerson, who trains in partnership with Mark Walker. “Obviously, he’s battled soundness issues throughout his career, but he’s coming back from a good, long spell, and seems to be in good order.” The six-year-old son of Vanbrugh had the one prior trial this preparation over 900m at Taupo, and Bergerson has been pleased with his progression since that outing earlier this month. “He was quite lazy in his Taupo trial,” Bergerson said. “He had a quiet time following that, and he is building up with a bit more zest in his work now. “It was a really good gallop on Saturday at Te Rapa, where he seems to perform really well, and we may look to kick him off there on Sunday 14 September in the $50,000 Open Handicap 1200m. “He’s pulled up really well following the exhibition gallop and we’re looking forward to getting him back to the races.” Wild Night has won eight of his 20 starts to date, including the Gr.2 James And Annie Sarten Memorial Stakes (1400m), Listed Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m), and placed in the Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) and Gr.1 Herbie Dyke Stakes (2000m). Group One assignments are still in the offing for Wild Night, with the gelding nominated for the Gr.1 Howeden Insurance Mile (1600m) and Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m). View the full article

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An overflow field of 12 is ready to contest six furlongs over the Kentucky Downs turf course in the $2 million Mint 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 having a bone chip removed following her runner-up finish in the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Legion Racing's Drexel Hill is back on the worktab for trainer Whit Beckman.View the full article

New York Thoroughbred racing will soon see added betting interests in some races after the New York State Gaming Commission adopted a change to largely eliminate the use of coupled entries.View the full article

Ellis Park Racing & Gaming closed its 25-day summer season Sunday on a high note, generating $77 million in all-sources handle, a 6% increase over last year's record. “All of us at Ellis Park are truly grateful to both our local community and the broader horse racing community for their incredible support this summer,” said Steve Roof, general manager of Ellis Park Racing & Gaming and Owensboro Racing & Gaming. “This shared enthusiasm drives our momentum forward and reinforces Ellis Park as one of the premier summer tracks in the country.” Additionally, a record $18.7 million in purses were awarded across 227 races, an increase of more than $3.6 million or 24.1% compared to last year. (includes contributions from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund) The meet was headlined by the return of jockey Tyler Gaffalione, who came back from injury and led the standings with 28 victories from 99 mounts, while earning purses of more than $2.3 million. “Thank you to all of the people who have supported me coming back off of injury,” Gaffalione said. “It was great to have such a successful summer at Ellis Park and I'm really looking forward to building on this foundation for a successful fall.” Gaffalione's summer included a six-win day on Aug. 10, highlighted by victories in the $300,000 Ellis Park Derby, $200,000 Audubon Oaks, $200,000 R.A. “Cowboy” Jones Stakes, and $200,000 Ellis Park Juvenile. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen clinched the training title with 15 wins, four more than Brendan Walsh. Asmussen started 143 runners during the meet, with purses totaling $1.2 million. Godolphin led all owners with nine wins from 30 starts, including stakes victories in the $250,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Sprint with Pondering and the $150,000 Ellis Park Turf Stakes with Hope Mission. The post Ellis Park Closes Summer Meet With Record $77M Handle, Up From 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

5th-Horseshoe Indianapolis, $32,000, Msw, 8-25, 3yo/up, 1mT, 1:36.31, gd, 8 3/4 lengths. GLOBAL ASSET (c, 3, Street Sense–Mexican Gold {GSW & G1SP-Fr, GSP-USA, $234,810}, by Medaglia d'Oro) closed from well back on debut June 14 over this course, and came in second over two next-out winners. Made the 3-5 favorite for this jump, he stumbled badly out of the gate but managed to recover to track from midpack as the pacesetter put up an opening quarter in :23.29 and four furlongs in :47.85. Moved from his ground-saving trip to the four path nearing the quarter pole, Global Asset produced an eye-catching rally to sweep to the front and draw off to win by 8 3/4 lengths. Hurricane Express (Fr) (More Than Ready) was a well-beaten second. Out of a French group winning and Group 1-placed mare, the victor is the most recent winner for Mexican Gold. The broodmare, herself a half-sister to Group 1 winner Announce (GB) (Selkirk)–mother of SP-Fr Maquette (Tapit), has a pair of fillies to her credit–a yearling Tapit and 2025 Flightline. She went back to the latter stallion for 2026. Another of Mexican Gold's half-sisters is MGSP-Fr Straight Thinking (Mizzen Mast), herself the dam of SW & GSP-Ire Straight Answer (GB) (Kodiac {GB}), as well as Pachinko (Tapit), who claims GSW Final Gambit (Not This Time). This is the immediate female family of European champion juvenile colt Zafonic (Gone West), a one-time leading broodmare sire in the Czech Republic, and his full-brother GSW & MG1SP-Fr Zamindar, who at one time was a leading sire in the Czech Republic and France. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $25,600. Click for the Equibase.com chart. O/B-Juddmonte (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. The post Street Sense’s Global Asset Graduates Well at Second-Asking for Cox, Juddmonte appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article