Wandering Eyes

2019 Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) winner Henley's Joy's ended a 34-race losing streak while winning the featured eighth race, a 1 3/8-mile $72,000 allowance optional claiming event, at Gulfstream Park Jan. 31.View the full article

Oisin Murphy, the British Champion Jockey in 2019, 2020 and 2021, decided to spend part of his winter riding at Gulfstream Park. He didn't come just for the sunshine. Murphy felt that experiencing something different, riding on the dirt and competing against one of the best riding colonies in the world, would further his career. How has he done? Has the experience made him a better rider? Those were questions we asked Murphy when he joined this week's TDN Writers' Room podcast sponsored by Keeneland. Murphy was the Green Group Guest of the Week. “On dirt, I always knew that if you get stopped at any stage, it can be race over for you,” Murphy said. “Watching those top riders riding on a daily basis has been great. And I've ridden for some top trainers while I've been here and I've enjoyed that. Hopefully, this week, I've got some chances to ride another winner or two. I just have a lot of admiration for the lads I've been riding against.” Murphy has ridden five winners at the meet, not at all bad considering he came here with few connections and is riding every day against the likes of Irad Ortiz Jr., John Velazquez, Tyler Gaffalione and the rest. But he said he had hope to do better. “I'd like to have ridden a lot more winners,” he said. “I've tried. In fairness, I knew coming here that it wasn't going to be easy. I got some really good results on Saturday, which was fulfilling, and I felt like I rode well over the weekend. But, of course, I always want to do better. I knew coming here that the jockey colony was very strong. But I want to do better. If I get another chance to come here, I'd like to ride many more winners.” Will he be back next year? “I'll definitely aim to come back and do a similar stint,” Murphy said. “I know I'm not going to earn loads of money in the month of January here, but I think the connections I can develop here will serve me well in the future. Some of those top jockeys are going to retire in the next number of years, like to Johnny V. and Frankie Dettori. Those top dirt races like the Saudi Cup, Dubai World Cup, Breeders' Cup Classic are worth an awful lot of money. If I have enough experience on dirt, and can prove myself, hopefully I can put my hand on the phone and call a trainer or an owner and ask is your horse available in this race because I'd love to ride them?” In the stallion spotlight segments, the podcast featured Coolmore's Tiz the Law (Constitution), who stands for a fee of $20,000. The focus was also on four-time Grade I winner Improbable (City Zip), who stands at WinStar for $15,000. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by WinStar Farm, the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association,https://www.kentuckybred.org/https://www.nyrabets.com/ 1/ST Racing, the KTA & KTOB, West Point Thoroughbreds, https://www.winstarfarm.com/and XBTV.com, the team of Randy Moss, Bill Finley and Zoe Cadman gave their opinions on the fact that owners are not planning to transfer their 3-year-old stars out of the Bob Baffert barn even though that means they will not be eligible to run in the GI Kentucky Derby. The Derby could be missing some of the best horses in the division. They discussed a successful Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream and looked ahead to a quartet of Derby preps set to be run this weekend, which include an appearance by 'TDN Rising Star' and 2-year-old champion Fierceness (City of Light) in the GIII Holy Bull S. at Gulfstream. To watch the Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here. The post Oisin Murphy Joins TDN Writers’ Room Podcast appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As we approach the opening of the 2024 breeding season, the TDN staff is once again sitting down with leading breeders to find out what stallions they have chosen for their mares, and why. Here we catch up with Christie DeBernardis, CHC's Regional Manager of the Americas. Alberobello (m, 9, Bernardini–Carson Jen, by Carson City), booked to Uncle Mo Alberobello hails from an exceptional family that is constantly improving. Additionally, Bernardini is becoming one of the best broodmare sires we've seen in a while. Alberobello produced an Uncle Mo colt for us in 2023 and we were so pleased with him, that we decided to breed her back to that Coolmore super sire after she produces her Justify foal this spring. Always A Joker (f, 4, Into Mischief–Halo Humor, by Distorted Humor), booked to Justify We purchased this full-sister to MGISW and successful sire Practical Joke at Keeneland November and look forward to her future. She is as beautifully made as she is bred. We thought Justify was a good physical and pedigree match for her first mating, plus he and her sire Into Mischief are two of the hottest stallions on the market right now. Cozze Up Lady (m, 15, Cozzene–The White Lady, by Johannesburg), booked to Constitution A Grade III winner during her racetrack career, Cozze Up Lady brought that same class and talent to the breeding shed, producing GISW Kimari (Munnings). Her 2021 colt by Constitution, now named Tucson, brought seven figures as a yearling and is currently training towards his debut for WinStar/Siena Farm with Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher. We decided to send her back to that leading stallion for 2024. Embellish the Lace (m, 12, Super Saver–Expanse, by Distant View), booked to Life Is Good Grade I winner Embellish the Lace has already produced a pair of million-dollar yearlings. One of those seven-figure sellers was a daughter of the great Into Mischief, now two-time winner Pumpkin Scone. We retained that filly's full-sister Into Amore and she is training very well as she prepares for her career bow with Pletcher. Given her success with Into Mischief, we decided to send Embellish the Lace to one of his fastest sons, Life Is Good. End Times (m, 9, War Front–Last Full Measure, by Empire Maker), booked to Americanrevolution CHC homebred End Times is the second foal out of Grade I winner and producer Last Full Measure. We sold a lovely Audible filly out of her for $255,000 at this year's KEESEP sale and she has a very nice Improbable yearling filly and newborn colt from the first crop of Nashville. She is one of three mares we are sending to our new stallion, GISW Americanrevolution, as we make our first foray into the New York breeding program. Last Full Measure (m, 16, Empire Maker–Lazy Slusan, by Slewvescent), booked to Into Mischief GISW and producer Last Full Measure's offspring have proved quite popular at auction, including her 2022 Constitution filly, who summoned $800,000 at KEESEP last year. The topper at that auction was a $3-million Into Mischief colt out of an Empire Maker mare and that cross is also responsible for MGISW Mandaloun and Grade II winner Laurel River. We hope to add to the success of that cross as Last Full Measure visits Into Mischief this year. Summer Solo (m, 14, Arch–Summer Solstice {Ire}, by Caerleon), booked to Not This Time We purchased this GISP mare in 2022 and her first foal for us is a knockout. She is now the dam of two black-type horses thanks to the recent exploits of her daughter Solo Album (Curlin). Arch is phenomenal broodmare sire and Summer Solo has proven to be a versatile broodmare. We are sending her to Not This Time, who has already produced a SW and GSP horse out of an Arch mare in Howling Time. Yellow Agate (m, 10, Gemologist–Lemon Sorbet, by Lemon Drop Kid), booked to Quality Road Yellow Agate was CHC's first Grade I winner in America and continues to reward us as a broodmare. She has three winners from three foals of racing age, including GSW and $650,000 KEESEP buy Agate Road (Quality Road). His two older siblings, Gasoline (Curlin) and Plentitude (Quality Road), combined to win five races in 2023 and appear poised to add more black type to this family. Her 2022 filly by Quality Road summoned $650,000 at Saratoga last summer. Given all of her success with Quality Road, it seemed like a no-brainer to send Yellow Agate back to the Lane's End kingpin this year. Interested in sharing your own mating plans? Email garyking@thetdn.com. The post Mating Plans, Presented by Spendthrift Farm: China Horse Club USA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Tuscan Gold (Medaglia d'Oro) debuted with an educational–if a bit troubled–fourth-place effort behind sales-topping stablemate and 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) and fellow seven-figure seller Change In Command (Into Mischief) going a mile at Aqueduct Nov. 4. Sierre Leone did his part to validate the effort with a near-miss second in the GII Remsen S., while Change of Command has since won twice, including a Jan. 5 allowance at this track, and Tuscan Gold will presumably get his chance to further frank the form after being named a 'TDN Rising Star' himself Wednesday afternoon. A somewhat surprising 8-5 second choice behind three-start maiden Skip the Line (Into Mischief–Bubbler) at 11-10, Tuscan Gold was toting the Gary Broad/Walmac silks this time around after debuting in the Lawrence colors and was trapped out five deep rounding the first turn while niggled along to keep pace by Tyler Gaffalione. Able to shift in to save some ground midway up the backstretch, the $600,000 Keeneland September grad was soon back into the bridle and was all the way up into third rounding the second bend. Looking a bit one-paced as he tried to get to front-running Skip the Line approaching the stretch, Tuscan Gold was popped the question in earnest and ran away impressively before galloping out with good energy. Stonestreet bred Tuscan Gold from their very talented Valadorna (Curlin), runner-up to Champagne Room (Broken Vow) in the 2016 GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile and–appropriately enough–third in the GII Rachel Alexandra S. at three. A listed winner at the tail end of that season, she posted a career-high in the GIII Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare S. at four in 2018. A half-sister to former Chad Brown Grade I winner Complexity (Maclean's Music), Valadorna is also represented by a 2-year-old colt by Uncle Mo and a yearling colt by Tapit. Valadorna was not bred in 2023. Tuscan Gold is a 33rd 'Rising Star' for his recently turned 25-year-old stallion. 7th-Gulfstream, $70,000, Msw, 1-31, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 1:46.42, ft, 6 1/4 lengths. TUSCAN GOLD, c, 3, by Medaglia d'Oro 1st Dam: Valadorna (GSW & GISP, $670,265), by Curlin 2nd Dam: Goldfield, by Yes It's True 3rd Dam: Folly Dollar, by Digression Sales history: $600,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0, $47,100. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. O-William H Lawrence, Walmac Farm & Stonestreet Stables LLC; B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY); T-Chad C Brown. Tuscan Gold wins with authority in the 7th race under @Tyler_Gaff. #GulfstreamPark #ChampionshipMeet pic.twitter.com/wCmcY6pUJP — Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) January 31, 2024 TUSCAN GOLD breaks his maiden in style, cruising to victory @GulfstreamPark! Congratulations to our partners #BredandRaised #StonestreetStables pic.twitter.com/x1zZ5x2RHQ — Stonestreet (@StonestreetFarm) January 31, 2024 The post Tuscan Gold A New ‘Rising Star’ For Medaglia d’Oro appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby looks to keep his streak of winners going in the Feb. 2 Dubai Carnival session at Meydan Racecourse.View the full article

An earlier draw for post positions will precede this year's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1).View the full article

Newly crowned champion 2-year-old male Fierceness will make his anticipated sophomore debut in the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes (G3) Feb. 3 at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

The American Horse Council has released findings of the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey, showcasing the interconnectedness of the equine world with other economic realms. View the full article

Yulong Investments' Alcohol Free (Ire) (No Nay Never–Plying, by Hard Spun), a four-time Group 1-winning 6-year-old, will be covered by Frankel (GB) and is already back in the Northern Hemisphere, according to published reports. Bred by Churchtown House Stud, she sold for €40,000 as a Goffs November foal and was originally raced by Jeff Smith of Littleton Stud and trainer Andrew Balding. Successful in the G1 Cheveley Park S. as a juvenile, both the G1 Coronation S. and G1 Sussex S. went her way in 2021. Kept in training at four, she added the G1 July Cup S. to her resume before bringing 5.4 million gns to top the 2022 Tattersalls December Mares Sale when picked up by Yuesheng Zhang's Yulong. After an Australian campaign with Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott, she has returned to Europe for broodmare duty. Her record stands at 20-6-1-3 and $2,546,735 in earnings. The post Yulong’s Alcohol Free Booked To Frankel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Charles Fipke homebred JUSTIFY PERFECTION (Justify) is a half-sister to four winners from six to the races, including three to have earned black-type, namely GI Natalma S. runner-up Stormy Perfection (Tale of the Cat)–the dam of the Irish stakes-placed Stormy Entry (Point of Entry)–SP Perfection Cat (Tale of the Cat) and MSP Perfect Silent Cat (Tale of the Cat). The unraced dam Silent Perfection (Perfect Soul {Ire}) is a daughter of the beautifully bred Silence Beauty (Jpn) (Sunday Silence), herself responsible for Fipke's GI Wood Memorial S. hero Tale of Ekati (Tale of the Cat) and GSW Tale of Silence (Tale of the Cat). The GI Alabama S.-winning third dam Maplejinsky (Nijinsky II) produced champion and Filly Triple Crown heroine Sky Beauty (Blushing Groom {Fr}). She'll have to beat Rigney Racing's Tipsy Tammy (Arrogate), a $600,000 KEESEP yearling who was second–and better than 10 lengths ahead of the third–when second on debut to 'TDN Rising Star' Impel (Quality Road) over this course and distance Jan. 1. TJCIS PPs The post Jusitfy Filly Looks To Fire Fresh For Fipke at Fair Grounds appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

We are back at the trials for 2024, so what was worth noting from all over the country for the week ending 31/1/2024? St John Eight (3c Always B Miki – Zenardle) Tr. G & J Dunn Qualified at Rangiora (25/1/24) four 4 secs under time after getting to the front and clearing out by 4 1/2L from three rivals untouched in run home. Bred and still owned by Lew Driver, he is a half to a host of good winners including Elroy Jetson (32 wins + $291k + 1:50), Balfast (20wins + $253k + 1:53) and Luke John (8 wins + $158k) and looks to be way better than a maiden. Princess Meritan (5m A Rocknroll Dance – The Princess) Tr. B Butt Set the pace against a star studded Purdon ‘brigade’ (all five of them) and said goodbye on the home turn winning officially by 5L, home in 57.4 for her last 800m. Bred and owned by Brian O’Meara, she has only had the two raceday starts, the last back in April of last year but did win on debut, fourth in the other, and it is suggested that if she can hold together this campaign, she looks one to follow in the short term. Roy Kent (2c Captain Crunch – Snooki) Tr. A Herlihy With the ‘sales’ just around the corner, there is much interest in those sires leaving early 2YO types so early in the season and one sire kicking some goals is Captain Crunch. This colt looked very professional going to the front (Alex Park / 26/1/24) and just when it looked like he would be headed, without too much urging from his trainer, he kicked back to win nicely, last 800m in 58.0. His dam, who Herlihy also trained, won nine and this is her third foal. The first two already winners in sub 2 min MRs before being onsold. Doo You Want Me (2c Captain Crunch – Delightful Lana) Tr. S Doody Central Districts trainer Stephen Doody made the long trip up to Pukekohe (25/1/24) and in the hands of Brent Mangos, made it all worth while when his charge made the lead then cleared out by some 11L at the line, last 400m in 28.6. He looks a very mature type and on that run should be seen going around in the early ‘Young Gun’ heats. He has some breeding to live up to as his dam is a half to the very good Australian pacer in Rock N Roll Doo (12 wins + $458k + 1:50) who came across to contest the NZ Cup in 2022. Ted (3c Sweet Lou – Claire Bear) Tr. M Brown Bred by Woodlands Stud principle Andrew Grierson and placed in the Southland stable of Murray Brown, the handsome colt, named after a famous All Black coach, and still unqualified at this time, went to Winton (26/1/24) and after racing fifth of six and still being last at the 400m, roared home wide out to pick up the pacemaker in impressive fashion, last 800m in 57.0. He has plenty of breeding to live up to with his dam (by Somebeachsomewhere) being a full sister to the 1:49 pacer Funathebeach and belongs to the ‘Moose’ family so successful for the Whitelocks over a number of years. This boy is the first foal of his unraced dam. Ultimate Weapon (3g Bettors Delight – Reality Check) Tr. N Williamson Back here at the workouts (Winton 26/1/24) after disappointing in two runs over the holiday period, the well related gelding trailed two and three deep before getting out at the 400m and finished determinedly, albeit comfortably, to grab pacemaker Wild Bull in the shadows of the post, last 800m in 56.5. Not looking as good as his illustrious full brothers at this stage but surely good enough to win at short notice in the deep south. Did place on debut as a 2YO and from the right stable. Bluto (4g Sweet Lou – Beach Parade) Tr. Anderson & Love Trailed three and four back at Wyndham (27/1/24) and last of five at the 400m, brought wide and finished strongly to get up in a 2:03.6 MR. Showed any amount of promise as a 3YO and thought good enough to take on the best 3YOs at the premier meetings. Only 11 raceday starts to date and connections have been patient after disappointing fresh up on this track at beginning of this year. High strike rate stable and very capable of rewarding those loyal to the cause. Lovemeto (4g What The Hill – Love Ya Doosie) Tr. Rogerson & Ferguson The five win mare (from only 12 starts) started against the pacers (2) at Cambridge (27/1/24) and after trailing third throughout, finished stylishly without being pushed to get within a 1/2L of smart mare Idolou (3 wins from 4 starts), last 800m in 59.9. Getting ready for a new campaign, last raced November last year and with $124k already in the bank, can be expected to take another step towards the open class ranks Follow Your Dream (3f Bettors Delight – Just A Dream) Tr. R & J Dunn Up in the north to prepare for the Magic Millions sale race for 3YO fillies in a couple of weeks, trailed out in her heat at Pukekohe (31/1/24) before popping out at the 600m to lead and kept going strongly to win well from Aye Aye Captain who also went solidly, last 800m in 57.7, 400m in 27.6. Thereabouts last season against the best 2YO fillies and with expected improvement, could threaten ‘the guns’ ! Duchess Megxit (3f Sweet Lou – Kensington Kate) Tr Purdon / Phelan One of those guns, maybe the ‘top gun’, Duchess Megxit started in the next heat (Pukekohe 31/1/24) and sat fourth of five before getting carted up in 1×1 by Hadron Collider from the 600m, smart finish to nail that runner on the line in sharp last 400m (27.3). Massive Group 1 winner as a 2yo at Addington late in the year and she looks like the filly to beat in the next ‘big dance’ in Auckland middle of February. There was plenty to like about the Dunn runner in second place, just a nose away Cold Chisel (3c Always B Miki – Shezaball) Tr. Purdon / Phelan Another getting ready for the Magic Millions, last season’s richest 2YO colt trailed third (Pukekohe 31/1/24) before taking issue with the pacemaking Coastal Babe 500m out, did best over that runner final 50m with the last 400m in a slick 26.9. Was right up there against the best of his age as a 2YO and gives the stable a very strong hand in the upcoming $200k feature (potentially four stable reps). Coastal Babe only beaten a small margin in second and looks right on track for her Magic Millions assignment. Le Major trailed and a nice third after not being asked for a true effort over the final stages. Another runner capable of mixing it with the best 3YOs in what is going to be a very strong field. Dave Duley (3g Bettors Delight – No Liability) Tr. R & J Dunn Looked a maiden full of promise (Pukekohe 31/1/24) when trailing three deep then up to challenge 400m out, just getting the bettor of pacemaker Sea Of Love who went equally as well. (800m in 56.9, 400m in 27.2. Has only had the one start at Addington but did qualify at ‘the Park’ and should be very competitive against ‘non winners’ at least. Ohoka Nico (3c Sweet Lou – Albuquerque) Tr. D Keast Deserves a mention just because he is a half to champion and unbeaten filly Millwood Nike and at Rangiora 31/1/24, he easily qualified against one rival running a 2:01MR, last 800m in 58.9, 5 secs under the required standard. Led throughout and not pushed to win. Only the third foal from a mare where first two (both fillies) have gone sub 1:55. Stands out because of his big white blaze, typical of so many by the sire, but likely to stand out even more when he decides to line up at the races. Ukraine (2c Captain Crunch – Back In The USSR) Tr. B Butt Second trial win for this impressive son of Captain Crunch in as many weeks, settled third of three in his heat (Rangiora 31/1/24) then swept up wide on the corner to race away from his rivals, last 400m in 28.4. Again, he looks like a very mature type so early in the season and could be the ‘benchmark’ around the Canterbury area at this time. Madrid (3f Bettors Delight – Georgia Brooke) Tr M & N Purdon Yet another horse getting ready to head north for the Magic Millions in Auckland, trailed out in her heat (Rangiora 31/1/24) then out to lead 500m, kept up strong run to win impressively, last 800m in 57.3, 400m in 28.6. Proved very competitive against the best of her age group as a 2YO and no reason why she shouldn’t be so again. Stable never to be underestimated. Chase A Dream (3c Captaintreacherous – Secret Lotion) Tr. M & N Purdon Stable out in force in this heat (31/1/24) with the top rated colt working to the lead after 400m and kept up a strong run to win untouched but super impressive with great sectionals 1:59.9MR, 800m in 57.2, 400m in 27.8. Looming as the horse to beat in the rich 3YO race at Auckland. Stablemate Treacherous Baby also heading north and fought on from the trail. Another stablemate Vessem settled last then improved in the open last 700m to be right there on the final corner, didn’t flinch in the run home, he too adds to the puzzle in what is a quality group of 3YO colts and geldings View the full article

5th-Gulfstream, $72,000, Alw (NW1$X), Opt. Clm ($25,000), 1-31, 4yo/up, f/m, 1 1/16mT, 1:40.88, fm, 1 1/4 lengths. DELAHAYE (f, 4, Medaglia d'Oro–Bella Carina, by War Front) sat a no-cover trip three and four wide on her debut over this course last February, but jockey Javier Castellano lost the crop with judgment day approaching and the filly went down to a narrow defeat behind the future MSP Love Appeals (Speightstown). Away for 8 1/2 months thereafter, the $550,000 Keeneland September yearling raced more prominently in an Aqueduct maiden and shot clear late to graduate by a handy 3 1/4 lengths at 65 cents on the dollar when last seen Nov. 5. Favored here at an arguably overlaid 9-10 and carrying the Three Chimneys colors for the first time, Delahaye tugged her way to the front without expending much energy and led her rivals along through sedate fractions of :24.01 and :48.92. Castellano sat hard against Delahaye around the turn, cut the ribbons once heads were turned for home and she easily held sway to the wire. She covered her final 2 1/2 furlongs in :28.20 and sprinted the final sixteenth in a very slick :5.50. Delahaye is the ninth winner worldwide from 11 runners bred on this cross, a number that includes the stakes winners Ticker Tape Home and Golden Canary. Ben Leon's Besilu Stables acquired the stakes-winning second dam Grand Prayer (Grand Slam) in foal to Medaglia d'Oro for an even $1 million from the Ned Evans dispersal at Keeneland November in 2011, a little more than a year after the mare's daughter Malibu Prayer (Malibu Moon) won the GI Ruffian H. for Evans and Mark Hennig. Grand Prayer's value appreciated further still when her Medaglia d'Oro foal of 2010, Valid, became a three-time graded winner and Grade I-placed on the dirt. Malibu Prayer is also the dam of the MGSP Grand Love, whose sire Gun Runner is out of Quiet Giant (Giant's Causeway), a $3-million purchase by Besilu from the same dispersal. Leon also paid a sales-topping $8.5 million for champion Royal Delta (Empire Maker). Bella Carina is the dam of a 2-year-old Not This Time colt that was bought back on a bid of $350,000 at Keeneland September last fall and a yearling colt by Gun Runner. She was not bred last season. Sales history: $550,000 Ylg '21 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 3-2-1-0, $104,650. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-William H Lawrence & Three Chimneys Farm; B-Three Chimneys Farm LLC (KY); T-Chad C Brown. Delahaye and @jjcjockey in front in the 5th race for trainer Chad Brown. #GulfstreamPark #ChampionshipMeet pic.twitter.com/jqN5RATJhf — Gulfstream Park (@GulfstreamPark) January 31, 2024 The post Medaglia d’Oro Filly Delahaye Impressively Wires Gulfstream Allowance appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wynstock will try to do what his father could not: score a stakes victory at Oaklawn Park.View the full article

The American Horse Council has released the findings of the 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey, showcasing the interconnectedness of the equine world with other economic realms. View the full article

What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – 1 McPherson St, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 2, 2024 First Race 6:25pm AEDT Visit Dabble For the first time in 2024, racing returns under lights to Moonee Valley this Friday evening, where a competitive eight-race meeting is set down for decision. A perfect summers night is forecast for The Valley, and with the track a Good 4 and the rail out 3m the entire circuit, every runner will get their chance if they’re good enough. Friday night racing is set to commence at 6:15pm AEDT. Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Ceremonious Ceremonious gets our best bet tag on Friday night as he looks to break his maiden ranks at start three. The three-year-old gelding finished third on debut at Cranbourne behind Acid Wash and Vilnius, before going on to Geelong and finishing second behind Vilnius once again. He stays at the 1500m distance range (1514m), and with Damian Lane hopping on board, he looks the goods. If Lane can land the son of Pierro in the one-one from barrier eight, it looks to be Ceremonious’ race to lose, as long as he does not get trapped wide from the stick draw. Best Bet Race 3 – #5 Ceremonious (3) 3yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Damian Lane (59kg) +200 with Picklebet Next Best at Moonee Valley: Unusual Pearl It was hard not to be impressed by the way Unusual Pearl disposed of her rivals at Sandown last time out, and we’re confident she can continue her winning form when she heads to The Valley. The Unusual Suspect mare was forced to work three wide with no cover throughout the first half of the race over 2400m, and still had the audacity to kick clear of her rivals in the concluding stages. Barrier two under Mick Dee should suit her perfectly, where the pair can stalk the speed throughout. With even luck on the home turn, we’re confident Unusual Pearl can kick us off as a winner in the opener. Next Best Race 1 – #4 Unusual Pearl (2) 4yo Mare | T: Tony & Calvin McEvoy | J: Michael Dee (56kg) +100 with Dabble Next Best Again at Moonee Valley: Satin And Silk The Peter & Paul Snowden-trained Satin And Silk was a dominant all-the-way victor at Gosford on December 28, and we’re confident the I Am Invincible filly can replicate her form the ‘Melbourne Way’. She draws barrier two under Blake Shinn for her Melbourne debut and looks poised to gain a relatively easy lead over the 955m scamper. Blake Shinn will look to try and break their rivals’ hearts, and as long as Satin And Silk can handle the unique aspects of Moonee Valley, we’re confident she can salute in the penultimate race of the day. Next Best Again Race 7 – #9 Satin And Silk (2) 3yo Filly | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Blake Shinn (59kg) +260 with Neds Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley races Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, February 2, 2024 1-2-4-5-6 2-4-6 2-3-9 1-2-3-5-8 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

This day 1st February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 1 hour ago Moonee Valley races betting tips & quaddie | Friday, February 2 An eight-race meeting is scheduled for Moonee Valley on Friday night. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing preview and quaddie picks … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Moonee Valley best bets & quaddie tips | February 3, 2023 HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Moonee Valley this Friday night … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Teetan hopes Master Eight stands tall in Centenary Sprint Cup The early expectations on Master Eight were immense and this Sunday Karis Teetan hopes the speedster can draw out his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Black-type winning feeling a thrill for Jones Mark Jones is hungry for further black-type success. The dual-code Canterbury trainer gained his first thoroughbred stakes win last Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Denton hails ‘wily’ Leech after Alice Springs treble NT trainer Dick Leech’s desire to seek more wins bore fruit on Saturday when he landed a treble on the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Marsh duo chasing highest age group honours A pair of Classic-bound contenders for Stephen Marsh will bid to add further momentum to their Group One campaigns at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 1, 2023 Horse Racing on Wednesday, February 1 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago History beckons as Wellington looks to join Silent Witness in record books The HK$12 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) continues a blockbuster stretch of Hong Kong racing this weekend at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Asano breaks through at Group One level After two near-misses, Kozzi Asano is delighted to have broken through for his first victory at racing’s highest level. Asano … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | February 3 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the eight-race card at Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday, February 3, 2022. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Gosford racing preview & top value bets | Thursday, February 3 HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst has picked out his top tips and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, February 2 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his top tips and quaddie selections for the Ipswich meeting on Wednesday, February 2, with … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Joice returns a winner at Grafton with Zac Attack After being out of the training ranks for almost three years to the day, David Joice returned a winner on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Follow Files: Don’t ditch Anamoe or Tyzone just yet Although it was a tough weekend to find winners, the way the Rosehill track played allowed us to hone in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Australian Guineas, Newmarket Handicap nominations released Nominations have been released for three Group 1 races at Flemington this autumn, with the Australian Guineas (1600m), Newmarket Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Four Moves Ahead in good shape for Light Fingers Stakes One of the most competitive editions of the Light Fingers Stakes is set to be run at Royal Randwick on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Grant Williams flying solo as WA vaccine mandates kick in Grant and Alana Williams have dissolved their powerhouse training partnership as new vaccination mandates take effect in Western Australia this … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 1, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Will Power on turf mission in Thursday’s Chinese New Year Cup Douglas Whyte hopes the timing is right with Will Power when his dirt specialist makes the switch for turf riches … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Spirit Of Baz rekindles fond memories at Ellerslie The win of progressive stayer Spirit Of Baz at Ellerslie on Sunday brought back some fond memories for those associated … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Saint Alice provides welcome boost for Williams stable Promising mare Saint Alice demonstrated she will be a force to be reckoned with in her upcoming assignments when she … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bosson hoping for perfect Derby trial at Te Rapa Leading rider Opie Bosson is putting in the hard yards as he gets set to ride Group 1 Vodafone New … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Grafton racing preview, betting tips & odds – Tuesday 2/2/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Tuesday’s race meeting at Grafton in New South … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Orr Test To Start Crosshaven’s Autumn Three-year-olds have had a good record in the Orr Stakes this century and Tom Dabernig is hoping his under-rated galloper … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Barrier Crucial To Dame’s Sprint Return The barrier draw will be a key factor in determining whether Dame Giselle kicks off her latest campaign in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Stony Creek horse racing tips & best odds – Tuesday 2/2/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Tuesday’s race meeting at Stony Creek in Gippsland, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago The Harrovian On Target For Futurity The Harrovian left Victoria as a benchmark 58 winner but returns as a genuine contender for the Group One Futurity … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Top 10 horses to watch at Autumn Racing Carnival 2021 HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at the top 10 hottest prospects to look out for in the major events at this … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: WA racing on hold as Perth goes back to 2020 The Punt Drunk team take a look back at the big news coming our of the weekend, including Perth’s emergency … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Poon and Lui combine with Glorious Dragon to snare Centenary Vase Handicap Glorious Dragon has avenged defeat in the 2020 Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) by denying Exultant a third win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago South Islander goes close to massive Cup upset Over the 147-year history of the Wellington Cup, the famous Trentham two-miler has witnessed any number of upset victories, but … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Local galloper impresses at Pukekohe Local runner El Tirador provided a dashing display on his home track at Pukekohe on Sunday when he strode home … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sinarahma set for another Group One target Although he enjoyed a wonderful day at Trentham on Saturday, trainer Allan Sharrock was left with a niggling feeling of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Trainer Pascoe in first metropolitan win Trainer Troy Pascoe got his first city winner and apprentice Adin Thompson his first double when Mishani El Lobo won … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fall mars winning day for jockey Marquand Jockey Tom Marquand has been sent to hospital for further tests after showing signs of concussion following a race fall … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jungle Edge provides Darose a career high Jade Darose has landed a career highlight when she piloted Jungle Edge to victory in the Listed WJ Adams Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Super Seth returns in style in Group 3 Manfred Stakes Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth has made an impressive return to win the Group Three Manfred Stakes in wet conditions … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Standout outguns Expressway Stakes rivals The Gerald Ryan-trained Standout has signalled he will be a sprinting force this autumn with an outstanding return to win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Staying trip ideal for Bjorn Baker mare She’s Ideel has stepped up to 2000 metres for the first time at Randwick and shown it is where her … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Heat, rain put stop to provincial meetings Oppressive heat has forced the Newcastle meeting to be called off before a race was run, while rain has ended … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cool Chap completes big week for Heathcote Trainer Robert Heathcote completed a big week when Cool Chap made it successive wins at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller unveils Group 1 ambitions for Subpoenaed The well-backed Subpoenaed has made an impressive return to racing at Randwick and will be given her chance in better … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Just Benjamin digs deep for Caulfield win After a luckless Australian debut, Just Benjamin has led throughout to give connections a win in the Mal Seccull Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mildred returns with Chairman’s Stakes win The Grahame Begg-trained two-year-old Mildred has made a winning return to claim her second stakes win in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Diamond Effort revels in wet at Caulfield The Clinton McDonald-trained Diamond Effort has lived up to her wet-track pedigree to score an effortless win at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gresham ends a sequence of minor placings Trainer Chris Waller has continued his good run for the Star Thoroughbred syndicate with Gresham winning at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Everest winner in autumn training setback Star colt Yes Yes Yes will undergo veterinary tests to determine the extent of a leg injury which threatens his … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Maher makes clean sweep of juvenile races Co-trainer Ciaron Maher has an enviable arsenal of two-year-olds with Away Game and Prague cementing their respective Golden Slipper claims … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Shalwa to concentrate on easy summer races Impressive Eagle Farm winner Shalwa will miss the winter to concentrate on easier summer races after her Eagle Farm win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Heat puts paid to Newcastle race meeting Oppressive heat has forced the Newcastle meeting to be called off before a race was run … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vaucluse Bay salutes again at Caulfield Vaucluse Bay has recorded back-to-back Caulfield victories with a well-judged front-running ride by Linda Meech … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Uncle Frank gives stable plenty of options Toowoomba trainer Steve Kirkwood has plenty of options with smart two-year-old Uncle Frank after the gelding won at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nonconformist notches his first city win Progressive three-year-old gelding Nonconformist is set to get the chance in stakes company in the Group Two Autumn Classic after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Yes Yes Yes work schedule interrupted Star colt Yes Yes Yes has been found to have inflammation in a leg, putting a question mark on his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Darren Weir charged over jiggers Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir has been charged with possessing electronic devices and asked to show cause why he should … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The charge sheet for Weir, McLean, Kermond Details of charges issued by stewards to trainers Darren Weir and Jarrod McLean and stable employee Tyson Kermond … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Darren Weir’s feature wins Trainer Darren Weir’s major race wins … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nature Strip, Extra Brut among scratchings High-profile sprinter Nature Strip and Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut are among 11 Darren Weir-trained horses taken out of Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The jigger – what is it? A jigger sends an electrical shockwave through a horse in a bid to make it run faster … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ashlor out to press Oakleigh Plate claims Last-start winner Ashlor can show he is on track for a crack at the Group One Oakleigh Plate when he … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago All-Star Mile hopes for Mr Money Bags A benchmark race at Caulfield is the next step for Mr Money Bags in a campaign his connections hope will … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Stuart Kendrick cold on claim idea Trainer Stuart Kendrick has elected not to use a claiming apprentice on promising filly Winter Passage in her rematch with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago I Am chasing a Diamond start in Chairman’s Two-year-old filly I Am will put her Blue Diamond credentials on the line when she makes her debut in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Maloney can be rewarded for dedication Jockey Ryan Maloney can be rewarded for his dedication when he rides promising filly Iamican at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Golden Slipper test for Exceed The Stars Mark Newnham-trained stablemates Exceed The Stars and Blazing Miss will wear blinkers at Rosehill as they build to the major … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Moroney senses opportunity for New Zealand breeding industry Despite some tough times in the New Zealand thoroughbred breeding and racing industry at present, experienced bloodstock agent Paul Moroney … Read More USA horse racing news 5 years ago Gun Runner’s first foal born in Japan THE 2017 American Horse of the Year Gun Runner has produced his first progeny after a filly was born in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Old combo after city win with Say Haya Trainer Pat Duff is keen to give his friend Larry Olsen his first city winner as an owner/breeder with Say … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sunlight strolls home in Werribee jump-out Trainer Tony McEvoy is delighted with Sunlight’s winning jump-out at Werribee which shows she is on target for the Lightning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jedastar confirmed for Lightning Stakes Trainer Lloyd Kennewell has confirmed two-year-old filly Jedastar will take her place in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington with Chris … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Karaka day six starts on a bright note It didn’t take long for the action in the Karaka auction ring to match the heated temperatures outside on day … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dabernig would “be most surprised” if Weir is training after Friday LINDSAY Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir should be stood down following Wednesday’s raids on his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Derby winner returns at Taranaki The Cambridge stable of Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will be well represented in Saturday’s Taranaki Cup meeting, with a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago QRIC takes no action on Darren Weir The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will not take any immediate action against trainer Darren Weir and is waiting for any … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes race debut for Folk Dress He might be the two-year-old trainer of the moment but Matamata’s Jamie Richards isn’t convinced his debutante filly Folk Dress … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Five Victorian trainers face inquiry over cobalt charges Father and daughter training partners Terry and Katrina O’Sullivan, Monica Croston, Matthew Leek and Trevor Andrews have been charged with … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx to have second barrier trial Winx and Redzel will once again compete against each other in a barrier trial before they head in different directions … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Unbeaten Eurack set for Caulfield return on Saturday After winning her only three starts, Cranbourne-trained mare Eurack makes her Caulfield debut in the Ladbrokes Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Exceltic to give guide on Slipper chances in Canonbury Stakes Gary Portelli has trained one Golden Slipper winner and will gauge his prospects of a second when Exceltic makes his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Caulfield tips & form for Saturday February 3 IT is Group 3 Manfred Stakes Day (1200m) at Caulfield this weekend and Horse Betting has taken a look at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Racing Victoria place hold on all prize money won by Tony Vasil Caulfield trainer Tony Vasil has agreed to any prize money percentage won to be held by Racing Victoria to continue … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Townsville tips & full form for Friday, February 2 THE sunshine state’s racing focus will almost solely be on Townsville on Friday as the popular venue hosts a strong … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Levi Kavanagh relying on debutante Queen’s Authority at Caulfield Levi Kavanagh has had to scratch Kentucky Breeze from the Manfred Stakes but the trainer believes Queen’s Authority can run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Canberra Friday afternoon form & tips, February 2 THE nation’s capital is back hosting racing this Friday and we’re looking forward to what’s on offer in the ACT … Read More Australia horse racing news, USA horse racing news 6 years ago More Americans attending the Melbourne Cup than ever An annual study into the economic impact of the Melbourne Cup has observed a doubling of North American attendees between … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blinkers on for Logan River at Caulfield The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Logan River will have blinkers on in a race for the first time when he resumes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Canterbury Friday night tips & form, February 2 CANTERBURY is back this Friday night and no-one does showtime underlights quite like Sydney. Let’s get stuck into the race … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago First seasons sire Ghibellines in high demand at Karaka White Robe Lodge’s resident stallion Ghibellines has got off to a roaring start at Karaka, with his first crop of … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Track recorder holders Championship & D’Bai go head to head at Meydan Thursday’s fourth Meydan Racecourse fixture of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival is undoubtedly the best so far, with not … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wallace turns back clock with Cossie contesting Brisbane 2yo John Wallace and Larry Cassidy will revive memories of the 1994 Melbourne Cup when they combine with Cossie at Doomben … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Vatly improved Janszoon to start in 3rd race in 4 weeks at Meydan In a short amount of time, lightly raced Janszoon has made a name for himself at Meydan. The grey son … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Centenary Sprint winner DB Pin to contest Golden Shaheen on dirt One of the top sprinters in Hong Kong, DB Pin has his connections Dubai dreaming after an excellent neck victory … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Local favourite Ertijaal on track to defend G2 Meydan Sprint title Ertijaal, one of the most popular horses in local training, is progressing exceptionally well for conditioner Ali Rashid Al Rayhi … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Willi Willi chasing back-to-back city wins at Caulfield Trainer Craig Widdison is expecting Willi Willi to make his presence felt again when the gelding steps to 2000m at … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Group 2 winner Championship returns to defend G2 Al Fahidi Fort Multiple Group 2 winner Championship has done little wrong at Meydan and trainer Ahmad bin Harmash would like that to … Read More France horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Talismanic next start undecided but Dubai World Cup confirmed Certainly one of the most eye-catching horses in training, Godolphin’s emblazoned bay Group 1Breeders Cup Turf champion Talismanic is looking … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Surprise 2yo winner Gallagher now on Matamata Slipper path Gallagher delivered a pleasant first-up surprise at Pukekohe for part-owner and trainer Jacob McKay. The juvenile finished runner-up behind the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Boomwaa getting back to best now with Ben Currie training Sprinter Boomwaa is getting close to his outstanding early form since being switched to trainer Ben Currie at Toowoomba … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Flying Feet needs to perform to continue on to NZ Derby A Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) start is on the line for Flying Feet at Matamata on Friday. The … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Pakenham Thursday night market movers, February 1 PAKENHAM night racing is back this Thursday and despite there being a big gap between the markets opening and the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Switch to weight for age only improves Tommy Tucker’s hopes A switch to weight-for-age conditions could see Wingatui galloper Tommy Tucker finally snare success in the Group 3 White Robe … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago The Westbury Club pinhooking syndicate enjoy profitable Karaka Westbury Stud launched a new pinhooking syndicate under their The Westbury Club banner last year and the inaugural syndicate was … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Rockhampton firmers & drifters for Thursday, February 1 RACING today in Queensland is at Rockhampton and a huge number of runners have firmed in heavily ahead of the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Waikato Stud leading vendor Karaka Yearling Sales book 1 Champion vendor Waikato Stud enjoyed another outstanding week at Karaka and met with a welcome pleasant surprise along the way … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Tracey Preston confident King Of Smarts will perfom on NZ debut Tracey Preston is expecting the well-travelled King Of Smarts to give a strong account of himself in his New Zealand … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Blanco Belle to contest prelude ahead of G1 NZ Oaks Blanco Belle will take another step toward her Group One autumn goal when she makes an appearance at her home … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Muswellbrook market movers for Thursday, February 1 MUSWELLBROOK racing returns this Thursday and a great card of racing awaits. Horse Betting has delivered the tips for the … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Kilmore market movers for Thursday, February 1 KILMORE is one of two key Victorian meets this Thursday afternoon/night and the punters are getting the beaks wet early … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chautauqua back to his old self in trial Chautauqua is likely to make his reappearance in a Group Two race at Caulfield rather than the Lightning Stakes a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sydney to hold world’s richest turf race Randwick will host the world’s richest race on turf worth $10 million with The Everest, a 1200m-sprint, to be run … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Payne almost bags Sandown double The lack of seasoning over a staying trip for Thunder Connection has cost Andrew Payne a winning double at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The world’s richest thoroughbred races With the announcement of a $10m sprint race to be held at Randwick, find out where it sits in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Currie looking forward to Hey Doc return Caulfield Guineas placegetter Hey Doc is one of several talented three-year-olds set to make their return in the Group Three … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jim Byrne showcases his ability Jim Byrne has shown why he would be a big loss to Brisbane racing if he accepts an overseas contract … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Eshtiraak stakes Diamond claims at Sandown Eshtiraak has put his name forward as a potential Blue Diamond Stakes contender with a fighting win at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Caulfield swan song for retiring Gauci Darren Gauci will ride competitively for the final time at Caulfield before starting a new phase of his career as … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NSW bush trainer McCarney outed for cobalt Wellington trainer Garry McCartney will spend 15 months away from racing after being disqualified for cobalt offences … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Star pair in strong raceday gallop Star Brisbane gallopers Too Good To Refuse and Cylinder Beach have worked solidly between races at Doomben in the lead … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Friday night racing at Moonee Valley with free tips, February 3 WE love bet on Friday night and Moonee Valley is back with a quality eight-race card which includes the Inglis … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller starting quest for elusive Coolmore Trainer Chris Waller has won more of half the Group One titles available in Sydney and his team for the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Will The Everest climb to the top of the Australian racing ranks? RACING NSW and the Australian Turf Club have launched The Everest, which will carry a purse of $10 million to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jukebox out to press Blue Diamond claims Debut winner Jukebox will be out to stamp himself as a genuine Blue Diamond Stakes contender when he lines up … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lindsay Hatch in form for biggest win Trainer Lindsay Hatch has had five winners from his past nine runners but he believes his biggest win could be … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Randwick to host $10m sprint race annually A new race called The Everest worth $10 million will be held annually at Randwick, making it the world’s richest … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Chevalier out to give Feek Racing another staying success THE fledgling training partnership of David and Coral Feek could receive a big boost on Friday night as the duo … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dwayne Dunn buoyant about Chautauqua Jockey Dwayne Dunn says Chautauqua has shown him he can be a force in the autumn after riding him in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Three interstate runners in Hobart Cup The Darren Weir-trained Big Duke is one of three interstate runners among the field of 10 for the $200,000 Hobart … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago From Within on track for Riesling Stakes Trainer Chris Waller will give From Within a chance to stake her claims for a Golden Slipper start after a … Read More View the full article

Kim Weir, former major gifts fundraiser at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, has joined Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) as Director of Strategic Growth. Weir will work closely with Dr. Erin Sisk, Co-Founder of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, and the THS Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement a strategic growth plan for the Saratoga Springs-based impact sector organization. Weir duties will include development the THS fundraising strategy and expanding the engagement of the organization's herd of retired racehorses through therapy and program utilization “I am certain that our team will immediately benefit from Kim's diverse business background, successful fundraising skills and her deep relationships across the Thoroughbred industry” said Dr. Erin Sisk. “Kim's understanding of the racing landscape and personal commitment to sharing the gift of horses with all who need them, will provide our young and growing organization with an invaluable new asset to help us realize our bold vision for the countless lives we can heal and help with the therapeutic benefits of our horses.” Weir also served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association in Washington, DC. The San Diego native graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Spanish and International Relations and received her M.B.A from the Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. She and her husband, Bob, moved to Saratoga Springs from the Washington D.C. area in 2018. The post Weir Appointed Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Director of Strategic Growth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Derby is not just any race. It is the pinnacle of American horse racing from virtually every angle: breeding, owning, training, riding and yes, even betting (who doesn't want bragging rights for picking the winner?). And the Derby race/event has grown to such importance for the entire industry (the hoopla around the Derby as an event got bigger in the preceding years even while horse racing has been struggling), that its import flows far beyond the private parameters of ownership of Churchill Downs, Inc. Derby day is an industry-wide event even though it is run by a private entity. And herein emerges the problem that begs for a resolution. The owners of horses trained by Bob Baffert, in refusing to switch barns in order to get their horses eligible to the Derby race, are, in essence, calling out the management of the Derby race by Churchill and boycotting the race. I write this from the perspective of years of graduate study in political economy during my Ph.D. work. These owners have made (and undoubtedly not deliberately so) a huge first step in challenging the balance of power in the industry between owners/breeders and the racetracks. Churchill, in arbitrarily extending the ban on their trainer and shortening the time for the required transfer of their horses from their chosen trainer to someone else (the transfer date was conspicuously set days before the Robert Lewis prep race at Santa Anita), had, apparently gone too far. Churchill was intrinsically questioning both the owner's management and judgment in the care of their horses. The owners, in turn, by not transferring their horses to another trainer and thus choosing not to run in the Derby, are questioning the management of the Derby race itself by Churchill Inc. The implications from this small group of owner's decisions go far beyond themselves, their trainer and Churchill itself. Not only are these owners challenging Churchill's authority to interfere with the management and use of their property rights, by boycotting this year's Derby, they are preventing (again not deliberately) the breeders of the horses in question from participating in the Derby. This battle of the power of Churchill Inc. over the Derby race with these owners has rippling effects on the breeding industry itself. You breed a top horse, it gets sold and then doesn't get to participate in the Derby because of a battle between Churchill Inc. and a specific trainer that leads to the owners withholding the horse. This situation needs to be resolved. And the power of Churchill Inc. over a race that is now, de facto, an industry race (while proprietary to Churchill Inc.) needs to be curbed so that any similar situation doesn't re-occur. Decisions directly impacting the Derby race need to be subject to countervailing power by the key interest groupings in the industry-with representatives actually in the boardroom concerning key decisions on the Derby race. Such arrangements are not uncommon in business. Even the trainers do not have a voice regarding their own eligibility and seemingly arbitrary decisions regarding their participation. The Derby is the Derby because everyone wants to run their top horses if they are ready for the race. As soon as capable, top horses are not put on the path to the Derby, the race can lose its significance before too long. The Derby race is too important to the industry to be allowed to be run without Industry-wide input to assure its continued impact. –Armen Antonian Ph.D The post Letter To The Editor: Armen Antonian appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Dr. Dana Stead, DVM, has been named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian, according to Churchill Downs Wednesday. In this role, Stead will provide veterinarian support and oversight at all CDI-owned racetracks including at Churchill Downs. Stead joins CDI's Equine Medical Director Dr. William Farmer, DVM, supporting equine safety at the Company's Thoroughbred and Standardbred racetracks across the U.S. Stead will begin his new role on Feb. 5. “I look forward to working together with the horsemen and women across all of CDI's properties and am dedicated to promoting and ensuring the well-being and safety of each of our equine and human athletes,” said Stead. With over 16 years in equine veterinary medicine, Stead also was the owner and operator of his own veterinary practice, serving multiple California-based racetracks, including Santa Anita Park and Del Mar. During that period, his responsibilities ranged from conducting pre-race examinations, emergency triage and serving as the racing veterinary supervisor for 25,000 races, with over 200,000 starters. Stead, who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, has also been a member of the Breeders' Cup veterinary team for 14 of the last 15 years. The post Dana Stead Named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bob Ehalt analyzes the lineup for the Feb. 3 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.View the full article

Following a recommendation from its Furosemide Advisory Committee (FAC), the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Board of Directors approved $773,500 in grant funding for three scientific studies on the use of furosemide (also known as “Lasix”) to be conducted over the next two years by the Nationwide Children's Hospital, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington State University, HISA said in a Wednesday release. The studies will examine the 48-hour period before the start of a Covered Horserace, including the effects of furosemide on equine health and the integrity of competition. Researchers will be required to present final reports on their findings to the FAC on or before Jan. 31, 2026. “The Furosemide Advisory Committee is grateful to the expert researchers who responded to our request for proposals and look forward to partnering with Nationwide Children's Hospital, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington State University on this important research,” said FAC Chairman Dr. Scott Palmer, VMD. “The lifelong health and well-being of Thoroughbreds is our top priority. This work will help ensure we have policies in place to safeguard these remarkable animals and the integrity of the sport.” Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, HISA is required to fund scientific research on the topic of furosemide to inform the FAC's future recommendations to the HISA Board on whether and how to amend their existing furosemide regulations. A request for proposals was issued by HISA in August 2023. Out of those submitted, the following were recommended by the FAC and approved: Examining Associations Between Furosemide Treatment & Racehorse Health and Welfare Principal Investigator: Amanda Waller, Bsc, PhD, Research Scientist, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital This study will examine the effects of race day furosemide treatment on the health and welfare of Thoroughbreds as well as their long-term racing performance. An analysis will be conducted to assess the association between pre-race furosemide administration and fatal injury, while also comparing the performance metrics–including lifetime earnings, career length, lifetime starts, starts per year, placings and average speed figures–of horses that raced exclusively on furosemide as 2-year-olds and horses that did not receive furosemide as juveniles. Effects of Repeated Furosemide Administration on Electrolyte Homeostasis and Bone Density in Healthy Adult Exercising Thoroughbreds Principal Investigator: SallyAnne L. DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM., Clinical Assistant Professor, Large Animal Medicine, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine This study will examine the effects of repeated furosemide administration on electrolyte homeostasis, parathyroid response and urinary electrolyte excretion in exercising adult Thoroughbreds. The study will also examine the effects of repeated administration on bone density and strength using minimally invasive methods of measurement, including DEXA scan and OsteoProbe. Does Pre-Race Administration of Furosemide to Thoroughbred Racehorses Prolong Their Racing Careers? Principal Investigator: Warwick Bayly, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University This study will examine the impact of severe exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) on horses' careers and the health of the racing industry more broadly. In doing so, the study will assess whether regular furosemide treatment is associated with more career starts and greater longevity and the impact of banning furosemide for 2-year-olds on the duration of their careers and number of lifetime starts. The study will also seek to determine the extent to which severe EIPH impacts the number of subsequent starts, the periods between them and, when applicable, the time between the diagnosis of severe EIPH and retirement. The post HISA To Fund Three Scientific Studies On The Use of Furosemide appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Wild Bull has a hard act to follow ahead of his debut at Ascot Park on Thursday. The three-year-old is a full brother to Wildwest (pictured above) who made one of the most impressive debut victories seen in Southland in recent history when he scored by more than 12 lengths in his first outing at Winton in 2019. Like Wildwest, Wild Bull is trained by Lauren Pearson and he will be driven by Brent Barclay. Wildwest was exported to Australia after his first win and has since been a Group 1 winner and won 15 from 51 starts, earning over half a million dollars. While it would be nice to see a repeat of what his big brother did, Pearson is keeping her feet well and truly on the ground ahead of three-year-old’s debut. “He is a nice horse but race day is another step up from what he has been doing at the trials,” the trainer said. “Most of his trials have been good, initially Brent wasn’t thrilled with his last one but when he went back and looked at the replay he was happy with it.” “Fingers crossed he can do everything right on Thursday.” Wild Bull will clash with his stablemate Duke Of Scotland in race 8 on Thursday. Duke Of Scotland looks to be getting close to a win following consistent efforts in his last three starts. How the race plays out early for the four-year-old, who follows out a roughie from barrier 2 on the second row, could be crucial to his chances of scoring a deserved win. “He has worked good this week, two on the second row probably isn’t the best,” Pearson said. “He would probably have been better off drawing wider on the front row than there.” “Hopefully he can get a bit of luck.” Nathan Williamson takes the reins behind Duke Of Scotland, while Pearson and Barclay also combine with Without Comparison in race 6. The mare produced the best performance of her career so far when sitting parked and toughing out an impressive last start win at Winton. The four-year-old steps up in class to race more hardened competition in Thursday’s Gold Chip Final, but she does so while he form is on an upward trajectory. “Fingers crossed she does everything right, it is not a big field so hopefully that should help her,” Pearson said. “One thing is that she does try hard when she goes out there.” Pearson also lines up Nek Delight in race 2, with Sarah O’Reilly to do the driving. The mare has drawn in the same awkward spot in barrier eight as she did in her last visit to Ascot Park. “I think in three of her last four starts she has drawn wide,” Pearson said. “She always seems to be last and trying to run on from there.” “It could be the same on Thursday, she just needs a draw.” View the full article

Jonny Turner’s selections for Invercargill. Race Jonny Turner Racing Journalist Race 1 4.43pm 3 Durrant 7 Franco Huntington 5 Warrior Easton 6 Nyla Race 2 5.08pm 5 American Mac 1 Franco Cornel 7 Magic Sign 3 Eddie James Race 3 5.34pm 6 Moonlite Dream 2 Advance Party 5 Woodlea Jewel 1 Ideal Double Race 4 5.59pm 4 Haley Robyn 5 Get Kraken 1 I’m Watching You 6 Superfast Race 5 6.24pm 3 First Light 4 Northview Street 7 Sidorova 1 Vanessa Marie Race 6 6.49pm 3 Bill Bootit 1 Madison’s Moon 4 Jaccka Baylis 8 Without Comparison Race 7 7.14pm 6 Bluto 7 Brookies Player 8 He’s A Meister 4 Quaddie VC Race 8 7.47pm 4 Wild Bull 10 Duke Of Scotland 1 Montage 3 Vincent Prince View the full article

Milton Harris has been ruled not to be a “fit and proper person” to hold a trainer's licence in written reasons issued by the British Horseracing Authority's Licensing Committee. The Warminster handler was found to be in multiple breaches of his licence conditions, with the BHA citing his “misconduct in his dealings with others, including fellow licence holder Mr Simon Earle” and “concerns in respect of safeguarding arising out of MH's conduct with young persons employed at his racing yard”. Harris, who had an enforced absence from the training ranks between 2011 and 2018 due to financial issues, also admitted to being in breach of conditions which were imposed on his licence upon his return. Harris reportedly failed “to be candid in his dealings with the BHA in respect of those breaches, particularly when the BHA was seeking to provide opportunities for MH to remedy those breaches”. In the wake of the ruling, BHA director of integrity and regulatory operations, Tim Naylor said, “Racing is a sport that works hard to provide a safe and welcoming space for all and the ruling of the Licensing Committee in this case sends a clear message that those in positions of authority in our industry must act in a way that upholds these values. “We are grateful to the committee for their time in considering this matter and also to those who came forward to share their experiences of Mr Harris and gave evidence at the hearing. “Some of the details in the Licensing Committee's decision make for extremely uncomfortable reading. Mr Harris's behaviour over a prolonged period of time fell a long way short of what we expect of a licensed person and, as the committee found, would cause damage to racing's reputation if allowed to continue without repercussion. “We are, therefore, pleased with the panel's finding that Mr Harris is not a fit and proper person to hold a licence. “As is clear from the decision, the BHA's concerns ranged across a number of very serious issues. One of these concerns related to safeguarding. The BHA takes its safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and, as demonstrated by its bringing this case before the Licensing Committee, will do everything within its powers to ensure that those working in our sport do so in an environment befitting what should rightly be expected by them and, in the case of young people, their parents or guardians upon taking a job in the sport. “The BHA recently published an updated Safeguarding and Human Welfare Strategy, which built on our existing policies and seeks to protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in the sport. “As always, we would encourage anybody who feels they have been subjected to or witnessed inappropriate behaviour in our sport to contact us. The BHA's Code of Conduct clearly establishes the standards that everyone involved in racing is expected to uphold and we will never turn a blind eye to concerns raised about conduct which may fall below these standards.” Harris described himself as “disappointed” by the verdict, with a further response planned in the coming days. “I've just seen the decision of the committee and I'm obviously disappointed,” said Harris. “My immediate priority is to look after the horses, owners and long-serving staff here and in the immediate that will be my sole focus. I will make a statement [on the decision] in a few days' time.” The post Milton Harris Has Training Licence Withdrawn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby looks to keep his streak of winners going in the Feb. 2 Dubai Carnival session at Meydan Racecourse.View the full article