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What Eagle Farm Races Where Eagle Farm Racecourse – 230 Lancaster Rd, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 First Race 11:33am AEST Visit Dabble Racing will return to Eagle Farm this Saturday as the Brisbane Racing Club hosts a massive 10-race program. The track was rated a Soft 5 at the time of acceptances, but with more rain forecast for Friday and Saturday, it is expected that the surface will remain in the Soft range for the whole day. The rail will be in the +4.5m position for the entire circuit, with racing set to get underway at 11:33am AEST. Best Bet at Eagle Farm: Flag Hall Flag Hall returned from an 18-week spell with a dominant performance at Ipswich over 1100m, where the Lee Freedman-trained gelding led and kicked clear at the top of the home straight to run away with a 3.8-length victory. This son of Starspangledbanner has been given a tick-over trial between runs, which should ensure his race fitness is up to scratch after having four weeks off. After drawing barrier four, Boris Thornton should be able to push forward, find the rail, and receive the run of the race. With even luck in the final 300m, Flag Hall should prove too good once again. Best Bet Race 6 – #3 Flag Hall (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Lee Freedman | J: Boris Thornton (58kg) +270 with Picklebet Next Best at Eagle Farm: Evocator Barry Lockwood and Tahlia Fenlon will combine with Evocator for the second straight start as he seeks back-to-back wins to start this preparation. Last start, this five-year-old gelding was given a peach of a ride from Fenlon as she picked her way through the pack, and the galloper showed a blistering turn of foot to nab Differential in the final strides. This son of Divine Prophet has solid track (5:2-1-0) and second-up (4:2-0-1) records, and after such an impressive win, he looks like he is in for a big campaign this time in. Next Best Race 4 – #2 Evocator (2) 5yo Gelding | T: Barry Lockwood | J: Tahlia Fenlon (a3) (60kg) +400 with Neds Best Value at Eagle Farm: Brave Maso After gaining a run as the third emergency, Brave Maso will be out to put her underwhelming seventh-place finish at this track over 1200m first-up behind her when she rises to a much more suitable distance of 1400m second-up. Although Cejay Graham won’t be using her 1.5kg claim, the light weight of 52kg will allow this daughter of Cable Bay to push forward and hold the rail. The Natalie McCall-trained mare has a good record on wet tracks (11:1-5-1), and if more rain does fall and the track is Heavy, she will play a prominent role in the finish. Best Value Race 5 – #19 Brave Maso (1) 5yo Mare | T: Natalie McCall | J: Cejay Graham (a1.5) (52kg) +900 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Eagle Farm races Eagle Farm quadrella selections Saturday, April 6, 2024 2-5-14-19 7-10-12-13-14 3-4-8-14-15 1-5-9-15 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Estriella ridden by Blake Shinn wins the Sunlight Classic at Flemington. (Photo by Ross Holburt/Racing Photos) Following her triumph in last Saturday’s Listed Sunlight Classic (1100m), Estriella will forgo the Group 2 Arrowfield 3YO Sprint (1200m) at Randwick on April 13, opting instead for a direct entry into elite-level competition at the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes (1200m) at Morphettville on April 27. Ciaron Maher, the filly’s trainer, disclosed the strategic decision to Racing.com, stating, “I had a chat to (owner) Kevin (Payne) post-Saturday. “The timing, we do space her runs a little bit. South Australia have bolstered prize-money a little bit as well. “Two weeks and travel for the Arrowfield is probably a fraction tight for her. Probably a bit more likely (that we head to) the Sangster in Adelaide.” Estriella’s commanding performance in the Sunlight Classic propelled her to favoritism for the Arrowfield Sprint, with trainer Maher commending her progression, remarking, “She’s very progressive. “She gets better with each run. You have to manage her action, even still, we are spacing her runs. “She trains at Fingal and when she’s in Sydney she trains on the beach there. The improvement she is making with every start, it’s pretty scary. Her best asset is she’s pretty well rounded.” Horse racing news View the full article

A year and a half after a last-to-first rally in the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1T) at Keeneland, Godolphin's world traveler Mischief Magic reappears at the Lexington oval to race April 6 in the $350,000 Shakertown Stakes (G2T).View the full article

Ashbrook Farm and Upland Flats Racing's Red Carpet Ready, a one-time Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopeful who found her best stride sprinting around one turn, will finally have her chance to taste grade 1 glory in the April 6 Madison Stakes (G1) at Keeneland.View the full article

Trainer Bob Baffert opted for Imagination and Wynstock for the Santa Anita Derby, leaving other nominees Wine Me Up and Maymun for another day.View the full article

The first Saturday in May will mark an anniversary for trainer Rick Dutrow. As much as everyone else in Thoroughbred racing associates the day with the Kentucky Derby (G1) for Dutrow there's something different tied to it.View the full article

If any trainer has a reason to develop Kentucky Derby (G1) Fever, it's Christophe Clement. View the full article

Attrition ridden by Beau Mertens winning the 2023 Group 1 Toorak Handicap at Caulfield. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Doncaster Mile had been the prime objective for Attrition under the guidance of trainer Mitchell Freedman at the outset of his autumn campaign. However, a setback following his first-up run in February has necessitated a shift in plans, redirecting the four-year-old to compete in the Group 3 Victoria Handicap (1400m) at Caulfield on Saturday. Following his disappointing performance, finishing last in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) on February 24, Attrition incurred a sprained fetlock, requiring a period of recuperation. Freedman attributed the injury to the condition of the track that day, expressing his concerns to RSN, stating, “I think running ten races and running your good horses as race eight, nine, ten of the day is not the way to play it. I would like to see those days reduced in the number of races run.” “The Caulfield track presented in great shape that day. It had good give in it, but after a number of horses had galloped over it, it presented a bit rough, and I think that may have been the reason he sprained a joint. “He’s always been a very sound horse and it was unfortunate he had the issue coming out of it.” As Attrition prepares for his upcoming race with jockey Beau Mertens aboard, Freedman outlined the tactical approach. “We’ll be riding him to be hitting the line. We won’t be putting any pressure on him in the first furlong or two, and we just want to see him rounding it off. “That will be a big tick going forward and then we can work out our plans going forward from there.” Horse racing news View the full article

Detonator Jack (yellow) will line-up in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile. Photo: Bruno Cannatelli Detonator Jack, although not among Ciaron Maher’s most acclaimed contenders, appears to be poised to excel in Saturday’s Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m), benefiting from conditions that suit his strengths. Darren Dance, owner of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock, expressed enthusiasm about the five-year-old’s prospects, stating to Racing.com, “He’s in great order, it’s very exciting to get into the Doncaster.” Highlighting Detonator Jack’s adaptability to various track conditions, Dance noted, “We’ve always believed he goes as good on wet as he does on dry, when he won The Gong it was pretty wet and he seemed to get through it well. “It’s a hard race to win but for once we have a decent gate (2), he’s got a low weight (52.5 kilograms) and it’s going to rain, so that’s three things in our favour.” Considering the potential impact of inclement weather, Dance added, “If it’s really wet there’ll probably be a few come out, a few that don’t go in it, so there might only be six-to-eight horses that can win the race on the day and he’s probably one of them.” “It’s not every day you get a $4 million race with a lot of things in your favour, so I don’t think there’ll be any excuses for him on the day.” 2024 Doncaster Mile Final Field 1. Think About It (15) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 57kg F: 52×31 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Tiare +1800 +400 2. Obamburumai (8) T: Keiji Yoshimura J: Damian Lane W: 55kg F: x1x31 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Discreet Cat (USA) Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN) +750 +190 3. Pericles (16) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 54.5kg F: 7526x Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Accessories +4000 +850 4. Militarize (4) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Purton W: 54kg F: 322×8 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Amerindia (GB) +1000 +250 5. Zougotcha (19) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 53.5kg F: 11×64 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +1700 +400 6. Golden Mile (1) T: James Cummings J: Jason Collett W: 53.5kg F: 47×39 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Calaverite +6000 +1300 7. Kovalica (12) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 53.5kg F: 04×05 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +1700 +400 8. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 52.5kg F: 3×713 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +1400 +340 9. Berkshire Shadow (13) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 52.5kg F: 5×653 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Angel Vision (IRE) +8000 +1700 10. Rustic Steel (7) T: Kris Lees J: Tom Sherry W: 52kg F: 61×83 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Deep Field Dam: Ten Carat Rock +8000 +1700 11. Attractable (5) T: Sara Ryan J: Reece Jones W: 51.5kg F: 08×21 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Affable +30000 +8000 12. Lady Laguna (10) T: Annabel Neasham J: Michael Dee W: 51kg F: 21211 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Overshare Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ) +1100 +280 13. Democracy Manifest (11) T: Chris Waller J: Jay Ford W: 51kg F: 16×44 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Flying Artie Dam: Slippery Satin +3300 +700 14. Phearson (24) T: Brad Widdup J: Ron Stewart W: 51kg F: 01×01 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Exosphere Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ) +20000 +5000 15. Loch Eagle (23) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 51kg F: 06812 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Song Street (IRE) +10000 +2000 16. Lindermann (22) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 136×8 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +1700 +400 17. Semana (17) T: Ciaron Maher J: Andrew Adkins W: 50kg F: 2112x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +3000 +650 18. Another Wil (21) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jamie Kah W: 50kg F: 1111x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Arohanui +300 -133.33 19. Celestial Legend (6) T: Les Bridge J: Tyler Schiller W: 49kg F: 115×5 Age: 3YO Color: Grey Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Sarraqa +500 +125 20. Southport Tycoon (20) T: Ciaron Maher J: Rach King W: 49kg F: 122×9 Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Colt Sire: Written Tycoon Dam: Ready to Rule (USA) +1500 +360 21. (1E) Nugget (9) T: Ciaron Maher J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 37×40 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +7000 +1500 22. (2E) Hinged (14) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 50kg F: 552×6 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Worthy Cause Dam: Tints +8000 +1700 23. (3E) Navajo Peak (18) T: David Payne J: TBC W: 52.5kg F: 074×0 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Territories (IRE) Dam: Ship Rock +15000 +3300 24. (4E) Palmetto (3) T: John Sargent J: Molly Bourke W: 51kg F: 03×77 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ghibellines Dam: Carolina Island (NZ) +30000 +8000 Horse racing news View the full article

Horse Racing on Thursday, April 4 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the best bets and provided free quaddie tips for the meetings at Gosford & Pakenham. Thursday Horse Racing Tips – April 4, 2024 Gosford Racing Tips Pakenham Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on April 4, 2024, check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. Horse racing tips View the full article

HISA released its inaugural Annual Metrics Report April 3. This report reflects HISA's ongoing commitment to accountability and the progress it has made toward promoting the safety of U.S. Thoroughbred racing's equine and human athletes.View the full article

Superstar sprinter Imperatriz. (Photo by Pat Scala/Racing Photos) Opie Bosson attributes Imperatriz’s ascent to the top of the sprinting ranks in the past year to her remarkable resilience, emphasising her ability to remain “niggle-free.” Trained by Mark Walker, the five-year-old star mare enters Saturday’s Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes (1200m) at Randwick with an impressive ten Group 1 victories, having suffered only one defeat since her last Sydney appearance in March 2023. Bosson, speaking to Racing NSW, highlighted Imperatriz’s remarkable consistency, stating, “She’s hardly missed a beat since then, she’s got a pretty good record.” He further elaborated on her physical condition, noting, “I just think she’s niggle-free. “She’s always had a lot of issues with her back but she’s overcome a lot of them with maturity and she’s got a bit stronger. She always puts in. The last two preparations have been pretty much faultless.” Anticipating the upcoming race, Bosson expressed confidence in Imperatriz’s ability to handle the unique challenges of the Sydney track “She’s got the form on the board. People are worried about the Sydney way around but I’m not too worried about that, she’s won that way around before back home. “My biggest query is if we get too much rain but she has won on a heavy track.” 2024 TJ Smith Stakes Final Field 1. I Wish I Win (4) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: James McDonald W: 58.5kg F: x23x1 Age: 5YO Color: Black Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Make A Wish (NZ) +260 -153.85 2. Private Eye (14) T: Joseph Pride J: Blake Shinn W: 58.5kg F: 062×2 Age: 6YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Al Maher Dam: Confidential Queen +2000 +380 3. Mazu (12) T: Joseph Pride J: Tim Clark W: 58.5kg F: 5×450 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Chatelaine +2500 +450 4. Coal Crusher (10) T: Joseph Pride J: Tyler Schiller W: 58.5kg F: 5452x Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Turffontein Dam: Media Academy +7000 +1300 5. Aft Cabin (8) T: James Cummings J: Zac Purton W: 58.5kg F: 03×94 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Shelters +1300 +260 6. Buenos Noches (15) T: Matthew Smith J: Ben Melham W: 58.5kg F: 094×2 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Supido Dam: Koi +5000 +900 7. Johnny Rocker (3) T: Nick Ryan J: Mark Zahra W: 58.5kg F: 2172x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Horse Sire: Jukebox Dam: Margene +2500 +450 8. Imperatriz (6) T: Mark Walker J: Opie Bosson W: 56.5kg F: 121×1 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Berimbau +200 -200 9. Bella Nipotina (11) T: Ciaron Maher J: Craig Williams W: 56.5kg F: 454×5 Age: 6YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Pride of Dubai Dam: Bella Orfana +1300 +260 10. Espiona (13) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 33×41 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Extreme Choice Dam: Dahooil (NZ) +1400 +280 11. Sunshine In Paris (7) T: Annabel Neasham J: Jason Collett W: 56.5kg F: 2x1x1 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Invader Dam: Zenaida (NZ) +700 +150 12. Cylinder (7) T: James Cummings J: Jamie Kah W: 56.5kg F: 016×0 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Exceed And Excel Dam: Circular +3300 +600 13. Magic Time (1) T: Grahame Begg J: Michael Dee W: 56.5kg F: 6×131 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Hellbent Dam: Time Awaits +1400 +280 14. Chain Of Lightning (2) T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman J: Damian Lane W: 56.5kg F: 10×07 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Mare Sire: Fighting Sun Dam: Magic Art +2500 +450 15. Willinga Beast (5) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 56.5kg F: 2×555 Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Snitzel Dam: Time Check (USA) +30000 +6600 Horse racing news View the full article

What Doncaster Mile Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, April 6, 2024 Prizemoney $4,000,000 Distance 1600m Status Group 1 Conditions Handicap 2023 winner Mr Brightside (2) | Ben & JD Hayes | J: Zac Purton (55.5kg) Visit Dabble The time-honoured Group 1 Doncaster Mile (1600m) takes top billing on a bumper 10-race program at Royal Randwick this Saturday afternoon. The $4 million prize has attracted a capacity field of 20, plus four emergencies, with the likes of Everest (1200m) winner Think About It and Japanese raider Obamburumai headlining what is sure to be a mouth-watering edition of Australia’s classic 1600m handicap. DONCASTER MILE 2024 ODDS After a breathtaking display in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude (1500m) at Rosehill on March 30, the Ciaron Maher-trained Another Wil has been crunched into favouritism as a +250 chance with online bookmakers. There is plenty of value on offer, however, with Group 1 Randwick Guineas (1600m) winner Celestial Legend on the second line of betting at +500. Obamburumai (+800) rounds out those in single digits, while Militarize (+1000), Lady Laguna (+1200) and Southport Tycoon (+1800) have gained early support at double-figure odds. 2024 DONCASTER MILE SPEED MAP The Brad Widdup-trained Phearson jumps from barrier 24 and only knows one way, and that’s to head forward. The Godolphin pair of Golden Mile (1) and Pericles (16) generally utilise their early speed, so expect them to be chomping at the heels of anything trying to cross to the rail. Lindermann (22) has shown early toe in the past, and Detonator Jack (2) has all the options from the inside draw under Tim Clark. Militarize (4), Celestial Legend (6) and Obamburumai (8) will be gaining economical runs in transit, while key market hopefuls like Southport Tycoon (20) and Another Wil (21) will need to make some early decisions to slot in for cover or risk being caught wide. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2024 Doncaster Mile. DONCASTER MILE 2024 PREVIEW & FORM With Sydney expecting plenty of rain this week, conditions will play a massive part in assessing how to bet into this ultra-competitive Doncaster Mile. The Les Bridge-trained Celestial Legend relished the Soft 6 surface in the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes (1400m) at Rosehill on February 24, dominating his rivals before claiming his first Group 1 success in a testing edition of the Randwick Guineas on March 9. The three-year-old has been put away since, with a barrier trial victory to keep him up to the mark for this event. The stable has oozed confidence throughout the campaign, and with 49kg on his back, watch for Celestial Legend to be storming through the wire in the 2024 Doncaster Mile. Obamburumai returns to Australia after a dominant victory in the Golden Eagle (1500m) on November 4 and appears primed to take on open company. With the Japanese raider being unraced since that event, this has been a major target for the Kenji Yoshimura-trained galloper. Damien Lane gets the ride this time, and with a soft run from barrier eight, Obamburumai should get every chance to make it back-to-back Australian victories. Militarize was excellent when bursting into the minor money against the older horses in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) on March 23. He improves sharply when racing on rain-affected surfaces and has never missed the frame on wet tracks (5:3-1-1). Hong Kong’s leading hoop, Zac Purton, is searching for back-to-back wins in this race after saluting aboard Mr Brightside, and punters should expect Militarize to be a major player. You can make a case for Semana at a massive price. The daughter of Winning Rupert was luckless in the Group 1 Coolmore Classic (1500m) on March 16, being forced to race wide without cover for a significant part of the 1500m journey. She has a tricky draw in gate 17, but with no weight on her back, Semana warrants respect in a wide-open Doncaster Mile. There is no knocking Another Wil, except perhaps the price. He may prove too classy and continue his winning ways, but with so many other betting propositions, he misses the top four. 2024 DONCASTER MILE SELECTIONS & BEST BETS Selections: 19 CELESTIAL LEGEND 2 OBAMBURUMAI 4 MILITARIZE 17 SEMANA $100 betting strategy $40 win #19 Celestial Legend @ +500 with Bet365 $30 win #2 Obamburumai @ +800 with Unibet $20 win #4 Militarize @ +1000 with Neds $10 win #17 Semana @ +3300 with PlayUp Doncaster Mile 2024 field 1. Think About It (15) T: Joseph Pride J: Chad Schofield W: 57kg F: 52×31 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Tiare +1800 +400 2. Obamburumai (8) T: Keiji Yoshimura J: Damian Lane W: 55kg F: x1x31 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Discreet Cat (USA) Dam: Pink Gerbera (JPN) +750 +190 3. Pericles (16) T: James Cummings J: Blake Shinn W: 54.5kg F: 7526x Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Accessories +4000 +850 4. Militarize (4) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Purton W: 54kg F: 322×8 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Amerindia (GB) +1000 +250 5. Zougotcha (19) T: Chris Waller J: Craig Williams W: 53.5kg F: 11×64 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Zoustar Dam: Fast Talker +1700 +400 6. Golden Mile (1) T: James Cummings J: Jason Collett W: 53.5kg F: 47×39 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Horse Sire: Astern Dam: Calaverite +6000 +1300 7. Kovalica (12) T: Chris Waller J: Tommy Berry W: 53.5kg F: 04×05 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Vitesse (NZ) +1700 +400 8. Detonator Jack (2) T: Ciaron Maher J: Tim Clark W: 52.5kg F: 3×713 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Jakkalberry (IRE) Dam: Red Delicious (NZ) +1400 +340 9. Berkshire Shadow (13) T: Ciaron Maher J: Declan Bates W: 52.5kg F: 5×653 Age: 5YO Color: Grey Sex: Gelding Sire: Dark Angel (IRE) Dam: Angel Vision (IRE) +8000 +1700 10. Rustic Steel (7) T: Kris Lees J: Tom Sherry W: 52kg F: 61×83 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Deep Field Dam: Ten Carat Rock +8000 +1700 11. Attractable (5) T: Sara Ryan J: Reece Jones W: 51.5kg F: 08×21 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: I Am Invincible Dam: Affable +30000 +8000 12. Lady Laguna (10) T: Annabel Neasham J: Michael Dee W: 51kg F: 21211 Age: 4YO Color: Bay Sex: Mare Sire: Overshare Dam: Catalina de Lago (NZ) +1100 +280 13. Democracy Manifest (11) T: Chris Waller J: Jay Ford W: 51kg F: 16×44 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Flying Artie Dam: Slippery Satin +3300 +700 14. Phearson (24) T: Brad Widdup J: Ron Stewart W: 51kg F: 01×01 Age: 6YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Exosphere Dam: Chateau D’yquem (NZ) +20000 +5000 15. Loch Eagle (23) T: Kris Lees J: Dylan Gibbons W: 51kg F: 06812 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Song Street (IRE) +10000 +2000 16. Lindermann (22) T: Chris Waller J: Zac Lloyd W: 50.5kg F: 136×8 Age: 4YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Lonhro Dam: Self Esteem +1700 +400 17. Semana (17) T: Ciaron Maher J: Andrew Adkins W: 50kg F: 2112x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Mare Sire: Winning Rupert Dam: Festivity +3000 +650 18. Another Wil (21) T: Ciaron Maher J: Jamie Kah W: 50kg F: 1111x Age: 4YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Gelding Sire: Street Boss (USA) Dam: Arohanui +300 -133.33 19. Celestial Legend (6) T: Les Bridge J: Tyler Schiller W: 49kg F: 115×5 Age: 3YO Color: Grey Sex: Colt Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Sarraqa +500 +125 20. Southport Tycoon (20) T: Ciaron Maher J: Rach King W: 49kg F: 122×9 Age: 3YO Color: Chestnut Sex: Colt Sire: Written Tycoon Dam: Ready to Rule (USA) +1500 +360 21. (1E) Nugget (9) T: Ciaron Maher J: TBC W: 51.5kg F: 37×40 Age: 7YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Siyouni (FR) Dam: Gemstone (IRE) +7000 +1500 22. (2E) Hinged (14) T: Chris Waller J: TBC W: 50kg F: 552×6 Age: 5YO Color: Brown Sex: Mare Sire: Worthy Cause Dam: Tints +8000 +1700 23. (3E) Navajo Peak (18) T: David Payne J: TBC W: 52.5kg F: 074×0 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Territories (IRE) Dam: Ship Rock +15000 +3300 24. (4E) Palmetto (3) T: John Sargent J: Molly Bourke W: 51kg F: 03×77 Age: 5YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ghibellines Dam: Carolina Island (NZ) +30000 +8000 Horse racing tips View the full article

Group 1 VRC Oaks winner Zardozi. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) In anticipation of Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick, the connections of the formidable filly Zardozi remain unfazed by the prospect of a quick turnaround. According to Darren Beadman, assistant to trainer James Cummings, “It was always in the back of James’ mind to have her in this race. “She does back up very quickly, she does like soft ground and she does run well over a trip. “She did win the Oaks over 2500 (metres) and was in a league of her own against the fillies. She is bucking her brand off.” Zardozi, a three-year-old under the Godolphin banner, showcased her resilience by winning the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) merely six days after an unplaced run over 1400m at Sandown. Similarly, her impressive triumph in the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) last spring followed a narrow defeat in the Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) just five days prior. Reflecting on Zardozi’s recent performance in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill, where she finished third behind Orchestral and Tutta La Vita, Beadman commented on the tactics employed by Nash Rawiller, who urged Tutta La Vita to take the lead earlier in the race. “They really stretched it out when Nash took off on Tutta La Vita,” Beadman observed. “Orchestral is obviously a very good filly and she had the mile-and-a-half run under her belt as well, so she was probably just a little more forward in her prep than our filly.” 2024 Australian Derby Final Field 1. Riff Rocket (10) T: Chris Waller J: James McDonald W: 56.5kg F: 131×1 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharoah (USA) Dam: Missile Coda +240 -200 2. Tom Kitten (3) T: James Cummings J: Adam Hyeronimus W: 56.5kg F: 6456x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Harry Angel (IRE) Dam: Transfers +700 +135 3. Ceolwulf (5) T: Joseph Pride J: Blake Shinn W: 56.5kg F: 266×6 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Colt Sire: Tavistock (NZ) Dam: Las Brisas (GB) +850 +160 4. Cap Ferrat (7) T: Chris Waller J: Nash Rawiller W: 56.5kg F: 376×2 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Snitzel Dam: C’est Beau La Vie +1800 +300 5. Ganbare (1) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Tim Clark W: 56.5kg F: 497×3 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: Maurice (JPN) Dam: Mardi +2000 +340 6. Immediacy (13) T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young J: Luke Currie W: 56.5kg F: 5111 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Tarzino (NZ) Dam: But Beautiful (IRE) +1400 +250 7. Wymark (14) T: Michael Freedman J: Tommy Berry W: 56.5kg F: 11112 Age: 3YO Color: Brown Sex: Gelding Sire: Savabeel Dam: Pasadena (NZ) +750 +140 8. Noisy Boy (8) T: Todd Howlett J: Jay Ford W: 56.5kg F: 256×0 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Real Steel (JPN) Dam: Northern Model +4000 +650 9. Glad You Think So (4) T: John Sargent J: Rachel King W: 56.5kg F: 7603x Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Colt Sire: So You Think (NZ) Dam: Gladwell +8000 +1300 10. Adagio (11) T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott J: Regan Bayliss W: 56.5kg F: 14212 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Pierro Dam: Abatha +12500 +2000 11. Zenmaster (9) T: Craig Carmody J: Chad Schofield W: 56.5kg F: 26489 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: American Pharoah (USA) Dam: Zenalicious +15000 +2500 12. Hooligan Tommy (12) T: John Sargent J: Jason Collett W: 56.5kg F: 332×5 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Ocean Park (NZ) Dam: Contrada (NZ) +10000 +1600 13. Saxon Brave (6) T: Daki Chujo J: Joshua Parr W: 56.5kg F: 132×4 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Gelding Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN) Dam: Manrose Hattan +30000 +6000 14. Zardozi (2) T: James Cummings J: Jamie Kah W: 54.5kg F: 310×1 Age: 3YO Color: Bay Sex: Filly Sire: Kingman (GB) Dam: Chanderi (GB) +180 -250 Horse racing news View the full article

Fallen jockey Stefano Cherchi. The horse racing world is grieving the loss of jockey Stefano Cherchi, who passed away due to injuries from a three-horse fall during a race in Canberra on March 20, 2024. The young 23-year-old Italian rider, known for his talent and popularity, suffered head trauma in the accident and was taken to the intensive care unit at Canberra Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, Cherchi sadly lost his life, leaving a sense of sorrow in the racing community. Fortunately, Shaun Guymer and Jeff Penza, the other two jockeys involved in the incident, sustained minor injuries. “The tragic passing of Stefano Cherchi at such a young age is extremely sad and words cant describe the deep sorrow our industry is feeling today. Stefano was extremely popular amongst his peers, and it will be hard for them to come to terms with his tragic passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends and as part of the racing family, we will do everything we can to support them in their immense grief,” said Mr Peter V’landys AM, Racing NSW’s Chief Executive. Cherchis journey in horse racing began when he moved to England as a teenager. His professional career kicked off in August 2018 with Casina Di Notte, as he quickly gained recognition and respect by securing 106 victories in the UK. A large part of Cherchi’s accomplishments were achieved while training with Marco Botti, a Newmarket-based trainer. Together, they secured 38 victories, showcasing Cherchi’s skills and dedication. In 2021, Cherchi experienced his best season in the UK, claiming 35 wins out of 283 rides. His hard work resulted in £266,278 in prize money, demonstrating his talent. In 2024, Cherchi made the move to Australia in search of opportunities and settled at Warwick Farm. He mainly worked alongside the Annabel Neasham stable, proving his flexibility and ability to adapt. Cherchi’s successes in Australia included wins riding Invasive under Neasham’s training at Orange and a surprising victory with Flying Bat under Robert Quinn’s guidance at Gosford despite odds of $61 with the leading racing bookies. Watch Stefano Cherchi Win On Flying Bat At Gosford The racing community mourns the loss of Cherchi. Confidential counselling services are available to racing industry participants in need of support at this time by contacting Racing NSW. Details about the arrangements will be shared once they are confirmed, allowing the racing world to honour a beloved jockey whose life ended tragically soon. Horse racing news View the full article

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Young rider Stefano Cherchi has died two weeks after suffering serious injuries in a fall at Canberra. He was 23.View the full article

A colt by Street Boss (hip 28), one of six to share the furlong bullet of :10 1/5 during the under-tack preview show Monday, topped the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale when bringing a final bid of $265,000 from Tracy Williams Wednesday at Lone Star Park. The Texas-bred juvenile, the first foal out of Gemmizell (Gemologist), was consigned by Pike Racing at Highlander. “To be honest, when we came here, we thought he would be one of the better ones,” said consignor Al Pike. “You never know if you're going to top the sale or not, but we thought he would be one of the better horses because he's shown that he was a pretty special horse at the farm.” Of the colt's final price, Pike admitted, “I wasn't expecting that kind of price. At any market, when you bring a horse who looks like he's the real deal, they usually bring some money. So I was very pleased that he showed up and did his job. And there were some very good judges of horseflesh here and they appreciated what we brought.” The dark bay colt was purchased for $72,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton July Sale. “[Trainer] Scottie Gelner picked him out as a yearling and he did a great job of picking him out,” Pike said. Pike Racing, which was bringing its first group of horses to sale from its new base at Highlander Training Center, sent eight horses through the ring Wednesday. The consignment was represented by four of the six horses to work the bullet furlong Monday. “This is our first year partnering with Highlander Training Center,” Pike said. “The facility has been good to us and, by the breeze show, you can tell they came from a good place. We broke all of these horses there and they came in here and did a good job. I'm very proud of our team at Highlander and all of the people involved there.” Pike continued, “I am from Texas and we try to bring a nice group here every year because this is home. We try to bring horses who fit this market and we think we did a pretty good job. These are all client horses, but luckily they sent us some nice horses and they performed well. And for the most part, they sold pretty well.” Hip 28 was one of three at the one-session auction to bring six figures Wednesday. Whispering Oaks Farm, Coteau Grove Farms, Jackpot Farm and Bill and Corinne Heiligbrodt teamed up to purchase a filly by Vino Rosso (hip 26) for $170,000 from AsmussenEquine.com and the same partnership returned later in the session to acquire a filly by Cinco Charlie (hip 49) for $100,000 from Asmussen Horse Center. From a catalogue of 130 horses, 64 horses sold for a total of $2,199,500. The average was $34,367 and the median was $24,500. With 49 horses reported not sold, the buy-back rate was 43.4%. At last year's Texas sale, 107 head sold for $3,470,500. The average was $32,435 and the median was $17,500. The buy-back rate was 35.9%. “It's like everything else, it is kind of hit or miss,” Pike said of the market at Lone Star Park Wednesday. “There were some new people here–there was some money for good horses. We were fielding calls from as far away as Kentucky and California on horses and they were watching their breezes. When you've got a good horse, it's hard to keep it a secret.” The post Street Boss Colt Tops Texas Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

At Keeneland, they take the safety of the horses and the jockeys very seriously, the reason why Dr. Stuart Brown was brought on board in 2020. As Keeneland's Vice President of Equine Safety, it is Brown's job to do whatever is necessary to protect the sport's competitors. Brown was this week's Green Group Guest of the Week on the TDN Writers' Room Podcast Presented by Keeneland and he gave our team a tutorial on all Keeneland is doing to promote safety. The effort includes the usage of StrideSAFE, which uses sensors to analyze the gait of horses and can find early signs of problems that can be avoided and should keep a horse off the racetrack while it recovers. At the upcoming Keeneland spring meet, all starters will be wearing the StrideSAFE sensors. “They're all wearing it when they race,” Brown said. “So, currently, the application is for every runner that competes at our meet will be carrying one of those sensors in the saddle towel. The idea is to use the technology and then to provide the information that can be used as the tool that then can kind of give direct feedback to the to the trainers and their veterinarians. The wearable technologies hold a lot of promise for us.” When asked about synthetic surfaces, Brown said the goal for Keeneland is to make their main dirt track as safe as any synthetic track. He also discussed efforts to keep jockeys healthy, both mentally and physically. “The University of Kentucky in conjunction with the UK health care professionals come here and help us on race day and then take metrics,” he said. “We're able to look at our riders and see from race one to race 11 how those riders are doing. And we've had really good engagement with the rider colony here about participating in those activities. They look at balance and reaction time and all those aspects sort of translate into safety. It's been really interesting to kind of look at the feedback that they've been able to get back from the riders and the types of things they are looking for.” In our breeding spotlight section, we took a look at the Coolmore stallion Echo Town and the WinStar stallion Constitution. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, Coolmore, 1/ST Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds, WinStar, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association and XBTV.com, the team of Randy Moss, Bill Finley and Zoe Cadman took a look back at the major races run last weekend, including the tour-de-force and redeeming victory turned in by Fierceness (City of Light) in the GI Curlin Florida Derby. They also looked ahead to the major races set to be run this weekend. Moss loves Impel (Quality Road) in the GI Ashland S. and Cadman loves Just F Y I (Justify) in the same race. That led to a friendly wager between the two. For the podcast video, click here. For the audio version, click here. The post Keeneland’s Dr. Stuart Brown 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

By Jonny Turner With two evenly matched horses, Tyler Dewe thinks race patterns could split his pairing of Jordy and South Seas Rock at Ascot Park today. The two pacers are set to start the first and second favourites for race 9, the meeting’s feature pace. Moving from standing start racing looks like a big advantage for Jordy who has missed away in several recent standing starts. After staging big recoveries in those recent runs in tougher fields, the ex-Canterbury pacer looks right up to winning today’s 2200m event. “The mobile should be a big help for both horses, but definitely for Jordy,” Dewe said. “Jordy has been flying lately, but he is his own worst enemy at times.” “He can miss away and sometimes he doesn’t fully concentrate on the job, but he has still been running great races.” “I thought his last run at Wyndham was a little bit plain but his work this week has been super and I am expecting him to run a very good race.” South Seas Rock was a dominant winner of his last start, as well as his last trial outing, at Ascot Park. Dewe has high hopes the pacer can show that kind of form he displayed at the Invercargill Cup meeting in January, when he returns to Ascot Park today. “He wasn’t quite ready a couple of starts ago, so I took him back to the trials and he trialled super,” the trainer said. “Last start, he got back but he was hitting the line as good as anything at Wyndham last weekend.” “He has worked super this week and I think he is back to where he was won on Invercargill Cup Day.” Though his horses are closely matched, Dewe thinks today’s race could play out in South Seas Rock’s favour. “I think the way this race might pan out, it should map for South Seas Rock.” “He has got gate speed and he can run time in front.” “He loves the track, he gets around it like a greyhound and he could run somewhere between 2.40-2.42 (for 2200m) and he will get home in about 56sec (last 800m).” “That should make it hard for horses at the back.” “And that is probably going to make it hard for Jordy.” “They are both really well and there isn’t much between them, it just looks like it could pan out for South Seas Rock.” Sarah O’Reilly takes the reins behind Jordy today while Hayden Chief Stipelas will be out to secure his first win in the sulky with South Seas Rock. That is if the reinsman doesn’t win with one of his three earlier drives at today’s meeting. Racing journalist Jonny Turner has had his eye on five horses who look well placed at Thursday’s Ascot Park meeting which will kick off a big month of harness racing in Southland. Haley Jaccka : A sharp 27.1sec final 400m split in her latest trial appearance at Ascot Park showed Haley Jaccka has the speed to make the most of her sweet draw in her debut on Thursday. The three-year-old has impressed in her recent trials, having finished in the first two in her last three appearances. Haley Jaccka clashes with Artmore who looks the early leader in the race and if she can handle her first mobile experience well, she could slot into a perfect spot behind the mare drawn beside her in barrier 3. Regardless of exactly where she finishes up, Haley Jaccka looks to have the game to make a big impact in her debut. Ward Lamon : After copping barriers 6, 13, 9 and 10, the number 2 draw looks a major luxury for this progressive three-year-old on Thursday. Ward Lamon has last been seen charging home out wide, firstly winning and then running second, in his last two starts at Wyndham. The pacer gets the relative luxury of stepping up into a one-win race, rather than straight into ratings company where he would have had to take on much more hardy types. Expect trainer-driver Kirk Larsen to have Ward Lamon schooled well enough to make use of barrier 2 and take plenty of catching. Louies Girl : This classy three-year-old clearly isn’t the best betting proposition of the Thursday given she is likely to start at red-hot odds. But most importantly, Louies Girl will be out to qualify for the Southern Oaks with another strong heat performance. With the speed she showed in her fresh-up win at Wyndham, the three-year-old should take a power of beating in what could be her last race before the Group Two final of the series. While some of her main rivals have taken different paths into the race, trainer Craig Ferguson has chosen a late qualifying run with his classy filly. Come final time, there may be queries on where those rivals are at but it should prove that Louies Girl will be on a one-way, upward trajectory when Diamonds Day arrives. Lorton Vale : At stages of his career, Lorton Vale hasn’t exactly looked the type worthy of much media attention. But the pacer has charged home from the rear in his last two starts after drawing barrier 8 on each occasion. Slotting into barrier 3 on Thursday looks a key factor for the pacer, as does slotting into a winnable race and field. Though far from any kind of racecourse certainty, Lorton Vale looks to get his winning shot this week. Jordy : Jordy drops significantly in grade on Thursday after roughing it with classy types in recent Country Cup races. Switching to a mobile event is a huge advantage for the pacer who has been making errors and then running big races recently. Somewhat ironically, Jordy stepped away in his last start and didn’t run as well as he did in some of his prior efforts. But I am willing to overlook that effort on a testing Wyndham track. With some gear changes and the big drop back in grade he faces on Thursday, I am expecting to see the real Jordy. View the full article

Paddy Campion has joined Paramount Sales, the operation announced Wednesday. Campion, who grew up on Dundrum Farm near Midway, Kentucky, graduated with a dual degree in Accounting and Spanish from the University of Kentucky in 2020. After University, Campion completed the Irish National Stud course in Co. Kildare, Ireland. Campion said, “Since graduation, I've held a role where I was able to use my Spanish in a business setting and also had the opportunity to get some skin in the game doing a couple of pinhooks and having a small consignment of my own. So when this opportunity arose. I was thrilled to build on these experiences and go full time into the business.” Paramount's Pat Costello added, “I've known Paddy all his life and have seen his passion for our business grow greatly over the last while. I believe he will be a great fit for our company.” The post Paddy Campion Joins Paramount Sales appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Visiting Italian jockey Stefano Cherchi has died from injuries suffered in a Canberra race fall late last month. View the full article

John Stewart of Resolute Racing is ready to go for his first Keeneland spring meet as an owner. He brings a trio of top graded stakes horses, sponsors two races, and is dreaming of a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) as the prestigious meet begins.View the full article

The 22nd season opener at Horseshoe Indianapolis will begin with a noon first post time Monday, but the racing action will pause at 2:30 p.m. with the Shelbyville racetrack positioned right on the line of totality of the solar eclipse. Patrons will be treated to local entertainment from Lindsey Flannery, Kitt Hammond, Nick Fischer, and Garry Lauziere and The Endless Summer Band. Giveaways include chairs, T-shirts, racing calendars, and viewing glasses, while supplies last, while equine artist Sally Mize will create a live portrait during the afternoon and fans of all ages will enjoy facepainting, strolling entertainment, and the Magic Mirror Selfie Station. All activities will pause at 3 p.m. until the eclipse comes out of totality. The Endless Summer Band resumes until 4 p.m. leading into the final two races of the day featuring Quarter Horse action. The racing program features eight races, including the $55,000 Total Eclipse of the Heart Overnight H. and the $55,000 Dark Side of the Moon Overnight H. Both events will be run at 5 1/2 furlongs and feature some of the best older Indiana horses in the state. “What a great way to kick off our racing season,” said Eric Halstrom, the track's vice president and general manager of racing. “We felt tying our season opener to the Total Solar Eclipse would be a unique way to showcase our racing program while providing a fun afternoon of activities during such a monumental day for Central Indiana. Our facility sits right on the line of totality, so it will be a popular area to watch the Eclipse.” The post Eclipse Features on Horseshoe Indianapolis Opening Day appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's 2023 annual metrics report shows advances in the implementation of national uniform practices, the building up of the HISA Portal, which contains a broad spectrum of equine treatment and other health records, and driving collaboration and cooperation across the industry, the organization said in a release Wednesday. “Our inaugural annual report reflects our journey toward a safer, fairer and more resilient future for horse racing,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “The success of HISA's programs relies on steady partnership among the tracks, trainers, riders, owners, veterinarians and state regulators who comprise the sport. Only by working together can we make Thoroughbred racing safer for its equine and human athletes.” The Annual Metrics Report provides stakeholders with key data collected in 2023 at 50 racetracks in 20 states as part of HISA's Racetrack Safety Program, which went into effect July 1, 2022. Highlights of the report include: accreditation visits to 21 tracks last year; creation of a centralized online database of horses and people involved in the sport, enabling treatment records and other information to be accessed by racetracks and officials across the country; a racing participant registration, which as of Dec. 31, 2023, had registered approximately 33,000 Covered Persons, 55,000 Covered Horses and 1,000 veterinarians actively involved in the daily and specialized care of equine athletes. Other highlights from the report: Racetracks operating under HISA's rules reported 1.23 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts in 2023. That rate is down from the rate reported by The Jockey Club in its Equine Injury Database (EID) in 2022 (1.25 per 1,000 starts) and is lower than the national rate reported in The Jockey Club's 2023 EID (1.32 per 1,000 starts). The Jockey Club's 2023 EID also shows that non-HISA tracks reported a rate of 1.63 racing-related equine fatalities per 1,000 starts. In 2023, HISA reported 4.40 crop rule violations per 1,000 starts, which is down from 5.09 violations per 1,000 starts in 2022. To read the complete report, click here. The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) is expected to release a separate annual report detailing metrics from the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program soon. The post HISA Releases Annual Metrics Report appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article