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Kertez made his stateside debut a winning one with a come-from-behind performance in the March 30 $200,000 Pan American Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

Lea Farms' Power Squeeze (f, 3, Union Rags–Callmethesqueeze, by Awesome Again) surged past favored Ways and Means (Practical Joke) in the final strides to upset the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks in Hallandale Saturday. The 11-1 shot rated just in behind pacesetting Into Champagne (Into Mischief), both of whom escaped the first-turn traffic jam that shuffled Ways and Means back in the pack. The favorite powered up the middle of the course to contest the pace midway down the backstretch and all the eyes were on her as she took the lead at the top of the lane, but Power Squeeze was closing relentlessly and reeled in that foe late to secure a 3/4-length victory. The time for the 1 1/16 miles was 1:44.19. An 11-1 upset by #1 POWER SQUEEZE in the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) Presented by FanDuel TV! The daughter of @LanesEndFarms Union Rags was ridden by @jockeydcenteno for trainer @RacingDelgado. Is this your #KentuckyOaks pick? pic.twitter.com/Vd6vzZuQsP — TVG (@TVG) March 30, 2024 Power Squeeze, a maiden winner in an off-turf special weight at Delaware last October, won the Cash Run S. by five lengths in her sophomore debut at Gulfstream on New Year's Day. She added a 2 3/4-length victory in the Feb. 10 Suncoast S. at Tampa Bay Downs last time out. Lifetime Record: 6-4-1-0. O-Lea Farms LLC. B-Forging Oaks Farm LLC (Ky). T-Jorge Delgado. The post Union Rags’ Power Squeeze Upsets the Gulfstream Park Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Warwick Farm Races Where Warwick Farm Racecourse – 2 Hume Hwy, Warwick Farm NSW 2170 When Monday, April 1, 2024 First Race 2:05pm AEDT Visit Dabble Easter long-weekend racing heads to Warwick Farm on Monday afternoon, where an ultra-competitive seven-race program awaits punters. The rail moves out +2m the entire circuit, and with no rain predicted to hinder proceedings, participants should anticipate a genuine Good 4 surface. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 2:05pm AEDT. Best Bet: Armed Forces Armed Forces was luckless on resumption on the Kensington circuit at Randwick on March 13 and should be able to make amends for followers in this 1300m maiden contest. The son of I Am Invincible was held-up with nowhere to go with 250m left to travel, and when finally getting clear galloping room, knuckled down to the task to be beaten by a half-length on the wire. That was over 1100m, and with the immediate step up in trip 1300m a major positive, Armed Forces should be burst downing the centre of the track when the whips are cracking. Best Bet Race 3 – #1 Armed Forces (3) 3yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Nash Rawiller (57kg) +180 with Unibet Next Best: Kandinsky Abstract Kandinsky Abstract had enormous expectations heading into the spring and simply never fired a shot in Stakes company. The Chris Waller barn elected to send the three-year-old to the paddock on the back of four unplaced efforts, and after 163 days off the scene, the son of Zoustar has returned on the back of two eye-catching barrier trials. Kandinsky Abstract should get every opportunity to make an impression from barrier two, and he needs to show something first-up on Monday, or it may be the ‘never again’ file for this guy. Next Best Race 4 – #10 Kadinsky Abstaract (2) 3yo Colt | T: Chris Waller | J: James McDonald (56.5kg) +260 with Bet365 Best Value: Green Shadows Green Shadows make his return from a 198-day spell, and although the four-year-old hasn’t won in almost two years, he has each-way claims in this BM78 contest. His best form has come first and second-up in his previous preparations, boasting a record of six starts for two wins and two more minor placings. Joshua Parr takes the reins aboard the gelding by Menari, and provided he can slot in somewhere mid-field with cover throughout the journey, Green Shadows should be right up to this level at his best. Best Value Race 5 – #10 Green Shadows (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: Joshua Parr (56.5kg) +900 with Neds Easter Monday’s Warwick Farm quaddie tips Warwick Farm quadrella selections Monday, April 1, 2024 2-6-10-11 2-4-6-7-10 1-5-6-8-9 1-3-4-6-8-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Victorian trainer Neil Dyer and Darwin-based jockey Aaron Sweeney celebrating a win last year in the Top End at Fannie Bay. Former Canberra jockey Sweeney rode Dyer’s five-year-old gelding Hettinger to victory in the Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at Alice Springs’ Pioneer Park on Saturday. Victorian trainer Neil Dyer will have a genuine contender as he strives to land the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) for the first time on March 7. Hettinger, a five-year-old gelding by I Am Invincible, completed preparations for the Red Centre’s biggest race by winning the $40,000 Chief Minister’s Cup (1600m) at weight-for-age at Pioneer Park on Saturday. That made it two wins from as many starts back in Central Australia after toppling BM76 opposition in the St Patrick’s Day Cup (1600m) on March 17. Kyneton-based Dyer, a regular visitor to the NT since 2008, has won three Darwin Cups, but the closest he has come to winning the Alice Springs Cup was in 2012, when Palmyra Boy finished third. After celebrating success in Alice Springs, Darwin and Katherine first up last year, Hettinger was always returning to the NT. The gelding had six starts in the Top End – prior and during the Darwin Cup Carnival – for two wins and two seconds before claiming the Katherine Cup (1700m) by 7.5 lengths. Hettinger returned to action in February, finishing unplaced at Moonee Valley (twice) and Hamilton. Sharing the lead with Terry Gillett’s nine-year-old gelding That’s Justified (Stan Tsaikos), Hettinger’s rider Aaron Sweeney pulled the trigger turning for home. That’s Justified ($4.40) wouldn’t go away before Hettinger ($4.80) hit the front at the 100m to seal victory in the Alice Springs Cup Carnival’s Day 3 feature by half a length, with Kym Healy’s $4.60 hope Taipan Tommy (Emma Lines) third. Gary Clarke’s $2.50 favourite Write Your Name (Jade Hampson), last year’s Alice Springs and Darwin Cup winner for previous trainer Dick Leech, didn’t give a yelp, finishing in fifth place. Meanwhile, Healy’s Noble Magnate (Lines) won it’s second race in four days with an outstanding performance in the 1200m weight-for-age, an important lead-up race before the $100,000 Pioneer Sprint (1200m) on March 6. Victory sealed a spot for the four-year-old gelding in Alice Springs’ second biggest race, but whether Strathalbyn-based Healy heads that way is a matter of conjecture despite the son of Magnus leaving some handy speedsters in his wake. After rolling 0-64 opposition (1100m) on Wednesday on his NT debut, Noble Magnate ($4) backed up on Saturday and settled fourth before Lines flicked the switch at the 400m approaching the home turn. Gillett’s $21 contender Brat (Tsaikos), who was among the early front-runners, led into the straight before Noble Magnate swooped along the fence at the 200m to seal victory by 2.8 lengths. Brat’s stablemate Great Buy (Sonja Logan), who shared the early lead, held on for third, while Clarke’s $2.60 favourite Kerioth (Jarrod Todd) was tailed off in fifth place in the seven-horse field. Noble Magnate was a 59-rater when he arrived in Alice, but he had two wins at Morphettville for previous trainers Richard and Chantelle Jolly. Horse racing news View the full article

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Horse racing on Sunday, March 31, will feature seven meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Stawell & Sha Tin (HK). Sunday Racing Tips – March 31, 2024 Stawell Racing Tips Sha Tin (HK) Racing Tips As always, there are plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans. Check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on March 31, 2024 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

Il Miracolo grittily defeats Tumbarumba in the $150,000 Ghostzapper Stakes (G3) March 30 at Gulfstream Park. View the full article

Apparently, Kentucky Derby (G1) fever is rampant in New York. According to candidates listed by NYRA's media and racing offices, there is an overflow field of 16 probable starters taking shape for the April 6 Wood Memorial (G2).View the full article

A seven-horse Godolphin contingent trained by Charlie Appleby is at Keeneland and preparing for upcoming graded stakes races.View the full article

Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables' Mindframe (c, 3, Constitution–Walk of Stars, by Street Sense), sent off the even-money favorite in his debut, more than lived up to the hype, earning 'TDN Rising Star' status with a 10-length romping victory Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The dark bay colt, a $600,000 KEESEP purchase, settled off the pace behind fractions of :21.92 and :44.44. When Irad Ortiz said go, he made eye-catching progress to grab the lead out of the turn and stormed home an unchallenged winner. One Sharp Cookie (Sharp Azteca) was second and Valued Cajun (Cajun Breeze) was third. The time for the seven furlongs was 1:21.72. O-Repole Stable & St Elias Stable. B-R Larry Johnson (Md). T-Todd Pletcher. The post Constitution’s Mindframe Romps in ‘TDN Rising Star’ Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Japanese star Forever Young ran his way into the Kentucky Derby (G1) field with a powerful victory in the UAE Derby (G2) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai.View the full article

Under jockey Edwin Maldonado, American Two Rivers Over defeats Walk of Stars by three-quarters of a length, with Isolate a nose back in third. View the full article

Tuz, a $7,000 purchase at the 2018 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, won the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan Racecourse.View the full article

Laurel River pulled the robbery in one of the richest races on earth when he romped by 8 1/2 lengths in the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) March 30 at Meydan Racecourse.View the full article

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What Sandown Lakeside Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Monday, April 1, 2024 First Race 1:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Public Holiday racing in Victoria travels to the Lakeside track at Sandown for Easter Monday action. The track has come out a Good 4 at the time of acceptances, and the rail comes out 8m the entire circuit. Keep reading for HorseBetting’s free Sandown racing tips, with action commencing at 1:10pm AEDT. Best Bet at Sandown: Pivot City Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) have always had a big opinion of Pivot City and in the quaddie opener he gets his chance to bring up an overdue win. The three-year-old colt has been racing in much tougher company than what he faces on Monday and hasn’t been beaten far in each of his three starts this time in. This isn’t the toughest BM64 going around by any means, and if Pivot City can unleash the turn of foot that saw him finish fifth beaten two-lengths behind Legacies and Vivy Air, it will be more than good enough to be winning. Best Bet Race 5 – #2 Pivot City (7) 3yo Colt | T: Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) | J: Blake Shinn (61kg) +100 with Neds Next Best at Sandown: Aztec State Aztec State looks to have a stack of ability, especially based on what he did during his initial campaign. The three-year-old got the better of the classy Roll On High on debut, and would go on to place in Listed company before heading to the paddock. He won a Flemington jumpout in fine style on March 22 in the lead-up to this, and if Aztec State is anywhere near his best, the son of Pierro should just be winning. Mark Zahra will hold a forward position from barrier four, and with a slick turn of foot, his rivals will not see which way he goes. Next Best Race 4 – #2 Aztec State (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Ben, Will & JD Hayes | J: Mark Zahra (58kg) +130 with Playup Next Best Again at Sandown: Farag Farag was a smart winner on the Hillside track on March 20 and repeat performance of what he put forward that day, should see him salute once more. The Aaron Purcell-trained stayer produced a stunning finish, despite being held up for a run at the top of the straight. Once he saw clear air, the six-year-old gelding picked off his rivals in style. Damian Lane sticks on board, and with a drop of 1.5kg at the weights, if Faraq can find clear air at the right time once again, he will prove too hard to hold out. Best Value Race 3 – #3 Farag (8) 6yo Gelding | T: Aaron Purcell | J: Damian Lane (56.5kg) +140 with Picklebet Sandown Lakeside Monday quaddie tips – 1/4/2024 Sandown quadrella selections Monday, April 1, 2024 2 Field 2-4-5-6-7-8 5-8-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

In a day filled with drama, LAUREL RIVER (h, 6, Into Mischief–Calm Water, by Empire Maker) left no mystery as to the winner of the biggest race of the day, the 28th running of the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup Saturday at Meydan Racecourse. The Juddmonte homebred took the lead early, turned back pressure from Defunded (Dialed In), and was not for catching, romping by 8 1/2 lengths. Last year's winner, Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who trailed early, closed for second in a photo over last month's G1 Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador (Mineshaft). The winning rider Tadhg O'Shea and trainer Bhupat Seemar had also teamed up earlier in the day to win the G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen S. with Tuz (Oxbow). Final time for the 2000 metres was 2:02.31. Laurel River, winner of the G3 Burj Nahaar at one mile over this surface Mar. 2, was previously trained in the U.S. by Bob Baffert and was last seen in America winning the GII Pat O'Brien S. at Del Mar in 2022. He did not race again until this January at Meydan. O/B-Juddmonte Farms (Ky); T-Bhupat Seemar. WOW! #7 LAUREL RIVER dominates the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1) in front-running fashion! The @JuddmonteFarms homebred was perfectly ridden by @OsheaTadhg for trainer Satish Seemar. Congratulations to the connections! pic.twitter.com/NYZEeSYF7m — TVG (@TVG) March 30, 2024 The post Juddmonte Homebred Laurel River Romps in Dubai World Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) ran out a shock 28-1 winner of the G1 Longines Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan for Charlie Appleby and William Buick. It was a race of contrasting emotions for two of the powerhouse stables in Europe as Aidan O'Brien's dual Derby winner Auguste Rodin, sent off a 5-4 favourite, trailed home in last. But the day belonged to Rebel's Romance, who was placed prominently by Buick throughout. Appleby revealed after the race that his big-race jockey set out to ride the Breeders' Cup Turf winner handily, knowing that there was a lack of pace in the contest, and the plan was pulled off to perfection. The trainer said, “Rebel's Romance is a Breeders' Cup winner and a four-time Group 1 winner coming into the race and we were a 28-1 shot so that shows you the strength and depth of this race. William said he had a plan and we were confident the right thing to do was go forward on him.” Appleby added, “I was very confident down the back that William was in the right spot because the fractions just weren't that quick and William knows this track so well. Most importantly I'm delighted for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed and to have a winner tonight is a great relief. It was a great ride by William.” Buick echoed the sentiments of his trainer in his post-race debrief and showered the winner with praise. “He showed in Qatar what a versatile horse he is,” Buick said. “His best form has usually been when he's held up but in Qatar I tried something new. I was keen today to adopt a similar tactic and I got a lovely slipstream from the leader. “He's a very good horse on his day and he showed that today. I'm absolutely delighted; he's a great horse and I'm so glad he's back to his best.” Reflecting on the importance of Godolphin registering a win on the biggest night day of the year in Dubai racing, Buick said, “You know His Highness wants to see the best horses come to Dubai and the best horses are here. These races are incredibly hard to win so of course I'm incredibly happy. “It's great for the team, great for everybody. It's great to be here and it's great to ride a winner. It's an amazing training performance and a great job by the whole team. I'm in the fortunate position to be able to ride these horses.” Meanwhile, O'Brien was left scratching his head as to why Auguste Rodin failed to fire. The multiple Group 1 winner never managed to land a blow with the master of Ballydoyle labelling the race as a “non-event”. O'Brien said, “It was a bit of a non-event really. The race just developed into halves so we just want to put a line through the race really. Ryan just said he felt he wasn't happy where he was or anything. They just never activated at all so it was a bit of a non-event. It was just one of them where it didn't happen.” The post Rebel’s Romance A Shock Sheema Winner As Auguste Rodin Disappoints appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Set, an impressive 5 3/4-length debut winner over the Gulfstream lawn Feb. 24, went two-for-two over this course and distance with a 1 1/4-length victory in the Cutler Bay S. at Gulfstream Park Saturday. Sent off the 3-5 favorite, the chestnut colt was taken in hand and tugged his way along in a stalking second behind pacesetting longshot King Julien (Kingman {GB}) through fractions of :24.14 and :47.83. He strode to the lead approaching the stretch and held sway late as Double Your Money and Salvattore Prince chased him home. Three AM Tour produced a colt by Galilean last year and was bred back to War Dancer. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. CUTLER BAY S., $125,000, Gulfstream, 3-30, 3yo, 7 1/2fT, 1:28.10, fm. 1–SET, 118, c, 3, by Oscar Performance 1st Dam: Three Am Tour (Ire), by Strategic Prince (GB) 2nd Dam: Murani (Ire), by Marju (Ire) 3rd Dam: Tafrah (Ire), by Sadler's Wells ($150,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR). 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. O-Gary Barber & Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Blue Chip Bloodstock, Inc. (NY); T-Mark E. Casse; J-Emisael Jaramillo. $75,950. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $117,950. 2–Double Your Money, 118, c, 3, Demarchelier (GB)–Aesculus, by Horse Chestnut (SAf). ($10,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $90,000 RNA 2yo '23 OBSMAR; $42,000 2yo '23 OBSOPN). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Boardshorts Stables, LLC; B-BHMFR, LLC (KY); T-Brian Lynch. $24,500. 3–Salvattore Prince, 120, c, 3, Street Sense–Patricia's Ring, by Malibu Moon. ($50,000 RNA Ylg '22 KEESEP; $130,000 2yo '23 OBSMAR). 1ST BLACK TYPE. O-Zingales Racing Stable Corp and RM18 Stables LLC; B-Spendthrift Farm LLC (KY); T-Jose Francisco D'Angelo. $12,250. Margins: 1 1/4, NK, 2. Odds: 0.60, 5.80, 7.70. Also Ran: Tok Tok, Old Flag (Ire), King Julien, Ari's Magic. Scratched: Massif, Private Thoughts. The post Oscar Performance’s Set Doubles Up in Cutler Bay appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Japanese star Forever Young ran his way into the Kentucky Derby (G1) field with a powerful victory in the UAE Derby (G2) March 30 at Meydan in Dubai.View the full article

7th-GP, $89K, MSW, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 4:15 p.m. DERBY STREET (Street Sense) sold to Pin Oak Stud for $700,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Sale from breeder Bonne Chance Farm. Out of a winning Medaglia d'Oro mare who has already produced two winners from two to race, the Bill Mott trainee traces back to third dam Quiet Dance, the dam of Horse of the Year Saint Liam (Saint Ballado) along with GISW Funtastic (More Than Ready) and GSW Quiet Giant, herself the mother of Horse of the Year and successful sire Gun Runner (Candy Ride {Arg}). Veteran John Velazquez gets aboard for this colt's Easter debut. TJCIS PPS The post Sunday Insights: $700k Street Sense Colt Makes Easter Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Legendary handler teams up with jockey Brenton Avdulla to claim the Meydan dash in record time: ‘You’ve got to achieve something great in your life’View the full article

After knocking on the door so many times–finishing second or third in four Group 1 events in his most recent four starts–Team Valor and Gary Barber's FACTEUR CHEVAL (IRE) (g, 5, Ribchester {Ire}–Jawlaat {Ire}, by Shamardal) got one of his own in an ultra-competitive renewal of the $5-million G1 Dubai Turf at Meydan Racecourse Saturday. Under Maxime Guyon, who won this race in 2015 with Solow (Singspiel {Ire}), the winner bided his time far back but in the clear, tipped out into the lane, and hooked up with Namur (Jpn) (Habringer {GB}), who commenced an even-wider run than Facteur Cheval. The two finished so close a photo was required to determine the winner. Danon Beluga (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}) finished third. The final time for the 1800 metres was 1:45.91. Lord North (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), winner of the Dubai Turf the last three years and seeking an historic four-peat, finished off the board. The U.S. hope Catnip (Kitten's Joy) went wrong in late stretch, with rider Christophe Lemaire thrown hard to the ground and removed from his final mounts on the card. O-Team Valor International LLC and Gary Barber; B-McCracken Farms (Ire); T-Jerome Reynier. Facteur Cheval just denies Namur in the Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World. A French winner for Jerome Reynier and Maxime Guyon. pic.twitter.com/dC3Nw7VZSt — Dubai Racing Club (@RacingDubai) March 30, 2024 The post Facteur Cheval Upends Dubai Turf, Lord North Off the Board appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, will host its 19th annual Homecoming event May 5 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music, book signings, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more. Homecoming tickets are $50 for the general public and $25 for Old Friends 2024 Clubhouse members (children 12 and under are free). Click here for more ticket information. The post Old Friends Homecoming Event May 5 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In a deep renewal of the $2-million G1 Dubai Golden Shaheen, perhaps the most wide-open race of the night at Meydan Racecourse, TUZ (g, 7, Oxbow-Suede Shoe, by Pulpit) flew up the rail late to win one for the locals. The Bhupat Seemar trainee, bred in the U.S. by Calumet Farm and sold at Keeneland September in 2018 for $7,000, passed the always-prominent Don Frankie (Jpn) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}) in the lane and continued strongly down the stretch to cut a clear five-length victory under Tadhg O'Shea. Owned by Dakki Stable, Tuz was last seen finishing well back in the G3 Riyadh Dirt Sprint, but opened his 2024 campaign with a G3 Dubawi S. win at Meydan. GI Breeders' Cup Sprint third-place finisher Nakatomi (Firing Line) finished third, while last year's Golden Shaheen winner, Sibelius (Not This Time), finished off the board. Final time for the 1200 metres was 1:10.19. O-Dakki Stable; B-Calumet Farm (Ky); T-Bhupat Seemar. A daylight victory for #14 TUZ, who romps home in the $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1). @OsheaTadhg in the irons for trainer Satish Seemar. pic.twitter.com/4QJgHjX0aO — TVG (@TVG) March 30, 2024 The post Oxbow’s Tuz Springs the Upset in Dubai Golden Shaheen, Sibelius Off the Board appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article