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I appreciated Bill Finley's conversation with Alan Foreman on TDN Writers' Room. Your question to him about trainers who are not guilty of cheating hit home for me. As a trainer who is dealing with this same issue prior to HISA in the state of Florida, I was hoping to make a brief comment. The banned substances provisions are more complicated than they want it to be in an era where the testing has become so fine any trainer can get a banned substance positive at any time no matter what precautions and provisions have been implemented. Nanogram results can pick up any contamination that occurs in places that the trainer cannot protect the horse from. Inadvertent touching by anyone between the morning of the race up to and in the test barn can cause a positive. Receiving barns where horses are housed prior to racing are notorious for contamination (see testing at Charles Town). This issue of “Testing” becoming so fine was not addressed in your conversation with Mr. Foreman. He and HISA still blame the trainers. Not their protocols. The trainer still spends many thousands of dollars defending themselves from something they cannot control. The absolute insure rule is a farce in this regard. No one at HISA wants to discuss this aspect of the problem. Sincerely, Donald L. Brown The post Letter to the Editor: ‘Absolute Insure Rule is a Farce’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A short yearling by Mitole (hip 87) brought top price of $95,000 from Calumet Farm during the first session of the Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's January Winter Mixed Sale Tuesday. Bred by Kathie Maybee, the colt was consigned by Danielle Loya's Silver Oaks Farm. He is out of Wild Hickory (Terrell), a half-sister to multiple graded winner Alert Bay (City Zip). The colt RNA'd for $45,000 at last year's Fasig-Tipton November sale. During Tuesday's consignor preferred section, 75 horses grossed $1,738,400 for an average of $23,179 and a median of $16,000. Those figures were down from the 2023 section which saw 99 horses sell for $2,696,700 for an average of $27,239 and a median of $20,000. With 30 horses from the consignor preferred section not sold, the buy-back rate was 28.6%. In the horses of racing age section, 26 horses sold for $505,000. The average was $19,423 and the median was $11,000. The top-priced racing age offering was an unnamed 3-year-old filly by Enticed (hip 227), who sold as a racing/broodmare prospect for $70,000 to Emerald Sales as agent for K E M Stables. Consigned by Gutierrez Sales, the dark bay is out of Pyrite Storm (Formal Dinner). Richard Gutierrez purchased her for $32,000 at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton October sale. The OBS Winter sale concludes with an open session beginning at noon Wednesday. The post Mitole Colt Tops OBS January Sale Tuesday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Charles Town Races has released its 2024 stakes schedule. The West Virginia track presents both of its graded stakes—the $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) and $750,000 Charles Town Oaks (G2)—on the Friday, Aug. 23 card.View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Mark Purdon has no qualms about throwing stable young gun Don’t Stop Dreaming into the big league. Before then, Purdon will team-up with the four-year-old against some quality open-class opposition in Saturday night’s $50,000 Casey Classic (2240m) at Melton. It’s a pipe-opener to tackling Victoria’s biggest and most famous race, the $450,000 Group 1 Hunter Cup (2760m) a week later. Don’t Stop Dreaming is being flown from Auckland to Melbourne today (Wednesday). Purdon won’t head across himself until Saturday morning to take the reins in the Casey Classic. “I think he’s got the makings of being a really good open-class horse and when Akuta’s trip was ruled out, I was happy to change plans with this guy,” Purdon said. “There are four or five really nice horses (in Australia) and then it falls away a bit, I’m sure Don’t Stop Dreaming will be competitive. “Leap To Fame is obviously the standout, but I think Don’t Stop Dreaming will be up with that next group. “I’m looking forward to getting across and driving at Melton again on the big nights. Also seeing where this horse measures up.” Purdon said Don’t Stop Dreaming was over his hoof issues following his latest win at Alexandra Park on New Year’s Eve. “He’s had some issues with his feet a few times,” Purdon said. “He actually bounced back pretty quickly and it didn’t take long to regain his fitness. “We’ve had those two extra weeks at home getting ready from when we had planned to go to Melbourne. “He’s ready to go this week and the run will top him off for the Hunter Cup.” Purdon said the extent of Akuta’s tendon injury would be known late next week. “That’s when he’ll be scanned,” he said. “The good news is, there seems to have been quite a bit of improvement over the past few days. “We’re hoping it’s not as serious as we first feared it might be.” Beyond the Hunter Cup, Don’t Stop Dreaming, who’s 12 of 16 starts, will head to Sydney for the Chariots Of Fire at Menangle on March 2. He will need to qualify through either the Hondo Grattan Stakes on February 10 or the Paleface Adios Stakes on February 24. Both races are at Menangle. View the full article

Monmouth Park has announced a weekend-long trainer bonus totaling $150,000. The "Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge" will run July 19-21 with trainers accumulating points in every race.View the full article

Webslinger looks to become the first grade 1 turf winner for owner D. J. Stable as the 4-year-old competes in the Jan. 27 Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1T) at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

Monmouth Park will offer a weekend-long trainer bonus totaling $150,000 around the track's signature race, the GI Haskell S. Trainers will accumulate points covering races from from July 19 through 21, with $75,000 awarded to the winning trainer. “This is a great way to expand Haskell Day into Haskell Weekend and provide our fans with an amazing racing experience for three straight days,” said Monmouth Park director of racing and racing secretary John Heims. “While Haskell Day is already circled on many conditioners' calendars, this new bonus will hopefully attract more of the nation's top Thoroughbreds to the Jersey Shore this summer.” The $150,000 in total bonuses will be awarded as follows: $75,000 (1st); $25,000 (2nd); $20,000 (3rd); $10,000 (4th); $7,500 (5th); and $2,500 (6th-10th). With over $4 million in purses for the three days, the Haskell Weekend Trainer Challenge will feature eight stakes races: the July 19 Jersey Shore S.; July 20 Haskell, GII United Nations S., GIII Molly Pitcher S., GIII Monmouth Cup, GIII WinStar Matchmaker S., and Wolf Hill S.; as well as the July 21 Regret S. Points will be awarded based on the race, led by 25 points to the winner of the Haskell, 20 to the runner-up, 15 to third-place finisher, 10 to fourth-place finisher and seven for fifth to last-place finishers. For all other graded races, points will be awarded to first through last finishers: 18, 15, 10, 8, and 5. All other stakes will offer points of: 12, 9, 7, 5, 4. Maiden special weights, allowances and handicaps will offer points of: 8, 6, 4, 2 and all other races will offer points of: 5, 3, 2, 1. The post Monmouth Park Unveils Haskell Weekend Trainer Bonus appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

This day 24th January 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 12 months ago Sandown full racing preview & quaddie tips | Thursday, January 26 Racing heads to Sandown on Thursday for a bumper eight-race card. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his race-by-race preview for the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Thursday’s Warwick Park tips & quaddie | Australia Day Cup 2023 This Thursday is January 26, which means racing heads to Warwick Farm for a very competitive eight-part program headlined by … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Sharrock eyes the future as he prepares three for Wellington Cup Allan Sharrock is going to be travelling up and down the North Island in the next couple of weeks as … Read More Horse Racing News 12 months ago Four heat winners nominate for Wet Season Series Final in Darwin Four heat winners of the Lightning Wet Season Series have nominated for the $40,000 final over 1200m (0-70) at Fannie … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Winsloe eyeing White Robe with Humbucker Ellis Winsloe’s immediate focus has switched to a prestige event closer to home after a Group One northern target has … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 24, 2023 Horse Racing on Tuesday, January 24 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Zee Falls finds winning groove in Karaka Cup After coming so close in countless feature races, talented staying mare Zee Falls had a deserved moment in the spotlight … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Light 2YO campaign for Ethereal Star Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman has a big opinion of two-year-old filly Ethereal Star, who finished second in Saturday’s Listed Karaka … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Warwick Farm betting tips & quaddie picks | January 26, 2022 HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Warwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago I’m Thunderstruck takes early lead in All-Star Mile voting Voting is now open for the fourth instalment of the $5 million All-Star Mile (1600m), which returns to Flemington this … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Colette impresses as Group 1 stars step out in Randwick trials A number of star gallopers stepped out at the Randwick trials on Monday en route to the Sydney Autumn Carnival, … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Punt Drunk: Long walk home for Great Western racegoers In this Monday’s edition of Punt Drunk, we take look back over an eventful weekend of racing which saw the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Kilmore racing preview, top tips & odds | Tuesday, January 25 HorseBetting’s Victorian horse racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race card at Kilmore on Tuesday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 24, 2022 Two horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Stacey Callow lands first treble at Kangaroo Island Apprentice jockey Stacey Callow made the most of her opportunities at Kangaroo Island on Saturday, riding her first winning treble … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Plymstock enters Golden Slipper equation with debut win Godolphin have once again staked their claim on the world’s richest two-year-old race, with Plymstock impressing on debut in the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Waikuku lifts Stewards’ Cup as Golden Sixty is beaten Waikuku delivered a stunning blow at Sha Tin this afternoon (Sunday, 23 January) to deny Golden Sixty a record-equalling win … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Stronger delivers Douglas Whyte’s first Group 1 as trainer Revered as the most successful rider in Hong Kong racing history with 13 jockeys’ championships and a record 1,813 wins, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Rapid Falls gets deserved reward in Karaka Cup After a luckless run for second in the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s day, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Richards collects another Karaka Million feature On a night he has made somewhat his own in recent years, trainer Jamie Richards scooped a second NZD$1million prize … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Babylon Berlin takes flight in Concorde Speedy mare Babylon Berlin was at her brilliant front-running best when she led all the way to take out the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bosson and Te Akau Racing take Karaka Million 2YO The more things change, the more they stay the same was the feeling after the running of the Doubletree By … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Sword Of State back with a vengeance at Ellerslie Talented three-year-old colt Sword Of State shrugged off an indifferent Australian spring campaign to display his true class when he … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Triumph to tragedy in Gore Guineas The connections of highly talented three-year-old Mackenzie Lad went from a stakes-winning high to one of the worst feelings in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Third time lucky for Dragon Queen The third time was the charm for Dragon Queen at Ellerslie’s Karaka Million twilight meeting on Saturday, landing a career-best … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Goulburn Top Racing Tips, Value Bets & Quaddie Section | 25/01/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you all the lates horse racing news around the globe, plus all our top tipping experts bring you … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Warrnambool Top Racing Tips & Best Value Bets | Monday, 25/01/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you all the lates horse racing news around the globe, plus all our top tipping experts bring you … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Aegon triumphs in epic Karaka Million 3YO Classic In a titanic tussle that lived up to the pre-race hype, Aegon kept his perfect record intact with a thrilling … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Te Akau extends Karaka Million dominance A brilliant performance by On The Bubbles, chased home by three of his stablemates, has added another chapter to trainer … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Te Akau Racing to the fore on Karaka Million racenight Classy three-year-old Need I Say More made his first run at Ellerslie a winning one when he lumped topweight of … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk : Big Day At Karaka Millions, But Still No Prime Time? Punt Drunk – Sunday, January 24 2021 What a day of racing that was! Not only in our own backyard … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Levante simply brilliant in Westbury Classic Racing fans were left shaking their heads at Ellerslie on Saturday evening after witnessing exciting mare Levante take out the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Showemhowitsdone survives scary moment to take Gore Guineas Connections of Riccarton visitor Showemhowitsdone had to endure some anxious moments before her victory in the Listed Liquorland Gore Guineas … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sunshine Coast Horse Betting Preview & Top Racing Tips | 24/01/21 Horsebetting.com.au brings you all the lates horse racing news around the globe, plus all our top tipping experts bring you … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Diamond Doubt For Artorius Despite Win Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman will weigh up whether to put Artorius on a Blue Diamond path after he demolished … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Christophe Soumillon eyes Centenary Sprint Cup with Wishful Thinker Christophe Soumillon has been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to add another Group 1 in Hong Kong to his impressive haul … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Alexander Happy Mosh Is Back In The Pit It was a proud Archie Alexander as his lightly raced six-year-old Mosh Music returned to her best to break a … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Sacramento Puts A Spring In Bott’s Step Tulloch Lodge will take a long-term view with Sacramento, who has underlined his staying potential with a strong all-the-way victory … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Stakes Target Looms For Emerging Face Up-and-coming gelding The Face will be given a chance in better company this autumn after atoning for two near-misses with … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Berry Snatches Narrow Premiership Lead A Carrington Stakes win aboard Bandersnatch has capped a memorable week for Tommy Berry and cemented his position at the … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Milton Park Stakes Guineas Credentials John Moloney’s promising three-year-old Milton Park continued his progression to better races when he led throughout to win at Sandown … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fall mars Australia Stakes at The Valley Well-performed seven-year-old gelding Scales Of Justice has won an incident-marred Group Two Australia Stakes at The Valley … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Southern raiders set to plunder more northern spoils John and Karen Parsons are becoming accustomed to plundering northern spoils of late and the Balcairn trainers will attempt to … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Natalie McCall looks to home track double Caloundra trainer Natalie McCall has a chance at a home track double with Spectroscope and Better Ethics at the Sunshine … Read More USA horse racing news 4 years ago Bricks And Mortar in Eclipse Awards sweep Bricks And Mortar has swept all his elgible categories in the US Eclipse Horse of the Year awards … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Doomben 10,000 in world’s top 100 races Racing Queensland believes a decision to increase prize money for the Doomben 10,000 has been vindicated with the race named … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Freedman hopes filly is the winning Ticket Ticket To Ride has shown early-season ability but faces a fresh test at Randwick against a largely unraced field of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Raceday to raise money for fire assistance The ATC and Racing NSW have joined to raise funds at Randwick for rural communities and those caring for livestock … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Godolphin pair among strong book for Berry Top jockey Tommy Berry will join forces with Godolphin for two key rides including Gaulois in the feature Carrington Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Yulong January aims for fifth straight win Co-trainer Ciaron Maher is confident Yulong January is up for the challenge in the John Dillon Stakes when the in-form … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ringo ready to rock again at the Coast Comeback sprinter Ringo’s A Rockstar is ready to improve on his excellent strike rate at the Sunshine Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Marquand takes lessons from Solo ride Co-trainer Peter Snowden is looking for a sweet ride from Tom Marquand to help Napoleon Solo turn the tables on … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Griffiths to test juveniles in Previews Trainer Robbie Griffiths will have two runners in each Blue Diamond Preview and says their performances will determine whether they … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Niccanova poised for summer feature treble Toowoomba galloper Niccanova’s track work indicates he can win his third stakes race for the summer at the Sunshine Coast … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Tyler family chase Karaka Million fairytale An impulse buy after experiencing the magic of Karaka Million night has given the Tyler family a chance of a … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Hong Kong features highly among World’s Best and Top 100 rankings Beauty Generation ranked as the world’s best miler in the 2019 World’s Best Racehorse Rankings (WBRR), released by the International … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jockeys Trust raises funds for wildlife The annual National Jockeys Trust cricket match held in Melbourne has raised funds for wildlife and livestock affected by bushfires … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Equilateral notches win in Dubai Equilateral has put his name in the hat for top sprint honours with an impressive performance to win the Dubai … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mornington meeting off because of heat Racing Victoria has called off a scheduled race meeting at Mornington on race eve because of the forecast for extreme … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Griffiths-trained fillies face debut test Trainer Robbie Griffiths will get a better guide on some of his Blue Diamond Stakes hopefuls when they race for … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Three ATC races rated in world’s top 10 Three Sydney races have been ranked in the world’s top 10 with the Queen Elizabeth Stakes No.2 behind the Prix … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Last official match-race remembered Archer’s Paradox will help commemorate the 50th anniversary of the last official match-race in Queensland when she steps out at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Caulfield return for McEvoy-trained mares Stakes-winning stablemates Bring Me Roses and I’m A Princess will begin their campaigns in the Listed John Dillon Stakes at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Singapore Sling back to “his distance” for Sunday’s G3 Centenary Vase This time last year Singapore Sling (124lb) was in the front rank of his peers on the road to the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Burning Passion to fire in Carrington Stks Trainer Mark Newnham is looking to Burning Passion to step up in the Listed Carrington Stakes at Randwick … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Subsolar in genuine staying test at Coast Trainer Chris Anderson hopes Subsolar can confirm she is a genuine staying mare and pay tribute to the late Dato … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Mystic Journey impresses in first-up win Tasmanian filly Mystic Journey has signalled she is on target for her upcoming campaign on the mainland with an impressive … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Spectroscope to run in Cup for McCall The much-travelled Spectroscope has joined the Natalie McCall team and will be one of three ex-Godolphin horses in the Sunshine … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Beauty Generation ranks highly, Hong Kong holds strong in “world’s best” lists Hong Kong champion Beauty Generation is the equal “world’s best miler” alongside Australian super-mare Winx and is confirmed as Hong … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Golden Cannon shoots Lui to 600 wins Vincent Ho fired Golden Cannon through a tight alley to secure trainer Francis Lui’s 600th career win at Happy Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Prize money boost for Brisbane winter The Queensland winter carnival has received a prize money boost designed to attract two and three-year-olds stars to the state … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Baker-Forsman Derby hopes go on the line Cambridge trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will get a better idea of the strength of their Group 1 New … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Te Akau set to dominate Ellerslie and Karaka Can Te Akau Racing make it a hat-trick of Karaka Millions? Probabeely. Te Akau will have a five-strong hand in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Volpe Veloce seeks further Karaka riches Group One winner Volpe Veloce returns to the scene of her biggest victory when she contests the Group 2 Westbury … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Winx named world’s best horse in London Super mare Winx has been crowned the world’s best racehorse, alongside Cracksman at the Longines International Federation of Horse Racing … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Early starts for Victorian race meetings due to hot weather Racing Victoria has announced earlier starts for some upcoming race meetings in a bid to avoid the expected hottest parts … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blue Diamond Stakes hopefuls to step out in Previews The respective Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield will feature a number of two-year-olds hoping to make it to the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago George Patton all the rage for Carrington Stakes Former French horse George Patton has been heavily supported in opening markets for the Listed Carrington Stakes at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pretty Punk to chase another Melbourne win prior to Hobart Cup In-form Pretty Punk will chase another win in Melbourne to confirm a trip to Tasmania for the Hobart and Launceston … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Single Bullet and Pure Rebel for Rosehill Single Bullet will have to carry a big weight against four rivals if he is to add a second win … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Sydney an option for Darktown Strutter Darktown Strutter has confirmed how good she is at the Gold Coast with another win and could be bound for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Murray Bridge tips & form for Thursday, 25 January MURRAY Bridge kicks off extremely early on Thursday as punters get their chance to punt on the ponies well before … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Improved Ollivander to step out in Blue Diamond Stakes Preview Promising colt Ollivander will be out cement bigger targets in Sydney and Melbourne when he runs in the Blue Diamond … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Pakenham Thursday night tips & form, January 25 THE last Australian meeting before the national holiday is at Pakenham. The key night fixture is back, and it is … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago John Zielke’s big race hopes boosted for Hopes Eternal Hopes Eternal’s last-start effort in stakes company has boosted trainer John Zielke’s hopes for his future after he overcame difficulties … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rockhampton race tips & form, Thursday, January 25 RACING at Rockhampton is back this Thursday and there’s plenty of great events on the seven race card. This is … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Tamworth tips & full form for Thursday, January 25 TAMWORTH racing is on this Thursday as the country music capital hosts a strong eight race card on Australia Day … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News 6 years ago Opal Tiara looks to go one better in this years G2 Cape Verdi One year after finishing a solid second in the Group 2 Cape Verdi (1600m), The Filly Folly and Sweet Partnership’s … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news, USA horse racing news 6 years ago Pegasus World Cup hope War Story to head to Dubai World Cup Loooch Racing Stable, Glenn Ellis and Imaginary Stable’s War Story could be a third horse aiming toward the Dubai World … Read More Japan horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Japan star Rey de Oro to contest Group 1 Sheema Classic in Dubai Reigning Japanese champion 3-year-old and Group 1 Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner Rey de Oro has been confirmed as pointing … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Group performer Hayley Maree looks the standout at Wingatui Injury-plagued mare Hayley Maree provides the class factor at Wingatui on Thursday, but trainer Kelvin Tyler believes her stablemate at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news, Singapore horse racing news 6 years ago Volkstok’n’barrell to head to Singapore with trainer Donna Logan Donna Logan will have one of her favourite horses to fly her new stable flag at Kranji. The Ruakaka horsewoman … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Group 2 Australia Stakes becomes a Weir-athon with 1/2 the field A field of six has been declared for the Group Two Australia Stakes at Moonee Valley which features the return … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Hawkesbury firmers & drifters for Wednesday, January 24 THE sole Sydney meet today is at Hawkesbury as the outer suburb hosts seven races this Wednesday. The harbourtown fixture … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Gold Coast firmers & drifters for Wednesday, January 24 GOLD Coast racing returns on Wednesday and the the early shifts in the market have been telling. The meet kicks … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Benalla market movers for Wednesday, January 24 BENALLA kicks off early this Wednesday and the punters have responded by placing their fixed odds bets on first thing … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Ballarat market moves for Wednesday twilight, January 24 BALLARAT racing is back this Wednesday and we’re looking forward to the twilight meet. The fixture may be kicking off … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Owners to stand firm over in-demand Winx International demand for Winx is sky-high but co-owner Peter Tighe says the superstar mare won’t leave Australia unless she is … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Gauci set for new racing challenge Darren Gauci has announced his retirement from the saddle and will take up a position coaching young Victorian jockeys … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago No charges against trainer Kane Harris Stewards will not pursue cobalt charges against Victorian trainer Kane Harris with the reserve samples coming in under the threshold … Read More Horse Racing News, USA horse racing news 7 years ago Favourites split by barrier draw in the 2017 Pegasus World Cup THEY may be the only two horses that will enter the inaugural Pegasus World Cup under double figures at Sportsbet.com.au, … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Newmarket Handicap nominations a star-studded affair A star-studded list of nominations for the Newmarket Handicap was released on Tuesday morning, with the top three place-getters from … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Clarken eyes off 2017 Australia Stakes with Cavaloce SOUTH Australian trainer Will Clarken plans on tackling the Group 2 Australia Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley this Friday night … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Quaddie tips for Thursday, Australia Day races at Caulfield AN exciting Australia Day race card awaits HorseBetting.com.au quaddie enthusiasts on Thursday and we’re super excited to enjoy some city-grade … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Diamond warm-up for Lindsay Park juveniles Tulip and Wait For No One will be Lindsay Park’s representatives in divisions of the Blue Diamond Previews at Caulfield … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dream Folk to go one better at Randwick Dream Folk will be out to go one better than a year ago when he meets Destiny’s Kiss again in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NSW country administrator Noel Leckie dies Scone Race Club stalwart and chairman Noel Leckie has died suddenly aged 64 … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sunday Escape to back up at Flemington A Listed race at Flemington is on the agenda for Sunday Escape a week after his placing at Moonee Valley … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Two-year-old Menari to ease stable loss The loss of stable favourite Bachman has put a dampener on Gerald Ryan’s week which he hopes to ease at … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Darren Gauci to hang up the saddle Darren Gauci has announced his retirement from the saddle and will take up a position coaching young Victorian jockeys … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Winx among nominations for Australian Cup Champion mare Winx is one of 61 horses nominated for the Australian Cup at Flemington … Read More View the full article

Byron King's Top 12 on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, presented by Spendthrift Farm.View the full article

Charles Town Races has released its 2024 stakes schedule. Charles Town presents both of its graded stakes—the $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2) and $750,000 Charles Town Oaks (G2)—on the Friday, Aug. 23 card.View the full article

Paddy Power have had their say on the first-season sires' championship and the betting giants are unable to separate Pinatubo (Ire) and Sergei Prokofiev at the head of the market at odds of 6-4. It was Blue Point (Ire) who dominated the first-season sires' championship last year in recording 50 individual winners in Europe including two Group 1 scorers. According to Paddy Power, Darley are in a strong position to scoop the prize for the second successive year as, not only can the powerful operation call on joint-favourite Pinatubo, but Earthlight (Ire) is also prominent in the betting at 2-1. Whitsbury Manor Stud, where Sergei Prokfiev is based, has a good reputation for getting young sires up and running with their first crop and famously landed this prize in 2022 with sire sensation Havana Grey (GB). The Starfield Stud-based Far Above (Ire) is another stallion that the betting firm seemingly gives a chance to while Mohaather (GB) is frictionally bigger at odds of 10-1. Ballyhane Stud resident Sands Of Mali (Fr), whose stock has caught the attention of trainers Richard Fahey, Johnny Murtagh, Michael Dods and more, is one of the more interesting outsiders at odds of 33-1. Paddy Power's Paul Binfield commented, “We are unable to separate Pinatubo and Sergei Prokofiev at the front of the market. The former was a revelation as a two-year-old with his National Stakes victory a joy to behold and while he didn't quite live up to expectations during his Classic season, he still won a Group 1 and was placed in three others.” He added, “While he was never beaten over seven furlongs and was a very decent miler, Sergei Prokofiev brings electrifying speed to the table-he won three times as a juvenile, including a comfortable success in the Group 3 Cornwallis Stakes, and was a gallant third in the Coventry Stakes over six furlongs.” Pinatubo won three times at the highest level. His brilliant juvenile campaign culminated with a spellbinding performance in the Goffs Vincent O'Brien S. at the Curragh followed by the Dewhurst at Newmarket while he won the Prix Jean Prat at Deauville as a three-year-old. He stands at Dalham Hall Stud for £35,000 and, of 49 yearlings sold in Britain and Ireland in 2023, they averaged £146,488 and included a £380,000 colt and a £500,000 filly. Meanwhile, Sergei Prokofiev stands for just £6,000 and, of the 97 yearlings of his to sell at public auction last year, they averaged £37,203. The post Pinatubo And Sergei Prokofiev Head First-Season Sires’ Betting appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gokhan Kocakaya understood that this would be a challenge. In his native Turkey, he has won 2,910 races, was the leading rider for four straight years starting in 2019. He was riding in all of the major races and making a good living. But here he was on a chilly Monday morning galloping horses at Belmont Park, some 5,000 miles from home and in a place where almost nobody knows who he is. “I am new here,” the 37-year-old jockey said through an interpreter. “I am not expecting to ride the best horses. I will try my best. But I know I am starting from the bottom. I think I will build my business little by little.” He doesn't have much to lose. If things don't work out, he can always go back to Turkey. But that's not what he wants. He wants to prove to people that he belongs here and can compete against what is, even in the winter, a very good riding colony at Aqueduct. He's hoping to make New York his new home base. Kocakaya, who began his career in 2006, got the idea of riding in the U.S. when he came here to visit trainers Ilkay and Mertkan Kantarmaci, brothers who also emigrated from Turkey to New York. He has also ridden in Macau, Dubai, France and Germany. “I made the decision to come here because I like how the racing is here,” he said. “I think that it's as good as anywhere in the world.” He said he also wanted his children, who are six and 12, to have the chance to get an education in the U.S. “I always wanted to raise my kids in a different country and I chose here,” he said. “That has nothing to do with Turkey. I just wanted them to see other parts of the world.” Kocakaya spent a few weeks here last winter and failed to win a race in from 10 mounts. He returned in December and has gone 1-for-7 since. His win came on Jan 4. with Bustin Shout (Bustin Stones), who is trained by Rudy Rodriguez. Rodriguez's son, Rudy Jr., is Kocakaya's agent. It is believed that he became the first Turkish-born jockey to win a race in the U.S. “I won around 3,000 races when you include other countries I rode in,” he said. “But I'm new here. No one knows me and I don't get many chances. So I was happy to win that race and am still excited about it. It was a special win.” It is Rodriguez's job to find him mounts. He will get some from his father and will ride for the Kantarmaci brothers. He also picked up a mount from John Kimmel. “It has been tough, especially because we're here in New York, one of the premier jockey colonies in country,” Rodriguez Jr. said. “It's definitely not easy. People have been very kind to him. They want him to work horses in the morning. I do understand there are some issues, including him still learning English. He's trying. He's taking English courses. I think he's starting to gain people's trust.” Over the last five years, Kocakaya has averaged 246 winners a year in Turkey, tops among all riders. There's very little chance he'll reach those numbers here in the U.S. But his goals are far more modest. He just wants to be given a chance. The post Gokhan Kocakaya, Leading Rider in Turkey, Looking to Make It In New York appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A pair of colts led the proceedings with £68,000 final bids at Tuesday's Goffs UK January Sale in Doncaster. Little Lodge Farm was responsible for the leading colts, headed by lot 91, a May 17 foal by Vadamos (Fr) out of Banjaxed Girl (GB) (King's Theatre). Purchased by Brook Lodge Farm, the bay is a half-brother to Grade 3-winner Le Milos (GB) (Shirocco {Ger}) and listed scorer and graded-placed Kid Commando (GB) (Robin des Champs {Fr}). Later in the session, Rathmore Stud also offered £68,000 for lot 140, a colt by Walk In The Park (Ire). The Apr. 23 foal is out of unraced Native Sunrise (Ire) (Definite Article), who is also responsible for Grade 2 winner Guard Your Dreams (GB) (Fame And Glory {GB}). At the conclusion of Tuesday's session, a total of 81 head sold for a total of £1,183,300. During the opening session last season, 115 head realized £1,584,500. The average was up from £13,779 in 2023 to £14,609 this term, while the median held steady at £7,000 from one year ago. For complete results, click here. The post Little Lodge Stud Offers Top Colts at Goffs UK January Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Havana Grey (GB) was the most profitable British- and Irish-based yearling sire of 2023 according to the newly-published Weatherbys Bloodstock Sales Review. Havana Grey topped the standings with a profitability index of 10.75, comfortably ahead of the next best stallion, Sioux Nation, on 6.61. Those figures were calculated by dividing each sire's 2023 yearling average by their covering fee of 2021, when the offspring in question were conceived. It was another hugely successful year on the racecourse for the progeny of Havana Grey, with the G1 Prix Morny and G1 Middle Park S. winner Vandeek (GB) emerging as the star of his second crop of two-year-olds. The sire's burgeoning reputation was later reflected at the sales where his 65 yearlings sold for an average of 90,951gns/€107,914, a significant return on their investment for any breeders who sent mares to him in 2021 when his fee was just £6,000. His fee has been increased to £55,000 (from £18,500 in 2023) for his sixth season at Whitsbury Manor Stud in 2024. Sioux Nation has also been given a fee increase by Coolmore (from €17,500 to €27,500) having built on the success of his juveniles in 2022 when he was second only to Havana Grey among that year's first-season sires. Several members of that crop became Group winners in 2023, headed by G2 Challenge S. heroine Matilda Picotte (Ire), and those who invested in one of his 30 yearlings to sell last year will be hoping for more of the same. They made an average of 55,676gns/€66,060 having been conceived at a fee of just €10,000. Cotai Glory (GB) and Twilight Son (GB) both operated at basement fees in 2021–€5,000 and £5,000 respectively–and there was certainly value to be had for those breeders who took advantage. Tally Ho Stud resident Cotai Glory had a 2023 yearling average of 25,914gns/€30,747 from 54 lots, giving him a profitability index of 6.15, while Cheveley Park Stud's Twilight Son wasn't far behind on 6.00 having seen his 25 yearlings make an average of 28,595gns/€33,928. The top five was completed by Sergei Prokofiev (Can), who joined Havana Grey at Whitsbury Manor at a fee of £6,500 in 2021 and will be represented by his first runners in 2024. Those two-year-olds shouldn't be underestimated if the way they performed at the sales last year is anything to go by, making an average of 34,624gns/€41,081 from 84 lots sold. With a profitability index of 5.59, Sergei Prokofiev was one of only two first-season sires to make the top ten along with Ghaiyyath (Ire) on 4.68, the multiple Group 1 winner who stood at the much higher fee of €30,000 when covering his first mares at Kildangan Stud in 2021. Big things are expected from his first runners in 2024 after his 65 lots caught the eye in a big way at the yearling sales, fetching an average of 118,457gns/€140,549. The post Havana Grey Tops Profitability Index Calculated By Weatherbys appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Veterinarian Dr. Michael Hardy has joined the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Horsemen's Advisory Group, the organization announced in a release Tuesday. The advisory group of racing industry participants was formed by HISA in 2022 to provide formal feedback to HISA's executive team and standing committees on the implementation and evolution of its Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) regulations. “The Horsemen's Advisory Group continues to provide HISA with invaluable input, and we're thrilled to have Dr. Michael Hardy join the group,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “In recent months, the group has been having significant conversations revolving around veterinary protocols and scratches, and we believe it would be beneficial to include a regulatory veterinarian in these critical discussions. Having Dr. Hardy's voice as a former regulatory veterinarian with a strong understanding of everything that entails is important to us. We strive to build a program that is fair and considers the perspectives of all stakeholders. We welcome Dr. Hardy to participate and share his insights.” Hardy, a graduate of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, began his career as a racing regulatory veterinarian for the Kentucky Horseracing Commission in 2008. For 11 years, he served as the Chief Association Veterinarian, then transitioned to the role of Safety Director for Horseshoe Indianapolis. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of the Racetrack Medication & Testing Consortium (RMTC). He is also a member of the Breeders' Cup Veterinary Panel, and has served on the Horseracing Testing Laboratory Committee and RegVets Continuing Education Program's Committee for the RMTC. “It's certainly an honor to be asked to serve the racing industry in this capacity. It goes without saying the role of the equine veterinarian is critical to the success of horse racing,” said Hardy. “I look forward to sharing perspective and insight into the unique responsibilities of the racing regulatory veterinarian. Relentless pursuit of a clean and safe sport for our equine and human athletes demands the collaborative efforts of all involved.” The post Hardy Joins HISA Horsemen’s Advisory Group appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Oamaru will be the next stop off as Kerryn Tomlinson takes every opportunity she can in her last season as a junior driver. Tomlinson will combine with two serious winning chances in the junior drivers events on Wednesday’s Forbury Park Trotting Club programme. The reinswoman finished the 2023 racing season with 30 wins and she has big hopes to better that tally this year. Whether it is at her home track at Oamaru or much further afield, Tomlinson will be jumping at any opportunity that comes her way. “It is my last season as a junior and I am hoping to make the most of it,” Tomlinson said. “I have been getting really good support from the Williamson family and a lot of other trainers which has been great.” “If any other opportunities come up I will be taking them because you have to make the most of your time as a junior.” With three-time champion junior driver Sarah O’Reilly exiting the junior drivers ranks, several drivers are out to chase down a junior premiership win. “There are a few drivers looking to give things a crack this year and I will definitely be giving it my best.” “I am willing to travel anywhere for drives and hopefully I can pick up a few more.” “It won’t be easy but I will be giving it a good go.” Tomlinson links up with the Brad Williamson trained Mixed Faith in race 3 on Wednesday. After a big last start performance at Ascot Park, the mare looks a strong winning chance. “She went super last start, to run third after being so far back,” Tomlinson said. “She actually broke in her last start when I drove her and she was a bit unlucky.” “If she is able to step away and do things right this time she should be a really good chance.” Tomlinson switches to the Phil Williamson colours in race 6 on Wednesday, in another trot for junior drivers. The reinswoman is hopeful she is on one of the best chances among the six horses Williamson starts in the race, in Dwindle Star. “Being on the front line is a big help for Dwindle Star, she loves being on the pace.” “She usually has good manners and if she could lead or trail she would be a good chance.” “She ran sixth in her last start, but she sat parked the whole way in a good field, so it was a pretty handy run.” Tomlinson also combines with Forty Wives in race 4 at Oamaru. The reinswoman will next head to Addington on Friday night to link up with Hooroo. Tomlinson will then compete at Riverton on Sunday, where she rates Night Watch as a handy chance. View the full article

Aston Martin has extended its relationship as the official High-Performance Partner of The Jockey Club, the luxury-car manufacturer announced Tuesday. The British brand, which marked its debut with The Jockey Club as High-Performance partner of The Derby Festival at Epsom Downs in 2023, will extend its presence to include The Cheltenham Festival, the Randox Grand National Festival at Aintree, Newmarket's QIPCO Guineas Festival as well as the Betfred Derby Festival. Aston Martin will continue to proudly sponsor the Aston Martin Dash at Epsom Downs, with the Heritage H. taking place on Derby Day. At The Cheltenham Festival in March, Aston Martin will unveil its DBX707 and DB12 models, in addition to displaying other iconic models. Supporting all of The Jockey Club's major events, Aston Martin's DBX707 will transport racegoers, owners and VIP guests from helipad terminals into the racecourses. “Having become High-Performance Partner of The Derby Festival last summer, we are delighted to now extend our partnership with The Jockey Club,” said Oliver Turner, Regional President of Aston Martin in the UK and South Africa. “We look forward to working with The Jockey Club to tell our story, commencing with the Cheltenham Festival in March, through to the Epsom Derby Festival in June, where we are delighted to return as the title sponsor of the Aston Martin Dash, the world's fastest horse race over five furlongs.” The post The Jockey Club, Aston Martin Extend Partnership appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia recommends Maximum Security be disqualified from the winner's share of the 2020 Saudi Cup because of the doping conviction of trainer Jason Servis.View the full article

Nadine Seckman, a junior at Atherton High School, has been named the grand prize winner of the 38th annual Horsing Around With Art competition, presented by WinStar Farm. The HAWA Grand Prize is awarded to the artist whose work best captures the spirit of the Kentucky Derby. Churchill Downs Racetrack President, Mike Anderson, said Seckman's piece embodied the emotion of Derby. “For 149 years, it's been about the horse. And for Derby 150, this portrait of the horse in front of the Twin Spires captures the very spirit of the Kentucky Derby,” said Anderson. The winning artwork will be professionally framed and put on display in the Museum for the next year. Seckman also received a Spring Race Day Experience prize package sponsored by Churchill Downs, and the Museum awarded Atherton High School's art department with a $500 prize for art supplies. The post Nadine Seckman Wins Derby Museum Art Prize appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lisa Headrick has been appointed executive vice president, finance, strategy and operations at Woodbine Entertainment. “Lisa brings incredible depth and experience to the Woodbine leadership team,” Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland shared. “We are excited to have her join our team and help lead our business and the horse racing industry to ambitious new heights.” Formerly a Vice President of Finance at Loblaw Companies Limited, Headrick led Finance for the Discount Grocery Retail Division and prior to that, the E-Commerce and Loyalty (PC Optimum) segments. She spent over 20 years at Celestica, an international design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions company and most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer, Connectivity and Cloud Solutions, a $4-billion dollar segment of Celestica. “I am excited to start my new role at Woodbine,” Headrick said. “My family and I experienced the magic of Woodbine during a race day–the warm welcome, amazing atmosphere and thrilling horse racing made it an unforgettable experience. I'm looking forward to being a part of this welcoming community and contributing to its bright future ahead.” The post Headrick Joins Woodbine Executive Team appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Jockey Club has become an Ed Brown Partner and under its partnership with the Ed Brown Society, will be working collaboratively to provide exposures and experiential growth opportunities to Ed Brown scholars and fellows across the various companies and initiatives it operates. “We are excited to embark upon this critical work with The Jockey Club. Because The Jockey Club's operations touch virtually every aspect of our industry, this partnership opens up many more professional opportunities for our scholars and fellows to explore. So, we salute The Jockey Club for demonstrating this commitment to our mission. Undoubtedly, this partnership will lead to a more inclusive future for our industry,” said EBS Chairman Greg Harbut. Named in honor of Edward Dudley Brown, who was born into slavery in Lexington, KY, and went on to become one of the most accomplished horsemen in the history of Thoroughbred racing and founded by Living The Dream Racing & Stables, the Ed Brown Society (EBS) celebrates the rich history of African-Americans in the equine industry, while creating opportunities for young people of color to gain industry exposure, training, and experience, through internships and scholarships. EBS focuses on identifying and qualifying students of color, with demonstrated interest, skills and commitment, to become successful professionals in all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry. “The Ed Brown Society shares The Jockey Club's commitment to bringing talented young people into the Thoroughbred industry,” said James L. Gagliano, president and COO of The Jockey Club. “This partnership is an excellent example of how collaboration among industry groups can help grow the sport.” For more information about EBS visit www.EdBrownSociety.org . The post The Jockey Club, Ed Brown Society Launch Partnership appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Second Stride, which rehabs, retrains and rehomes retired Thoroughbred racehorses, will open its 2024 fundraising efforts with twin raffles for third-floor boxes for six people, one box each for Kentucky Derby and Oaks Day donated by Churchill Downs. In the spirit of May 3-4 being the 150th runnings of America's favorite race and its filly counterpart, only 150 tickets will be sold at $150 apiece for the Derby and for $125 apiece for the Oaks. Buy raffle tickets for the all-inclusive boxes (including food and alcoholic beverages) here. The drawings will be Feb. 15 at 5 p.m. ET and streamed via Facebook Live. Second Stride, which was founded in 2005, rehomed 169 horses in 2023 and directly assisted a total of 197, up from the 124 adoptions in 2022, when the facilities expanded to include Chorleywood Farm in Prospect, according to a release from the organization. The former racehorses, as well as broodmares and unable-to-race bloodstock, came from 49 tracks, training centers and farms and went to new homes in 26 states and Canada this past year. The average stay at Second Stride for horses being rehabbed and/or retrained before adoption was 57 days, covering more than 2,500 training sessions. “We spent 2022 working on expansion so we could take care of and find second careers and forever homes for more retired racehorses,” said Second Stride founder and executive director Kim Smith. “Aftercare for horses coming off the track is a race without a finish line. So now we look to build on 2023, which across the board was our most successful in terms of horses served, rehabbed and adopted as well as financial growth including fundraising and grants and volunteer hours. And just to put the 197 horses we assisted last year in perspective, that number is slightly more than the 1% of North America's 2023 foal crop. “We can't thank Churchill Downs enough for donating a prime box to these historic runnings of the Derby and Oaks. Every dollar raised will go toward the horses. This will get our fundraising off to a great start and hopefully make more people aware of Second Stride, how the horse donation process works and how our staff and volunteers prepare each donated horse individually for a second career, whether that be eventing, in the show ring, trail riding or as a wonderful, loving companion.” The post Second Stride Kicks Off ’24 Fundraising With Oaks/Derby Box Raffle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It is often espoused at business management seminars that having access to people smarter than you is a blessing and not a threat. We also know that having access to communities that share a common interest fosters social collaboration and belonging. But did you know having access to a guy affectionately nicknamed the “Italian Yoda” can lead to a graded stakes victory as a racehorse owner? This type of access has been thoughtfully curated by the powerhouse team at Belladonna Racing Partnership, which includes Paul Manganaro (the Italian Yoda), David Ingordo, trainer Cherie DeVaux and recent addition Casey Klein. This team, along with their inaugural partners, launched Belladonna in 2019 with the purchase of over $1.5 million in 2-year-olds, who happened to all be fillies. Belladonna, which means “pretty woman” in Italian, set out in 2019 to foster a partnership approach that provides the opportunity to buy, race, and network at the highest levels of the Thoroughbred industry. “We wanted to bring people into the industry, people who would enjoy the journey, learn, and share the experience with us,” said Manganaro. The partnership calling card is simple. “We want to provide action at a high level while also spreading the risk,” explained Ingordo. “We are all involved in each partnership group and thus have skin in the game. Providing hands-on concierge-level attention and opportunities is unique to Belladonna.” David Ingordo | Keeneland photo Creating this type of access for new owners is made easier when you already operate in the top echelon, not only in Equibase statistics but in the relationships built throughout the racing world. Paul Manganaro is one of those people. A third-generation horse owner who grew up in the New England area, Manganaro was raised in a proud Italian-American family where hard work, loyalty, and intelligence were cornerstones. View TDN profile on Paul Manganaro. It was in the summer of 1986, when Manganaro and his college roommate decided they would spend their break in Kentucky. Reflectively, it was a trip that sealed the fate for both UMass undergrads, as Manganaro and roommate Ned Toffey, now General Manager of Spendthrift Farm, manifestly found their futures in Thoroughbred horseracing. The Manganaro family took root in Kentucky in 2007 when Paul's uncle Anthony Manganaro founded Siena Farm in Paris, Kentucky along with Ignacio Patino and David Pope. Siena Farm, in partnerships, campaigned superstars Flightline, Always Dreaming, and Catholic Boy, among others. Though Manganaro's football days are behind him, competitiveness is something that remains in his veins today. His admiration for Coach John Wooden's pyramid of success, and his own experience being coached on the field, branded him with the knowledge that building a team of professionals who exhibit intentness, integrity, and clarity of thought was to be the foundation of his pyramid of success for Belladonna. Manganaro couldn't find a more professional and experienced first partner than David Ingordo (Read Taking Stock–David Ingordo) who has become integral to the success of Belladonna's selection of 2-year-olds. The son of jockey agent Jerry Ingordo, who managed Hall of Fame riders Laffit Pincay Jr., Sandy Hawley, and Patrick Valenzuela, and mother Dottie, who was the racing manager for Jerry Moss, young David always knew he wanted to be around horses. He started out in none other than Bobby Frankel's barn at age 14 and within four years was one of his assistant trainers. As a bloodstock agent, Ingordo is well known for his selection of the Horse of the Year Zenyatta in the 2005 Keeneland September Yearling sale for $60,000. Zenyatta went on to win over $7.3 million for Jerry and Ann Moss. He added to his resume with the purchase of a second GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner in Accelerate for $380,000 for the Hronis Family at the 2014 Keeneland September Sale. Ingordo scored a Breeders' Cup Classic hattrick and Horse of the Year double when Flightline crossed the finish line first at Keeneland in 2022. Ingordo was an instrumental part of the purchasing team that bought Flightline for $1,000,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale for Hronis, West Point, Woodford Racing, et.al. Ingordo's top draft picks for Belladonna include standouts Bayerness, Coastana, and Grade II winner Vahva. Belladonna partner and professional physician recruiter Kelly Bownes understands what it takes to find talent. “Seeking out talent isn't just using your gut instinct,” said Bownes. “It takes experience and deep research, something Ingordo and the Belladonna team employs.” The University of Kentucky graduate's resume reads like a who's who of top-tier bloodstock professionals and his eye for exceptional individuals extends beyond the sale ring. In 2018, he selected trainer Cherie DeVaux to be his wife, or as his “David DeVaux” embroidered vest implies, maybe she selected him. Cherie DeVaux | Adam Coglianese Regardless of who made the final bid, the team at Belladonna added another hard-working, experienced, and talented professional to their team in trainer DeVaux. DeVaux, who has amassed over $12 million in purse earnings since graduating from the Chad Brown barn in 2018, has already conditioned a Grade I winner in She Feels Pretty. She also has trained multiple graded stakes runners for Belladonna, including the 3-year-old filly Vahva who won the GII Lexus Raven Run S. back in October and Legalize who recently scored a black-type victory in the Sugar Bowl S. at the Fair Grounds. Looking toward the future is always top of mind as the Belladonna team looks to ascend its Racing Program Goal Pyramid. Recent addition, Casey Klein, who brings a master's degree in Sports Management from the University of Michigan and has worked alongside Ingordo for the last year, brings a fresh prospective to the group. Though young, Klein's roots run deep in Kentucky horse racing. The Klein family, led by Casey's father Richard, have amassed over 110 stakes victories since 1998. When you are in the business of bloodlines, Klein brings profound pedigree to Belladonna. How does someone looking to get into Thoroughbred racehorse ownership get access to a team such as what Belladonna has assembled? Easier than you might think, and surprisingly without any of the mark-ups you see in similar operations. Belladonna partner Bruce Fenimore, who met Ingordo at Saratoga, knew this was a well-run team and wanted to be a part of it immediately. “It became obvious that joining a group with more buying power would give me more ability to be successful at the races. I also wanted to win the big races,” he said. Each year Belladonna puts together a group that raises the capital needed for what is their equivalent to any professional sports team's draft. By purchasing multiple top tier horses/yearlings, the entire group, which now stands at over 60 individuals, can attain diversity, opportunity, and the dream of finding another Zenyatta. “The structure itself is partner-friendly and we have created a family with our partners,” said Manganaro. “We go to the races together, we have dinner together, and partners become part of a tight-knit group, just like a family.” Partner Kelly Bownes agrees. “Paul Manganaro and the entire team are so down-to-earth and are happy to spend time with you. They have an open-door policy and have an admirable appreciation for the horse,” he said. Belladonna partner Scott Runnels reflects on his experience with Belladonna. “The best part I would say is the fellowship I've experienced with other partners. We are all like-minded people who all love horses. When we get together it is an absolute blast,” Runnels said. The partnership does set aside funds for general administration and professional services to provide for the needed contracts, tax filings, and licensing support. Ingordo collects the standard 5% bloodstock agent fee on horses purchased, but directs 20% of those proceeds back into partner retention and social events for the partners. All expenses related to the training and racing of the partnership are billed at cost. There are no commissions taken on purse earnings aside from the standard trainer and jockey commissions. Due to the amount of business a group like this brings to the industry, they also benefit their partners by accessing elite services at competitive prices. Belladonna proudly provides aftercare of all their horses via a network of people and farms who also possess the same commitment to the horse as the Belladonna team does while the horses are racing. “Frequently, partnerships are forced to choose either quantity or quality. We have built a partnership that delivers a quantity of quality,” Ingordo said, with evident pride. “I'm a believer in the process that Paul has developed.” Belladonna partner Fenimore said he was also confident in what Belladonna could deliver. “We are going to be making a lot of noise over the next few years.” Making an investment in Belladonna is more sizable than an average punter's bankroll on a Saturday at Keeneland. “Our partners invest five, six, and even seven figures into our partnerships,” said Ingordo. Yet Manganaro quickly retorts, “There are ways to gain this type of access to the biggest races and biggest names and that is accomplished by creating a smaller partnership on your own that buys into a 2.5% or 5% stake in one of our offerings. We treat everyone the same, regardless of their investment.” When you have a partnership that delivers not only access to the best in the Thoroughbred racing industry, but also fellow partners that are doctors, recruiters, and C-suite executives, you are part of a network few can achieve on their own. Manganaro explains that Belladonna is a partnership not of just horse owners but of good people who have become family. “We want to grow the industry and get more people involved in the sport we love. Let's have a conversation. We can find a way to get just about anyone involved.” The post Partnerships, Presented by Taylor Made Partnerships: Belladonna Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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Nearly four years after Maximum Security (New Year's Day) crossed the wire first in the inaugural Saudi Cup and six months after his trainer Jason Servis was given a four-year prison sentence for doping horses under his care, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) announced Tuesday that it has concluded its own investigation into the matter and will recommend to a Stewards Committee that it should sanction Servis and disqualify Maximum Security. The final decision will be made by the stewards committee, but in the press release it issued Tuesday the JCSA made a strong case that Maximum Security should be disqualified and Servis should be sanctioned. At stake, is the $10 million that is paid out to the winner of the $20-million race. Should Maximum Security be disqualified, Midnight Bisou (Midnight Lute) would presumably be declared the winner. Maximum Security did not test positive for a prohibited substance before or after the Saudi Cup, but Servis was caught on wiretapped phone calls bragging that he gave the banned substance SGF-1000 to nearly every horse in his barn. Racing officials from JCSA have maintained that it is within their power to strip Maximum Security of the win if it was proven that Servis had been illegally drugging Maximum Security in the months surrounding the race. The statement from the JCSA read, in part: “Following the conclusion of that investigation and pursuant to the Racing Rules of the JCSA (Rules) [2] and the Horseman's Guide (Guide) [3], the JCSA has now authorised charges to be brought against Jason Servis, the former trainer of the horse Maximum Security. “The Charges allege substantial breaches of the Rules and the Guide and relate to the administration of Prohibited Substances to Maximum Security and failures to comply with the entry requirements for the Race. “The JCSA will contend that the Stewards Committee should sanction Jason Servis and disqualify Maximum Security.” The statement said that the inquiry to be held by the Stewards Committee will take place “in due course.” The inquiry will held in private and members of the media will not be permitted to attend. The decision of the Stewards Committee will be published at the conclusion of the inquiry. Until the stewards committee has made its final decision, the JCSA will issue no further statements. At deadline for this story, Jeff Bloom, who heads the syndicate that campaigned Midnight Bisou was unavailable for comment. Gary West, who owned Maximum Security with his wife Mary, also could not be reached for comment. However, in December, 2022, West issued a statement saying he would be supportive of a decision to disqualify Maximum Security and redistribute the purse money. “We believe in the justice system and have patiently waited for the legal prosecution to take its course,” West said. “Now that Jason Servis has entered a guilty plea, we want to make it clear that if the Saudi Cup decides to redistribute the purse, we would support that decision. Hopefully, that action will prevent future conduct of this nature. We believe the decision to take the Saudi Cup purse from Maximum Security and redistribute it is the correct one.” The post The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia Takes Steps to Disqualify Maximum Security appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article