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The race has begun to qualify for the $200,000 ODT Southern Mile Final (1600m) at Wingatui in March, and local trainers Brian and Shane Anderton are keen to once again be in the mix. The father-and-son duo took out this year’s edition of the race with their stakes winner Burgie and they are keen to chase the big prizemoney on offer with a number of their runners this season. “We were lucky enough to win it last season. It was only the first heat the other day so we will try and get a few qualified. It is a good incentive, so it is well worth having a crack at,” Shane Anderton said. “We have run three so far (in the first two heats), we have got a bit more time yet (to qualify), so we will just see how we go.” Stablemates Bauble and Country Boy will attempt to gain a spot in the final when they contest the third heat of the series over a mile at Riverton on New Year’s Day. The pair contested the second heat of the series at Wingatui on Boxing Day but were tripped up by the unseasonable Heavy10 track conditions, finishing ninth and 11th respectively behind winner Sistena. The Andertons are hoping for improved track conditions, with the track rated a Soft5 on Friday morning and rain forecast in the lead-up to Monday’s meeting. “Bauble was a wee bit disappointing the other day, I don’t know if that wet track might have just pulled him up a bit. He was in pretty good form before that (placing in his four previous outings),” Anderton said. “Country Boy was a bit disappointing the other day too. He hasn’t had a lot of form on heavy ground before that, so hopefully the weather holds off. “Going from a Good3 to a Heavy10 tripped a few of them up the other day, so we will see what happens.” Stablemate Inflamed put in a better showing for fifth in the opening heat of the series behind the Danny Crozier-trained Corista and collected five points for the series to put her in a good position to qualify for the final. The Andertons will bring more ODT Southern Mile series flavour to Riverton earlier on the card when this year’s Final victor Burgie and runner-up Mayor Of Norwood contest the Carriers Arms Hotel Summer Cup (2147m). Burgie has been lumbered with topweight of 60.5kg, while Mayor Of Norwood has the second highest impost at 57.5kg, however, the Andertons have secured the services of four-kilogram claiming apprentice jockeys Kevin Rathoar and Ruvanesh Muniandy to help ease their load. “We have got an allowance off both of them,” Anderton said. “Burgie is up in the weights but she ran a good race at Invercargill the other day. It is hard to pick up ground there late. If she gets a decent run, she will be competitive. “Mayor Of Norwood ran all the sectionals the other day. It was a slow run race, they cantered around and sprinted home. He was probably four or five lengths in front about 10 strides after the post, so if things go right he should be competitive as well.” The Andertons are also looking forward to Ghibellines filly Central Gold making her debut in the Doug Horrell Contracting/Otautau Food Centre (1200m). “She has had a couple of jump outs and is going along alright,” Anderton said. “She will learn a lot from the outing but she has pleased me with what she has done so far.” Rounding out the stable’s representation at Riverton will be Bowler in the Ricki Egerton Daggin/Grant Horrel Contracting (1600m). “Bowler has been racing fairly well and is due to get one soon with a bit of luck,” Anderton said. View the full article

Mike Moroney and Pam Gerard made a big splash on Boxing Day with a rapidly improving three-year-old at the top of his game, and they are hoping New Year’s Day might bring something similar. The Matamata trainers struck Gr.2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) gold at Pukekohe on Tuesday with the overlooked $21 outsider Pendragon, who was unplaced in the first three starts of his career but has won three in a row since then. Gerard sees some similarities among the New Year’s Day contingent of Lingjun Xiongfeng, Force Of Law and Skaw Valley, who all head to Pukekohe on Monday with their confidence and form on an upward trajectory. In-form five-year-old Lingjun Xiongfeng is the stable’s headline act, currently holding $5 favouritism for the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m). Lingjun Xiongfeng was a maiden winner as a three-year-old in March of 2022, then placed in the Gr.2 Championship Stakes (2100m) a month later. He later struggled to push on from that early potential, and by the time he lined up in a Rating 65 at Pukekohe on December 9, he had gone 21 long months without a win. But he broke that drought with a spectacular finish from last among a 14-horse field, then stepped up to open company at Te Rapa two weeks later and produced an even more remarkable performance. The grey entire again dropped out the back, then produced an explosive finish to sail past his seven opponents and score by five and a half lengths. “He’s going super,” Gerard said. “He’s always shown us a huge amount of potential, but just in these last few weeks he’s really got a bit of confidence up. He also hasn’t been as colty as he used to be, so it’s been a real turnaround. “I’ve been really happy with him since that last-start performance at Te Rapa. He just keeps improving every day. He’s absolutely flying at the moment. “Our only reservation would be the weather forecast. We’re not quite sure how much rain they’re going to get between now and then. He’ll handle a little bit of cut out of the ground, but he probably wouldn’t want it to get too bad. Our other runners should handle an off track okay.” Moroney and Gerard’s other runners are last-start placegetter Force Of Law in a star-studded Gr.2 Skycity Eclipse Stakes (1200m) and smart debut winner Skaw Valley in the Barfoot & Thompson (1600m). “Force Of Law is another one that’s just starting to put it all together,” Gerard said. “That placing in his second start was a big step forward from his debut. He’s really going ahead in leaps and bounds. “It’s a smallish but very good field on New Year’s Day, and we know that he’s a fair way down the list. But we’re really happy with him and he’s definitely going the right way. We wouldn’t be surprised to see him run well. “Skaw Valley won nicely in his first start, although that was midweek and down the line. This is going to be a huge step up for him. But he’s another one that’s going in the right direction. He’s previously been quite a lazy worker, but he’s just recently starting to show a lot more interest in his work. If there’s a bit of rain around, it definitely won’t bother him.” View the full article

The team at Cody Cole Racing got a much-needed boost over the busy summer racing period when they scored a winning treble at Arawa Park on Thursday. “We took six runners there and had three winners and two thirds, so it wasn’t a bad day,” trainer Cody Cole said. “It is a tough time of year, there is a lot of racing, and all the staff are working hard through the holiday period when most people are on holiday. It is nice to boost morale and keep everyone chipper.” Promising filly Scouser made a winning start to her career when taking out the Greenlight Insurance Brokers 1215 on debut. Cole has a lot of time for the three-year-old daughter of Contributer and believes she is in for a bright future. “She is very promising, it won’t be the last you see of her,” Cole said. “She was late scratched last week after having a little niggle, which was nothing other than a bump on a leg that we nursed through the week. She is open to a lot of improvement fitness-wise and I think she will improve on figuring the game out too. “She is a really nice filly. We can then start setting our sights a little higher. She will improve more on a better track too. Nabba (Michael McNab, jockey) said if she had a track she could ping off she would have put them away a lot easier as well.” Cole was also pleased with the victories of Extortion and Anise in the Paula Short Memorial 1560 and Arawa Park Hotel Rotorua 1560 respectively. “I didn’t think we would get to see the day Extortion would win another one. He is a consistent old horse, but he doesn’t pick them up often,” Cole said. “He is a fun horse for the people that are in him. They have been patient and the win was well-deserved. “Anise’s record is not that good but she is better than a one-win horse. She hasn’t had the best of luck and had a few issues as well, she is not the easiest mare to train. “We have managed to find the key to her this season. Mum owns half of her and they deserve it. When you are patient and have one with niggles and have to stop and wait, it is more rewarding when they get the job done.” Looking ahead to racing at Hastings on Sunday, Cole will take a quintet of runners south and is particularly excited about the futures of promising fillies Secret Life and Soraya who will make their debuts in the Happy Hire Maiden (1400m). “Both are staying type three-year-old fillies, it is just whether they are going to step-up and be on an Oaks (Gr.1, 2400m) trail or not,” Cole said. “I really like both of them and couldn’t really separate them on their work. They are just kicking off their careers but I think they should run well and take good improvement from whatever they do.” Cole will be hoping to kick-off the new year in style when he heads to Pukekohe on Monday where he will line-up Navigator and Wet ‘N’ Wild in the Stella Artois 1400, and last start winner Kind Thoughts in the Ellerslie Events 1600. “Navigator is a lovely horse, he just had a bit of a setback last week,” Cole said. “He was quiet in himself and had a minor irregularity in his blood, so we just missed a bit of work. If he was going as good as we could have him I would say he is a very good chance, but I am not quite sure whether the little bit of work he has missed is going to take its toll. “He is a progressive horse with a bright future and he’s got a handy horse’s record at the moment too. “Kind Thoughts was really impressive when she won down at Trentham. We have always liked the mare and she wants to run over ground pretty quickly. “It is a bit of a stepping stone to the Remutaka Classic ($350,000, 2100m) at Trentham. This is just an option to try and get a better chance of gaining a start. She is going to be a really nice stayer in 12 months time.” View the full article

Stephen Marsh is confident of Velocious giving another bold account of herself at Pukekohe Park on New Year’s Day, although his confidence is tempered by an unfavourable forecast. The Cambridge trainer will run the daughter of Written Tycoon in the Gr.2 Skycity Eclipse Stakes (1200m) ahead of the TAB Karaka Million 2YO Classic (1200m) at Ellerslie on January 27. Velocious has impressed in both of her outings and while Marsh is more than happy with the filly’s condition, it is a factor out of his control that is a worry. “She is going really well, but there does look like there is rain coming and she’s certainly not a wet- tracker, so it is a concern,” Marsh said. “Move To Strike obviously looks very exciting, but our filly will race well. I do think she might be vulnerable, but she needs this run and then she will be cherry ripe for the Karaka Million.” Velocious was a debut winner at Te Rapa in November and a fortnight later she was untroubled to claim the Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) with Sam Spratt to take the reins again. She currently heads the Karaka Million market at $3.20 and will bid to roll back the years for Marsh and Albert Bosma’s Go Racing syndication company after they won the juvenile feature in 2013 with Ruud Awakening. Marsh will also be represented on New Year’s Day by Mercurial in the Gr.1 Sistema Railway (1200m) and El Vencedor in the Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile (1600m), but again the forecast has him worried. “Mercurial is just racing so well, he’s going terrific. He jumps and puts himself there and is so honest,” Marsh said. “It’s a good, even field and he is up to running a hell of a race, but he won’t want too much rain around. He’s always been better on top of the ground.” Spratt will partner Mercurial, who was a course and distance winner two runs back before a sound runner-up finish on Boxing Day. El Vencedor is another in fine form and followed up his second in the Listed Fulton Family Stakes (1500m) with a hollow victory in the Gr.3 Eagle Technology Stakes (1600m) and Joe Doyle retains the mount. “Again, he won’t want a lot of rain and funnily enough he used to like the wetter tracks earlier on, but he’s a bit fussier now,” Marsh said. “He has drawn well (seven) and it’s an even field, so I think he’s a good chance again.” Marsh will also have runners at Taupo on Saturday and tipped Provence as his best winning chance when she resumes in the Mort Webber Memorial (1200m). “She is fresh and I really like her. She had a long spell after her last prep and she’s come back well and doing everything right,” he said. Doyle will partner the Savabeel four-year-old who hasn’t raced since February, but showed her readiness to return with a trial win at Te Awamutu earlier this month. View the full article

A pair of rising stars of the South Island’s thoroughbred ranks faced their toughest test so far in the Craigmore Sustainable Holdings Timaru Heritage Cup (1600m) on Thursday, and they rose to the occasion and fought out a thrilling finish. Dazzling Miss and Jon Ol Rocco were unable to be separated at the finish of the time-honoured $80,000 feature, which has been run since 1875. It was the third time that the Timaru Cup has ended with a dead-heat for first, following on from 1944 (Gamble and Honest Sal) and 1910 (Oiyoi and Tikitere). The Terri Rae-trained Dazzling Miss pounced at the home turn on Thursday and took control of the race, but she was soon joined by Andrew Carston’s Jon Ol Rocco. That pair fought tooth and nail through the final 150m, hitting the finish line locked together and sharing the spoils. It was the sixth win of a 12-race career for Dazzling Miss, while Jon Ol Rocco has now had 10 starts for four wins, three placings and two fourths. Bought for $40,000 as a yearling at Karaka in 2021, Jon Ol Rocco has made a rapid rise after starting the season in Rating 65 company. He has now earned $96,400 in stakes and is being pointed towards a brand-new $350,000 race at Trentham on January 20. “To dead-heat for first in the Timaru Cup was a super result,” Carston said. “He’s a horse that we’ve always rated pretty highly, and he’s never run a bad race. Yesterday was his biggest test so far, but Kylie (Williams) gave him a great ride and he delivered. “His first start of the season was in a Rating 65, so he’s done really well to rise through the grades as quickly as he has. He was a very good second in the Cromwell Cup (2030m) in his previous start too, so he’s just continuing to improve all the time. “The plan of attack now is the Remutaka Classic (2100m) at Trentham in January. He’s going to have to carry a lot of weight in that race, being a four-win horse now, but we’re pretty keen to give him his chance.” The Remutaka Classic is restricted to horses with one win or fewer as at midnight on July 31. The race is run under set weights and penalties conditions, meaning Jon Ol Rocco has earned the maximum 4kg penalty with his three additional wins this season. Jon Ol Rocco’s Timaru Cup heroics provided a perfect start to a busy weekend for Carston, who now turns his attention to his 14-strong contingent at Kurow on Saturday. “I’ve got a big team in at Kurow, and I think Say Satono would have to be my best winning chance,” the Riccarton trainer said. “She’s shown well above average ability. She was pretty unlucky not to win again last start after a very good win during Cup Week. She’s been working well and I think Kurow will suit her.” Say Satono will contest the McKeown Petroleum & Coupland’s Working Dog Biscuit (1400m), bringing in a career record of two wins and two second placings from seven starts. The four-year-old is by Satono Aladdin out of the Pentire mare Say No More, who won the Gr.1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) and Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). Carston also has a high opinion of Pegau, who recorded six placings from 13 starts in the North Island before relocating to Canterbury. The Tivaci mare finished fifth at Cromwell in her first start for her new stable on December 3, then took a big step forward with a three-length maiden win at Ashburton two and a half weeks later. Pegau will be ridden by three-kilogram claimer Yogesh Atchamah in the Murray Scott Memorial (1400m). “I thought Pegau was pretty impressive in that last-start performance, and she’s another one that I’d expect to go well on Saturday,” Carston said. “But she is going to need some luck from her wide draw.” View the full article

What Perth Cup Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Monday, January 1, 2024 First Race 12:45pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 2 Perth Cup will headline the annual New Year’s Day meeting at Ascot Racecourse this Monday afternoon. With warm weather forecast across the weekend and into Monday, the track is expected to stay in the Good range for the whole nine-race card. The rail will go back into the True position for the entire circuit, with the opening race on Perth Cup Day scheduled to jump at 12:45pm AWST. Perth Cup Tip: Queen Alina After being scratched from this race last year, Queen Alina from the Daniel & Ben Pearce stable will run in the 2024 edition of the Perth Cup, where she is coming off a much-needed confidence-boosting win. This five-year-old mare settled much closer to the speed last start in the Listed A.T.A. Stakes as she held off her rivals to claim a gritty half-length victory over Black Fantasy on December 20. This daughter of Mahuta has been getting fitter and stronger throughout this preparation, and this race is the clear target for her at the end of the campaign. Chris Parnham knows Queen Alina very well, and if she gets even luck in the final 400m, she will play a prominent role in the finish. Perth Cup Race 8 – #14 Queen Alina (6) 5yo Mare | T: Daniel & Ben Pearce | J: Chris Parnham (53kg) +1100 with PlayUp La Trice Classic Tip: Yonga Lass William Pike will combine with Grant & Alana Williams once again on Saturday in the Group 3 La Trice Classic when Yonga Lass takes her place in the co-feature. Last start, this four-year-old mare got too far back in the Listed Starstruck Classic but ran home nicely from the second-last to finish fourth, 2.3 lengths off Rusty Dreams. With more speed expected in this contest, it should set up better for this daughter of Universal Ruler, who will undoubtedly go back from her wide barrier (11). If Pike can get this girl to the outside of the field and let down with her strong finishing burst, Yonga Lass can record her first black-type victory of her career. La Trice Classic Race 6 – #8 Yonga Lass (11) 4yo Mare | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (55kg) +250 with Picklebet Summer Scorcher Tip: Wild Belle Wild Belle was last seen finishing eighth in the Listed Sunlight Classic at Flemington in March, where the Luke Fernie-trained mare settled near the rear of the field and made good ground in what has turned out to be a strong form race. Before going to Victoria last preparation, this daughter of Pride Of Dubai kicked off her campaign with a win at this track over 1100m, defeating Malkar Pindari by 3.8 lengths on February 5. Although she hasn’t been to a public trial before this first-up run, we expect that Fernie and his team will have Wild Belle ready to go, and if she is anywhere near her best, she should prove very hard to beat. Summer Scorcher Race 7 – #10 Wild Belle (7) 4yo Mare | T: Luke Fernie | J: Chris Parnham (54kg) +220 with Dabble Best Bet at Ascot: Hostile Talk Hostile Talk backed up his strong trial form when recording a dominant debut victory at Belmont over 1000m on December 6, defeating Bronte’s Dream by 3.3 lengths. With William Pike retaining the ride after his debut victory, we see that as a big push for this up-and-coming galloper. This son of War Chant will have taken a lot of benefit from his first race start and will have garnered more fitness going into his second start. Although this is a much tougher race, Pike will have this guy close to the speed from barrier six, and if he produces a similar finishing burst, he will go very close to recording back-to-back victories. Best Bet Race 3 – #7 Hostile Talk (4) 3yo Gelding | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (54.5kg) +140 with Neds Next Best at Ascot: Hanchi We were with Hanchi last start when he ran away from his rivals over 1000m at this track and recorded a slashing victory over Cut The Talk on December 9. The Sean & Jake Casey-trained gelding appears to have a lot of talent, and when going back through his form, it is easy to see that with his runner-up finish in the Placid Ark Prelude and fifth-place finish in the Listed Placid Ark, where he got no luck at all from a wide barrier. Chris Parnham has been in the saddle for all three starts this time in and from barrier two, he should have Hanchi in behind the speed and ready to pounce at the top of the home straight. Next Best Race 9 – #7 Hanchi (2) 3yo Gelding | T: Sean & Jake Casey | J: Chris Parnham (57kg) +260 with Boombet Monday quaddie tips for Perth Cup Day Ascot quadrella selections Monday, January 1, 2024 2-6-8 1-3-4-10 1-5-6-7-14 5-7-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Sunday, December 31, 2023 First Race 1:45pm AEDT Visit Dabble The quality racing continues at Gosford on Sunday afternoon, with a seven-race program set for New Year’s Eve. There are 100 acceptors across the meeting, ensuring some big field sizes for punters to dissect as the opening race is scheduled to get underway at 1:45pm local time. The rail is in the true position the entire circuit, and with only a minor chance of rain predicted in the lead-up, expect the surface to land somewhere in the Good rating for the weekend. Best Bet at Gosford: Lady Extreme Lady Extreme debuted an impressive winner at this course on December 7 and we see no reason why she can’t chalk up back-to-back wins on Sunday. The daughter of Extreme Choice powered over the top of her rivals over 1000m in her first-up romp, going on to secure victory by an eye-catching 2.2 lengths. She should only improve based on that performance, and although she now tackles much tougher Class 1 company, Lady Extreme should be finishing off best once again. Best Bet Race 4 – #3 Lady Extreme (15) 4yo Mare | T: Blake Ryan | J: Jay Ford (57kg) +190 with Picklebet Next Best at Gosford: Subarctic Subarctic returned from a 195-day spell at Gosford on December 8 and hit the line well over an unsuitable trip. The gelding by So You Think was unable to maintain a long-sustained run over the 1200m in the small four-horse field, knocking up late due to a lack of race-day fitness. The Matthew Smith barn elect to send Subarctic to the mile second-up and the step-up in trip is a necessity for his chances. We expect Subarctic to be blousing his rivals late and finally breaking his maiden status at start 11. Next Best Race 3 – #5 Subarctic (7) 4yo Gelding | T: Matthew Smith | J: Ashley Morgan (59kg) +290 with Bet365 Next Best Again at Gosford: Dize After one official barrier trial to kick-off the campaign, Dize heads to the races for the first time on Sunday. The daughter of Shalaa went on to secure victory in that jump-out at Wyong by 5.2 lengths, skipping away from her rivals despite racing under her own steam. She was never asked for the ultimate effort by Anna Roper, giving the impression that the three-year-old filly had plenty left in the locker. She should be pinging the lids from barrier eight in this 1000m maiden contest, and if she can manage to get across to the rails, Dize will look the winner a long way out. Next Best Again Race 1 – #5 Dize (8) 3yo Filly | T: Damien Lane | J: Anna Roper (a2kg) (55kg) +450 with Neds Gosford Sunday quaddie tips – 31/12/2023 Gosford quadrella selections Sunday, December 31, 2023 1-3 1-2-4-5 1-2-3-4-10 4-5-8 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

J.T. Lundy, the controversial former president of Calumet Farm, passed away Tuesday. He was 82. The news was reported on Facebook by his sister, Kathy Lundy Jones, and his son, Robert. According to Robert's post, Lundy fell in November, suffered from a head injury and never fully recovered. According to the BloodHorse, Lundy was a native of Georgetown, Ky. and grew up on a farm working primarily around show cattle. He told the magazine in 1990 that he eventually steered into the horse business because it appeared to be more lucrative than cattle and “it was more fun.” After operating his own farm, Lundy got his foot in the door at Calumet when he married Lucille “Cindy” Wright, the granddaughter of Calumet founder Warren Wright, Sr. Lucille Wright died in 1982, which paved the way for Lundy to take over the day-to-day operations of the farm. With Lundy at the helm, Calumet enjoyed success on the racetrack and in the breeding business. In Alydar, Calumet was home to one of the top sires in the sport. Calumet's best horse at the time turned out to be homebred Criminal Type, who was named Horse of the Year in 1990. Another star was GI Shuvee H. winner Tis Juliet. Calumet Farm won the 1990 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder. Things took a turn in the wrong direction starting in November of 1990 when the then 15-year-old Alydar kicked his stall door and fractured his leg. He was euthanized two days later. Alydar was insured for $36 million, which raised suspicions about his death that persist today. Though it might have seemed that Calumet was in sound shape financially, that turned out to be untrue. Under Lundy, Calumet was deep in debt due to his fraud and mismanagement. Calumet filed for bankruptcy protection in 1991 and was losing $1 million a month. Lundy resigned as the farm's president in April of 1991. Then under former trainer John Ward, Jr., Calumet was forced to sell off property and reduce its holdings. In 2000, Lundy, along with Gary Matthews, Calumet's former attorney and chief financial officer, was convicted of fraud and bribery and sent to prison. Along with a 4 1/2-year prison sentence, Lundy was ordered to pay $20.4 million in restitution. A jury found that Lundy and Matthews had committed fraud when acquiring $65 million in loans made to Calumet by the First City National Bank of Houston through bribery and deceit. According to the BloodHorse, federal prosecutors argued Lundy deserved a stiffer penalty because he was responsible for the death of Alydar, which was the main asset securing the loans. On that latter allegation, United States District Court Judge Sim Lake would conclude: “There is some physical evidence, and circumstances surrounding the event are suspicious, but I cannot conclude he is responsible.” Lundy was released from prison in 2005. The post J.T. Lundy Passes at 82 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Olivia Kendal will be in the Top End on Saturday where she will feature during the race meeting at Fannie Bay. Photo: Darren Winningham Two interstate apprentices will feature at the annual New Year’s Eve meeting at Darwin on Saturday. Dylan Stanley, based at Wellington in NSW, and Olivia Kendal, based at Ipswich in Queensland, have four rides each on the seven-event program at Fannie Bay. Stanley has previous Northern Territory experience having ventured north in 2021 and apart from riding at Darwin, he has also had the opportunity to saddle up at Alice Springs and Adelaide River. The 21-year-old, who is apprenticed to Dubbo trainer Kody Nestor, decided to accept a three-month offer to ride for Alice Springs trainer Terry Gillett. Gillett’s daughter Dakota, who rides for her dad and mother Leanne – also a licenced trainer in the Red Centre – when she graces Pioneer Park, is currently spending time with the highly-successful Richard and Chantelle Jolly stable in Adelaide. Dakota, second in the Alice Springs and Provincial jockeys’ premiership last season, headed to South Australia after a recent stint in Sydney where she worked on her craft under the guidance of Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker. Kendal is apprenticed to Ipswich trainer Beau Gorman and agreed to make the trip to the tropics when approached by Top End trainer Patrick Johnston. The 25-year-old, who rides throughout Queensland, has had her fair share of injuries from falls since making her debut in 2021, which included a mishap at Rockhampton on December 21. Undeterred, she backed up the next day for seven rides at Mackay before completing engagements at the Gold Coast and Ipswich leading up to Christmas. After riding at Warwick on Thursday, Kendal will board a plane from Brisbane bound for Darwin on Friday before returning home late on Saturday night. Stanley, who had his first race start in 2020, boasts 18 wins and 55 placings from 316 career starts, while Kendal has posted 62 wins and 113 placings from 405 starts. On Saturday, Stanley will partner Chris Pollard’s stablemates Solid Rock, Hey Little Sister, Glenaureen and Miss Epernay. Kendall will partner Johnston’s trio Barty Aya, Gelata and Ankle Rolex, as well as Mark Nyhan’s Vascotto. Thoroughbred Racing NT chief executive officer Andrew O’Toole is more than pleased to see Stanley and Kendal feature at Fannie Bay this weekend. “Dylan, who had four rides at Wellington on Boxing Day, arrived in Alice Springs on Wednesday, rode track work on Thursday morning and will fly up on Saturday,” O’Toole said. “He wasn’t getting much of a go on the country circuit in NSW, so he thought he’d come back to the Territory and give it a crack. “He came up here in 2021 when Nyngan trainer Rodney Robb brought horses up for the Darwin Cup Carnival. “After celebrating a few wins in Darwin and Alice Springs, Dylan, who is very tall jockey, injured his knee during track work here in Darwin and from what I understand it took him a long time to come right. “Former champion NSW country jockey Greg Ryan, who lives in Dubbo, has been helping Dylan with his riding lately. “Despite his height, I always thought that he had a little bit of ability – so here’s hoping that Dylan’s return to the NT is successful.” It’s not uncommon for interstate jockeys and apprentices to make “fly in, fly out” visits for race meetings in the Top End and Alice Springs, while others have remained in the NT for the duration of the Darwin and Alice Springs Cup Carnivals. Victorian jockey Stan Tsaikos has made endless trips to the NT over the years, while Canberra-based jockey Aaron Sweeney decided to relocate to the Top End after having the opportunity to ride during the 2023 Darwin Cup Carnival. “Olivia, who along with Dylan will claim 3kg on Saturday, certainly doesn’t mind travelling and during December she has ridden at Rockhampton, Thangool, Ipswich, Emerald, Kilcoy, Toowoomba, Nanango, Mackay, Warwick, the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast,” O’Toole said. “She’s ridden a few winners – I saw her ride a winner the other day at Rockhampton, then she had a fall. “I had just booked her flights, but she bounced back and rode the next day – she must have something about her. “Olivia is just coming up for the meeting on Saturday, so hopefully she will enjoy her first experience at Fannie Bay. “Because she has ridden at various Queensland country tracks, I don’t think riding on the dirt at Darwin will phase her.” Kendal, who has rides at the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve (Sunday) and Toowoomba on New Year’s Day (Monday), is understandably excited about her NT sojourn. “When I was offered the rides at Fannie Bay, I jumped at the chance,” she said. “I’m really looking forward to the trip and hope I can land a winner or two up there.” More horse racing news View the full article

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It’s the wet season in the Top End, but there has been little rain of late with hot weather dominating the Darwin landscape. That hasn’t proven to be a deterrent with good numbers for the New Year’s Eve meeting at Fannie Bay on Saturday. Relentless hot weather has been a factor in the Top End throughout December, but that hasn’t affected numbers as the Darwin Turf Club prepares for its final meeting of the year on Saturday. A total of 60 runners have accepted for the seven-event program at Fannie Bay, which exceeds the 59 starters that lined up for the seven races in 2017. There could be scratchings on race day, but to have so many acceptances for the traditional New Year’s Eve meeting is a shot in the arm, according to Thoroughbred Racing Northern Territory chief executive officer Andrew O’Toole. “Unfortunately, the meeting prior to Christmas last year was abandoned following a thunderstorm in the morning, which prevented ground staff from rolling the track before the first race,” O’Toole said. “The track was left in a heavy state following the rain and it was rendered unfit for racing. “The jockeys also deemed the conditions far too dangerous. “We had eight races for the New Year’s Eve meeting last year with 65 runners – that’s after 11 scratchings. “Take that out of the equation, this is the best New Year’s Eve meeting as far as numbers are concerned for seven races. “It’s actually a really good program, pretty solid with decent fields. “It’s not easy settling on winners with confidence and there will be each-way betting in six of the seven races.” The feature race is an 1100m Open Handicap and although it has only attracted a field of five speed will certainly be a highlight. Doc O’Connor from the Gary Clarke stable has had seven starts in Darwin for five wins and a second – and is aiming for his fourth win in a row. Jason Manning’s Spanish Heirloom, who boasts respectable South Australian form, makes her NT debut, while Phil Cole’s Cielo D’Oro, Dick Leech’s Prince Of Mercia and Tom Logan’s Fromthenevernever will be aiming to end 2023 with a win. “Doc O’Connor has drawn four and there’s a lot of pace inside him,” O’Toole said. “You’ve got Spanish Heirloom, she will try and lead – it’s got good pace. “It will be interesting to see if Jarrod Todd crosses or what he does on Doc O’Connor over 1100m. “He’s a bit vulnerable over 1100m, but that said he has won three races from four starts over the trip. “That was against his own age group as a three-year-old a few months ago – he’s taking on open sprinters now. “Hard to say how the race will pan out, but it wouldn’t surprise me if Doc O’Connor and Spanish Heirloom go hammer and tong up front and it’s made for something like Cielo D’Oro or Prince Of Mercia to run home over the top of them. “Fromthenevernever, he’ll probably sit up wide from gate five, but he was good when he won the other day. “That was a 0-64 event over 1200m, but he’s taking on the big boys now.” The final race, one of two 1600m races at 0-64 level, is also an intriguing affair. “Few chances there, it’s an interesting race,” O’Toole added. “The Albion has been up for a while and is probably in need of a break despite producing good form, but in saying that he’ll likely come out and win on Saturday. “Spielberg should prove hard to beat – Prince Of Ruban, a last start winner, and Dip Me Lid are also decent hopes. “Ankle Rolex hasn’t been racing badly, just hasn’t had much luck and in fact won during the corresponding meeting last year.” The Kerry Petrick-trained New Roman, also victorious during the New Year’s Eve meeting a year ago, lines up in Heat 1 of the Summer Sprint Series over 1100m at 0-64 – which is also Heat 5 of the Lightning Wet Season Series. Apart from Doc O’Connor, last start winners Shecanmixit, Wilsons Prom and Fly Nice will also bring good form to the table come Saturday. Incredibly, Chloe Baxter’s Shecanmixit broke the track record for 1000m (56.02) in her Top End debut when she saluted in a maiden on December 8. Significantly, a host of other new faces will have their first start at Fannie Bay on Saturday, which will cause punters further angst. They include Gary Clarke’s Alpha Flight and Adelaide Fever, Ella Clarke’s Debating, Garry Lefoe’s Asterisk, Mark Nyhan’s Vascotto, Kerry Petrick’s Princess Pancakes, and Baxter’s Enuff Red. “I’ve seen most of them trial, except for Vascotto and Debating,” O’Toole said. “Alpha Flight and Adelaide Fever weren’t asked to do much, so they will be interesting ones to watch. “Debating and Enuff Red will feature in the same race – they’ve both got pretty good form. “Princess Pancakes is the sister of NT Derby winner Anphina, while Asterisk arrives after two unplaced starts in Queensland.” More horse racing news View the full article

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Regaleira chased down Shin Emperor in the late going Dec. 28 at Nakayama Racecourse to become the first filly to win the Hopeful Stakes (G1).View the full article

During the recent holiday season, I had the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with my 13-year-old son, Max, about his future aspirations. As he approaches an age where decisions about higher education and career paths come into focus, we've delved into conversations about his collegiate preferences and professional ambitions. It is not uncommon for adolescents at this stage to express a desire to emulate the occupational choices of family members. Max, in particular, has conveyed an interest in following in the footsteps of his father, cousin Norm, uncle Mark, and his late grandfather Norman. Now over the past few days I have had time to reflect on the thoughts and proposals brought forward by Boyd Browning and Nick de Meric. I believe the appropriate route going forward is for American Racing to have a parallel initiative to that of AUSHORSE in Australia. This enterprise would aim to promote the American Thoroughbred industry, encourage investment from both domestic and international sources, and introduce new owners to the excitement of racehorse ownership. Funding the initiative would occur through a small percentage taken from purse structures, sales purchases, or commissions. This type of initiative could bring several benefits to the American Thoroughbred industry: Promotion and Branding: A centralized marketing arm can effectively promote the industry, showcasing destinations for racing and sales. As well as the heartfelt stories that occur within our industry (i.e. Cody's Wish) and the amount of jobs it creates and economic impact it has. International Investment: By actively encouraging investment from overseas, the industry can attract a broader range of participants, boosting competition and raising the profile of American horse racing on a global scale. Again, American involvement in Europe both at their sales and at Ascot is at an all-time high. As well as Europeans shipping to Australia for the Melbourne Cup and other races. It's time we flip the script here. Introduction to Ownership: Helping newcomers navigate the world of racehorse ownership can foster increased participation and interest in the sport. This could include educational programs, networking events, and other initiatives to make ownership more accessible and enjoyable. I understand we've tried this in some capacity in the past but to include this under one uniform umbrella could create a stronger reputation via a name and likeness to refer to when speaking to the layman about our industry. Sustainable Funding: By allocating a small percentage from relevant revenue streams, the initiative can secure a consistent and sustainable source of funding for its activities. This ensures the longevity and effectiveness of the marketing efforts. However, it's important to consider a few key factors in implementing such an initiative: Industry Collaboration: Success would likely depend on widespread industry collaboration. Ensuring that major stakeholders and participants are on board is crucial for the initiative's effectiveness. But making sure that the funding comes from a broader scale and not from a few wealthier individuals will insure a non bias representation. Transparent Governance: As an independent, not-for-profit entity, transparency in governance is essential to maintain trust and credibility. Clear guidelines on fund allocation and decision-making processes should be established. Adaptability: The racing industry is dynamic, and the initiative should be adaptable to changing circumstances and market trends. Regular evaluations and adjustments may be necessary to ensure ongoing success. If implemented thoughtfully, a marketing initiative like this one could contribute significantly to the growth and sustainability of the American Thoroughbred industry. The post Promoting the American Thoroughbred Industry: Letter to the Editor, Justin Casse appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A fine effort in the Group One New Zealand Derby looks like great form for Alta Meteor to take to the Motukarara Christmas Cup on Friday. The Stonewall Stud pacer come into the 2810m feature after flashing home for fifth from a tough draw on Grand Prix Day. Alta Meteor looks well-placed, stepping back in class in Friday’s Motukarara Christmas Cup despite starting from a 20m handicap. “He went through a bit of a lull for a while there, but just lately he seems to be getting back to his best,” driver Tim Williams said. “His last run was very good, and we can’t fault his work since we moved to the new property.” “There are a few question marks, first start on grass and drawn 1 off 20m in an 18-horse field.” “But as I said, we couldn’t really be happier with him.” As with most of his rivals, the start of the race will be crucial for the three-year-old, who is a standing start rookie with just two prior attempts. But Williams is hopeful the horse can put his feet in the right places. Williams also links up with another Stonewall Stud pacer in Glengarry Moonlight. The gelding brings patchy form to race 10, but he hasn’t had too much luck lately. “He is probably going better than his form might suggest,” Williams said. “Off his first-up run, I was pleased with his effort; he dragged a flat tyre and was only four lengths from them.” “He gets his chance to show a bit of form in that race.” Aiguille looks like a key outside drive for Williams in race 5. The trotter slots nicely into the event on his rating and looks a genuine winning threat. “He can be hard to catch, but he has generally run better races on the grass.” “In that sort of field, you would think he would have to be a handy chance.” Williams links up with Aldebaran Floss for the first time in race 11, while the reinsman combines with Stubing, who steps up in grade in race 12. Tanganyika could be a cheeky gold coin option for Motukarara punters. The pacer brings patchy form, but he has excellent course stats at Motukarara. View the full article

by Mike Love Michael Eyre was an impressive maiden winner at Westport yesterday when he won the Sika Pace for Charring Cross trainers Jason and Ian Thomas. Co-trainer Ian Thomas was not surprised by the 4 year old He’s Watching gelding’s effort. “It was very good. He’d been working well before we came over.” Michael Eyre showed brilliant stand start manners to lead early with driver John Dunn. Dunn was able to dictate throughout before kicking away to win by one and a half lengths from My Skatjie, pacing the final 400 metres in 28.3 seconds. Michael Eyre was brought to the attention of Thomas by his daughter Nicole who works for Mike Brown as a stud manager whom they lease the gelding off. “We’ve had him for about 3 or 4 months. He had a few wee niggly things wrong when we got him, so we just sorted him out and went from there. “She (Nicole) said he was coming up as available to lease. I know they thought a bit of him, but things just hadn’t gone right for him. So we thought we would just spend a bit of time on him. So far it’s working!” Michael Eyre’s maiden win came in just his 7th start. “I’ve left him in at Reefton but we will just wait and see what the weather’s doing.” Jason and Ian Thomas work a team of 12 and have won 21 races with over $300,000 in stakes. John Dunn also drove Donegal Luther for Mark and Kendra Gill to victory, making it a double in the sulky. Other doubles on the card included Blair Orange (Bella Lindenny for Rodger Austin and El Conqueror for Paul Nairn), while Greg and Nina Hope also scored a training double on the card with Anna’s Boy and Tremendous Lover, both driven by Ben Hope making it a double in the sulky for him. El Conqueror’s victory gave Paul Nairn his 400th trotting winner. View the full article

Regardless of whether the Dec. 30 Robert J. Frankel Stakes (G3T) is run as scheduled on turf or moved to the Santa Anita Park main track due to rain, trainers Phil D'Amato and Paddy Gallagher seem well positioned. View the full article

8th-SA, $65K, Msw, 2yo, f, 6f, 6:29 p.m. ET. TAHINI (American Pharoah) debuts Friday afternoon for Kretz Racing. Initially sold for $200,000 at Keeneland September, the filly went for $475,000 at the OBS March Sale after a 10 flat breeze during the under tack show. The George Papaprodromou trainee is out of SP More Fun Again (Arch), whose own graded stakes winning dam Silver Reunion (Harlan's Holiday) produced GII Lake Placid S. heroine Speaktomeofsummer (Summer Front). Also making her first start is Ms Bo J (Mitole), who was purchased for $70,000 as a weanling during Keeneland November. The Peter Eurton trainee recorded her own 10 flat during the OBS March Sale before going to Exline-Border Racing for $350,000. The grey filly is out of a dam who counts as a half-brother MGISW and sire The Factor (War Front). TJCIS PPS 5th-TP, $70K, Msw, 2yo, 1mAW, 7:55 p.m. ET. Godolphin sends out Encino (Nyquist) for his first start for trainer Brad Cox. The homebred is his dam's first to make the races. Second dam Bedazzle (Dixieland Band) is responsible for champion 2-year-old colt and sire Street Sense (Street Cry). TJCIS PPS The post Friday Insights: American Pharoah Filly Unveiled At Santa Anita appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With three racing days left in Laurel Park's fall meet, Brittany Russell leads Jamie Ness 115-113 for the most winners at Laurel and historic Pimlico Race Course in 2023. View the full article

Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor Greg Goodman with the Allaire du Pont Leadership Award and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope with the Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award at the 34th Annual Stallion Season Live Auction and Celebration presented by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at Harper Hall in Lexington, Ky. The Allaire du Pont Leadership Award is presented annually to an organization or individual whose philanthropic endeavors are consistent with TCA's mission. Greg Goodman, a native of Houston, Texas, has been involved in Thoroughbred racing all of his life and has been a Thoroughbred owner and breeder for more than 20 years. He owns and runs the historic Mt. Brilliant Farm in Lexington, Ky. The Ellen and Herb Moelis Industry Service Award is presented annually to an organization that works to uphold TCA's mission. Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) was founded in 1981 as a collaboration between Dr. Peter Bosomworth, the then Chancellor of the University of Kentucky Medical Center and area horse enthusiasts. The original objective was to offer therapeutic riding as an alternative to traditional machine-based and table-top therapies by using the three-dimensional movement of the horse. CKRH's programming has evolved beyond therapeutic riding to include equine facilitated mental health and equine facilitated learning. The TCA Stallion Season Auction opens with an online auction of stallion seasons at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3 and continues through 4 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan. 5. Nearly 200 seasons will be available on Equiring.com. A full list of seasons is available here. Most of the seasons will sell during the online auction, however select seasons to Constitution, Flightline, Good Magic, Elite Power, Taiba, Life is Good, Forte, Cody's Wish (with 2025 breed back), Nyquist (with 2025 breed back), and Quality Road will be sold at the Live Auction & Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 7. Bidders or their authorized agents may bid on select seasons by attending the event in-person or they may email ehalliwell@tca.org to register to bid online or by telephone. Non-season items including a John Deere ZTrak mower, a vacation condo in St. Thomas, Triple Crown tickets, and a private meet and greet with Cody's Wish will also be offered in the live auction. Equine artist Robert Clark will “live paint” a custom piece only available at the live auction. Tickets can be purchased here. An online silent auction of non-season items including halters worn by Justify, Gun Runner, and more will be offered. A list of silent auction items is available here. More items will be added. The auction is sponsored by Mt. Brilliant Family Foundation, Peoples Bank, Ocala Breeders' Sales, Bourbon Lane Stable Retirement Fund, Coolmore America, Equine Medical Associates, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Top Line Sales, Equine Medical of Ocala, Julie Davies, Pick View LLC, Paul Sharp Stables, L.V. Harkness, Paulick Report, BloodHorse, Daily Racing Form, and Thoroughbred Daily News. The post TCA to Honor Greg Goodman and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The South Florida path to the Kentucky Derby (G1) gets underway Jan. 1 when newly-turned 3-year-olds take their first step towards the starting gate that first Saturday in May in the $150,000 Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park.View the full article

Editor's Note: The TDN received this letter from Boyd Browning. 2023 was certainly a year of many challenges for the Thoroughbred industry. Much has been written and spoken about the issues we face, although very little action has taken place. As we enter 2024, I believe it is imperative we make meaningful efforts to improve our sport. Every component of the industry must pledge to do a better job. We must find common ground and set aside our egos. We must commit (at a minimum) to the following actions as an industry: 1) Establish a public relations plan that: (a) provides a spokesperson to speak for our industry in times of crisis; and (b) addresses the issues and concerns regarding equine safety and aftercare. This will require resources-money! A new initiative, LIGHT UP RACING, is being launched to address these issues and Fasig-Tipton is committing $50,000 for the initial launch and proof of concept for this initiative. In addition, we will commit $200,000 over the next three years to support organized industry efforts regarding public relations. 2) Implement a plan to utilize wearable technology and install PET scan machines at major racetracks. We have no choice but to embrace these concepts and work together to provide these as cost effectively as possible. Fasig-Tipton has no financial stake or interests in any providers/vendors of these products; however, we are willing to commit to an investment/expenditure of $250,000 over the next three years to assist in these efforts if joined by other industry interests. 3) Improve our betting product. On Christmas Day, my three sons-in-law and two of my daughters were wagering modest sums on NBA and NFL games in progress. They wanted action and engagement and were easily able to make understandable wagers on their phones. They could bet on a team, the number of touchdowns, who would make three-point shots, etc. and try for parlays that would produce significant payouts. Relevant statistical data is available for FREE to encourage participation. The gambling world has exploded–yet our game has not. We have many extraordinarily talented and successful people involved in our great sport. In addition, we have institutions and organizations with significant financial resources that must make investments today for the good of tomorrow. I urge the Breeders' Cup, The Jockey Club, HISA, racetracks, stallion farms, sales companies, owners, breeders and trainers to make a commitment of both talent and resources to invest in our future before it is too late. –Boyd Browning, President & Chief Executive Officer, Fasig-Tipton Co. The post Fasig-Tipton Urges Industry To Join In Action In 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Forestry (Storm Cat–Shared Interest, by Pleasant Colony), winner of the 1999 GI King's Bishop S. at Saratoga and sire of GI Preakness S. winner Shackleford and fellow GISWs Discreet Cat, Forest Danger and Diplomat Lady, passed away at the age of 27 in Paraná, Brazil on Wednesday. One of the longest-lived and most successful sires in all of South America, Forestry died due to health problems caused by old age, according to Dr. Joaquim Antunes, chief veterinarian of Haras São José da Serra. Bred by Robert S. Evans in Kentucky, Forestry was purchased by Aaron U. and Marie D. Jones for $1.5 million as a yearling at the Keeneland July sale. He entered stud in 2000 at Taylor Made in Kentucky. In 2014, Forestry was acquired by a group of Brazilian breeders and resided at Haras São José da Serra. He produced 18 black-type winners in Brazil, including the Grade 1 winners Oceano Azul, Itaperuna, Gata Y Flor, and Hembra. The post Forestry Passes at 27 in Brazil appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A new incentive for the 2024 breeding season was announced by the Coolmore National Hunt division on Thursday. Any breeder of an open 4-year-old or 5-year-old only Irish point-to-point maiden during the 2024 spring season sired by a Coolmore NH stallion past or present will receive a €1,000 credit. This can be offset against any nomination to a Coolmore NH sire purchased by them for the 2024 breeding season. Breeders are entitled to receive an unlimited number of credits but only one may be used per nomination. “Point-to-points are the grass roots of Irish racing and a nurturing ground for future stars,” said Albert Sherwood. “Our clients follow the horses they breed very closely and this gesture will hopefully provide an extra reason to celebrate if one of their graduates wins on the point-to-point field.” For more information and the terms and conditions, please visit the Coolmore NH website. The post Point-To-Point Incentive Offered To NH Breeders By Coolmore appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gary King has been appointed to the Godolphin International Thoroughbred Leadership Programme (GITLP) board of trustees. King graduated from the programme in 2010, and is currently Senior Vice President at Thoroughbred Daily News and co-founder (with Vicky Leonard) of The Thoroughbred Report Australia and New Zealand. King, who received the GFS Business Excellence award at the 2023 alumni conference, joins the board which includes fellow graduates Lisa-Jane Graffard and Tessa Hetherington. The post Gary King Joins GITLP Board appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article