Wandering Eyes

By Adam Hamilton Driver Cam Hart was buzzing after New Zealand Cup hero Swayzee opened his Brisbane Inter Dominion campaign with an easy win last night. The five-year-old clocked the slowest of the four 1660m pacing heats on night one, but Hart wasn’t fazed at all. “He looks great and he felt as good as he looks,” he said. “Look at him … he’s put on so much weight. I think we’re in for a great series. “He was pulling away at the finish and felt great after the line. I was thrilled.” Swayzee’s win was his first run since his NZ Cup win at Addington on November 14 and stretched his unbeaten record for trainer Jason Grimson to 10 races. Grimson is chasing his third successive Inter Dominion final win after scoring with Boncel Benjamin in Sydney (2021) and I Cast No Shadow at Melton last year. Swayzee will need a little luck to continue his winning streak in Tuesday’s second round of heats from inside the back row over 2138m. His half-brother Leap To Fame was never out of first gear winning his opening night heat in the fastest of the night with a 1min51sec flat mile rate. “An ideal start,” trainer-driver Grant Dixon said. “He did that well.” Leap To Fame was balanced-up early, went around to take the lead after 400m and held-off Swayzee’s stablemate Nerano, who ran a bold race for second. Leap To Fame remains $1.80 to win the final from Swayzee at $3.80. Dual Group 1 winner Better Eclipse turned plenty of heads when he defied the racing pattern to sit parked and win his first heat. “That’s two really impressive wins in a row now, two of the best wins of his career,” driver Greg Sugars said. “He seems to be finishing off his races better than ever. I’m really happy where he’s at.” Better Eclipse will have more of a test from outside the back row (gate 11) on night two. Leap To Fame has the back row (gate nine) in his second round heat. Sugars had a golden night with Just Believe also starting his Inter Dominion title defence with an easy heat win. The rising eight-year-old was crossed at the start by local Sir Fahrenheit, but re-took the front and won in arrogant style by 4.6m in a 1min57.2sec mile rate. “He’s in the zone, that’s for sure,” Sugars said. “His two runs back (from a spell after Sweden) have been terrific and there should be improvement to come. “He really does seem to be better than before he went to Sweden.” The biggest upset of the night came when Kiwi-owned mare Queen Elida was easily run down by Plymouth Chubb in the second of the trotting heats. Queen Elida worked to the front and dictated terms, but was no match for Peter Manning’s former star juvenile trotter when he escaped a pocket and check on the home bend. “That was some sort of win,” stand-in driver Cam Hart said. “He was knocked down on the home bend, but picked himself up and won easily.” Hart will continue driving Plymouth Chubb through the heats as Kerryn Manning races to overcome a nasty wrist injury to partner her family’s trotter in the final. The other trotting heat saw a minor upset when Kiwi-bred Ollivici gunned-down leader and favourite Mufasa Metro to win comfortably. “The race changed for me when the one inside me galloped and I was able duck down and get in behind Mufasa Metro,” trainer-driver Chris Lang said. “It was great to kick-off with a win, but Just Believe showed us all where the bar is set.” Ollivici has a wide draw (gate seven) in the same heat as Queen Elida (three) on Tuesday night. Plymouth Chubb is drawn superbly in gate two against Just Believe (inside back row eight) on night two. View the full article

The late Charlie Whittingham won his first Hollywood Derby back in 1967 with Tumble Wind and the last of his four victories in the race in 1989 with Live The Dream. Chad Brown added his name to the list of Hollywood Derby winners courtesy of Annals of Time (Temple City) in 2016 and followed up with Raging Bull (Fr) (Dark Angel {Ire}) in 2018 and Domestic Spending (GB) (Kingman {GB}) two years later. In Saturday's renewal of the nine-furlong event, Brown will send out a pair of lightly raced sophomores while looking to draw even with the 'Bald Eagle.' Favored at 9-5 on the morning line is Program Trading (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), who will try to give Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables a record-breaking three wins in the race. The ridgling made rapid progress this season, capping a three-race winning streak with a head defeat of Webslinger (Constitution) in the GI Saratoga Derby over yielding turf Aug. 5. Accordingly made the 7-10 chalk for the Sept. 9 GIII Virginia Derby, the bay led into the final furlong only to be upstaged by Integration (Quality Road), who franked the form in the GII Hill Prince S. in his next appearance. “He was a little close to a fast pace,” Brown said of the Virginia Derby. “It might have did him in in the end where he got caught by a good horse. Hopefully he'll work out a better trip this time.” Brown also sends out Redistricting (GB) (Kingman {GB}) for Klaravich, who exits a two-length Aqueduct allowance victory Oct. 28. “He finished well,” Brown said, “and I think he's ready to step back up into a big race like this.” Webslinger has been out of the top three just once in his eight starts this term and was a luckless third when last seen in the GII Twilight Derby on the Breeders' Cup undercard Nov. 4. The two horses that finished ahead of him also line up here. Seal Team (GB) (War Front) came from worse than midfield to upstage Godolphin's Silver Knott (GB) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) by a half-length, but might need a touch of luck from the widest alley in this field of nine. Two-year-old fillies head to the post in the co-featured GIII Jimmy Durante S. Brown looks set to saddle the favorite in the one-mile test in the form of Lady de Berry (Practical Joke), a debut sixth to future GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies heroine Just F Y I (Justify) on Saratoga debut Aug. 26 before graduating impressively going two turns over the Keeneland turf course Oct. 27. Go With Gusto (Medaglia d'Oro), third in the GI Summer S., failed to draw into the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf and was a mildly troubled second in the Qatar Gold Mile in the Breeders' Cup Friday lidlifter. She tries sex-restricted company for the first time in her career. Cigar Mile Anchors Big Weekend at the Big A Downgraded though it has been and lacking a standout runner, Saturday's GII Cigar Mile H. still offers a half-million dollar purse and a full field of 12 to challenge handicappers. Trainer Todd Fincher makes a rare appearance on the New York circuit, but he brings in a horse with a big chance in the form of Joe Peacock Jr.'s Senor Buscador (Mineshaft). Two-for-three over this distance, including the GIII Ack Ack S. going Churchill's one-turn configuration last October, the 5-year-old entire took advantage of a strong pace up ahead to upset the GII San Diego H. at Del Mar this past July. Fourth in the GI Pacific Classic and third in the GI Awesome Again S., he ran on decently to finish seventh, beaten 5 1/4 lengths, behind White Abarrio (Race Day) in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic Nov. 4. “He ran really good in the Breeders' Cup,” Fincher said. “He just got way, way back–almost 19 lengths back. I think he started his run too early. He made up a ton of ground down the backside and he actually flattened a little down the lane, which I've never seen him do.” Senor Buscador worked a best-of-27 five furlongs over the Belmont training track in 1:00 4/5 Nov. 25 in preparation for the Cigar Mile. Qatar Racing's Everso Mischievous (Into Mischief) looks the main danger as he goes for his fourth straight victory and fifth from seven starts. Picked up for just $85,000 at last year's Keeneland Horses of Racing Age Sale, the bay broke his maiden at second asking and has not tasted defeat in five months, including wins in the Sept. 23 Harrods Creek S. at Keeneland and the GII Forty Niner S. over this course and distance Oct. 28, where he had the re-opposing Dr Ardito (Liam's Map) and Accretive (Practical Joke) in his wake. Dornoch (Good Magic), the full-brother to recently retired GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage, looks a handful facing nine other juvenile males in the GII Remsen S. The $325,000 KEESEP acquisition was second in his first two trips to the races, including the Aug. 26 Sapling S. at Monmouth, and was an impressive 6 1/4-length maiden winner at Keeneland Oct. 14. Moonlight (Audible) matched Dornoch's 90 Beyer Speed Figure when airing by eight in a local rained-off maiden Sept. 28, but was fractionally disappointing when runner-up to Liberal Arts (Arrogate) in a sloppy renewal of the GIII Street Sense S. at Churchill Sept. 29. Rick Dutrow, Jr. has won with eight of his last 24 starters dating back to the Breeders' Cup Classic. The following afternoon he sent out Where's Chris (Twirling Candy) to upset the previously unbeaten Book'em Danno (Bucchero) in the Nashua S. The fillies' counterpart, the GII Demoiselle S., is topped by Repole Stable's Life Talk (Gun Runner), third in the local GI Frizette S. Oct. 7 ahead of an even fourth in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Shimmering Allure (Enticed) is the most experienced of this group, having made six previous racetrack appearances. A maiden winner at fourth asking in a restricted event at Churchill in September, the $40,000 Fasig-Tipton July grad was a midpack fourth in the GI Darley Alcibiades S. at Keeneland Oct. 6, but bounced back to best Vino Rouge (Vino Rosso) by three convincing lengths in the Nov. 5 Tempted S. The post Brown Can Equal Whittingham Record In Hollywood Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Many trainers and owners running horses in the eight Claiming Crown races Dec. 2 already won a critical competition before the starting gate even opens at the Fair Grounds: They got the horse at the claim box.View the full article

2nd-AQU, $85k, Msw, 2yo, 7f, 12:20p.m. ET From the family of GISW Acoma (Empire Maker) and her half-brother, the late, great GISW Arch (Kris S.), CONQUEST WARRIOR (City of Light) will be the priciest unveiling on the afternoon in New York, carrying a princely $1 million tag from the 2022 KEESEP sale. Racing for Courtlandt Farms under the tutelage of Shug McGaughey, the colt is a half-sibling to a series of winners out of dam MSW Tea Time (Pulpit) including unraced 3-year-old filly Soul Play (Union Rags), who was also purchased from KEESEP by Courtlandt Farms in 2021 for $200,000. This is the family of two-time champion MGISW Covfefe (Into Mischief). Racing for Gold Square LLC and Tami Bobo will be the grey son of Curlin, Hop Sing, for conditioner Jose D'Angelo. Out of a half-sister to GISW Cupid (Tapit); MGSW Heart Ashley (Lion Heart)–herself dam of MGSW-Jpn Fiano Romano (Aus) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) and that one's full-sibling Ameristralia (Aus), who produced GII Chandelier winner Ain't Easy (Into Mischief); and GSW Ashley's Kitten (Tale of the Cat), Hop Sing can also claim MGSW Kathleen O. and 'TDN Rising Star' GSW & GISP V V's Dream (Mitole) as relatives. TJCIS PPs 2nd-FG, $52k, Msw, 2yo, f, 1mT, 2:15p.m. ET Breaking next to another 'Insight' runner, Jam's Paper Moon (Oscar Performance) will head to post from the Brendan Walsh barn for owner Jamm Ltd. A half-sister to GISW Duopoly (Animal Kingdom), who joined Japan's venerable breeding program when changing hands to Katsumi Yoshida for $1.6m at FTKNOV in 2021, the filly lays claims to a very busy international family including a twice-placed Kitten's Joy half-brother in England. To her outside is Ms Sedona (Justify), a $300,000 KEESEP procurement for James F Schurman. Trained by Tom Morley, her only other half-sibling to the races is a winning half-sister, but her sire has been red hot on all surfaces this season, so a mile on the turf figures to be right in her wheelhouse. Ms Sedona hails from a female line with a fleet of accomplished runners including the likes of multiple highweight MGSW & G1SP Usherette (Ire); MGSW & MGISP Expansion; and MG1SW Vespone (Ire). TJCIS PPs 9th-DMR, $61k, Msw, 2yo, f, 1mT, 7:25p.m. ET A half-sister to GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf victress Aunt Pearl (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}), Muri (Ire) (Le Havre {Ire}) was a 290,000gns TATOCT purchase by Mike Ryan for Cheyenne Stable in 2022. Her dam, Scandinavian champion Matauri Pearl (Ire), is herself a half-sister to GSW & MGISP-US, GSW & G1SP-Fr Wekeela (Fr) (Hurricane Run {Ire}). G1 Qatar Prix du Cadran victress Molly Malone (Fr) (Lomitas {GB}) and multiple highweight MGSW Morgan Le Faye (GB) (Shamardal) mark the most recent talented runners in a busy European female line. TJCIS PPs The post Dec. 2 Insights: $1M Son of City of Light Looks to Shine in Big Apple appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 2023-24 Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park got off to a fast start Dec. 1, with the South Florida track's widened and renovated turf course producing quick times.View the full article

After a prolonged legal battle, a California judge ordered stewards to disqualify Justify from his win in the 2018 Santa Anita Derby (G1), a move that would make Ruis Racing's Bolt d'Oro the winner of that race.View the full article

A decision may have finally been reached in the long-standing skirmish over the results of the 2018 GI Santa Anita Derby, won by Justify (Scat Daddy), according to a release issued Friday afternoon by the connections of Ruis Racing, who campaigned runner-up Bolt d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro). Ruis Racing has sought a disqualification of Justify by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) as the winner tested positive for scopolamine following the race. After it was revealed in a report that Justify had tested positive for scopolamine, Ruis began that quest to have the result of the race overturned with Bolt d'Oro declared the winner. Ruis alleged that the CHRB failed to follow its own rules when it decided not to pursue penalties after Justify's postive test. The CHRB acted on recommendations from then executive director Rick Baedeker and equine medical director Dr. Rick Arthur. It was their call that Justify should not be disqualified because the positive test was the result of contamination linked to jimson weed. The lack of disqualification at the time was especially significant as the 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' points Justify earned from his win in the Santa Anita Derby–his first career stakes start–made him eligible for the GI Kentucky Derby a month later. He not only won the Kentucky Derby, but went on to win the Triple Crown as well. The statement, in its entirety, follows: “Ruis Racing LLC announced today a significant legal victory against the California Horse Racing Board. Represented by attorneys Carlo Fisco and Darrell Vienna, Ruis Racing LLC obtained an order from Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mitchell L. Beckloff directing the California Horse Racing Board Stewards to set aside their December 9, 2020 decision and issue a new ruling disqualifying Justify from the 2018 Santa Anita Derby. “The Steward had originally ruled that they lacked jurisdiction to conduct a Disqualification Hearing in this matter. The Court disagreed and stated in its decision that there is “no reason for remand” as there is “no doubt” the Stewards would have disqualified Justify if they understood that they had the authority to do so. “Today's decision supports the longstanding California Horse Racing Board rule that any horse racing with a prohibited substance in its system must be disqualified and the purse redistributed.” TDN was able to option a copy of the ruling, which appears here. The following is found in the ruling's conclusion: “As the Stewards have already determined what the result would be if they could reach the issue of disqualification on the evidence before them, the court will issue a writ directing the Stewards to set aside their December 9, 2020 decision and Remand Decision and to make a new order disqualifying Justify. Based on the twice-stated clear position of the Stewards, the court finds there is “no reason for remand” of the matter as there is “no real doubt” the Stewards would have disqualified Justify if they understood that Respondent provided them with such authority when Respondent filed the complaint against the Justify Parties.” This story will be updated. The post Court Orders Disqualification of Justify’s Santa Anita Derby Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., opens its doors Dec. 8 to commence a winter/spring race meet boasting a record $60 million in purses. View the full article

Grade 2 winner One More Bid died unexpectedly during morning training Nov. 30 at Santa Anita Park. The California Horse Racing Board reported online that the cause of death is currently 'pending.'View the full article

Edited Press Release Many of the trainers and owners running horses in Saturday's eight Claiming Crown races already won a critical competition before the starting gate even opens at the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots: They got the horse at the claim box. With shrinking foal crops and enhanced purses in areas such as Kentucky, New York and Arkansas, there has never been more demand for a competitive claiming horse, the backbone of American racing. The Claiming Crown was created 25 years ago by the National Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (NHBPA) and the Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders of America (TOBA) to spotlight those horses with their own big-money day. The 25th Claiming Crown–this year worth a total of $1 million and staged with support from the Louisiana HBPA–clearly has encouraged some owners to seek out horses with this day in mind. “A lot of guys gear up for this day,” said trainer Robertino Diodoro, whose seven Claiming Crown entrants include three contenders for the $200,000 Jewel in Flying P Stable's Saqeel and Frosted Grace and Ken Ramsey's King's Ovation. “Two of my bigger guys, Flying P and Ken Ramsey, have had success at the Claiming Crown and just love it. Jason Provenzano has mentioned it to me at least once a week for four months about having Frosted Grace for the Claiming Crown. Flying P last winter would say, 'How about this horse (to claim)? He'd be eligible for the Claiming Crown next year.' It was nine or 11 months away, but it shows you how excited some of the owners are and how much pride they take in running in it. “It's a big day and very important to a lot of owners. The blue-collar horses get to be the spotlight of the day and run for good money. You have to have blue-collar horses in this game, for sure, for spectators, owners and trainers. They're a big part of our game.” Claiming a horse is one of the quickest and most effective ways to get new owners into the game–or to bring lapsed owners back. Claim a horse, and you could see it run back in your silks in a matter of weeks. For example, owner Paul Parker and trainer/co-owner Jeff Hiles needed to win a 13-way shake to get Time for Trouble, the favorite in Saturday's $75,000 Ready's Rocket Express, for $8,000 on June 18, 2021 at Churchill Downs. He was one of five horses claimed out of the race. Time for Trouble has not run in another race since where he could be claimed, that includes winning last year's Ready's Rocket Express at Churchill Downs. Starter-allowance races such as the Claiming Crown are restricted to horses that have started for a certain claiming price or cheaper in a specified time frame. But there is no claiming involved, making starter races attractive to those who don't want to risk losing their horse. The complexities of the claiming game increase when horses' eligibility for starter races expires. If they're put in another claiming race to make them re-eligible for starter competition, there's a good chance they'll be claimed. On the other hand, horsemen need to run in spots where they can make money to stay in business. Running a horse over its head repeatedly just to hang on to it doesn't do the owner, trainer or the horse any good. So it's one thing to claim a horse with the Claiming Crown in mind and another to still have it come Claiming Crown day. Mike Maker, the all-time leading Claiming Crown trainer with 21 victories, and his fellow horsemen Diodoro, Chris Hartman and Joe Sharp are all over Saturday's Claiming Crown entries. Maker and Diodoro entered seven apiece, Sharp six and Hartman four. Then there are all the horses racing Saturday that those guys used to train. Take Invaluable–and a lot of people did just that. Now six, Invaluable won last year's Claiming Crown Glass Slipper for Maker but will start this year for Sharp, who claimed her two races ago. The Claiming Crown was only Invaluable's second start for Maker, who took the mare off Diodoro for $32,000 at Saratoga in a race where all four horses were claimed. The prior winter, Diodoro had taken Invaluable off Hartman for $30,000 at Oaklawn, a race in which five of eight starters changed hands. “That one hurts,” Diodoro said of losing Invaluable, the 2022 National HBPA Claiming Horse of the Year. “I loved that mare. I didn't want to lose her. She's as honest as they come. We could have tried to hold her out for the Claiming Crown. But you get to Saratoga, the owners want to win, the purses are big. You can't just 'protect' these horses. You've got to run them where they can win–and there's a pretty good chance you're going to lose them at the claim box.” The home run is getting a horse that improves to where it can run well in allowance and stakes races. That's the case with Frosted Grace, a $32,000 claim a year ago who has made $382,860 for Flying P in 2023, including winning Lone Star Park's GIII Steve Sexton Mile S. Three other Diodoro-trained horses will make their first start for the barn Saturday, having been claimed specifically for the Claiming Crown. One, Pens Street in the Glass Slipper, has been claimed in three of her last four races. The $75,000 Iron Horse Kent Stirling Memorial will be the second start for Diodoro with $40,000 claim On a Spree, who changed hands six times in his prior seven starts, including spending one race apiece for Hartman and Sharp. “The claiming game gives everyone a chance,” said Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA. “There's often not a lot that separates blue blood from blue collar. Horses every day outrun their pedigrees. High price tags bring high expectations, but sometimes those horses simply aren't good enough for top-level company. That doesn't mean they aren't still good, productive horses. And sometimes horses' form goes off to where they're put in a claiming race to get them back on track. Like Emerald favorite Therapist.” That New York-bred gelding, an eight-time stakes-winner at the time, was claimed for $25,000 and then for $50,000 in his next start by Maker in January. Therapist now has won three races for new owner Michael Dubb, including the GI United Nations S. Hamelback noted that Glass Slipper favorite Samarita was a $1,000 yearling who has won her past six races and that Claiming Crown Jewel favorite Money Supply cost $400,000 as a yearling but clearly didn't fit into his original owner's program geared toward the classic races. “The same mare, Tokyo Time, produced $3-million earner Olympiad a year after she foaled Iron Horse contender Mau Mau,” Hamelback said. “He lost his first six starts, was put in a $30,000 claiming race, won that day and was claimed and has since raced successfully at his level for several different trainers. There are a lot more Mau Maus than Olympiads. They are good racehorses at their level and bring a lot of joy to their owners and barns. We celebrate them all with the Claiming Crown.” The post Claiming Crown: Just Getting a Horse There Can Be a Victory appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Over the same surface where her half-brother Corniche (Quality Road) earned GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile stardom en route to Champion 2-year-old colt honors, it was Llorona (Mendelssohn–Wasted Tears, by Najran) who effortlessly broke her maiden in the Friday opener at Del Mar. For her trouble, the dark bay filly became a newly-minted 'TDN Rising Star'. Bred by Bart Evans and Stonehaven Stables, the Richard Mandella trainee at odds of 2-5 broke alertly and vied for the lead with two others up the backstretch. As the far turn arrived, the $750,000 Keeneland September grad clearly had more to give and at the quarter pole she began to increase her margin. Down the lane, Llorona seemed to glide along as she coasted home over Make It Snow (Empire Maker). The final running time was 1:10.80. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. Sales History: $750,000, Ylg, '21 KEESEP. O-Bart B. Evans and Robert M. Evans; B-Bart Evans & Stonehaven Steadings; T-Richard Mandella. She made it look so easy. #6 LLORONA ($2.80) wins the @DelMarRacing opener with Flavien Prat aboard for trainer Richard Mandella and owners Bart Evans and Robert Evans. Another winner by Mendelssohn who stands at @coolmoreamerica. Bet the Del Mar Pick 4 next on @FanDuelTV pic.twitter.com/oxWPhqSwRH — TVG (@TVG) December 1, 2023 The post Corniche’s Half-Sister Llorona Effortless At Del Mar, Now A ‘TDN Rising Star’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Homebush Lad heads back to his happy place to start in the Cabins 2U Akaroa Cup on Saturday. After taking on outstanding fields on all weather tracks recently, the veteran pacer will be back on grass in the Motukarara feature. Though he’s been out of the money, Homebush Money hasn’t been disgraced in his recent outings behind Don’t Stop Dreaming, Akuta, and Beach Ball. The pacer’s sectionals alone look enough to suggest he will be highly competitive when dropping back in class and stepping back onto grass on Saturday. “He has worked well this week and he loves the grass and the track,” driver Ben Hope said. “He should go pretty good; you have to respect Franco Indie, who is a very nice horse.” “But back on the grass and back in grade after racing some red-hot fields, our horse looks well placed to go a pretty handy race.” Homebush Lad shares the 20m back mark in the Akaroa Cup with the early favourite Franco Indie. Homebush Lad has won 11 races on grass while Franco Indie failed in his only attempt on turf. Another leading contender in Lester also brings a proven record on grass to the Akaroa Cup. Homebush Lad will be joined by his stablemate Blue Rock Dancer, who will start from the front line for driver Mia Holbrough. Ben Hope will take a backseat when Pure Courage steps out in 2. Cheree Wigg will take the reins behind the pacer in an amateur drivers’ event. “It is his first start on the grass for me, but his work has been good and hopefully he can keep his good form going,” Hope said. The Greg and Nina stable start another four runners on Akaroa Cup Day. Maiden trotter Torvi looks a strong winning hope for the stable. “She has been going really nice races; she should be a really good chance.” Love Walked In steps up in grade in race 7 for the Hopes after winning at the same track last week. “It looks like that race will be a good introduction to the next grade.” “The draw isn’t ideal, but she looks capable of going another good race.” The Hope barn also starts Mossdale Margaret and Krystal Delight on Saturday. Both mares look solid chances, but they may require a little bit of luck from tricky draws. Earlier this week, Muscle Mountain gained clearance to return to racing after he suffered an atrial fibrillation in the Dominion. The trotter gave Ben Hope a great feel in his quiet trial at Rangiora on Wednesday. “We didn’t have to trial him for fitness or anything; he was just there to get his ticket after he fibrillated.” “We didn’t break any records, but he did everything he had to do, and he felt great.” View the full article

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In this series, we will have a look at American-bred first-time juvenile starters (through the end of 2023) and debuting 3-year-olds in maiden races at the tracks of the Emirates Racing Authority–predominantly Meydan and occasionally Jebel Ali–with a specific focus on pedigree and/or performance in a sales ring in the meetings leading up to the Dubai World Cup program Saturday, Mar. 30, 2024. Meydan will host racing mainly on Fridays, with the exception of Super Saturday Mar. 2 and Dubai World Cup night. Here are the horses of interest for the Saturday program at Jebel Ali: 3rd-JEB, AED72,000 ($19,606), Maiden, NH2yo/SH3yo, 1200m PRINCIDENT (World of Trouble), a $75,000 Keeneland September acquisition by Powerstown Stud, caught the eye during the under-tack preview for this year's Arqana May Breeze-Up Sale (see below) and was knocked down to Rabbah Bloodstock for €210,000, the second-priciest of 30 juveniles reported as sold from the first crop of his sire (by Kantharos). Racing in the colors of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed al Maktoum, the Feb. 12 produce is out of the MSP Truth in the Lies (Hold Me Back), a half-sister to five-time New Jersey-bred stakes winner Trueamericanspirit (Is It True). Fayadh (Liam's Map) is the latest foal to make the races out of Class Included (Include), whose 11 career stakes successes includes the GIII Ballerina S. at Hastings Park. A $100,000 KEESEP purchase by former jockey turned bloodstock agent Ted Durcan/Longways, the chestnut colt fetched €148,148 from owner Ali Haddad at the Goffs Dubai Breeze-Up at Meydan this past March (see below). Bhupat Seemar handles training duties. The post Desert Debuters: Pricy World of Trouble Colt On Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horse Racing on Saturday, December 2 will feature 14 meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Ascot, Caulfield, Rosehill, Doomben & Morphettville. Saturday Racing Tips – December 2, 2023 Ascot Racing Tips Caulfield Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Doomben Racing Tips Morphettville Racing Tips Best Horse Racing Bets For December 2, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $534.80 odds return: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Ascot Race 9 – #2 Yonga Lass Caulfield Race 10 – #8 Ghaanati Rosehill Race 10 – #8 Legio Ten Doomben Race 9 – #3 Knight’s Choice Morphettville Race 9 – #1 Anjopin | Copy this bet straight to your betslip As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on December 2, 2023 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

Program Trading and Redistricting ship in to take on several returning from the Twilight Derby (G2T) in Del Mar graded event.View the full article

Nice Guys Stables' Where's Chris, last-out winner of the Nashua Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, will look to double up on stakes scores in the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) there Dec. 2. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is a Kentucky Derby (G1) points race.View the full article

Friday marked a breakout result for five-time Group 1-winner St Mark's Basilica (Fr) as a filly by Coolmore's freshman sire out of the Oaks winner Talent (GB) (New Approach {Ire}) topped the December Foal Sale at Tattersalls on 575,000gns. It was bloodstock agent Jill Lamb, bidding on behalf of Newsells Park Stud, who came out on top for the most expensive foal sold at public auction in Europe or North America this year. “She is beautiful, absolutely gorgeous-I fell in love with her as soon as I saw her,” Lamb said. “She is very athletic and has a wonderful page. She has been bought to race and to come back to Newsells Park Stud [as a broodmare]. She has two half-sisters by Dubawi and she ticked all the boxes for us. We are delighted to get her.” Talent landed the Oaks at Epsom a decade ago for trainer Ralph Beckett. She has already proved herself as a broodmare with her daughter, Ambition (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), a Group 2 winner in France. Lamb added, “I watched everyone going in for her and thought, 'oh my gosh!' St Mark's Basilica is the unknown quantity, but she is the nicest I have seen by him.” The filly was bred, like her Classic-winning dam, by Mark Dixon and James Rowsell of Ashbrittle Stud in Somerset, which is also home to Talent's aforementioned daughter Ambition. Stud manager Ginny Whales said after exiting the ring, “We have Ambition back and she had a Frankel (GB) foal this year and is in foal to Palace Pier (GB), and Talent herself is in foal to New Bay (GB), so if she has a filly we can keep her and race her. “The idea is to keep the fillies and sell the colts but Talent's colts haven't been the prettiest. This filly was lovely though and she has been grand. She had 10 vets and she was getting very tired but she was still walking out and trying her best.” She added, “I broke Talent in so it's been exciting to see the whole family. They tend to keep themselves out of trouble, so Talent and Prowess, when you got out to the field to feed them, they will walk away from everybody else and tell you where they want to be fed. They're complete divas. Then this foal and Ambition's Frankel foal do the same.” Coolmore Go Strong For Vandeek's Brother At 450k It can be a daunting task stepping out from the shadows of your older siblings but the Starspangledbanner (Aus) half-brother to dual Group 1-winning and unbeaten two-year-old sensation Vandeek (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}) did not disappoint when knocked down to Coolmore's MV Magnier at 450,000gns. Offered by Kelly Thomas of Maywood Stud, lot 961 capped a memorable year for the breeder following Vandeek's exceptional triumphs in the Prix Morny and Middle Park S. “He's taken everything in his stride. He's a very relaxed character, he likes his feed, likes his sleep and he likes to exercise,” a beaming Thomas said shortly after the sale. “Charlene [groom] has been frogmarched around the exercise ring every morning and he's come out every day as fresh as a daisy despite what he's had to do.” Thomas added, “It's been one hell of a year for sure. Everything is quite surreal. We have five mares, we bred his dam. We actually sold her as a yearling and then bought her back for very little money. I've just had absolute faith in the family and felt that something had to come up at some stage. They're just too determined with that will to win, and their heads in front all the time. He even has his head in front at feed time; the other foals come second to him all the time, he just has that competitive nature.” Thomas confirmed that the colt's dam Mosa Mine (GB) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}) is not in foal this year but asked whether she would be sending her back to Vandeek's sire Havana Grey, she replied with a smile, “Quite possibly.” She continued, “It's all a bit overwhelming. There's almost a little bit more to worry about, as much as you're happy about it and want to go on to the next stage, but we had him at home and you wake up every morning and hope that he's still in one piece.” MV Magnier confirmed the Starspangledbanner to be everything one would expect him to be; fast and precocious. He said, “A lovely horse and, in fairness to KellyThomas and everyone associated with him, they've done a great job. Starspangledbanner is doing so well and he's a brother to a very good horse. We're just glad we can support the Thomases. It's a good result for them. He's a lovely quality horse and he looks like he will be early and fast. Hopefully he will be. Amo Makes Statement Of Intent Amo Racing might be best associated for sourcing horses from the yearling and breeze-up sales but Kia Joorabchian made something of a statement when splashing out 360,000gns on a Kingman (GB) colt through agent Alex Elliott. The Kingman boasts a strong pedigree, being a half-brother to smart sprinter Dragon Symbol (GB)–who has recently retired to stand at Whitsbury Manor Stud–and Elliott says the purchase made a lot of sense. He explained, “This is a three-parts brother to Dragon Symbol, who has been retired to stud. He's by an elite stallion in Kingman and was a beautiful horse physically. The mare has produced to lesser stallions–way lesser stallions–and he has been bought for Amo Racing.” The Kingman colt was bred by Whistbury, who ended the day as leading consignors so far this week with 21 lots sold for 1,940,500gns. The sale represented an important one for Elliott, having been beaten by Juddmonte earlier in the afternoon on a Wootton Bassett (GB) colt, and the agent was all too aware that he'd levelled the score. Elliott said, “He will go back to Ireland. We tried hard to buy the Wootton Bassett that Juddmonte bought and I think they underbid us on this horse. It's one-one! We obviously like Wootton Bassett because of King Of Steel and Bucanero Fuerte. “But this horse [lot 909] made a lot of sense. For an end-user, the half-brother by Havana Grey made 250,000gns here last year and he came back and made 600,000gns to Godolphin. Kia has a long-term plan for this horse and hopefully he's another good one for the Amo operation.” Elliott went on to sign for the Showcasing (GB) half-brother to 2,000 Guineas winner Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}) on behalf of an unnamed client from Whitsbury for 260,000gns. Godolphin Snaps Up Brother To Bay Bridge A brother to Bay Bridge (GB) lived up to his billing as one of the star attractions to the Friday session when knocked down to Anthony Stroud on behalf of Godolphin for 375,000gns. Bred by James Wigan, whose colours were carried with great distinction by Bay Bridge, winner of the G1 Champion S. at Ascot in 2022, the colt was offered by the breeder's West Blagdon Stud. Stroud said, “He's for Godolphin. He's a really attractive horse and is a full-brother to a very good horse. It's a great stud to buy off because they produce such good horses. We're delighted to buy him.” Talking points Juddmonte bought their 2,000 Guineas winner and new stallion Chaldean (GB) (Frankel {GB}) at this sale three years ago and returned to buy his Kingman (GB) half-brother for a sale-topping 1 million gns last year. This time around Juddmonte's Simon Mockridge signed for three colts — two by Kingman (GB) and one by Wootton Bassett (GB) — for 1,015,000gns. It shouldn't go unnoticed the strong week that Sioux Nation has enjoyed. Three foals by the Coolmore-based sire, who has earned a bump to €27,500 for 2024, cleared six figures. One of which was a 210,000gns half-brother to Bright Diamond (Ire) (El Kabeir), bought by Castlehyde Stud from Riversfield Stud. All told, 10 horses by Sioux Nation have sold for an average of 71,200gns this week. One of the fascinating subplots to the foal sales is viewing the stock of a young stallion and one would wager that those in the Lope Y Fernandez (Ire) camp are quite happy with their lot. Considering Lope Y Fernandez stands at the National Stud for £8,500, his results of 78,000gns, 45,000gns and 41,000gns have to be viewed as a major positive. Ghaiyyath (Ire) has not lacked for support from within at the yearling sales this season and that continued on Friday with Godolphin signing for a filly and a colt by the stallion for 350,000gns and 190,000gns respectively. Pinatubo is more than capable of paddling his own canoe, it would seem, with a whopping seven foals by the Darley-based sire selling for six figures. That included a 250,000gns filly sold by Barton Stud to Blandford Bloodstock and another filly by Plantation Stud to JP Bloodstock for 240,000gns. Buy of the day Fashion can work both ways and often the market can overreact, be that positively or negatively. It might just be the latter at the moment with Time Test, whose colt out of listed winner Dynamic (GB) (Teofilo {Ire}) looks a bargain at just 20,000gns. Consigned by Highclere Stud, the Time Test colt was a particularly racey offering by the sire, and Cigar Bloodstock–whoever that may be–could well be toasting this horse in the future. Thought of the day There was a super turnout at Tattersalls on Friday and the stock on offer clearly cut the mustard with 59 horses making six figures on the day. 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The $100,000 Jimmy Durante Stakes (G3T), for 2-year-old fillies going one mile on the turf, drew a field of 11 evenly matched juveniles Dec. 2 at Del Mar.View the full article

John and Thady Gosden have officially won Britain's flat trainers' championship, becoming the first training partnership to take the prize.View the full article

The Champions Cup (G1), one of only two top-level dirt races on the JRA calendar, brings together many of Japan's top international challengers at Chukyo Racecourse Dec. 3.View the full article

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance announced a new partnership with Lexington, Kentucky-based equine feed manufacturer Hallway Feeds, the organization said in a release Friday. Family-owned and operated by the Hall Family since 1964, the company is prepared to make a major financial commitment to accredited Thoroughbred aftercare through this collaboration. Select Hallway Feeds bags will proudly feature the 'Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Proud Supporter' Seal. In addition, the partnership will include race presentations and event booths. “Hallway Feeds is proud to support the efforts of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. As a company that supplies feeds to all facets of the Thoroughbred industry it is fitting that we take an active role in their aftercare,” said Lee Hall, Vice President, Hallway Feeds. “Lee Hall has established Hallway Feeds as a prominent supplier of horse feeds, not only in Kentucky but also across the United States and globally,” said Craig Bandoroff, Owner of Denali Stud and TAA Vice President. “Recognizing the critical role of accredited aftercare, Lee has committed Hallway Feeds as a strategic partner to advance the cause, actively participating in spreading the important message and mission of Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.” The post Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Partners With Hallway Feeds appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 2nd December 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. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Tessa Townsend back in Darwin to boost jockey numbers Jockey numbers are down for the competitive six-race meeting at Darwin on Saturday, so Toowoomba-based hoop Tessa Townsend is happy … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Darwin racing tips & best value bets | Saturday, December 3 We head to the Top End this Saturday for six races at the Darwin Turf Club from 2:32pm ACST. These … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Hawkesbury best bets & quaddie tips | December 4, 2022 Hawkesbury will play host to a competitive seven-race program on Sunday, and HorseBetting’s form analyst, Ciaran Jackman, has found you … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sha Tin racing tips & quaddie picks | Sunday, December 4 The countdown for the Hong Kong International Races is now official on with this being the final Sha Tin card … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 12 months ago Portelli Stable says Fireburn tracking well ahead of Autumn return After showing some promising signs in her short spring preparation, Fireburn is ready to set next autumn alight. Gary Portelli’s … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Pierre Ng aims to snare HKIR success In the throes of a superb debut season, Pierre Ng hopes Marado can lay the foundations for a successful Hong … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Vassilator set to make raceday return Group One performer Vassilator is set to end a frustrating last few months for his connections when he makes his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Werribee Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | December 4, 2022 Werribee Racing Club is set to host a nine-race program for its Cup Day meeting on Sunday afternoon. HorseBetting’s Victorian … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Home treble for Patterson New Plymouth trainer Robbie Patterson left his home track a happy man on Thursday after recording a winning treble. “It … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 12 months ago Webster: Trix Of The Trade ready for big guns in Northerly Stakes Legendary Perth trainer Colin Webster has always lived for the big moments in racing, and he cannot wait to see … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Trainers still weighing up Trentham option Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard will decide on race morning if they take their full complement of runners to Trentham … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Punt Drunk: It is James McDonald’s world Today’s edition of Punt Drunk has a look at the match race set to unfold in the Group 1 Northerly … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 2, 2022 Seven horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Doomben preview, best bets & quaddie tips | December 4, 2021 After two washed-out Doomben meetings and a washed-out Gold Coast meeting last Saturday, we look set for a massive 10-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ascot racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, December 4 HorseBetting’s WA form analyst brings you his race-by-race preview and quaddie numbers for the Kingston Town Classic meeting at Ascot … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham Cup Day tips, value bets & quaddie picks | December 4 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the nine-race card on Saturday, December 4, for Pakenham Cup Day. See all … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Black Caviar happy & healthy after foaling Written Tycoon filly Black Caviar has now foaled five fillies and two colts since her retirement from racing in 2013, with four of … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville tips, odds & value bets | Saturday, December 4 HorseBetting’s South Australian form analyst brings you his top tips, best value bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago 2021 Kingston Town Classic runner-by-runner preview & best bets The 2021 Kingston Town Classic is the feature event on Day 3 of the Ascot Racing Carnival, with the Group … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Moonee Valley racing tips & best odds | Friday, December 3 HorseBetting.com.au’s tipping expert brings you the best bets and top odds for the eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 2, 2021 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Kensington racing tips & top value bets | Friday, December 3 HorseBetting’s Nick Lloyd brings you his top tips and quaddie selections for the Randwick-Kensington meeting on Friday, December 3, with … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Townsville tips, odds & quaddie picks | Thursday, December 2 HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets, value pick and quaddie numbers for Thursday’s nine-race card at Cluden … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Flemington Set To Welcome Back Crowds The Victoria Racing Club will host 500 members and owners at Flemington as it welcomes back crowds for the first … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Cairns racing tips & value bets – Thursday, 3 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Thursday’s race meeting at Cairns in Queensland, Australia … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Ellsberg On Trial For Magic Millions Trip A trio of progressive three-year-olds can put themselves on a path to bigger races when they step out at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Williams Reunites With Creedence In Cup Matt Cumani has decided to change things around with his durable stayer Creedence in a bid to win the Pakenham … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago McEvoy Relinquishes Classique Legend Ride Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has confirmed he won’t travel to Hong Kong to continue his partnership with Classique Legend in the … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Clock ticks as Classique Legend trials towards his Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint tilt Classique Legend took a crucial step towards his Group 1 LONGINES Hong Kong Sprint (1200m) tilt with his first Hong … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Kyneton racing tips & best bets – Thursday, 3 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Thursday’s race meeting at Kyneton in Victoria, Australia … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: The Harrovian in the mix for All Star Mile Punt Drunk takes a look at today’s top stories in racing, including the latest on The Harrovian’s chances of running … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Fownes to take the wraps off another talented former Australian at Happy Valley Three days after successfully unveiling Hong Kong debut winner Enrich Delight at Sha Tin, Caspar Fownes will attempt a similarly … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Duo excited by well-related youngsters COVID-19 prevented Steven Ramsay and Julia Ritchie getting a trip to Royal Ascot this year, but they are happily settling … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Asano to head north The South Island’s leading jockey, Kozzi Asano, will leave the mainland next week for a couple of months in a … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Keegan on the ride of her life Trudy Keegan is still on cloud nine after taking out the Group 3 Valachi Downs Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Nominations open for The 2020 All-Star Mile Nominations for the second edition of the $5 million The All-Star Mile (1600m) opened on Monday morning, heralding the official … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Capacity field for final Group 1 race in Perth Four eastern states horses will tackle some of Perth’s best in the final Group One race of the Perth carnival, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Stewards slowly approving Laing transfers Horses from the Robbie Laing stable are being well cared for as racing officials work through their transfers to different … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Marsh team on winning roll Stephen Marsh’s racing team has been in fine form of late, recording seven wins in the last week to catapult … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago In Her Time arrives safely in Hong Kong Newcastle mare In Her Time has arrived safely in Hong Kong where the Group One winning sprinter will represent Australia … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Three-year-olds sold, but Pitmans still potent A longshot winner at the popular Cromwell meeting on Sunday has Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman ready to climb … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Monte’s Cup Mister Monte carried off yesterday afternoon’s (Sunday, 1 December) second trophy race, the Class 4 Chinese General Chamber of Commerce … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 4 years ago Duke Wai takes the feature on the eve of HKIR week All but one of the overseas raiders are on the ground ahead of the HK$93 million LONGINES Hong Kong International … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago RQ raises $52,600 for drought relief Racing Queensland has raised $52,600 for drought relief through an initiative supported by four corporate bookmakers over three codes … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Fitting ANZAC winner of Jericho Cup Former Wingatui-trained galloper Ablaze (Raise The Flag) has headed home a New Zealand-bred trifecta in the longest flat race in … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Lindsay Park to chase another Pakenham Cup Lindsay Park has entered Alfarris, Creedence and Valac in its bid for a second Pakenham Cup since the race was … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Camino Rocoso leads all the way in Cromwell Cup Enigmatic former North Island galloper Camino Rocoso put his best foot forward on Sunday when he gave a dashing display … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Controversial decision secures Karaka Million berth A somewhat controversial decision in the inquiry room at Ellerslie on Saturday has paved the way for the Jamie Richards-trained … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Collett 4th in Mauritius jockey challenge Sydney-based Jason Collett has finished fourth of 14 riders in the International Jockeys challenge in Mauritius … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago $5 million All-Star Mile nominations open Racing Victoria is hoping for similar success with the second instalment of The All-Star Mile with nominations now open … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Relief package for NSW meetings that were called off Racing NSW has made funds available to help participants affected by abandoned meetings because of smoke haze and poor air … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago BRC expects big entries for Futures series The Brisbane Racing Club expects big numbers for its new Future Champions series when nominations close … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago High Mode wins first Jericho Cup The Anthony Freedman-trained High Mode is the first winner of the Jericho Cup at Warrnambool, commemorating the centenary of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago More Magic Millions aims for Bel Sonic Wyong and Gold Coast Magic Millions races are on the radar for Bel Sonic who has already won a Magic … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Strasbourg wins Max Lees Classic Strasbourg has won the Max Lees Classic at Newcastle to add his name to this season’s group of talented two-year-olds … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago One lead-up run for Houtzen to Millions Top Queensland mare Houtzen will have one lead-up run before tackling the Magic Millions Sprint at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Pilote D’Essai after a second Pakenham Cup Pilote D’Essai has finally reached full fitness after recovering from a tendon injury with Lindsay Park aiming the stayer at … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Colless set to resume riding after injury Group One-winning jockey Glen Colless has recovered from a back injury and is ready to resume riding shortly … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 5 years ago Shum and Purton combine for double with promising pair Happy Tour, who looms as an exciting graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale, set the Sha Tin All-Weather Track … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 5 years ago New era ahead in UK race broadcasting Racing UK’s rebrand as Racing TV is to feature an ‘Extra’ stream to ensure full coverage of all its 61 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Eagle Farm track ready for major test Up to a dozen horses will gallop on the new Eagle Farm track this week to test the surface ahead … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Viddora finally gets Group One win South Australian mare Viddora has claimed an overdue Group One win in the Winterbottom Stakes in Perth … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Uptown Lad descends late at Rosehill KIM Waugh-trained gelding Uptown Lad made it two wins from as many starts after storming down the outside late to … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Monsieur Gustave wins George Moore Vastly improved Monsieur Gustave has shown his usual fight to win his fourth straight stakes race, the Group Three George … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Kim Waugh makes smart call on Uptown Lad Kim Waugh’s decision not to scratch Uptown Lad from the last at Rosehill due to a heavy track has paid … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Jungle Edge wins again in wet at Sandown Noted wet-track specialist Jungle Edge has sprinted to victory on a heavy track at Sandown, giving apprentice Georgina Cartwright her … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Egyptian Symbol makes her mark at Rosehill Egyptian Symbol has begun her latest campaign in style, with a decisive Listed win at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Testashadow shines to lift gloom Testashadow heads to the Villiers Stakes at Randwick after the gelding reinvigorated his career with a timely victory in the … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Pierata on course for big bonus Sydney colt Pierata has shown connections were right in knocking back an offer for him by winning the first leg … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 6 years ago Miss Wonderland closes late to win first-up DAVID Brideoake-trained mare Miss Wonderland has kept its glittering first-up record intact after taking out a quality benchmark 84 race … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Snowdens’ filly too fast in Mode Plate The Snowden training partnership’s Pretty Fast has earned a valuable black-type win in the Listed Mode Plate at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Miss Wonderland returns with Sandown win Miss Wonderland has produced a powerful late finish to claim a first-up win on heavy ground at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Broadside delivers at Rosehill Broadside has come out of the pack to claim the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill in his first start since … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago On The Rocks a logical NZ Derby prospect for Ballymore Stables BALLYMORE Stables has another derby prospect on their hands after On The Rocks won the Trevor Eagle Memorial at Ellerslie … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Vinland impresses at a wet Sandown The Tony McEvoy-trained Vinland has raced to a dominant win on a heavy track at Sandown, earning high praise from … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Imperial Aviator claims Australian win English stayer Imperial Aviator has been touted as a potential Melbourne Cup contender by Gai Waterhouse after he won for … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Sedanzer takes another step forward In-form mare Sedanzer is closing in on a step up in class to black type after extending her unbeaten preparation … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Volpe sprints to Highway win at Rosehill A masterful ride by Jean Van Overmeire has helped Volpe to a dashing win in the Highway Handicap at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 6 years ago Vinland bounces back in brilliant style VINLAND has bounced back from its disappointing run in the Sandown Guineas in style by taking out a benchmark 70 … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Big striding Kacchi on track for Avondale Cup THE Avondale Cup is a possible target for Kacchi, which won the Real Time Accounting R65 at Ellerslie on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Jockey Tomizawa to keep Millions ride Veteran jockey Nozi Tomizawa will keep the Magic Millions ride on Ardoyne Road after steering the filly to a brilliant … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Wet Sandown no concern for Mrs Gardenia Mrs Gardenia has appreciated a drop in grade scoring a stylish win as favourite in the Clanbrooke Racing Handicap at … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Kersley set for big Melbourne move Apprentice Fred Kersley is set to go on loan to Lindsay Park after landing his 20th metropolitan win aboard Memory … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Begg has high hopes for Written By Trainer Grahame Begg believes Written By has the talent for better races next autumn after the two-year-old made a winning … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago My Giuliano heads to Stayers Cup My Giuliano is headed to the Magic Millions Stayers Cup in January after making it three wins in a row … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Epidemic adds to winning record The regally bred Epidemic has claimed her second consecutive win with victory in a small field at Rosehill … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Perfect Pitch claims maiden at Rosehill Golden Slipper-winning trainer Gary Portelli has another promising two-year-old filly on his hands after Perfect Pitch broke her maiden at … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 6 years ago The best is yet to come for Portelli’s Perfect Pitch TRAINER Gary Portelli has declared his filly Perfect Pitch as one to watch going forward after the two-year-old took out … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Joy Anna goes back-to-back at Ellerslie despite rise in grade FOUR-YEAR-OLD mare Joy Anna didn’t mind stepping up in grade to score the opening race at Ellerslie on Saturday. Having … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Oscietra a week away from first jump-out Black Caviar’s first foal is closing in on her first public appearance which is scheduled to be in a jump-out … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Gear change for But It’s True at Pakenham Mike Moroney will try a gear change on But It’s True and hopes it has the desired effect when the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Attard hoping for special Cup with Reiby Trainer Jason Attard is hunting a special Listed ATC Cup win for loyal supporters Sid and Carolyn Kelly with Reiby … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Cinnamon Carter chases Pakenham stakes win Cinnamon Carter has exceeded the expectations of trainer Robbie Laing and now chases a black-type win in the Pakenham Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Trainer Chris Waller praises Religify Now that he has won, trainer Chris Waller expects Religify to step up to the mark in the Group Three … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Hard Stride to step up in stakes race Hard Stride has completely recovered from a colic attack and is ready to tackle the Group Three George Moore Stakes … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago 2016 Kingston Town Classic a family affair for Parnham Racing THE Parnham family bleeds racing and this Saturday is set to be a milestone with brothers Steven, Chris and Brad … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pride seeking stakes atonement at Rosehill Joe Pride isn’t taking Mr Manhattan’s first attempt in stakes grade lightly but a favourable speed map has enhanced his … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Savanna Amour on different path While most of her rivals in the Mode Plate are heading to the Magic Millions, Savanna Amour is being set … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller trio on track for Festival Stakes at Rosehill CHRIS Waller has a three-pronged attack in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill on Saturday with last start winner Religify, top-weight … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing NSW site available in Chinese Racing NSW has implemented a facility to translate its website to Chinese with other languages to follow … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Durrant hoping for Real Love affair with Kingston Town Classic TRAINER Adam Durrant is expecting big things from Real Love ahead of the Group 1 Kingston Town Classic at Ascot … Read More View the full article

The connections of Rothschild, as impressive a maiden winner as they come in late summer at Del Mar, hope a change in surface could reignite the brilliance the colt displayed when dominating his second outing in the Dec. 3 Cecil De Mille Stakes.View the full article

It is one of the most dangerous jobs in horse racing: being an assistant starter.View the full article