Wandering Eyes

There may be some questions about Everso Mischievous that will not be answered until 2024. Such as how he will fare in two-turn races beyond a mile.View the full article

Gerrymander heads into the Aqueduct's Go for Wand Stakes (G3) in search of her second graded glory, with her younger stablemate Good Sam seemingly one of her biggest threats in the $200,000 race.View the full article

This day 1st 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. Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Mendocino in history-making bid at HKIR A German-trained horse is yet to win on Hong Kong’s most significant race day, but if the enthusiasm of an … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Patience key to Group contender Promising three-year-old I’mintowin has required careful handling and rewarded that approach last time out with a strong performance to break … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Morphettville betting preview & quaddie tips | December 3, 2022 Metropolitan racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday afternoon for a nine-race card. HorseBetting’s SA form expert presents his best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Rosehill preview, best bets & quaddie tips | Saturday 3/12/2022 Metropolitan racing heads to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday afternoon for a competitive 10-race program. See our best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Doomben best bets & quaddie tips | December 3, 2022 Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | December 3, 2022 Ascot will play host its annual Northerly Stakes Day on Saturday. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Pakenham Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | December 3, 2022 It is Pakenham Cup Day when racing heads out to Pakenham on Saturday afternoon for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s James … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Queensland racing set for $31 million prize money increase The Queensland racing industry is set to receive an additional $31 million in increased prize money from February next year, … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago James McDonald crowned world’s best jockey by IFHA James McDonald has won the Longines World’s Best Jockey title for 2022, following an outstanding year and an incredible Victorian … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Paul Jones confident Roman can figure in Nowra Cup Roman might be eight years old, but he has wound back the years in what has been a consistent 2022, … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Robson hoping to Light Up Riccarton again Pam Robson is hoping for a lesser surprise but no lesser result when Light Up tackles Friday’s Riccarton Park Function … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Matthew Chadwick primed for IJC with Happy Valley treble Preparing for the International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) next week, Matthew Chadwick snared riding honours with a treble at Happy Valley … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Kensington best bets & quaddie tips | December 2, 2022 We head to Randwick this Friday for a rare twilight meeting on the Kensington track, which will host a very … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 1, 2022 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Moonee Valley best bets & quaddie tips | December 2, 2022 Racing returns to The Valley on Friday night for an eight-race program. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Kah set for riding return at Mornington this Friday Last season’s Scobie Breasley Medal winner, Jamie Kah, will return to the saddle this weekend after serving her three-month suspension … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Wangaratta betting tips & quaddie picks | December 2, 2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Wangaratta racing preview for Thursday, December 2, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | December 1, 2021 Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Midweek Doomben meeting moved to Sunshine Coast synthetic After more torrential rain in Queensland’s southeast, Doomben’s midweek metropolitan meeting has been moved to the Sunshine Coast’s Polytrack circuit … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Robinson Hoping For Good Karma At Rosehill Daniel Robinson’s primary business involves educating thoroughbreds but he is also proving to be a handy trainer in his own … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago New Cranbourne Training Team On Fire Robbie Griffiths says his new training partner Mathew de Kock boasts extraordinary knowledge but also brings youthful enthusiasm to the … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: Inspirational Girl heads Kingston Town Classic field Today’s edition of Punt Drunk covers the full field for the Kingston Town Classic, as well as the Aussie star … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gold Coast racing tips & value bets – Wednesday, 2 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie picks for Wednesday’s race meeting at the Gold Coast in … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gawler racing tips & best bets – Wednesday, 2 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s race meeting at Gawler in South Australia … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sandown racing tips & best odds – Wednesday, 2 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s race meeting at Sandown in Victoria, Australia … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Countdown To All-Star Mile Set To Begin First nominations for the $5 million All-Star Mile will be taken this week ahead of the third running of the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Gosford racing tips & value bets – Wednesday, 2 December 2020 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s race meeting at Gosford on the NSW … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Revitalised McNab in purple patch A stint on the sidelines last season appears to have done jockey Michael McNab the world of good. The Waikato-based … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Elephant building hefty reputation At home he’s an eccentric whose curling lips make him seem like he’s got a trunk. On the racetrack, though, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Leading jockeys suspended at Doomben Brisbane premiership leading jockeys Jim Byrne and Baylee Nothdurft have been sidelined by suspension … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Ablaze wins Jericho Cup for Maher/Eustace The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Ablaze has won the second running of the gruelling Jericho Cup at Warrnambool … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Busuttin-Young double up in Pakenham Cup In-form pair Maracaibo and Savvy Oak will try to pick up some late spring prize money for trainers Trent Busuttin … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Tyzone heads big trial day for Edmonds Group One-placed Tyzone heads the 20 runners the Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership will have at the Gold Coast … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago O’Brien vows to follow similar Cup plan Trainer Danny O’Brien plans to take Vow And Declare back to Brisbane as part of the horse’s preparation for a … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Rodd to return for Origin jockeys series Singapore-based Michael Rodd will return to Queensland to take part in the State of Origin jockeys series … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Dual Doncaster winner Sacred Falls dies Sacred Falls, a dual winner of the Doncaster Mile and a leading light at Waikato Stud, has died aged 10 … Read More United Kingdom Horse Racing News 4 years ago Hollie Doyle equals female season record Hollie Doyle has equalled Josephine Gordon’s British record of 106 winners by a female rider in a calendar year … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Oliver/Weir combine for Winterbottom win Damien Oliver has ridden the Darren Weir-trained Voodoo Lad to win the Group One Winterbottom Stakes at Ascot in Perth … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago I’m A Rippa caps stellar day for Gollan I’m A Rippa has given Tony Gollan four Doomben winners for the day in taking out the Group Three George … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Al Galayel gives Williams a Valley treble Star jockey Craig Williams has brought up a winning treble at Moonee Valley with victory on imported stayer Al Galayel … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Outback Barbie ends run of outs at Doomben Luck has finally gone Outback Barbie’s way when she won her first race in a year at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Invincible shines brightest in Starlight Group One performer Invincible Star has rejoined the winners’ list with a gutsy effort at Rosehill in the Listed Starlight … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Fill The Flute continues on winning way The Jamie Edwards-trained Fill The Flute has continued on her winning way at Moonee Valley, registering her fourth straight win … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Our Luca confirms liking for Moonee Valley Our Luca has strung together three straight victories at Moonee Valley with an all-the-way win in the Independent Turf Services … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago My Nordic Hero on target for G2 Villiers My Nordic Hero has stamped himself as a leading contender for the Group Two Villiers Stakes with a fast-finishing Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Zoustyle takes out Winning Rupert Plate Zoustyle has confirmed he is potentially the best horse in Brisbane by maintaining his unbeaten record in the Winning Rupert … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Zoustyle takes out Winning Rupert Plate Zoustyle has confirmed he is potentially the best horse in Brisbane by maintaining his unbeaten record in the Winning Rupert … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Betaima set to tread proven Millions path Brilliant Doomben winner Betaima could follow her stablemate Houtzen’s lead-in to the Magic Millions 2YO Classic … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago King and Lindsay Park share Valley double Lachlan King has landed his second metropolitan double, guiding Five Kingdom and Shokora to victory at Moonee Valley for Lindsay … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Exoteric back to best in Listed ATC Cup Imported stayer Exoteric will press on to more summer features after winning the Listed ATC Cup at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Late inclusion claims Country Cups Final Second emergency Baker Boy got a start in the Country Cups Final to continue jockey Ron Stewart’s strong form since … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago My Pendant finishes strongly in Valley win Three-year-old filly My Pendant has unleashed a turn of foot her rivals couldn’t match at Moonee Valley to make it … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Brooklyn Hustle impressive in Valley debut A slow start wasn’t enough to stop two-year-old Brooklyn Hustle scoring an impressive debut win at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Athiri another 2YO winner for Godolphin Athiri has added her name to the list of Godolphin’s two-year-old prospects for the major autumn races with her debut … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Gollan lands an Unlikely win at Doomben Unlikely Story has overcome a slow start to give trainer Tony Gollan a win in the first race of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Behemoth impresses in dominant Valley win South Australian trainer David Jolly is excited about lightly raced three-year-old Behemoth’s future after the gelding raced to an impressive … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Rio Tigre Banks Jebel Ali Feature; Bin Harmash Lands Treble Jebel Ali staged the only race meeting in the UAE this weekend with a seven-race card on Friday highlighted by … Read More Ireland horse racing news 5 years ago Big Weekend: Fairyhouse Winter Festival Jockey to watch – Cooper calling It wasn’t all that long ago that Bryan Cooper would be playing a round … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The inaugural Jericho Cup The inaugural Jericho Cup commemorates 100 years since the running of a race in war-time Palestine … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Wilde with key runners in Jericho Cup Trainer Symon Wilde has at least two chances in the Jericho Cup including Gold Medals who will try to add … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Moher to be checked by vet on race day Moher has been passed fit by Godolphin vets but the Festival Stakes contender will have a race day inspection after … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Junglized challenged to match winning duo Buoyed by a double at Mudgee, Hawkesbury trainer Brad Widdup is looking to his first ever runner Junglized to continue … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Flash chasing the Sandown Cash for Laurie With a nomination for the Magic Millions Guineas on the Gold Coast, Flash Cash needs to show he’s worthy of … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Kennewell can’t fault Viddora in Perth Adelaide trainer Lloyd Kennewell expects Viddora to prove hard to beat in the Group One Winterbottom Stakes in Perth with … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Mister Sea Wolf to start Australian career European import Mister Sea Wolf will make his Australian debut in the Festival Stakes at Rosehill, a stepping stone to … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Improper conduct charge for John Sadler John Sadler will front the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board after being charged with improper conduct by Racing Victoria stewards … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Gamblestown rolls dice for comeback win Gamblestown will step up to 2000 metres for the first time in the ATC Cup at Rosehill in an attempt … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Moroney stable with two Sandown chances Stablemates War Legend and Lord Barrington are scheduled to run at Sandown after missing planned starts on Kilmore Cup day … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Winterbottom Stakes full card tips, form and odds, December 2 PUNTERS will be looking to get back on track for the Winterbottom Stakes after last week’s upset Railway Stakes result … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Expected Sandown wet no worry for Smerdon Trainer Robert Smerdon doesn’t expect the prospects of a rain-affected track to cause his runners too many concerns at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago McGillivray gets chance for 2nd stakes win Matt McGillivray will ride tough sprinter Siegfried in his comeback in the George Moore Stakes after the gelding’s regular riders … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Marshall appeals 26-meeting suspension Apprentice Taylor Marshall has appealed a 26-meeting suspension after being found guilty of careless riding in a race in which … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Doomben predicted to go ahead Stewards will inspect a rain-soaked Doomben racecourse late on race eve but there is no danger to the meeting unless … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Rain to determine Sandown meeting fate The projected amount of rain on race day will determine the fate of the Melbourne metropolitan meeting at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Redouble after trio of wins at Rosehill Redouble will attempt to extend his winning streak to three when the Bjorn Baker-trained gelding steps up to 1500 metres … Read More Horse Racing News 6 years ago Jim Byrne is Paul Butterworth’s gain Trainer Paul Butterworth is happy jockey Jim Byrne will be fit to ride Capital Gain in his comeback run at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago A colic attack has claimed Angelic Light Trainer Robbie Griffiths has described Angelic Light, who has died following a colic attack, as a beautiful mare and a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Classy Shiraz to make debut for Kim Waugh Trainer Kim Waugh is hoping Shiraz can show enough of his class to overcome an unfavourable barrier draw in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago James Doyle adjusting to Australian racing Godolphin’s English jockey James Doyle admits he will have to work to adjust to the Australian style of racing ahead … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Neville Bell stays with dream Owner Neville Bell’s dream of breeding a top class stayer could have inadvertently produced a smart two-year-old … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Weir with chances in three states The Darren Weir stable will be chasing feature race wins in three states on the one day with runners at … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Racing Vic set to review prize money Racing Victoria will review prize money but says it does not want to become embroiled in an arms race with … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago One Pakenham runner likely for McDonald Clinton McDonald has Schneller set for the $100,000 VOBIS Gold Bullion at Pakenham but says stablemate Castelo is likely to … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Top five horses to watch in 2017 AS we reach the final month of 2016, a year that the racing industry and humanity in general will not … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Kate Nipperess making progress Rider Kate Nipperess is continuing to make progress in her rehabilitation for serious spinal injuries suffered at trackwork … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Import Sarrasin to make Australian debut Stakes winning former French-based horse Sarrasin is entered to make his Australian debut in a 1600m handicap on the Pakenham … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Forster questions weights in stakes races Desleigh Forster is the latest Queensland trainer to question the system of scaling down handicaps in stakes races … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Nieta favoured to continue impressive career in Starlight Stakes LIGHTLY raced four-year-old Nieta will be striving for her first victory at Stakes level this Saturday when she contests the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Cup winner McEvoy flourishing back in Syd Jockey Kerrin McEvoy has clicked back into the routine of Sydney racing after a whirlwind month highlighted by his Melbourne … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Pakenham Cup win a worthy Allowance After finding the Zipping Classic stronger than expected, Transfer Allowance is chasing victory in the Listed Pakenham Cup … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Munce after first stakes win as a trainer Former top jockey Chris Munce has a double-barrelled chance to win his first stakes race as a trainer on Saturday … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Paul Hammersley suspended for 17 days Paul Hammersley has been suspended for 17 days for careless riding in an incident in which a horse went through … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Rosehill racing form, odds and free tips, Saturday December 3 ROSEHILL hosts a quality nine-race card this Saturday and we have all the form, latest odds and free tips for … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Heartbreak City nearing a return Melbourne Cup runner-up Heartbreak City is a surprise nomination for a hurdle race at Huntingdon but trainer Tony Martin says … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Queensland record for jockey Jeff Lloyd Jeff Lloyd has ridden seven winners and Toby Edmonds has trained five at the Sunshine Coast to enter the record … Read More View the full article

Hanshen Tham has become one of the most recognisable faces on the bloodstock circuit in Britain and Ireland but that's not to say that many people know a lot about the owner-breeder and pinhooker. Instead, Tham prefers to go about his business quietly. This year was a big one for the 34-year-old. His family enjoyed its greatest success on a racecourse when homebred Thornbrook landed a listed contest in France for Joseph O'Brien. Not long afterwards, the Tham family enjoyed its biggest day in the ring when a Night Of Thunder half-sister to Thornbook, out of their top producer Lillebonne, sold for a whopping 500,000gns at Book 1 at Tattersalls. Despite no racing background, Tham has cut his teeth from working with Irish Thoroughbred Marketing to developing a quality broodmare band. He has also embarked on pinhooking foals recently and added a €210,000 Night Of Thunder colt to the books at Goffs last week. Good horses are what drives the native of Malaysia who, having studied Computer Science at University, adopts a mathematical approach to his racing and breeding endeavors without limiting himself to it. In this week's Q&A, Tham sat down with Brian Sheerin at Park Paddocks where he explained how he became hooked on bloodstock, his approach to the December Foal Sale and much more. What's your background in the game? I was just your regular student who loved to punt on horses. I got into the sport that way and have no background in horses. When I was at University, instead of studying for my final exams in Computer Science, I was punting on Cheltenham. I would have been a casual follower of the sport at that time but, the more racing I watched, the more fascinated I became. I thought, 'I really have to try and get into the industry somehow.' But, definitely, it was from punting on racing that the passion developed. Was there any particular horse responsible for developing that passion? I am 34 now, so I wouldn't have been that young at the time, but Frankel (GB) was the first wow horse for me. I never really thought about pedigrees much until he came along. After Frankel, I became very interested in why certain horses are better than others. Were you a serious punter? Yes, I started to get into it quite seriously. I approached races from a mathematical point of view and loved the puzzle of working out races. I have an analytical mind-as I said, I studied Computer Science and I also spent some time in real estate-and still like the punting side of things. But, the pinhooking and breeding has probably taken over. The breeding and pinhooking is another form of punting, isn't it? It's all part of the problem solving aspect of racing that my mind has always been fascinated with. We have eight or nine broodmares in Ireland with some good friends of ours, Peter and Carol Henley, and we try to adopt a quality over quantity approach. Peter and Carol are based in Kildare and are very good breeders. They produce very good racehorses and we're delighted to have teamed up with them. How has your broodmare band and racing interests developed? You and your Dad have gone from owning fun handicappers like T For Tango, Our Manekineko and My Manekineko to winning listed races and breeding big-ticket lots at some of the premier sales. My Dad [Terry] liked punting as well. He used to work in England in the seventies and eighties and would always tell me about Grundy and Bustino. We're originally from Malaysia but Dad got introduced to horses originally through punting and walking in and out of the bookies. Dad took me to a lot of race meetings when I was younger. So, our interest started out as a bit of fun and, even up until recently, it has been that way. Our family business is property. My Dad obviously wanted me to go into that but I was too contrary and wanted to have a career in horse racing. My older brother and older sister are helping him out with the property business and I'm helping him to waste money on horses! I've gone a different path and, while my family took some convincing initially, it's been going okay in the past number of years so hopefully that will continue. Doing okay might be an understatement. While people might not know a lot about you, they are probably aware of Thornbrook (Ire) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}), who is the latest high-class performer that your mare, Lillebonne (Fr) (Danehill Dancer {Ire}), has produced. Thornbrook has won her listed race but we do think she is capable of winning Group races next year, which is why she will stay in training. The whole story with the mare is just incredible. We've had successes with pinhooks and things like that but nothing quite like Lillebonne. How did you get into the family? I am very good friends with trainer James Nash in Ireland. He has introduced me to a lot of good people in the industry, including Peter Henley. A lot of people I have met at the sales and in racing, they have been through James's connections. Peter is a very nice guy and I always liked the stock he produced-they all had good bone and looked like proper racehorses. I can remember he wouldn't shut up about this big Mehmas (Ire) colt he had going to Goffs one year. He was telling me for weeks and weeks that I needed to buy this horse. He turned out to be Magnanimous (Ire), who we bought for €50,000, and put into training with Joseph O'Brien. We got him sold for over €500,000 to Hong Kong where he has turned out to be a brilliant horse. After that, I bought into Lillebonne, and she has done it every year since, which is pretty incredible. She has an excellent track record. It's not normal. She has produced Seisai (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Thornbrook, Magnanimous and, funnily enough, Micro Manage (Ire) (Rip Van Winkle {Ire}), who was probably the most talented of them all. He had Group level talent but was very hard to keep sound. Seisai was sold to Lane's End last year and I understand she is going to visit Flightline, which is exciting. Then there was the Night Of Thunder (Ire) filly, who we sold for 500,000gns through Baroda Stud here at Book 1. That was another brilliant result with the mare. Where does that rank in terms of achievements in the sport? It's by far the best result we've had. We got a touch out of Magnanimous but it was special to share the success with the Henleys at Book 1. Full credit has to go to them because Carol sourced the mare for 40,000gns here in 2013. Carol is an excellent judge of a mare and I have learned a lot from her. And how did the link with Joseph come about? We got a horse for my Dad, Uncle Henry, who was a pretty average jumper but we got to know Joseph through that and we got on very well with him. Joseph is young but is very intelligent, driven and is an incredible horseman. I wouldn't describe myself as a horseman but I can ask Joseph anything and he will help me. I rely on the best horsemen I know and surround myself with the best people who know what they are doing. You might not label yourself as a horseman but plenty of people have described you as a good judge. How have you gone from having no background in the game to breeding and pinhooking to a high level? One of the first agents I followed was a guy called Justin Bahen. I got to know him through James Nash and he mainly works the horses-in-training sales for the Hong Kong market. I can remember being green as grass with Justin. I know I was not a good student but I still follow a lot of the stuff he did and adopt similar processes to how he shortlists horses, what to look for and what not to look for. He was quite particular and I'd say I am quite particular as well. But the key was just getting out there and looking at as many horses as I could. I'd go to every sale and look at every horse I could. Over time, you pick it up. It's only recently that I became confident in my own abilities to judge a horse. That's handy because you spent €210,000 on a Night Of Thunder colt last week at Goffs! The main focus is breeding but I want to supplement that with pinhooking and will aim to buy a couple of foals each year. It's funny, the first sale I ever went to was at Goffs and I went around with Bobby O'Ryan. I can remember it was the time of No Nay Never's first foal crop and I liked a filly by him. I bought her with Bobby and that was my first pinhook. And did you turn a profit? No, but she was a Group 2 winner. Her name was Nay Lady Nay (Ire) and she won four times for Chad Brown. Her full-brother Arizona (Ire) came out the following year and she ended up selling for $1.7 million. It's a mad game. Will you try and buy another foal here at Tattersalls? I'll be trying but it won't be easy. I tried on a few on Wednesday but got outbid. I'll try again on Friday and have plenty on the list. The market is very sire dominated. You need to be by the right sire-Havana Grey (GB), Blue Point (Ire), Pinatubo (Ire), Night Of Thunder, that kind of thing. It's very sire focussed and I need to factor that into my pinhooking. Everything by the big sires will make a little more than it should. The yearling market was tricky enough this year and, apart from the Night Of Thunder filly, we had a pretty average year. With all of that in mind, how will you approach the next few months in terms of doing up mating plans for your mares? Lillebonne needs a good cover but we don't go too high on the sires. She is in foal to Saxon Warrior, so we'll have a sibling to Thornbrook, but we don't like to stretch ourselves. We've a few nice mares coming through who, hopefully, will be the next Lillebonne. We'll see. There's a lovely mare there called Statuesque (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), who we bought off Cheveley Park here in 2019 for 52,000gns. She has been producing really good stock. We bought her in foal to Le Havre (Ire), who turned out to be Beechwood (Ire). She won her maiden for John O'Donoghue and looks a promising filly. Statuesque has a really nice Space Blues (Ire) filly who is probably the best foal on our farm. We'd give her a good shot. You say you approach everything with an analytical mindset but how do you apply mathematics to breeding horses? It's all probability, isn't it? You have a good sire and a good dam, you've got a good chance. But, anyone who works solely on stats, the proper horsemen will just run rings around them. You need to understand where you are looking. It's good to have things in the background about certain sires and statistics can be good at times but nothing is more important than looking at the physical attributes of a horse. Given numbers are your forte, how have you viewed the market in recent times? The domestic market is a bit of an issue. The health of the industry over here is a big worry. Take for example the Night Of Thunder filly we sold at Book 1, almost all of the vets were on behalf of American buyers. Very few trainers in Britain and Ireland had orders and that can't be healthy because the racing product is going to suffer. There are some very good trainers in Britain and they don't seem to have orders. Obviously, I am a racing fan, and I think racing in Britain and Ireland is the most entertaining. I live in London and never miss Royal Ascot and go to Sandown quite regularly as well. Prize-money is a big problem and, if the talent drain continues for another 10 years, we're going to weaken the product quite significantly. It's turning into an exporting business. Book 1 is the best of the best over here in England but the majority of the big horses were being sold abroad. That has to be a big worry. We still have amazing stallions and brilliant owner-breeders over here so that's the positives. And what are your own aims going forward? To be involved in good horses. Like everyone, I'd love to be involved in a Group 1 horse. It might take a long time but that's the aim. I just want to be involved in good horses, be that buying them or selling them. My Dad supports me and, as I said, it took a long time to convince him about the idea. We buy nice fillies and race them with Joseph. If they're good enough, they feed into the broodmare band, and the hope is that we keep on breeding nice horses. There are some very good breeders around, the likes of Lodge Park Stud, Ballyphilip Stud, those kinds of guys are people to look up to. I just try to emulate those guys. We've a lot of good people helping us out so hopefully one day it happens. This is a great game, full of interesting people and some fascinating characters. I don't know how I got down this road but I am hooked. It's one big puzzle and I love it. The post No Racing Background To Top Breeder And Pinhooker – Q&A With Hanshen Tham appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Irish Racing Yearbook 2024, an annual chronicle of horse racing in Ireland, the achievements of Irish people on foreign soil while covering the entire spectrum of the sport of racing and thoroughbred industry in the form of interviews, profiles, analysis and more, is now available for purchase. The collection is a collaboration of the best writers and photographers with the leading protagonists in all spheres from breeding to sales, from point-to-point tracks to the racecourse. The cover story is written by Donn McClean, providing insight from three-time Gold Cup winner Paul Townend, who outlines what it means to be Willie Mullins' retained jockey. Also featured, the rise of Honeysuckle in NH racing is analysed, as is the continuing, evolving Frankel phenomenon. There is also an acknowledgement of the remarkable achievements of the likes of Wesley Joyce in returning to the saddle from injury and Liam Burke riding a bumper winner a few days after his 66th birthday. The analysis extends to the horses to follow in the 2024 flat season as well as a crunching of the numbers with regard to the bloodstock sales and stallions, as well as what we might expect from next year's freshman sires and those that will be getting their stud careers under way. The Irish Racing Yearbook also provides GO RACING vouchers, provided in conjunction with the racecourses of Ireland, offering free admission to more than 90 race days throughout the year, at a total value of €2500. That constitutes just more than 70 times the price of purchase of €35. The post Irish Racing Yearbook 2024 Now Available appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Of all the events, activities, programs, and services that the New York Race Track Chaplaincy provides to the backstretch communities at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course, the Christmas Sponsor-A-Family program closes out the year in a very special way that touches the hearts of donors and families alike. Months of preparation culminate with the distribution of food, clothing, toys, and gifts for approximately 250 families just before Christmas each year. (This year, the distribution will take place at the new Chaplaincy Center at Belmont Park on Tuesday, December 19, 2023.) “It is almost impossible to describe the joy and gratitude these recipients feel each year,” said Karen Chavez, the general manager of the New York Race Track Chaplaincy. “Virtually all of the recipients are spending the holidays thousands of miles away from their place or birth and their original home and the donations to this program help them enjoy the holidays in a way that they could not otherwise afford.” Chavez often hears directly from donors and how it “puts them in the Christmas spirit and helps them enjoy the holiday season a lot more.” “They are all very glad to pitch in and we are eternally grateful for their humanitarian spirit,” she said. In the Saratoga area, Stephen Sullivan, the owner of the Olde Bryan Inn restaurant in Saratoga Springs, provides a delicious dinner free of charge to recipients of the gifts which makes for a very special evening. West Point Thoroughbreds and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation also serve as sponsors of the Sponsor-A-Family Program. A year ago, the program was able to find sponsorship for every one of the families in need and Chavez said the Chaplaincy is striving to match that achievement in 2023. “It has been a challenging year in many ways, and we would love to bless all these families again this year,” she said. Online donations for this program can be made on the Chaplaincy website at www.rtcany.org. To donate by check, please make checks payable to the NY Race Track Chaplaincy and mail to: NY Race Track Chaplaincy, PO Box 37191, Elmont, NY 11003. The chaplaincy ministers to the needs of the backstretch community at the NYRA racetracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course) as well as surrounding farms through a wide variety of programs. They include enrichment programs for children, teen mentoring, women's enrichment, social service, and recreational programs, as well as educational opportunities, and non-denominational religious services. The post Annual Sponsor-A-Family Program Highlights Holiday Season for NY Backstretch Community appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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As part of the formation of the new France Galop Committee, the 25 Presidents of the Premium Racing Organisations met at the France Galop headquarters Nov. 30 to elect a pair of representatives that will sit on the France Galop Committee. On the same day, the 10 Presidents of the Regional Flat Racing Councils were also at the France Galop headquarters to elect six representatives to sit on the France Galop Committee. The newly formed France Galop Committee will be convened for the first time Tuesday, Dec. 12 to elect the President of France Galop. Upon the President's proposal, the President of the Flat racing Council and the President of the Jump racing Council, will both be elected Vice-Presidents of France Galop for a four-year term. The other nine members on the France Galop board of directors will be elected during that same meeting. The post France Galop Committee Adds Voting Members appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Equinox, the world's highest-rated racehorse, has been retired to stud after success in Sunday's Japan Cup (G1). He will now join his sire Kitasan Black at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido.View the full article

The European Federation of Thoroughbred Breeders' Association held its series of Autumn Meetings at the John Lambton Rooms, National Horse Racing Museum in Newmarket Nov. 23. A number of matters were discussed at the Autumn Meeting, including the need for an emergency import license for the Equine Viral Arteritis vaccine, known as ARVAC to be granted for Europe's breeding nations. Agreeing to show its support for applications by our country members, the objective is to ensure ARVAC is made available for the start of the 2024 thoroughbred breeding season. EFTBA is calling for the licence to be granted for 2024, with a review later in the year to establish whether the current manufacturing failure will result in the permanent loss of the Artervac vaccine. “We are doing this on behalf of our European industry which represents 23,000 Thoroughbred breeders in Europe and creates direct and indirect employment for 150,000 people and represents 2.4% of all agricultural output in its multi-billion- euro value to the EU economies,” said EFTBA Chairman Joe Hernon. “This industry has been placed in a situation of significantly increased risk of an EVA incursion, which would have catastrophic consequences, as a result of the manufacturing failure of the hitherto widely used vaccine – Artervac. The granting of an emergency import licence, to enable ARVAC to be available for the start of the 2024 thoroughbred breeding season, would protect us from this damaging vulnerability.” Among other matters discussed: EFTBA Country Reports: Regarding the annual collating and presenting of country reports, which gives a statistical insight into status of the European thoroughbred breeding industry, a digital survey would be launched early in 2024. The survey will cover all key areas and be presented at the EFTBA 2024 AGM. EFTBA Promotional Videos Series: Following the production of the inaugural EFTBA promotional video, positive feedback has been received from all quarters. As a result, the EFTBA will produce series of videos for next year and beyond, with each one highlighting key areas of Europe's thoroughbred breeding industry. Plans are also being put in place to update the current EFTBA website to make it more visually appealing, easier to navigate and ultimately a comprehensive information hub for breeders. The TBA successfully launched its Carbon Calculator Tool Project. Plans are being put in place for other European counties to follow suit. An agreement for the extended cooperation between EFTBA and EHN (European Horse Network) on mutually matters of interest to benefit breeders. EFTBA 2024 AGM: The French TBA has offered to host the 2024 AGM of EFTBA next year in Paris during the month of June. The post EFTBA Calls for Emergency Import Licence for ARVAC at Autumn Meeting appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The owner/breeder of graded stakes winner Zozos, have been named the 2023 recipients of the John Deere Award, in recognition of the breeders who participated this year in the Breeders' Cup and Challenge Series: Win and You're In.View the full article

According to a social media post by the Arizona Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, racing will resume at Turf Paradise Jan. 29 for a meet that will continue until May 4, based on approval by the Arizona Racing Commission.View the full article

The three-day 2023 IEVA Conference kicked off Nov. 23 at the Cavan Equestrian Centre in Co Cavan, Ireland. The opening day's workshop dealt with the imaging of the equine head, featuring the latest in equine diagnostic imaging equipment displayed by Molloy Veterinary and Celtic SMR. The day rounded out with a quiz and supper at the Slieve Russell Hotel, home to IEVA23. The next two days, the IEVA Conference–staged at the IEVA Exhibition Hall–delivered a series of lectures, talks and presentations by experts in the field of equine veterinary as well as a number of case studies and abstract studies. A series of hands-on workshops took place over the two days also. Milda Baltrimaire from Tullyraine Equine Clinic was honored with the IMV Imaging sponsored Case Awards. Baltrimaire earned the award for her study into Absorbable urethral stent placement in the standing horse for the successful treatment of a urethral stricture. Additionally, the inaugural Future Proof campaign saw many industry stakeholders sponsor a veterinary student to attend IEVA Conference 2023. A total of 17 Irish students, some of who are studying abroad, were able to attend the conference. Plans are to extend the campaign for IEVA24. Another highlight of this year's event was the Gala Dinner, hosted by Brendan McArdle of The Irish Field. The Gala also featured an auction, benefitting the Veterinary Support Fund and the Elephant In the Room's beneficiary charity; namely Samaritan's Ireland for 2023. “The weekend highlights were excellent speakers, a truly glamorous Gala Ball and a whopping €6000 raised for charity,” said newly elected President Sabrina Barnwell, of Dooneen Equine Veterinary Clinic. “We discussed heads, behaviour and the latest updates in the papers.” “This year IEVA23 has continued the Case Award prize with a significant purse for recent graduates and introduced the FutureProof Students Scheme which was generously supported by our industry and saw 17 students supported to attend the event. We are already planning another action-packed conference for 2024.” The post IEVA Conference Hosts 2023 Veterinary Conference appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Northern driver Zachary Butcher faces two very big problems at Addington tonight, both from the same stable. And while he thinks he knows what he has to do to try and counter one, he isn’t so sure about the other. Tonight’s meeting contains many of the age group stars of pacing but the tricky issue for punters, and drivers like Butcher, is there is a much richer race meeting in nine days. That is the Grand Prix at Addington which contains classics like the New Zealand Derby and NZ Oaks for the pacers, the final major targets of the season for Butcher’s two key drives tonight in Mantra Blue (R3, No.5) and Merlin (R7, No.8). The problem for each is drawn outside them and clearly superior to them last start are Millwood Nike and Don’t Stop Dreaming. Millwood Nike is unbeaten in 16 starts and could be one of the greatest fillies ever produced here so how does trainer-driver Butcher tackle her with Mantra Blue? “First things first, she was way too good for us last start and maybe she will be again,” admits Butcher. “But I think this is our best chance to beat her. I think my girl has the gate speed to get the lead and we really have to stay there, or at least not hand it away to Millwood Nike. “If she can it parked and beat us then that is what happens but over the sprint trip and with nine days until the Oaks it is worth trying.” Merlin doesn’t face quite as big a mountain in Don’t Stop Dreaming, who he has at least beaten once before, but his barrier eight is compounded by some natural speedsters like Wag Star and Who’s Delight drawn inside him. “It is tricky because I’d like to stay in front of him (Don’t Stop Dreaming) but I can’t only have one plan because there are some really good horses drawn inside both of us,” says Butcher. “The last thing we want to do is have a really hard run and put him on the back foot before the Derby, but we also want to win.” Regardless of tactics Millwood Nike probably only needs to produce her best or something close to it to win but whether Don’t Stop Dreaming is quite so dominant tonight may depend on the tempo and traffic in his race as he has been beaten before sitting parked against this crop. While tonight’s pacing races have a lead-up feel to them the trotting races are all finals, Group races and full of depth. The Lone Star Sires’ Trot for juveniles is very even and could come down to manners with any one of (in order) Empire City, Wilma’s Boy, Tyron Eros or Look To Da Stars capable of winning without upsetting, and the chances don’t end there. The $110,000 NZ Trotting Oaks is a beauty but northern fillies Shez Bella (R6, No.4) and Melsadele (3) look as good as the southerners and Shez Bella appeals as one of the better each way bets of the night. It is fitting to see the trotting mares racing for $60,000 as that gait’s females start to get the respect they deserve but for all the quality of the field the two backmarkers Resolve (R8, No.12) and Time Up The Hill (11) have been excellent in our absolute best trotting races this spring so one of them should win. Michael Guerin’s bets for the night : Multi anchor: Millwood Nike is only paying $1.20 but she could be a very special horse and seems to like sitting parked so might be worth the risk in multis. Each way: Shez Bella has a good diet of mobile racing in Australia under her belt and was enormous against older horses here last time. Very hard to beat. Class edge: Resolve was third in the Ggroup 1 Dominion last start and her 30m handicap is somewhat negated by only two horses being on the front line. View the full article

By Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk Returning to racing in this country for the first time in seven months, High Energy will start a warm favourite in tonight’s $110,000 What The Hill New Zealand Trotting Oaks at Addington. Trained by the all-powerful Purdon Racing, the Father Patrick filly has a superb record of eight wins from 11 starts. Tonight she has drawn wide on the front line (8) but is still the top pick at $3.30 FF, ahead of Shez Bella ($5), Aroha Kenny ($5.50), Melsadele ($7) and Walkinonsunshine ($8), who’s vying to take out the Northen Oaks – Southern Oaks – New Zealand Oaks treble. “I think we are going to be all right the way she trialled,” co-trainer Nathan Purdon told the Purdon Racing website, “that was when we decided to press on to the Oaks. It has been a little touch and go and whatever she does on Friday she will be better for the run.” In High Energy’s last New Zealand race she was third behind Walkinonsunshine in the Northern Oaks at Alexandra Park on May 4. She then campaigned in Australia from August to October. She had two wins to start off and then had a third and an eighth at Melton. That final race was in the Group 2 Need for Speed Princess and it’s the only time she’s been unplaced in 11 career starts. “She got quite sick over there. It needed treatment and 10 days in the paddock when she got home for her to come right and then we thought we were up against it to make the Oaks,” Purdon says. “But with luck I think we might have done it.” This time last year she won the NZ Sires’ Stakes 2YO Trotting Championship at Addington before producing a sensational run to take out the Group 1 Ace of Hearts 2YO Fillies at the first ever Grand Prix meeting at Addington. She was four wide at one stage, before being last at the 800 before being launched and going on to win comfortably by 2 1/2 lengths. At the time commentator Matt Cross described it as a “huge huge run”. All going to plan she will be back at Addington for this year’s Grand Prix on December 10, this time in the Group 1 King Of The North New Zealand Trotting Derby. In tonight’s Group 2 NZ Sires’ Stakes 2YO Trotting Championship (7.08pm) impressive last start winner Empire City is a $3.80 favourite, just ahead of Wilma’s Boy. Others in the market include northerner Dreams Pat, Tyron Eros, Princess Sadie, and Look To Da Stars. View the full article

1st-DMR, $61K, Msw, 3yo/up, f, 6f, 3:30 p.m. ET. Bred by horseman Bart Evans in partnership with Jeff and Chiquita Reddoch's Stonehaven Steadings, LLORONA (Mendelssohn) makes her first start for trainer Richard Mandella. Evans and his son Robert, bought out the bay filly from the Reddoch's during the '21 Keeneland September Sale for $750,000. From Evans's own trainee GISP and MGSW Wasted Tears (Najran), Llorona is a half-sister to Champion 2-year-old Corniche (Quality Road). Speedway Stables's $1.5 million OBS April buy was also bred by Evans and Stonehaven. TJCIS PPS 5th-AQU, $85K, Msw, 2yo, f, 7f, 2:14 p.m. ET. Courtlandt Farms purchased Whocouldaskformo (Uncle Mo) for $450,000 at last year's Keeneland September Sale, who debuts for Shug McGaughey alongside fellow firster and workmate, Very Practical (Practical Joke). Whocouldaskformo's dam Midnight Belle (Bernardini) is a half-sister to GI Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic heroine Unrivaled Belle (Unbridled's Song), who went to Whisper Hill Farm at the '16 Keeneland November Sale for $3.6 million while in-foal to Tapit. She herself produced two-time Champion Unique Bella (Tapit). Midnight Belle also counts as a half-sister the dam of GIII Gotham S. hero Raise Cain (Violence). TJCIS PPS The post Friday Insights: Half-Sister To Champion Corniche Debuts At Del Mar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gerrymander heads into the Aqueduct's Go for Wand Stakes (G3) in search of her second-graded glory, with her younger stablemate Good Sam seemingly one of her biggest threats in the $200,000 race.View the full article

Ryan Moore easily took the 2023 Longines World's Best Jockey title, notching his fourth overall victory in the competition. The European-based rider previously won in 2014, 2016, and 2021.View the full article

The position of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) president is up for grabs at a time of great upheaval for horse racing in the state. The TDN has given time to each of the candidates for president, speaking with Chad Summers in Thursday's TDN, and today, with Tina Bond. The winner of the election will replace outgoing president Joe Appelbaum. The following has been lightly edited for brevity and clarity. TDN: In your biographical statement, you say that you are “committed to bringing stability to our industry and to ensuring the future of year-round racing in the state by bringing in new and younger owners and fans.” What exactly do you think needs to happen to stabilize the industry and attract new young talent and fans to the game? Tina Bond: I think that in New York we need to have a strong annual race-day calendar so that all of our fans and our bettors know that we're going to race on these days, and I'd love to see the racetracks work together to stop conflicting with each other's post times. I think there are a lot of programs that we could start to bring in more trainers and more horses to New York, especially during the winter. I think there's a lot of opportunity to grow our winter program in New York. As far as the younger generation and the younger fans, we have the new Belmont redevelopment, and once that's done, we'll have a facility that will help, hopefully, bring in new fans. But I think there's a lot of other things that we can do to appeal. I want to make sure this sport is here for future generations. For future owners, for future horsemen, like both of my sons, Kevin and Ryan who followed in their father's footsteps. Riley Mott. Miguel Clement. They've all chosen this path. They've all gone to college but they've all come back to this industry. And so, I feel very strongly that it is important to grow and make this sport stronger so that it will be here for them and maybe their children. TDN: What programs do you think would bring trainers and more horses to New York? TB: We have to start our program earlier–in July and August–to put out what we're going to do in the winter and maybe just embellish or make that program appealing. We have to do that in July and August so people can make plans. And we have to make it appealing enough for them to say, 'I want to do this.' TDN: What kind of things could appeal for them to say, 'okay, I do want to do this'? TB: I do think the consistency of a good racing calendar, and I think a very strong purse structure will do that. TDN: Another thing you say is how you will “always prioritize the safety of the horses.” Are there current safety-related protocols or programs you'd like to see changed, introduced? TB: I think we've made great strides in the last several years, and the breakdown rate has diminished greatly. But there is always room for improvement. I think there are some new technologies that could make racing safer–whether it's the wearables on the horses=–nd I think there's a lot that we have to learn. I think in terms of racing surfaces, Glen Kozak [New York Racing Association (NYRA) executive vice president of Operations and Capital Projects] is one of the best in the country. He does a great, great job with the racing surfaces. I just think that we can always do better and the safety of the horse has to come first. TDN: Equine safety and welfare obviously overlaps with the work under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA). How do you see progress under HISA? TB: HISA right now is in its infancy stages. There's a big learning curve. It's a huge project to take this on as a national endeavor. One thing that I would really like to explore is funding possibilities. Whether it's grants or [something else], I just want to identify some alternative funding for HISA, which impacts a lot of the owners with the cost of this program. TDN: You also mention how you'll “continue to fight for New York Racing and Breeding because of the wonderful platform it provides for the sport.” Are there additional things to be done to make the state's breeding industry stronger? TB: The breeding program in New York is the strongest and the best breeding program in the country. That speaks for itself. Number two, in 2026, there's going to be purse parity for the New York-breds in open company. That's going to have a huge impact. I think that we can all look forward to that. As far as doing more, I think the New York breeders have looked into bringing more mares into New York state. I think they're working on other programs to do that. While the New York-bred program is very healthy, the foal crop has gone down nationwide, and so, it's had an impact on every area of breeding in the country, not just New York. It's the cost of breeding these animals to get them to the races. I mean, we [the Bond Racing Stable] do it all. Soup to nuts. From breeding to breaking our horses here at the farm to training and then we retire them. So, I know the economic impact is huge. But I think these are industry-wide economic impacts. And I think we have fewer owners because of the economics of this whole industry. TDN: This taps into a recent NYTHA-backed study by three interns from Yale highlighted some worrying industry-wide declines over the past 20 years. What are your key takeaways from that study? TB: The economics don't work out to where it's a very profitable business plan. TDN: So, where do you step in to change things? TB: I'd like to work together with NYRA on making the purses stronger year-round. And I would like to be able to help owners tap into other revenue sources. The owners bring their equine investments, which is their property, to the racetracks–presently, I don't believe that the owners are properly compensated for all they bring to the table. When I'm president, I'll discuss this with the new NYTHA board, and other industry leaders, to see if this is attainable. I believe it is. TDN: What other issues do you see as priorities for any NYTHA president? TB: We have to promote racing and highlight the positives of the sport if we're going to bring new and younger fans to it. This year we partnered with NYRA. We did some farm tours at our farm, Song Hill Thoroughbreds, and it was amazing. We did it one day a week. There were two trolleys that came in with probably about 54 to 56 people each time. They just couldn't get enough. I talked about bloodstock. I talked about pedigree analysis. I showed them mares and babies. We went through the whole thing–how we break horses. How we get sales candidates ready. They just couldn't get enough of it. There are people out there that we just haven't tapped into yet. But they come to Saratoga, they love Saratoga, and this shows them behind the scenes. It's going to strengthen our fan base and give people an appreciation for these majestic animals and what we do. The other thing: I'm probably going to operate a little bit differently, be a little bit more transparent. I would love to tap into not just our board members–there are a lot of wonderful people that are owners and trainers, and I would love for them to be able to come forward and help in whatever capacity they can. I think there's a lot of untapped energy and assets that we just haven't even thought about yet. TDN: What other ways do you propose to do that? TB: As far as the good stories, whether we use a PR firm or whether we do a lot on social media. Maybe it's segments that air on “America's Day at the Races,” a wonderful program that NYRA and FOX has put together. It reaches a huge market of our fans and potential fans. I talk about Bond Racing Stable, which is a partnership that I run. I've brought in over 100 new partners doing this. They're from all over the country. It allows them to do it on a fractional cost and fractional ownership to see if they like it. And some of them have gone on to buy their own horses. I think there are a lot of ways to tap into bringing people into the industry. TDN: Chad Summers, in his Q&A, was critical of the NYTHA board, arguing that it hasn't done a good job at keeping its constituents informed of important goings on. Given your long standing on the board, what's your response? And what makes you the best person for this position? TB: I believe I am the right person, with my background in breeding and racing and retiring horses. I've been on the board for nine years, six of them vice president. There's a lot that I've learned in those nine years. And there's a lot to becoming the president of NYTHA, including a strong alliance with the people in Albany. I've worked very hard over the years with the constituents in Albany. I would like to be a little bit more proactive. Especially with the redevelopment, we have to make sure that everybody is up to date on what's going to happen. I understand what the industry is, and I am going to be as transparent as I possibly can be. I have access to all parts of the industry from the horsemen to the backstretch. I do speak to a lot of the trainers on a daily basis. I think that I have a good network, and I will be accessible to whoever needs it. I believe that we have a great staff at NYTHA. There are boots on the ground. We just have to tap into those boots on the ground. 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Barry and Joni Butzow, who bred and race graded-stakes winning 'TDN Rising Star' Zozos (Munnings), are the recipients of the 2023 John Deere Award, which recognizes breeders who were represented in this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships and the Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' Challenge series over the course of the year. The Deere Award winner was determined by a drawing among all breeders who either won a Breeders' Cup race or a Challenge series race. NTRA Advantage and John Deere will award the Butzows a John Deere Gator TX Utility Vehicle. Zozos won this year's GIII Ack Ack S. en route to an appearance in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile. “Congratulations to Barry and Joni Butzow as the recipients of this year's John Deere Award, highlighted by the Win and You're In victory of Zozos in the Ack Ack Stakes,” said Dora Delgado, Breeders' Cup Executive Vice President and Chief Racing Officer. “The John Deere Award shines a light on the vital contributions breeders have made to the Breeders' Cup program since its inception and honors their accomplishments. We also thank John Deere and NTRA Advantage for their sponsorship of this award.” “Zozos has given us a wonderful trip for the last two years, culminating with the Breeders' Cup this year,” said Barry Butzow. “It's a journey we couldn't have made without great people helping us along the way. Starting with the folks at Woodline Farm, Mike and J.B. Orem, Beau Lane, and the patient and great care of Brad Cox and staff, and of course the riding skills of Florent Geroux.” The post Butzows Win John Deere Award For Breeders appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

For the fourth time, Ryan Moore has claimed the Longines World's Best Jockey title. He first won the award in its inaugural year of 2014, then again in 2016 and 2021. Moore has now equalled Frankie Dettori's record for the most victories. Ballydoyle's retained rider won eight of the world's Top 100 Group or Grade 1 races, with his qualifying victories coming in the Longines Hong Kong Sprint (Wellington), Tattersalls Gold Cup (Luxembourg), Betfred Derby (Auguste Rodin), St James's Palace Stakes (Paddington), Coral-Eclipse (Paddington), Qatar Sussex Stakes (Paddington), Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Auguste Rodin), and Longines Breeders' Cup Turf (Auguste Rodin). The awarding of the Longines World's Best Jockey title is based upon performances in the 100 highest-rated Group 1 and Grade 1 races as established for the year by the Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings Committee. The scoring incorporates races from December 1 of the previous year until November 30 of the current year, with 12 points awarded for a win, six points for second, and four points for third. Moore will receive his award during the gala dinner of the Longines Hong Kong International Races on December 8 at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre. The post Ryan Moore Named Longines World’s Best Jockey appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The group winners See Hector (Ger) (Counterattack {Aus}) and Aff Un Zo (Ger) (Kallisto {Ger}) are among a bumper 136-lot catalogue for the BBAG Christmas Sale. The online auction takes place this Sunday, December 3, with the bidding process opening from Friday at noon. The four-year-old See Hector won the G3 Fritz Henkel Preis in August for Henk Grewe having also won last year's G3 Premio Paroli (Italian 2,000 Guineas). He features as Lot 131, just ahead of the juvenile colt Wikinger (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns), winner of the valuable BBAG Auction Race in October for Gerald Geisler. Aff Un Zo, now five, is entered as Lot 9 from Markus Klug's stable. He has won five of his 16 starts, four of them at stakes level and including this year's G2 Oleander-Rennen, and the G3 Deutsches St Leger of 2021. Along with 74 horses in and out of training, the catalogue also features 35 broodmares, 13 yearlings and 14 foals, and can be viewed here. The post Group Winners See Hector and Off Un Zo Headline BBAG Online Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Listed winner Kimi Orenda (Fr) (Bated Breath {GB}), the Jean-Claude Rouget-trained Iznik (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}) and Patrice Cottier's Source (GB) (Kingman {GB}) have been added as wildcards to the ARQANA December Vente d'Élevage Sale. All three fillies will be offered under the hammer on Saturday, December 9. A listed winner in Germany, Kimi Orenda won four times for Christoph Ferland, including as a two-year-old. She will be offered by Haras d'Ombreville as lot 140. She hails from the close family of Group 1 winners Emaraaty and Antheus. Jean-Claude Rouget will offer Iznik, lot 190, who has placed three times at listed level as well as finishing fourth in the G3 Prix Penelope. The three-year-old, who boasts a rating of 100, is a half-sister to Graded winning jumper Under Control and hails from the family of Group 1 winners Dalkala, Daylami, Dalakhani and Dolniya. Meanwhile, Source will be offered as lot 200. The two-year-old daughter of Kingman is a sister to dual Grade 1-placed Masen. The post Three Wildcards Added To Vente d’Élevage Sale At Arqana appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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

Equinox, the world's highest-rated racehorse, has been retired to stud after success in Sunday's Japan Cup. He will now join his sire Kitasan Black at Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido.View the full article