Wandering Eyes

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

Racing is set to resume to Turf Paradise in suburban Phoenix in late January 2024 according to a post on X from the track which displays a message from the Arizona HBPA bulletin board. The message read: “There was an emergency HBPA meeting tonight. A race meet will take place. Race dates are Jan. 29 through May 4. Horsemen can arrive in their stalls Dec. 18 with the track opening for training on the 26th. All is based on the approval of the commission. Stall applications will go out asap after dates have been requested. If anything further develops, we will post an update.” The communique was signed by HBPA President Lloyd Yother and consultant Leroy Gessmann. AXIOS Phoenix was first to report the news that Turf Paradise was to be sold for redevelopment last April, at which time the continuation of racing at the track was possible as a 'placeholder' for a short period of time. In August, track officials announced that racing would not resume in November as the deal to sell the property appeared on its way towards closing. At that point, Gessmann told stakeholders that should the deal be concluded by mid-December, a race meet could take place beginning in January. On Sept. 18, the initially announced sale was pronounced dead, but 10 days later, owner Jerry Simms revealed that a new buyer had suddenly emerged. It was also announced that Turf Paradise would cease operations and would be closing the 37 off-track-betting facilities operated by the track as of Oct. 1, leaving horsepeople in a state of flux. The post from Turf Paradise indicated it would have more to say on the issue during the course of the day Thursday. This story will be updated The post Report: Racing To Resume at Turf Paradise in January appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A significant addition to the Tattersalls December Mares Catalogue is the wild-card entry of Kensea (Fr), the 13-year-old daughter of Kendargent (Fr) who has the rare distinction of being the dam of two Group 1 winners. That notable duo consists of the full-brothers Sealiway (Fr) and Sunway (Fr). One of the sons of Galiway (GB) was the busiest stallion in France this year during his first season at Haras de Beaumont, while the latter is a serious Classic prospect for 2024 on either side of the Channel. Guy Pariente, who is never far from the top of the breeders' stable in France, bred Kensea and her sons, as well as her two other winners to date. He has two of her daughters, both also by Galiway, one already in the broodmare band at his Haras de Colleville and another about to join Sunway at David Menuisier's Sussex stable. Kensea, now in foal to the Aga Khan Studs stallion Zarak (Fr), joins Tuesday's Sceptre Session, and is the last to go through of that elite bunch, as Lot 1825, consigned by Ballyhimikin Stud. “It's a first for Haras de Colleville to send a mare of her calibre and to sell in the Sceptre Session as well,” says Sally Ann Grassick, the stud's international representative. “It's a really exciting prospect. She's the dam of two Group 1 winners. She's also in foal to Zarak and she's the only one in the catalogue in foal to him. “She's been a wonderful mare for us. She's also only 13 years of age, so she's still got plenty of breeding years ahead of her. And she's an exciting prospect for anyone to buy anywhere in the world, being by Kendargent, who is proving his worth as a broodmare sire.” It was the 20-year-old Kendargent and his rags-to-riches climb through the French stallions ranks who really put Haras de Colleville on the map. He is about to embark on his 16th covering season at the Normandy farm, where he stands alongside his son Goken (Fr) and the up-and-coming Galiway, in whose career Kendargent has so far also played a fairly significant role. Location plays its part, of course, as so often happens in the case of apparently successful nicks, but Galiway and daughters of Kendargent have also combined to produce the Group 3 and treble Listed winner Kenway (Fr) and Listed winner Gregolimo (Fr), as well as the dual Grade 1-winning hurdler Gala Marceau (Fr). The latter, like Galiway's Group 3 Flat winner and Grade 1 hurdler Vauban (Fr), has found her way to the powerful stable of Willie Mullins. Returning to the subject of Kensea's top offspring, Grassick says, “Both of them won Group 1s at two. Sealiway won the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere in impressive fashion by eight lengths and then followed it up the following year by winning the Champion Stakes at Ascot, so he's well known on the international stage. She then went and produced Sunway, who was placed in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster, ran a really good race that day and then went and won the Criterium International.” She continues, “David Menuisier has said he's his colt for the Classics next year. He's made no secret that he always thought that Sunway would be a three-year-old. So whatever he's done at two has just been a bonus, and to win a Group 1 is a pretty big bonus.” It is a bonus also for his dam and his young sire, both of whom have continued to shine a light on the breeding exploits of Pariente. “The stud's only been in operation for about 15 years and he's managed to not only create a top-class sire in Kendargent but also his son Goken, who we have coming along behind, and now Galiway as well,” says Grassick of the owner of Haras de Colleville. “Galiway has produced Sealiway and Sunway, and he's also got Gala Marceau and Vauban as well as from his his early crops. He's still a young sire, so it's great to be able to promote that on an international stage at Tattersalls. We're very grateful that they accepted Kensea as a wild card so late in the game. And James Hanly of Ballyhimikin Stud has been very good to accept her under his draft and look after her for us.” It is not the first time that this particular family has been represented at Tattersalls as the mare's current yearling, also by Galiway, went through the ring for in Book 1 of the October Sale this year and was retained at 260,000gns. Grassick says, “Guy Pariente had his first ever visit to Newmarket when we presented the full-sister to Sealiway in Book 1 and he was blown away by it. We went around a few of the farms and they were all really welcoming. Tattersalls went out of their way to welcome him and he just had a really good experience, and that was part of the reason that he wanted to come back and present a mare of her calibre there.” She adds, “Although we're offering Kensea for sale we still have two of her daughters, both by Galiway. Seagala was in training with David Menuisier and she's home on the farm and will be covered in 2024 for the first time. And then we also have the the yearling filly that we presented in Book 1. Mr Pariente has kept a share in her with some of his friends. She she'll go to David Menuisier to be trained. So we still have two daughters of hers to breed from in the future and that was why he felt that now was the time to put Kensea on the market.” The post Top Producer Kensea to Bring the Curtain Down on Sceptre Sessions appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Blue Diamond Stakes winner Little Brose (Per Incanto) will continue his racing career in Hong Kong in the new year. His new trainer David Hayes said the three-year-old son of Per Incanto will remain as a colt and be sent to Hong Kong by the end of this year to prepare for his lucrative four-year-old season. “He’ll be kept as a colt and if he does well up here, then he’d go back to Australia to be a stallion,” Hayes explained on Thursday. “The owner was very keen to have him here for his classic series in his four-year-old season.” Little Brose won the G1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) in February and ran midfield in the Golden Slipper Stakes before running well without winning in his early three-year-old races in Melbourne, culminating in an eighth-placed finish in the G1 Caulfield Guineas (1600m). Hayes’ sons Ben and JD have long been fighting a losing battle to keep Little Brose in Australia. He was originally purchased by Hong Kong-based owner Peter Young to race in Hong Kong but was convinced to allow the colt to remain with Hayes’ sons with the aim of winning the Blue Diamond. Hayes senior said that although he felt the horse had plenty to offer in Australia, he was pleased to have him join his stable. “He is a smart horse,” he said. “The owner wants to watch him race in Hong Kong so happy to get him here as he should fit in well. “I think he’ll compete as a 1000-metre to 1600-metre horse in Hong Kong.” View the full article

The world's top-rated racehorse Equinox (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) has been retired to Shadai Stallion Station in Hokkaido after winning last weekend's Japan Cup in spectacular fashion. Last Sunday's Grade I success was the Japanese superstar's sixth consecutive victory at the highest level. In 10 lifetime starts he was beaten twice when second to Geoglyph (Jpn) in the GI Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2,000 Guineas) and also second in the GI Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) to Do Deuce (Jpn). Bred by Katsumi Yoshida's Northern Farm from the Grade III-winning King Halo (Jpn) mare Chateau Blanche (Jpn), and trained by Tetsuya Kimura for the Silk Racing Company, Equinox won both his starts at two, including the G2 Tokyo Sports Hai S. Following his two near misses in the Classics, he returned last October to begin his Grade I winning streak in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) before landing the Arima Kinen on Christmas Day. A sole foray outside his native Japan saw Equinox's popularity extend throughout the wider racing world with his facile victory in the Dubai Sheema Classic. He had Westover (GB), Zagrey (Fr) and Mostahdaf (Ire) behind him that day in March, and all three would go on to land major Group 1 contests in Europe during the summer. In his last three runs back on home turf, Equinox was flawless. The Takarazuka Kinen, a second success in the Tenno Sho and finally the Japan Cup were added to his record. His Derby conqueror Do Deuce was fourth in the Japan Cup, and between the two finished Fillies' Triple Crown winner Liberty Island (Jpn) in second and fellow Classic-winning filly Stars On Earth (Jpn) in third. Equinox will stand alongside his sire Kitasan Black, who was the busiest stallion in Japan in 2023. His stud fee has yet to be made public. Last week Shadai Stallion Station announced the fees for its 31 resident stallions, with Kitasan Black's fee set to be doubled for next season to ¥20 million (approximately £108,000/€124,000). It is understood that a formal retirement ceremony will be planned for Equinox, most likely to be held on Arima Kinen day, which this year falls on Christmas Eve. Speaking at Tattersalls on Thursday morning, Naohiro Goda, a leading journalist and commentator in Japan, said, “The ceremony has not yet been confirmed but Equinox's fans will want to say goodbye to him.” The post Equinox Retires to Shadai Stallion Station appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Darwin trainer Phil Cole and wife Rhonda, along with Top End apprentice Emma Lines, celebrate a recent win at Fannie Bay. Picture: Caroline Camilleri (Darwin Photography Professionals) Darwin’s Phil Cole, who has kept champion trainer Gary Clarke honest in the Top End and Country premiership in recent years, dominates Friday’s feature race at Fannie Bay. Cole has six starters in the 10-horse field – a $24,500 1200m open handicap – with the Clarke stable having three representatives. The in-form Mighty Murt from the Garry Lefoe yard completes the line up, but Cole’s eight-year-old gelding Saccharo – the son of Magnus – returns from injury and was the early $3.20 favourite with horse racing bookmakers in a very open race. Cole’s other starters include Cielo D’Oro, Star Magnum, Vunivalu, Surreal Image and 2023 Darwin Guineas winner Tubthumper. Clarke’s chargers include last start winner Autocratic, Strategic Phil, and 2022 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) winner Syncline. Cole admitted that having half a dozen horses in the same race wasn’t planned, but was based purely on circumstance. “A lot of these horses are high in the ratings,” he said. “There hasn’t been a suitable race for them for the last couple of weeks. “So they’ve all got to race against each other on Friday, which is unfortunate. “That’s what happens in the Territory as we’re limited with what races we have available.” Red-hot apprentice Emma Lines will partner the top weight Saccharo, who will carry 60.5kg courtesy of Lines’ 2kg claim, and jumps from gate nine. Saccharo, a star in Darwin, Katherine and Queensland last year, won two straight at Fannie Bay at the start of the year before sealing the Chief Ministers Cup (1600m) in Alice Springs. He then finished third in the Alice Springs Cup (2000m) on April 30, but wasn’t sighted during the Darwin Cup Carnival in July-August due to a crack in his splint bone. “Yeah, it’s unfortunate Saccharo missed the Darwin Carnival – nothing major, he just wasn’t right,” Cole said. “It took a bit of going over to find out eventually what was wrong with him.” Cole then ran the rule over Saccharo’s stablemates. “Cielo D’Oro has a very impressive first up record – he was a last start fourth in the Palmerston Sprint,” he said. “Tubthumper has been a bit of a surprise package since returning from her a spell. “Definitely matured a lot and her work has been far better than what it was in the past, so we’re very happy with her. “Star Magnum is getting to the end of his preparation, but it’s hard to knock his form since the Darwin Carnival. “Vunivalu won a couple of races last preparation – he won on Derby Day and then won the sprint at Birdsville. “He was just a bit unlucky last start, he should have just rolled forward and sat outside the lead.” Surreal Image held the fence and shared the lead with Strategic Phil, sitting on his girth, and Tayarn Halter’s City Regal, sitting three deep, in open company over 1300m on Melbourne Cup Day. Leaving the back straight at the 700m, Surreal Image was impeded when City Regal, who would go on and win the race, crossed to settle on the rails with Logan incurring a one-week suspension for careless riding. Surreal Image finished a long last in the four-horse field and can only improve. Cole will also have two runners – Turnstar and Courageous Hearts – feature in Heat 2 of the Lightning Wet Season Series over 1100m at 0-58 level. Turnstar returned from a three month spell to overcome 0-58 opposition over 1100m in late October. “Turnstar had a massive campaign last preparation – 18 runs with one little let up in the middle,” Cole said. “We really liked him first up, but I didn’t expect him to get backed into favourite ($4.40). “He ran an exceptional time – give him a nice rest between runs and hopefully he can do it again. “Courageous Hearts went really good first up, but I’m stuck to find an ideal race for him. “Didn’t really want to run him against Turnstar, but there’s a nicer race for him in a fortnight and that’s where we’re heading with him.” Fly Nice and Lord Fenrir complete Cole’s team on the five-event program – they will appear over 1200m at Class 2 level. Cole isn’t really a fan of the Lightning series, however he couldn’t help but notice that the field sizes in Darwin during the build up period have been good. “You look at the last couple of meetings here and a lot of quality horses have been going around,” he said. “It makes it very exciting for the punters that try and find a winner. “Looking at the fields on Friday there should be no short-priced favourites.” Sitting second behind Clarke (20) with 10 wins this season, Cole is happy with how the stable is performing since the loss of veteran jockey Wayne Davis to WA in September. “I think the stable is actually going quite well at the moment and Emma is doing a great job,” he said. More horse racing news View the full article

After a trio of near misses, the consistent galloper chases his first win of the season at Sha Tin on SundayView the full article

Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood were far from surprised that Zabmanzor bridged the significant gap from maiden company to black type success with such aplomb at Otaki. They have held Almanzor’s son in high regard for some time and the three-year-old showed exactly why with an effortless victory in Thursday’s Gr.3 Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes (1600m). At his previous appearance, Zabmanzor had delivered a breakthrough win at Tauranga earlier this month at his third outing. “He’s a very, very good horse and we’ve really liked him from day one,” Wellwood said. “He first went to the races having only had one trial, so he’s learned as he’s gone along. “He’s still got to learn to get into a rhythm, but once he got going today he put them away pretty quickly.” Zabmanzor was a shade slow to break from the barrier and settled third last before rider Masa Hashizume urged him around runners across the top and he lengthened stride impressively in the straight to romp home by four lengths. Charmer made ground from the back to finish runner-up ahead of Chantilly Lace, the favourite Geriatrix ran fourth after looking to have his chance, while Antrim Coast was next to cross the line after racing three wide without cover. Zabmanzor holds a nomination for the Gr.1 Cambridge Stud Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham in January and his immediate future will become clearer in the coming days. “There are a lot of options ahead, but we will get him home and see how he does before we make a plan,” Wellwood said. Zabmanzor is a son of the Savabeel mare Zaborei and is raced by his patient Auckland-based breeders John and Di Struthers. “They purchased the mother at Karaka (for $460,000), but she had a number of feet issues and unfortunately never raced,” Wellwood said. “This is her second foal and he looks to be a top one, they deserve it and have been with the stable for a long time and had a share in He’s Remarkable.” By Pentire, He’s Remarkable won six races including the Gr.3 Newmarket Handicap (1400m) and was runner-up in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) and third in the Gr.1 Spring Classic (2040m). He also won the Gr.1 Railway Stakes at Ascot, Perth, only to be controversially relegated to second. Zabmanzor completed a good afternoon at Otaki for the James and Wellwood stable, who had earlier celebrated victory in the UZA Bus Handicap (1300m) with Pizzazz, a Vadamos mare ridden by Hashizume and also part-owned by John Struthers. View the full article

Johnathan Parkes has had many memorable wins throughout his riding career, but his victory aboard Chase at Otaki on Thursday would feature right up there sentimentally. The Central Districts jockey, who has a close connection with the name, had been wanting to ride the Group One performer for some time and finally got his chance in the Central Districts Trainers’ Association (1600m). The son of Zed was slow away out of the gates and quickly found himself in a significant deficit behind his opposition. He had to live up to his name and chase down the pack, which he achieved down the backstraight. Parkes had to keep his charge up to the mark and the pair still had all but one of their rivals in front of them when turning for home. Parkes picked a path between the pack and Chase was able to slowly reel in the front-runners and score a head victory over pacemaker Sagunto. Trainer Stephen Nickalls was rapt with the win and was full of praise for Parkes’ ride. “Johnathan has rung me over the last couple of years to try and ride him and it just has never quite worked out,” Nickalls said. “He had a very good mate called Chase, who passed away, and he has always wanted to ride the horse. The fact that he could get a win like that was pretty special and he never stopped trying.” Chase was fresh-up on Thursday, having last raced when last in the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings last month, and Nickalls had been pleased with his work ahead of his return. “After the Livamol he popped a stone bruise out. Whether that was affecting him then I don’t know,” he said. “His last few track gallops he had to carry me and there is a bit of weight difference between me and Parksy, and he went well.” The victory was a big thrill for Nickalls and his family, with Chase taking pride of place at their Rangiotu property. “Gary (Knight), my father-in-law, who part-owns him with myself went down and it was a big thrill for the whole family,” Nickalls said. “He is my daughter’s horse, she goes out and catches him and brings him in at night. He is a real family pet and he has given us so many thrills.” An elite-level assignment now awaits Chase, with a tilt at the Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m) at Trentham next week on the cards if the wet weather stays around. “We will see what the weather does, the sting out of the track obviously suits him and slows a couple of those fast ones down on a really good track,” Nickalls said. “If the rain hangs around then we will look at Wellington, there is the TAB Classic there, which he was third in last year.” View the full article

Griff, ridden by Ben Melham, wins the 2023 Caulfield Guineas. (Photo: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Betfair, the only betting exchange in Australia, continues to lead the way in terms of value for punters during the Spring Carnival. If a punter were to place a $20 bet on all spring Group 1 winners to date, your payout would’ve been approximately $684.21 more than Sportsbet. Betfair averaged a remarkable 15.85% better odds compared to Sportsbet across Group 1 winners during the spring. Disclaimer: Payout price stated is based on all winners across all Australian Group 1 races from the 19 August 2023 to 12 November 2023. Odds taken an average of 80.8 seconds from the jump. Betfair odds are net of commission. Featured casinos The best example came in the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas, won by Griff. A minute prior to the jump, Griff hit odds of $51.15 on the Betfair exchange, compared to the $35 being offered with Sportsbet. If you wagered $20 on Griff to win the Guineas at $51.15, a return of $1023 was set to hit your Betfair account. Compare that to the $35 odds on offer with Sportsbet for a $700 return. Throughout the spring, Betfair has supplied better odds on all but five Group 1 winners. Better odds were on offer for Without A Fight in both the Caulfield Cup ($8.93 compared to $8) and the Melbourne Cup ($8.74 compared to $8). Betfair continues to grow in Australia, and with results such as these posted throughout the Spring Carnival, more punters will head to the exchange, resulting in better odds for punters. More horse racing news View the full article

Grail Seeker will contest the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m) at Te Rapa on Saturday. Photo: Race Images Emphatic last-start winner Grail Seeker will lead the Wexford Stables charge at Te Rapa on Saturday where she will step into stakes company, contesting the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m). The daughter of Iffraaj showed promise early in her first two raceday appearances and justified her favouritism with horse racing bookmakers last start when cruising home by 4.5 lengths under little encouragement from Niranjan Parmar, who retains the ride on Saturday. “We’re confident she’ll run the trip and should be strong in the finish, so we’re hopeful for a good performance,” said Andrew Scott, who trains in partnership with Lance O’Sullivan. “She’s certainly got to step up again on Saturday. She’s just been lacking confidence as well but she’s starting to find rhythm in her racing, which gives her more turn-of-foot at the end. “She’s back on a track where she performed well last start, Parmar knows her well now and the draw gives her a big aid.” The daughter of Iffraaj leads the market for the three-year-old feature, with About Time on the second line of betting at $5.50. Scott is looking forward to commencing talented gelding Waitak’s new campaign in the Ag Build 1300 as he returns from a spell after a strong three-year-old season. A Group One-placed juvenile, the son of Proisir was victorious in the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial (1500m) at the Te Rapa meeting last season before being dual Group Two-placed and recording a game fifth in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) as a three-year-old. Scott and O’Sullivan opted to test his abilities across the ditch with a four-race stint over the Queensland Winter Carnival where a mixed bag of results included a commendable seventh in the Group 2 Queensland Guineas (1600m) behind Kiwi-bred Kovalica. “He had quite a lengthy three-year-old preparation so we gave him quite a decent break, hence why he’s just getting going now,” Scott said. “He’s had two exercise trials and we’ve been very pleased with both. He’s worked well since and he’s certainly a more solid individual now being a year older. “We couldn’t be more pleased with how he is heading into a new campaign and whilst 1300m might be a bit sharp and short of his best trip, he should sprint well on the fresh side.” Waitak’s Te Rapa assignment is a qualifying race for the Stella Artois 1500 Championship on Boxing Day, where the four-year-old holds a nomination alongside a loftier target in the Group 1 Thorndon Mile (1600m) at Trentham in January. “He’s in the early part of his preparation so we’ll just take it race-by-race, but with the good prizemoney over summer he should have a really good campaign ahead,” Scott said. “We’re just really looking forward to getting him going on the weekend.” Among Wexford’s four other runners at Te Rapa is another promising three-year-old in Tanganyika after recording his maiden victory on debut at Taupo under Parmar. “He had a lovely trip in his debut there and he’s drawn favourably again, which is good with an inexperienced horse,” Scott said. “He’s another Ace High that has shown good ability, he’s gone the right way in his coat and condition post his debut and he should run well again. “He’s a really nice, athletic horse that should get over a good mile. Once he’s got a bit more experience and confidence, he’s got the makings of a really nice horse.” More horse racing news View the full article

What Festival Stakes Day Where Rosehill Gardens Racecourse – James Ruse Dr, Rosehill NSW 2142 When Saturday, December 2, 2023 First Race 12:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Group 3 Festival Stakes (1500m) headlines a massive 10-race program at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday. The conditions will be testing, with the track listed as a Heavy 8 at the time of writing and more rain forecast in the lead-up. The rail sits in the true position for the entire circuit, while the opening event gets underway at 12:20pm AEDT. Festival Stakes Pick: Rustic Steel Rustic Steel is building nicely as he makes his way to Rosehill third-up. The son of Deep Field has been unable to draw a barrier in his two starts back from a spell, copping the widest stall in the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) and The Hunter (1300m). He was asked to extend from unwinnable positions in both of those events, and with the six-year-old finally drawing a gate at a more suitable trip, watch for Rustic Steel to be storming over the top in the Festival Stakes. Festival Stakes Race 7 – #2 Rustic Steel (5) 6yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Sam Clipperton (57.5kg) +400 with Betfair Best Bet at Rosehill: Tavi Time Tavi Time couldn’t have been more impressive second-up when bounding to a comprehensive victory at Newcastle on November 18. The gelding by Tavistock loomed up on the outside of his rivals a long way out and put the race to bed with 200m to travel. He’s dual-accepted for the Mudgee Cup (1600m) on Friday; however, if the Kris Lees camp elects to send Tavi Time to Rosehill, he must be considered one of the better bets on the card. Best Bet Race 3 – #7 Tavi Time (8) 4yo Gelding | T: Kris Lees | J: Dylan Gibbons (58.5kg) +160 with Bet365 Next Best Bet: Legio Ten Legio Ten will resume from a 119-day spell and should relish the testing conditions on what should be a boggy track by the running of the last. The son of Exosphere has an impressive wet-track record of five starts for two wins and two minor placings, holding him in good stead for this BM78 contest. Nash Rawiller will ride him cold towards the rear of the field from barrier 13, but when the race goes on, watch for Legio Ten to be doing his best work late. Next Best Race 10 – #8 Legio Ten (13) 4yo Gelding | T: James Cummings | J: Nash Rawiller (58kg) +500 with Neds Best Value Bet: Spirit Queen Spirit Queen looks set to peak third-up in this BM78 affair. She was sensational when returning at Randwick on the Kensington circuit on October 18, sliding up the inside running rail to secure a runner-up finish. She then went to Rosehill on November 11 and was unable to figure in a slowly run race. We’ve been anticipating a step up in trip ever since, and with the 1400m likely to suit this mare, hopefully Spirit Queen can recapture her best. Best Value Race 5 – #4 Spirit Queen (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Jason Collett (57kg) +1100 with PlayUp Rosehill Saturday quaddie – Festival Stakes Day Rosehill Gardens quadrella selections Saturday, December 2, 2023 2-5-11-15-17 1-2-3 1-2-3-6-8 1-5-7-8-9 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

The Hideyuki Mori-trained Jasper Krone is one of Japan’s promising sprinters. Over the past few years, Japanese horses have dominated many of the major international race meetings, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the number of Japanese runners gets larger and larger especially in recent years. In 2023, 20 Japanese horses ran in Saudi Arabia in February, 27 horses competed in Dubai in March, two horses ran in Australia in April, four horses raced in Hong Kong in April, two horses ventured to the United States of America in May, four horses travelled to Korea in September, one horse ran in France in October, three more horses went to Australia in October and November, nine horses ran in the United States of America in November – and 14 more horses are making the trip over for the Hong Kong International Races on December 10 at Sha Tin. This year, trainer Hideyuki Mori is making his first trip to Hong Kong since 1996. In Japan, trainers are known as “Sensei”, a title of respect for their considerable achievements. “Mori Sensei” is a very international-minded trainer whose first overseas challenge was the Hong Kong International Cup in 1994, sending Fujiyama Kenzan, who finished fourth. Mori sent the seven-year-old horse back to the race in the following year and won the race for his first international winning achievement. The 64-year-old Mori started his training yard at the Japan Racing Association in 1993. In his training career of 30 years, Mori has sent many of his trainees to the global stages. He made history in 1998 when he saddled Seeking The Pearl to victory in the Group 1 Prix Maurice de Gheest (1300m) at Deauville. He is a pioneer and continues to send his horses abroad year after year. His third triumph on the international stage was the Group 1 Prix de’l Abbaye de Longchamp (1000m) in 1999 with the American-bred Agnes World. Mori is currently in charge of approximately 60 horses under his wing and his stable has more foreign-bred horses than Japanese-bred. Mori is well known for a world traveller not only as a trainer but also as an agent, as he joins the thoroughbred auctions in America every year. “Japan is too expensive to purchase. I am able to get horses of similar quality for more affordable price with shipping cost,” said Mori. He is a regular buyer at Keeneland and OBS, and since 2022 he has participated in Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Yearling Sale in August. “I do not particular focus on a certain pedigree. I do not want to have a stereotype. I look for conformation of racehorse,” he said. Mori’s four-year-old Jasper Krone has received an invitation for the Group 1 Hong Kong Sprint (1200m). Purchased at the 2021 OBS March Sale for US$90,000 (approx. HK$701,761), Jasper Krone made his debut and won a newcomer race over 1200m at Niigata in August 2021. This term, after he won the two lower-class races, he showed little in the G3 Hakodate Sprint Stakes (1200m) in June, however the colt showed dramatic changes and won the two following Group races in summer before finishing fourth in the G1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m) in October. Jasper Krone traveled to America for running the Group 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (1000m) but finished 12th last month. “I and the owner have been thinking to send him to Hong Kong since this summer. After the Breeders’ Cup, he did not have any problem with his condition, and that was the reason I decided to send him over to Hong Kong,” Mori said. “The level of horse racing in Hong Kong has been progressing a lot and the Hong Kong-trained horses run well overseas.” Mori Sensei’s overseas challenge keeps going forward and looks for his second title in Hong Kong on Sunday, December 10 at the HK$118 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races. More horse racing news View the full article

Chase winning at Otaki on Thursday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Johnathan Parkes has had many memorable wins throughout his riding career, but his victory aboard Chase at Otaki on Thursday would feature right up there sentimentally. The Central Districts jockey, who has a close connection with the name, had been wanting to ride the Group One performer for some time and finally got his chance. The son of Zed was slow away out of the gates and quickly found himself in a significant deficit behind his opposition. He had to live up to his name and chase down the pack, which he achieved down the backstraight. Parkes had to keep his charge up to the mark and the pair still had all but one of their rivals in front of them when turning for home. Parkes picked a path between the pack and Chase was able to slowly reel in the front-runners and score a head victory over pacemaker Sagunto. Trainer Stephen Nickalls was rapt with the win and was full of praise for Parkes’ ride. “Johnathan has rung me over the last couple of years to try and ride him and it just has never quite worked out,” Nickalls said. “He had a very good mate called Chase, who passed away, and he has always wanted to ride the horse. The fact that he could get a win like that was pretty special and he never stopped trying.” Chase was fresh-up on Thursday, having last raced when last in the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings last month, and Nickalls had been pleased with his work ahead of his return. “After the Livamol he popped a stone bruise out. Whether that was affecting him then I don’t know,” he said. “His last few track gallops he had to carry me and there is a bit of weight difference between me and Parksy, and he went well.” The victory was a big thrill for Nickalls and his family, with Chase taking pride of place at their Rangiotu property. “Gary (Knight), my father-in-law, who part-owns him with myself went down and it was a big thrill for the whole family,” Nickalls said. “He is my daughter’s horse, she goes out and catches him and brings him in at night. He is a real family pet and he has given us so many thrills.” An elite-level assignment now awaits Chase, with a tilt at the Group 1 TAB Classic (1600m) at Trentham next week on the cards if the wet weather stays around. “We will see what the weather does, the sting out of the track obviously suits him and slows a couple of those fast ones down on a really good track,” Nickalls said. “If the rain hangs around then we will look at Wellington, there is the TAB Classic there, which he was third in last year.” More horse racing news View the full article

What Winterbottom Stakes Day Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 2, 2023 First Race 12:05pm AWST Visit Dabble The Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes headlines a massive 10-part card at Ascot Racecourse this weekend for the third day of The Pinnacles. The track is rated a Soft 5, but with warm and dry conditions forecast in the lead-up, it is expected to firm into the perfect Good 4 range by Saturday. The rail has been pushed out to the +8m position, which should favour on-speed runners in the sprint races. Check out our Winterbottom Stakes preview and $100 betting strategy here Jungle Dawn Classic Tip: Duchess Of Gossip Duchess Of Gossip had no luck at all first-up in the Listed Jungle Mist Classic, where she settled three horses back on the rail and had nowhere to go as the field turned for home. William Pike eventually found a gap at the 200m mark, and she let down well, but it was just too big a task. From barrier two, and with the benefit of a run under her belt, Duchess Of Gossip should be able to settle outside the leader and then give a good kick at the home turn to record a well-deserved Listed win. Jungle Dawn Classic Race 8 – #7 Duchess Of Gossip (2) 4yo Mare | T: Dion Luciani | J: William Pike (55kg) +170 with Betfair Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic Tip: Augment Augment appears to be the clear top pick in the Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic after running credible races behind the likes of Super Smink, Ripcord and Oscar’s Fortune in the Belgravia Stakes and Placid Ark Stakes. In her most recent run, this daughter of Exceed And Excel was heavily backed into favouritism, but she couldn’t go with the boys in the final 200m and finished third, beaten just under a length. With the Simon Miller-trained filly staying in Listed grade but taking on a weaker field, Augment gets a very good chance to claim her third victory. Sir Ernest Lee-Steere Classic Race 7 – #5 Augment (3) 3yo Filly | T: Simon Miller | J: Patrick Carbery (54kg) +200 with Picklebet Best Bet at Ascot: Yonga Lass William Pike and Yonga Lass will combine for the fifth time this preparation as they seek a fourth win in this Benchmark 66+ over 1500m. Last start, the Grant & Alana Willaims-trained mare burst through a gap in the final 100m to run over the top of Count The Sessions and Demolish to win by half a length over 1400m. This daughter of Universal Ruler is starting to build a very impressive record (9:4-2-0), and now that she steps up to 1500m for the first time, it should suit her down to the ground. From barrier 12, Pike will have to take her to the back of the field, but if she lets down like she did last start, Yonga Lass will be winning again. Best Bet Race 2 – #9 Yonga Lass (12) 4yo Mare | T: Grant & Alana Williams | J: William Pike (56kg) +115 with Neds Next Best at Ascot: Demolish We were with Demolish when he was narrowly beaten by Yonga Lass over 1400m last start. After finishing in the placings in both starts this preparation, stepping up to 1800m should suit him much better. This son of Rich Enuff will push forward from barrier 12 and should be able to settle outside the likely leader, Mountain Ash. Steven Parnham has retained the ride on this four-year-old gelding, and if the leaders run the race to suit themselves, Demolish should prove the strongest in the concluding stages. Next Best Race 4 – #6 Demolish (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Neville Parnham | J: Steven Parnham (55kg) +450 with Boombet Best Value at Ascot: Can’t Be Done Luke Fernie will be seeking back-to-back wins with Can’t Be Done over the 1200m at Ascot after he defeated Street Parade and Rusty Dreams in a race that was run to suit the on-speed galloper. This son of All Too Hard settled behind the tearaway leader last start and was able to take over at the 300m mark and just hold on from the swoopers. With Luke Campbell jumping aboard for this start, we expect him to use his 2kg claim to his advantage and settle on-speed from barrier four before upping the ante on the home turn. If Can’t Be Done gives a strong kick at the top of the home straight, he will prove very hard to run down. Best Value Race 10 – #6 Can’t Be Done (4) 7yo Gelding | T: Luke Fernie | J: Luke Campbell (a2) (56kg) +900 with Dabble Saturday quaddie tips for Ascot races Ascot quadrella selections Saturday, December 2, 2023 1-3-5-7 4-5-7 1-8-15-16 2-6-9-12 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Voyage Bubble cruises to the post. Bidding for breakthrough Group 1 success at the Hong Kong International Races, Voyage Bubble and Beauty Eternal showed they are on target for the December 10 showpiece with solid trial wins at Sha Tin on Thursday morning. Preparing for the HK$32 million Hong Kong Mile (1600m) and a clash with Golden Sixty, Hong Kong Derby (2000m) winner Voyage Bubble was the first to take to Sha Tin’s dirt circuit under James McDonald and closed steadily to win the 1200m hit-out by three-quarters of a length from Gallant Waking in 1:10.24s. “He trialled beautifully, really happy with him. He felt great and had a nice blow afterwards and he’ll improve from today’s hit-out,” McDonald. Fourth in the Group 1 Champions Mile (1600m) in April to Golden Sixty at his only Group 1 assignment so far, Ricky Yiu’s Voyage Bubble resumed with a third to Beauty Eternal in the Group 2 BOCHK Private Wealth Jockey Club Mile (1600m) on November 19. John Size-trained Beauty Eternal contested the second batch and covered ground under Zac Purton before edging Silver King by a short head while clocking 1:10.83s with a performance which pleased Purton. “His trial was good. He trialled around the outside and did what he had to do. He has come through his last run nicely and trialled well again today. It looks like he’s ready,” the Australian said. Golden Sixty will chase a record-equalling third victory in the Hong Kong Mile against last year’s winner California Spangle and a cluster of Japanese raiders led by Danon The Kid, Serifos, Namur, Divina and Soul Rush and also France’s Tribalist. With 32 wins for the season so far, Purton leads the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship by 11 from Karis Teetan (21) and Hugh Bowman (21) as the Australian bids for a seventh title. Purton has nine rides at Sha Tin this Sunday (December 3), including David Hall-trained Flying Ace. “He (Flying Ace) has been drawn on the outside all season and it’s been a bit hard for him, but he’s run very well,” Purton said. “The horse is going well, and he’s trialled well on the dirt before, so I don’t think that’s an issue. “We’ve just got to get the right tempo for him, because he can overdo it a little bit. Hopefully, they can help him out and he can get the job done – he deserves a win.” More horse racing news View the full article

What Zipping Classic Day 2023 Where Caulfield Racecourse – 22 Station St, Caulfield East VIC 3145 When Saturday, December 2, 2023 First Race 12:10pm AEDT Visit Dabble Feature racing heads to Caulfield on Saturday afternoon for a bumper 10-part meeting that kicks off at 12:10pm local time. The Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) is the marquee event of the day, ably supported by the Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) and several other black-type races. Consistent rain is forecast over Friday and Saturday, which means we will be racing on a Soft track, with the rail coming out 5m for the entire circuit. Keep reading for our free Zipping Classic Day race-by-race preview and quaddie selections Race 1: Listed Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m) The juveniles kick off proceedings at Caulfield in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes, a race that has catapulted the likes of Anamoe and Little Brose to Group 1 glory in recent years. Eneeza showed plenty on debut when finishing second in the Group 3 Ottawa Stakes (1000m). The race experience of the eventual winner told late, but with that debut effort under her belt and getting back around a corner at Caulfield, this girl can salute at start two. Selections: 4 ENEEZA 2 MEDIA WORLD 1 STORMBOURG 9 VOILE Race 2: BM70 Handicap (1800m) We were with Awash when he won in impressive fashion at Moonee Valley on November 17. The four-year-old gelding gained a perfect tow into the race and was strong through the line over 1600m, suggesting the 1800m here will be right up his alley. He steps up to BM70 grade and takes on another 1.5kg but gains the services of Jamie Kah, who will look to have the son of Merchant Navy settled in the first-half of the field from barrier 10. As long as he does not get caught wide from the tricky draw, Awash should be bringing up a third-straight win. Selections: 4 AWASH 7 RIVERINA CYCLONE 9 STARIANNE 2 HASSELTOFF Next Best Race 2 – #4 Awash (10) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Jamie Kah (60.5kg) +380 with Dabble Race 3: BM84 Handicap (2400m) Any rain that comes is only going to suit the Patrick Ryan-trained Ferago, who returns to the Caulfield 2400m. The seven-year-old gelding was beaten by 1.8 lengths in the Herbert Power Stakes (2400m) here two runs back, before being well beaten in the Geelong Cup (2400m) in a race much tougher than this. In an event that should suit Ferago perfectly, we are getting a ridiculous price for a runner with five wins and six minor placings on rain-affected going. Selections: 4 FERAGO 11 CADMUS 5 PESTO 8 CABOCHE Best Value Race 3 – #4 Ferago (3) 7yo Gelding | T: Patrick Ryan | J: Craig Williams (60kg) +1000 with Betfair Race 4: Listed Twilight Glow Stakes (1400m) Extremely Rowdy could not have been more impressive when winning at Cranbourne on November 25. The three-year-old filly gave her rivals a start and an emphatic beating when producing a stunning turn of foot. Race favourite Miraval Rose will making this a genuinely run 1400m affair, and from barrier three, Jye McNeil can have this Extreme Choice filly within striking distance throughout. The step up to 1400m looks ideal, and with even luck from the low draw, Extremely Rowdy can cause a minor upset in the Listed Twilight Glow Stakes. Selections: 1 EXTREMELY ROWDY 3 MIRAVAL ROSE 5 FLYING FIZZ 4 ALECTRONA Race 5: Group 3 Eclipse Stakes (1800m) Keats was going to be hard to beat in the Listed Kilmore Cup before that was abandoned last weekend. The Gavin Bedgood-trained runner was only gunned down late by Maktoob in the Listed Sale Cup (1600m) first-up, but as he steps up to the 1800m, he looks well placed in the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes. He draws barrier one under Beau Mertens and should have no issue in gaining an uncontested lead in the race. With a couple of cheap sectionals, Keats should have too much left in reserve for this lot. Selections: 6 KEATS 3 AIN’TNODEELDUN 1 JUST FOLK 4 JUNIPAL Eclipse Stakes Race 5 – #6 Keats (1) 7yo Gelding | T: Gavin Bedggood | J: Beau Mertens (54kg) +450 with Boombet Race 6: Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) The Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes (1400m) has attracted an even field, where King Magnus can build on his impressive return at Flemington in the Group 2 Damien Oliver (1400m). The eight-year-old gelding will relish any rain that falls, and with two wins and two minor placings from five second-up starts, the son of Magnus looks to have found the right race at this point in his career. From barrier five, Thomas Stockdale will have race favourite Vilana in his sights at all times having drawn next to him. As long as King Magnus gains even luck in the home straight, he is going to prove too hard to hold out. Selections: 3 KING MAGNUS 2 VILANA 1 THE INFERNO 4 CROSSHAVEN Kevin Heffernan Stakes Race 6 – #3 King Magnus (5) 8yo Gelding | T: Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock | J: Thomas Stockdale (59kg) +280 with Picklebet Race 7: Group 2 Sandown Guineas (1600m) The Charlotte Littlefield-trained Modown chased home the smart Schwarz in the Listed Springtime Stakes (1400m), with the run indicating the step up to 1600m will suit. With this being just his fourth start, the son of Toronado brings an element of the unknown to the Sandown Guineas, and he looks set to gain an economical run in transit if he can jump cleanly. He has settled towards the rear in each of his starts, but from barrier three, Modown will take some beating if he can hold a prominent position. Selections: 3 MODOWN 2 POWER OF THE BRAVE 8 VIVY AIR 1 ARKANSAW KID Sandown Guineas Race 7 – #3 Modown (3) 3yo Gelding | T: Charlotte Littlefield | J: Craig Williams (57kg) +340 with Bet365 Race 8: Group 2 Zipping Classic (2400m) Melbourne Cup Carnival form is front and centre in the 2023 Zipping Classic, but we’re going slightly off broadway with the Alex Rae-trained Shock ‘Em Ova following an impressive third in the Rosehill Cup (2000m). The mile and a half should suit him perfectly, and despite this being his toughest task to date, he looks the one to beat. He has two wins and a second to his name from three starts on Soft ground, while most of his rivals would prefer firmer going. Craig Williams will have this guy settled towards the rear of the field, and with Deny Knowledge certain to make this a genuinely run affair, the race sets up perfectly for Shock ‘Em Ova to blouse his rivals. Selections: 9 SHOCK ‘EM OVA 1 VOW AND DECLARE 10 MURAMASA 11 DENY KNOWLEDGE Zipping Classic Race 8 – #9 Shock ‘Em Ova (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Alex Rae | J: Craig Williams (59kg) +1100 with Playup Race 9: Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m) Revolutionary Miss relished a drop back in grade when winning with ease at Cranbourne on November 25. The Russian Revolution mare settled on the back of the leaders, and when the gap came at the top of the home straight, she put her rivals away with contempt to suggest the Group 3 Summoned Stakes (1600m) would be the perfect next stop. Michael Dee will need a touch of luck from barrier 10, but if he can settle outside the lead, or in the one-one, Revolutionary Miss is going to prove too classy this field. Selections: 1 REVOLUTIONARY MISS 3 THALASSOPHILE 5 WOLLOMBI 9 THE MAGGSTAR Summoned Stakes Race 9 – #1 Revolutionary Miss (10) 4yo Mare | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Michael Dee (59kg) +180 with Unibet Race 10: Listed Doveton Stakes (1200m) In the closer, Ghaanati will be looking to go one better than her second in the Group 3 How Now Stakes (1200m). The four-year-old mare went down by a neck to the classy Rose Quartz and managed to get the better of the smart duo She Dances and Queen Of The Ball in doing so. She will be giving her rivals a decent start from back in the field, but with the likes of Jigsaw, Semillion and Lombardo all looking to lead, the race will set up beautifully for Ghaanati to finishing over the top. Selections: 8 GHAANATI 7 CARIDGAN QUEEN 3 LOMBARDO 4 SHOWMANSHIP Best Bet Race 10 – #8 Ghaanati (8) 4yo Mare | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Jamie Kah (54kg) +230 with Neds Caulfield quaddie tips for Zipping Classic Day 2023 Caulfield quadrella selections Saturday, December 2, 2023 1-2-3-8 1-9-10-11 1-3-5 7-8 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

The Canada Stakes for three-year-old fillies is a new addition to Invercargill Cup Day on Friday 22nd December at Ascot Park. The Invercargill Harness Racing Club is delighted to host this $25,000 race alongside the $50,000 Group 3 Brendan Franks Farrier David Moss Stakes for trotters and the $110,000 Group 1 Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup. The inception of the Canada Stakes is the brainchild of Southern Harness Racing General Manager, Jason Broad, who has named the race in honour of his daughter Canada, who is fighting terminal cancer. “Canada will be on course and is looking forward to presenting the winning connections with a trophy, flower garland and dress rug,” says Jason Broad. “This race will be an annual event and the Club and Southern Harness urge trainers to support it and other feature races on the day, it’s a tough journey for us as a family at the moment and this is something both Canada and I were keen to do. “I would like to acknowledge Harness Racing NZ, the Invercargill HRC and Southern Harness for making it happen, also Blair Orange for canvassing trainers to make them aware of this new race.” Last year’s Cup day saw the inaugural running of the first Group 1 event ever held in the Southern region. Krug, trained by Cran and Chrissie Dalgety and driven by Carter Dalgety, was an impressive winner of the Cup and it is hoped that he will be attending again this year to defend his title. The Club is hoping to replicate and grow the record crowd and atmosphere from last year. There will $375,000 worth of stakes on offer on the day. To see more about the day’s programme click here The club has limited hospitality options still available. For any queries about that, or any other matter, please contact Promotions/Sponsorship Officer, Lindsay Beer on 021 351 499, Southern Harness Racing (03) 217-9117 or Invercargill Harness Racing Club President, Craig Heyrick, 027 633 1777. Follow the Invercargill Harness Racing Club on Facebook for full build up and on the day coverage. View the full article

In this latest installment of breeding enthusiast Don Rae’s Behind The Breeds series he focuses on two recent qualifiers, Mantra and Lucky Money. By Don Rae Mantra, a two-year-old colt by Rock N Roll Heaven from the Auckland Reactor mare Tempest Bromac (out of the McArdle mare Tasmcmanian) was bred by I N Behrnes and Mrs A M Behrnes, and qualified at Pukekohe (left-handed) on Saturday, 25 November. Tempest Bromac is only eight years old and Mantra is just her second foal – the first, Storm Watcher, is a three year old by He’s Watching who has qualified from the Matt Purvis barn. Rock N Roll Heaven has had a somewhat rollercoaster ride as a stallion in New Zealand. Over three years (2017-19) he served an average 90 mares each year and enjoyed great success at the sales. Life has clearly changed for this horse who came to New Zealand breeders as one of the top ten earning horses of all time. Over the past four years, his servings have numbered well down on his peak periods, ranging from between 15 to 31 servings through 2020 to 2023. He was a terrific race horse. In 2010 Rock N Roll Heaven was voted Dan Patch Horse of the Year, Dan Patch Pacer of the Year, and Dan Patch and O’Brien Three-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year. By 2019 in USA, Rock N Roll Heaven had sired the winners of over $US26,000,000, 253 winners, 82 with $100,00 plus earnings, 24 with $250,000 plus earnings, 8 with $500,000 plus earnings, 3 with $750,000 earnings and one millionaire, a filly, Sassa Hanover. His race track victories included the Breeders Crown, Little Brown Jug, Battle of the Brandywine and Messenger Stakes. While winning the Little Brown Jug in record time (1:49.2h), Rock N Roll Heaven became the first horse to pace two sub-1:50 miles on the same day. These are all stunning facts and statistics and so one must ask the difficult question – has he slightly underachieved as a New Zealand sire? Maybe yes, maybe no. A G’s White Socks has been his top earner, currently recorded as $AU680,604 from 17 wins, 20 seconds and 12 thirds. A durable and honest horse, he raced in New Zealand at the highest level from three until eight years of age. He won the 2018 Easter Cup, two Methven Green Miles and the 2018 Taylor Mile and was placed many times in big races. Uniquely, he placed in two Messengers owing to the change in race conditions from being restricted to four-year-olds to being for horses of all ages. Alpha Rock was a high class Rock N Roll Heaven colt here who won eight races before being exportd and has subsequently paced 1.49.5,1M in America. Dance Time is also a very good mare who has won 13 races, Superstar Legend has done the same albeit at a different class but who wouldn’t want to own a horse that has won 13 races? In total, Rock N Roll Heaven has sired 23 horses who have won five or more races. These are not poor results. Personally, I am of the opinion that hope always remains for any stallion of quality provided fertility still exists. All it takes is one great horse and opinions can be changed. Back to the dam side, grand dam Tasmcmanian has enjoyed good success in the breeding paddock, leaving five winners from seven foals to date. Tas Man Bromac, a good winner for Nathan Williamson, won ten races in New Zealand and a further four in Australia to take his lifetime earnings to $AU162,086. Taroona Bromac won three times in four starts before going to Australia where he has taken his record to 16 wins, $AU144,200 in stakes and a mark of 1.53,1M*AUS. Trendy Bromac won twice and took a best time of 1.54.6,1M in doing so while the one win mare Tilly Bromac by Santanna Bluechip has already left Balducci, eight wins in Australia with a mark of 1:53.8M*AUS. Tasmcmanian is out of the US-bred mare Shy Devil by No Nukes out of Bashful Angel by Albatross from Halo(USA) by Armbro Nesbit from Angel Hair. We’ll trace the bottom line of this pedigree all the way back to the 1924 mare May Dodge. Two fillies are recorded as being left by May Dodge: Romola and Nora Adele, both by the Peter The Great horse The Senator. The Romola line leads to horses like What’s Next ((1.51.6,1MUSA, damsire of Bettor Cover Lover, 1.53.8,1M, $917,702), Rockne Lobell (damsire of Bob’s Blue Boy, 11 wins, $231,755), Sportswriter (1.48.6,1MUSA, Sire of 129 N.Z. bred winners), Tall Dark Stranger ((1.47.2,1MUSA) and Downbytheseaside (1.48.6,1MUSA and now a high profile freshman sire). Romola Hanover has had an influence on New Zealand breeding through her sons Nevele Romeo and Nevele Bigshot. Her daughter Romona Hanover also appears in the pedigree of champion sire Art Major (sire of 606 N.Z. bred winners) and his full brother Perfect Art. Captaintreacherous (sire of 64 NZ bred winners) and Panspacificflight (sire of 54 NZ bred winners) are two more direct descendants of Romona Hanover. Nora Adele is no less important and appears in the pedigree of sires of such varying influence as Valerian, Saigon, Der Kommissar, Acquisitor, Life Sign, American Ideal (448 NZ bred winners), Mr Feelgood (32 New Zealand wins plus 7 Australian wins, $AU3,366,157), He’s Watching, Rob Roy Mattgregor, Make A Deal and Western Ideal. It’s a really interesting family and there are now several New Zealand-based mares with the May Dodge name a few generations back in their pedigree. I guess the challenge with these mares will be to find a suitable outcross mating the more we see doubling up of American influences. No superstars have been bred yet from that part of the gene pool. Second up is a Marlborough qualifier, Lucky Money, a three-year-old filly by American Ideal who is the only offspring from the Art Major mare The Coup De Grace out of the unraced Lindauer Lady, by Fake Left out of Lethal Lady. Raced by Shirley Morrison and trained by Don Morrison at Blenheim, this is from a family that the Morrisons have had success with since acquiring the Doug Grantham-bred 1970 mare Night Sky, who was by Emory Hanover from Susan Earl. Lucky Money qualified second in a two-horse heat at the Marlborough Owners, Trainers and Breeders meeting on Saturday, 25 November 2023 at the Waterlea Raceway. His grand-dam Lindauer Lady left three winners from her first four matings and the first was the prolific Horace Foxley who won two from four in New Zealand before going to Australia (mainly in Queensland) and racking up 40 wins, 34 seconds and 41 thirds, taking a mile rate of 1:53.5M*AUS and banking $AU265,401 in prize money. Madiba, who raced in Australia as Our Madiba NZ, won five times in New Zealand and another eight races in Australia for 13 wins in all, $AU129,329 in stakes and a mile rate of 1:53.2M*AUS. Obviously, two very good returns for Australian buyers of the Morrison breed. Lethal Lady, the dam of Lindauer Lady, managed four wins during her racing career and left two minor winners. Night Sky, Lethal Lady’s grand-dam, left four minor winners so one has to burrow further back in the pedigree to find more gems but they are there. Night Sky was bred in 1970 by Doug Grantham from the A J Corrigan-bred mare Susan Earl who was by Robert Earl from the 1939 Jack Potts mate Nancy Potts. Nancy Potts won four times after not starting racing until aged six. (Incidentally the 1984 Tudor Hanover mare Night Lady is the connecting link between Lethal Lady and Night Sky.) Nancy Potts was a very good broodmare – out of the Nelson Bingen mare Tamahine, three out of her six matings turned out very good horses. The best was the Light Brigade trotting mare Light Oak who won 15 races from 79 starts; her best run was possibly her fourth in the 1963 Rowe Cup behind Doody Townley on Pohutukawa but she did win the 1963 E G Bridgens Memorial Gold Cup Free-For-All and several 2:15 class races at Alexandra Park. Another fine horse from Nancy Potts was Johnnie Earl, who won nine races from 36 starts. He won the 1962 Adams Memorial Gold Cup Handicap beating Takitimu(1953), Susan Blue and Danty Star, with favourites Flying Fiver, Smokeaway, Loyal Parade and Zenith all down the track. The matriarch of this line of the family was Earl Marie, also by Robert Earl from Nancy Potts, who notched up seven victories including the 1954 New Zealand Oaks in the hands of “the Maestro” Maurice Holmes defeating Malabella driven by C C Devine. Her first foal, the unraced Scotch Marie, became the dam of another Oaks winning filly, the high-class Marie Gibbins who won eleven times. In April 1973 she won the 7th North Island Oaks beating Hill Crest, Llanasa and Red Summer with Loyal Drift the favourite finishing a well-beaten thirteenth. As a four-year-old, Marie Gibbins won the 1973 Thames Trotting Cup and in 1975 she took out the open class Patrons Free-For-All at Alexandra Park as well as winning the New Zealand Standardbred Breeders’ Stakes at Addington beating Just A Glow and, in one of those quirks of history, Van Glory, a daughter of the same Malabella who had been beaten by Marie Gibbins’ grand-dam Earl Marie in the 1954 Oaks. Scotch Marie later left a good-class brother to Marie Gibbins in Brilliant Emory who won nine races before going to America. Back to Earl Marie, she also left the handy Marie Hal (four wins) who in turn left Its Doctor Hal who won 10 in Australia. Further back in the pedigree we find the 1906 mare Muricata who left Cup class performers in the roan Taraire and Ahuriri. Taraire was the leading Kiwi stake earner in 1922-23 with £2700 and Ahuriri distinguished himself by winning back to back New Zealand Trotting Cups in 1925 and 1926 for master trainer James “Scotty” Bryce. Taraire ran third in the 1924 New Zealand Cup, was sold to Western Australian interests in 1925 and later went on to win the 1926 Australasian Pacing Championship, which was a forerunner to the Interdominions. Scotty Bryce always asserted Ahuriri was one his two fastest horses ever and was capable of a two minute mile even back in those days. He also always felt Ahuriri should have won a third Cup in 1928 but for interference by Padlock which Bryce felt he would have won instead of running third behind Peter Bingen and Great Bingen. Bryce knew what he has talking about. He trained the winners of six New Zealand Trotting Cups in 1916, 1923, 1925-1927 and 1933. Until Cecil Devine came along and equalled the feat in 1979 with Lord Module, they held the record up until Mark Purdon took up the mantle over the past three decades. Muricata, through her last unraced foal Great Muricata and just three subsequent generations – the 1946 mare Nature Girl (6 wins), the 1963 Johnny Globe unraced mare Tirina and her foal the two start maiden 1978 filly Great Abbe by Scotch Abbe – also features in the ancestry of the good class trotter Breton Abbe who won 13 times for the late Murray Edmonds and earned $175,748 in stakes before being exported to America. Breton Abbe won the 1993 Rhodes Memorial Flying Mile, an Interdominion Consolation beating Knight Pistol (she also won an Interdominion heat at Harold Park in 1994 and actually competed in four Interdominion series), the 1992 Group 2 Rosso Antico Stakes (the race later became the Northern Trotting Derby), the 1992 Hambletonian Classic at Ashburton and it was indeed a pity that such a grand mare wasn’t able to be retained for New Zealand breeding stock. Sunnivue Phileah (4 wins) and Mixed Faith (5 wins) are two relatively recent winners from this trotting branch of the family. Scotch Abbe is an interesting influence; he left 76 N.Z. bred winners, 50 Pacers (9 in 2.00) and 26 Trotters. The pacers Bad Luck (12 wins, 1.55.2 USA) and Mack Dougal (10 wins, 1.55.2 USA) were his best two winners. As a broodmare sire he did somewhat better, about twenty-five percent better with 102 NZ bred winners as dam sire, 65 Pacers (12 in 2.00) and 39 Trotters (2 in 2.00). The dual gaited Strietross lead that list with 20 wins all up – 11 wins pacing and 9 wins trotting. Breton Abbe (13 wins), Justa Kiwi Girl (9 wins), Front Up(1981) (7 wins), Jimmy Scott (7 wins) were other good trotters out of Scotch Abbe mares so his influence certainly doesn’t disqualify good trotters enabling to be bred. Andronicus by Honkin Andy was the best pacer with Scotch Abbe as dam sire with eleven wins for John Vincent. By the by, Justa Kiwi Girl has subsequently left Justamollyarcher (13 wins, $AU114,700) so the Scotch Abbe trotting ability does seem able to be passed on to later generations. Rae’s Rule of Thumb for the greatest sires of broodmares suggests that the number of broodmares’ winners should be doubled from the number directly sired. So, assume a sire leaves 50 winners, if he’s a great broodmare sire he should be dam sire to 100 or more winners. Lordship is an example of this theory; he sired 485 winners and was dam sire of 996 winners. Many great broodmare sires however don’t meet this mark so the theory is not conclusive, merely indicative; In The Pocket sired over 600 winners and was dam sire to over 900 winners while Sands A Flyin’ sired nearly 300 winners while only being the dam sire of roughly half that amount. It seems to more often apply where an unfashionable stallion doesn’t leave too many winners but later, his broodmares seem to leave a surprisingly large number of winners. It’s an interesting metric to keep in mind while looking at pedigrees, anything above 50% is pretty good. Reverting to Lucky Money, some might say he is humbly bred coming from one of the smaller centres of harness racing in New Zealand but, trawling through the pedigree, one can find genuinely good to high-quality horses back through the generations. As always, we wish the very best of luck to connections and, if history repeats, maybe we will see another Morrison horse debuting at Westport over the Christmas period? 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What Doomben Races Where Doomben Racecourse – 75 Hampden St, Ascot QLD 4007 When Saturday, December 2, 2023 First Race 12:03pm AEST Visit Dabble The Group 3 George Moore Stakes headlines a massive program at Doomben Racecourse this Saturday afternoon. The track is already rated a Heavy 8, and with rain forecast on Friday and Saturday, it is expected to stay in that range. The rail will be in the +1m position for the entire circuit, with the opening race scheduled to jump at 12:03pm AEST. George Moore Stakes Tip: Nettuno Nettuno was a dominant winner first-up at the Sunshine Coast, where he burst through a gap at 200m mark to run away with an easy two-length victory over 1000m. The four-year-old entire has always shown potential but wasn’t able to win at four starts in Group company during his three-year-old season. However, it appears that Tony Gollan and his team have got this guy back to his best. Damien Thornton will take the ride, and with an economical run from barrier two, Nettuno should prove very hard to beat in the feature. George Moore Stakes Race 8 – #13 Nettuno (2) 4yo Horse | T: Tony Gollan | J: Damien Thornton (54kg) +270 with Dabble Mode Stakes Tip: Abounding After an unlucky two-year-old campaign that garnered three minor placings at Listed and Group 3 level, the Robert Heathcote-trained Abounding returned from a 20-week spell with an impressive win at this track and trip on October 28. This daughter of Rich Enuff settled behind the speed before peeling off the leader’s back to bolt down the outside and win it eased down. Martin Harley will stick with this filly second-up, and from barrier three, he should be able to adopt similar tactics to last start. Mode Stakes Race 7 – #3 Abounding (3) 3yo Filly | T: Robert Heathcote | J: Martin Harley (56.5kg) +250 with Betfair Tails Stakes Tip: Tojaki Up-and-coming mare Tojaki has won four of her last five starts, with two of those coming at Doomben over 1350m. This daughter of Zoustar has gone through her grades nicely this preparation and has more than deserved a crack at Listed level at her seventh start. Last weekend, she dominated from the front and was strong enough to hold out a fast-finishing Midnight In Tokyo. Jake Bayliss will reconnect with this girl in the Tails Stakes, and if he can find the rail and lead or settle in the box seat, Tojaki should get every chance to complete the hat-trick. Tails Stakes Race 6 – #12 Tojaki (4) 4yo Mare | T: Stuart Kendrick | J: Jake Bayliss (53kg) +300 with Boombet Best Bet at Doomben: Knight’s Choice Knight’s Choice kicked off his preparation in Sydney and competed in the $10 million Golden Eagle second-up before returning to Queensland to run in an Open Quality over 1600m. Although he hasn’t won since returning as a four-year-old, this son of Extreme Choice has found a very winnable race at Doomben fourth-up. Last start, this gelding didn’t get a lot of luck back in the field, but he finished off strongly to run home into fourth place. Stepping up to 2000m for the first time will suit, and if he gets even luck, Knight’s Choice should go very close. Best Bet Race 9 – #3 Knight’s Choice (7) 4yo Gelding | T: John Symons & Sheila Laxon | J: Jaden Lloyd (55.5kg) +320 with PlayUp Next Best at Doomben: The Drover The Drover proved far too good in a Benchmark 78 Handicap at this track and trip when second-up on November 11, working his way through the field and letting down with a blistering turn of foot in a 2.3-length victory. The Natalie McCall-trained galloper doesn’t string wins together regularly, but with a very good record on rain-affected tracks (13:3-7-0), he should run well again third-up. If he can settle in a similar position to last start, The Drover will be finishing off strongly and should play a prominent role in the finish. Next Best Race 10 – #9 The Drover (6) 7yo Gelding | T: Natalie McCall | J: Damien Thornton (58.5kg) +600 with Neds Saturday quaddie tips for Doomben races Doomben quadrella selections Saturday, December 2, 2023 2-3-4-5-14 1-6-7 3-4-9 3-8-9-12-13 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Eclipse Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $200,000 Distance: 1600m The Eclipse Stakes is a Group 3 horse racing event run over 1800m under handicap conditions and is held at Caulfield Racecourse. Worth $200,000 in 2023, the Eclipse Stakes was first run back in 1937 and won by Balkan Prince. Originally held at Caulfield, the race relocated to Sandown Racecourse between 2004-2020, before returning to Caulfield in 2021. The Eclipse Stakes was a Listed race up until 1995, before elevating to Group 3 status in 1996. Group 1 superstars such as Fields Of Omaha and Super Impose have tasted success in the Eclipse Stakes, before going on to claim group 1 glory later in their careers. 2023 Eclipse Stakes Betting Odds Milford (NZ) ridden by Blake Shinn wins the 2022 Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) The 2023 Eclipse Stakes odds as of November 28 look like this: Ain’tnodeeldun – +180 Dunkel – +350 Let’srollthedice – +350 Junipal – +800 Just Folk – +800 Keats – +800 Complete Eclipse Stakes odds available at Dabble. Best Eclipse Stakes bookmakers All of our top horse betting sites have markets for the Eclipse Stakes. As always with feature racing during the Melbourne Spring Carnival, markets are available in a dance for the Eclipse Stakes, with most bookmakers having free horse racing apps for users to download. Best Eclipse Stakes Bookmakers Latest Eclipse Stakes News Zipping Classic attracts quality field of stayers Australia horse racing news 22 hours ago The Group 2 Zipping Classic will headline the massive 10-race program out of Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday afternoon … Read More Milford causes upset in Eclipse Stakes Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Milford for Mike Moroney and Blake Shinn has taken out the Group 3 Eclipse Stakes at Caulfield, causing a boilover … Read More Kah’s Ride Closer To Perfect Than Sound Australia horse racing news 3 years ago A mid-race move from Jamie Kah landed former German stayer Sound his first Australian win in the Zipping Classic for … Read More Aysar To Silence Mile Doubters In Guineas Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Tom Dabernig is confident Aysar can silence any doubts about his ability to handle 1600 metres with a win in … Read More Busier Christmas-New Year than McDonald planned Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Champion jockey James McDonald will be on a working holiday when he takes a break from his busy Sydney schedule … Read More Perth Group One target for Eclipse winner Australia horse racing news 4 years ago The Group One Kingston Town Stakes in Perth is in the plans for Group Three Eclipse Stakes winner Pacodali … Read More 2023 Eclipse Stakes Final Field HorseBetting will update this page when the 2023 Eclipse Stakes field is released. Previous Eclipse Stakes Field 2022 Eclipse Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Grandslam Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Craig Williams 3 58kg 2 Milford Mike Moroney Patrick Moloney 8 57.5kg 3 So Si Bon Ben & JD Hayes Daniel Stackhouse 2 57kg 4 Sirileo Miss Symon Wilde Blaike McDougall 12 56.5kg 5 Holbien Steve Richards Fred Kersley 11 54kg 6 Keats Gavin Bedggood Craig Newitt 4 54kg 7 Montign Stuart Padman Michael Dee 10 54kg 8 Adelaide Ace Shane Jackson Dean Yendall 6 54kg 9 French Emperor Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Patrick Moloney 9 54kg 10 Cormorant Maddie Raymond Harry Coffey 5 54kg 11 El Gladiador Steven Pateman Declan Bates 7 54kg 12 Flash Feeling John Sadler Matthew Cartwright 1 54kg 13 Princess Rhaenys Peter Moody Linda Meech 13 54kg 2022 Eclipse Stakes result 1st – Milford (+1400) 2nd – El Gladiador (+1820) 3rd – Holbien (+520) Recent Eclipse Stakes results 2022: Milford scores in Eclipse Stakes boilover Despite not winning since claiming a BM100 in May, 2022, Milford ($15) caused an upset in the 2022 Eclipse Stakes. Guided by an inch-perfect steer from Blake Shinn, the Mike Moroney-trained runner relished getting back onto firmer going and back in Melbourne following a poor showing in the Five Diamonds the start prior. With pace-setters Keats and Holbien making the Eclipse Stakes a genuinely run affair, Milford was in a stalking position throughout. When asked to quicken by Shinn, Milford had enough in store inside the final 50m to hold off the rank outsider El Gladiador ($101) 2021: Regalo Di Gaetano continues purple patch Coming off success stakes success in South Australia, the Richard & Chantelle Jolly-trained Regalo Di Gaetano added the Eclipse Stakes to his record. Having claimed the Listed Murray Bridge Cup and Listed John Letts Cup prior to his win at Caulfield, Regalo De Gaetano was the best of an even bunch. One length separated the first six across the line in the Eclipse Stakes, but it was the South Australian who reigned supreme when it mattered most. 2020: So Si Bon back to his best Having competed in Group 1 races throughout the sprint, the Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes-trained enigma So Si Bon appreciated the step back in grade when claiming the Eclipse Stakes. The veteran dropped his head at exactly the right time to score a narrow victory over stablemate Power Scheme ($15) and the topweight Homesman ($6.50) in a thrilling finish. So crazy was the finish, champion hoop Mark Zahra said afterwards that he thought he had arrived too late. 2019: Pacodali shows Group 1 potential The Lindsey Smith-trained Pacodali managed to put aside several narrow defeats during the spring, and managed to put in an impressive performance when claiming the Eclipse Stakes. Dean Yendall positioned the son of Paco Boy outside the lead throughout the 1800m event, and when he was asked to quicken, Pacodali did so smartly and put his rivals away with a bit of class attached to it. Eclipse Stakes winners Eclipse Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 Milford Blake Shinn Michael Moroney 2021 Regalo Di Gaetano Zac Spain Richard & Chantelle Jolly 2020 So Si Bon Mark Zahra Tom Dabernig & Ben Hayes 2019 Pacodali Dean Yendall Lindsey Smith 2018 Tally Craig Williams James Cummings 2017 Payroll Damien Oliver Richard Laming 2016 Turnitaround Hugh Bowman Matthew Williams 2015 Casino Dancer James Winks Mick Van Gestel 2014 Zabisco Kerrin McEvoy Darren Weir 2013 Mouro Damien Oliver Tony McEvoy 2012 Eclair Surprise Dom Tourneur Phillip Stokes 2011 Rothera Luke Nolen Peter Moody 2010 Viking Hero Mark Zahra Michael Moroney 2009 Bashful Girl Craig Newitt Bevan & Richard Laming 2008 Eskimo Dan Craig Williams Bevan Laming 2007 Like It Is Greg Childs Darren Weir 2006 Utility Mark Zahra Pat Carey 2005 Aqua D’amore Stephen Baster Gai Waterhouse 2004 Requisite Greg Childs Michael Moroney 2003 Zazzman Damien Oliver Tony Vasil 2002 Damaschino Danny Nikolic Roger James 2001 Fields Of Omagh Greg Childs Tony McEvoy 2000 Tickle My Kerrin McEvoy Bruce Purcell Eclipse Stakes winners pre-2000 Eclipse Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Taberann 1998 Prime Address 1997 Burning Embers 1996 Gold City 1995 Broann 1994 Innocent King 1993 Palareign 1992 Fraar 1991 Luisant Bijou 1990 Gamine 1989 Eastern Classic 1988 Super Impose 1987 Prince Gano 1986 So Vague 1985 So Vague 1984 Brave Salute 1983 Allez Bijou 1982 Range Rover 1981 Pride Of Century 1980 Raspadora 1979 Bit Of A Skite 1978 Minuetto 1977 Princess Veronica 1976 Better Draw 1975 Better Draw 1974 Leica Lover 1973 Perfect Time 1972 Adrian 1971 Sky Call 1970 What’s Brewing 1969 Our Faith 1968 Wings Of The Morning 1967 Sunhaven 1966 Gala Crest 1965 Beau Guard 1964 Tobacco Leaf 1963 Bengal Tiger 1962 Delville 1961 Teppo Star 1960 Savage 1959 Dawdie 1958 Famed 1957 Roma Holiday 1956 Baystone 1955 Kosciusko 1954 Veiled Peak 1953 Rio Janeiro 1952 Morse Code 1951 Merry Scout 1950 Morse Code 1949 Bruin 1948 Kongmeng 1947 Fine Fettle 1946 Propontis 1945 Don Pedro 1944 Peter 1943 Race Not Held 1942 Race Not Held 1941 Lucrative 1940 True Flight 1939 Maikai 1938 Manolive 1937 Balkan Prince View the full article

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