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The first wildcard for the Goffs December National Hunt Sale is a colt by Walk In The Park (Ire) (lot 157A) out of the Grade 2-winning hurdler Sparky May (GB) (Midnight Legend {GB}). Offered by Baroda Stud, the colt is a half-brother to Grade 1 Cheltenham Festival winner and Paddy Power Gold Cup winner Stage Star (Ire) (Fame And Glory {Ire}). Stage Star was sold from the Baroda draft for €60,000 out of the Goffs Arkle Sale to Tom Malone and Paul Nicholls and is now a three-time Grade 1 winner. The Goffs December National Hunt Sale, featuring 913 lots, will be held from Dec. 11-14 next month. There will be 825 NH foals and 76 NH-bred mares set to go through the ring. For the full catalogue, please visit the Goffs website. The post Walk In The Park First Wildcard Signed On To Goffs December appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Warrant (Constitution–Whisper Number, by First Samurai), winner of the 2021 GIII Oklahoma Derby and narrowly defeated into second in the GI Santa Anita H. the following spring, has been retired from racing and will enter stud in 2024 at Blackstone Farm in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. He will begin his stud career at a fee of $4,000 S&N terms. A homebred for Twin Creeks Farm and trained by Brad Cox, Warrant won the 2021 Texas Derby and was runner-up in the GIII West Virginia Derby before winning the Remington feature by 1 3/4 lengths. A head second behind Express Train (Union Rags) at less than 4-1 in the 2022 Big 'Cap, Warrant added this year's Isaac Murphy Marathon S. over 12 furlongs and retires with five wins from 19 starts for earnings of $1,102,833. “Warrant being a Grade III winner and Grade I-placed millionaire by emerging elite sire Constitution, we are very excited and can't wait to introduce him to Pennsylvania breeders,” said Christian Black. “We will be supporting him heavily with our own mares.” Added Twin Creeks' Randy Gullatt: “From day one, Warrant has been our favorite Constitution that we have. We have a ton of confidence in what Warrant can do as a stallion and look forward to supporting him.” The post Grade III Winner, Grade I-Placed Warrant Retired To Blackstone Farm appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Three-time Group One winner’s absence reduces HK$24 million feature to 11 runnersView the full article

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country. Among the key rulings from the last seven days, it appears once again that the rules barring intra-articular injections within seven days of a timed or reported workout are tripping up trainers, with one such case resolved and another three introduced to the “pending rulings” list. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU's “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 10/28/2023 Licensee: John Servis, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314–Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Winnin'onweekends. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222–Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 09/21/2023 Licensee: John Ennis, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Diclofenac—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Wauhatchie, who finished second at Churchill Downs A on 9/21/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Pending ADMC Violations Date: 11/04/2023 Licensee: Jeff Hiles, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314–Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method–on the horse, Blue Devil. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222–Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 11/04/2023 Licensee: Gustavo Amaya, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Sandpiper Memories. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 10/29/2023 Licensee: Michael Ferraro, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314–Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method–on the horse, Princess Sonya. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222–Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 10/25/2023 Licensee: Joe Pizzurro, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Atlantic Firestorm. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 9/14/2023 Licensee: Bret Calhoun, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diclofenac–Controlled Medication (Class C)–in a sample taken from Tatanka, who finished eleventh at Churchill Downs A on 9/14/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312–Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Churchill Downs Erik Asmussen–violation date Nov 22; $250 fine, one-day suspension OTHER KEY RULINGS The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. California Track: Del Mar Date: 11/26/2023 Licensee: Antonio Fresu, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Failure to ride mount out to the finish Explainer: Jockey Antonio Fresu, who rode Satin Doll in the sixth race at Del Mar Racetrack on November 25, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (December 3, 8, & 9, 2023) for violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1692 (Requirements for Horse, Trainer and Jockey – failure to ride his mount to the finish, costing him a better finish position). New York Track: Aqueduct Date: 11/18/2023 Licensee: Trevor McCarthy, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: For having waived his right to an appeal Jockey Mr. Trevor Mc Carthy is hereby suspended 3 NYRA racing days December 1st 2023, December 2nd 2023 and December 3rd 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the eight race at Aqueduct Racetrack on November 24th 2023. 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The first edition of the Timeform Awards, honouring the leading Flat horses and performances of the year, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20. There are a total of eight awards, with the top three revealed in each category next month. The awards are: Race of the Year Leading First-Season Sire Leading 2YO Leading Male 3YO+ Leading Female 3YO+ Champion of the Rest of the World Champion of Europe Horse of the Year Three of the leading contenders for the awards include Japanese superstar Equinox (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), undefeated G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe victor Ace Impact (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}) and dual Classic winner and GI Breeders' Cup Turf hero Auguste Rodin (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}). The winners will be announced digitally across Timeform's social media channels. Articles analysing the winners and their achievements will be available on Timeform's website on Dec. 20. The post Inaugural Timeform Awards Announced appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. 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. Belmont Park is poised to undergo a $455-million overhaul, after which Aqueduct is set to close its doors. Within a few years, horse racing in New York will look drastically different to what it looks like today. This is also a period of tremendous existential challenge for the sport, as evidenced by a recent 60 Minutes expose on the industry's doping problems. Among the issues figured prominently in the program was another year of high-profile equine fatalities, including 13 during the summer Saratoga meet. One of two individuals running for the position is trainer Chad Summers, who has held a license since 2017. Before that, he held an assortment of positions in the game including hot walker, groom, foreman, racing manager, and clocker's assistant. The TDN recently spoke both Summers and Tina Bond about their bids for NYTHA president, digging into the specifics of their platform. First up today: Chad Summers. The following has been heavily edited for brevity and clarity. TDN: In your biographical statement, you say that “NYTHA has not been represented by someone with boots on the ground. We need our voices heard now more than ever.” What exactly do you mean by that? Chad Summers: When Rick Violette was in charge for years and years, his door was always open. Any time there was a question, a concern, you would be able to find him and he would either lead you in the right direction or have the answer himself. Unfortunately, over the last six years, the management has not had skin in the game. They own very, very few horses. They're not there on the day-to-day. They've been there for the ribbon-cutting ceremonies, but they haven't been there on the Tuesdays in February. I just feel like the horsemen and women are best represented by somebody who's in the trenches with them. TDN: You've mentioned in a prior conversation other areas of focus, including the sharply rising costs of everyday training commodities. What specific things do you have in mind to tackle those areas? CS: NYTHA is in a unique situation because most every track is represented by an HBPA organization, which then leads to the bigger HBPA, led by Eric Hamelback. Eric can't work with New York right now because of an antiquated rule that changed back in the 1970s. HBPA organizations have trainer co-ops designed to kind of protect their own investments or make them part-owners of businesses such as bedding or feed companies, which would allow us to cut costs and manage it ourselves. Those are things that need to be examined and looked at and priced out. Then go from there. I was in Ohio at Mahoning Valley just last week and the cost of shavings over there was $5.59 a bag. In New York right now, I'm paying $12.18. That needs to change. When you're paying $50 for a bale of hay, $30 for a bag of feed and minimum wage is set to rise to $17 an hour in New York, it is a struggle for trainers to stay in business. Owners are not happy paying the fees on the day rate. And they think that trainers are making money on the day rate, which I assure you they are not. We need to work together to come up with solutions to try and save costs while still allowing our horses the luxuries that they're used to and they're entitled to. TDN: As NYTHA president, you are going to be presiding over a period of great upheaval in New York racing. Where do you see the NYTHA president's responsibilities during this whole rigmarole? CS: My responsibility as NYTHA president is to represent my organization's views and my organization's thoughts. That's something where immediately upon becoming president, you're making these phone calls and you're talking to your constituents and figuring out what does everybody want. What does everybody see as best? How do we figure out what's going on with the turf courses? What is going on with the synthetic surfaces? What is going on with racing next year? New York still doesn't have a [2024] calendar yet. They still haven't applied for the dates with the gaming commission if the Belmont S. is going to be at Saratoga. Are we going to stay in Saratoga for an extra month in September? NYTHA has a seat on the [NYRA] board, which is very, very important. It's just one seat, but your voice needs to be heard in those board meetings. I think that's very important when the NYRA board is made up mainly of people in outside businesses right now that don't have the day-to-day understanding of what's going on at the racetrack. TDN: A recent NYTHA-backed study by three interns from Yale highlighted some worrying industry-wide declines over the past 20 years. I know you haven't seen the paper, but where do you see your role in helping to reverse some broader industry declines? CS: And it's not something along the lines of, 'well, we need fresh blood and we need new trainers and new owners.' We talk and talk and talk and talk ourselves blue in the face and nothing ever gets done. We're famous for doing that, not just at NYTHA but as a horse racing industry in general. We represent a big majority of what's going on [nationwide]. Where we go, others follow. We have to work together with the other states and the other racetracks and the other HBPAs, which hasn't been going on. We've been trying to be Switzerland and that's not the right answer. TDN: What specific things would you do that would make a tangible difference? CS: For one, you start with workers' comp policies. You look into proper ways to come up with a workers' comp plan where people aren't deathly afraid of coming to race in New York with the fees that they have to pay. We did some work where the [fees] were lowered, but it's still not where it needs to be. There's medical and dental and things of that nature where the plan that we ended up putting in place last year was not a very good plan. We could have followed suit and done what Parx [Racing] did, which has gotten rave reviews from all its members over there in Pennsylvania. How do you get people here? How do you improve your field size? How do you improve your handle? These are all things that are based on people wanting to be here. And for a while, New York had the best purses. We would puff out our chest and we'd say, 'come to New York because it's the best of the best and we have the best purses.' But with the slot machines and the historic slots that you're seeing in Kentucky and these other places, we can't boast that claim anymore. And people are running out of town, they're going to different places. The races here seem to only go for the same three or four super trainers. It doesn't allow the little person to compete. You're seeing the middle trainers having to leave New York and maybe not come back. TDN: So, what specific actions do you have in mind to help the smaller barns? CS: It's coming to an understanding with NYRA that they need the middle trainer instead of just catering to the upper echelons to understand that everybody has a role and everybody plays a part. They had a shipping incentive where they would pay your shipping costs in the wintertime if you came in from Parx or Fair Hill or Laurel to help offset the costs. And after a while they go, 'oh no, it doesn't make sense.' But if you analyze the numbers, it was a big deal. Look, NYRA itself is a non-for-profit organization. But where's the motivation for NYRA to be successful if they can't see any of the profit? You have to have pride in your work. You have to love what you do. There's a core group of people that work at NYRA that do fit that mold. So, it's working closely with those people, getting together with president Dave O'Rourke, who wants what's best for the industry. But I just feel like he needs to hear more from what the actual owners and trainers are saying more so than what certain people are saying who are trying to parlay into other jobs. TDN: Let's shift gears to HISA. How do you see progress under this new federal law? CS: HISA needs to understand that we have a voice in this and they rule with an iron fist sometimes. They say certain things, but then they don't always allow follow ups. If HISA wants to be an open door, then be an open door. If you call them on the phone and you talk to somebody, you say, 'I had a good conversation with you. What's your name or your phone number or your contact information?' Their immediate response is, 'we're not allowed to give that to you.' They're the Wizard of Oz. Open lines of communication are completely missing. Ultimately, we agree that this sport does need federal oversight. But again, 99% of the people that work with HISA have never been a part of horse racing before, and they're coming in with rules that make no sense. I'll give you a perfect example here. They don't want you to give anything to the horse the day before the race–electrolytes or anything. You're sitting there and you're seeing horses badly bleeding and things of that nature. I brought a case up to Dr. Scollay [HIWU chief of science]. I said, 'everywhere else in the world, they're allowed to give Duphalytes the day before.' She goes, 'it has vitamins in it so you can give it to them orally in the mouth, but you can't give it in the vein.' I just don't understand that. To me, if you're giving it in the vein, you know that it's going in there. If you're giving it orally, you don't know that it's actually going to be ingested into the horse's system. You're trying to keep them hydrated because they're going to be in a competition where they're working their hardest. TDN: Like quite a few trainers, you've fallen foul of the program's rules on intra-articular joint injections before timed workouts. Some might read your comments about HISA as personally motivated. CS: I'm not trying to hide anything. It wasn't like the horse tested positive for something illegal. It was literally just the system being the system. I wrote down the wrong day on my medication logs. And so, because of that, I breezed the horse a day earlier. He did not test positive for anything along those lines. I just find it curious more so than anything else how the first time I did it, I was not given a warning or anything like that. When it first came out and there were [dozens of] trainers that [initially broke the intra-articular injection rules before a timed workout]. Those all went away, including some of the bigger Hall of Fame trainers that had it. And now the first time that I did it, right away I was given a $3,000 fine and three points, was the worst human being in the world. TDN: Finally, what makes you think you've the experience for such a prominent position? CS: It's a matter of passion, first and foremost. You won't find a more passionate person about this industry than me. I'm not afraid to speak my mind, as you can tell. I'm not going to sit there and sugar coat things. Not only am a trainer, I'm an owner, I'm a bloodstock agent. I've pinhooked horses. I've done everything in this industry that you can do. I've lived in tack rooms. I've lived in my car. I know what it's like to be the little person, but I've won $2- million races. I know what it's like to be the big person so I can sit there and feel comfortable being in anybody's shoes and having a conversation with anybody and understanding–truly, genuinely understanding–what their position is. I'm not afraid to make a phone call, whether it's to Eric Hamelback at the HBPA. Whether it's to Aidan Butler at 1/ST. Whether it's Dave O'Rourke here at NYRA, whether it's to Dubai or Saudi Arabia or England. But I promise, if I'm elected NYTHA President, I won't stop until every one of our members is happy. And I know everyone says it's not possible. One guy wants this and one girl wants that. But we'll do everything in our power between me and my team to make sure that everybody's needs are met. The ballots for the NYTHA elections have already been mailed out. Voting will take place, in person or by proxy, at the NYTHA Annual Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 27, the location yet to be decided. Tomorrow: Tina Bond makes her case. The post NYTHA President Nominee Q&A: Chad Summers appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Any lots that fail to sell at the upcoming ThoroughBid Christmas Sale on Wednesday, Dec. 20, will have their entry fees waived by the sales company, ThoroughBid announced on Wednesday. The Standard Entry Fee of £250 (+ VAT) will only be charged to lots that sell. Anyone who opts for a £350 Bespoke Entry, which includes professional videography and photography, will only have to pay £100 (+ VAT) if their horse goes unsold. To enter, please visit the ThoroughBid website. ThoroughBid's Point2Rules Bonus is also continuing into the 2023/24 season, whereby any pointer sold with ThoroughBid who then goes on to win Under Rules on debut will earn £5,000 for its new connections. The post ThoroughBid To Waive Entry Fees For Any Unsold Lots At Christmas Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

As a signal of its commitment to supporting equine safety and welfare research, Keeneland will pledge a total of $100,000 over the next four years to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “The best interest of the horse is the beginning and end of all we do at Keeneland,” said Shannon Arvin, president and CEO of Keeneland. “In furtherance of our mission, Keeneland has long championed the important work of Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, which is a leader in equine safety, integrity, and research. Especially exciting is Grayson's study of advancing technology and veterinary science and their roles in keeping our equine athletes safe.” Some of those funds will support a study to compare positron emission tomography (PET) to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for assessment of fetlock injuries in sport horses. The project is a one-year grant to Dr. Mathieu Spriet, University of California, Davis. In 2015, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation funded the first project that employed the use of PET scans on equine athletes, and there was additional funding in 2019. At least 10 PET scans will have been installed through the end of 2023 in North America. “Although the PET project is geared toward sport horses, we think it resonates with a tangible topic being discussed in the Thoroughbred industry today,” said Dr. Stuart Brown, Keeneland's vice president of equine safety. “Investment in furthering our understanding of the benefits of this new imaging modality and its application in the diagnosis and prevention of bone injury in our equine athletes remains an intense area of interest for interventional opportunities on behalf of the horse.” “I can't thank Keeneland enough for its support of Grayson's invaluable research that helps so many of our horses,” said Dell Hancock, chair, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “I challenge other racing associations to show their commitment to the safety of our equine athletes by incorporating funds for Grayson into future business expenses.” Keeneland is a long-standing partner in support and funding of Grayson's research initiatives and has hosted its Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit, which brings together breeding, racing, and veterinary communities to improve safety and soundness of racehorses. More information on the PET project and other current research being funded by Grayson can be found here: bit.ly/graysoncurrent. The post Keeneland To Donate $100K to Grayson-Jockey Club appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In 2012, bloodstock agent Alex Solis and Jason Litt traveled to the Arqana December Sale in Deauville on behalf of LNJ Foxwoods, who were just getting started in establishing an operation now known all over the world. Solis and Litt came in search of foundation mares for the fledgling operation, and found just that in Gold Round (Ire), a half-sister to Goldikova (Ire) whom they purchased from the draft of Wertheimer and Frere for €520,000. Twelve years later, they are back to offer one of her daughters, Golden Attitude, a winning, listed-placed 9-year-old daughter of Redoute's Choice (Aus), in foal to Mehmas (Ire), as lot 160 with Ecurie des Monceaux. “It is special to have Golden Attitude in the Arqana December Sale knowing that the Roth family bought her dam just over 10 years ago when she was aged 15 years old,” said Freddy Powell, Arqana's Executive Director. “So much has been achieved since between top prices and great performances on the track; it is a great feat for a relatively new entity in breeding like LNJ Foxwoods. Golden Attitude is black-type, she is by one of the best broodmare sire in the world, and this family has already produced foundation mares for many people.” Indeed, it has been a busy 12 years for the family. Gold Round produced six fillies for LNJ, and five of them have been black-type placed, including the Roths' first-ever foal, Golden Valentine (Fr), the winner of the G3 Prix Minerve. She in turn produced Ancient Wisdom (Fr), who topped a session of the 2022 Arqana August Sale at €2 million, and has since gone on to win four of five races for Godolphin, including the G1 Kameko Futurity Trophy S. “In the beginning, we were in acquisition mode,” said Jaime Roth, a principal of the operation which also includes her parents, Nanci and Larry, of that initial foray to Arqana. “That led us to Europe because Alex and Jason believed it was important to invest in the finest families from across the globe.” Roth, a lifelong sports fan whose interest in racing deepened when she started following the career of Rachel Alexandra, had just met Solis at Del Mar that summer, and both agreed that developing a broodmare band would be the goal for the new family enterprise. First up was Gold Round. “She came from one of the best pedigrees in Europe, and we were all thrilled to have a member of this incredible family,” said Roth. “Our journey with Gold Round has been nothing short of extraordinary. When we acquired Gold Round, our hope was to obtain just one daughter from her. However, we were incredibly fortunate that she gave us six daughters. What's even more remarkable is that five out of those six daughters made it to the races and became black-type horses. All of them are now in production for LNJ Foxwoods, and the results have been astonishing.” In addition to Golden Valentine, Gold Round has produced Luck, winner of the GIII Robert J. Frankel S. who was second in the GI Rodeo Drive; Spectaculaire (GB), a winner of the Listed Prix Right Royal; and Golden, second in the GIII Honeymoon S. The Roths' mares and produce are kept and raised at Henri Bozo's Ecurie des Monceaux, and with so much bounty from the same family, they have decided to part with one member of the family, Roth said in explaining why Golden Attitude is coming to market. “Occasionally, LNJ Foxwoods has sold some very special mares, such as Grade I winners Nickname, Constellation, and Lighthouse,” said Roth. “We keep an eye on the market and see a significant demand for mares with exceptional race records, striking looks, and outstanding pedigrees, as seen last week with the Niarchos reduction. This realization has prompted us to test the market with this collector's item.” Bozo said that the Roth family is showing a growing interest in European turf racing, and have several good young horses in the pipeline at Chantilly. “Alex Solis called me a few years ago to ask if I could have a mare or two for the Roth family,” said Bozo. “We are now partners on three exciting mares and we have eight for them at the farm. It has been a very enjoyable partnership and collaboration. The Roth are extremely enthusiastic, which is very important in our game, and they love and care for their horses. It is very easy to work with Alex, Jason and Madison [Scott].” “They have bought this foundation mare, Gold Round, who has given them so many good fillies it is incredible. At Monceaux, we now have at Golden Valentine, already the dam of Ancient Wisdom, who could be anything next year. We also have the sisters Everlasting, Golden, Golden Attitude, Golden Box and Luck. There is so much quality there; imagine the development of this family in the coming years. I have seen the progeny of them all, I can only be optimistic. They have quality, they are correct and a good mind.” Ancient Wisdom | Racingfotos.com There will be no more fillies from Gold Round; she has been retired as a broodmare, and now lives at the retirement farm Old Friends in Lexington, Kentucky. Everyone involved expects her daughter to be well-received at the December sale. “Golden Attitude is an absolute beauty and is by Redoute's Choice (Aus), one of Australia's most prolific sires and broodmare sires,” said Roth. “She embodies everything the market desires at this moment and possesses tremendous international appeal. We have kept the first three foals out of the mare and have high hopes for them. We know that collector's items like this don't go to market very often, but the best buyers in the world show up for them. We are excited to see who buys her, and hopefully, we can help one another going forward with pedigree updates.” The Roths have started to become something of a fixture in France, where they keep all of their European broodmares, and with high-profile sales in the Arqana sales ring. “We breed there,” said Roth, “so we're breeding specifically to race in France. My parents love it. My dad loves to go to Chantilly. He loves to go to the Arqana sale.” The Roths attended the Prix de Diane this year, where they were represented by Elusive Princess (Fr), who finished fifth before shipping to America to win the GIII Saratoga Oaks. “My dad came away saying, `We need to race more in France,' said Roth. “We've got a lot of broodmares there and foals and yearlings and 2-year-olds, and we're looking forward to racing more there.” Racing in France, she said, “is a totally different feel than the U.S. Not that it's not prestigious to win in the U.S.–it's amazing just to win a race–but when you win a race in France, it just feels different. You're competing against these prestigious families like the Niarchos family, or Wertheimer et Frère. When you can compete at that level and race at the top tracks, it says that you're doing something right. And that means a lot, because it's a hard game. To be successful at that level in France is a testament to the success of the stable. Oh, and the food and champagne are great…” she concluded with a laugh. Roth has the highest praise for the operation with which she entrusted with her European stock, Monceaux. “Henri is an amazing breeder, and an even more amazing person,” said Roth. “We're so lucky to have our horses on his farm. His land is amazing. The attention to detail, the skill of his whole team are incredible, and we share similar views. Wanting to develop our own families aligns with what LNJ is trying to do. We're just really, really lucky to have him on our team.” Roth won't be at the December sale to see Golden Attitude sell, but will be represented by Solis, and while she said she was confident it was the right time to sell her, she said it will still be difficult. “At the end of the day, we're breeders, and we're excited to sell her. It won't be easy, but we think it's the right time, and she'll do very well for another owner.” Roth, who has a Master's in Sports Business from New York University and who worked for the basketball teams the New York Knicks and New York Liberty before starting LNJ, now has over a decade of managing her own sports team under her belt. “Very little of what I learned in getting a Master's in Sports Business has translated over to horse racing,” she said with a laugh. “You can never prepare yourself to be involved in horse racing. I literally learn something every day. I know that's a cliche statement, but I can honestly say every day I am learning something new, because it's just so different.” “It is beyond fulfilling, and I felt it in a very different way this year. Going back to France after breeding Ancient Wisdom, the pride and honour I feel to have sold a sales topper at Arqana, which is just an amazing feat, but to see him perform and to breed a Group 1 winner in France for Godolphin, who took the risk to buy him, I feel a part of it. I'm there cheering him on. I feel as if I own him, even though I don't. But we're so invested in the whole Gold Round family. To me was, that was an outstanding moment for our family, an amazing moment for us, internationally for people to see that we breed a great horse and sell one.” The post At Deauville December, Golden Attitude Brings LNJ Foxwoods Full Circle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Standing in partnership with WinStar Farm, CHC Inc., Taylor Made Stallions, Mill Creek Farm and Fortune Farm, Grade I winner Americanrevolution (Constitution) will stand for a fee of $12,500 in his first year at stud at Rockridge Stud in Stillwater, New York. Bred in New York by leading breeders Fred W. Hertrich and John D. Fielding, the chestnut was the top 3-year-old of his generation in the state-bred ranks in 2021, winning the Empire Classic by nearly 12 lengths before validating favoritism in the GI Cigar Mile H. He was also second in the GII Stephen Foster S. and GI Jockey Club Gold Cup in his lone start over a mile and a quarter and retires with five wins from 12 starts for earnings of $1,286,810 while racing for WinStar and CHC. As previously announced, fellow Cigar Mile winner Mind Control (Stay Thirsty) will cover mares at $8,500 at Irish Hill/Dutchess View Stallions for 2024 as the property of IHDV Stallions, Waldorf Farm and Hidden Lake Farm. Slumber (GB) (Cacique {Ire}, $7,500), Tourist (Tiznow, $3,500), Al Khali (Medaglia d'Oro, $1,500) and Disco Partner (Disco Rico, private) round out the Rockridge roster. A special 'Brunch with a Champion' will be held Saturday, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for breeders to inspect Americanrevolution. The farm's annual stallion show and open house will be held Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 with a full buffet lunch to be served. A drawing for free seasons to each stallion will also be held at the end of the show (winners must be present to win). The post Grade I Winner Americanrevolution Anchors Rockridge Stallions for 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

If you are someone who always had the dream of owning a Thoroughbred racehorse and have room on your wall for a few coveted winner's circle photos, there are some important things to consider in order to maximize your experience and avoid some of the pratfalls that can leave a new owner's confidence crippled. As the Executive Director of the Minnesota Racehorse Engagement Project from 2019-2022, our team was able to direct over 300 first time owners into Thoroughbred racehorse ownership. The secret sauce in making this happen was providing a menu of options/opportunities that would appeal to a vast audience. We also took down a plethora of barriers to entry and answered hundreds of questions in the process including, “how much does a horse cost”. Let's start there. Investment One of the best things that has happened in Thoroughbred racehorse ownership in the past decade is that ownership isn't just for blue-blooded capitalists or celebrity chefs anymore. If you have a love for horses or horse racing and an extra $100 in your pocket, you can own a share in a Thoroughbred racehorse. Establishing an investment level that you are comfortable with is vital. The key to financial success in this business is longevity and a lot of luck. Being able to financially survive long enough until the “big horse” comes along–or be just fine even if he never does–should be the objective for any new owner coming into the game. There are partnerships that can offer you micro-shares for under $100, there are partnerships that will ask you to invest six figures, and there is everything in between. Some partnerships capitalize only once and have no additional bills or cash-calls. Others have an up-front capital investment and then you pay your ownership percentage of the bills each month. There is a certain attractiveness to the one-time investment which includes a cap on potential losses, yet the true ownership experience is one of getting checks and writing checks each month. The great thing is that these unique opportunities all exist, as well as attractive hybrids. Take some time to ponder what would be comfortable for you, carrying the knowledge that you can always get involved in other partnerships down the road if you find your first choice wasn't what you expected. The important thing is to invest enough to make it exciting, but never more than you can afford to lose. Entertainment Value Owning a Thoroughbred racehorse is a bucket-list item for most racing fans. When you take the first step and communicate to family and friends that you are thinking about buying a racehorse, be prepared to get hit with, “what a waste of money”, “what do you know about horses?” or other cynical cliches about how owning racehorses leads to certain financial ruin. To those comments, I would simply retort, “how much did that family vacation to Disney cost you?” Most people are comfortable spending thousands of dollars for vacations, season tickets to sporting events, golf memberships, or here in Minnesota, a boat. Yet isn't the entertainment value of owning a Thoroughbred racehorse greater than a three-day trek to stand in long lines and buy overpriced souvenirs? Consider the value of a summer visiting the stable area, watching morning workouts, feeding your horse carrots, inviting people to the racetrack, being in the paddock and cheering on your horse as it takes the lead and goes on to win in an upset? Most people don't even know that is available to them. Sharing these moments and memories has tremendous value and so do the people you will meet. Horse racing is a social game and ownership takes it to a new level. Partnerships offer you partners–people who are like-minded, love the game, and understand there is something special in these equestrian athletes. They are like you. You will also meet the trainers, jockeys and the people that care for and race your horse. These are some of the most interesting people on the planet and as an owner/partner, you will now be part of this wonderful ecosystem. Shared stories, shared pictures, shared victory toasts are what you are really investing in. The fact that you can actually make money on top of that makes ownership very appealing. The entertainment value is your true return on investment, and it can be tax deductible. Taxes Owning a Thoroughbred racehorse can offer you several tax advantages, if executed properly. When looking at a partnership in which to become involved, you need to ask how they handle the tax issue with their partners. Some micro-share opportunities aren't actual ownership, but entertainment clubs where there are no tax advantages or consequences. Most partnerships will handle all the tax requirements of the partnership and either issue you an annual K1 partnership tax form or a simple 1099 for your portion of the revenue, leaving you to report your expenses separately. If operated like a true business, (Hobby Loss Challenge Article) your involvement will open doors to depreciation deductions, travel deductions, related research costs, etc. that will all help offset other income you report. There are professional equine tax and accounting individuals and groups that the partnership can refer you to, or you can find through simple Google searches. Follow Along The multitude of factors to consider prior to embarking on Thoroughbred racehorse ownership can often feel like handicapping the Breeders' Cup card. It can seem overwhelming. Yet, I can attest, it is not as complicated as you might guess, and you will learn along the way. Thoroughbred Daily News is working to highlight partnership opportunities for prospective owners and bring you information to help you make a better decision on the partnership that may be right for you. In our next article, I will discuss the value of owning 5% or more of a horse, claiming partnerships vs. younger-horse partnerships, education opportunities with partnerships, the geography of partnerships and one recent subject growing in importance to new prospective owners, aftercare. If you manage a partnership, we hope you will support this effort to reach new owners by sponsoring this series or advertising on our Partnership Page. If you are thinking about Thoroughbred ownership and have specific questions or subjects you would like to address, feel free to reach out to me via X @RacingHorseshoe. 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Promising stayer Tommy (NZ) (Telperion) ended a lengthy campaign on the best-possible note by winning the 2100-metre Benchmark 70 on Wednesday afternoon at Sandown Lakeside. After a disappointing effort at Flemington when up in grade during Cup Week, co-trainer Calvin McEvoy said it was pleasing to see the five-year-old tough it out after being challenged by a brave Speranzoso (Siyouni). “I didn’t like watching it,” admitted McEvoy, who trains in partnership with his father Tony. “Very tactically ran race as we’d expect … leading to the turn I thought he had the race then Clayton’s (Douglas) horse really rallied and it was a bit of a ding-dong duel down the straight.” The win was Tommy’s fourth from just 10 starts and McEvoy said he hopes the MyRacehorse-owned galloper will be capable of contesting some nice staying races next year. “I think our horse is still working it out, I think there’s a lot more there,” he said. “I think he’s done a great job this prep, (he’s) been in quite a long time so we’ll just sit down and maybe back off him now and come back next time but he’s a nice bright stayer for the future.” View the full article

The lucrative prizemoney purse for The Ingham has swayed connections of Detonator Jack (NZ) (Jakkalberry) to keep him in Sydney for the A$2 million summer centrepiece. A brilliant winner of The Gong at Kembla Grange last Saturday, Detonator Jack was being considered for a start for the A$500,000 Ballarat Cup (2000m) as several of his owners live in the region. However, managing owner Darren Dance of Australian Thoroughbred Bloodstock confirmed on Wednesday that the decision had been made to run Detonator Jack in The Ingham (1600m) at Randwick on Saturday week. “The decision for his next run, whether to go to Ballarat for the Cup for half a million (dollars), or go to The Ingham for A$2 million, it’s just a no contest,” Dance told RadioTAB Australia. “New South Wales prizemoney is unbelievable, that’s why he’s up there.” Detonator Jack has banked A$580,000 for his victory in The Gong while the Ingham boasts a A$1.155 million cheque to the winner. It also carries a ballot exemption for the Gr.1 Doncaster Mile in the autumn, and Dance admits that is an added attraction and a possible option for the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Detonator Jack should he win. “Whoever wins that race I think it’s ballot free for the Doncaster,” Dance said. “If that’s true, you’d be thinking about, do we roll the dice that way? We will sit down with Ciaron (Maher) after the Ingham and work out what’s best for the horse.” Detonator Jack had filled the placings in three of his four starts prior to The Gong before responding to the addition of blinkers and a rain-affected track with a brilliant display. His benchmark rating has risen six points as a result, and while that will equate to him landing higher in the handicaps for his next start, Dance believes the horse is genuine and will be hard to beat again. He is a $4.50 favourite for The Ingham in pre-nomination markets, ahead of Gong third placegetter Osipenko (Pierro) at $6. View the full article

Up The Anti will seek black-type success in Thursday’s Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) A successful first campaign will draw to a close on Thursday for future Group One hope Up The Anti when the promising three-year-old is stepped up in grade on his home track at Otaki. His form against lesser opposition suggests he’s more than capable of making his mark in stronger company and can prove that point in the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m). A well-related son of Divine Prophet, Up The Anti will spearhead a strong team for trainers Johno Benner and Hollie Wynyard at their local fixture. “He hasn’t done a lot wrong and is a no-nonsense horse who puts himself on the pace and he has a little Derby (Group 1, 2400m) feel about him,” Benner said. With that in mind, Up The Anti is likely to head for the spelling paddock after Thursday’s assignment. “It’s probably his grand final for this preparation and he can have a couple of weeks on the grass and then hopefully set him for the Derby,” Benner said. Raced by breeders John and Di Bowbyes, Up The Anti is the first foal of the Group 2 Auckland Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) winner Bisou Bisou and has put together the tidy record of two wins from four appearances. “He’s probably the pace in the race and he gives 100 per cent and should give the race a good shake,” Benner said. Up The Anti is coming off a last-start success at Trentham and Matthew Cameron will again guide his fortunes. Younger stablemate Full Force also looms a strong debut chance off the back of three trial wins. Ryan Elliot rode him in his latest appearance in a 900m heat at Taupo and he will take the reins on the son of Cosmic Force. “He has done nothing wrong in his trials and looks to have a fair bit of ability,” Benner said. “You never really know with these two-year-olds what you are running against until after the fact, but we’re happy with him. He gets away quickly and will make his own luck.” Pride Of Aspen and Colorado Silver will step out are considered genuine future black type contenders. The former will benefit from Lily Sutherland’s two-kilogram claim and the Pride Of Dubai mare has had two trial outings to ready her for her return. “She’ll be charging late and she’s got a good course record and first-up stats,” Benner said. Three of Pride Of Aspen’s four wins have been posted on the track and she’s also been successful three times off a break. Colorado Silver, another of Cameron’s mounts, had no luck when she was unplaced when she resumed during the Hawke’s Bay carnival. “She was knocked from to pillar to post and we had to regroup after that. She shows a lot at home and she’s ready, but has a sticky gate to overcome,” Benner said. The stable will also be represented by Bent Out Of Shape and Head First. The former has the benefit of race day experience after his runner-up finish at the first time of asking at Tauherenikau earlier this month while Head First placed in her only trial ahead of her debut. More horse racing news View the full article

Geriatrix will contest the Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Explosive finishes are becoming a habit for Geriatrix, and co-trainer Andrew Scott is hopeful the eye-catching colt can produce another in Thursday’s Group 3 Wellington Stakes (1600m) at Otaki. The son of Almanzor was an impressive maiden victor at Taupo in October and recorded the fastest 600m sectional of the entire Pukekohe meeting last-start when scorching into second behind Otaki race-rival Antrim Coast. “We went to Pukekohe and he still raced with inexperience, but his final 600m was very pleasing in the way he quickened home and hit the line,” Scott said. “It gave us some confidence that he’s looking for further now. While tomorrow’s another step up for him, we’ve got good confidence that he can continue going the right way. “We’re hoping he can settle well. He’s got to learn to travel and come on from there.” Geriatrix is a +170 favourite with horse racing bookmakers for Thursday’s feature, ahead of Antrim Coast at +320 and Zabmanzor at +400. Scott and training partner Lance O’Sullivan have enjoyed a fruitful opening quarter of the season with their three-year-old cohort, including claiming a prized victory in the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) with Molly Bloom. The impressive daughter of Ace High is one of 17 early nominations by Wexford for the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m) in January at Trentham, which Scott noted is a key target for her promising stablemate Geriatrix. “Being a colt, a Group One mile is certainly something we’d like to target with him and we’d look to get him through tomorrow before hatching a plan towards the Levin Classic,” he said. Earlier in the Otaki undercard, three-year-old gelding Smokeshow will carry the feature race sponsor Lib Petagna of Elsdon Park’s colours. A trio of trial victories were followed by a runner-up performance on debut in behind a short-priced favourite in Shoes, who contests black-type on Saturday in the Listed O’Leary Fillies Stakes (1340m) at Wanganui. “Smokeshow is another horse that’s just taking a wee while to get his confidence, and he came home well in the finish there last start,” Scott said. “Another trip away will certainly aid his learning, so he should race well. We’re just keeping him at the six furlongs where we think he should be very competitive.” More horse racing news View the full article

What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Friday, December 1, 2023 First Race 3:15pm ACST Visit Dabble There will be 40 runners on deck when the Darwin Turf Club hosts a terrific five-race meeting at Fannie Bay on Friday. There are plenty of chances in each race, which will make it a tough day for punters. The feature race is a $24,500 handicap over 1200m where most of the 10 accepted runners are capable of saluting. The second heat of the Lightning Wet Season Series will also take place. By Tuesday, 16mm had fallen in the Top End since the last meeting on November 18, with showers and thunderstorms predicted for the rest of the week. Come Friday, the forecast is for partly cloudy conditions with a 70 per cent chance of rain and a top temperature of 34C. The rail will be in the true position and Fannie Bay will be a good dirt surface. BEST BET: AMERICAN JAZZ This four-year-old gelding brought decent form to Darwin despite failing to win a race in seven starts in Queensland from 1350–1800m. A first-up sixth in a 1300m maiden at Fannie Bay in July was not encouraging, but since then the son of American Pharoah has won three straight. After a 12-length romp back over 1300m in August, he put in two strong showings over the mile — the same trip he faces this weekend. While he goes up in grade, he has a good gate and drops 3.5kg in a five-horse field. Vallabar, The Albion and Influential Jack won’t lie down, but American Jazz will take some stopping. Best Bet Race 1 – #3 American Jazz (1) 4yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (55kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: FLY NICE This four-year-old mare has had two starts in the Top End for a third when 0.4 lengths adrift over 1000m on October 21 before a last-start third when 4.5 lengths behind Patriotic King over 1100m on November 7. Before arriving in the NT, Fly Nice had 11 starts in Victoria and one start at Randwick, with her one and only win coming in a 1000m Moe maiden in June last year. Nevertheless, Fly Nice is without question a major player in this Class 2 race over 1200m, as most of her key rivals will lump heavy weights. Next Best Race 3 – #8 Fly Nice (3) 4yo Mare | T: Phil Cole | J: Emma Lines (a2) (55kg) Bet with Unibet BEST VALUE: CIELO D’ORO This son of Medaglia D’Oro returns to action after a last-start fourth behind Early Crow in the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) in August during the Darwin Cup Carnival. Since arriving from the Ben & JD Hayes stable from Victoria, the seven-year-old gelding has had 12 Fannie Bay starts and has never missed the top four. Cielo D’Oro has had two wins over 1100m and one over 1000m, and although he has yet to win over 1200m, it’s hard to fault his first-up record of three wins from seven attempts. As an early $6.50 quote with top racing bookmakers, he must be respected. Best Value Race 4 – #4 Cielo D’Oro 7yo Gelding | T: Phil Cole | J: Aaron Sweeney (58kg) +200 with Bet365 Darwin Friday quaddie tips – 1/12/2023 Darwin quadrella selections Friday, December 1, 2023 2-3-4 1-3-8 1-4-5-6-9 1-2-5 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Sindacato will contest the Wanganui Motors And The Dyke Family 1600 on Saturday. Photo: Peter Rubery (Race Images Palmerston North) Sindacato has some unfinished business in the Stella Artois 1500 Championship Final (1500m) and he will be looking to rectify that at Pukekohe next month. The now eight-year-old gelding ran third in the race two years ago for trainer Roydon Bergerson before heading to Sydney for a 12 month stint. He has returned to the care of the Awapuni conditioner and will attempt to seal his spot in the race when he heads to Wanganui on Saturday. The son of Per Incanto posted a first-up win for Bergerson in April and slightly disappointed with his return this prep with two sixth placed results at Hastings. He subsequently trialled at Foxton on Tuesday, winning his 1200m heat over stablemate Town Cryer and Bergerson believes his charge his spot on for his weekend assignment. “He has always shown us a lot,” Bergerson said. “His last two runs have been a bit battling but he just needs to get his foot in the ground, if it moves around on him he is not the same horse. “He trialled well yesterday (Tuesday) and he was full of himself this morning. He pulled up very well. “He should run really well on Saturday. He has got a tricky draw (13) but we have got a good jockey (Johnathan Parkes), so he will work it out.” Sindacato will be joined in the race by stablemate Sweetjineen. “She pulled up with a bruised heel after her last start. She was taken on the whole way and dropped out in the last furlong,” Bergerson said. “She has trained on really well and looks amazing. They are both good chances.” Bergerson is also looking forward to three-year-old gelding Vee Vee having his second career start after running fourth on debut at Otaki earlier this month. “I really like the horse,” he said. “He will probably start showing a lot more when he gets up to a mile or further. I think he has got a good pedigree that says he will stay. He is a very nice horse.” Great Escape will represent the stable in the Listed The O’Leary’s Fillies Stakes (1340m) and Bergerson is hoping to snare black-type for owner-breeder Goodwood Stud. “We will have a throw at the stumps, she is a nice enough filly,” he said. “I thought her run was good the other day, she hit the line strongly. She is a nice filly going forward. “It is a tough field, but we are chasing black-type because the stud owns her. She will be a valuable filly if she can run in the first three. “She has got a good draw (2) and a good rider, no one rides Wanganui like Lisa Allpress.” Rounding out Roydon’s Wanganui team will be Perfect Turn and Rheneas. “It will be Rheneas’ first-up run since he won on the poly,” Bergerson said. “He trialled up okay the other day and his work has been good since. He has just got a tricky draw (14), that is the trouble. We have taken three-kilos off his back (with apprentice jockey Jim Chung’s claim), which is a bit of a help. “With Perfect Turn, it is not ideal to go straight up to 2000m but we trialled him yesterday to help him get that little bit of extra fitness. I was hoping for a really good draw because he can jump and land on the speed and would be hard to beat, but he has got a bad draw (15).” While looking forward to Saturday, Bergerson has a more immediate target at Otaki on Thursday where two-year-old filly Vitaci will make her debut. “She has got a lot of talent but hasn’t really got the head to control it at the moment,” Bergerson said. “We took her to the trials and she was a little bit erratic and ran wide on the corner and got a bit lost. We took her back to the jumpouts at Levin a couple of weeks ago and she couldn’t have been more impressive, she won by 10 lengths. “If she can put it all together tomorrow, she will run really well.” More horse racing news View the full article

Junko is a Group 1 winner in Germany. With a total of 18 runners spread across the past 24 editions of the Hong Kong International Races, master trainer Andre Fabre has been one of Europe’s most consistent supporters of the meeting. His two winners have both come over 2400 metres in the Group 1 Hong Kong Vase and he sends a strong contender this year in Group 1 Grosser Preis von Bayern (2400m) winner Junko, who carries the colours of Alain and Gerard Wertheimer; most famously associated with the mighty Goldikova, and one of the most successful owner-breeder operations in France, stretching back three generations to the 1950s. Fabre also saddles Group 1 Hong Kong Mile (1600m) contender in Godolphin’s Tribalist, who tuned up for his meeting with Golden Sixty and California Spangle with a cosy success at Saint-Cloud in mid-November. “They had very good ‘prep’ races and in many ways a good racing calendar,” says Fabre. “They are both racing fit and I’m very happy with them. “The races in Hong Kong are getting more and more difficult to win.” Indeed, European success has been rare enough at Sha Tin in early December since Fabre sent out Flintshire to win the 2014 Hong Kong Vase, with only Aidan O’Brien’s three wins in the same race – courtesy of Highland Reel (2015 and 2017) and Mogul (2020) – to show from the past 32 individual Group 1s on the card. Fabre has still been particularly dangerous in the Hong Kong Vase since 2014, with Flintshire, Talismanic and Botanik all finishing second, while future Arc hero Waldgeist was a somewhat unlucky fifth in 2018. History alone dictates that Junko will carry plenty of respect, having first tasted international travel when sixth in the Group 1 Dubai Turf (1800m) in March, before stepping up to 2400m for the first time in the Group 1 Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud. “The good thing is that he is now proven over a mile and a half (2400m),” says Fabre, who also took the Vase in 1999 with his first Hong Kong runner, Borgia “Before he was running over a shorter distance but he’s proved that he stays well. That will help him, as will a good pace.” Maxime Guyon was the winning rider aboard Flintshire in 2014 and heads to Hong Kong off the back of a third champion jockeys’ crown in France. Guyon missed the ride in Germany as he was riding for the Wertheimers at the Breeders’ Cup in California. The Hong Kong Mile has been a private battle between the home team and Japanese-trained horses since Godolphin’s Firebreak stormed home under Frankie Dettori in 2004, while Tribalist will be only a third runner for Fabre in the 1600m event. Tribalist has proved hard to stop under front-running tactics at left-handed Saint-Cloud, but has winning form on good to soft ground and going at right-handed Chantilly. “My only concern is it’s 100 yards too far,” says Fabre of Tribalist. “He’s more of a seven-furlong (1400m) horse than a miler (1600m) when there is a strong pace. “But he is a horse with a big heart and if you look closely at his form, he is close to the best milers in Europe. He’s tied in with Facteur Cheval and he’s able to win a Group 1 for sure.” Few trainers have been as dominant in their own country as Fabre, while at the same time forging a worldwide reputation for Group 1 success. Sha Tin has been far from immune to his perennial excellence and, in Junko and Tribalist, he returns for the 2023 Hong Kong International Races with a duo that none of their rivals will dare underestimate. More horse racing news View the full article

Vow And Declare will be seeking back-to-back Zipping Classic victories on Saturday afternoon. (Photo: Scott Barbour/Racing Photos) The Group 2 Zipping Classic will headline the final day of the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with 11 stayers accepting for the $750,000 feature over 2400m. The reigning champion, Vow And Declare (+450), will carry the number one saddlecloth as he attempts to win back-to-back Zipping Classics and join the likes of Sound, The Taj Mahal, Zipping and Second Wind to win the race multiple times. After finishing second in the Group 1 Might And Power Stakes and Group 2 Moonee Valley Cup before running ninth in the Melbourne Cup, it is clear to see that the Danny O’Brien-trained stayer enters this year’s edition of the race in better form than last year. Coming off a dominant win in the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Flemington during Cup week, Muramasa has opened as a +380 favourite with online bookmakers as he seeks a fourth consecutive win. The Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained galloper has only had 10 starts, but he is already a multiple Group 3 winner and will be looking to upstage his more seasoned rivals on Saturday. Deny Knowledge (+400) from the Michael Kent yard was another strong performer during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, leading all the way to take out the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes. The daughter of Pride Of Dubai will be the only mare lining up in the Caulfield feature, and after drawing barrier one, she appears to be the likely leader. Duke De Sessa (+450) was well beaten by the race favourite in the Queen Elizabeth, while Heutor (+500) finished seventh, beaten by 2.85 lengths, in the Group 1 VRC Champions Stakes. Although the Zipping Classic will be the highlight, the Group 2 Sandown Guineas, Group 3 Summoned Stakes, Group 3 Kevin Heffernan Stakes and Group 3 Eclipse Stakes will also feature on the massive 10-race program at Caulfield Racecourse. 2023 Zipping Classic Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Vow And Declare Danny O’Brien Billy Egan 6 59kg 2 Huetor Peter & Paul Snowden Damian Lane 5 59kg 3 Amade Phillip Stokes Zac Spain 11 59kg 4 Military Mission Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jye McNeil 10 59kg 5 Bankers Choice Mike Moroney John Allen 7 59kg 6 Serpentine Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Michael Dee 9 59kg 7 Duke De Sessa Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Mark Zahra 2 59kg 8 Port Philip Julius Sandhu Jamie Mott 3 59kg 9 Shock ‘Em Ova Alex Rae Craig Williams 8 59kg 10 Muramasa Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Daniel Moor 4 58kg 11 Deny Knowledge Michael Kent Jamie Kah 1 57kg More horse racing news View the full article

What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Friday, December 1, 2023 First Race 3:20pm AEDT Visit Dabble Twilight racing heads to Randwick on Friday afternoon, with a competitive seven-race program set to take place on the Kensington circuit. The rail is out +4m for the meeting, and with scattered showers predicted in the lead-up, the current Soft 7 rating will likely hold. The opening event is set to get underway at 3:20pm AEDT. Best Bet: Duke Of Lancaster Duke Of Lancaster appears ready to peak third-up into the campaign for the Chris Waller barn. The son of Pierro finished off best behind the impressive Rockola on November 22 at Warwick Farm, producing the strongest closing sectionals outside of the winner. The margin back to third was significant, and with the three-year-old now gaining the services of Nash Rawiller, watch for Duke Of Lancaster to be charging down the centre of the course late. Best Bet Race 2 – #1 Duke Of Lancaster (5) 3yo Colt | T: Chris Waller | J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best: Louisville Louisville was an impressive winner when resuming at Canterbury on November 17 and looks primed to make it back-to-back wins. The gelding by Redwood powered over the top of his rivals over an unsuitable trip, proving far too classy for BM72 company in the process. He stays in the same grade for this 1400m affair, and with a similar setup to last start, there is no reason Louisville can’t replicate his first-up performance. Next Best Race 5 – #4 Louisville (5) 5yo Gelding | T: Chris Waller | J: Nash Rawiller (60kg) Bet with Neds Next Best Again: Miss Emma Miss Emma is making steady improvement heading into start six, posting two solid minor placings so far in this preparation. She chased gamely in her latest effort at Canterbury on November 17 behind Power Ballad but ran out of time over the 1100m journey. The daughter of All Too Hard will appreciate getting to the 1300m for the first time, and with Tommy Berry given plenty of options from barrier three, Miss Emma should be right in this. Next Best Again Race 1 – #7 Miss Emma (3) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Tommy Berry (57.5kg) Bet with Unibet Kensington Friday quaddie tips – 1/12/2023 Randwick Kensington quadrella selections Friday, December 1, 2023 2-3-4-9 2-4 1-2-5-8 1-2-3-4 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

What 2023 Winterbottom Stakes Where Ascot Racecourse – 71 Grandstand Rd, Ascot WA 6104 When Saturday, December 2, 2023 Prizemoney $1,500,000 Distance 1200m Conditions Weight For Age 2022 winner Paulele (15) | T: James Cummings | J: Ben Melham (58.5kg) Visit Dabble The 72nd edition of the Winterbottom Stakes will be run and won this Saturday afternoon at Perth’s Ascot Racecourse. Interestingly, 10 of the last 15 editions of the Winterbottom Stakes have been won by horses hailing from outside Western Australia; however, only three interstate runners have accepted for the $1.5 million contest this year, so there is a strong chance that a local hope can secure victory. 2023 Winterbottom Stakes odds After claiming the inaugural edition of The Quokka at this track and trip earlier this year, the Bjorn Baker-trained Overpass has opened as a clear favourite at +170 with online bookmakers. Joining Overpass at the top of the market is another interstate runner, Triple Missile (+500), who has been plying his trade in Victoria during the spring. The other two runners in single figures are the two three-year-olds at the bottom of the weights: Ripcord (+600) and Oscars Fortune (+850). 2023 Winterbottom Stakes speed map There appears to be an abundance of speed in the 2023 Winterbottom Stakes, with the likes of Savatoxl, Phanta and Oscar’s Fortune expected to go with Overpass, who will attempt to adopt similar front-running tactics to his Quokka success. Red Can Man, Snowdome and Man Crush will push forward to settle behind the leading quartet. The swoopers will be Laverrod, Triple Missile, Ripcord and My Bella Mae, and they will be hoping the leaders set a solid enough tempo to allow them to finish off strongly. Continue reading for HorseBetting’s top selections and $100 betting strategy for the 2023 Winterbottom Stakes. 2023 Winterbottom Stakes preview & form Overpass brings top form into this contest through the Group 2 Shorts and The Everest, and his four-length defeat in Australia’s richest race stands out like a sore thumb in this field. The son of Vancouver has been to the track and distance once for a win in the $4 million Quokka, where he appeared to be beaten on the home turn but kicked back to take the lead with 200m to go and just held on from a fast-finishing Amelia’s Jewel. If Overpass shows the same tenacity on Saturday, the +170 on offer with top betting sites will look like a steal post-race. Although Oscar’s Fortune tasted defeat for the first time in his career in the Placid Ark Stakes, it took a massive effort from Ripcord to fly home down the outside and nab him in the final strides. After drawing barrier 13, the son of Rich Enuff should be able to follow Overpass across the front of the field to settle outside the leader. William Pike will attempt to up the ante and use the light weight to his advantage, but Oscar’s Fortune may feel the pinch late in his Group 1 debut. Lindsey Smith has engaged Damien Oliver on Triple Missile, who will be seeking his first Group victory in his maiden start at the top level. The six-year-old gelding, who started his career in Western Australia, has a very good record at the track (7:4-1-0) and has four wins from 11 starts at 1200m. However, barrier one is not a positive for this son of Smart Missile, as he will more than likely settle near last on the fence and will need a lot of luck in the home straight. Ripcord couldn’t have been more impressive in the Placid Ark Stakes, where he made up several lengths on Oscar’s Fortune to claim the second win of his career. The explosive finish was something that had to be seen to be believed, and it was reminiscent of Chautauqua in his prime. Luke Fernie and his team were very happy to draw barrier seven, which should allow Ripcord settle closer to midfield, but he would have to produce another career peak to take out this contest. 2023 Winterbottom Stakes selections & best bets Selections: 1 OVERPASS 16 OSCAR’S FORTUNE 8 TRIPLE MISSILE 15 RIPCORD $100 betting strategy $100 win Overpass (#1) @ +170 with Betfair More horse racing tips View the full article

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Romantic Warrior (middle) hits the line at Sha Tin. Having returned home to Hong Kong after his heroic win in the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) in Australia last month, Romantic Warrior will chase consecutive wins in the HK$36 million Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m) on December 10 at Sha Tin. Pouncing to last-gasp victory at Moonee Valley in October, Romantic Warrior created history as Hong Kong’s first Cox Plate triumphant. He makes his first appearance since then at Sunday week’s HK$118 million Hong Kong International Races. A graduate of the Hong Kong International Sale, a top six finish for Romantic Warrior in the Hong Kong Cup would see the five-year-old by Acclamation become Hong Kong’s third horse to reach HK$100 million in prize money after only Golden Sixty (HK$147.93 million) and Beauty Generation (HK$106.23 million). Lengthening under jockey James McDonald this morning (Tuesday, November 28) at Sha Tin, Romantic Warrior finished first in a turf trial over the mile, with stablemate Helene Feeling crossing the line second, while Golden Sixty was third. Both trainer Danny Shum and McDonald were satisfied with Romantic Warrior’s effort. “He needed the trial because he’s been quarantined. He did some work but he needed that. It was a very positive report from James McDonald – he said that he trialled good but that he did need it. “He’ll have one or two more turf gallops now to enhance his condition,” Shum said. Romantic Warrior is an 11-time winner from 16 starts. He is a four-time Group 1 winner in Hong Kong and Australia. He also claimed 2022’s Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m). “I’m happy with him – he’s always good, easy to train and he’s a happy horse. He does everything right,” Shum said. The locally rated 130-rater faces no shortage of opposition. The best of Hong Kong line-up against Romantic Warrior, led by the Group 2-winning Straight Arron, while five international runners feature from Japan, Ireland and France. Prognosis, Rousham Park and Hishi Iguazu are included for Japan, while Aidan O’Brien fields Luxembourg. Patrice Cottier saddles the Group 1-placed Horizon Dore for France. Looking ahead to Wednesday night’s eight-race fixture at Happy Valley, jockey Jerry Chau has a formidable hand with seven rides, including the Shum-trained Exuberant. Chau steps away from barrier 11 of 12 aboard Exuberant in tomorrow night’s feature. “I don’t mind what he’s drawn. I think he’s better with an outside draw because he needs to have more room to let him turn up his speed,” Chau said. Chau will aim to guide the impressive Chill Chibi to his fourth straight win. The Wrote gelding is a three-time victor from four starts in Hong Kong and boasts a rating of 78. “Last time he was pretty impressive. He couldn’t catch up in the early stages with a fast pace but he began to pick up in the middle stage and in the straight he showed his turn of foot,” Chau said. The four-year-old is eligible for the 2024 Four-Year-Old Classic Series for Shum, should his progression maintain. Chau also rides Eight Trigrams, Kasa Papa, Mighty Star, Easy Snip and Son Pak Fu. More horse racing news View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Summoned Stakes Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023 Location: Caulfield Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $160,000 Distance: 1500m The Summoned Stakes is a group 3 race that is held at Caulfield Racecourse and is run for mares under set weight and penalty conditions, with a prize pool of $160,000. Since the inaugural running of the Summoned Stakes in 1995, the race has been run over 1500m and 1600m; however, since 2021 it has been run over 1600m. The Summoned Stakes was classified as a Listed race from 1995 until 2012, but was upgraded to Group 3 level from 2013 onwards. Notable winners of the Summoned Stakes include My Whisper (2022), Steinem (2021), Silent Sedition (2016), Solicit (2015), Politeness (2014), Rose Of Dane (1999), Vonanne (1997), Tolanda (1995). 2023 Summoned Stakes betting odds 2023 2023 Summoned Stakes odds are unavailable, but they should be released in the coming days. Best Summoned Stakes bookmakers All of our top horse betting sites have markets for the Summoned Stakes. Most of the Melbourne Spring Carnival races have markets opened well in advance and the Group 3 Summoned Stakes is no exception. Generally Summoned Stakes bookmakers will have an Android app and an iOS app available to their customers. Latest Summoned Stakes News Zipping Classic attracts quality field of stayers Australia horse racing news 2 hours ago The Group 2 Zipping Classic will headline the massive 10-race program out of Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday afternoon … Read More My Whisper claims Group 3 Summoned Stakes Australia horse racing news 1 year ago My Whisper for Peter & Paul Snowden and Mark Zahra has taken out the Group 3 Summoned Stakes in the … Read More Missile Mantra explosive in first-up success Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Appreciating racing against four opponents, Missile Mantra has made an impressive racing return taking out the Neds Filter Form Handicap … Read More Jamaican Rain leads throughout at Sandown Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jamaican Rain has defied the opposition up the Sandown straight to land the Group Three Summoned Stakes … Read More Barend Vorster makes first trip to Sandown Australia horse racing news 4 years ago South Australian-based jockey Barend Vorster travels to Sandown for the first time for six rides including Jentico for Tony and … Read More Summoned Stakes the spring aim for Vanuatu Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Trainer Grahame Begg has aimed lightly raced Vanuatu at the Group Three Summoned Stakes and believes the mare heads into … Read More 2023 Summoned Stakes Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Revolutionary Miss Peter & Paul Snowden Michael Dee 10 59kg 2 Zennzella Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Mark Zahra 4 59kg 3 Thalassophile Chris Waller TBC 5 58kg 4 Frumos Chris Waller TBC 3 58kg 5 Wollombi Peter & Paul Snowden Jamie Kah 2 58kg 6 Picaroon Tom Dabernig Blaike McDougall 9 56kg 7 Lady Jones Stephen Brown Harry Coffey 1 56kg 8 Forbidden City Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman Billy Egan 8 56kg 9 The Maggstar Tetyana Furdetska Daniel Stackhouse 7 56kg 10 Longtimedreaming Paul Preusker Declan Bates 6 56kg 11 Kind Gesture Michael Kent Craig Williams 11 56kg Previous Summoned Stakes Field 2022 Summoned Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Mirra Vision Peter & Paul Snowden Blake Shinn 16 58kg 2 Belle Plaisir Tony & Calvin McEvoy Dean Holland 8 58kg 3 My Whisper Peter & Paul Snowden Mark Zahra 6 58kg 4 Paul’s Regret Peter Chow Jarrod Fry 1 57kg 5 Mac ‘N’ Cheese Tony & Calvin McEvoy Jamie Mott 9 57kg 6 Chaleise John O’Shea John Allen 3 56kg 7 Toregene Matthew Williams Dean Yendall 13 56kg 8 Roots Chris Waller Michael Dee 7 56kg 9 Another Award Leon Macdonald & Andrew Gluyas Craig Newitt 12 56kg 10 Sur La Mer Chris Waller Damien Thornton 14 56kg 11 Saigon Chris Waller Craig Williams 2 56kg 12 Adele Amour John Sadler Zac Spain 11 56kg 13 See Marie Peter Moody Linda Meech 15 56kg 14 Cliff’s Art Matthew Smith Jordan Childs 4 56kg 15 Deny Knowledge Michael Kent Josh Richards 10 56kg 16 Mere Fancy John McArdle Daniel Moor 5 56kg 2022 Summoned Stakes result ummon 1st – My Whisper (+500) 2nd – Toregene (+150) 3rd – Cliff’s Art (+200) Recent Summoned Stakes results 2022: My Whisper claims Group 3 Summoned Stakes My Whisper (+500), for Peter & Paul Snowden and jockey Mark Zahra, has taken out the 2022 Group 3 Summoned Stakes in the last race of the day at Caulfield on Zipping Classic Day. Toregene (+600) and Deny Knowledge (+2500) chose to take up the lead together and when they hit the lead they scooted along at a very quick tempo, which set the race up for a swooper like My Whisper to storm home down the outside late, beating home the brave Toregene and Cliff’s Art (+700), who ran home from the back with the winner. 2021: Steinem fights back to claim Summoned Stakes Steinem (+160) broke through for her maiden black-type victory by claiming the 2021 Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Caulfield. After taking the lead at the 300m mark, Quantum Mechanic (+600) went with her and the two of them battled it out down the home straight. Although the winner was headed with 100m to go, she kicked back on the inside to record a slender win in the final strides. 2020: Missile Mantra noses out Tricky Gal Missile Mantra (+280) took out the Group 3 Summoned Stakes in a driving finish, just nosing out Tricky Gal (+450) in the final stride. The daughter of Smart Missile stormed up to the leader from the outside of the field and appeared as though she would run straight past her. However, the leader went with her and they battled it out down the Sandown straight, with the Peter & Paul Snowden mare getting the better of the Matthew Smith-trained mare. 2019: Jamaican Rain leads all the way in Summoned Stakes Linda Meech produced a 10 out of 10 front-running ride on Jamaican Rain (+1100) to hold on and claim the Group 3 Summoned Stakes at Sandown. After leading the field into the home straight, Meech allowed her mount to roll into the straight before pushing the button at the 300m mark. Victory Kingdom (+2500), Sweet Scandal (+400) and One More Try (+700) all challenged in the final 100m, but the leader packed too many punches and held on in a four-horse photo finish. Summoned Stakes winners Summoned Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 My Whisper Mark Zahra Peter & Paul Snowden 2021 Steinem Jye McNeil Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 2020 Missile Mantra John Allen Peter & Paul Snowden 2019 Jamaican Rain Linda Meech Richard Laming 2018 I’m A Princess Damian Lane Tony McEvoy 2017 Long Time Ago Kerrin McEvoy Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott 2016 Silent Sedition Craig Williams Andrew Noblet 2015 Solicit Kerrin McEvoy Gerald Ryan 2014 Politenes Nicholas Hall Robert Smerdon 2013 Floria Craig Newitt Peter Moody 2012 Cabernet Michael Rodd Matthew Smith 2011 Hi Belle Craig Williams John Gunning 2010 Happy Hippy Craig Newitt John Thompson 2009 Dane Julia Dwayne Dunn Lee Freedman 2008 Bernicia Kerrin McEvoy Guy Walter 2007 Zip Baby Zip Kerrin McEvoy Byron Cozamanis 2006 Hasta La Ciao Ciao Greg Childs Roger James 2005 Umber Matt Pumpa Kelvin Smith 2004 Tully Bellotto Stephen Baster Ross McDonald 2003 Irongail Damien Oliver John O’Shea 2002 Bridal Hill Steven Arnold Gerald Ryan 2001 Paris Heartbeat Damien Oliver Gerald Ryan 2000 It’s Platonic Leith Innes Graham Richardson Summoned Stakes winners pre-2000 Summoned Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Rose Of Dane 1998 Cannyanna 1997 Vonanne 1996 Innocent Affair 1995 Tolanda View the full article

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