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What Pakenham Races Where Southside Racing Pakenham – 420 Nar Nar Goon – Longwarry Rd, Tynong VIC 3810 When Monday, August 18, 2025 First Race 1pm AEST Visit Dabble Pakenham’s all‑weather track hosts an eight‑race card on Monday, August 18, 2025. The first event jumps at 1:00pm AEST, while the last is set for 4:30pm AEST. Showers are forecast, but the all‑weather should ensure fair footing throughout. Best Bet at Pakenham: Super Solar Super Solar is absolutely airborne and looks superbly placed to go on with it. He was a dominant winner over this track/trip last start back and can continue his impressive form this campaign. Back on the Pakenham poly, an inside alley should let Nadia Daniels land behind the speed and peel into the race on the bend. He owns the best recent figures in the race, thrives on the synthetic, and meets several rivals he’s already had the wood on this prep. If he turns up within a length of his July 28 peak, he’s the one they have to beat. Best Bet Race 6 – #1 Super Solar (3) 6yo Gelding | T: Reece Goodwin | J: Nadia Daniels (a3) (63kg) Next Best at Pakenham: Il Cubo Il Cubo strikes a winnable BM70 after a strong second on the Ballarat Synthetic on August 7, and his previous July 1 synthetic win reads perfectly for this. He draws to stalk the pace from barrier six, and Jake Noonan knows exactly when to press the button with this Rubick gelding. He’s two-for-two in the quinella on the poly and has the tactical speed to avoid traffic in a smallish field. The Goodwin yard is flying on synthetics, and a return to his favourite surface is a significant positive. If the rail is good early, he maps to get every possible and should prove very hard to hold out. Next Best Race 1 – #2 Il Cubo (6) 5yo Gelding | T: Reece Goodwin | J: Jake Noonan (59kg) Best Value at Pakenham: Perfetto Perfetto is screaming out for this trip and looks over the odds with horse racing bookmakers second-up to 2200m. He stuck on terrifically for a narrow second at Sale last time and now returns to the synthetic, where he’s one-for-one. The wide draw isn’t ideal, but Jett Stanley can slide across and land midfield with cover in a race lacking obvious tempo. His staying platform is better than most of these BM64 rivals, and Busuttin & Young have an excellent record when they target these Pakenham staying assignments. Best Value Race 7 – #2 Perfetto (11) 6yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Jett Stanley (59kg) Monday quaddie tips for Pakenham Synthetic Pakenham Synthetic quadrella selections Monday, August 16, 2025 4-8 1-5 2-3 3-9 Horse racing tips View the full article

In an extraordinary move by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), no race meetings will take place in Britain on Wednesday, September 10. The refusal to race is a protest at the British government's proposed tax rise on horserace betting, which, if approved, would bring it in line with betting on online gaming, pushing it up from 15 per cent to 21 per cent. This will be the first time that the sport has voluntarily refused to race in its modern history. The four meetings scheduled for that day will move to different dates in the calendar The announcement comes as British Racing's 'Axe the Racing Tax' campaign gears up in advance of the Autumn Budget. The BHA has warned that proposal to harmonise betting duty could have “devastating consequences for the nation's second-largest spectator sport that supports 85,000 jobs and which is attended by almost 5 million people each year”. On September 10, senior racing leaders will be joined in Westminster by owners, trainers and jockeys to an industry worth £4.1 billion to the UK economy. “We have decided to take the unprecedented decision to cancel our planned racing fixtures on 10 September to highlight to government the serious consequences of the Treasury's tax proposals which threaten the very future of our sport,” said BHA chief executive Brant Dunshea. “British Racing is already in a precarious financial position and research has shown that a tax rise on racing could be catastrophic for the sport and the thousands of jobs that rely on it in towns and communities across the country. “This is the first time that British Racing has chosen not to race due to government proposals. We haven't taken this decision lightly but in doing so we are urging the government to rethink this tax proposal to protect the future of our sport which is a cherished part of Britain's heritage and culture. “Our message to Government is clear: axe the racing tax and back British Racing.” Paul Johnson, chief executive of the National Trainers Federation, added, “Cancelling fixtures is a huge sacrifice by racing and should serve as a stark reminder to the Government of the impact its tax raid will have on our sport.” The post British Racing Called Off For One Day as Axe The Racing Tax Campaign Gathers Pace appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A smart first-up performance by In Haste (Snitzel) at Taupo on Sunday has set up an exciting spring for the more than 10,000 members of the TAB Racing Club. The TAB Racing Club, which shares ownership of In Haste with the filly’s breeders SF Bloodstock and Newgate, was launched last September to drive awareness and support for getting involved in racing ownership. Modelled on a similar club operated by Entain through its Ladbrokes brand in Australia, the TAB Racing Club offers TAB customers the chance to opt in to becoming a member of the club and experience the joys of ownership without spending a cent. In Haste gave the club an early highlight with a four-length win at Matamata in January, and Sunday’s three-year-old debut suggested there could be even better things in store this season. The Snitzel filly took out the Taupo Pak ‘N’ Save 3YO Fillies (1100m) – a race that has previously been won by emerging three-year-old stars such as Alabama Lass (2024), Quintessa (2023), Best Seller (2022), Miss Aotearoa (2020) and Jennifer Eccles (relegated to second on protest in 2019). Sunday’s 2025 edition drew a field worthy of the race’s growing reputation. In Haste was opposed by eight fillies including the stakes winner and Group One-placed To Cap It All, the Group Two winner Intention, unbeaten Listed winner Little Black Dress and stakes placegetters Lady Iris and Abbakiss, along with stylish debut winner Lodi Dodi. But it was In Haste who took the lion’s share of the $40,000 prize. In Haste drew the outside gate but landed in a perfect position for jockey Opie Bosson, sitting in second on the outside of Lady Iris. Bosson got In Haste balanced up at the top of the home straight and let her rip, and she burst to a clear lead with less than 200m to run. Lady Iris and Little Black Dress stuck on solidly on her inside, with To Cap It All and Lollapalooza getting home strongly out wide, but there would be no catching In Haste. She went on to win by a short neck from Lollapalooza, whose big finish ate into the margin significantly in the final few strides. To Cap It All finished three and a quarter lengths behind the first pair in third. In Haste became the fourth winner on the eight-race card for Bosson, who had previously won aboard Te Atatu Dream, Carsolio and To Bravery Born. “It was a really good resuming win by In Haste, after she’d trialled up nicely at Taupo, and another good ride by Opie,” co-trainer Mark Walker said. “He got out to the better ground, got a break on the field and put that winning margin on them. “She’ll improve out of today’s run and we look forward to taking on Group company next time out in the Gold Trail Stakes (Gr.3, 1200m). “This is really good for Newgate Farm and the TAB Racing Club, so we can all be very happy.” The Gold Trail Stakes will be run at Ellerslie on September 6. In Haste was offered by Newgate Farm at the 2024 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale, where Ladbrokes Racing Club and Newgate Bloodstock bought her for A$400,000. She has now had three starts for two wins, a second and $42,925 in stakes. “It was a really good win by In Haste and nice to get another one in the TAB Racing Club colours,” Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis said. “She tries hard, obviously has above average ability, and it would be great to get some valuable black type with her next start. “To line up three horses at Taupo today and get three wins (Carsolio, To Bravery Born and In Haste) is a great result. It shows that Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have got the horses in great order for their first races this season. It’s a credit to all the staff and to the horses themselves, because the conditions became pretty testing with the rain today.” Lollapalooza was the second major three-year-old placegetter of the weekend for Social Racing, whose white, grey and blue colours were also carried into a runner-up finish by Yokozuna in the Gr.3 Northland Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) at Ruakaka on Saturday. In Haste has moved into $10 fourth favouritism in the TAB’s fixed-odds market for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 8. Lucy In The Sky and the Northland Breeders’ Stakes winner Tajana are the equal favourites at $7, with Lodi Dodi the $9 third favourite. Sunday’s placegetters Lollapalooza and To Cap It All are now rated $16 and $12 chances respectively. View the full article

A visit to Wanganui last spring put To Bravery Born (NZ) (Snitzel) on a path towards elite age-group competition, and the son of Snitzel is set to follow a similar formula after another first-up success at Taupo on Sunday. To Bravery Born took out the first two-year-old race of the New Zealand season at Wanganui last year, beating Toretto and Ensign Aria by two lengths over 800m on August 31. The Te Akau Racing runner won again in a fresh state in his second start at Ellerslie in January, sealing a shot at the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) in which he finished a close fourth behind stablemate La Dorada. In his other two starts as a juvenile, To Bravery Born ran third in the Gr.3 Matamata Slipper (1200m) and 10th in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m). To Bravery Born was gelded during the off-season and returned to competition with a promising second in a 900m trial at Taupo on August 4. He was set out as a $1.40 favourite for Sunday’s $40,000 Poverty Bay Turf Club 3YO (1100m) at Taupo, in which he was ridden by star comeback jockey Opie Bosson. To Bravery Born initially settled at the tail of the five-horse field as Faultless enjoyed an uncontested lead. But Bosson made his move a long way from home, sliding forward out wide to be third and well within striking distance coming up to the turn. Faultless had another kick in the straight and was hard to get past, but Bosson got the very best out of To Bravery Born and secured a tight victory by a nose. Faultless finished three and a quarter lengths in front of the third-placed Affirmative Action. It was one of four wins on the eight-race Taupo card for Bosson, who was also successful aboard Te Atatu Dream (NZ) (Complacent), Carsolio (Bivouac) and In Haste (Snitzel). His ride on To Bravery Born earned particular praise. “The winning of the race was when Opie (Bosson) made his move going up the rise nearing the home turn and got him out into the slightly better ground,” said Mark Walker, who trains in partnership with Sam Bergerson. “Opie is always hard to beat in a tight finish, and once again he was able to get the nose in front where it mattered. “It was great to see the horse extend his unbeaten fresh-up record to three. Safely through the race he’ll head to the Wanganui Guineas (Listed, 1200m), on the same course where he won on debut.” The Wanganui Guineas will be run on August 30. The TAB responded to Sunday’s win by moving To Bravery Born into $10 for the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 15. He is the fourth favourite behind Hostility ($4), He Who Dares ($8) and Landlock ($8). To Bravery Born was bred by Nearco Stud and was offered by Curraghmore in Book 1 of Karaka 2024, where David Ellis bought him for $200,000. His six-race career has produced three wins and $125,000 in stakes for the Te Akau Secret Identity Racing Partnership. View the full article

Less than 24 hours after losing one in the inquiry room, Sam O’Malley officially brought up the first win of his training career when Landman (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) took out the Buckley Contracting (1100m) at Woodville on Sunday. The former Group Two-winning jockey has gone into partnership this season with Bill Thurlow, having worked with the Waverley trainer for the last two seasons including a stint as stable foreman. The duo sent out their first three runners at New Plymouth on Saturday and seemed to strike immediate success with Our Lady Brooke (NZ) (Derryn) first past the post in the James Hardie Rating 65 (2000m), but the mare was relegated to second on protest. It was second time lucky on Sunday as Landman lived up to his $2.20 favouritism with a smooth win on debut. “It’s a good feeling,” said O’Malley, who was previously the winner of 70 races as a jockey. “We thought we had one yesterday but it was taken off us, so it’s nice to get one on the board this time around. “Winning a race as a trainer is a bit of a different feeling to doing it as a jockey, in two quite different stages of my career, but both of them feel good in their own way. Hopefully we’ve got a few more of them to look forward to.” O’Malley went into Sunday’s meeting with high hopes for Landman, a Hello Youmzain gelding co-bred and part-owned by Thurlow. He was a trial winner as a two-year-old last season and had shown good signs in the early stages of this preparation. “He’s a pretty fair sort of horse and has always shown a lot,” O’Malley said. “We took him for a gallop at Hawera last Sunday with Ladies Man, where he went really well. That gave us a pretty good line on him coming into a maiden race today. We knew he’d be hard to beat. “He goes pretty well and got the job done nicely today. I think we can look at something like the Wanganui Guineas (Listed, 1200m) with him now.” The Wanganui Guineas will be run on August 30, a week before the traditional spring weight-for-age Triple Crown kicks off with the Gr.1 Proisir Plate (1400m) at Ellerslie. Thurlow and O’Malley will watch that race closely as their proven Group One performer Whangaehu (NZ) (Proisir) works towards the Gr.1 Howden Insurance Mile (1600m) at Te Rapa on September 27 and the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Ellerslie on October 18. “Whangaehu is coming up well and will probably head for those last two legs of the Triple Crown,” O’Malley said. “We’ve got some nice jumpers around us as well, so we’ve got a few horses that are ready to fire up over the next few weeks. It’s exciting and I’m looking forward to it.” View the full article

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Owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and trained by Michael McCarthy, the team involved with Journalism, Velocity became a grade 1 winner in the Del Mar Oaks (G1T), just her second stakes attempt.View the full article

Velocity is defined as the speed of an object going in a given direction, and the aptly named Velocity (Nyquist) proved to be moving fastest as she snuck up the fence to post a monster 35-1 upset in the GI Del Mar Oaks. A two-time winner by a combined margin of barely half a head, the Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners colorbearer came into the race with a nose victory July 20 over this course against optional claiming company. When compared to the rest of the field, namely even-money favorite MGSW Thought Process (Collected) and 8-5 chance SW & MGSP Lush Lips (GB) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}), the betting public could only muster 35-1 odds for this daughter of Nyquist. In midpack as the pacesetter 'TDN Rising Star' SW & MGSP Casalu (Caracaro) rolled through an opening quarter in :23.22 and a half in :46.98, she was stuck on that fence as a wall of runners stood in her way entering the lane. Diving to the rail as the scramble to her outside finally produced open air, Velocity muscled her way to the fore and outkicked the closing Lush Lips to score her first black type of any kind. Thought Process managed to save third. Sales history: $27,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP; $75,000 2yo '24 OBSMAR. O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds (KY); T-Michael McCarthy. Coming through on the rail! Velocity & @RickyGonzalez10 score the upset in the Grade I Del Mar Oaks presented by @keenelandsales. pic.twitter.com/O8k3k6TMLU — Del Mar Racetrack (@DelMarRacing) August 17, 2025 The post Nyquist’s Velocity Sneaks Up the Fence to Shock Del Mar Oaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The King's Plate Stakes is Canada's race, the country's equivalent of the Kentucky Derby (G1) for 3-year-olds foaled in the country, but Aug. 16, the historic $725,444 contest belonged to two American owners: Bill and Al Ulwelling.View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – If In Her Glory (Constitution), a 2-year-old filly, were a boxer, she would be in the flyweight division. Not big enough for the varsity; start her out on the JV. Ok, you get the idea. In Her Glory is not a big-robust looking young horse. In Saturday's sixth race at Saratoga Race Course–a $100,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies going 5 1/2 furlongs on the Mellon Turf Course–In Her Glory looked 10 feet tall as she ran professionally down the stretch and won the race by a head over Sadie Earp (Tiz The Law). Sent off at odds of 7-1 in the field of eight, it may have come as somewhat of a surprise, at least a mild one. Those who know the little gal the best would not be included in that group. “She's a fighter,” trainer Michael Trombetta said after In Her Glory had gotten her picture taken. She also showed that she has plenty of athleticism in that slight frame of hers. How big–or small–she is is not really known. Trombetta said he does not weigh his horses and estimates that In Her Glory might tip the scales at the low end of 900 pounds. As far as her height, he said he doesn't measure that either. Another estimate: maybe 15 hands. “I think she is the smallest 2-year-old I have this year,” Trombetta said. Trombetta got an inkling that In Her Glory might have some talent when he watched her in her first start, at Colonial on July 19. After getting off a touch slow, she revved up and finished a clear second in the five-furlong race on the grass. What happened after she crossed the finish line got the trainer excited. “She looked hopelessly beaten down the backside and she came really rolling to finish a fast-closing second,” Trombetta said. “When the camera panned out around the turf, she was like 15, 20 lengths in front of the rest of the horses. I said, 'wow, she is just figuring it out.” Despite the impressive showing at Colonial, Trombetta wasn't sure if coming to Saratoga was the right move for her little girl. Yes, she had shown promise in her first start, but she would be facing tougher in the Saratoga spot. Charlotte Weber hugs jockey Luis Saez | Sarah Andrew Because he thought she showed athleticism and because she showed a tenacity in her debut, he threw caution to the wind and came to the Spa. The right decision. “She broke running and put herself in the race,” Trombetta said. “She was way closer than I thought she would be. I thought Wesley's (trainer Ward) horses (Sadie Earp and Santina (Maclean's Music) would be going like a bat out of hell but that did not really happen.” Guided by jockey Luis Saez, who had four winners on the Saturday card, In Her Glory was never worse than second and completed the distance in 1:03.55. She paid $17.20, $8.80 and $5.50. In Her Glory is owned and bred by Charlotte Weber's Live Oak Plantation. She is the first foal out of the mare Zonda (Scat Daddy). When she was born, Weber could not tell what this smallish filly might be like. “I could no more tell you that than I could fly,” Weber said with a laugh. “I had some 10 fillies, and you hope they come out alright and look alright. When you are in the breeding shed or the foaling shed you just hope you have a good baby and the birth comes alright.” In Her Glory hangs on to win R6 at Saratoga at 7/1 under @luissaezpty for trainer @trombetta_mike! pic.twitter.com/isXSJtHR4r — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) August 16, 2025 The post Saratoga Maidens Presented by Keeneland: Small in Stature, but In Her Glory Shows She Can Run appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Chiefswood Stables' Simcoe took the lead and never looked back en route to a dominating 5 3/4-length victory in the $122,874 Bold Venture Stakes (G3) Aug. 16 at Woodbine.View the full article

Named a 'TDN Rising Star' when romping to a 12-length maiden victory over the adjacent Tapeta track back on July 13, Gold Square LLC's TWO OUT HERO (c, 2, War Front–Song River, by Liam's Map) split horses decisively with push coming to shove in Saturday's Soaring Free Stakes at Woodbine and finished nicely to take his record to two wins from as many tries and cap a wildly successful afternoon from the King's Plate-winning barn of Kevin Attard. Off as the 6-5 chalk, the $240,000 Keeneland September purchase could have flaunted the same sort of speed he exhibited on his debut run, but instead was settled just off the pace by Rafael Hernandez, as the previously unbeaten Casson (Caravaggio) showed the way. Traveling kindly on the back of the speed into the long Woodbine straight, it appeared as if Hernandez might duck to the inside of Casson, but instead he went for a run between rivals, squeezed through and kicked on nicely for a clear-cut victory. Argos (Nyquist), a debut winner sprinting over the Ellis Park turf for Riley Mott, ran home for third. Sales history: $240,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O-Gold Square LLC; B-Corser Thoroughbreds LLC (KY); T-Kevin Attard War Front (@claibornefarm) colt TWO OUT HERO ($4.40) impressed in the $150,000 Soaring Free Stakes at @WoodbineTB. Trainer @kevin_attard gets another win on the card! Rafael Hernandez was up on the two-year-old. pic.twitter.com/p01uqj8IOO — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 16, 2025 The post War Front’s ‘TDN Rising Star’ Two Out Hero Shines In Soaring Free appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

She Feels Pretty didn't disappoint in the $545,981 E. P. Taylor Stakes (G1T), delivering her fifth career grade 1 victory Aug. 16 at Woodbine. View the full article

Chiefswood Stables' Simcoe took the lead and never looked back en route to a dominating 5 3/4-length victory in the $122,874 Bold Venture Stakes (G3) Aug. 16 at Woodbine.View the full article

D. J. Stable's Nitrogen showed that her off-the-turf victory in the June 7 Wonder Again Stakes (G3) was no fluke as she defeated the former leaders of the 3-year-old filly division Aug. 16 in the Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

Taking plenty of pari-mutuel support as the 11-10 favorite while making his career debut over 5 1/2 furlongs at Del Mar on Saturday, LITMUS TEST (c, 2, Nyquist–Study Hard, by Malibu Moon) ran to the money, earning a hard-fought one-length victory over his once-raced stable companion Falcon Jet (Justify). Off fairly from gate two, the $875,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga yearling purchase was beaten for speed, as Sendit Mo (Yaupon) sped to the front from an outside draw. Driven along to pick up the leader as they neared the entrance to the stretch, the bay worked his way to the front with about an eighth of a mile to travel and stuck on gamely for the victory. The rail-drawn Falcon Jet, runner-up to 'TDN Rising Star' Buetane (Tiz the Law) and back on 13 days' rest, remained committed to the inside behind the leaders into and around the turn, came out for the drive to loom a threat and was outfinished in another solid effort. Sales history: $875,000 Ylg '24 FTSAUG. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0. O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Golconda Stable, Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine; B-Machmer Hall (KY); T-Bob Baffert #2 LITMUS TEST ($4.20) breaks his maiden on debut under @JJHernandezS19. The juvenile colt by @DarleyAmerica's Nyquist is trained by Bob Baffert. @MachmerHall @MadaketStables @StarlightRacing @StonestreetFarm pic.twitter.com/KxpAJkJDI3 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 16, 2025 The post Nyquist Colt Litmus Test Leads Home Baffert 1-2 In Del Mar Maiden appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – In the category of “Can You Top This Story?” Elza Mitchum and his son, Alex, have a solid contender for the prize. Their aptly named colt 'TDN Rising Star' It's Our Time (Not This Time) produced the Mitchums' tale Saturday with a 17 3/4-length victory in the seventh race at Saratoga Race Course. Under Luis Saez, the Virginia-bred colt was the Mitchums' first career winner in their, yes, second start as owners. It's Our Time and Saez turned in their smoking performance in the $100,000 maiden special weight test for 2-year-olds, covering the 6 1/2 furlongs in 1:15.63. The Virginia Beach, Va. residents, lifelong racing fans, purchased their first horses 11 months ago at the Keeneland September sale. They secured It's Our Time, bred by South Gate Farm and recommended by trainer Tom Amoss, for $425,000. “I've always loved horse racing,” Elza Mitchum said, “and my son and I just finally decided to go ahead and take the plunge.” That plunge came after plenty of years or considering when to move from fan to participating. “I wanted to do it all my life, but I figured I was young enough I could go ahead and start now,” Elza Mitchum said with a chuckle. Hero Declared (Maclean's Music), the 3-5 favorite, broke on top and set early fractions of :21.99 and :44.78. He led It's Our Time by 1 1/2 lengths after the first quarter and a head after a half-mile. By that point, It's Our Time was rolling. He forged a 10-length lead in the stretch and, though he was geared down in the final furlong, he continued to extend his advantage over Hero Declared. Amoss said that It's Our Time showed him he was ready for Saratoga's top test for 2-year-old maidens. “He's a horse that really, really advanced when he got up to here, and you can see it in his workouts,” Amoss said. “I think the real tell was his work from the gate. He worked extremely nicely. I know (Hero Declared) was a very nice horse going into today. My guy's a little guy, but today, David got the best of Goliath. May not happen next time, but we got him today.” The work that Amoss noted came on Aug. 2 when It's Our Time breezed a half mile in :47.83, the fourth-fastest of 153 at that distance that morning. Alex Mitchum said that the colt touted them with his training. “We were looking at the workout times and (Hero Declared) had good workout times, and so did we,” he said. “I think we had a really good break. You always have hope but you never know the trip around. I think Nelson's Penney (Munnings) on Wednesday, didn't get as good of a trip around. She was really boxed in the whole time. It really matters on how you break and get the trip around, but we're really happy with some of the splits that we are seeing in workouts.” Nelson's Penny was the first starter for the Mitchums' Double Down Horse Racing. She ended up fifth in her debut. Four days later, It's Our Time and his owners broke their maidens with a jaw-dropping victory. Alex Mitchum said his father decided he was ready to trying owning horses last year and started the process. “He's always been a huge fan and taking us to Colonial Downs or Laurel when I was a kid. And we've gone to the Derby a couple times,” Alex Mitchum said. “He's a big fan of Tom Amoss, so he reached out one night. We started talking, and ended up at Keeneland last year, bought a couple horses and here we are.” IT'S OUR TIME makes a statement in his debut! He breaks his maiden in Race 7 for trainer @TomAmossRacing with Luis Saez aboard who gets his third win of the day. pic.twitter.com/cLqSmgvLsh — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 16, 2025 The post Saratoga Maidens Presented By Keeneland: It’s Our Time Gives Rookie Owners Runaway MSW Triumph appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In the 145th running of the GI Alabama Stakes, it was Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) who took home the elite level glory at Saratoga. Off well, but tasked with tracking La Cara (Street Sense) as that one zipped to the front, Nitrogen went wide into the first turn as the eager early leader set a slow :24.94 opening quarter, and posted an equally unhurried :49.70 half. With Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) watching the action unfold in third behind a 1:13.24 six-furlong split, the top placings were largely unchanged through the final bend but Nitrogen was looming as they spun into the lane. Inhaling La Cara and wandering through the stretch, Nitrogen had more than enough to hold off Good Cheer, and the fillies gave their sire the exacta in the Grade I contest. Louisiana-bred Margie's Intention (Honor A. P.) came on in the lane to claim third. O/B-D J Stable (KY); T-Mark Casse. The Alabama goes to NITROGEN! She wins the the Grade 1 Alabama presented by @keenelandsales under @jose93_ortiz for trainer @markecasse. pic.twitter.com/00ascYWfUV — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 16, 2025 The post Not Just the Queen of the Lawn: Nitrogen Claims First Elite Level Victory in Alabama appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Making just his second start around two turns and trying 10 furlongs for the first time in his career, Al and Bill Ulwelling's MANSETTI (c, 3, Collected–Gidget Girl, by Sky Mesa) made the most of his inside draw, leading every step of the way to take out Saturday's 166th running of the King's Plate at an overlaid quote of 18-1. Exiting an on-pace victory in the local GIII Marine Stakes, his first go at a two-turn route, the $40,000 OBS April purchase was sent into an early lead by young Pietro Moran and though he had to do some work through the opening quarter-mile in :22.93, the bay relaxed through the middle furlongs, covering the half in :47.45 and got a bit more of a breather after six panels in 1:12.48. Still going strongly on the turn and with nothing looking like making any serious inroads from the back, Mansetti upped the tempo while going farther in front, and although the distance began to take its toll in the final furlong, Mansetti was home first in 2:02.27 for the mile and quarter on the Tapeta track. Tom's Magic (Justify), a dual stakes winner on the grass, closed off well for second while trying a synthetic surface for the first time while favored Notorious Gangster (Classic Empire) came home third. It was the third King's Plate in the last four years for trainer Kevin Attard, who saddled the fillies Moira (Ghostzapper) and Caitlinhergrtness (Omaha Beach) to the victory in 2022 and 2024, respectively. Sales history: $40,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 8-5-0-0. O-Al & Bill Ulwelling; B-Anderson Farms (Ontario) Inc (ON); T-Kevin Attard. There was no catching MANSETTI ($38.70) in the $1 million King's Plate at @WoodbineTB. The colt by @AirdrieStud's Collected is trained by @kevin_attard. Pietro Moran rode for owners @UlwellingRacing! pic.twitter.com/TLdckeEgYS — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 16, 2025 The post Collected’s Mansetti Coast To Coast In the King’s Plate appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Bar Louie’s talent isn’t in question as he approaches today’s Kurow Cup. The pacer’s sparkling winter form saw him installed a short-priced favourite for Sunday’s feature at Oamaru (3.14pm). Bar Louie will attempt to make it four-from-four this time in when starting from a 20m handicap for driver Tim Williams. While Williams knows Bar Louie is good enough to continue his unbeaten run in the South Island, he knows the Kurow Cup is a new challenge for the three-year-old. “He has been great this time in, but this race is a whole new ballgame for him.” “It’s a big field, with a few nice ones in there, and he’s got the 20m to overcome, so it is not going to be straightforward.” “But if does everything right and gets a little bit of luck he has shown that he is up to it.” Bar Louie’s last two wins have come in mobile sprints, but before that he was a slick winner of the Timaru Cup, over the Kurow Cup distance of 2600m. “He stepped away nice in the Timaru Cup, and he has been good in his trials lately,” Williams said. “We gave him a bit of a freshen up and he seems to have come back well, his trials have both been good.” The in-form combination of Williams and Stonewall Stud trainers Steve and Amanda Telfer start two more key chances on Kurow Cup Day. With two scratchings inside him, Riptide gets the ace draw in Sunday’s finale for the combination. “All of his runs have been good and there is probably no reason why he can’t produce another one.” “Passchendaele looks a good chance, but we have the draw advantage over him which should hopefully help.” Williams will link up with another in-form pacer from the Stonewall team at Oamaru in Mystic Magic. “She’s got great manners and hopefully she can bring them again, because it would be a big advantage for her.” “If she can step and put herself in the right spot, she should go a nice race.” Williams takes one outside drive on Kurow Cup Day in Captain Cool for trainer Korbyn Newman. “I have only driven him once and he trialled quite nice.” “He probably hasn’t drawn the best spot in (barrier) 7, but with any luck he should be a handy each way chance.” View the full article

She Feels Pretty didn't disappoint in the CA$754,500 E. P. Taylor Stakes (G1T), delivering her fifth career grade 1 victory Aug. 16 at Woodbine. View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Jockey Junior Alvarado, the race day partner of Sovereignty (Into Mischief), the leading 3-year-old in the country, knows how everyone feels now. That's because he saw up close just how powerful Sovereignty is. Sovereignty had his final work before next weekend's $1.25 million GI Travers Stakes Saturday morning at the Oklahoma Training Track. As usual, he was being ridden by Neil Poznansky, the assistant to Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Alvarado, helping the barn out, climbed aboard Fort Nelson (Bernardini), who was Sovereignty's workmate for the five-furlong move. Sovereignty was timed in 1:01.82 (7/13) and Fort Nelson was clocked in 1:01.90 (8/13). “I was on a nice horse, and I tried to catch him, but it was impossible,” Alvarado said after the work, sitting in a golf cart with his agent Mike Sellitto. “I thought my horse worked great. That other horse…he is just different. It seemed like he was toying with us the whole time.” Mott was certainly pleased with how Sovereignty, who broke a length in front of his workmate. After getting back to the barn area and watching Sovereignty cool out, he was reminded of how his stable star looked before another big race. “He looks very much like he looked going into the Belmont,” Mott said. “He has been training good this last week. Aggressive, up in the bridle. He worked good. It was what we were looking for.” Sovereignty, owned by Godolphin, is rolling into the Travers with three straight wins and four of five for the year. In his last start, he won the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga by a length; before that, he was a three-length winner in the GI Belmont Stakes. The Travers is 1 1/4-miles, the same distance as the GI Kentucky Derby, which he won by 1 1/2 lengths on the first Saturday in May. When entries are taken on Sunday, it is expected that just four will try to challenge him. “Well, his record, I suppose,” Mott said when asked if Sovereignty is scaring off competition. “It's in black and white, what he's done. I'm sure some people figure there are probably easier places to run, but not everybody's fleeing. There are some horses in there that are OK. It's not a done deal.” Horses expected to enter include the Chad Brown-trained Strategic Focus (Gun Runner), Magnitude (Not This Time) from Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen, the Vicki Oliver-trained Bracket Buster (Vekoma) and McAfee (Cloud Computing) from the barn of Rick Dutrow. “(Sovereignty) is the horse to beat, but, at the same token, they've got to go around there,” Mott said. “He has to do it in the afternoon. That's why they're going to run the race. Otherwise, they would just hand us the trophy, but they don't ever do that.” Locked (outside) and Fierceness (inside) | Sarah Andrew Mindframe, Antiquarian Aiming at JCGC; Pletcher May Have More With two weeks to go, it looks as though Mindframe (Constitution) and Antiquarian (Preservationist) are bound for the GI, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday, Aug. 31. Todd Pletcher, their Hall of Fame trainer, said they might have some company in the starting gate on the final weekend of the Saratoga meet. Stablemates Fierceness (City of Light) and Locked (Gun Runner) could also end up there. “I've got to look at that,” Pletcher said outside his office at his barn at the Oklahoma Training Track Saturday morning when asked about having four in the race. “As of today, it's possible, but I don't think it will happen.” All four of his older horse heavyweights–they are all 4-year-olds–worked Saturday morning just after 7 a.m. on the main track Fierceness and Locked came first and worked in company, both getting four furlongs in 47.66 (3/134). Mindframe and Antiquarian followed with a five-furlong breeze. They were both timed in 1:01.50 (15/27). Pletcher said that Fierceness, owned by Repole Stable, Derrick Smith, Michael Tabor and Mrs. John Magnier, will be considered for just about everything on the upcoming schedule. Besides the Jockey Club Gold Cup, Pletcher will look at the GI Pacific Classic at Del Mar, on Aug. 30 and the GII Lukas Classic at Churchill Downs and the GII Woodward Stakes at Aqueduct, both on Sept. 27. His goal would be to keep Fierceness and Mindframe — owned by Repole Stable and St, Elias Stables LLC — separated until the Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar in November. Fierceness finished fifth in the GI Whitney Stakes on Aug. 2; Mindframe, undefeated in three starts this year, won his last race, the GI Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs on June 28. “It would be a way of not running him and Mindframe against each other,” Pletcher said about possibly sending Fierceness out West. “Obviously there are some logistics that would have to fall into place nicely for that to happen, but I think it's worth looking into it, Fierceness is on the Jockey Club Gold Cup trail, but he is also on the Pacific Classic trail. Both are possibilities or both are neither.” He said he would also consider sending Locked, owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Walmac Farm, to the Pacific Classic. First, though, that would have to get the ok from Aron Wellman, the leader of Eclipse. He also owns Journalism (Curlin), one of the top 3-year-olds in the country who could be headed to the Pacific Classic. Antiquarian, owned by Centennial Farms, and Locked finished second and third in their last starts, the GII Suburban Stakes at Saratoga on the Fourth of July. “We are blessed to have some high-quality older horses,” Pletcher said. “We came into the year hoping we would have a successful campaign with them. Mindframe has been the most successful so far, but you know how this is. You've got to keep winning.” Future Is Now before the Smart And Fancy | Sarah Andrew Aptly named Future Is Now Just Keeps on Winning On Saturday morning, a 5-year-old mare named Future Is Now (Great Notion) poked her head out of her stall when she heard the rustling of a peppermint being unwrapped. One of the workers at trainer Michael Trombetta's barn smiled and said, “not more than five.” Future Is Now got her allotment but probably deserved a few more. She earned them after what she did on Thursday when she won the listed $150,000 Smart And Fancy at Saratoga. It was her 10th win in 16 career starts on turf and improved her record at 5 1/2 furlongs on the grass to seven wins in 10 tries. It was her fourth win in six starts at Saratoga. “You know, she has been a lot of fun,” trainer Michael Trombetta said at his barn on the Oklahoma Training Track. “She has exceeded everyone's expectations. To get a horse that wins as often as she does and does it like she does … they just don't come around too often.” Future Is Now is owned by the Estate of R. Larry Johnson. Larry Johnson, a Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred breeder, passed away in February at the age of 78. He bred Future Is Now and was also the breeder of top older horse Mindframe (Constitution), a Maryland-bred. Trombetta said the next start for his stable star will likely be the GII Franklin Stakes at Keeneland on Oct. 12. Future Is Now won that race last year; she was also a repeat winner of the Smart And Fancy. He said she is not nominated to run in the GI Breeders Cup Turf Sprint. “When Larry was here that might have been a possibility,” Trombetta said. “Not being nominated is a bit of a hurdle. I would imagine she would be respected with the boys but it's a little bit of a challenge for the girls to run against these males.” Future Is Now will leave Saratoga for Trombetta's base at the Fair Hill Training Center in Maryland on Monday. He hopes that if all goes well, she will run as a 6-year-old. “You know, I never expect any of them to win,” he said. “I hope they will win. It's a big deal to win (at Saratoga). You can win four or five at one of the Mid-Atlantic tracks and no one even notices. You win here, you get 30 text messages.” The post Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Jockey Alvarado Now Knows How Sovereignty’s Foes Feel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Today 17th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Gentleman Roy gives Lindsay Park third straight P.B Lawrence win After Mr Brightside claimed back-to-back victories in the Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes, Lindsay Park have made it a hat-trick, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Sunshine Coast free racing tips & quaddie | Sunday, August 18 The Noosa Cup will headline the seven-race program at the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, August 18. Check out HorseBetting’s best … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Drifting makes every post a winner in Group 3 Quezette Stakes A front-running masterclass by Blake Shinn has paid dividends for Drifting ($3.10) to claim the Group 3 Quezette Stakes (1100m) … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Wyong Sunday races free betting tips & quaddie | August 18 Racing heads to Wyong Race Club on August 18 for an eight-part meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free preview and quaddie … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Band Of Brothers surges clear in Group 3 Vain Stakes Matthew Ellerton & Damien Lane have combined with Band Of Brothers ($5.50) to claim the Group 3 Vain Stakes (1100m) … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago So Naive claims Northland Breeders’ Stakes The Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley training partnership had plenty to celebrate on Saturday when they produced the quinella in … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Rise At Dawn continues to impress In-form galloper Rise At Dawn is likely to be set for a black-type assignment after notching a comfortable victory at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Vale Black Caviar Australia’s greatest sprinter, Black Caviar, has sadly passed away following a short battle with Laminitis. Connections announced the news on … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Stakes assignments looming for Illicit Dreams Kenny Rae has a great record campaigning horses in the South Island and he is hoping that will continue this … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Allan Sharrock brings up 1000th New Zealand winner Justaskme provided his mentor, Allan Sharrock, with his 1000th New Zealand win in the training ranks at New Plymouth on … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Autumn Glow makes impressive debut at Rosehill The Chris Waller-trained Autumn Glow ($3.10) produced a statement debut victory at Rosehill on Saturday, careering away with the opening … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Caulfield full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, August 19 A stacked 10-race card awaits punters at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview & quaddie tips … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 19, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Randwick racing tips & quaddie picks | Winx Stakes Day 2023 The Group 1 Winx Stakes headlines a stacked 10-race program from Randwick on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville betting preview & quaddie | Saturday, August 19 Racing heads to the Parks track at Morphettville on Saturday afternoon for a nine-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Trobriand set to return in Northland Breeders’ Stakes Trobriand will begin his three-year-old season this Saturday at Ruakaka when the starry colt contests the Group 3 Northland Breeders’ … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Sacred Satono primed for massive spring Trainers Bruce Wallace and Grant Cooksley are hoping a big spring is in-store for their Group Three winner Sacred Satono … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Saturday’s Doomben racing tips & quaddie picks | August 19, 2023 Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Katherine offering boosted prizemoney for Cup Day Katherine Cup Day takes place this Saturday, with KTC president Paul Mullins and his committee busily completing preparations … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Cork primed for New Plymouth Promising Matamata mare Cork may be aimed at some ambitious spring targets if she can run well in Saturday’s ITM … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Ombudsman gives Pateman a Broome Cup Day treble Despite the horse being a $26 outsider, Darryn Pateman knew Ombudsman would not embarrass himself in the $100,000 Broome Cup … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Northern Beaches kicks off spring campaign in style It may only have been a midweek maiden, but connections of $1 million yearling Northern Beaches would undoubtedly have breathed … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago 2022 Winx Stakes betting strategy & preview | Saturday, August 20 There’s no better feeling than Group 1 fever, and thankfully, it is back on Saturday with the running of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Hunter happy in Darwin after successful 2021/22 season She once considered school teaching as a career, but Casey Hunter is booting home winners as a jockey in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Mo’unga, Anamoe among 11 acceptors for 2022 Winx Stakes The first Group 1 for the 2022/23 racing season has attracted 11 acceptances. The Winx Stakes will be run over … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Coulbeck calls time on training career Neil Coulbeck isn’t planning to be idle now that he’s decided to stop training thoroughbreds. Coulbeck sent his last horse … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Northland Breeders first-up for Lickety Split Group One winner Lickety Split will begin what her connections hope to be a lucrative spring preparation when she heads … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Doomben racing preview & top value bets | Wednesday, August 18 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing analyst takes a look at the best bets and value picks for the Doomben meeting on Wednesday, … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Eduardo & Gytrash begin Everest prep with Warwick Farm trials Eduardo and Gytrash began their preparations on Tuesday morning at the Warwick Farm trials, with both sprinters headed towards The … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Punt Drunk: Wines chasing more than one trophy this spring Punt Drunk takes a look back at some of the major news stories from over the weekend, including Port Adelaide … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, August 18 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Kensington racing tips, top odds & value bets | August 18, 2021 HorseBetting’s Sydney form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie selections for the seven-race card that will be run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 17, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Mackay racing tips & value bets – Tuesday, 18 August 2020 Queensland racing heads to Mackay on Tuesday for an eight-piece card. Check out the best odds and value bets on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Spring Racing Contenders: Horses to watch in 2020 All eyes are on the Spring Racing Carnival after a bumper weekend at Caulfield and Randwick which saw a number … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Change of plans for Cup-bound mare Oceanex Trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Junior have had a change of heart and will kick off Oceanex’s Melbourne Cup … Read More Singapore horse racing news 5 years ago Blinkered Aramaayo puts rivals in the shade in Kranji Mile Former Godolphin galloper Aramaayo has claimed his highest prize since he began racing in Singapore when he landed the $1 … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago US plans remain for Tulloch Lodge mare Connections of Con Te Partiro have drawn up contingency plans in the event the coronavirus pandemic prevents them from pursuing … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Bivouac underlines Everest credentials Two-time Group One winner Bivouac has scored an impressive barrier trial win under Hugh Bowman in his first public appearance … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Julius on track for Foxbridge Plate assignment An eye-catching run at the Taupo trials last week has trainer John Bell confident his stable star Julius is right … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Saracino breaks long drought with stakes win in Perth A three-year absence from the winners’ enclosure was ended in spectacular style on Saturday when ex-Kiwi galloper Saracino led all … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Moseley collects winning treble at Riccarton One of the elder statesman of the South Island jockey ranks was to the fore at Riccarton as he collected … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Major Tom takes out Riccarton feature Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae enjoyed a red-letter day at Riccarton on Saturday as two of his three-horse team that he … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Mystic Journey claims PB Lawrence Stakes Mystic Journey has extended her winning streak to seven with an impressive first-up victory in the Group Two PB Lawrence … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Rawiller and Boss back as Randwick winners Jockeys Nash Rawiller and Glen Boss have turned back the clock with winners at Randwick and signalled there are more … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Begood Toya Mother makes it six in a row The Daniel Bowman-trained Begood Toya Mother has won for the sixth consecutive time, taking the step up to Listed grade … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Kubis set for staying features after upset The decision to miss the winter carnival with stayer Kubis looks set to reap a reward after his first-up win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Endless Drama takes Foxbridge Plate Fireworks were expected at Te Rapa on Saturday as several of last season’s equine stars kicked off their new spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Exhilarates impresses in Quezette Stakes Godolphin filly Exhilarates has made an impressive winning return as a three-year-old, taking out the Group Three Quezette Stakes at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Bivouac blitzes rivals in Vain Stakes win The James Cummings-trained colt Bivouac has made an impressive return to racing as a three-year-old, winning the Group Three Vain … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Pandemic steps up to score Randwick win Godolphin’s Pandemic has stepped up from his debut win at Wyong to win at Randwick and add his name to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Libertini tunes up for Group 2 Silver Shadow Boom filly Libertini has had a race day outing a week out from her return in the Silver Shadow Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Connemara makes up for string of placings After four consecutive second place finishes, Connemara has broken through for a win on Randwick’s Kensington track … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Benitoite proves too strong at Caulfield Damien Oliver has weaved some of his magic to guide Benitoite to victory in the Black Caviar Tribute Handicap at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Te Rapa specialist back on top at favourite venue Matamata mare Polly Grey underlined her affinity for the sand based Te Rapa track when she scored comfortably over 1600m … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Anderson credits staff for stable success The Chris Anderson-Robert Heathcote partnership continued its successful run with staff getting a lot of the credit at Eagle Farm … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Lambrusco takes step up to open class in his stride Under-rated stayer Lambrusco made it three wins in a row when he produced a powerful late sprint to register his … Read More Australia 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keen to win a Saturday metropolitan race with Colour of Money for the gelding’s owner Dato … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Vinevale in search of coveted black-type Ruakaka trainers Chris Gibbs and Michelle Bradley are shooting high in a bid to carry on from a flood of … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Dolcetto chasing Tarzino spot Levin trainer Sylvia Kay is hoping a bold performance at Waverley on Saturday will be enough to sneak Dolcetto into … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Bright future tipped for Kiwi-bred Grunt Trainer Mick Price is eagerly awaiting Saturday’s Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m) with a trio of gallopers set for … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Emirates target for Humidor Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir will saddle six of the 16 runners in Saturday’s Group 2 P.B. Lawrence Stakes (1400m), … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 7 years ago Potential Cox Plate campaign for Milseain Milseain, a full-sister to Hong Kong Champion Werther, is set to start her spring preparation at Randwick on Saturday, which … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Torcedor to join Wohler in Germany Top-class stayer Torcedor is to leave Jessica Harrington’s yard after being sold to continue his racing career in Germany with … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago New training track for Mornington The Mornington Racecourse will soon have a new all-weather synthetic training track to replace an existing sand training track … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx champion NSW horse of the year Winx has claimed another award ahead of her return to racing, being named the NSW Horse of the Year for … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Plumptre fined, O’Shea guilty in strangles Former Godolphin Australia managing director Henry Plumptre has been fined in the strangles case with ex Godolphin trainer John O’Shea … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Wells aiming for third GN Steeplechase win Ten-year-old gelding Wells will have eight rivals at Ballarat as he attempts to win a third Grand National Steeplechase … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Weir with strong hand in Lawrence Stakes The PB Lawrence Stakes at Caulfield is set to feature the return of a host of trainer Darren Weir’s spring … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago Group NZ success in mind for Packing Eagle Retired after 19 starts in Hong Kong, the six-time winner is set for a new lease on life under Trevor … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Ubet’s revenue and turnover drop Wet weather has been blamed for a drop in wagering giant Ubet’s revenue and turnover for the past financial year … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Winx ‘exactly where we want her to be’ Trainer Chris Waller, jockey Hugh Bowman 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ago Srikandi to join Ktichwin broodmare band Dual Group One-winning mare Srikandi will not race again with the six-year-old to be served by Snitzel … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Scans show no fractures for Stackhouse Jockey Daniel Stackhouse has lacerations to his shin, soft tissue damage and bone bruising after a race fall at Pakenham … Read More View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – As 'TDN Rising Star' Tennessee Belle (Yaupon) proved Saturday, flattery can come from both directions, who you beat and who you have lost to. When handicappers and bettors took a look at the past performances for the fourth race at Saratoga Race Course, $100,000 maiden special weight 2-year-old fillies at six furlongs, they saw that Tennessee Belle was a 3 1/4-length second in her debut on July 26. And that loss was to 'TDN Rising Star' Tommy Jo (Into Mischief), a most impressive maiden winner this meet. Tennessee Belle, trained by John Alexander Ortiz for Boyd Racing, went off as the even-money favorite in the field of seven and cruised to a 7 1/4-length victory. Hall of Fame jockey Joel Rosario and Tennessee Belle completed the gate-to-wire romp in 1:10.74 and paid $4.10. All About You (Maclean's Music), the longest shot in the field at 25-1, was second. Ortiz smiled broadly as he acknowledged that his filly's race versus Tommy Jo, trained by Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher, pretty much confirmed that his assessment of her talent was spot-on. John Ortiz | Sarah Andrew “We were going into the first race very prepared and very confident,” Ortiz said. “We got word that Pletcher liked his filly as well in that race, and we ran second to, I think, a very fantastic animal, to give credit where credit is due. It reassured me that we were sitting on a nice filly, as well. “We were actually planning on running her next week, but we saw this race was coming up, and she came out of that race in fantastic shape, didn't miss a beat, didn't miss a meal. I said, 'You know what? We'll just use this as a stepping stone for our next race, which hopefully is a stakes.'” Ortiz said that bloodstock agents Billy Love and Brittany Linton spotted Tennessee Belle for Randy Boyd and he purchased the weanling for $160,000 at the 2024 Fasig-Tipton February Sale. “They worked together and picked her out as a weanling, then Mr. Boyd got involved and the rest is history,” Ortiz said. “I think we have a very promising future with Boyd Racing in the industry itself. We are looking forward to all his horses that are coming up.” Equibase stats show Tennessee Belle is Boyd's only starter this year. “When she came in, she caught our eyes right away,” Ortiz said. “She's not the tallest, but she's very well-balanced, a really good physique to her. She's got amazing angles and lines. Anything you could look for in a good horse, they're all there. But, more importantly, she's got a great demeanor. She's very quiet, docile in the stall, but once she steps on the track, she puts her business face on and it's game time. “She trains incredibly well in hand. Just very smart all the way around. I've had a lot of fillies that just act the same way, like her, Brightwork (Outwork) and Quietside (Malibu Moon) and many other fillies. I just think it's a great trait for a filly to have: be smart in the mornings and be all game when it's time to play.” Tennessee Belle was bred in Kentucky by Breeze Easy LLC out of Belle Gallantey (After Market). She is yet another winner for Yaupon (Uncle Mo), the very successful first-crop sire. Ortiz said he was immediately impressed with the Yaupons headed to market. “They all caught our eyes,” Ortiz said. “I would say we tried to catch a couple. I think that Yaupon has got a tremendous future ahead of himself.” Tennessee Belle dominates today in R4 at Saratoga! @johnnyortiz24 trains and @jrosariojockey was aboard. pic.twitter.com/3NZCqkMNIw — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) August 16, 2025 The post Saratoga Maidens Presented By Keeneland: Battled Tested Tennessee Belle Easily Handles Spa MSW Field appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Market favor for the Aug. 17 Prix Jacques le Marois (G1) has fallen on the untapped potential of the Coolmore partners' The Lion In Winter and the intriguing global form of Ascoli Piceno. View the full article