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This day 1st February in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. Horse Racing Tips 1 hour ago Moonee Valley races betting tips & quaddie | Friday, February 2 An eight-race meeting is scheduled for Moonee Valley on Friday night. Check out HorseBetting’s free racing preview and quaddie picks … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Moonee Valley best bets & quaddie tips | February 3, 2023 HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Moonee Valley this Friday night … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago Teetan hopes Master Eight stands tall in Centenary Sprint Cup The early expectations on Master Eight were immense and this Sunday Karis Teetan hopes the speedster can draw out his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Black-type winning feeling a thrill for Jones Mark Jones is hungry for further black-type success. The dual-code Canterbury trainer gained his first thoroughbred stakes win last Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Denton hails ‘wily’ Leech after Alice Springs treble NT trainer Dick Leech’s desire to seek more wins bore fruit on Saturday when he landed a treble on the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Marsh duo chasing highest age group honours A pair of Classic-bound contenders for Stephen Marsh will bid to add further momentum to their Group One campaigns at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 1, 2023 Horse Racing on Wednesday, February 1 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 12 months ago History beckons as Wellington looks to join Silent Witness in record books The HK$12 million Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) continues a blockbuster stretch of Hong Kong racing this weekend at … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Asano breaks through at Group One level After two near-misses, Kozzi Asano is delighted to have broken through for his first victory at racing’s highest level. Asano … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Pakenham betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | February 3 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the eight-race card at Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday, February 3, 2022. See all … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Gosford racing preview & top value bets | Thursday, February 3 HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst has picked out his top tips and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, February 2 HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his top tips and quaddie selections for the Ipswich meeting on Wednesday, February 2, with … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Joice returns a winner at Grafton with Zac Attack After being out of the training ranks for almost three years to the day, David Joice returned a winner on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago The Follow Files: Don’t ditch Anamoe or Tyzone just yet Although it was a tough weekend to find winners, the way the Rosehill track played allowed us to hone in … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Australian Guineas, Newmarket Handicap nominations released Nominations have been released for three Group 1 races at Flemington this autumn, with the Australian Guineas (1600m), Newmarket Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Four Moves Ahead in good shape for Light Fingers Stakes One of the most competitive editions of the Light Fingers Stakes is set to be run at Royal Randwick on … Read More Australia horse racing news 2 years ago Grant Williams flying solo as WA vaccine mandates kick in Grant and Alana Williams have dissolved their powerhouse training partnership as new vaccination mandates take effect in Western Australia this … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 1, 2022 Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 2 years ago Will Power on turf mission in Thursday’s Chinese New Year Cup Douglas Whyte hopes the timing is right with Will Power when his dirt specialist makes the switch for turf riches … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Spirit Of Baz rekindles fond memories at Ellerslie The win of progressive stayer Spirit Of Baz at Ellerslie on Sunday brought back some fond memories for those associated … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Saint Alice provides welcome boost for Williams stable Promising mare Saint Alice demonstrated she will be a force to be reckoned with in her upcoming assignments when she … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bosson hoping for perfect Derby trial at Te Rapa Leading rider Opie Bosson is putting in the hard yards as he gets set to ride Group 1 Vodafone New … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Grafton racing preview, betting tips & odds – Tuesday 2/2/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Tuesday’s race meeting at Grafton in New South … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Orr Test To Start Crosshaven’s Autumn Three-year-olds have had a good record in the Orr Stakes this century and Tom Dabernig is hoping his under-rated galloper … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Barrier Crucial To Dame’s Sprint Return The barrier draw will be a key factor in determining whether Dame Giselle kicks off her latest campaign in the … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Stony Creek horse racing tips & best odds – Tuesday 2/2/2021 HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Tuesday’s race meeting at Stony Creek in Gippsland, … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago The Harrovian On Target For Futurity The Harrovian left Victoria as a benchmark 58 winner but returns as a genuine contender for the Group One Futurity … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Top 10 horses to watch at Autumn Racing Carnival 2021 HorseBetting.com.au takes a look at the top 10 hottest prospects to look out for in the major events at this … Read More Horse Racing News 3 years ago Punt Drunk: WA racing on hold as Perth goes back to 2020 The Punt Drunk team take a look back at the big news coming our of the weekend, including Perth’s emergency … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news 3 years ago Poon and Lui combine with Glorious Dragon to snare Centenary Vase Handicap Glorious Dragon has avenged defeat in the 2020 Group 3 Centenary Vase Handicap (1800m) by denying Exultant a third win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago South Islander goes close to massive Cup upset Over the 147-year history of the Wellington Cup, the famous Trentham two-miler has witnessed any number of upset victories, but … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Local galloper impresses at Pukekohe Local runner El Tirador provided a dashing display on his home track at Pukekohe on Sunday when he strode home … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Sinarahma set for another Group One target Although he enjoyed a wonderful day at Trentham on Saturday, trainer Allan Sharrock was left with a niggling feeling of … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Trainer Pascoe in first metropolitan win Trainer Troy Pascoe got his first city winner and apprentice Adin Thompson his first double when Mishani El Lobo won … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Fall mars winning day for jockey Marquand Jockey Tom Marquand has been sent to hospital for further tests after showing signs of concussion following a race fall … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Jungle Edge provides Darose a career high Jade Darose has landed a career highlight when she piloted Jungle Edge to victory in the Listed WJ Adams Stakes … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Super Seth returns in style in Group 3 Manfred Stakes Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth has made an impressive return to win the Group Three Manfred Stakes in wet conditions … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Standout outguns Expressway Stakes rivals The Gerald Ryan-trained Standout has signalled he will be a sprinting force this autumn with an outstanding return to win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Staying trip ideal for Bjorn Baker mare She’s Ideel has stepped up to 2000 metres for the first time at Randwick and shown it is where her … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Heat, rain put stop to provincial meetings Oppressive heat has forced the Newcastle meeting to be called off before a race was run, while rain has ended … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Cool Chap completes big week for Heathcote Trainer Robert Heathcote completed a big week when Cool Chap made it successive wins at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Waller unveils Group 1 ambitions for Subpoenaed The well-backed Subpoenaed has made an impressive return to racing at Randwick and will be given her chance in better … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Just Benjamin digs deep for Caulfield win After a luckless Australian debut, Just Benjamin has led throughout to give connections a win in the Mal Seccull Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Mildred returns with Chairman’s Stakes win The Grahame Begg-trained two-year-old Mildred has made a winning return to claim her second stakes win in the Group Three … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Diamond Effort revels in wet at Caulfield The Clinton McDonald-trained Diamond Effort has lived up to her wet-track pedigree to score an effortless win at Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Gresham ends a sequence of minor placings Trainer Chris Waller has continued his good run for the Star Thoroughbred syndicate with Gresham winning at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Everest winner in autumn training setback Star colt Yes Yes Yes will undergo veterinary tests to determine the extent of a leg injury which threatens his … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Maher makes clean sweep of juvenile races Co-trainer Ciaron Maher has an enviable arsenal of two-year-olds with Away Game and Prague cementing their respective Golden Slipper claims … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Shalwa to concentrate on easy summer races Impressive Eagle Farm winner Shalwa will miss the winter to concentrate on easier summer races after her Eagle Farm win … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Heat puts paid to Newcastle race meeting Oppressive heat has forced the Newcastle meeting to be called off before a race was run … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Vaucluse Bay salutes again at Caulfield Vaucluse Bay has recorded back-to-back Caulfield victories with a well-judged front-running ride by Linda Meech … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Uncle Frank gives stable plenty of options Toowoomba trainer Steve Kirkwood has plenty of options with smart two-year-old Uncle Frank after the gelding won at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Nonconformist notches his first city win Progressive three-year-old gelding Nonconformist is set to get the chance in stakes company in the Group Two Autumn Classic after … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Yes Yes Yes work schedule interrupted Star colt Yes Yes Yes has been found to have inflammation in a leg, putting a question mark on his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Darren Weir charged over jiggers Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir has been charged with possessing electronic devices and asked to show cause why he should … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The charge sheet for Weir, McLean, Kermond Details of charges issued by stewards to trainers Darren Weir and Jarrod McLean and stable employee Tyson Kermond … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Darren Weir’s feature wins Trainer Darren Weir’s major race wins … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Nature Strip, Extra Brut among scratchings High-profile sprinter Nature Strip and Victoria Derby winner Extra Brut are among 11 Darren Weir-trained horses taken out of Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago The jigger – what is it? A jigger sends an electrical shockwave through a horse in a bid to make it run faster … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ashlor out to press Oakleigh Plate claims Last-start winner Ashlor can show he is on track for a crack at the Group One Oakleigh Plate when he … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago All-Star Mile hopes for Mr Money Bags A benchmark race at Caulfield is the next step for Mr Money Bags in a campaign his connections hope will … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Trainer Stuart Kendrick cold on claim idea Trainer Stuart Kendrick has elected not to use a claiming apprentice on promising filly Winter Passage in her rematch with … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago I Am chasing a Diamond start in Chairman’s Two-year-old filly I Am will put her Blue Diamond credentials on the line when she makes her debut in the … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Maloney can be rewarded for dedication Jockey Ryan Maloney can be rewarded for his dedication when he rides promising filly Iamican at Eagle Farm … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Golden Slipper test for Exceed The Stars Mark Newnham-trained stablemates Exceed The Stars and Blazing Miss will wear blinkers at Rosehill as they build to the major … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Moroney senses opportunity for New Zealand breeding industry Despite some tough times in the New Zealand thoroughbred breeding and racing industry at present, experienced bloodstock agent Paul Moroney … Read More USA horse racing news 5 years ago Gun Runner’s first foal born in Japan THE 2017 American Horse of the Year Gun Runner has produced his first progeny after a filly was born in … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Old combo after city win with Say Haya Trainer Pat Duff is keen to give his friend Larry Olsen his first city winner as an owner/breeder with Say … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Sunlight strolls home in Werribee jump-out Trainer Tony McEvoy is delighted with Sunlight’s winning jump-out at Werribee which shows she is on target for the Lightning … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Jedastar confirmed for Lightning Stakes Trainer Lloyd Kennewell has confirmed two-year-old filly Jedastar will take her place in the Lightning Stakes at Flemington with Chris … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Karaka day six starts on a bright note It didn’t take long for the action in the Karaka auction ring to match the heated temperatures outside on day … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Dabernig would “be most surprised” if Weir is training after Friday LINDSAY Park co-trainer Tom Dabernig believes champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir should be stood down following Wednesday’s raids on his … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Derby winner returns at Taranaki The Cambridge stable of Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman will be well represented in Saturday’s Taranaki Cup meeting, with a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago QRIC takes no action on Darren Weir The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission will not take any immediate action against trainer Darren Weir and is waiting for any … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Stakes race debut for Folk Dress He might be the two-year-old trainer of the moment but Matamata’s Jamie Richards isn’t convinced his debutante filly Folk Dress … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Five Victorian trainers face inquiry over cobalt charges Father and daughter training partners Terry and Katrina O’Sullivan, Monica Croston, Matthew Leek and Trevor Andrews have been charged with … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Winx to have second barrier trial Winx and Redzel will once again compete against each other in a barrier trial before they head in different directions … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Unbeaten Eurack set for Caulfield return on Saturday After winning her only three starts, Cranbourne-trained mare Eurack makes her Caulfield debut in the Ladbrokes Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Exceltic to give guide on Slipper chances in Canonbury Stakes Gary Portelli has trained one Golden Slipper winner and will gauge his prospects of a second when Exceltic makes his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Caulfield tips & form for Saturday February 3 IT is Group 3 Manfred Stakes Day (1200m) at Caulfield this weekend and Horse Betting has taken a look at … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Racing Victoria place hold on all prize money won by Tony Vasil Caulfield trainer Tony Vasil has agreed to any prize money percentage won to be held by Racing Victoria to continue … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Townsville tips & full form for Friday, February 2 THE sunshine state’s racing focus will almost solely be on Townsville on Friday as the popular venue hosts a strong … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Levi Kavanagh relying on debutante Queen’s Authority at Caulfield Levi Kavanagh has had to scratch Kentucky Breeze from the Manfred Stakes but the trainer believes Queen’s Authority can run … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Canberra Friday afternoon form & tips, February 2 THE nation’s capital is back hosting racing this Friday and we’re looking forward to what’s on offer in the ACT … Read More Australia horse racing news, USA horse racing news 6 years ago More Americans attending the Melbourne Cup than ever An annual study into the economic impact of the Melbourne Cup has observed a doubling of North American attendees between … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Blinkers on for Logan River at Caulfield The Tony McEvoy-trained colt Logan River will have blinkers on in a race for the first time when he resumes … Read More Horse Racing Tips 6 years ago Canterbury Friday night tips & form, February 2 CANTERBURY is back this Friday night and no-one does showtime underlights quite like Sydney. Let’s get stuck into the race … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago First seasons sire Ghibellines in high demand at Karaka White Robe Lodge’s resident stallion Ghibellines has got off to a roaring start at Karaka, with his first crop of … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Track recorder holders Championship & D’Bai go head to head at Meydan Thursday’s fourth Meydan Racecourse fixture of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival is undoubtedly the best so far, with not … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Wallace turns back clock with Cossie contesting Brisbane 2yo John Wallace and Larry Cassidy will revive memories of the 1994 Melbourne Cup when they combine with Cossie at Doomben … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Vatly improved Janszoon to start in 3rd race in 4 weeks at Meydan In a short amount of time, lightly raced Janszoon has made a name for himself at Meydan. The grey son … Read More Hong Kong horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Centenary Sprint winner DB Pin to contest Golden Shaheen on dirt One of the top sprinters in Hong Kong, DB Pin has his connections Dubai dreaming after an excellent neck victory … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Local favourite Ertijaal on track to defend G2 Meydan Sprint title Ertijaal, one of the most popular horses in local training, is progressing exceptionally well for conditioner Ali Rashid Al Rayhi … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Willi Willi chasing back-to-back city wins at Caulfield Trainer Craig Widdison is expecting Willi Willi to make his presence felt again when the gelding steps to 2000m at … Read More United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Group 2 winner Championship returns to defend G2 Al Fahidi Fort Multiple Group 2 winner Championship has done little wrong at Meydan and trainer Ahmad bin Harmash would like that to … Read More France horse racing news, United Arab Emirates horse racing news 6 years ago Talismanic next start undecided but Dubai World Cup confirmed Certainly one of the most eye-catching horses in training, Godolphin’s emblazoned bay Group 1Breeders Cup Turf champion Talismanic is looking … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Surprise 2yo winner Gallagher now on Matamata Slipper path Gallagher delivered a pleasant first-up surprise at Pukekohe for part-owner and trainer Jacob McKay. The juvenile finished runner-up behind the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Boomwaa getting back to best now with Ben Currie training Sprinter Boomwaa is getting close to his outstanding early form since being switched to trainer Ben Currie at Toowoomba … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Flying Feet needs to perform to continue on to NZ Derby A Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) start is on the line for Flying Feet at Matamata on Friday. The … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Pakenham Thursday night market movers, February 1 PAKENHAM night racing is back this Thursday and despite there being a big gap between the markets opening and the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Switch to weight for age only improves Tommy Tucker’s hopes A switch to weight-for-age conditions could see Wingatui galloper Tommy Tucker finally snare success in the Group 3 White Robe … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago The Westbury Club pinhooking syndicate enjoy profitable Karaka Westbury Stud launched a new pinhooking syndicate under their The Westbury Club banner last year and the inaugural syndicate was … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Rockhampton firmers & drifters for Thursday, February 1 RACING today in Queensland is at Rockhampton and a huge number of runners have firmed in heavily ahead of the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Waikato Stud leading vendor Karaka Yearling Sales book 1 Champion vendor Waikato Stud enjoyed another outstanding week at Karaka and met with a welcome pleasant surprise along the way … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Tracey Preston confident King Of Smarts will perfom on NZ debut Tracey Preston is expecting the well-travelled King Of Smarts to give a strong account of himself in his New Zealand … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Blanco Belle to contest prelude ahead of G1 NZ Oaks Blanco Belle will take another step toward her Group One autumn goal when she makes an appearance at her home … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Muswellbrook market movers for Thursday, February 1 MUSWELLBROOK racing returns this Thursday and a great card of racing awaits. Horse Betting has delivered the tips for the … Read More Market Movers 6 years ago Kilmore market movers for Thursday, February 1 KILMORE is one of two key Victorian meets this Thursday afternoon/night and the punters are getting the beaks wet early … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Chautauqua back to his old self in trial Chautauqua is likely to make his reappearance in a Group Two race at Caulfield rather than the Lightning Stakes a … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Sydney to hold world’s richest turf race Randwick will host the world’s richest race on turf worth $10 million with The Everest, a 1200m-sprint, to be run … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Payne almost bags Sandown double The lack of seasoning over a staying trip for Thunder Connection has cost Andrew Payne a winning double at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago The world’s richest thoroughbred races With the announcement of a $10m sprint race to be held at Randwick, find out where it sits in the … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Currie looking forward to Hey Doc return Caulfield Guineas placegetter Hey Doc is one of several talented three-year-olds set to make their return in the Group Three … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jim Byrne showcases his ability Jim Byrne has shown why he would be a big loss to Brisbane racing if he accepts an overseas contract … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Eshtiraak stakes Diamond claims at Sandown Eshtiraak has put his name forward as a potential Blue Diamond Stakes contender with a fighting win at Sandown … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Caulfield swan song for retiring Gauci Darren Gauci will ride competitively for the final time at Caulfield before starting a new phase of his career as … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago NSW bush trainer McCarney outed for cobalt Wellington trainer Garry McCartney will spend 15 months away from racing after being disqualified for cobalt offences … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Star pair in strong raceday gallop Star Brisbane gallopers Too Good To Refuse and Cylinder Beach have worked solidly between races at Doomben in the lead … Read More Horse Racing Tips 7 years ago Friday night racing at Moonee Valley with free tips, February 3 WE love bet on Friday night and Moonee Valley is back with a quality eight-race card which includes the Inglis … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Waller starting quest for elusive Coolmore Trainer Chris Waller has won more of half the Group One titles available in Sydney and his team for the … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Will The Everest climb to the top of the Australian racing ranks? RACING NSW and the Australian Turf Club have launched The Everest, which will carry a purse of $10 million to … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Jukebox out to press Blue Diamond claims Debut winner Jukebox will be out to stamp himself as a genuine Blue Diamond Stakes contender when he lines up … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Lindsay Hatch in form for biggest win Trainer Lindsay Hatch has had five winners from his past nine runners but he believes his biggest win could be … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Randwick to host $10m sprint race annually A new race called The Everest worth $10 million will be held annually at Randwick, making it the world’s richest … Read More Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News 7 years ago Black Chevalier out to give Feek Racing another staying success THE fledgling training partnership of David and Coral Feek could receive a big boost on Friday night as the duo … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Dwayne Dunn buoyant about Chautauqua Jockey Dwayne Dunn says Chautauqua has shown him he can be a force in the autumn after riding him in … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago Three interstate runners in Hobart Cup The Darren Weir-trained Big Duke is one of three interstate runners among the field of 10 for the $200,000 Hobart … Read More Horse Racing News 7 years ago From Within on track for Riesling Stakes Trainer Chris Waller will give From Within a chance to stake her claims for a Golden Slipper start after a … Read More View the full article

Kim Weir, former major gifts fundraiser at the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, has joined Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) as Director of Strategic Growth. Weir will work closely with Dr. Erin Sisk, Co-Founder of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, and the THS Board of Directors and staff to develop and implement a strategic growth plan for the Saratoga Springs-based impact sector organization. Weir duties will include development the THS fundraising strategy and expanding the engagement of the organization's herd of retired racehorses through therapy and program utilization “I am certain that our team will immediately benefit from Kim's diverse business background, successful fundraising skills and her deep relationships across the Thoroughbred industry” said Dr. Erin Sisk. “Kim's understanding of the racing landscape and personal commitment to sharing the gift of horses with all who need them, will provide our young and growing organization with an invaluable new asset to help us realize our bold vision for the countless lives we can heal and help with the therapeutic benefits of our horses.” Weir also served as the Deputy Executive Director of the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association in Washington, DC. The San Diego native graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia with a B.A. in Spanish and International Relations and received her M.B.A from the Mason School of Business at the College of William and Mary. She and her husband, Bob, moved to Saratoga Springs from the Washington D.C. area in 2018. The post Weir Appointed Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga Director of Strategic Growth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Derby is not just any race. It is the pinnacle of American horse racing from virtually every angle: breeding, owning, training, riding and yes, even betting (who doesn't want bragging rights for picking the winner?). And the Derby race/event has grown to such importance for the entire industry (the hoopla around the Derby as an event got bigger in the preceding years even while horse racing has been struggling), that its import flows far beyond the private parameters of ownership of Churchill Downs, Inc. Derby day is an industry-wide event even though it is run by a private entity. And herein emerges the problem that begs for a resolution. The owners of horses trained by Bob Baffert, in refusing to switch barns in order to get their horses eligible to the Derby race, are, in essence, calling out the management of the Derby race by Churchill and boycotting the race. I write this from the perspective of years of graduate study in political economy during my Ph.D. work. These owners have made (and undoubtedly not deliberately so) a huge first step in challenging the balance of power in the industry between owners/breeders and the racetracks. Churchill, in arbitrarily extending the ban on their trainer and shortening the time for the required transfer of their horses from their chosen trainer to someone else (the transfer date was conspicuously set days before the Robert Lewis prep race at Santa Anita), had, apparently gone too far. Churchill was intrinsically questioning both the owner's management and judgment in the care of their horses. The owners, in turn, by not transferring their horses to another trainer and thus choosing not to run in the Derby, are questioning the management of the Derby race itself by Churchill Inc. The implications from this small group of owner's decisions go far beyond themselves, their trainer and Churchill itself. Not only are these owners challenging Churchill's authority to interfere with the management and use of their property rights, by boycotting this year's Derby, they are preventing (again not deliberately) the breeders of the horses in question from participating in the Derby. This battle of the power of Churchill Inc. over the Derby race with these owners has rippling effects on the breeding industry itself. You breed a top horse, it gets sold and then doesn't get to participate in the Derby because of a battle between Churchill Inc. and a specific trainer that leads to the owners withholding the horse. This situation needs to be resolved. And the power of Churchill Inc. over a race that is now, de facto, an industry race (while proprietary to Churchill Inc.) needs to be curbed so that any similar situation doesn't re-occur. Decisions directly impacting the Derby race need to be subject to countervailing power by the key interest groupings in the industry-with representatives actually in the boardroom concerning key decisions on the Derby race. Such arrangements are not uncommon in business. Even the trainers do not have a voice regarding their own eligibility and seemingly arbitrary decisions regarding their participation. The Derby is the Derby because everyone wants to run their top horses if they are ready for the race. As soon as capable, top horses are not put on the path to the Derby, the race can lose its significance before too long. The Derby race is too important to the industry to be allowed to be run without Industry-wide input to assure its continued impact. –Armen Antonian Ph.D The post Letter To The Editor: Armen Antonian appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Dr. Dana Stead, DVM, has been named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian, according to Churchill Downs Wednesday. In this role, Stead will provide veterinarian support and oversight at all CDI-owned racetracks including at Churchill Downs. Stead joins CDI's Equine Medical Director Dr. William Farmer, DVM, supporting equine safety at the Company's Thoroughbred and Standardbred racetracks across the U.S. Stead will begin his new role on Feb. 5. “I look forward to working together with the horsemen and women across all of CDI's properties and am dedicated to promoting and ensuring the well-being and safety of each of our equine and human athletes,” said Stead. With over 16 years in equine veterinary medicine, Stead also was the owner and operator of his own veterinary practice, serving multiple California-based racetracks, including Santa Anita Park and Del Mar. During that period, his responsibilities ranged from conducting pre-race examinations, emergency triage and serving as the racing veterinary supervisor for 25,000 races, with over 200,000 starters. Stead, who holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science and a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Colorado State University, has also been a member of the Breeders' Cup veterinary team for 14 of the last 15 years. The post Dana Stead Named Equine Safety and Integrity Veterinarian appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bob Ehalt analyzes the lineup for the Feb. 3 Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.View the full article

Following a recommendation from its Furosemide Advisory Committee (FAC), the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Board of Directors approved $773,500 in grant funding for three scientific studies on the use of furosemide (also known as “Lasix”) to be conducted over the next two years by the Nationwide Children's Hospital, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington State University, HISA said in a Wednesday release. The studies will examine the 48-hour period before the start of a Covered Horserace, including the effects of furosemide on equine health and the integrity of competition. Researchers will be required to present final reports on their findings to the FAC on or before Jan. 31, 2026. “The Furosemide Advisory Committee is grateful to the expert researchers who responded to our request for proposals and look forward to partnering with Nationwide Children's Hospital, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and Washington State University on this important research,” said FAC Chairman Dr. Scott Palmer, VMD. “The lifelong health and well-being of Thoroughbreds is our top priority. This work will help ensure we have policies in place to safeguard these remarkable animals and the integrity of the sport.” Under the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act, HISA is required to fund scientific research on the topic of furosemide to inform the FAC's future recommendations to the HISA Board on whether and how to amend their existing furosemide regulations. A request for proposals was issued by HISA in August 2023. Out of those submitted, the following were recommended by the FAC and approved: Examining Associations Between Furosemide Treatment & Racehorse Health and Welfare Principal Investigator: Amanda Waller, Bsc, PhD, Research Scientist, Center for Clinical and Translational Research, Nationwide Children's Hospital This study will examine the effects of race day furosemide treatment on the health and welfare of Thoroughbreds as well as their long-term racing performance. An analysis will be conducted to assess the association between pre-race furosemide administration and fatal injury, while also comparing the performance metrics–including lifetime earnings, career length, lifetime starts, starts per year, placings and average speed figures–of horses that raced exclusively on furosemide as 2-year-olds and horses that did not receive furosemide as juveniles. Effects of Repeated Furosemide Administration on Electrolyte Homeostasis and Bone Density in Healthy Adult Exercising Thoroughbreds Principal Investigator: SallyAnne L. DeNotta, DVM, PhD, DACVIM., Clinical Assistant Professor, Large Animal Medicine, University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine This study will examine the effects of repeated furosemide administration on electrolyte homeostasis, parathyroid response and urinary electrolyte excretion in exercising adult Thoroughbreds. The study will also examine the effects of repeated administration on bone density and strength using minimally invasive methods of measurement, including DEXA scan and OsteoProbe. Does Pre-Race Administration of Furosemide to Thoroughbred Racehorses Prolong Their Racing Careers? Principal Investigator: Warwick Bayly, BVSc, PhD, DACVIM, Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University This study will examine the impact of severe exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) on horses' careers and the health of the racing industry more broadly. In doing so, the study will assess whether regular furosemide treatment is associated with more career starts and greater longevity and the impact of banning furosemide for 2-year-olds on the duration of their careers and number of lifetime starts. The study will also seek to determine the extent to which severe EIPH impacts the number of subsequent starts, the periods between them and, when applicable, the time between the diagnosis of severe EIPH and retirement. The post HISA To Fund Three Scientific Studies On The Use of Furosemide appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Wild Bull has a hard act to follow ahead of his debut at Ascot Park on Thursday. The three-year-old is a full brother to Wildwest (pictured above) who made one of the most impressive debut victories seen in Southland in recent history when he scored by more than 12 lengths in his first outing at Winton in 2019. Like Wildwest, Wild Bull is trained by Lauren Pearson and he will be driven by Brent Barclay. Wildwest was exported to Australia after his first win and has since been a Group 1 winner and won 15 from 51 starts, earning over half a million dollars. While it would be nice to see a repeat of what his big brother did, Pearson is keeping her feet well and truly on the ground ahead of three-year-old’s debut. “He is a nice horse but race day is another step up from what he has been doing at the trials,” the trainer said. “Most of his trials have been good, initially Brent wasn’t thrilled with his last one but when he went back and looked at the replay he was happy with it.” “Fingers crossed he can do everything right on Thursday.” Wild Bull will clash with his stablemate Duke Of Scotland in race 8 on Thursday. Duke Of Scotland looks to be getting close to a win following consistent efforts in his last three starts. How the race plays out early for the four-year-old, who follows out a roughie from barrier 2 on the second row, could be crucial to his chances of scoring a deserved win. “He has worked good this week, two on the second row probably isn’t the best,” Pearson said. “He would probably have been better off drawing wider on the front row than there.” “Hopefully he can get a bit of luck.” Nathan Williamson takes the reins behind Duke Of Scotland, while Pearson and Barclay also combine with Without Comparison in race 6. The mare produced the best performance of her career so far when sitting parked and toughing out an impressive last start win at Winton. The four-year-old steps up in class to race more hardened competition in Thursday’s Gold Chip Final, but she does so while he form is on an upward trajectory. “Fingers crossed she does everything right, it is not a big field so hopefully that should help her,” Pearson said. “One thing is that she does try hard when she goes out there.” Pearson also lines up Nek Delight in race 2, with Sarah O’Reilly to do the driving. The mare has drawn in the same awkward spot in barrier eight as she did in her last visit to Ascot Park. “I think in three of her last four starts she has drawn wide,” Pearson said. “She always seems to be last and trying to run on from there.” “It could be the same on Thursday, she just needs a draw.” View the full article

Jonny Turner’s selections for Invercargill. Race Jonny Turner Racing Journalist Race 1 4.43pm 3 Durrant 7 Franco Huntington 5 Warrior Easton 6 Nyla Race 2 5.08pm 5 American Mac 1 Franco Cornel 7 Magic Sign 3 Eddie James Race 3 5.34pm 6 Moonlite Dream 2 Advance Party 5 Woodlea Jewel 1 Ideal Double Race 4 5.59pm 4 Haley Robyn 5 Get Kraken 1 I’m Watching You 6 Superfast Race 5 6.24pm 3 First Light 4 Northview Street 7 Sidorova 1 Vanessa Marie Race 6 6.49pm 3 Bill Bootit 1 Madison’s Moon 4 Jaccka Baylis 8 Without Comparison Race 7 7.14pm 6 Bluto 7 Brookies Player 8 He’s A Meister 4 Quaddie VC Race 8 7.47pm 4 Wild Bull 10 Duke Of Scotland 1 Montage 3 Vincent Prince View the full article

Milton Harris has been ruled not to be a “fit and proper person” to hold a trainer's licence in written reasons issued by the British Horseracing Authority's Licensing Committee. The Warminster handler was found to be in multiple breaches of his licence conditions, with the BHA citing his “misconduct in his dealings with others, including fellow licence holder Mr Simon Earle” and “concerns in respect of safeguarding arising out of MH's conduct with young persons employed at his racing yard”. Harris, who had an enforced absence from the training ranks between 2011 and 2018 due to financial issues, also admitted to being in breach of conditions which were imposed on his licence upon his return. Harris reportedly failed “to be candid in his dealings with the BHA in respect of those breaches, particularly when the BHA was seeking to provide opportunities for MH to remedy those breaches”. In the wake of the ruling, BHA director of integrity and regulatory operations, Tim Naylor said, “Racing is a sport that works hard to provide a safe and welcoming space for all and the ruling of the Licensing Committee in this case sends a clear message that those in positions of authority in our industry must act in a way that upholds these values. “We are grateful to the committee for their time in considering this matter and also to those who came forward to share their experiences of Mr Harris and gave evidence at the hearing. “Some of the details in the Licensing Committee's decision make for extremely uncomfortable reading. Mr Harris's behaviour over a prolonged period of time fell a long way short of what we expect of a licensed person and, as the committee found, would cause damage to racing's reputation if allowed to continue without repercussion. “We are, therefore, pleased with the panel's finding that Mr Harris is not a fit and proper person to hold a licence. “As is clear from the decision, the BHA's concerns ranged across a number of very serious issues. One of these concerns related to safeguarding. The BHA takes its safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously and, as demonstrated by its bringing this case before the Licensing Committee, will do everything within its powers to ensure that those working in our sport do so in an environment befitting what should rightly be expected by them and, in the case of young people, their parents or guardians upon taking a job in the sport. “The BHA recently published an updated Safeguarding and Human Welfare Strategy, which built on our existing policies and seeks to protect and promote the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in the sport. “As always, we would encourage anybody who feels they have been subjected to or witnessed inappropriate behaviour in our sport to contact us. The BHA's Code of Conduct clearly establishes the standards that everyone involved in racing is expected to uphold and we will never turn a blind eye to concerns raised about conduct which may fall below these standards.” Harris described himself as “disappointed” by the verdict, with a further response planned in the coming days. “I've just seen the decision of the committee and I'm obviously disappointed,” said Harris. “My immediate priority is to look after the horses, owners and long-serving staff here and in the immediate that will be my sole focus. I will make a statement [on the decision] in a few days' time.” The post Milton Harris Has Training Licence Withdrawn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby looks to keep his streak of winners going in the Feb. 2 Dubai Carnival session at Meydan Racecourse.View the full article

With increases since 2017 in both the total value impacted and equine-related employment, the 2023 findings of the Equine Economic Impact Survey by the American Horse Council (AHC) reflect the positive contributions of the equine industry on the U.S. economy, the organization said via a release Wednesday. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the sector and highlights how the industry reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country. Highlights include: Diverse Economic Sectors Impacted: $177 billion. That's the total value added in 2023 from the equine industry, up from $122 billion in 2017. The equine industry's ripple effect extends beyond the traditional sectors, influencing a broad spectrum of industries. From agriculture and tourism to veterinary services and technology, the survey showcases the interconnectedness of the equine world with other economic realms. Employment Boost: The survey reveals a substantial impact on employment with 2.2 million jobs linked both directly and indirectly to the equine sector. Not only are breeders, trainers, veterinarians and farriers represented, but so are truck drivers, nutritionists, chemists, police officers and journalists. Slight Downshift in Population: While there is a slight downshift in the total population of horses from 2023 (6.6 million) compared to 2017 (7.2 million), that's only a slight consideration when compared to the growing numbers in jobs and expenditures. “The Economic Impact Study is the most effective tool in our advocacy quiver,” says Julie Broadway, president of the AHC. “When the industry needs to take aim at an issue, this data is invaluable in helping us paint the picture of the contributions the industry makes and the breath & depth of its composition.” Click here to purchase a copy of the study. The post Equine Economic Study Finds Diverse Sectors And Employment Positively Impacted Since 2017 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Australian serves up a perfect aperitif for Sunday’s Classic Mile thanks to the victories of Hercules, Telecom Speed, Noble Pursuit and Happy GolfView the full article

Horse Races S.A. announces that the organization and conduct of Greek horse races is ceased as of Jan. 30. The average number of registered horses in the Greek Jockey Club has been below 300 over the last two years.View the full article

Following the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York Racing Association has added a Thursday, February 29 card to the winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack. View the full article

Following the approval of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has added a Thursday, Feb. 29 card to the winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, the organization said in a release Wednesday. NYRA, with the support of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB), requested to add the additional card following the cancellation of racing Jan. 20-21 at the Big A due to arctic temperatures. The schedule is currently being conducted Friday-Sunday. Aqueduct will host a Presidents' Day card on Monday, Feb. 19 with four-day race weeks to resume Feb. 29. The winter meet, originally scheduled for 47 days, began on Jan. 1 and continues through Saturday, Mar. 30 and features 26 stakes races worth $3.5 million in purses. The post NYRA Adds Feb. 29 Card To Big A Winter Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

On the surface, the case against trainer Jeffrey Englehart seems pretty cut and dried. He had a horse test positive for Clenbuterol, the bronchodilator that is on the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit's (HIWU) list of banned substances. Trainers found using banned substances can be suspended for up to two years. But Englehart, who races at the NYRA tracks and at Finger Lakes, is adamant that he never gave the drug to the horse in question. “We don't use Clenbuterol. Period,” Englehart said. So is there more to this story? Dig a little deeper and you might conclude that there is. To Englehart, it's not about the fact that the horse tested positive. He doesn't dispute that finding. But when was the horse given Clenbuterol and by whom? He hopes the answers to those questions will clear his name and lead to HIWU dropping the case against him. The horse that tested positive for Clenbuterol was an unnamed 2-year-old by Classic Empire out of Fast Heart. Englehart bought the horse on behalf of owner Marcello Rosa for $14,000 at the OBS auction June 15. The horse broke down while training and had to be euthanized at Finger Lakes Nov. 21. Englehart's problems were just beginning. HIWU performed a battery of tests on the deceased horse, including blood, urine and hair. The blood and urine tests were negative. According to Rick Arthur, former equine medical director for the California Horse Racing Board, a standard dose of Clenbuterol will typically be detectable in the blood for about three to four days after administration. For urine, the detection window would typically be between 10 to 17 days after administration. But HIWU also performed a hair test, which revealed the presence of Clenbuterol. Englehart claims that hair tests can show the presence of the substance for up to a year after it was given to a horse. According to Arthur, Clenbuterol can be found in hair samples for at least six months after the drug was administered. Dr. Rick Arthur | Horsephotos “We've certainly seen Clenbuterol in hair up to six months,” said Arthur. “It could probably stay longer, we just haven't tried to look at it. We did a lot of hair testing for Clenbuterol in Quarter Horses at Los Alamitos. Trainers have contended that horses past six months have tested positive.” After learning about how long after administration Clenbuterol can be found in a hair sample, Englehart started to do the math. The horse broke down exactly five months and six days after the purchase at OBS. That means, Englehart contends, that it is entirely possible that someone gave the horse the drug before he purchased it and that he could be suspended for something someone else did. “(HIWU) say it's in the horse's system, so you are guilty,” said Englehart, who is still training while awaiting he results of the split sample test done on the Classic Empire colt. “It doesn't matter to them that it can stay in the system for up to a year and I only had the horse for less than six months. That's completely unfair. They are trying to upend my life.” The unraced colt was sold for $4,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky October Yearling Sale Oct. 26, 2022. The consignor was Vinery Sales and the purchaser was Juan Centeno. The latter, who sells under the name of All Dreams Equine, turned around and put the horse in OBS June. It was one of five horses who successfully went through the ring, including a horse named She She's Shadow (Bucchero), who was also purchased by Englehart. When asked if She She's Shadow was tested and what the results were, Alexa Ravit, the director of communications & outreach for HIWU, said in an email response to the TDN: “HIWU cannot comment on what horses have been sampled or their subsequent test results beyond what is published on our website in accordance with the ADMC Program's public disclosure requirements.” Englehart's theory is that Centeno gave the Clenbuterol to the horse in hopes that it would help the colt have a fast pre-sale workout. The horse put in a two-furlong breeze in :22. “I don't know the gentleman from All Dreams Equine,” Englehart said. “I just know it had to be him because I know it wasn't me.” Centeno did not respond to emails, text messages and phone calls from the TDN requesting a comment. Englehart alleged that Clenbuterol use is “rampant” at the 2-year-old sales. “This horse was probably training on (Clenbuterol) right up to day he sold,” Englehart said. “It's very well known that Clenbuterol use is rampant at sales. Every trainer knows that. I think if they did a hair test on every horse 70 to 80 percent would be positive for Clenbuterol.” Under OBS's conditions of sale, no medication may be administered within 24 hours of a horse's under-tack performance. Several specific medications may not be administered on the sales grounds or present in a test sample, including Clenbuterol. OBS tests around 10-15% of the horses who are going to sell, but does not do hair-sample tests, just blood and urine. This colt was not one of those randomly tested in June, the sales company said. Tom Ventura | Patty Wolfe When asked to elaborate on the sales company's rules regarding Clenbuterol, OBS President Tom Ventura said every step possible is taken to make sure that no horse in the sale has been given that particular drug. “With our policy for bronchodilators, including Clenbuterol, we were ahead of the racing curve, because the sales companies have the ability within the conditions of sale to put policies in place maybe a little quicker than jumping through the regulatory hoops that are required at the racetracks,” Ventura said. “OBS, in October of 2019, prohibited bronchodilators. Period. In any animal at any level, in any type of sale. “Since the very beginning of the tests, I think we had two early on who tested positive and didn't go through the ring, so two positives that we have had for Clenbuterol in four years. I know there weren't any in the last year. We test them as they're coming off the racetrack, and then the buyers have the right to test when they sign the sales ticket. We haven't had any returns for Clenbuterol from those tests.” In limbo while awaiting the results of the split sample, Englehart has continued his own investigation. He believes the answer to his problems may lie in what is called a segmented drug test, which can provide a time line so far as when a drug was used. According to the website cellmark.co.uk, by segmenting head hair samples into monthly one-centimeter sections, a month-by-month historic profile of drug use can be obtained. That goes for humans and horses. If the segmented test shows that the Clenbuterol was administered prior to the day when Englehart bought the horse, it would seem to prove his point that someone else must have given the drug to the horse and lead, he believes, to him being exonerated. Englehart has sent a hair sample off to the lab at Texas A&M and asked it to do a segmented test. “I'm just hoping they look at the science and I don't have to do the suspension,” he said. The problem is that he doesn't know if HIWU will also do a segmented test. Will they? Have they? HIWU won't say. “HIWU cannot publicly comment on the specific facts of pending cases, including whether segmented analysis was conducted on samples taken from specific horses,” Ravit said in another email. Finger Lakes | Sarah Andrew That's not reassuring to Englehart, who points out that the problem extends beyond sales. Horses often change hands, whether being bought at auction, being claimed or being privately purchased, and if they test positive for Clenbuterol through hair tests it would be unfair to automatically penalize the person who had the horse at the time it tested positive. “The average horseman who bought a horse or has a horse in their possession for only a short period of time, they can't be dropping the hammer on them when something can still show up in these tests after a year,” Englehart said. “You have to know when the horse was given the Clenbuterol.” We posed this question to HIWU: “Could a horse be given Clenbuterol by someone prior to being transferred to a new trainer and test positive? That would mean the current trainer would be getting penalized for something someone else did. Is this a plausible scenario?” Ravit's response did not answer that question. “HIWU cannot comment on the specific questions regarding Englehart's pending case, including the samples collected and type of testing conducted on Fast Heart 2021, the expected timeline to receive the B Sample results, and the plausibility of his defense,” she wrote. “Additionally, HIWU cannot speculate on the adjudication of the hypothetical case you described, for the outcome would depend on the specific facts of the case.” Englehart is worried that he is running short on time. Once the results of split sample are in and as long as it also shows the presence of Clenbuterol, he will be facing what could be an immediate suspension that can last as long as two years. “I'm just hoping that the tests comes back and vindicates me,” he said. “I will fight this as hard as you can and take this as far as necessary. I'm ready to take it to the courts. Meanwhile, this has been a nightmare for me.” Dan Ross contributed to this story. The post Facing A Two-Year Suspension For Clenbuterol, Trainer Jeffrey Englehart Says They’ve Got The Wrong Guy appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

High-class juvenile Bucanero Fuerte (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) is likely to begin his three-year-old campaign with a run in the G1 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday, May 4 according to trainer Adrian Murray. Bucanero Fuerte won three of his five starts as a two-year-old in the familiar colours of Amo Racing, producing his best effort when easily winning the G1 Phoenix S. at the Curragh by four lengths from the subsequent G1 Cheveley Park S. heroine Porta Fortuna (Ire) (Caravaggio). On the sidelines since finishing well held in the G1 National S. in September, Bucanero Fuerte also has the option of waiting for the G1 Irish 2,000 Guineas back at the Curragh on Saturday, May 25, but Murray is leaning towards a Newmarket return to action with a colt who he reports to have done well for his winter break. “He's great, he's been back cantering for two months now and I'm very happy with him,” said Murray. “He's got big and strong over the winter and I couldn't be happier with him. He's turned into a fine horse. “We're aiming to go to the 2,000 Guineas with him. We probably wouldn't go for a prep run and he'll be entered in both, but my preference would be the English I think.” Closer to hand, Murray is also planning an ambitious tilt at the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup at Meydan on Saturday, March 30. The horse in question is the four-year-old Elegant Man, who remains relatively unexposed after just three starts and was impressive when winning a Conditions race at Dundalk most recently. Though unproven on the dirt, Elegant Man has a pedigree which suggests he should come into his own on that surface and Murray is optimistic that we haven't seen the best of a colt who would be trying to emulate his sire, the 2017 Dubai World Cup winner Arrogate. “It was a lovely run and he's come out of the race well,” Murray said of the Dundalk performance. “He's nominated now to go to Dubai for the Dubai World Cup. He might not get in but that's the plan at the minute. “He's still quite green. He's learning and there's more to come from him once he gets a little bit more experience.” The post Guineas The Aim For Bucanero Fuerte appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Outside the boxes of the foaling unit at Banstead Manor Stud are Juddmonte's versions of the blue plaques one sees across Britain on the former homes of famous people. Here, of course, the plaques are a subtle green, but when it comes to equine celebrities there can be no bigger name than Frankel (GB). He was born in one of the old brick boxes which should be granted special sporting heritage status on February 11, 2008. It is hard to believe that his 16th birthday is looming. Backing on to his foaling box is the one where Kingman (GB) entered the world, also in the month of February but three years later, and along the row is the birthplace of Dansili (GB), whose extraordinary mother Hasili (GB) is commemorated in bronze close to that illustrious foaling wing. In almost every instance, the Juddmonte stallions go and then they come back to live across the vast expanse of lawn from where their lives began in the lavish yard that was built 100 years ago initially to house the 2,000 Guineas and Derby winner Manna (GB). An outlier in this regard is this year's new recruit, another winner of the 2,000 Guineas, Chaldean (GB). Laying down an important marker as the first son of Frankel to retire to Banstead Manor, Chaldean was the result of a foal-share by Juddmonte with his breeders, the Harper family of Whitsbury Manor Stud. When the chestnut colt appeared at the December Foal Sale of 2020, the Juddmonte inspection team liked what they saw, so much so that Simon Mockridge duly bid 550,000gns to buy out the Harpers. It was a sound decision. Chaldean was still four days shy of his third birthday when he became a Classic winner. Still technically three, he now strides across the stallion yard like he owns the place: a proud, strong and correct young stallion. To the manner born, if not at the manor born. As he struts his stuff before posing without the hint of a fidget, Chaldean already has the professionalism of a stallion who has been putting on such a show for years rather than months. He certainly looks the part, but then the big, bay head of his father appears over the door of his stable as if to remind us that so far the bragging rights are all his. One of the plaques at Banstead Manor Stud's foaling unit | Emma Berry Frankel became the champion sire of Britain and Ireland for the second time in 2023. The Andrew Balding-trained Chaldean, who had also won the previous year's G1 Dewhurst S., just as his sire had done, was one of his 11 Group 1 winners. That list includes the Oaks winner Soul Sister (GB), Nashwa (GB), a Classic heroine herself a year earlier, and the brilliant six-time Group 1 winner Inspiral (GB). Remarkably, all three of those fillies reside in John and Thady Gosden's stable and have remained in training for the coming year. Chaldean's dam Suelita (GB) (Dutch Art {GB}) had already dropped hints that she was something a bit special when her first two foals, The Broghie Man (GB) (Cityscape {GB}) and Gloves Lynch (GB) (Mukhadram {GB}), each earned black type. Her record improved again when her fourth foal became the G2 Mill Reef S. winner Alkumait (GB), by Whitsbury Manor Stud's home stallion Showcasing (GB), who was himself bred by Juddmonte. Alkumait is now at Capital Stud in Ireland. Then came Alkumait's full-sister Get Ahead (GB), a Listed winner who was runner-up in the G1 Flying Five S. last season before being bought by Tony Bloom and Ian McAleavey for 2.5 million gns at the Tattersalls December Mares Sale. By then of course she was also a half-sister to a Classic winner. The next one to look out for, and once again in the Juddmonte silks, is the mare's two-year-old filly by Kingman (GB), who topped the foal sale of 2022 at a million gns. She has been named Kassaya (GB), after a daughter of Nebuchadnezzar II, one of the rulers of the Chaldean Empire. A classy touch by a classic operation. Shane Horan, Juddmonte's nominations manager, says of Chaldean, “He put together a very good sequence of wins following his maiden. He won three very prestigious two-year-old races in the Acomb at York, the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster and the Dewhurst Stakes. The Dewhurst is obviously the crowning race of the year for the the two-year-old season, and he won that in the second-fastest time ever. And straightaway we knew we had a stallion prospect, even just based on that. “But then obviously he trained on as a three-year-old and won the 2,000 Guineas. That solidified his stallion career, and then with the credentials of being a son of Frankel out of a very fast mare who's a proven producer of fast two-year-olds and sprinters, we knew we had an exciting package to deal with.” Horan recounts how the interest in Chaldean “snowballed” as breeders came to view him during the December Sales. “I think just going back to people remembering what he was like as a foal and the commercial breeders, they're trying to produce foals like that. If he can throw [foals] like himself, there's the precocity on his dam side. She is by Dutch Art out of a Green Desert mare, so there's a lot of speed there,” he says. Horan reflects on another stellar year for Chaldean's sire in 2023, which has been followed up at the start of this new year by Inspiral winning the Eclipse Award for the Top Female Turf Horse, and Measured Time (GB) becoming his latest big winner in the G1 Jebel Hatta last Friday. “Frankel's first big son to stud was Cracksman,” Horan says. “And from his first crop, he gets an unbeaten French Derby and an Arc winner in Ace Impact. So that's very encouraging. And then throw in the fact that Chaldean was a very good two-year-old, and that's what people really want. So it is encouraging and fingers crossed.” However much crossing of fingers takes place, it will all be up to the magic of genetics now. Chaldean will certainly be served up a decent book of mares, even considering the competition he faces for blue-blooded females from within his own stable yard. He stands now in the box once occupied by Rainbow Quest, and he is the charge of Elliott Body, who proudly shows him off while vouching for how easy he has been to handle since his arrival at the stud late last year. Once stabled, Chaldean has to his right his own imposing father and the venerable Oasis Dream (GB), still covering at the age of 24 and with a record as both sire and broodmare sire that deserves plenty of respect. To his left is Bated Breath (GB), in the stable once occupied by his late sire Dansili and with a potentially big year ahead of him, and Kingman (GB), who is swiftly compiling his own solid line-up of sons at stud. The competition naturally continues beyond the walls of Banstead Manor, too. In Newmarket alone there are three new Group 1-winning sons of Frankel at stud this year – with Triple Time (GB) having joined Darley and Mostahdaf (Ire) at Shadwell – as well as Onesto (Ire), from one of Juddmonte's top families, in France.Father afield, Adayar (Ire) and Westover (GB), have joined the stallion ranks in Japan, while Hurricane Lane (Ire) has a jumps berth in Ireland. It is too early to be talking about succession when it comes to Frankel: he's still king of the hill and likely to be for years. But often the heir comes from within, and Chaldean has plenty in his favour to give him a chance to succeed. The post Chaldean Ushers in a New Age at Juddmonte appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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NEWMARKET, UK–In many ways the Tattersalls February Sale is to Flat racing what the January transfer window is to football, the chance to add a squad member or two–and perhaps get rid of a few more–potentially bringing rich rewards for those who traded cleverly when the season reaches action stations a few months from now. Owner/breeders including Godolphin, Juddmonte and Shadwell feature among the high-profile teams set to ring the changes with significant departures, so too leading trainers such as John and Thady Gosden, William Haggas and Roger Varian, leaving the odd bargain to be had for those perhaps more accustomed to operating in the lower leagues. Missed The Cut (Quality Road), for example, won four races for George Boughey–including the Golden Gates H. at Royal Ascot–after being bought for 40,000gns at the February Sale in 2022 when offered as part of the Shadwell consignment through Barton Sales. More recently, Missed The Cut won the G3 Tokyo City Cup S. at Santa Anita last October having joined John Sadler earlier in the year. A horse like Missed The Cut doesn't come along at the February Sale every year, of course, but the one constant is a catalogue as diverse as any you're likely to find, with horses in training, broodmares and just-turned yearlings all featuring among the 378 lots on offer at the two-day sale beginning on Thursday. Buyers hoping for a quick return on their investment in the coming months will be training their eye on the two-year-olds, a select group featuring the progeny of well-established names such as Kingman (GB) and first-season sires including King Of Change (GB). The Kingman colt (lot 96) is out of the Galileo (Ire) mare Prefer (Ire), a full-sister to the G1 1000 Guineas third Moth (Ire), while the King Of Change colt (lot 97) is out of the Authorized (Ire) mare Zubeida (GB), already the dam of two winners and a half-sister to the G1 Fillies' Mile winner Teggiano (Ire) (Mujtahid). Crowned the champion sire in Britain and Ireland for the second time in three years in 2023, Frankel (GB) has earned a sky-high reputation which was reflected at all the major sales, notably at Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale where he was responsible for the top two lots. Don't bet against Frankel picking up where he left off as the 2024 sales season kicks off at Park Paddocks on Thursday. His three-year-old colt Retort (Ire) (lot 129) certainly appeals as one of the more interesting horses in training on offer at the February Sale, a grandson of the blue hen Hasili (Ire) (Kahyasi {Ire}) and a full-brother to the G2 Prix de Sandringham winner Obligate (GB). The blue-blooded Retort wouldn't have been out of place at Book 1 had consignors Juddmonte wished to sell him as a yearling, but instead they raced him in France with Henri-Francois Devin for whom he recently won a Conditions race on the all-weather at Chantilly. Four-year-old gelding Composite (GB) (Cracksman {GB}) (lot 326) is another Juddmonte-bred sure to attract plenty of interest, a half-brother to the G3 Musidora S. winner Shutter Speed (GB) (Dansili {GB}). Unraced when selling for just 5,000 guineas at last year's Tattersalls August Sale, Composite has since won twice on the all-weather for the Boughey stable and features in the bumper Castlebridge Consignment–the largest draft in the catalogue–along with the three-year-old gelding Alfred (Fr) (City Light {Fr}) (lot 328), he too a dual winner on the all-weather for Boughey this winter. Wildcard entry Billy Webster (Ire) (Profitable {Ire}) (lot 275A), a three-year-old gelding consigned by George Scott's Eve Lodge Stables, is another unexposed sort who could have more to offer having won three of his four starts, while the catalogue also features a trio of older horses who have already proven themselves capable of mixing it at a higher level. They include the six-year-old mare Moracana (Ire) (Elzaam {Aus}) (lot 112), who gained valuable black type when winning a Listed race at Cork in 2023, plus four-year-old filly Lady Bullet (Ire) (James Garfield {Ire}) (lot 111) and six-year-old gelding Max Mayhem (GB) (New Bay {GB}) (lot 341), both of whom finished placed in similar company. If the horses in training and two-year-olds provide the opportunity for a quick return, then the broodmares on offer at the February Sale will appeal to those looking to build for the future, hoping to produce homegrown talent to carry the team to success years down the line. The football metaphors might be wearing thin at this stage, but there is always an appetite for the Shadwell consignment which this year includes the 11-year-old Taqaareed (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) (lot 107), a full-sister to Taghrooda (GB) who memorably won the G1 Oaks and G1 King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S. in 2014. Taqaareed is sold in foal to Pinatubo (Ire) and will be followed into the ring shortly afterwards by the four-year-old Tarjamah (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) (lot 110), who happens to be out of a full-sister to Tarfasha (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), runner-up to the same owner's Taghrooda at Epsom. Other siblings to top-level winners to look out for include the Barton Sales-consigned pair of Crimson Rock (Fastnet Rock {Aus}) (lot 66) and Angel Terrace (Ghostzapper) (lot 67). Crimson Rock is a half-sister to the multiple Group 1 winner Peeping Fawn (Danehill) and offered in foal to Saxon Warrior (Jpn), while Angel Terrace is a Grade 3-winning half-sister to star stayer Order of St George (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), offered in foal to New Bay (GB). In 2023, the Classic-placed and multiple Group winner Now Or Never (Ire) (Bushranger {Ire}), consigned by Tweenhills Farm & Stud, topped the February Sale at 250,000gns to BBA Ireland's Michael Donohoe. A total of 298 horses sold (84%) for 4,141,800gns. The average was 13,899gns and the median was 7,000gns. Thursday's session begins directly after the TBA Flat Stallion Parade that features Stradivarius (Ire) among others at 11am. The sales ring action kicks off a little earlier at 10am on Friday. The post Tattersalls February Sale Ready For Kick Off In Newmarket appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ascend The Throne (NZ) (Savabeel) struck during his black-type debut on Wednesday winning the Gr.2 Legacy Lodge Waikato Guineas (2000m) at Te Rapa. After producing two notable performances on the course, Ascend The Throne had lengthened stylishly to win his maiden on 10 January at Matamata, and made the step up with aplomb. Sporting the addition of blinkers, drawn barrier one with Opie Bosson aboard, Ascend The Throne began smartly to take up a handy position, was sixth at the 1000m, tracked up camped on the leaders turning for home and kept up a defiant gallop to prevail in a close finish after reaching the lead 300m out. “We got a beautiful run and the gaps just opened up too easily for us, really, and he got there (lead) a bit soon and had a look around,” Bosson said. “But he’s a very good young stayer and he’s still learning. He tends to get a bit hot and has done before, too, but he’s well behaved and he’s got a good brain.” Trainer Mark Walker was equally impressed and indicated the son of Savabeel was on track for a tilt at a three-year-old feature. “It was a good tough win and lovely ride by Opie,” Walker, who trains in partnership with Sam Bergerson, said. “He got him to relax in a nice position and there’s certainly still improvement to come from this horse. He’s still very lightly raced, so we think he’s right on track towards the Derby.” The $1m Gr.1 Trackside NZ Derby (2400m) will be contested on Saturday 2 March at Ellerslie. Ascend The Throne is now an $8 chance for the coveted event, while stable-mate What You Wish For (NZ) (Embellish), who circled from last to grab third, is into $16.00. “We thought the blinkers would help him focus just that bit more and I think we saw that,” Walker added. “He comes off a very good farm of Tony Rider’s at Milan Park and we’re having plenty of success with horses bred and prepared by them – second in the Karaka Millions 2YO last Saturday and now a Waikato Guineas winner, plus The Perfect Pink, the 1000 Guineas winner we had for Tony. “They breed good, tough, horses that train on and Aromatic we bought from the Milan Park draft as well. “So, really thrilled to win the Waikato Guineas and as mentioned, there’s plenty of improvement still to come.” Owned by Te Akau 2022 Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM), Ascend The Throne was purchased by David Ellis CNZM for $575,000 at the 2022 Karaka Book 1 Sale, from the draft of Milan Park. “He’s from the best family in the stud book,” said Ellis, from the sales grounds at Karaka. “It’s a great South Island family of the Dennis brothers (Tony, Joe, Martin and Ray Dennis) and they have always bred their mares to the best available stallions. “We rated him one of the best Savabeel colts in the sale when we bought him. We loved him. Out of an O’Reilly mare, which is an outstanding cross, from mares by Centaine and Grosvenor, and it’s the family of our 1000 Guineas (Gr. 1, 1600m) winner The Perfect Pink. “It’s a great family from the past and also a great current family with so many of the progeny performing well at stakes levels. “We’ve just finished buying for three days at the Karaka Book 1 Sale, and bought a few with the Savabeel/O’Reilly cross, so to win the Waikato Guineas with Ascend The Throne you couldn’t get better advertising for the bloodlines. “It’s a massive thrill to finish first and third in the Waikato Guineas, and they both looked pretty good lead-up runs to the Derby. “We’re very grateful at Waikato Thoroughbred Racing to Joan (Egan) at Legacy Lodge for her sponsorship and we’ve had a great relationship for over 25 years with the Egan family and Greenlea Meats where we sell all our cattle from Te Akau Stud. “Joan is a Life Member of the racing club and just a great ambassador for New Zealand racing.” View the full article

The bloodstock agent's dinner guests include a Benedictine monk and an Olympic gold medallist, but don't tell Harry Eustace that Hubie de Burgh no longer considers him a youngster. Proudest moment of 2023? Reaching 160 stakes races won by de Burgh Equine purchases since setting up the agency. What is your biggest ambition for the new year? Keep on the bright side of life. Give us one horse to follow and why? No Knee Never (Ire) (No Nay Never), purchased for Bronsan Racing. And a young person in the industry to keep an eye on… Ollie Sangster. A great first season in 2023 without the ammunition of the large stables. Harry Eustace was a close second but I wasn't sure he qualifies as a 'young person' anymore. Who do you think will be champion first-season sire this year? If it's European first-season then Hello Youmzain (Fr). If it's just Ireland and the UK then Earthlight (Ire). He was a good two-year-old, and there's plenty of them to run and in good hands. And the best value stallion in Europe? Camelot (GB) at €50,000 – a sire who consistently gets real Group-class horses. At a lower end, Bated Breath at £10,000 – a great value sire who upgrades his mares. What's the one horse you wish you'd bought in 2023? The Siyouni (Fr)-Lucerne (GB) yearling filly from Arqana. We were underbidder with Craig Bernick to his good friend Ramiro Restrepo of Mage fame. Biggest regret? Not being able to sing… I knew I was bad when once at a karaoke night in Hong Kong when I had finished my rendition of American Pie my host jumped up and clapped and then asked me to sing it seriously! Biggest influence on your career? My father. Not only a successful breeder but a thinker ahead of his time. He also advised me to take the job with Sheikh Hamdan when I was about to take another. If you could sit down for dinner with three people (dead or alive) who would they be and why? Mark Todd: great company and an even greater equestrian Olympian. Dom Perignon: the benedictine monk whose influence on the early development of champagne production is recognised worldwide. He will guarantee the quality of what we will drink. Sacha Baron Cohen of Borat fame: for a bit of humour if he hasn't already been shot by a disgruntled citizen of Kazakhstan. The post In the Hot Seat: Hubie de Burgh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King St, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, February 2, 2024 First Race 6pm AEDT Visit Dabble The summer series of racing returns to the bright lights of Canterbury on Friday evening, with a competitive seven-race program set for decision. The rail moves back to the true position for the meeting, and with no rain forecast in the lead-up, punters should anticipate a Good 4 surface prior to the opening race at 6pm local time. Best Bet at Canterbury: Superstitious Superstitious produced a career peak on resumption at this course and distance on January 19 and appears set to go one better on Friday evening. The son of Snitzel chased home gallantly on the heels of Turned Down on that occasion, just hitting empty in the concluding stages to be defeated by less than a half-length on the wire. It was a bold effort to sprint off at such a moderate speed, and although there doesn’t seem to be much more tempo engaged in this 1250m contest, Joshua Parr gets the opportunity to be more positive from gate five. Watch for Parr to lead or sit one-off aboard the three-year-old, and when asked for the supreme effort, we’re confident Superstitious can figure in the finish. Best Bet Race 4 – #5 Superstitious (1) 3yo Gelding | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: Joshua Parr (57.5kg) +320 with Bet365 Next Best at Canterbury: Autumnmation Autumnmation powered into a runner-up finish on return at Canterbury on January 19 and almost proved victorious in a post-race protest. The claim was dismissed shortly afterwards, as Nash Rawiller attempted to make the argument his mount was impeded along in the inside running rail when searching for clear air. Would she have won the race? Jury’s out in that regard, however, you can’t deny the daughter of The Autumn Sun was closing best of her respective rivals. She returns to the scene of the crime second-up into the campaign, and with the extra fitness under her belt, watch for Autumnmation to finally go one better after finding the minor money in four of her five career starts. Next Best Race 1 – #1 Autumnmation (2) 3yo Filly | T: Chris Waller | J: Nash Rawiller (59kg) +100 with PlayUp Next Best Again at Canterbury: Enhance The second race of the program has many intriguing first starters ready to make their respective debut, but we’ve been taken with the recent jump-out of Enhance for the Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou stable. The colt by Exceed And Excel went on to score by 2.8 lengths at Rosehill on January 25 and did it under his own steam for Kerrin McEvoy. We love the front-running role he played on that occasion, and we’d love to see McEvoy adopt similar tactics on race-day conditions. Watch for this guy to ping the lids from barrier six, and when persuaded in the concluding stages, Enhance should give a bold sight for followers. Next Best Again Race 2 – #3 Enhance (6) 2yo Colt | T: Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou | J: Kerrin McEvoy (57kg) +200 with Neds Canterbury Friday quaddie tips – 2/2/2024 Canterbury Park quadrella selections Friday, February 2, 2024 1-4-5 1-3-7-8-11 1-2-4-5 1-3-5-9-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

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It has been a momentous week for Barneswood Farm’s Sarah Green, which kicked off on Saturday with a memorable double at Ellerslie. Green cheered home her pride and joy Desert Lightning to win the inaugural $1 million Elsdon Park Aotearoa Classic (1600m), before putting on her breeding hat to barrack for farm graduate Orchestral, who took out the $1.5 million TAB Karaka Millions 3YO (1600m) in the following race. “It was such a special night on Saturday, it was unbelievable. We had 46 people with us who had flown up (from Ashburton), it was amazing,” Green said. Green and fellow Barneswood Farm principal Ger Beemsterboer have been active at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National yearling sale in recent years, purchasing fillies under the guidance of trainers Peter and Dawn Williams, with a view to future broodmare careers. However, they had one exception in 2021 when they purchased a Pride Of Dubai colt out of Little Avondale Stud’s draft for $150,000. “We always buy fillies, but we had left the sale that day and had gone over to Waiheke,” Green said. “Peter rang us to see if we were interested in buying a colt. We trust Peter and Dawn implicitly, so we said yes. They have never put us wrong, they have always bought the best of the best.” Their judgment proved to be correct, with that colt being Desert Lightning, who has won five and placed in five of his 16 starts to date, including victories in the Gr.1 TAB Classic (1600m), Aotearoa Classic and Gr.2 Avondale Guineas (2100m), supplemented by placings in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m), Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) and Gr.3 Manawatu Classic (2000m). Green was vocal in her praise for Desert Lightning and said he is finally getting the kudos he deserves. “Turning for home he just went to another gear and that was so exciting to see,” she said. “He is a special horse, and it is really special to see him get the credit that he has deserved.” With Saturday’s victory, Desert Lightning earned a spot in the A$4 million All-Star Mile (1600m) at Caulfield on March 16, and Green said he would take his place in the field all going well after the Gr.1 Trackside Otaki-Maori Classic (1600m) at Otaki next month. “To get the slot to the All-Star Mile is wonderful,” Green said. “I think he will go to the Group One at Otaki and then we will go to the All-Star Mile all going to plan. We will definitely be going to that if he goes.” Green didn’t have long to wait before she was celebrating more success at Ellerslie on Saturday, but this time as the breeder of Karaka Millions 3YO victor Orchestral. “By the time we got out of the presentation room (following Desert Lightning’s win) she (Orchestral) was about 400m from home, and I could hear her name being called out,” Green said. “We started screaming for her and it was unbelievable to see her win.” Orchestral is another New Zealand Bloodstock graduate, but it was Barneswood Farm doing the selling and not buying in 2022, with trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood going to $625,000 to secure the Savabeel filly out of Hanui Farm’s draft. Orchestral is out of Symphonic, who was purchased by Barneswood Farm as a yearling at Karaka for $330,000 and went on to win four races and finish runner-up in the Gr.3 Cuddle Stakes (1600m) for the Williams’ before retiring to the broodmare paddock, where she has quickly become the matriarch of Barneswood’s broodmare band. Barneswood Farm’s broodmare gem Symphonic has a Savabeel filly foal at foot, a full-sister to Orchestral, and is back in-foal to Savabeel. Photo: Supplied “She (Symphonic) was always a tough mare, and she has put that into her foals,” Green said. “I remember not too long-ago Dawn said she would probably be our best broodmare, and think she is absolutely right about that. “We have had a number of good mares on the track but Symphonic has turned out to be one of the best broodmares.” While Green was overjoyed to see a product of her farm take out New Zealand’s richest race on Saturday, she said it doesn’t quite top the feeling of cheering home her own horse. “People always used to say to me ‘wait until you have bred your own’. I never thought it could get more exciting, but it was pretty special seeing something you bred go on and do that on Saturday for the owners and trainers she has now,” Green said. “I still don’t know that it eclipses seeing Desert Lightning racing like that, it is very special, not only for us but our family, who follow him. To get messages from people back in Ashburton who were watching was great.” The excitement didn’t stop on Saturday for Green, who headed to New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale at Karaka earlier this week to watch Orchestral’s full-brother go through the sale ring as lot 464. Lot 464, the Savabeel full-brother to Orchestral, was purchased out of Haunui Farm’s 2024 NZB Book 1 Yearling Sale draft for $310,000 by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Photo: Supplied The Savabeel colt was knocked down to the $310,000 bid of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and while a little disappointed with the result, given his full-sister’s success over the weekend, Green is excited by the possibility of travelling to Hong Kong to watch him race. Symphonic has a Savabeel filly foal at foot, which will likely be retained, and is back in-foal to Waikato Stud’s Champion stallion. “I want to keep the filly at foot, I have become quite attached to her,” Green said. “My husband has other ideas, so we will see who wins that battle of the wills.” Barneswood Farm has had plenty of high-class fillies over the last decade, and Green is now enjoying watching them enter the next stage of their career as broodmares and seeing their foals go through the sales ring. “We have about seven or eight broodmares at the moment,” she said. “Most of them are here but we also have some over in Australia at Sledmere Stud in the Hunter Valley. “To see them go to the next stage of their career has been great.” “We have got an Exceed and Excel colt out of (Group One winner) Media Sensation that will go through the Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney, so that will be exciting to see.” In the meantime, Green will still be trying to come down from the high of her superb Saturday double. “We will never forget that night for as long as we live,” she said. 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