Wandering Eyes

Every week, the TDN publishes a round-up of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where. The TDN also posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from the same week. These include decisions from around the country. NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit's “pending” and “resolved” cases portals. Resolved ADMC Violations Date: 10/04/2023 Licensee: Sarah Hamilton, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Lupo's Legacy. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 10/04/2023 Licensee: Michael Trombetta, trainer Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Battle of Bastogne. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 09/27/2023 Licensee: James Crotts, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbomal—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Kentucky Dawn, who finished second at Remington Park on 9/27/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 09/24/2023 Licensee: Manuel Badilla, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Dexamethasone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Regal Redwood, who finished third at Golden Gate on 9/24/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 09/10/2023 Licensee: Luciano Medina Gabriel, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); written reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance). Final Decision by HIWU. Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Bel Ragazzo, who won at Emerald Downs on 9/10/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 08/27/2023 Licensee: Mario Serey Jr., trainer Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility, beginning on October 26, 2023; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Some is Nine, who finished sixth at Timonium on 8/27/2023. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/29/2023 Licensee: Carlos Milian, trainer Penalty: No Consequences except for Public Disclosure due to No Fault or Negligence. Final Decision of HIWU/Admission. Explainer: For the presence of Hydrochlorothiazide—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Junglherly Love. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/28/2023 Licensee: Don Roberson, trainer Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final Decision of IAP. Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Secret Life Style, who finished seventh at Emerald Downs on 7/28/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List Workout). Date: 07/20/2023 Licensee: Cassondra Weaver, trainer Penalty: 15-day period of Ineligibility, beginning on October 30, 2023; a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Final decision of IAP. Explainer: For the presence of Acepromazine—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Coyote Runner. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of a Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List Workout). PENDING ADMC VIOLATIONS Date: 10/12/2023 Licensee: Chad Summers, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Thank you Jon. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 10/11/2023 Licensee: Chad Summers, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Rayya Valentine. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout. Date: 09/28/2023 Licensee: Terry Eoff, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbomal—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Kentucky Dawn, who finished second at Remington Park on 9/28/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 08/28/2023 Licensee: Ruben Gomez, trainer Penalty: Pending Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Acepromazine—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Blue Cloud. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). The following cases have been returned to the “pending violation” list having previously been resolved. Date: 07/04/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Wegonahaveagoodtime, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/4/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/04/2023 Licensee: Lorenzo Ruiz, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Kant Beat the Rock, who finished second at Los Alamitos on 7/4/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/02/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Keep Your Coil, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/2/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 07/01/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Catbernay, who won at Los Alamitos on 7/1/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/25/2023 Licensee: Lorenzo Ruiz, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from American Cat, who finished fifth at Los Alamitos on 6/25/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List). Date: 06/23/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Chollima, who won at Los Alamitos on 6/23/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/23/2023 Licensee: Lorenzo Ruiz, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Facts Matter, who won at Los Alamitos on 6/23/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/18/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Bella Renella, who won at Santa Anita on 6/18/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/10/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Big Splash, who won at Santa Anita on 6/10/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/09/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Flatterswithjewels, who finished second at Santa Anita on 6/9/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Date: 06/02/2023 Licensee: Milton Pineda, trainer Penalty: Provisionally suspended Alleged Violation: Medication violation Explainer: For the presence of Diisopropylamine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Bella Renella, who won at Santa Anita on 6/2/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers. Violations of Crop Rule One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race. Downs at Albuquerque Larry Marquez – violation date Oct 25; $250 fine, one-day suspension Mahoning Valley Race Course William Vernon Bush – violation date Oct 25; $250 fine, eight-day suspension Parx Racing Abner Perez Adorno – violation date Oct 19; $250 fine, one-day suspension Presque Isle Downs Martina Lynn Rojas- violation date Oct 24; $250 fine, one-day suspension OTHER KEY RULINGS Every week, the TDN publishes a round-up of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky. CALIFORNIA Track: Santa Anita Date: 10/29/2023 Licensee: Frankie Dettori, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: Jockey Lanfranco Dettori, who rode Circle of Trust in the fifth race at Santa Anita Park on October 28, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (November 5, 25 and 26, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance in the far turn, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from first to eighth; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules – careless riding). FLORIDA The following was taken from the ARCI's “recent rulings” webpage. Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 10/06/2023 Licensee: Saffie Joseph, trainer Penalty: $500 Violation: Medication violation Explainer: Steward's Ruling FO # 2022-047809 – F.S. 550.2415 Violation = Flunixin & Phenylbutazone. “CAPRIDREY” Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 10/06/2023 Licensee: Elizabeth Dobles, trainer Penalty: $1,000 fine, unknown suspension Violation: Medication violation Explainer: Steward's Ruling Final Order # 2022-047262 – F. S. 550.2415 Violation = Methocarbamol. “ELLIEREESEASTON” Suspension dates to be determined by the State Stewards. Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 10/06/2023 Licensee: Gerald James, trainer Penalty: $500 fine, 15-day suspension Violation: Medication violation Explainer: Stewards Ruling Final Order # 2023-001838 – F.S. 550.2415 Violation = Clenbuterol. “SOUL OF AN ANGEL” 15-DAY SUSP IMPOSED – DATES TO BE DETERMINED BY STATE STEWARDS. Track: Gulfstream Park Date: 10/06/2023 Licensee: Aubrey Maragh, trainer Penalty: $500 fine Violation: Medication violation Explainer: Steward's Ruling Final Order # 2022-045845 – F.S. 550.2415 Violation = Flunixin and Phenylbutazone. “BADBADBOBBY” NEW YORK Track: Aqueduct Date: 10/29/2023 Licensee: Irad Ortiz, jockey Penalty: Three-day suspension Violation: Careless riding Explainer: For having waived his right to an appeal Jockey Mr. Irad Ortiz Jr is hereby suspended 3 NYRA racing days November 5th 2023, November 9th 2023, November 10th 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 3rd race at Aqueduct Racetrack on October 22nd 2023. The post Weekly Rulings: October 24-30 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With the benefit of glorious hindsight it seems scarcely believable that Via Sistina (GB) could have been sold at the December Yearling Sale four years ago for just 5,000gns by her breeder Laundry Cottage Stud. One thing is certain: when the Group 1 winner returns to Tattersalls in a few weeks among the elite Sceptre Sessions of the December Mares' Sale, her price will have many more zeroes on the end. A big, scopey mare who took some time to fill her statuesque frame, the five-year-old daughter of Fastnet Rock (Aus) is bred on what has come to be regarded as a golden cross. Her dam is the Galileo (Ire) mare Nigh (Ire), who, though unraced herself, is a half-sister to the top-class sprinter Kingsgate Native (Ire) (Mujadil). “She's a big girl but a very sound horse in training and one who I'm sure is a massive racing prospect as well as a broodmare. She's peaking at five,” says George Boughey, who has trained Via Sistina since the retirement of her initial trainer, Joseph Tuite, and most recently saddled her to finish second in an epic battle with King Of Steel on QIPCO British Champions Day at Ascot. Even from her first season, Via Sistina showed plenty of class, rounding out her three-year-old season with two wins from five starts and a rating of 97. Bigger and better was to come, however. At four, she landed her first Pattern success, taking the G3 Prix Fille de l'Air in Toulouse after being beaten only a neck in the G3 Pride S. at Newmarket. This season, she picked up the baton again in the spring for a six-length victory in the G2 Dahlia S. on Guineas weekend at Newmarket “The plan was always when she won in France as a four-year-old to go to the Dahlia, and arguably that was her best performance,” Boughey recalls. “She was pretty devastating that day. The rain obviously helped, but she's very versatile.” From Newmarket, Via Sistina travelled to Ireland for her first attempt in Group 1 company, this time winning the Pretty Polly S. from Stay Alert (GB) and Above The Curve. In three subsequent runs, in the Falmouth S., the Prix Jean Romanet and the Champion S., she has never been out of the first three, including going down by just a nose to Mqse De Sevigne (Ire) in Deauville. “She hit every target that we wanted her to, and to a tee,” Boughey says. “I think she very easily could have won in France as well, she just got a bit lonely in front. She's been brilliantly ridden through a career by some world-class jockeys and she needs putting there on the line. She's got a pretty good turn of foot for a big mare over that trip. There are a lot of good horses, but not many have a turn a foot and can sit last and quicken for 300 metres. “She's a very consistent Group 1 performer and certainly the best I've trained.” That's high praise indeed from the trainer who was also represented by his first Classic winner last season in Cachet (Ire) (Aclaim {Ire}). The winner of the 1,000 Guineas will also be offered in the Sceptre Sessions. “I'm very proud of that, selling two Group 1 winners at Tattersalls,” Boughey says. “I never really dreamed of having a Group I winner, certainly not so early, and to have two selling within half an hour of each other is is pretty cool.” He adds of Via Sistina, “She came here as a bit of a project and has turned into our star. So it will be a good day but it will be a sad day. It's hard to lose good horses and they do leave a big hole. You've got to go and find another one, but it's hard to find them when they're that good.” The post Via Sistina Returns to the December Sale a Group 1 Winner appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The 2023 racing season of Chatalas has felt a little bit like a second chance for her connections as she prepares for a start in the $2 million Juvenile Fillies (G1) Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park.View the full article

In addition to the Oct. 31 withdrawal of Arcangelo from the Nov. 4 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Santa Anita Park, several other scratches have been reported in the last 24 hours by Breeders' Cup officials.View the full article

Global sport and entertainment agency CSM has been appointed by The Jockey Club as its principal sales agency for commercial rights, as part of a new opportunity for brands to partner some of Britain's most iconic sporting events. View the full article

Post times for the upcoming weekend at Woodbine will be 10 minutes earlier than previously scheduled. Thursday post time remains unchanged at 4:40 p.m., but racing Friday, Saturday and Sunday begins at 1:05 p.m. The post Earlier Weekend Post Times at Woodbine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Multiple group winner The Antarctic (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}–Anna Law {Ire}, by Lawman {Fr}), a full-brother to crack sprinter Battaash (Ire), has been retired and will stand under the Coolmore banner at Castlehyde Stud in 2024, Coolmore announced on Wednesday. A fee for the G1 Middle Park S. second and G1 Prix Morny third will be announced later. “He's fast, a very good-looking individual and his own-brother Battaash is probably the best five-furlong sprinter of recent times,” said Castlehyde's Paddy Fleming. “On a mark of 113 as a 2-year-old, the Antarctic was rated the equal of Havana Grey (GB)–who is out of a Dark Angel mare–and just a pound below his own sire Dark Angel.” Bred by Paul McCartan of Ballyphilip Stud, the grey was a 750,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 purchase by Coolmore's MV Magnier. Trained by Aidan O'Brien for a Coolmore partnership, the February foal won his first two starts and was second in the G2 Prix Robert Papin later in his juvenile season prior to a victory in the G3 Prix de Cabourg. Two Group 1 placings followed–with a third in the Prix Morny to stablemate Blackbeard (Ire) (No Nay Never) and a second to that foe in the Middle Park. As a 3-year-old he also won the G3 Lacken S. at Naas and was retired with a mark of 12-4-2-3 and $255,971 in earnings. “We always said Battaash was the best-looking horse that we'd bred but I think this guy is better, no doubt about it,” said McCartan after The Antarctic joined the Coolmore fold at the sales. The fifth foal out of Anna Law, herself a half-sister to G2 Champagne S. Etlaala (GB) (Selkirk), The Antarctic is also related to group sire Tasleet (GB) (Showcasing {GB}). The post Battaash’s Full-Brother The Antarctic Retired to Coolmore’s Castlehyde Stud for 2024 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Seven-pound claimer moves to 12 victories for the season, while South African trainer lands a three-timer of his ownView the full article

The iconic Horsetrader, the 324-page tale of Robert Sangster and the genesis of the Coolmore Throughbred breeding empire, is now available as an audiobook, the Sangster family announced. Horsetrader covers the pivotal shift in the racing industry between 1974 and 1990 when bloodstock prices skyrocketed from $135,000 to over $13 million. This era reshaped the history of bloodstock breeding, prompting even governmental attention, and adjustments in US tax rates during President Reagan's administration to accommodate the sport's transformation. Swettenham Stud's Adam Sangster, Robert's son, commissioned English recording artist Christopher Tester to convert Horsetrader into an audiobook this spring, retaining every page and word from the original text. Written by Patrick and the late Nick Robinson, it will also be available on Audiobook and Amazon later in the year. Owner/breeder Patrick Robinson is currently a globally recognized author with number one bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic. Nick was one of Robert's oldest friends, and purchased Robert's first racehorse bred by his grandfather Sir John Foster Robinson. Print copies are extremely rare since it was first published in 1995, with many making over $500 for a second-hand hardback. The affordable modern format is priced at $24.99 and is available here. The Sangster family has pledged that a portion of the profits from the audiobook will go to support essential causes. The post Horsetrader Available As An Audiobook appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

G1 Dubai World Cup second Algiers (Ire) (Shamardal) will miss an intended start in the GI Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile with a foot issues, according to trainers Simon and Ed Crisford. The 6-year-old sustained bruising on his right front leg. “Unfortunately Algiers won't be able to run in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile,” the Crisfords' Gainsborough Thoroughbreds tweeted on X (formerly Twitter). “He is going to have to miss a few days training due to a minor foot issue. He will now be prepared for a winter in Dubai.” The Shamardal gelding enjoyed a fruitful Dubai campaign beginning in January. The G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 1 went his way that month, as did the G2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 in February. He was 2 3/4-lengths behind GI Breeders' Cup Classic runner Ushba Tesoro (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}) in the Dubai World Cup proper in March and was last seen taking second in the G3 Durham Cup S. at Woodbine on Oct. 7. Added Ed Crisford at Santa Anita on Wednesday morning, “It's really annoying to have lost Algiers from his race, he had bruising on his right front leg. It doesn't look serious.” The post Algiers Knocked Out Of Breeders’ Cup With A Foot Issue appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sea The Moon (Ger) will stand for an increased fee of £32,500 in 2024, Lanwades Stud announced on Wednesday. Previously priced at £25,000, the sire of 31 stakes winners overall enjoyed a great year on the racecourse with his progeny, with seven stakes winners–all at group level–since New Year's Day. Leading the way are German Classic winners Fantastic Moon (Ger) and Muskoka (Ger), who took the G1 Deutsches Derby and G1 Preis der Diana, respectively. The 2014 German Derby winner covered 108 mares this season. Joining him is Study Of Man (Ire) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) who has sired seven winners from 24 runners with his first juveniles. His best has been the G2 Beresford S. hero Deepone (GB). The 8-year-old was visited by 68 mares in 2023. His fee has remained unchanged at £12,500. The third and final stallion at Kirsten Rausing's Newmarket stud is Breeders' Cup winner Bobby's Kitten at £5,000. The son of Kitten's Joy has sired four-time group winner Sandrine (GB) has his best progeny. The post Lanwades Stud’s Sea The Moon Gets Fee Increase After Pair Of Classic Winners appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Business Essentials Programme, a new educational resource providing stud farm owners and managers with exclusive industry insights to support business understanding and provide the best welfare for horses, was launched by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) on TB-Ed on Wednesday. Focussing on the areas of employment, leadership, finance and marketing, the courses aim to support the building blocks of a successful business operation with advice from experts across the breeding industry. Each course features fully narrated video-based modules with a downloadable script, allowing users to work through at their own pace and in their own time. TBA members and ACCESS subscribers can access all courses free of charge for a limited time. Courses are available for non-TBA members at a cost of £250 per course, but you can become a TBA ACCESS subscriber for the year for just £60. For further information, please visit the TB-Ed website. TBA chief executive Claire Sheppard said, “We are delighted to launch this new Business Essentials Programme which has been created off the back of feedback from our members. It has always been the intention of TB-ED to provide as many breeders as possible with high quality resources that will prove invaluable in order to thrive in the thoroughbred breeding industry. “Whilst these are the building blocks, our future plans include the development of additional content exploring some of these topics in greater detail and we hope these courses prove useful tools for the smaller and medium-sized breeders in particular.” The post Business Essentials Programme Launched By TBA appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A pair of colts by Kodiac (GB) and 34 other yearlings will go under the hammer at the ThoroughBid Online Yearling Sale on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Bidding for the first ever online-only yearling sale by a UK auction house will begin at 9 a.m. and will last approximately three hours. The catalogue is available here. Yearlings by sires like New Bay (GB), Gleneagles (Ire), Farhh (GB), and Highland Reel (Ire) will also feature among the consigned horses. Each lot is sold with the opportunity to win the £5,000 Every 1's A Winner Bonus, to qualify for which the horses sold must win on debut aged two or three in a Flat race in any IFHA territory. CEO of ThoroughBid, James Richardson, said, “It's a real pleasure to be the first UK-based auction house to host an online-only yearling sale. The reception this sale has had from established figures in the industry, like David and Mick Easterby, has been positive and we're delighted with the catalogue, which features some very nice pages. “The fact that the catalogue has a host of well-proven, quality stallions represented and plenty of black-type running through the pedigrees is testament to the appetite for online sales. The importance of horse welfare as well as the ease and economy of selling online for our consignors is clear. “Given there are no barriers to overseas bidders, and the offer of a £5,000 bonus to any debut winners in IFHA countries, we're expecting to see interest from all corners of the globe.” The post Pair Of Kodiac Colts Anchor ThoroughBid Online Yearling Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Blaithin Murphy has been named the new general manager of Wincanton Racecourse, The Jockey Club announced on Wednesday. Part of The Jockey Club since 2021, Murphy recently completed the general manager trainee programme. The 25-year-old will succeed Jack Parkinson, who will remain as the general manager of Exeter Racecourse, a post he has held since 2017. Murphy said, “I am delighted to be appointed general manager at Wincanton Racecourse. Racecourse management has always been a career ambition of mine and racing is a lifelong passion. I would like to thank everyone at The Jockey Club who has supported me so far with a special thanks to Jack Parkinson for the time and guidance he has given me.” Nadia Powell, small courses director at The Jockey Club, said, “I'm delighted to welcome Blaithin as the new general manager of Wincanton. Her passion for racing and racecourse management is clear and I look forward to working with her to continue Wincanton's progress in the years to come. “I'd like to thank Jack for his dedication to Wincanton and know he will continue to maximise Exeter's encouraging growth as a conference and events venue.” The post Blaithin Murphy New General Manager At Wincanton appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The meeting lost to Typhoon Koinu on October 8 will take place on Boxing DayView the full article

Father time finally caught up with the seemingly ageless Towkay, who was retired from stallion duties at Little Avondale in 2017, and the decision was made earlier in the week to humanely euthanise the son of Last Tycoon. Full of personality and character, Towkay endeared himself to all the staff after arriving at the Masterton operation in 1999. For LA studmaster Sam Williams, who got on with Towkay “like a house on fire”, the decision was personally very tough, despite the inevitability. “He is the reason the farm is what it is today, we owe him a huge debt of gratitude. Not only was he a most successful sire, but he was so endearing to everyone whose path he crossed” Williams said. Towkay sired 28 black type performers including three individual Group 1 winners highlighted by the multiple elite level winner Viadana. Perhaps his best performer, although he never won an officially recognised Group 1, was the outstanding miler Armada. Bred by Tom Jamieson, Armada won some of the most prestigious mile races in Hong Kong in an era when the former British colony was blessed with some great milers, although arguably his best performance came when running second to the Champion Japanese mare Vodka in the Group 1 Yasuda Kinen, with the winner running 1.32 for the 1600m. L-R: Helen Phinney, Susie, Buzz, Sam and Catriona Williams pictured with Towkay Photo: Supplied His progeny adapted perfectly to the training regime and climate in Hong Kong. He had a mortgage in the top five on the Hong Kong sires premiership for years, and one year he had three runners in the Hong Kong Derby. Towkay did it the hard way, his biggest crop was 59 foals, and in the days well shy of today’s astronomical prizemoney levels, his progeny earnings totalled over $34million. Today his legacy continues through his daughters highlighted by this weekends Golden Eagle runner Legato out of the towkay mare Geordie Girl. Towkay was 29 years of age or 116 in human terms, something which Williams is proud of and that he attributes to the wonderful care and attention the horse received from LA’s longtime Head Stallion Groom, Helen Phinney. No doubt there will be a trainer or two in Hong Kong this week who will raise a glass to Towkay. LA will certainly drink to that. View the full article

In-form jockey Mark Zahra will have to perform a bit of magic if he is to guide Ayrton (NZ) (Iffraaj) to back-to-back victories from a spell. Victorious in the Caulfield Cup before riding four winners on Cox Plate Day, Zahra has drawn the widest barrier aboard Ayrton in the Gr.2 The Damien Oliver (1400m) at Flemington Saturday. The Damien Oliver replaces the Linlithgow Stakes to celebrate the riding career of the champion jockey who is riding at his final Victoria Derby Day meeting on Saturday. Oliver partners Godolphin galloper Vilana (Hallowed Crown) in the race named in his honour on Saturday who is coming off a last start fifth in the Gr.3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) at Randwick on October 14. Ayrton made a strong return to racing when successful in the Listed Weekend Hussler (1400m) at Caulfield on October 14. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper had been in the wilderness for 18 months after winning at Caulfield in April 2022. Ayrton won six of his first eight starts and was successful in Group Three company in Brisbane, but a spider bite in September 2021 had an effect on the gelding and Price was concerned whether Ayrton would return to his best form. Barrier 17 makes it difficult on Saturday, but Price said Ayrton had trained on well since his first-up victory at Caulfield. “He worked super on Saturday morning. Matthew Chadwick rode him,” Price said. “It’s 1400 metres on Saturday, it’s on top of the ground and he’s going great. “He seems to have trained on from his last start. “He was one out and one back the other day first-up off a long time, but he still did the job. “He’s improved from racing, he hasn’t been asked to improve too much from trackwork. He works up on the bridle all the time and he’s very well in himself, so it will be wait and see.” View the full article

Liam Howley is hoping to saddle up his first Melbourne Cup runner next Tuesday, with plans to accept with Virtuous Circle (NZ) (Almanzor) in the A$8.4 million race. For a period, Howley was private trainer for the Melbourne Cup’s most-successful owner, Lloyd Williams, but didn’t saddle a starter in his own name on the first Tuesday in November. A big part of the preparation of Almandin and his Cup preparation in 2016, the Macedon Lodge-based trainer is well equipped to tick off the milestone in his own name. “It’s a very costly exercise for a young team, there is no Lloyd Williams in the ownership,” he said. “It’s exciting, we’ve been going for three years. “It’s David versus Goliath for sure but we are here to take them on. “But I think at his best he is better than half the field and that’s all you’ve got to be. “If he can pay his way and make it worth the experience, but at the same time I don’t want to just be sending him around and making up the numbers.” Howley is expected to come up against his old boss, who has the Kris Lees-trained Cleveland and Gai and Adrian Bott-prepared Serpentine aiming for a historic eighth Cup win. To accept in the Melbourne Cup costs a total of A$58,500 after four stages of declarations, with prizemoney up to 12th placing paying out A$160,000. Virtuous Circle is a $51 chance with Sportsbet. “I wasn’t put off by the Geelong Cup and felt he had genuine excuses,” Howley explained. “He just didn’t settle that great and I don’t think he does his best work ridden like that and didn’t let go late. “I am happy to rule a line (through that run), he’s come out of it well and is nice and bright. “Had he drawn a wider gate (in the Bart Cummings) and been able to get clean air at the right time, his run looks a lot better and he’s in the conversation. “He has given me that feel this prep, at the start of the prep I thought a truly run 2000 metres but as the prep has deepened, he has really settled into that real staying mould.” Howley’s final decision will come after a course-proper gallop at either Bendigo or Kyneton on Thursday morning. A Melbourne Cup rider is yet to be booked in. View the full article

While Randwick has The Everest, the richest turf race in the world, across town in a city awash with racing money, Rosehill has the second richest one. View the full article

By Michael Guerin Unbeaten filly Millwood Nike’s spring campaign is back on track after a winning trial at Ashburton on Tuesday. The 15-from-15 filly missed her latest engagement at Ashburton last week because of a stable incident on the day of the race but was back at the same track for a 2400m standing start trial. And it wasn’t just any trial as she took on her stablemate and NZ Derby favourite Don’t Stop Dreaming and beat him home by a head. “They were both good and went to the line together but she just beat him home,” said trainer Mark Purdon. “She she has taken no harm from missing that race last week but to have her ready for Cup day she will also go to the Cup trials next Wednesday.” Millwood Nike came off a 10m handicap to win the trial in 3:05.0, the last 800m in 55.2 seconds and final 400m in 26.6, with the Purdon pair a half length in front of the talented Wheels Of Fortune. Millwood Nike is the $1.30 favourite for the Nevele R Fillies Final on Cup Day over Mantra Blue, who makes her South Island debut at Addington on Friday. Don’t Stop Dreaming was stunning winning his last start in the Three-Year-Old Flying Stakes and could even start in the junior free-for-all on Cup Day as he preps for the New Zealand Derby on December 10, for which he is the $2.10 favourite. View the full article

Zapateo is early favourite for the Begonia Belle Stakes at Flemington this Saturday. A dozen sprinters are set to light up the Flemington straight course this Saturday in the Group 3 Begonia Belle Stakes (1100m). The $200,000 feature is restricted to mares, with the James Cummings-trained Zapateo holding the call with top online bookmakers. Despite being dual-accepted for the Giga Kick Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill, the booking of James McDonald would suggest she’s heading to Melbourne, and most betting sites haven’t hesitated to install her as a +260 favourite. Rose Quartz will be trying to bounce from her minor placing in the Group 3 Northwood Plume Stakes (1200m), while Dancing Alone is seeking three wins on the trot. The pair share the second line of betting at +450. Godolphin stablemate Red Card (+800) comes back in trip after tackling 1200m in the Northwood Plume Stakes at Caulfield. Meanwhile, the Michael Freedman-trained Queen Of The Ball (+1200) brings Sydney Group 3 form into the mix following a fourth-place finish in The Nivision (1200m) at Rosehill on October 7. The 2023 Begonia Belle Stakes is the third race on the Flemington program and is set to be run and won at 1:40pm AEDT. Begonia Belle Stakes 2023 field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Zapateo James Cummings James McDonald 3 58kg 2 Queen of The Ball Michael Freedman Damien Oliver 12 57kg 3 Aitch Two Oh Richard & Chantelle Jolly Linda Meech 6 57kg 4 Red Card James Cummings Tim Clark 11 56kg 5 Lempicka Ken & Kasey Keys Blaike McDougall 7 56kg 6 Rose Quartz Grahame Begg Blake Shinn 1 55kg 7 Willinga Beast Kris Lees Jamie Spencer 9 55kg 8 Hypothetical Anthony & Sam Freedman Jamie Kah 8 55kg 9 Starlight Scope Pat Carey & Harris Walker TBC 4 55kg 10 Dancing Alone Bryce Heys Billy Egan 10 55kg 11 Ghaanati Peter & Paul Snowden TBC 2 55kg 12 South Of Houston Mick Price & Michael Kent (Jnr) Jye McNeil 5 55kg More horse racing news View the full article

Brave Mead heads betting for the 2023 Carbine Club Stakes. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) Brave Mead has been installed as favourite for Saturday’s Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes (1600m) at Flemington Racecourse. Jamie Spencer will partner the last-start Caulfield winner, with Mark Zahra booted off the progressive colt despite partnering him at all three starts this campaign. Online bookmakers have Brave Mead listed as a +160 market elect for the opening event on VRC Derby Day. Zahra will partner Heman (+300), who comes to Flemington after finishing fourth in the Tapp-Craig at Rosehill on October 7. Saturday’s $500,000 race will be Heman’s second look at Flemington after being well beaten in the Listed Poseidon Stakes (1100m) on September 16. Last-start Kembla Grange maiden winner Influential (+320) will be looking to hand master trainer Chris Waller a fourth win in the Carbine Club Stakes. Waller has tasted success in the race with Kermadec (2014), Comin’ Through (2016) and Fangirl (2021). Influential will be partnered by James McDonald, who rode the progeny of The Autumn Sun in his three runs as a juvenile earlier in the year. The Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes will open the jam-packed meeting at Flemington on Saturday afternoon, with racing set to commence at 12:20pm AEDT. Carbine Club Stakes 2023 Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Brave Mead Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jamie Spencer 5 58kg 2 Heman Peter & Paul Snowden Mark Zahra 2 57kg 3 Kaizad Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tim Clark 6 57kg 4 Critique Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Opie Bosson 8 57kg 5 Influential Chris Waller James McDonald 3 57kg 6 Rovno Amber Shane Nichols Zac Spain 9 57kg 7 Ersa Ben, Will & JD Hayes John Allen 1 55kg 8 Mah Ali Benjamin Smith Winona Costin 4 55kg 9 Just In Time Richard & Will Freedman Damien Oliver 7 55kg More racing news View the full article

Zardozi, ridden by Chad Schofield, wins the Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington. (Photo: Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) The Group 2 Wakeful Stakes (2000m) for the three-year-old fillies has drawn a competitive field of 14 set to line up at Flemington on Saturday. There’s $300,000 up for grabs, but more importantly, it’s the last chance for the girls to build their resume for the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m) on November 9. The James Cummings-trained filly Zardozi is a firm +140 favourite with online bookmakers as James McDonald makes his way to Melbourne for the ride. She was impressive when dispatching her rivals in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes (1600m) and now steps up to 2000m for the first time. Having won the Oaks Trial (1800m) on September 24, the John Sargent-trained Harlow Mist (+400) has gained early support with top betting sites. The daughter of Contributor will be breaking from barrier one with Blake Shinn in the saddle. Jamie Kah has landed aboard Konasana (+450) for the Chris Waller barn, with Damien Lane electing to ride in Sydney this weekend. The daughter of Dundeel is one of the three gallopers pressing on from the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield a fortnight prior. The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Amazonian Lass is the only runner to shorten from double digits, coming from +1000 into +850. The Wakeful Stakes is the fifth race on the Flemington program, jumping at 3pm AEDT. Wakeful Stakes 2023 field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Zardozi James Cummings James McDonald 10 57kg 2 Coco Sun Tony & Calvin McEvoy Mark Zahra 13 56kg 3 Konasana Chris Waller Jamie Kah 5 55kg 4 Harlow Mist John Sargent Blake Shinn 1 55kg 5 Amazonian Lass Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tim Clark 12 55kg 6 Sentimental Flame Travis Doudle John Allen 7 55kg 7 Subrising Nigel Blackiston Jamie Spencer 8 55kg 8 Diamonds Choice Chris Bieg Harry Coffey 4 55kg 9 Zambezi Khan Guy Lowry Billy Egan 11 55kg 10 Aethelflaed Matthew Smith Damien Oliver 14 55kg 11 Aspenado John McArdle Craig Newitt 3 55kg 12 Bon Mistress Ken & Kasey Keys Blaike McDougall 6 55kg 13 Vieste Benjamin Smith Winona Costin 2 55kg 14 Easy Turn Patrick Kearney Madison Lloyd 9 55kg More horse racing news View the full article

Think About It etches his name in The Everest folklore. (Photo: Racing NSW) Nine runners make up a quality field for the $3 million Giga Kick Stakes (1200m) at Rosehill Gardens this Saturday afternoon. Registered as the Winners Stakes, the race is named in honour of The Everest (1200m) winner from the previous year. This year’s Everest winner happens to be the short-priced favourite for the event, with Think About It looking to continue his winning streak. The Joseph Pride-trained gelding has put together nine consecutive victories, so it is no great surprise that online bookmakers have installed him as a -142.86 favourite. Sam Clipperton has never lost aboard the five-year-old and gets a perfect opportunity to add to his tally from barrier three. Stablemate Private Eye (+260) is the only danger, according to the top Australian betting sites, with the six-year-old seeking to improve upon his third-place finish in the 2023 Everest. Nash Rawiller will continue his association with Private Eye, who is drawn in barrier six. Mazu (+1000) is the only other runner to come through the Everest but failed to make an impression after suffering a setback earlier in the campaign. Bella Nipotina (+1000) managed a third-place finish in the Group 3 Sydney Stakes (1200m) on October 14 and should only improve heading into Saturday. Cascadian (+1000) brings different quality to this field as the three-time Group 1 winner resumes from a 201-day spell. The 2023 Giga Kick Stakes kicks off the quaddie at Rosehill on Saturday and is scheduled to get underway at 4pm AEDT. Giga Kick Stakes 2023 field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Think About It Joseph Pride Sam Clipperton 3 58.5kg 2 Cascadian James Cummings Ben Melham 1 58.5kg 3 Mazu Peter & Paul Snowden Tommy Berry 7 58.5kg 4 Private Eye Joseph Pride Nash Rawiller 6 57.5kg 5 Surf Dancer Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott TBC 4 57.5kg 6 Bella Nipotina Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Craig Williams 8 56.5kg 7 Coal Crusher Joseph Pride Tyler Schiller 9 56kg 8 Love Tap Richard & Will Freedman TBC 5 56kg 9 Zapateo James Cummings Damian Lane 2 56kg More horse racing news View the full article

Athabascan has opened as the favourite for the Group 3 Archer Stakes at Flemington on Saturday. (Photo: Racing NSW) This weekend at Flemington, a small field of seven runners will compete in the Group 3 Archer Stakes, which is the final ballot-exempt race for the $7.5 million Melbourne Cup on November 7. Five of the seven runners in the Archer can still gain a spot in the Melbourne Cup, and with Ladies Man sitting 24th in the order of entry, it is expected that all seven will run and attempt to lock in their spot. Paying +650 and giving his nearest rival 3kg, the Allan Sharrock-trained runner will be aiming to become only the third runner in the past 20 years to win this race while carrying 59kg or more. Last start, Athabascan had no luck in the Group 2 Moonee Valley Gold Cup, where he settled on the rail and didn’t see clear air for most of the final 300m. However, the John O’Shea-trained stayer has opened as the clear +170 favourite with online bookmakers as he attempts to win his way into the race that stops the nation. The Kris Lees-trained Kalapour (+340) recorded consecutive third-place finishes in The Metropolitan over 2400m and the ATC St Leger Stakes over 2600m, which should have him tuned up nicely for the 2500m contest on Saturday. Mostly Cloudy (+340) has been on a Melbourne Cup path all preparation, and after his fourth-place finish in The Bart Cummings, the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young-trained galloper will need to win to book his place in the field. Ciaron Maher & David Eustace will have five runners in the Cup if United Nations (+600) can claim the Archer Stakes on Saturday; however, he will need to recapture the form of his runner-up finish in the Group 2 Herbert Power Stakes from two starts back. The Archer Stakes will be the second race on the Derby Day program, scheduled to jump at 1pm AEDT. Archer Stakes 2023 Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Ladies Man Allan Sharrock Dean Yendall 5 59kg 2 Kalapour Kris Lees Damien Oliver 1 56kg 3 Athabascan John O’Shea James McDonald 3 55.5kg 4 Mostly Cloudy Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Tim Clark 6 54kg 5 United Nations Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jamie Spencer 4 54kg 6 Gan Teorainn Chris Waller Jye McNeil 7 54kg 7 Speak Mike Moroney Billy Egan 2 54kg More racing news View the full article