Wandering Eyes

Exciting filly Cream Tart (NZ) (Hello Youmzain) is set to line up in one of the major three-year-old races over New Zealand Cup Week following her impressive win in Sunday’s Upper Hutt Car Sales LTD Three-Year-Old (1400m) at Trentham. The well-bred daughter of Hello Youmzain was a standout juvenile winner in early June, before going down to Lubeck when resuming at Rotorua earlier this month. Stepping up to 1400m, she was fancied in a small but tidy field of three-year-olds, which included stakes winners Platinum Diamond, Intention and Bona Sforza. Cream Tart jumped away positively from an outside gate, with a lack of early speed seeing her land outside the default leader Intention. The speed was no more than an amble as they crawled around to the home turn, setting up a true sprint home. Jockey Craig Grylls asked for an effort from Cream Tart and she got the better of Intention early in the straight, and despite laying in and showing a bit of inexperience, she was much too sharp, holding out Belzoni by 1 – ¼ lengths with Intention holding on well for third ahead of Abbakiss. Her trainer Tony Pike now has a decision to make, whether Cream Tart steps out on the first day of the Riccarton carnival in the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m), or wait another week and take on the boys in the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m). “She’s a very talented filly, still a bit light-framed but we’re in a short run up to the Guineas as many of the three-year-olds are with the way things have gone through the spring,” Pike said. “I didn’t really want to take on the big guns on Monday in the Sarten (Gr.2, 1400m), so this looked like a nice race ahead of the Guineas. She’s done it well, she still did a few things wrong but as long as she comes through this trip well, I’ll make a decision in the next week or so around which Guineas we head to. “I thought the boys probably don’t look quite as strong as the fillies at this stage, so there is a chance she could go there.” The Cambridge horseman was satisfied with her first-up effort on a slow tempo, especially when seeing how she ran through the line on both occasions this time in. “It was a slow tempo again (at Rotorua), she is bred to run a mile to 2000m and she probably just got outsprinted by a sharper horse on that tempo,” he said. “She was strong through the line and was again today, so I don’t think the mile will hold any worries for her down at Riccarton.” Bred by Windsor Park Stud, Cream Tart is out of the New Approach mare Cream Of The Crop, who produced multiple Group One winner Mustang Valley. Pike went to $220,000 to secure her out of Windsor Park’s draft at New Zealand Bloodstock’s National Yearling Sale in 2024. Following Sunday’s victory, Cream Tart has shortened into $10 on the market for the 1000 Guineas, currently led by recent Gr.2 Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) winner Well Written ($2.80). View the full article

Join Emily Murphy and Bruce Sherwin as they dissect the racing from Riccarton and Ellerslie on Saturday. Then Aidan Rodley beams in from Moonee Valley to reflect on the end of an era for the Cox Plate. Weigh In, October 26 View the full article

Mr Brightside (NZ) (Bullbars) could finish the year as the fourth Australasian horse to top A$20 million in career prizemoney, with connections to decide on a year-ending trip to Perth for the A$1.5m Gr.3 Gold Rush (1400m) in December. Mr Brightside has in recent days firmed from an opening quote of $11 down to $2.70 for the Gold Rush and co-trainer Ben Hayes on Saturday confirmed the star eight-year-old is a chance to make the trip west for a number of reasons. He said the December 15 Gold Rush will suit Mr Brightside, as he could stay in training and be ready for the early weight-for-age features such as the Gr.1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield. “There was just the thinking that they’ve moved the Orr (Stakes) to a back-up after the Champions Mile and we just think his prep in the autumn there’s only the Futurity (1400m) or All-Star Mile (1600m) and then you either go out to 2000m or you go to Sydney where he would carry a big weight in the Doncaster,” Hayes said. “So, we are leaving it (Gold Rush) open but we are not 100 per cent committed.” A last-start runner-up of the Gr.1 King Charles III (1600m) at Randwick, Mr Brightside has now earned $18.8m in prizemoney to sit fourth on the all-time list and third-placed Nature Strip ($20.76m) is now also coming into view. Victory in the Champions Mile would see him pass $20m and a cheque in Perth would move him beyond Nature Strip. Hayes said if the team doesn’t send Mr Brightside to Perth, they would face another decision about backing the horse up from the Champions Mile to the Gr.1 Orr Stakes (1400m) in seven days. “We’ve never backed him up so we’re thinking we could go five weeks into the Gold Rush and you always keep horses ticking over from spring to autumn anyway, so it’s a good opportunity to keep his fitness up and hit the Futurity really fit,” he said. “There’s a lot of water to go under the bridge and he needs to run well in the Champions Mile and there’s also the option of backing him up in the Orr. We need to speak to the owners and see how the horse is.” Hayes said he is not bothered with the trip to Perth potentially having an impact on the horse’s early autumn. “It (travel) brings horses on,” he said. “You can argue his trip to Hong Kong (last December) improved him as he’s come back in career-best form, he’s been running super.” View the full article

Last year’s Gr.2 James and Annie Sarten Memorial (1400m) set Savaglee (NZ) (Savabeel) up for Group One glory in Christchurch, and Matamata trainer Pam Gerard is hoping to follow a similar blueprint in 2025. Gerard guided Savaglee through a superb spring campaign that saw the son of Savabeel win four of his five starts including the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) at Matamata, the Sarten Memorial – which was rescheduled and moved to Te Aroha due to Te Rapa’s Labour Day meeting being abandoned – and a crowning triumph by almost three lengths in the Gr.1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton. A year on, Gerard finds herself back in elite three-year-old company again. She will be represented in Monday’s Sarten at Te Rapa by last-start Listed Sir Colin Meads Trophy (1200m) winner Affirmative Action along with his talented stablemate Romanoff. Affirmative Action (Yes Yes Yes) finished third on debut at Taupo in August, then stepped on to the big stage to take out the Colin Meads in only the second start of his career. He defied $70 odds with a powerful on-pace performance, stamping himself as a genuine contender for the New Zealand 2000 Guineas on November 15. The TAB currently rates him an $8 chance for the $700,000 classic. Unpredictable events with weather and tracks gave Gerard a few headaches with Savaglee last spring, and it has been a similar story 12 months later. By the time Affirmative Action steps out on to the Te Rapa track for the Sarten on Monday, he will have gone 51 days since his last-start success in the Colin Meads. He was a race-morning scratching from the Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1600m) on a Heavy9 track at Te Rapa on September 27. “Everything’s been good with him in this campaign, apart from the weather,” Gerard said. “It’s been far from ideal, but it is what it is and we can’t control it. “He’s done some nice bits of work at home, and he went up to Auckland for an exhibition gallop between races last Saturday. That brought him on nicely and I think he’s going into Monday as fit as we can get him without lining him up on raceday.” Despite being a son of The Everest (1200m) winner Yes Yes Yes, Gerard believes Affirmative Action will appreciate the step up to 1400m on Monday. She is also unfazed by his draw of gate 10 in a 12-horse field. “He’s a big, strong horse who relaxes beautifully in his races, so I don’t think he’ll have any trouble going further,” Gerard said. “And the fact that he’s a big, rangy horse who likes to get rolling means that being out a bit wider keeps him out of trouble a little bit. I don’t see it as a disadvantage.” Stablemate Romanoff (NZ) (Belardo) showed promise as a two-year-old last season, including a victory at Otaki last November despite veering to the outside in the home straight. He later contested the Gr.2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) and the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m). Gelded in between times, Romanoff returned to win a trial at Te Rapa in September before resuming with a third behind Lubeck and Cream Tart at Rotorua on October 12. “That was a good enough effort fresh,” Gerard said. “They probably didn’t go as quick as we expected them to and we got well back, but he finished it off nicely. “He’s a horse that’s got some talent. He trialled against horses like La Dorada in his younger days and was very competitive. His coltiness just started to get to him towards the end of that preparation. He’s back as a gelding now and showing more promising signs.” George Rooke will continue his Colin Meads Stakes-winning association with Affirmative Action in the Sarten on Monday, while Vinnie Colgan takes the mount on Romanoff. Gerard has kept both Affirmative Action and Romanoff among the nominations for the 2000 Guineas, and provided they perform well on Monday, she is keen to take them both to Christchurch. “That’s definitely the plan, and depending on what happens on Monday, hopefully we can get them there,” she said. Gerard’s Te Rapa team also includes Dubai Gold (NZ) (Pride Of Dubai), who will kick off her four-year-old season in the See You @ Te Rapa Tavern (1500m). The daughter of Pride Of Dubai was a maiden winner over 1600m at Te Aroha in February, then ran third in the Gr.2 Lowland Stakes (2100m) and second in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m). She pushed the season’s standout three-year-old staying filly Leica Lucy to a long neck in the Trentham classic. “She’s coming up super, I’m really happy with her,” Gerard said. “She hasn’t had a trial, so she’s going in a bit fresh over 1500m, which won’t be easy. But going down to Rating 75 grade and having the mares’ allowance makes it easier. Opie (Bosson) will ride her. “This race is a good starting point. We’ll get through her first couple of runs, and then we’ll hopefully be aiming at some more black type over longer distances a bit later on. We’re in no rush and we’ll just see how she’s going. If she comes up as well as we hope, she may end up heading over to Australia at some stage.” Gerard’s other Te Rapa entries are last-start maiden winner Vougeot (NZ) (Eminent) in the Keith Melville Celebrating 37 Years @ Te Rapa (2400m) and first-starter The Frenchman (NZ) (Vadamos) in the Listen Live on Sportnation.nz Maiden (1300m). “Vougeot is a really nice horse that I have a bit of time for,” Gerard said. “He won very well at Avondale last start. It’s a pretty quick step up to 2400m in only his fifth start, which is a big ask, but he has that sort of distance written all over him. “He’s very much a horse in progress, still quite mentally immature even though he’s getting there physically. But I really like him as a staying horse. “The Frenchman won nicely at the trials. He’s got a sticky draw on Monday, so I’m not 100% sure whether he’ll be starting.” View the full article

The 2025 Fall Meet wrapped Saturday with a season-record of $217-million in all-sources wagering, Keeneland announced via press release. Propelled by record purse money and overall good weather for the duration of the meeting, the 17 days of racing totaled $217,266,759 on the season–surpassing the previous record of $210,165,945 set last year for the 2024 Fall Meet. It was a 3.38% increase. Average daily purses of $1,341,107 also set a Keeneland record and races averaged 9.2 starters per card. Opening Fall Stars Weekend (excluding whole-card simulcasting at Keeneland) generated $48.9-million in wagering which was just shy of the $49.9-million benchmark handled during the 2022 Fall Stars Weekend. Opening Saturday's 11-race card, which featured five graded races, handled $21,456,829 in wagering and was slightly below the $22,256,692 record set during the 2024 Fall Meet. On-track wagering increased 3.87% to $17,239,420 from $16,597,162 last year. “This Fall Meet was remarkable, but that is entirely thanks to the people who make it possible,” said Keeneland vice president of racing Gatewood Bell. “From our horsemen bringing outstanding horses to the track, to the owners, trainers and jockeys who compete here each day, the quality of racing speaks for itself. We are fortunate to be able to share it with our fans and horseplayers, and we are deeply grateful to everyone–both on the track and behind the scenes–whose dedication made this season so special.” The fall meet leaders were also crowned at the conclusion of Saturday's card with Irad Ortiz Jr., trainer Brad Cox, and owner Spendthrift Farm topping their respective categories by victories. Ortiz (25 wins) earned his second consecutive title as Keeneland's leading rider at the Fall Meet, and had eight more wins than Tyler Gaffalione in second. Jose Ortiz followed them in third with 16 wins and Luis Saez came fourth with 15. John Velazquez equaled a 27-year-old riding mark when he captured seven stakes during the season to tie fellow Hall of Famer Pat Day, who won seven stakes during the 1998 Fall Meet. Cox claimed top standing on closing day when edging Brendan Walsh by one victory in the final tally. With 12 wins to Walsh's 11, the title marks Cox's eighth as leading trainer–though the pair shared the top spot at this year's Spring Meet. Steve Asmussen also came in with 11 victories. Rusty Arnold extended his record as Keeneland's all-time winningest trainer over Bill Mott to 309 over the latter's 308. Spendthrift Farm (six wins) beat C R K Stable and Shortleaf Stable (three a piece) in the owner's standings and claimed both top-level juvenile races with Ted Noffey and Tommy Jo, both by Into Mischief. The post Keeneland Fall Meet Concludes with Record in All-Sources Wagering appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Wathnan Racing's Hit Show scores a repeat victory in the Fayette Stakes (G3) at Keeneland Oct. 25, securing a sixth consecutive fall meet training title for Brad Cox.View the full article

Sent away as the 3-5 favorite, Test Score won smartly under Juan Hernandez for owners John and Jerry Amerman and trainer Graham Motion.View the full article

The GI Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes winner Test Score (Lookin At Lucky) returned to his winning ways with a sharp victory in the GII Twilight Derby at Santa Anita Park. Facing elite company in three straight races starting May 3 at Churchill Downs, where he ran second to Zulu Kingdom (Ire) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}), Test Score rebounded to secure the aforementioned Belmont Derby, and again hit the board two back Aug. 2 at Saratoga in the GI Saratoga Derby Invitational as World Beater (Oscar Performance) turned the tables on him from their prior match across town. Wearing blinkers for the first time here, the betting public hammered Test Score at the windows to the tune of 3-5 favoritism, and he gave them no reason to worry late. Tracking from just off the fence in fourth as the frontrunner led them through six furlongs in 1:13.19, he was as far as four wide through the final bend but making up ground on the leaders as they swung into the lane. Fighting to the front as Maaz (Fr) (Galiway {GB}) was coming fast behind him, Test Score put away Namaron (Ger) (Amaron {GB}) to win by 1 1/2 lengths as Maaz claimed second by a neck in the final yards. “This afternoon my agent told me we had some good ones today and he was right,” said jockey Juan Hernandez. “We started out with Privman [winning the Tokyo City Cup Stakes]. I had to work with him a little but because he likes to play around. He got the job done. Then this horse for Graham Motion, all the credit goes to my horse because he broke well and put himself in a nice spot, I was just traveling with him. He wanted to be there and he was happy. All I did turning for home was just swing out. All the credit to my horse. He is just such a nice horse.” “I think he wanted to be focused a little bit more,” said owner John Amerman. “[Trainer] Graham Motion thought that the blinkers would help him and it was classic. He did well today. You never know that anyone is going to be victorious. But we wanted to come out and see him. It is a Grade II, the Twilight Derby, and we are happy to be here.” TEST SCORE ($3.20) soars home in the $200,000 Twilight Derby (G2) at @santaanitapark. The son of Lookin at Lucky was ridden by @JJHernandezS19 and trained by @GrahamMotion. pic.twitter.com/4L2df35Dhy — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 25, 2025 Pedigree Note: Test Score is one of 20 Group/Grade I winners for Lookin At Lucky, who stood at Coolmore's Ashford Stud in North America and frequently shuttled to Chile before making South America is semi-permanent base since 2024. First dam Joy of Learning, a winning daughter of Kitten's Joy and another homebred for Mrs. Jerry Amerman, has a perfect strike rate of three winners from as many runners including Test Score's half-siblings Screen Test (Not This Time) and Eton (English Channel). Joy of Learning is herself a half to GI Longines Just a Game Stakes winner Coffee Clique (Medaglia d'Oro), MGSW Admission Office (Point of Entry) and MGSP Royal Fury (Langfuhr). This is also the extended family of MGSW Endlessly (Oscar Performance). The Amerman Racing connection goes back at least through Test Score's third dam, French stakes runner Society Dream (Fr) (Akarad {Fr}). Joy of Learning has a yearling War of Will colt named Military Academy and reported a filly by Liam's Map this season before visiting top stallion Not This Time for her 2026 cover. Saturday, Santa Anita TWILIGHT DERBY-GII, $200,000, Santa Anita, 10-25, 3yo, 1 1/8mT, 1:47.66, fm. 1–TEST SCORE, 124, c, 3, by Lookin At Lucky 1st Dam: Joy of Learning, by Kitten's Joy 2nd Dam: Miss Chapin, by Royal Academy 3rd Dam: Society Dream (Fr), by Akarad (Fr) O-Amerman Racing LLC; B-Jerry Amerman (KY); T-H. Graham Motion; J-Juan J. Hernandez. $120,000. Lifetime Record: GISW, 11-4-3-2, $1,448,525. Werk Nick Rating: A+++. *Triple Plus* Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Maaz (Fr), 124, g, 3, Galiway (GB)–Exceedingly Diva (GB), by Exceed And Excel (Aus). 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. (€41,000 Ylg '23 OSASEP; €72,000 2yo '24 ARQBRU). O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Madaket Stables LLC, Sabby Racing LLC and Michael House; B-S.C.E.A. Du Domaine de Malerai (FR); T-Michael W. McCarthy. $40,000. 3–Namaron (Ger), 124, g, 3, Amaron (GB)–Nacci (Ger), by Soldier Hollow (GB). (£200,000 3yo '25 GOFLO). O-Hronis Racing LLC; B-Christian Henze (GER); T-John W. Sadler. $24,000. Margins: 1HF, HF, 1 1/4. Odds: 0.60, 15.40, 2.50. Also Ran: Septembersixtyfour, Scipio. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Test Score Achieves Another Perfect Grade, Takes Home Twilight Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bank Frenzy has an affinity for Aqueduct Racetrack, a point on display Oct. 25 with a victory in the $250,000 Empire Classic Stakes.View the full article

There are 24 British- and Irish-trained horses declared in the six group races, including three group 1s, at Saint-Cloud Oct. 26. Here are two 2-year-olds you should be watching especially closely, plus quotes from the trainers on their stablemates.View the full article

Graded stakes winner Dean Martini has been retired by owner David Bernsen and has joined Old Friends in Georgetown, Ky.View the full article

Continuing a fruitful campaign since returning from his elite-level World Cup triumph in Dubai, Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}) put his best foot forward once again to take home the GIII Fayette Stakes on closing day of the Keeneland Fall meet. The grey collected his second win here since returning from Meydan, but had been tasked with taking on some salty company in the contests he didn't claim, too–namely the likes of Breeders' Cup Classic contenders Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) and Mindframe (Constitution) in the GI Stephen Foster back in June. He was victorious in the West Virginia Governor's Stakes two back Aug. 3 and ran an even fourth last out Sept. 27 at Churchill Downs in the GII Lukas Classic Stakes. Given 7-2 odds as 3-year-old Gosger (Nyquist) was made the 8-5 favorite, he pursued from his customary spot in midpack as the pacesetter rolled along on a largely uncontested early lead in :23.01, :46.66 and six panels in 1:11.31. Steadily improving his position among runners as they swung through the far bend, Hit Show was three off the rail but had the top pair squarely in his sights as he bore down on the battling duo, and relentlessly closed the gap. Overhauling Gosger as that one bravely tried to mount a response inside the final yards, the grey had more than enough left to comfortably hold off the furious rally of Rattle N Roll (Connect) by a length. “He's all class,” said trainer Brad Cox. “I want to start by thanking the Wathnan [Racing] team and for allowing us to put him where he can win races and get his confidence. He's got it. He ran big in Dubai [winning the G1 Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline Apr. 5] and came back. He's been a great horse all year. I'm just very proud of the horse and his consistency. He always shows up and runs.” “He really does show up every time.” said Case Clay, racing manager for owner Wathnan Racing. “It wasn't the easiest of trips. He saved ground. [Jockey] Irad [Ortiz Jr.] rode very well on him. I'm just very excited for him to be back here. I wish every horse could be like Hit Show.” “[He] is a very important horse for Wathnan. Of course, there are others around the world: Lazzat, etc., Fallen Angel. But for him to do what he did in Dubai and come back over here and represent us in America means a lot, so he's a stable favorite for sure.” HIT SHOW ($$9.14) ran down the field in the $350,000 Fayette Stakes (G3) at @keenelandracing. The son of Candy Ride was ridden by @iradortiz and trained by @bradcoxracing. pic.twitter.com/InsLSikk6R — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 25, 2025 Pedigree Note: Hit Show is by far the most accomplished runner for his dam Actress (Tapit), who herself was a multiple graded winner during her time on the track. He is one of three to get their picture taken for the mare with only the 3-year-old Blind Faith (Medaglia d'Oro) as the lone placed offspring. That one is also the last registered for Actress as she has not produced any foals in subsequent breedings–most recently missing on a trip to Curlin for this season. She was sent back to Candy Ride (Arg) for 2026. The second dam is Canadian champion 3-year-old filly Milwaukee Appeal, twice Grade I-placed in her career in the States, and who took home Canada's top prize for sophomore fillies when she won the Woodbine Oaks before finishing second in the last jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes. Saturday, Keeneland HAGYARD FAYETTE S.-GIII, $348,750, Keeneland, 10-25, 3yo/up, 1 1/8m, 1:50.39, ft. 1–HIT SHOW, 126, h, 5, by Candy Ride (Arg) 1st Dam: Actress (MGSW, $545,150), by Tapit 2nd Dam: Milwaukee Appeal, by Milwaukee Brew 3rd Dam: Appealing Forum, by Open Forum O-Wathnan Racing; B-Gary & Mary West Stables Inc. (KY); T-Brad H. Cox; J-Irad Ortiz, Jr. $200,725. Lifetime Record: G1SW-UAE, 22-11-1-1, $8,785,183. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Rattle N Roll, 122, h, 6, Connect–Jazz Tune, by Johannesburg. ($55,000 Wlg '19 KEENOV; $210,000 Ylg '20 KEESEP). O-Sharaf Mohamad Alhariri and Lucky Seven Stable; B-St. Simon Place (KY); T-Kenneth G. McPeek. $64,750. 3–Gosger, 118, c, 3, Nyquist–Gloria S, by Tapit. O/B-Harvey A Clarke Racing Stable LLC (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh. $32,375. Margins: 1, NK, 2. Odds: 3.57, 13.30, 1.75. Also Ran: Bracket Buster, Moonlight, Honor Marie, Dragoon Guard, Best Actor, Prince of Power, Dilger (Ire), Lambeth. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Hit Show Back on Top, Claims Fayette on Closing Day at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Trainer Wesley Ward discuss his three Breeders' Cup contenders that breezed on the turf at Keeneland Oct. 25: Schwarzenegger, Outfielder, and No Nay Hudson.View the full article

Troubleshooting parlays a victory in the 6 1/2-furlong Franklin-Simpson Stakes (G1T) at Kentucky Downs into another stakes success, this time in the Bryan Station Stakes (G3T) over a mile at Keeneland. View the full article

Early Saturday morning at Belmont Park, Silent Scheme (Charlatan) became loose on the training track before colliding with More for Sure (ire) (Cracksman {GB}), resulting in both horses passing away due to their injuries, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced via press release. The juvenile gelding by Charlatan was trained by Mark Hening while the 3-year-old Irish-bred filly hailed from the Anthony Dutrow barn. The former sustained a broken neck and died instantly while More for Sure had a catastrophic injury to her left shoulder. She was humanely euthanized. The NYRA veterinarian on-call was joined by NYRA Safety Stewards to provide an immediate on-track response. The exercise riders for both Silent Scheme and More for Sure were not injured and walked off the track under their own power. NYRA says it will closely review the circumstances around the incident with all relevant parties to ensure the safest possible environment for training at Belmont Park. Necropsies will be performed at Cornell University. The post Two Runners Collide, Both Die After Training Incident at Belmont Park appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

There were seven Not This Time runners in the GIII Bryan Station Stakes, and Troubleshooting led all others home to not only claim the contest but also hand their sire the top four spots once the minors were decided. Last seen winning the GI Franklin Simpson Stakes at Kentucky Downs, he has been off the board only once in 2025 and counted three victories prior to this effort. Tracking behind Golden Afternoon (Goldencents) as that one played pacesetter through an opening quarter in :23.83 and a half in:47.97, Troubleshooting was the looming danger turning for home and he inhaled that leader not long after they entered the lane. Kicking away with it as Tenacious Leader (Not This Time) tried to close the gap, he had just enough left to hold that one at bay. Giocoso (Not This Time) was best of the rest for third. Troubleshooting has no problem stretching out to a mile and takes the G3 Bryan Station! @tyler_gaff piloted the 3YO colt for trainer @foley_racing. A nice 7/2 top pick winner in the stake for @JoeyDaKRacing! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/vdKVE2AAVr — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) October 25, 2025 O/B-Donamire Farm (KY); T-Greg Foley. The post Troubleshooting Crowned Grand Marshal of Not This Time Parade in Keeneland’s Bryan Station appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hawk Mountain led home an Aidan O'Brien-trained trifecta in the Futurity Trophy Stakes (G1) at Doncaster Racecourse Oct. 25. View the full article

By Jonny Turner Punters are banking on Macandrew Aviator ending a drought with victory in the Tuapeka Lodge Cup (4.56pm). The eight-year-old has been installed a $2.50 second favourite, behind Dreams Are Free ($1.90) for the Ascot Park feature after building strong form this spring. The pacer hasn’t been in the winner’s circle for over two years, though he has racked up plenty of placings in strong company in that time. Macandrew Aviator is among a strong book of drives for junior driver Hayden Douglas, who is full of hope that the veteran’s winless run can end in the Ascot Park feature on Sunday. “I think he would have to be my best chance,” Douglas said. “Even off the 30m handicap, he is such a great beginner.” “He went a great race over the mile last start and I think the 2700m will suit him a lot better.” Later on the Tuapeka card, Douglas links up with Always B Batman who is also trained by his father, Jeremy. The three-year-old ran on late in his last start at Wyndham on a fast-closing 400m. “ Last time I drove him he didn’t get much luck, he was buried away on the fence and only got out late.” “I think he’s a really good chance on Sunday.” Ten Da Touch and Dragon Power also look handy chances for the Douglas and Douglas combination. “Dragon Power has been going good races, he just struggles to get out of the gate that well.” “If he could land handy enough on the outside, he should go a good race.” “Ten Da Touch got shuffled back last start and he copped a slight check, so I was happy with his run.” Douglas also rates Durrant a good hope on Tuapeka Lodge Cup Day. Horse and driver have linked up twice recently for two third placings. “He’s been going great guns lately and I think he’s a really good chance.” Douglas also combines up with Miki Skipper and Northview Ocean on Sunday. View the full article

Sunday, Kyoto, Japan, post time: 15:40, KIKUKA SHO (JAPANESE ST. LEGER)-G1, ¥419,370,000, 3yo, 3000mT Field: Coachella Valley (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), Amakihi (Jpn) (Black Tide {Jpn}), Right Track (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), Yamanin Bouclier (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), Giovanni (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), Mirage Knight (Jpn) (Bago {Fr}), Shohei (Jpn) (Saturnalia {Jpn}), Rex Novus (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), Energico (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}), G T Adamant (Jpn) (Rulership {Jpn}), My Universe (Jpn) (Rey de Oro {Jpn}), Goltzschtal (Jpn) (Bricks and Mortar), Arrondi (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}), Excite Bio (Jpn) (Rey de Oro {Jpn}), Eri King (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}), Ra Shalom (Jpn) (Tosen Ra {Jpn}), Layered Red (Jpn) (Fierement {Jpn}), Red Bande (Jpn) (Kizuna {Jpn}). Click here to read the TDN preview. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 13:30, CRITERIUM INTERNATIONAL-G1, €250,000, 2yo, c/f, 8fT Field: Piazza San Marco (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), Campacite (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), New Zealand (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Hardy Warrior (Ire) (Pinatubo {Ire}), Puerto Rico (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Cape Orator (Ire) (Mohaather {GB}), Port Of Spain (Ire) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Puerto Rico needs to prove he stays a mile here, having made a leap forward going up from six furlongs to seven when dominating the Champagne and Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere from the front. Bred to appreciate it, he is joined by New Zealand, Piazza San Marco and Port Of Spain who all have claims on their own terms and who could all make a jump up on testing ground at this trip. Third behind Puerto Rico at Doncaster, Cape Orator is back in the country in which he captured the valuable Arqana Series races Criterium d'Ete and Criterium d'Automne and his experience will count for a lot renewing rivalry with Ballydoyle's first-string. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 14:34, CRITERIUM DE SAINT-CLOUD-G1, €250,000, 2yo, c/f, 10fT Field: A Taste Of Glory (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Christmas Day (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Pierre Bonnard (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), A Boy Named Susie (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Shosholoza (Ire) (Australia {GB}), Czajkowski (Fr) (Flintshire {GB}), Waybreaker (Fr) (Galiway {GB}), Endorsement (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Isaac Newton (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Proof (Fr) (Dubawi {Ire}), Zambezi (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Impressive in the Zetland, Pierre Bonnard has to deal with contrasting ground which leaves a small question mark over him. The Eyrefield winner Christmas Day has no problems with it and is a colt moving forward at the right time, while the Zetland runner-up Endorsement could make it closer with stamina more essential. Outside of the Ballydoyle colts, Joseph O'Brien has a live contender in the wide-margin Tipperary maiden winner Shosholoza who has been supplemented. The French colts look to have it to do, with the Prix de Conde winner Waybreaker probably a level below the Irish. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 15:50, PRIX ROYAL-OAK-G1, €350,000, 3yo/up, 15 1/2fT Field: Sunway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}), Queenstown (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), Sevenna's Knight (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Arrow Eagle (Fr) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Caballo De Mar (Ire) (Phoenix Of Spain {Ire}), Double Major (Ire) (Daiwa Major {Jpn}), Espoir Avenir (Fr) (Montmartre {Fr}). TDN Analysis: It is hard to see past a third consecutive success for Double Major, who probably faced a stiffer test 12 months ago and who has been trained to peak for this moment. There is no obvious reason why last year's runner-up Sevenna's Knight can reverse the form, while the Cadran hero Caballo De Mar will need to step up on that form. Arrow Eagle is interesting up from a mile and a half for the first time and his Arc sixth makes him a dangerous proposition if he stays. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 12:26, PRIX BELLE DE NUIT-G3, €73,200, 3yo/up, f/m, 14fT Field: Agile (Ire) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}), Bas Bleu (Ire) (Masar {Ire}), La Isla Mujeres (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Allonsy (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}), Bibbiena (Fr) (Doctor Dino {Fr}), Uluru (Ire) (Zoffany {Ire}), Calamandra (Fr) (New Bay {GB}), Kiamba (Ire) (Australia {GB}). TDN Analysis: This is open, with Allonsy marginally ahead on her two Listed wins. Calandagan's half-sister Calamandra was third in the Listed Prix Joubert, but if she's anything like her sibling won't be at her best on this testing ground while La Isla Mujeres is in the mix on her Listed Oyster Stakes win. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 12:58, PRIX PERTH-G3, €73,200, 3yo/up, 8fT Field: Saidi El Fal (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Vertbois (Fr) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Tumbler (Fr) (Kingman {GB}), Chibitty (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Sparks Fly (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}), Elim (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), Exxtra (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Darius Cen (Fr) (Persian King {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Another tight contest, with the mares Sparks Fly and Exxtra of particular interest. The former is back at the scene of her Listed Prix Isola Bella success in November, while the dual Group 3 winner Exxtra tackles a mile for the first time. Vertbois took the Listed Prix Altipan over this course and distance in March and doesn't have stablemate Tribalist in the way for once. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Saint-Cloud, France, post time: 14:02, PRIX DE FLORE-G3, €73,200, 3yo/up, f/m, 10 1/2fT Field: Skellet (Ire) Kingman (GB), Ashariba (Fr) (Ribchester {Ire}), Grand Stars (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Saxon Girl (Fr) (Saxon Warrior {Jpn}), Dare To Dream (Fr) (Camelot {GB}), Higher Leaves (Ire) (Golden Horn {GB}), Ginalyah (Ire) (Chachnak {Fr}), Light The Ghost (Ger) (Waldgeist {GB}), Zia Agnese (Fr) (Romanised {Ire}), Safia (Fr) (Sottsass {Fr}), Whataboutism (Fr) (Camelot {GB}). TDN Analysis: Third in the Prix Jean Romanet, Grand Stars is very much owed one of these and loved the place when taking last year's Listed Prix Solitude on heavy ground. British raider Ashariba took the Listed Prix Dahlia earlier this month and rates a big threat, while Safia bids to get back on track after an interrupted campaign and justify being a TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, Hannover, Germany, post time: 14:05, SHADWELL STALLIONS – HERBST STUTENPREIS-G3, €55,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 11fT Field: Anna Riva (Ger) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Avola (Ger) (Nutan {Ire}), Namouria (Fr) (Adlerflug {Ger}), Weltbeste (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Aglaia (Ger) (Nutan {Ire}), Ruby Lips (Ire) (Highland Reel {Ire}), Santagada (GB) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Silaway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}). TDN Analysis: Four-time Group 3 scorer Santagada displayed grit when annexing this month's G3 Preis der Deutschen Einheit and is the one to beat here. Her chief threat is G3 Hamburger Stutenpreis placegetter Ruby Lips, who made a black-type breakthrough at this venue three weeks ago. The dual stakes-placed Namouria has never ventured beyond Listed level, but is best placed of the older generation to make an impact. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Hannover, Germany, post time: 12:30, GESTUT WITTEKINDSHOF – YOUNGSTER FILLIES CUP-Listed, €25,000, 2yo, f, 7fT Field: Amazing Girl (Ger) (Japan {GB}), Burguesinha (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}), Cardea (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}), Fast Angel (Fr) (Anodin {Ire}), Only Luck (Ire) (Lucky Vega {Ire}), Pietra Fortunata (GB) (Wooded {Ire}), Salonglaenzende (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Scaletta (Ger) (Victor Ludorum {GB}). TDN Analysis: Gestut Wittekindshof homebred Salonglaenzende accounted for the reopposing Cardea and subsequent G3 Preis der Winkerkonigin heroine Alsterperle over one mile at Dortmund last month and bids to retain her perfect record dropping down in trip for this black-type debut. Scaletta, Fast Angel and the two-for-two Polish raider Only Luck all line up coming back of clear-cut victories in their most recent start. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Hannover, Germany, post time: 13:30, ALSON – YOUNGSTER STEHER CUP-Listed, €25,000, 2yo, 10fT Field: Abachi (Ger) (Japan {GB}), Abdulhamid (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Dardanos (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Kairos (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), Nariman (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Sancak (Fr) (Flintshire {GB}), Tailwind (Ger) (Windstoss {Ger}), Ajaxania (Ire) (Zelzal {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Liberty Racing's one-for-one Kairos was 2 1/2 lengths too good for Abachi when the pair met at Cologne last month and is taken to maintain superiority in this stakes debut. Abachi subsequently defeated Tailwind and Abdulhamid over this course and distance three weeks ago and is the likely favourite's main danger. Nariman, one of three from the Bohumil Nedorostek stable, is the only newcomer in the field. [Sean Cronin]. Monday, Chantilly, France, post time: 13:10, PRIX MIESQUE-G3, €73,200, 2yo, f, 7fT Field: Josefova (Fr) (Yafta {GB}), Magny Cours (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), Hello Avenue (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Miuccia (Ire) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Baklawa (Fr) (Stunning Spirit {GB}), Polly Shelby (Fr) (Space Blues {Ire}), Waramini (Ire) (Persian King {Ire}), Half Sovereign (Fr) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}), Ananke (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}). TDN Analysis: With the way Karl Burke's juveniles are going this term, Half Sovereign is a frightening prospect for the domestic fillies to contemplate, especially given her invaluable experience winning two novices and nurseries apiece and finishing second in Newmarket's £150,000 Tattersalls October Auction Stakes. Miuccia is back just a week after running fourth in the Prix des Reservoirs and may be best of the home team. [Tom Frary]. Monday, Chantilly, France, post time: 15:40, PRIX DE SEINE-ET-OISE-G3, €73,200, 3yo/up, 6fT Field: Roshvar (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), Spycatcher (Ire) (Vadamos {Fr}), Baileys Bachelor (Fr) (Supplicant {GB}), Megarry (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}), Thunderbear (Ire) (Kodi Bear {Ire}), Tolebi (Fr) (Golden Horde {Ire}), Estepona (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Navassa Island (Ire) (Territories {Ire}), Laulne (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), War Bride (Ire) (Soldier's Call {GB}), Daylight (Fr) (Earthlight {Ire}), Charibelle (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}). TDN Analysis: Penalised for his win in the Prix du Pin, Roshvar is back in calmer waters having contested the Prix de la Foret from a disadvantageous wide draw. Hardened veteran Spycatcher and the Listed scorer Thunderbear spearhead the obligatory overseas challenge. [Tom Frary]. Monday, Chantilly, France, post time: 12:35, PRIX ISONOMY-Listed, €54,900, 2yo, 9fT Field: Strong Tea (Knicks Go), Space Waltz (American Pharoah), Regal Resolve (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Studen Kladenets (Tur) (Kircaali {Tur}), Madame Ly (Fr) (City Light {Fr}), Arkansas (Fr) (Sottsass {Fr}). TDN Analysis: The race that launched Montjeu all those years ago sees the prolific winner Madame Ly take on some unexposed and promising colts. They include Juddmonte's impressive course winner Regal Resolve from the Graffard yard and the Niarchos Family's well-connected Saint-Cloud winner Space Waltz from the Fabre stable. [Tom Frary]. Monday, Chantilly, France, post time: 14:30, GRAND PRIX DU NORD-Listed, €50,300, 3yo, 10fT Field: Azimpour (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Poschiavo (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Swinguer (Fr) (Sottsass {Fr}), New Ground (GB) (New Bay {GB}), Love Me Tender (Ger) (Tai Chi {Ger}), Millar (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Spanish Breeze Cen (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Familly (Fr) (Goken {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Surely this will be a confidence-restorer for New Ground, who was fourth in the Derby, third in the Grand Prix de Paris and Grand Prix de Deauville. Not seen since finishing fifth in the Prix du Jockey Club, the Prix la Force runner-up Azimpour is probably the only colt in his vicinity but may need the comeback. [Tom Frary]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Aidan O’Brien Continues Group 1 Search at Saint-Cloud appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

On both coasts, preparations for the GI Breeders' Cup Classic continued as leading contenders from the West took to the track, and hopefuls from the East began finalizing travel plans. Scheduled to walk Saturday morning after the trio put in Friday works at Saratoga, Todd Pletcher-trainee Antiquarian (Preservationist) will ship to Del Mar Sunday in advance of the World Championships along with stablemates Fierceness (City of Light) and Mindframe (Constitution). “I don't think [Antiquarian is] a particularly difficult horse to ride,” said Pletcher. “I think he needs a strong rider. He's tactical enough. He can use his speed to get a good position in the race and but he can be one that you kind of got to pedal on a little bit, too. “If you saw his races in the Suburban and the Blame he was getting there. He just sort of ran out of time. It looked like in both of those races at the sixteenth pole that he was going to be beaten by several lengths, and then really accelerated the last 100 yards to almost get there. I think as he's physically matured and mentally matured, he's gotten better and better and perhaps a little easier to ride as well.” Spotted working four furlongs over Saratoga's Oklahoma dirt training track, Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) was clocked in :48.74 (16/49) with Flavien prat in the saddle for trainer Chad Brown. “It was exceptional,” Brown said. “He's doing great and this work was as good or better than he's worked all year. He's coming into the race like last year–very well–and he's been working great over the past few weeks. I didn't think it was possible to build off the last two works, but he somehow managed to even work a touch better today. He's really in good form.” Another headliner out at Saratoga was Sovereignty (Into Mischief) for Bill Mott and the titan Godolphin operation. The 3-year-old galloped 1 1/2-miles with exercise rider Jimmy Quispe in the irons, and is scheduled to either gallop or work in the coming days. “He is good,” said Mott. “He was a little anxious the first day or two [after arriving from Saratoga Springs], wanting to get to the track. They get a little anxious early in the morning, wanting to go. Other than that, he is fine and he's doing good around the barn. He will work Sunday or Monday. He was a little stronger today. He was pretty strong the second time by. He probably needed one of those.” Out west, Baeza (McKinzie) rolled through five furlongs at Santa Anita Park in 1:01.60 (31/48) for trainer John Shirreffs while Journalism (Curlin) galloped a mile under Luis Cacares. Trainer Michael McCarthy said Saturday that a breeze with new rider Jose Ortiz was on the books, but timing would be fluid. “It seems like he's training as well as we could be asking for,” said McCarthy. “Plenty of spacing between the Pacific Classic and the Breeders' Cup Classic. Thought he had a very good summer here at Del Mar. Seems to be enjoying his time down here.” Bob Baffert's Nevada Beach (Omaha Beach) looks to continue his rise through the ranks with his anticipated tilt at the Classic, and was out Saturday breezing six panels in 1:12.20 (3/6) at Santa Anita Park. He is scheduled to ship to Del Mar Sunday or Monday. “He went nice, he is not a great work horse, but he went well,” Baffert said. “He has never run against this kind of competition, but I have always been very high on him. I don't think the distance is going to be a problem for him.” The Japanese hopeful Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) took a one-and-a-half-lap canter around Del Mar having cleared quarantine. and has been given a positive prognosis for both physical and mental condition. “He has recovered well from his travel to Del Mar,” said Yukihiko Araki, stable representative for trainer Yoshito Yahagi. “He is in good form both mentally and physically. We appreciate all the support we are getting here as Yahagi Stable.” Distaff Fillies and Mares in Fine Form Ahead of Big Weekend Several of the top contenders for the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff put in their penultimate moves on the East Coast ahead of anticipated travel in the coming days while others are already en route to California. Likely one of the favorites, Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) is officially on the way to Del Mar after her Friday work at Churchill Downs. With all major preps behind her, trainer Mark Casse says his stable star will arrive at Del Mar with no heavy works on the books. “Her work yesterday (4f in 48 4/5 at Churchill) was very good,” said Casse. “She's usually not much of a work horse. I gave her a little company yesterday and she worked great. I'm very happy with her.” “She flies today [Saturday'. She won't do too much when she gets to Del Mar. She'll just enjoy the scenery and do some light work. Her major work is behind her.” At Churchill Downs, trainer Brendan Walsh sent Gin Gin (Hightail) and Clicquot (Quality Road) to the track for their final preparations in advance of shipping to California on Monday. The former just had an easy gallop two days after her final Distaff breeze and continues to impress the conditioner. “She had a great work,” said Walsh. “Luis [Saez] worked her and he loved her. He thought she went great. She's in good shape, too. She and Clicquot have earned their way into the Distaff and they're both doing well. We look forward to it and hopefully one of them will come good and maybe get the job done.” The aforementioned stablemate cruised four panels in :48 flat (5/177) and has shown all the right signs. “She worked great. It was a nice work, but she's a good worker and she's doing it easy enough. I couldn't be happier, so hopefully everything goes well between now and Saturday. [They] will ship early on Monday morning [along with fellow Walsh-trained Imaginationthelady], so she will arrive around 2 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon there, I think.” Scottish Lassie (McKinzie) worked Saturday at Belmont Park, posting five furlongs in 1:01 flat (2/23) for trainer Jorge Abreu while Bob Baffert's Seismic Beauty (Uncle Mo) also breezed five in :59.20 (3/48) at Santa Anita Park. The latter is expected to ship to Del Mar Sunday or Monday. Other anticipated shippers to Del Mar for Sunday include Gun Song (Gun Runner) for trainer Mark Hening from Belmont Park and Majestic Oops (Majestic Harbor) for trainer Dan Ward from Monmouth Park. The post Breeders’ Cup Notes: West Coast Hopefuls Work, Eastern Shippers Prep for Trip appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Richard Hannon hailed Rosallion as "a horse of a lifetime" after the trainer said the three-time group 1 winner had been retired.View the full article

In just his second career race, Gallivant (Into Mischief–Fancy Dress Party, by Munnings) used his late kick to roll late and net the Bowman Mill Stakes on closing weekend at Keeneland. With 6-5 favorite Spun D M C (Spun to Run) setting the pace, Gallivant was on the hunt entering the lane. The colt geared up and went right past his target to secure the first win of his career. The final running time was 1:11.17. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-1. O/B-LNJ Foxwoods (KY); T-Ben Colebrook. Gallivant dominates in the Bowman Mill and gets his first career win! @luanmachado85 was aboard for trainer Ben Colebrook and owner/breeder @LNJFoxwoods! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/Z4zx4Opbfw — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) October 25, 2025 The post LNJ Homebred Gallivant Displays Big Kick To Get Bowman Mill At Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A horse by the name of Sovereignty (Into Mischief) showed up for last year's GIII Street Sense Stakes as a maiden and departed as one of the leaders of the division with a remarkable come-from-behind rally to break his maiden. It waits to be seen whether any of the seven juvenile signed on for Sunday's renewal can achieve similar heights, but–as always in this business–hope springs eternal. The single, most solid piece of form in the field belongs to Universe (Global Campaign), whose trainer Ken McPeek sent out King Fury (Curlin) to annex the event in 2020 when contested as a listed race. The bay has been dispatched at longshot odds in each of his two racetrack appearances, first belying a quote of 17-1 when graduating by 4 1/2 lengths going seven furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 30 ahead of a running-on third at 18-1 behind Napoleon Solo (Liam's Map) in the GI Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct Oct. 4. He tries a two-turn route for the first time on Sunday. Universe's sire is a half-brother to Bolt d'Oro, whose son Incredibolt breaks from the outside stall while also stretching out in distance. A debut fourth sprinting six panels at Ellis Park Aug. 22, the dark bay colt broke his maiden by two solid lengths going this track's one-turn mile Sept. 28 and is in the thick of this with further improvement. I Did I Did (Curlin) and the McPeek-conditioned Very Connected (Connect) own the distinction of having winning form over Sunday's course and distance, the former having validated even-money favoritism in the slop on Sept. 14, while Very Connected needed the length of the Churchill stretch to break his duck in similar underfoot conditions on Sept. 21. Sophomore Fillies Take Swing at Autumn Miss A field of nine 3-year-old fillies is set to face the starter for the GIII Autumn Miss Stakes at Santa Anita, a one-mile heat that lacks a standout performer. Slick (Ire) (Oasis Dream {GB}) broke her maiden over track and trip last Dec. 26, was a comebacking third to Velocity (Nyquist) June 20 and was beaten two lengths into sixth by that rival in the GI Del Mar Oaks Aug. 16. The gray returned to winning ways with a one-length entry-level allowance score going a mile here on Sept. 26 and is an obvious threat with a repeat run. Take A Breath (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}) won three of her seven starts in England for trainer William Haggas, including a victory over males in Doncaster handicap company this past May. Set a tall task when pitched into the deep end in the Del Mar Oaks on U.S. debut, she ran home well from the back to be fourth in a race that also provided next-out GI QE II Challenge Cup heroine Lush Lips (GB) (Ten Sovereigns {Ire}). She ran into a roadblock when making her move in the Sept. 28 allowance won by Slick and trailed in, but is clearly capable in a spot like this. Innovative (Complexity) denied pacesetting Lee's Baby Girl (Malibu Moon) by a neck with Warming (Global Campaign) a further half-length behind in the GIII John C. Harris Stakes down the hill at Santa Anita Sept. 27 and all three stretch out to the mile for this. The post Looking For The Next Sovereignty In The Street Sense appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-BEL, $85K, Msw, 2yo, 6 1/2f, 2:11 p.m. ET. A $900,000 Keeneland September purchase, STRONG EFFORT (Practical Joke) goes out for St Elias and trainer Chad Brown. Responsible for MGISP Reinvestment Risk (Upstart), dam Ridingwiththedevil (Candy Ride {Arg}) was a $210,000 buy for Gainesway at the Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed sale while Strong Effort was in utero. The first-time starter's extended female family includes Canadian MGSW My List (Banker's Gold). TJCIS PPS 1st-BEL, $85K, Msw, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:10 p.m. ET. Trainer Todd Pletcher has a pair of uncoupled entries set for their unveiling.15(City of Light) went for a half-million during Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga Select Yearling sale. The dark bay is out of stakes winning mare Dolce Lili (Scat Daddy). Blandford Bloodstock took GI Longines Oaks heroine Cathryn Sophia (Street Boss) home for $1.2-million at the Fasig-Tipton Fall Mixed sale while she was carrying the other half of Pletcher's entry here, With a Kiss (Gun Runner). TJCIS PPS 4th-CD, $120K, Msw, 2yo, f, 6f, 2:28 p.m. ET. Juddmonte homebred Intangible (Into Mischief), who makes the races for trainer Brad Cox, is the first foal for Financial One (Malibu Moon). This dam's half-sister is highly-productive champion older mare Close Hatches (First Defence), whose own produce includes current sire Tacitus (by Tapit) and MGSW Scylla (Tapit). Financial One's other half is SW Lockdown (First Defence), the dam of dual champion older dirt female Idiomatic (Curlin). TJCIS PPS 6th-CD, $120K, Msw, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 3:26 p.m. ET. Sticking with homebreds, Godolphin has their own entered in Seabound (Midshipman). The filly's dam Maria Rosa (War Front) is a half-sister to current sire Nyquist (by Uncle Mo) and her extended female family includes GI Met Mile Handicap victor Sahara Sky (by Pleasant Tap). TJCIS PPS 6th-BEL, $85K, Msw, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 3:44 p.m. ET. Three first-timers here from top barns went through European yearling sales in 2024. Mike Repole acquired Osmosis (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) for €310,000 and Resort (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) for €250,000 at the Arqana August sale and sent them both to Todd Pletcher. The latter is out of a $1.1-million Keeneland November grad who is half-sister to current sire Shamardal (Giant's Causeway). Hammered down for 280,000gns, Seth Klarman brought back Consensus View (GB) (Frankel {GB}) after the Tattersalls October sale for trainer Chad Brown. With a pair of foals to her credit, unraced Ebiyanza (More Than Ready) is a half-sister to Jockey Club Oaks Invitational Stakes victress Edisa (Kitten's Joy) and French MGSW Ebaiyra (Distorted Humor). TJCIS PPS The post Sunday’s Racing Insights: Juveniles Look To Put Forth ‘Strong Effort’ With Unveiling On Sunday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Thanks to a partnership between Xpressbet and Media System Technologies, a leading B2B operator of technological solutions for the Italian racing industry, Americans can now wake up to watching and betting on Italian racing. Live images from both thoroughbred and trotting races held at 15 Italian racecourses, including top racecourses like Roma, Pisa, Merano, Napoli and Siracusa, will be available on the feed, along with an integrated, comprehensive data stream for betting products. The betting pools will be commingled worldwide. The current Italian thoroughbred racing season is centered around Rome's Capannelle racetrack, which will stage its two main fixtures on Sunday, October 26 (featuring five Listed stakes) and Sunday, November 2 on Roma Champions Day with four Group races, including the G2 Lydia Tesio for fillies and mares aged three and up over 2,000 meters with a purse of 264,000 euros. October 26 will also be opening day of the winter-spring meeting at the Pisa San Rossore, a racecourse nestled within a nature park that played a key role in launching the legend of Ribot. Ippodromo Mediterraneo in Siracusa, Sicily, which hosted last year's World Agricultural G7 meeting, will run a winter meeting. In December, the city of Napoli will launch its winter Thoroughbred meeting in the Ippodomo Agnano, set in the very picturesque valley where the ancient Romans constructed a large, multi-level thermal complex on the slopes of Mt. Spina. MST supplies its betting platforms to a network of 2,000 retail outlets and 30 websites. “The U.S. horse racing betting market is definitely the leader in the world,” said Giuseppe Tarricone, the CEO of MST. “At MST, we always looked with extreme interest to the U.S. market and now we are very proud and very excited that we can offer to U.S. horse racing betting fans our races from the top Italian racetracks. Thanks to the very professional and dedicated work of the Italian Ministry of Agriculture Directors Patrizio La Pietra and Remo Chiodi, appointed by the new Italian Government, horse racing in Italy is enjoying a new Renaissance.” Tarricone pointed out that prominent American owner Mike Repole had recently sent four horses to Italy, including a Dubawi filly purchased at Arqana. “Purses are paid regularly and much faster and in 2026 will increase by 8-10 million euros,” he said. “The doping control is very strict and the races are competitive and appealing to the point that the betting has increased steadily in the past three months. With our agreement with Xpressbet, we'll be able to offer to the American horse racing fans the opportunity to wake up in the morning and with breakfast enjoy a few bets in the historical racetrack where Federico Tesio, Nearco and Ribot created the history of thoroughbred racing.” The post American Gains Access to Betting on Italian Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article