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Dancing Code charges to victory at Happy Valley on September 20. Caspar Fownes hopes to build on impressive early-season momentum when Dancing Code lines up at Sha Tin on Sunday when the impressive last-start winner faces the sternest test of a blossoming career. A dual winner over 1200m at Happy Valley, Dancing Code graduates in class and distance against quality opposition as four-time Hong Kong champion trainer Fownes bids to add to his tally this season of 10 wins and 13 minor placings from 64 runners. “Dancing Code is a nice horse, I think he’s going to appreciate the step up to 1400m at Sha Tin now. He’s done well for us in the handful of starts that he’s had and obviously now we’re up in class and when you get to Class 2 in Hong Kong, it’s pretty serious,” Fownes said. “You’ve got horses like The Golden Scenery, Find My Love and Supreme Lucky – all nice, up and coming horses that are in good, current form – but so is my guy. He presents well and the step up with extra furlong, he’ll eat that up. “He’s the type of horse who could probably get up to a mile, but this is a nice race to step him up into and we’re going to see if he can handle the class rise and if he does, we’re going to have a bit of fun with him. He’s really well and he looks a treat. Obviously, it’s going to be tough to win that type of race but we’ll certainly be there doing our best.” Dancing Code (123lb) will start from barrier eight under Vincent Ho in a HK$2,840,000 contest headed by Keefy (135lb), The Golden Scenery (134lb) and Sauvestre (131lb). Sitting second in the 2023/24 trainers’ championship behind Francis Lui (11 wins), Fownes is satisfied with his stable’s start to the campaign. “It’s going good. We planned for a good start and to try to have a big season all the way through, so hopefully we can continue to do that,” he said. “It’s tough over here in Hong Kong with the handicap system but the horses are looking well and racing well and long may it continue.” Having reached the 400-win milestone in Hong Kong at Happy Valley on Wednesday night, Frankie Lor will oppose Fownes’ Dancing Code with Keefy, Sauvestre and Eason (127lb) in Sunday’s turf feature. The 2021/2022 Hong Kong champion trainer is also optimistic Youthful Deal can reprise his best form under Ho. With four wins and two minor placings over the course and distance, Lor hopes the 90-rater can improve significantly after two unplaced runs on turf. “I try also with him on the turf, but he likes the dirt better. He’s trialled good,” Lor said of the Deep Field gelding. “Vincent knows the horse well and he’s worked really well lately and hopefully we get a good result on Sunday.” Lor will also saddle Happy Together for Alexis Badel, having scored with Richard Gibson’s former charge on September 24. “I think he’s got potential. He won his first start for me and I was really happy,” Lor said. “This time, he needs to carry a big weight (135lb), but Alexis knows what to do. He’s been working well.” Champion sprinter Lucky Sweynesse took another important step towards the Group 2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) at Sha Tin on October 22 with a 1200m trial victory under regular rider Zac Purton. Beaten by Victor The Winner when resuming on September 10, Manfred Man’s three-time Group 1 victor had two lengths to spare at the line over stablemate Encountered, clocking 1:11.44s. “His action is getting better, he’s getting a bit cleaner in the wind. His body is starting to look better. He was very fresh in the gates, which we know he can be, he jumped out nicely and travelled nicely and did what he had to do,” Purton said. Purton also partnered Beauty Eternal in a winning trial over 1200m as John Size’s rising star readies for the Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy Handicap (1600m) at Sha Tin on October 15. “He was a bit fresh in the gates as well. He got out, travelled nicely. The track was a little bit deep this morning and he prefers hard and fast but he travelled around nicely and although he didn’t change his lead legs in the straight, which is unusual for him, he still ran through the line nicely and had a good blow when pulled up,” Purton said after the dual Group 3 winner clocked 1:11.19s. “He’ll improve a lot from that trial and he’ll improve even more after he races heading towards hopefully December.” More horse racing news View the full article

Romantic Warrior and James McDonald will team up again in Saturday’s Group 1 Turnbull Stakes. Photo: HKJC World Pool, the largest globally commingled horse racing pools created and powered by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, is set to shine an international spotlight on the Spring Racing Carnival in Australia with five race days to be open for betting all over the globe. World Pool punters from almost 30 countries will have the chance to bet into mammoth global pools over the next five weeks, covering meetings in both Sydney and Melbourne during Australia’s most prolific month of racing. There will be five bet types available – Win, Place, Quinella, Quinella Place (Duet) and Tierce (Trifecta) – offering World Pool punters unrivalled choice and value. The World Pool action down under will begin with Turnbull Stakes Day at Flemington on Saturday October 7. Featuring the Group 1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) among five races on offer, some of Australia’s best horses will tackle visitors from Hong Kong and the United Kingdom as the road to the Melbourne Cup Carnival continues. The focus then shifts from Melbourne to Sydney for the running of the world’s richest race on turf, the AUD$20 million (£10.45 million) Everest (1200m), on Saturday October 14. The last nine races on the Randwick programme will be World Pool events, including the first running of the Group 1 King Charles III Stakes (1600m). Saturday, October 21 sees three races from Caulfield Cup Day combined with the entirety of British Champions Day to create a monster card from both sides of the world. Moonee Valley is the focus on Saturday October 28, when Australia’s best horses go to battle with some strong international rivals in the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m). The card will also feature the Group 1 Manikato Stakes (1200m), with those two races among nine on offer. The Melbourne action culminates in the Melbourne Cup Carnival, with the opening day – Victoria Derby Day – operating as a full World Pool event. One World Pool Moment of the Day winner will be chosen from the five race winners at Flemington this Saturday, with AUD$8,000 on offer for the winning groom. They will also gain entry into the World Pool Moment of the Year competition for the chance to win a trip to Hong Kong next year. Australia’s first World Pool race day, the Black Caviar Lightning meeting at Flemington in February, held over AUD$50 million across nine races. More horse racing news View the full article

Horse Racing on Saturday, October 7 will feature 12 meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found you the top bets and the quaddie numbers for the meetings at Flemington, Rosehill, Eagle Farm, Murray Bridge, Kalgoorlie & Darwin. Saturday Racing Tips – October 7, 2023 Flemington Racing Tips Rosehill Racing Tips Eagle Farm Racing Tips Murray Bridge Racing Tips Kalgoorlie Racing Tips Darwin Racing Tips Saturday’s Best Racing Bets Of The Day – October 7, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $746.07 odds return: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Flemington Race 3 – #6 Riff Rocket Rosehill Race 8 – #10 Detonator Jack Eagle Farm Race 5 – #5 Kronenbourg Murray Bridge Race 3 – #1 Second To Nun Kalgoorlie Race 9 – #4 Californication Darwin Race 2 – #6 The Albion | Copy this bet straight to your betslip As always there a plenty of promotions available for Australian racing fans, check out all the top online bookmakers to see what daily promotions they have. If you are looking for a new bookmaker for the horse racing taking place on October 7, 2023 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

Buchu romps in the Jessamine Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland, earning a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series: Win and You're In spot in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1T).View the full article

Nyquist capped an undefeated 2-year-old season with a win in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile, then added the GI Kentucky Derby the next spring, becoming just the second colt to complete the Juvenile-Derby double. His fellow Darley stallion, Street Sense, was the first. Nyquist got his sire career off to a bang with his first crop including a Breeders' Cup winner of his own in 2020 Juvenile Fillies star Vequist. “From his first season in 2017 until now, hands down the most fertile horse I've ever worked with anywhere in the world,” said Graham Lovatt, who has worked at Darley stallion divisions in England and Australia and is now the stallion manager at Darley in the U.S. “Very professional in his second career. And excellent showman. We installed a new aqua tread and he absolutely loves it. He is a very observant horse and he'll always let you know when there is something out of place.” Nyquist (2013 bay horse, Uncle Mo–Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry) Lifetime record: Ch. 2yo colt, MGISW, 11-8-0-1, $5,189,200 Breeders' Cup connections: B-Summerhill Farm (KY); O-Reddam Racing LLC; T-Doug O'Neill; J-Mario Gutierrez. Current location: Darley America, Lexington, Ky. The post Catching Up with 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Winner Nyquist appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Two veterinarians have been provisionally suspended by the Horseracing Integrity and Welfare Unit (HIWU) for possession of bisphosphonates, the controversial drug for treatment of bone degeneration issues that has long bedeviled horse racing regulators due to its ability to stay in the system for years, and it's propensity to potentially weaken bones if misused. It is understood these are the first such actions HIWU has taken for possession of bisphosphonates. No post-race or out-of-competition samples have as yet returned positive for bisphosphonates, according to the HIWU rulings web-page. HIWU is the drug enforcement arm of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA). In an action dated Sept. 28, the two veterinarians, Scott Shell and Barbara Hippie, have been accused of violating HISA Rule 3214(a), possession of banned substances. Formal hearings on the accusations are pending. Aside from bisphosphonates, Shell is accused of possessing two other banned substances. One is Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), an amino acid that can be used as a calming agent. The other is the vasodilator Isoxsuprine, which can be used to treat laminitis and navicular disease. Hippie is also accused of possessing Sarapin, a pitcher plant extract that can be used in pain relief, Isoxsuprine, and Levothyroxine, a thyroid treatment. All three are banned at all times under HISA. The TDN emailed both Shell and Hippie Friday afternoon for comment. The story will be updated as necessary. An online search suggests the veterinarians are Ohio-based. The TDN also contacted HIWU for further details of the complaint. Spokesperson Alexa Ravit wrote in response that the organization is unable to provide any further information regarding the alleged violations beyond what is listed on the website. Ravit confirmed, however, that the violations were the result of each individual being in possession of the listed banned substances on Sept. 28. “Possession charges may result from searches of locations such as barns, offices, and veterinary trucks,” she wrote. With brand names like Tildren and Osphos, bisphosphonates are used in older horses to tackle issues like navicular disease. They have also historically been used off-label to treat issues like sore shins in younger horses. A problematic feature of bisphosphonates is that they can remain in a horse's system for many years after administration, making this a potentially tricky drug to track as horses pass through multiple hands. Further complicating matters is how a horse administered a bisphosphonate won't necessarily test positive for the drug consistently over time. Considering the severity of the sanctions for a banned substance positive finding, the slippery issue of bisphosphonates has made many industry stakeholders jittery. Under HISA's rules, any “Covered Horse” proven to have been administered bisphosphonates will be subject to lifetime ineligibility, and the responsible individual could incur an anti-doping violation sanction. Prior to HISA's anti-doping and medication control program (ADMC) going into effect earlier this year, HIWU chief of science, Mary Scollay, warned stakeholders to be vigilant about purchasing horses from aboard especially. “As a condition of sale, I would have the seller attest that the horse has never been treated [with a bisphosphonate] so you have got the ability to turn that horse back and get your money back,” Scollay told an assembled crowd of stakeholders at Santa Anita in March. “It's a civil legal situation, but I think there are ways to protect yourself if needs be.” Horses already in the racing pipeline may have been administered bisphosphonates in the past without their current connections' knowledge. With that in mind, one stakeholder asked Scollay if HISA's investigative body has the authority to go back over the horse's full medical history, in the event of a positive bisphosphonate test. Though a young racehorse remains beyond HISA's legal purview until the time of its first official workout, HISA does have subpoena authority, explained Scollay. Ultimately though, as the HISA law is written, the burden of responsibility, she stressed, is placed on the trainer and owners' shoulders. The post HIWU Issues Suspensions For Bisphosphonates Possession appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The parade of graded stakes races this Saturday is like a Christmas tree laden with presents. Towards the end of the celebration, as the wadded paper congregates, there will be a customary wistfulness that slowly sets in. We never want it to end. With 17, yes 17, graded races on the docket–nine of those have Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' status–it is going to be a splendid day to receive as Belmont at the Big A, Keeneland Race Course, Woodbine Racetrack, Gulfstream Park, Hastings Racecourse and Santa Anita Park hustle to apply the Scotch tape. Cue the carols, please. Heading to the venerable Big A in Ozone Park, the graded menu expanded when last weekend's GI Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. was added to Saturday's slate. The 12-furlong grass test includes the reigning GI Breeders' Cup Turf winner Rebel's Romance (Dubawi {Ire}) who looking for some New York redemption after unseating his rider around the far turn in the late-July running of the GII Bowling Green S. at Saratoga. The Charlie Appleby trainee is set to face the queen of the blades in MGISW War Like Goddess (English Channel), who still has plenty of fight in her as she faces the boys again for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. If one Grade I wasn't enough for you on this card, then we are going to add two more just for good measure. The GI Frizette S. is a passageway to the GI Breeders' Cup NetJets Juvenile Fillies and Repole Stable has the 9-5 morning-line favorite in Life Talk (Gun Runner), who broke her maiden at second asking Aug. 31 at Saratoga by 6 1/2 lengths. The Todd Pletcher trainee will have to contend with Stonestreet's Emery (More Than Ready), who scratched out of Friday's GI Darley Alcibiades S. at Keeneland to run here for trainer Brad Cox. Also present is Godolphin homebred Central Avenue (Street Sense), who debuted a winner at Colonial Downs, and will try to stretch out for trainer Michael Stidam. “She [Central Avenue] started going seven-eighths and we thought that might be a little short for her, but she got up anyways,” Stidham said. “She always looked in the mornings like she would come running late and she would [run like that]. The mile is going to be even more helpful for her style.” The other top race of the day at 'Belmont West' is the GI Champagne S., which offers a ticket straight to the GI Breeders' Cup FanDuel Juvenile. Once again, Repole Stable held David Aragona's attention with 6-5 morning-line favorite Fierceness (City of Light). The 'TDN Rising Star' had his own way in the Saratoga mud Aug. 25 when the bay colt won that debut by 11 1/4 lengths. His main rival could be fellow 'TDN Rising Star' Timberlake (Into Mischief), who is also entered in the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland. Rounding out the action at Aqueduct is a trio of Grade III turf events which include the Waya S. with GISW McKulick (GB) (Frankel {GB}), the Belmont Turf Sprint with GSW Big Invasion (Declaration of War) and finally, English import Measured Time (Frankel {GB}) is up against GISP Webslinger (Constitution) in the Jockey Club Derby Invitational. Locked | Sarah Andrew The Keeneland Association which just kicked off its October meet on Friday, has its own take on Christmas come early. Taking to the Haggin Turf Course, the GI First Lady S. for older females sports a rematch of the July running of the GI Diana S. between Whitebeam (GB) (Caravaggio) and MGISW In Italian (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). The former bested the latter at Saratoga and the Chad Brown stablesmates are set to do battle again. Not to be overlooked is the Joseph O'Brien trainee Jumbly (GB) (Gleneagles {Ire}) who returns to the U.S. after finishing fifth in the G1 Matron S. at Leopardstown Sept. 9. Moving right along to some more Grade I festivities, the Claiborne Breeders' Futurity offers the winner a shot in the GI Breeders' Cup FanDuel Juvenile. 'TDN Rising Star' Locked (Gun Runner) won at second asking by 7 1/4 lengths at Saratoga Sept. 1 with a 96 Beyer Speed Figure. The Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Walmac Farm-owned chestnut colt for trainer Todd Pletcher will take on New York-bred undefeated hero The Wine Steward (Vino Rosso) for trainer Mike Maker and possibly the aforementioned Timberlake. “He [Locked] was impressive the time he went two turns at Saratoga,” said Pletcher. “One reason he came here and Fierceness stayed in New York for the Champagne is that I thought the Champagne suited him better with the one start. It worked well that we could find a Grade I for both of them.” The capstone to Keeneland's Super Saturday is the GI Coolmore Turf Mile, which allows access to the GI Breeders' Cup FanDuel Mile. Fresh off his 3 3/4-length first North American score in the GI Woodbine Mile, Master of The Seas (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) will challenge Up to the Mark (Not This Time), who was last seen winning GI Manhattan S. at Belmont. Lane's End recently announced that the 4-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher would head their way for stud duty at the conclusion of his racing career. A pair of Grade II races will complete the Keeneland Saturday graded offering. First, the Woodford S. welcomes turf sprint specialist and G1 Nuthorpe S. at York victor Live In The Dream (Ire) (Prince of Lir {Ire}) from the yard of Adam West. Meanwhile, MGSW and MGISP Wicked Halo (Gun Runner) tries to secure her spot in the GI Breeders' Cup PNC Bank Filly & Mare Sprint when she sets sail against six others in the Thoroughbred Club of America S. Before heading west, both Gulfstream Park and Woodbine Racetrack card a graded race each. GSP Maryquitecontrary (First Dude) switches from Shug McGaughey's barn to David Fawkes, as she returns to her home track in the GIII Princess Rooney S, a race which also feeds into the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Up at Woodbine, the GIII Durham Cup S. finds G1 Dubai World Cup runner-up Algiers (Ire) (Shamardal {Ire}) making his first start in North America after trainer Simon Crisford scratched him from the GII Woodward S. last weekend. Staying put in Canada, Hastings Racecourse cards the GIII BC Premier's H. for 3-year-olds and up. The race includes Accidental Hero (Mo Town), who bested his rival Sunbird (Orb) in the GIII BC Derby last month. Anisette | Benoit It would not be a graded Saturday without 'The Great RIP' and Santa Anita Park has its share. Of course, the GI American Pharoah S., which TDN covered in a special edition on Friday, is a 'Win and You're In' event for the GI Breeders' Cup FanDuel Juvenile S. 'TDN Rising Star' Muth (Good Magic) will square off against seven others in the feature, which includes stablemate Wine Me Up (Vino Rosso). Speaking of juveniles, the fillies get their chance to shine in the GII Chandelier S. On the line is the opportunity to make the starting gate in the GI Breeders' Cup NetJets Juvenile Fillies. One of the top contenders is Laurent (Practical Joke). The Peter Eurton trainee was second Sept. 9 in the GI Del Mar Debutante S. The dark bay filly is in the blocks right next to the Zedan Racing's Dua (Arrogate). The Bob Baffert trainee was third in the GIII Sorrento S. at Del Mar Aug. 12. In the race before the American Pharoah S., turf routers will load at the mouth of the downhill course for the GII Rodeo Drive S. Looking for a chance to return for the Breeders' Cup Maker's Mark Filly & Mare Turf is the undefeated Anisette (GB) (Awtaad {Ire}). The 3-year-old will take on older females for the first time. After coming over from England last spring, the Leonard Powell trainee won three in a row, including the GI Del Mar Oaks by 2 3/4 lengths. Anisette is going to have to try and get past the 9-5 morning-line favorite Didia (Arg) (Orpen) though. She was the runner-up in the GI New York S. at Belmont Park June 9 and has a history of winning from off the bench for trainer Ignacio Correas. Add in some seasoned Southern California stayers like MGSW Closing Remarks (Vronsky) and MGSW Neige Blache (FR) (Anodin {Ire}), and the Rodeo Drive is going to be quite the shopping spree at the windows. Here's to a Saturday of graded racing that never ends. The post A Graded Stakes Saturday We Never Want To End appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Candied made a sweeping four-wide move and powered away to win the $600,000 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) for 2-year-old fillies going two turns on opening day of Keeneland's fall meet.View the full article

Candied (f, 2, Candy Ride {Arg}–Toni Tools, by Roaring Fever), a 3/4-length, come-from-behind debut winner sprinting at Saratoga Aug. 20, stayed perfect while stretching to two turns in Friday's 'Win and You're In' GI Darley Alcibiades at Keeneland. The 4-1 chance raced in between horses rounding the clubhouse turn in fifth. She advanced into fourth approaching the quarter pole, made a flashy, sweeping move at the top of the stretch, and, despite hanging on her left lead down the stretch, went on to defeat favored runaway GIII Pocahontas S. heroine V V's Dream (Mitole) by a length. Alys Beach (Omaha Beach) was third. Sales history: $165,000 yrl '22 FTKJUL. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners; B-Buck Pond Farm, Inc. (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. The post Candy Ride’s Candied Stays Perfect in Darley Alcibiades appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Horseshoe Indianapolis has partnered with Echo Effect Arts Campus on a few projects in 2023. The casino and racetrack, in a joint effort, took another step this week to elevate their support for the organization with a $10,000 donation to the overall operations of the multi-faceted property. “We strive to link our donations with organizations that do so much for the local community and Echo Effect fits that mold perfectly,” said Trent McIntosh, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Horseshoe Indianapolis. “Not only does Thurman (Adams) and his team provide valuable workspace, they bring a unique business to Shelby County with state-of-the-art recording equipment. Plus, their investment in a well-traveled corner of Shelbyville shows their commitment to the community. They have become part of the vast expansion movement going on in downtown Shelbyville.” The post Horseshoe Indianapolis Donates $10,000 to Echo Effect Arts Campus appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Morning-line 6-5 favorite Nest is a three-time grade 1 winner and previous winner at Keeneland in the 2022 Ashland Stakes (G1).View the full article

A maiden winner last time out over this same 1 1/16-mile distance, BUCHU (Justify) stormed to the front with an eye-catching stretch rally to take the 'WAYI' GII Jessamine S. at Keeneland Friday and book her ticket to Santa Anita for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. Positioned outside late, the 5-1 shot seemed to slingshot off the far turn and stormed by nearly the entire field to win going away by daylight. Lifetime Record: 5-2-0-2. O/B-Rigney Racing LLC, T-Philip Bauer. Sales History: $275,000 RNA ylg '22 KEESEP #10 Buchu rolls on by to win the G2 Jessamine S. at Keeneland for trainer Phil Bauer with Martin Garcia in the irons! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/bxfa6yn1IC — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) October 6, 2023 The post Justify Picks Up Another Graded-Stakes Winner With Buchu In ‘WAYI’ Jessamine appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Saturday's Observations features a half to G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}) on debut at the Curragh. 13.10 Curragh, Mdn, €16,500, 2yo, 9fT ILLINOIS (IRE) (Galileo {Ire}) is the latest progeny out of Danedrop (Ire) (Danehill), whose ground-breaking daughter Danedream (Ger) (Lomitas {GB}) still boasts one of the fastest Arcs on record. A full-brother to the G3 Chester Vase winner Venice Beach (Ire), he appears to be the pick of the quartet of Ballydoyle runners including the Moyglare Stud colour-bearer Mont St Michel (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), a son of the dual grade I-winning Switch (Quiet American) and Tour Of Duty (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), a 450,000gns Book 1 graduate from the family of Kew Gardens (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}). 16.25 Newmarket, Mdn, £10,000, 2yo, 7fT MILITARY LEADER (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) makes his debut in his home town, with Charlie Appleby having withdrawn the half-brother to this year's G1 Coronation S. third Sounds Of Heaven (GB) (Kingman {GB}) from his intended debut at Kempton last month. One of Godolphin's big Tatts Book 1 purchases at 1.5million gns, the May-foaled bay from the family of Galileo's Hydrangea (Ire), The United States (Ire) and Hermosa (Ire) is joined by the stable's fellow newcomer Point Sur (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), a half-brother to the yard's classy stayer New London (Ire) by Too Darn Hot's sire Dubawi (Ire). The post Half to Danedream Set for Curragh Launch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

6th-Keeneland, $100,000, Msw, 10-6, 2yo, f, 6f, 1:11.49, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. BOURBON BREEZE (f, 2, Omaha Beach–Malibu Pride, by Malibu Moon) became her sire (by War Front)'s 14th winner in impressive fashion here, the 4-1 shot saving early ground from behind the leading bunch heading into the straight. Losing a few positions as the field closed ranks, she next had to contend with a wall of runners in front of her and finally found her seam in the final furlong as she muscled between rivals for an opening. Driving passed even-money favorite Tammy Lynn (Distorted Humor) as the sixteenth marker sailed by, Bourbon Breeze opened up a 3 1/4-length margin on the wire to score at first-asking. The most recent winner to the races for her dam, the victress has a 2023 half-sister by Liam's Map. Malibu Pride was bred to Cyberknife for 2024. This is the immediate female family of MSW By the Light (Malibu Moon), the dam of MGISW By the Moon, who was in turn responsible for GSP Full Moon Madness (Into Mischief). Sales history: $200,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP; $200,000 2yo '23 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $56,575. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Bourbon Lane Stable (J. Hill, M. McMahon), Sheri Greenberg Racing, DeSales 85 LLC, Rebel Racing LLC and Brian K. Pinto; B-Silesia Farm & Dr. Hartmut H Malluche (KY); T-Riley Mott. (2) Bourbon Breeze cruises to the finish in race 6 with @iradortiz aboard. (9) Tammy Lynn and (4) Pin Up Betty follow. pic.twitter.com/m1c2M1uPhj — Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) October 6, 2023 The post Omaha Beach Filly Beats Traffic Home in Keeneland Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Amidst Waves, a nose winner of the Bolton Landing Stakes at Saratoga Race Course, is the 3-1 morning-line favorite in a field of 10 for Keeneland’s Oct. 8 $250,000 Indian Summer Stakes, a 5 1/2-furlong sprint on the grass for 2-year-olds. View the full article

The GII Stoll Keenon Odgen Phoenix S., the oldest stakes race in North America, was won Friday afternoon at Keeneland by Hoist the Gold (Mineshaft–Tacit Approval, by Tapit). The victory earned him a ticket to the GI Breeders' Cup Qatar Racing Sprint. Riding the rail at odds of 6-1, the 4-year-old colt backed off along the backstretch as Sibelius (Not This Time) and Doctor Oscar (Shackleford) battled for the lead. Fanning wide around the far turn, the Dallas Stewart trainee took over past the eighth pole and spurning a drive from favorite Bango (Congrats) and Nakatomi (Firing Line), the homebred held off his pursuers to get the win. The final running time was 1:09.13. Lifetime Record: 24-4-6-3. O/B-Dream Team One Racing Stable; T-Dallas Stewart. Phoenix Stakes (G2) 1.200 m – 350.000 USD – for 3yo and upward Keeneland Hoist The Gold (USA) (4C Mineshaft – Tacit Approval , by Tapit) J : @ljlmvel T : Dallas Stewart O : Dream Team One Racing Stable pic.twitter.com/2nSzl6vP0h — (@WorldRacing1) October 6, 2023 The post Hoist The Gold Rises To The Occasion In GII Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix S. appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Hong Kong Harry at Santa Anita last week. Hong Kong Harry Returns A Winner In City Of Hope Prolific graded winner Hong Kong Harry (Ire) (Es Que Love {Ire}) returned to winning ways in Santa Anita's GII City of Hope Mile S. for trainer Phil D'Amato and owners Scott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa and Tony Valazza at the end of September (video). It was his fourth win at the graded level since being transferred to the U.S. in March of 2022. Bred by Amarath Business Management out of the multiple stakes-placed Vital Body (Fr) (Gold Away {Ire}), the 6-year-old gelding won multiple handicaps in the UK, and was a £185,000 Goffs London Sale buy-back during his time with owner/trainer Richard Fahey in 2021. When he was reoffered by the trainer later that year at the 2021 Tattersalls Autumn Horses-in-Training Sale, he made 85,000gns from Craig Rounsefell's Boomer Bloodstock. Vital Body has also thrown the stakes-placed Body Sculpt (Fr) to the cover of Kendargent (Fr) and her latest is a weanling filly by Starman (GB). This is the same clan as G2 Prix du Gros-Chene hero Pradaro (Fr) (Penny's Picnic {Ire}) and Australian Group 1 winner Offer (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}). One of just 80 foals for his sire who was last reported to be standing in France, Hong Kong Harry is his only graded winner and one of two stakes winners besides listed winner Que Amoro (Ire). Es Que Love has two winners from two runners in the U.S. Diminutive Hong Kong Harry Rallies For Solid Neck Victory In Grade II, $200,000 City Of Hope Mile pic.twitter.com/uvGt5greUv — Santa Anita Park (@santaanitapark) October 1, 2023 Gavea Remains Undefeated At Churchill Bal Mar Equine, LLC's Gavea (Ger) (Gleneagles {Ire}), a debut winner at Chantilly for Christoph Berglar and trainer Waldemar Hickst in July, marked her U.S. unveiling with another victory, this time at Churchill Downs on Sept. 29 (video). Now trained by Al Stall, Jr., the 2-year-old filly was bred by Stiftung Gestut Fahrhof and was bought back by her vendor for €36,000 out of the BBAG September Yearling Sale after not meeting her reserve. She is a half-sister to a pair of winners and is the last reported foal of her German listed-winning dam, the Oasis Dream (GB) mare Goiania (GB). Goiania is a half-sister to two stakes winners, the trio all produced by German Group 3 heroine Goathemala (Ger) (Black Sam Bellamy {Ire}). Gleneagles is quietly accumulating a solid stallion resume with his progeny worldwide, and he is responsible for 13 winners from 19 runners (68%) in the U.S. His American brigade is led by GI Man o'War S. hero Highland Chief (Ire), while Jumbly (GB) was third in the GII Ballston Spa S. and Eylara (Ire) was listed placed in California. The German-bred #9 Gavea stays perfect in her U.S. debut in R8 at Churchill Downs for trainer Al Stall with @Tyler_Gaff aboard! #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/v9CYhH7ptK — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) September 29, 2023 Gold To The North East In California CYBT, Marc Lantzman, Michael Nentwig and Ray Pagano's North East Star (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}) graduated in her fifth start at Santa Anita on Sept. 30 (video). One of two European-sired winners on the card for trainer Phil D'Amato, the filly was bred by McCracken Farms. A £17,000 Tattersalls Ireland yearling buy by subsequent owner/trainer Kate McGivern, the April foal is out of Northeast Moon (Ire) (Sea The Moon {Ger}), herself a half-sister to G1 Dubai World Cup hero Prince Bishop (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}). Her only European appearance was a fifth at Dundalk over the all-weather before she changed hands. Her dam's 2-year-old filly, Circe (Ire) (Kodiac {GB}) has already won this term, while her yearling filly by Ghaiyyath (Ire) caught the eye of Alex Elliott for 140,000gns during Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. A weanling filly by Sottsass (Fr) is her latest foal. Group 1 sire Galileo Gold has a 75% strike rate with his four American runners. Among his three winners in that jurisdiction is Listed Baffle S. winner Maglev (Ire). The post Making Waves: Es Equ Love Gelding Shines In Arcadia appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A staff report from the Association of Racing Commissioners International (ARCI) was issued today providing “data and a programmatic analysis HISA Programs after its first year,” with the conclusion that HISA has done little to deter the doping of racehorses or effect the catastrophic breakdown rate, according to a press release from the ARCI. HISA responded to the report, saying it was “riddled with factual inaccuracies and mischaracterizations.” ARCI claims that after one year of being responsible for equine and racetrack safety in thoroughbred racing and six months responsibility for anti-doping and medication control, that HISA's “biggest success lies in common rules and drug testing.” Moreover, they claim, “HISA/HIWU Testing Labs have not found any new drugs that had not been found under the previous state based programs,” and “based on HIWU statements as to the extent of testing and HIWU website postings, it appears the rate of adverse analytical findings triggering regulatory review or action is roughly the same as the previous state-based program.” The ARCI went so far as to say that, “the equine fatality rate remains small and results are mixed as to whether HISA has had any effect, either way.” “HISA has just been made aware of the Association of Racing Commissioner International (ARCI) report released publicly today,” said a HISA spokesperson. “The report is riddled with factual inaccuracies and mischaracterizations as evidenced by data and information that is publicly available on the HIWU website. HISA remains focused on enforcing and improving upon its Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control Programs to advance safety and integrity in the sport.” ARCI said that the prepared the report in anticipation of being asked for it by state racing commissions. They also said that “HISA receives considerable help from State Racing Commissions who are expected to provide almost $18 million in funding or services in the coming year, and that “HISA's almost $81 million proposed budget for next year relies on the thoroughbred racing industry paying almost $60 million in assessments.” The post ARCI Questions HISA’s Effectiveness in New Report; HISA Claims Report `Factually Inaccurate’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Briland Farm's 2022 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Secret Oath has been retired from racing due to a minor ankle injury, trainer D. Wayne Lukas said Oct. 6 at Keeneland.View the full article

Secret Oath (Arrogate), the 2022 GI Kentucky Oaks winner, has been retired and consigned to the Fasig-Tipton November auction, according to the filly's trainer, D. Wayne Lukas and a report by the Daily Racing Form. Considered a candidate for the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff Nov. 4, Secret Oath was last second in the GI Personal Ensign S. at Saratoga Aug. 25. She'll now go straight to Fasig-Tipton to sell Nov. 7 in Lexington, Ky. This story will be updated. The post Secret Oath Retired; Will Sell At Fasig-Tipton November appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A trio of Breeders' Cup-bound horses trained by Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen had their first works at Santa Anita Friday. Drilling easy half miles under the watchful eye of assistant Scott Blasi were Echo Zulu (Gun Runner), who went the distance in 50.80 seconds and Society (Gun Runner), who completed her move in 50.20 seconds. Also working for Asmussen was Private Creed (Jimmy Creed), who was officially clocked going three furlongs in 37.40 seconds. “This was their first work on the racetrack so we didn't want to do a whole lot,” Blasi said. “It was just a maintenance breeze to get them used to the surface.” Echo Zulu, the champion 2-year-old filly of 2021, is a perfect 3-for-3 this campaign including a win in the GI Ballerina S. most recently Aug. 26 at Saratoga. She is being pointed to either the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint going six furlongs against males or the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint at seven furlongs. Both races are slated for Nov. 4 at Santa Anita. Society is headed to the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff at 1 1/8 miles the same day at Santa Anita. Private Creed is targeting the five-furlong GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint Nov. 4. Asmussen and Blasi plan to work two more Breeders' Cup hopefuls on Saturday at Santa Anita: Clairiere (Curlin), who will also go in the Distaff; and Gunite (Gun Runner), who is possible for either the Sprint or Dirt Mile, both also Nov. 4. In other Breeders' Cup news, top-rated Classic contender Arcangelo (Arrogate) walked the shedrow and appeared to be doing well the morning after having his first work at Santa Anita. On Thursday, the Belmont and Travers winner drilled five furlongs in 1:02.20 for trainer Jena Antonucci. The post Champion Echo Zulu Leads Asmussen Workers appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Multiple Group 1 winner Blue Rose Cen (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), who won the G1 Prix de l'Opera and booked her ticket to the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf as a result, will skip that engagement and is being freshened prior to being prepared for a 4-year-old campaign, Jour de Galop reported on Friday. The Yeguada Centurion homebred is trained by Christopher Head. In 2022, she won the G1 Prix Marcel Boussac, and then completed a rare triple when adding the G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and G1 Prix de Diane. After two unplaced runs at the highest level, she won the Opera by a neck and is currently on break at Haras de l'Hotellerie according to Head. “Blue Rose Cen achieved a magnificent season,” he told the JDG. “You have to know how to respect the horses and, moreover, she will be seen again on the track as a 4-year-old. She went to take a month-and-a-half vacation, with the idea that it would be profitable for next year. “We had thought about running in the Breeders' Cup last year and we skipped it because she had walked on a rock. Finally, when we see what she achieved this year, it was perhaps a blessing in disguise. We do not have a set programme for next year for her.” The post Blue Rose Cen Will Skip The Breeders’ Cup In Favour Of A Winter Break Before A 2024 Campaign appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The New York Race Track Chaplaincy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday and opened the doors to its new Chaplaincy Center at Belmont Park in Elmont, NY. The 3,500-foot multi-purpose building and chapel, designed by Frost Hurff Architects of Saratoga Springs, NY, is located just inside the Gate 6 entrance to Belmont Park on Hempstead Avenue in Elmont, NY. “The creation and the opening of this facility is something we have worked for and dreamt about for many years and it is absolutely thrilling to see it become a reality,” said Ramon Dominguez, president of the Board of the New York Racetrack Chaplaincy. “It will serve the wide-ranging needs of countless individuals from the backstretch community.” The chaplaincy ministers to the needs of the backstretch community at the NYRA racetracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course) as well as surrounding farms through a wide variety of programs. They include enrichment programs for children, teen mentoring, women's enrichment, social service and recreational programs, as well as educational opportunities, and non-denominational religious services. The post NY Racetrack Chaplaincy Celebrates Opening Of New Center appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-Keeneland, $106,700, Alw, 10-6, (NW1X), 3yo/up, f/m, 7f, 1:26.99, ft, 13 1/2 lengths. TWO ITEM SAVER (f, 3, Super Saver–Two Item Limit {MGSW & MGISP, $1,060,585}, by Twining) debuted in 2022 in the same Churchill Downs maiden which yielded GSW Hoosier Philly (Into Mischief) and SP Baby Got Backspin (Kantharos), finishing fourth for Dallas Stewart before being put on the bench until August of this year. Now in the barn of Ignacio Correas, she graduated from the maiden ranks in the Colonial dash last out at second asking and shipped to Keeneland for this contest, scratch down to a party of four, leaving the blocks as the 3-2 second choice. Never in any hurry as the caboose in the short field, she picked up her stride after splitting runners from the three path and was closing fast passing the five sixteenths marker. Driving clear despite hanging on the wrong lead, she caught her second wind when swapping to the right one and was 13 1/2 lengths ahead of Yes Day (Classic Empire) on the wire. Hailing from a deep and international female family which includes the likes of Arena Elvira (Ghostzapper), MGSW, $497,396, herself dam of SP Americana (Tapit); and the dam of SW Electo Red (Master Command) and an ever-growing list of winners, Two Item Saver is the most recent, and last registered, successful addition to this collective. Lifetime Record: 3-2-0-0, $110,200. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O/B-Charles E. Fipke (KY); T-Ignacio Correas, IV. (4) Two Item Saver a convincing winner of race 3 with jockey @VCheminaud aboard! (2) Yes Day and (1) New Beat follow. pic.twitter.com/fJZSdIIJfj — Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) October 6, 2023 The post Super Saver’s Two Item Saver Dominates Keeneland Allowance appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Three-year-old Anisette and 5-year-old Closing Remarks bring back-to-back stakes scores at Del Mar to the table in the Rodeo Drive Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita Park.View the full article