Wandering Eyes

It was 50 years ago, a Wednesday in late October and Eddie Maple was spending his day riding at Aqueduct. It was supposed to be just another routine day at the track. But then the seventh race happened. The stewards disqualified Ron Turcotte's mount and handed him a five-day suspension for careless riding. In those days, there were no appeals, no dragging things through court. The suspension started immediately, which meant that Secretariat would need a rider for what would be his final career race, the 1973 GII Canadian International at Woodbine. Eddie Maple was just 24 at the time and was light on experience when it came to riding in major races, but he thought he had a chance to get the mount on Secretariat. Trainer Lucien Laurin had called on him to ride Riva Ridge when he faced Secretariat in the Marlboro Cup Invitational H. and he retained the mount for the GII Stuyvesant H., which Riva Ridge won. “I had had some luck with other horses in the stable,” Maple said. “But to ride this horse? I didn't know. There were a lot of hats in the ring.” He was a bit nervous, but he didn't have to wait long. Within a day of Turcotte's suspension, Laurin announced that Maple would have the ride in the Canadian International. “Eddie has done extremely well with our Riva Ridge,” said Laurin. “We've been pleased with his work. So we decided that after he rides Riva Ridge in New York on Saturday in the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup H.) that he fly to Toronto to appear with Secretariat in Canada.” “When I found out I was so delighted,” Maple said. “I couldn't believe I was going to get the opportunity to ride what was maybe the greatest horse of all time. It was very exciting.” He was already a big fan. “I watched this horse his whole career,” Maple, now 74, said. “As a 2-year-old he was the perfect horse and he improved on that every step of the rest of his career. By that I mean, you start with a well-bred horse with good conformation. After he won the Derby, that race to me was the knockout punch. He let everyone know they were going to be in a tussle any time they raced him the rest of the year. He just seemed to build on his pedigree, his conformation. He got bigger, stronger. Mentally, he didn't waste any energy. I had only been riding seven years at the time but you could just watch him run and say this is some horse.” Maple caught a flight to Toronto after finishing sixth on Riva Ridge in the Gold Cup and hunkered down to prepare for the International, to be run on a Sunday. Then he got a call from Turcotte, who was already in Toronto and preparing to work with Eddie Arcaro on the television broadcast of the race. “The night before, I landed in Toronto and went to the hotel,” Maple said. “Ronnie called me up said why don't you come down to my room and we could talk. He told me don't worry. This horse will get you a position, he won't be rank. If he does get rank that would be the time to let him do a little something. But try to lay second or third. He was nothing but encouraging.” Maple was in a no win situation. If he won it would be because anybody could have won aboard one of the greatest horses ever. If he lost it only could have only been because Maple screwed it up. But he said he was confident he was up for the job. “I really didn't feel a lot of pressure,” he said. “I was always meant to handle that kind of stuff. I'm not saying I wasn't excited and I didn't get some goose bumps in the time leading up to the race. I had already ridden in a couple of Kentucky Derbies. I just felt I didn't have to be the greatest jockey in the world to give this horse a good ride because he was that good.” Secretariat | Keeneland Library On a miserable day in which it was cold and sleeting, the race unfolded much like Turcotte had predicted it would. Canadian star Kennedy Road took the lead under Avelino Gomez with Secretariat tracking him in second. Midway down the backstretch, Kennedy Road was starting to tire and Maple knew it was time to see what Secretariat had. “I had one horse in front of me,” Maple said. “I knew I was on Secretariat and could let the party begin whenever I wanted to. I had it in my mind to keep that horse on the front in front of me as long as I could. At about the five-eighths pole that horse started to drift out. We started making up ground. Gomez attempted to bring that horse back to the inside, but he started stopping and Secretariat started to get rolling. At the half-mile pole, I let him sneak on a little bit. Like Ronnie said, if he gets a little too strong let him get into his stride. We had a half-mile left and Kennedy Road was done. It was just a matter of who was going to show up and run the race of their lives to beat this horse. But I knew at the half-mile pole it was pretty much all over.” Secretariat kept pulling farther and farther away from the competition. He was 12 lengths in front at the eighth pole but Maple let him cruise through the final furlongs. He won by 6 1/2 lengths. “I felt a certain amount of pressure,” Maple told reporters after the race. “I mean I've ridden in big races before, but this horse here, he's a little special. It was his last race and everything. But, heck, the race was as easy as pie. I noticed when we were warming up that the turf was kind of slippery, and that was the only worry I had. But he got hold of it real good.” Maple, a Hall of Famer, retired in 1998. He won 2,896 races, including 217 graded stakes, captured a pair of GI Belmont S. and was for years, the go-to rider for Woody Stephens. He says winning the Canadian International is among his top three accomplishments in racing. Today, he is enjoying retirement in Bluffton, S.C. and caring for two corgis and a cat. His family was dealt a setback when his wife Kate suffered a stroke in 2019. “She's doing alright,” he said. “She doesn't have use of the right side of her body but she gets around on a cane.” The Woodbine Entertainment Group has invited Maple to be its guest at this year's edition of the International, which will be held on Sunday. It's been 50 years, but the memories are still fresh in Maple's mind. Even if it's just for one race, when you ride maybe the greatest horse who ever lived in his final career start, that's something you never forget. 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Germany's Gestut Ammerland, famed as the nursery which produced the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Hurricane Run (Ire) (Montjeu {Ire}) and dual French Classic winner Lope De Vega (Ire) (Shamardal), is to disperse all of its breeding stock at the forthcoming Arqana December Sale, which starts its four-day run on Saturday, December 9. Owned by Dietrich and Annabel von Boetticher and founded in 1989, the farm, based just outside Munich, has been widely represented on the global stage by the winners of 17 Group or Grade 1 races in Germany, France, Britain, Ireland, America and Hong Kong, including Borgia (Ger) (Acatenango {Ger}) and Boreal (Ger) (Java Gold). Ammerland was also the co-breeder and owner with Newsells Park Stud of another Arc winner, Waldgeist (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), who is now in the early stages of his stud career alongside Lope De Vega at Ballylinch Stud in Ireland. The dispersal of eight mares, four fillies out of training, and two foals will include Waldgeist's full-sister Wildfeder (GB), who will be offered in foal to Siyouni (Fr), and Lady Frankel (GB) (Frankel {GB}), the Group 1-placed half-sister to Lope de Vega whose two most recent yearlings have been bought by Godolphin for €1,600,000 and €850,000. “After 35 years, Dietrich and I have decided it is time to close Gestut Ammerland's thoroughbred stud,” said Annabel von Boetticher. “We will of course remain at Ammerland and it is always possible that at some point in the future when our children are older we may decide to start again. We would like to thank everybody who has played a part in the wonderful adventure of Ammerland and we hope that other breeders will be able to enjoy success at the highest level with our families.” Ammerland's breeding is represented on the track this year by one of Germany's leading three-year-olds, Mr Hollywood (Ger) (Iquitos {Ger}), who was runner up in the G1 Deutsches Derby and G1 Grosser Preis von Baden, as well as Godolphin's British Listed winner Chesspiece (GB) (Nathaniel {Ire}). Ludovic Cornuel, Bloodstock Director of Arqana said,”We feel extremely honoured to be entrusted with the dispersal of such a prestigious stud farm as Gestut Ammerland. The record of the von Boettichers' entity on the track speaks for itself and is all the more impressive as it has been achieved through a very boutique operation. These remarkable bloodlines on offer represent a unique opportunity for buyers from across the globe and we are looking forward to welcoming them to Deauville for our December Vente d'Elevage.” The post Ammerland Dispersal to Feature at Arqana December appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It’s not unusual to see Darwin-based jockey Wayne Davis celebrate a win in style when he returns to the mounting yard. Former Darwin jockey Wayne Davis made a spectacular start after relocating to Geraldton by booting home a first-up winner on Thursday. It was the Geraldton Turf Club’s first meeting of the 2023/24 season, with Davis sealing victory in his first race aboard the Sean Rains-trained Thunder Pro in a 1413m maiden at the juicy odds of +4000. The four-year-old mare, who was having her third start for the Rains stable, led from start to finish, with Davis making a huge impression in his WA debut. Davis, 52, who based himself in Darwin and spent a decade riding throughout the NT, had six rides on the seven-event program and was understandably over the moon after his win on Thunder Pro, the daughter of Proart, who was having her sixth career start. Rains already had a relationship with Davis after holding a trainer’s licence in Darwin from April 2018 until April 2020. “We formed a very good friendship in Darwin, Sean turns his horses out a treat,” Davis said. “He’s well and truly settled in Geraldton. “He’s done exceptionally well as far as results go since he relocated here. “Sean’s got about nine horses and he has some lovely horses among them. “He’s a top man Seany and we’ve hit the ground running as a force already with a win on the board on my first day. “It was a ripper day on Thursday and apart from Sean’s support I also had the chance to ride for local trainer Malcolm Mackenzie.” No doubt Davis would have felt apprehensive prior to his first Geraldton race meeting, but the day could not have turned out any better. “It was amazing to hit the ground running with a win like that being my first day as I’ve only been here a week,” he said. “Went straight to the front with Thunder Pro. “I was able to control and dictate the race and she gave a good kick. “The horse was never shortening strides – it kept running strongly to the line. “At the same time, the horse was in great condition and fit – it had been trained up super and raced accordingly. “It was a great moment and result for everyone involved, and it was fantastic to get a quick score on the board.” Davis has spent 35 years in the saddle, with a lot of time riding in Victoria and Tasmania before relocating to Darwin. He loved his time in the Top End, but he constantly battled with the heat and humidity during the wet season and decided it was time for a sea change. Renowned for celebrating enthusiastically after a race, Davis and members of the Rains stable gathered for dinner on Thursday night to mark the first win by the 52-year-old hoop at a location he now calls home. “We did go for a very nice seafood dinner and a few beverages – wet the baby’s head, so to speak,” Davis said. “Celebrated a great day at the office and look forward to future meetings with the big new move. “I do have three rides on Saturday at Moora – it’s a two-hour drive from Geraldton. “It’s good to get so many rides in such a short period of time.” It was no surprise that Davis fielded messages of support, especially from Darwin, following his debut win at Geraldton. “It’s great to have that support – I’m truly grateful,” he said. “I’ve had a lot of phone calls and well-wishes and messages from everywhere. “I have a lot of terrific friends in Darwin and it will always be that way. “We still bounce off each other even though I’m not in Darwin – you still have that great connection.” Residing in a new home next to the Indian Ocean, located five minutes from the Geraldton racecourse, everything is seemingly falling into place for the ever-smiling jockey known as ‘WD’. “Quite overwhelmed with the support and I’m in fact riding for a few trainers most mornings, where I can ride up to 10-12 horses,” he said. “There are some nice horses among them – it’s keeping me fit and keeping my eye in. “Looking forward to future Geraldton meetings coming up this racing season and hopefully there’s more success to come.” More horse racing news View the full article

What a big week it has been in horse racing. We inch closer towards The Everest (1200m) and the team at Punt Drunk hold plenty of reservations about the field being assembled, while a case of mistaken identity has to be seen to be believed. Giddy up, punters! Is this the worst Everest field? This may be an unpopular opinion, but The Everest of 2023 is shaping up as a bit of a fizzer. The retirements of Nature Strip and Eduardo have left the race without a genuine leader outside of Overpass. The injuries to reigning Everest champ Giga Kick and up-and-comer Sunshine In Paris have removed part of the ‘X-factor’ in the event. While connections of Imperatriz are taking the horse’s best interests into account by keeping her in Melbourne, it has left the race without arguably the best sprinter in the world. I Wish I Win looks to be the one to beat, but he is six weeks between runs since finishing third in the Group 1 Memsie Stakes (1400m). Stablemates Think About It and Private Eye look to be the only other genuine winning chances in the $20 million race. It is a little bit ridiculous that Buenos Noches and Cylinder are +700 and +1000, respectively, in Everest betting markets with online bookmakers. Meanwhile, Hawaii Five Oh and Espiona are just a bit below Group 1 level and have a chance of winning a ridiculous amount of prizemoney. Throw in the fact that Shinzo put in a stinker of a run first-up and Mazu hasn’t been at his best for close to 18 months, and the field really falls away after the top three. It may be one of the best days on the racing calendar, but The Everest 2023 will go down as one of the more disappointing fields we will have seen in the race’s history. Mistaken identity at Killarney In a jaw-dropping turn of events, the Killarney race meeting in Ireland plunged into chaos when it was revealed that the apparent victor of race three, Ano Manna, was, in reality, a different horse slated to run later in the day. The horse, trained by John Feane and ridden by Leigh Roche, dominated the field to secure what appeared to be a straightforward win. Ano Manna loves Killarney and wins for a third time here! A brilliant performance for trainer John Feane with Leigh Roche in the saddle @thetotecom @LeighRoche1992 pic.twitter.com/pmWwuzz5N8 — KillarneyRaces (@KillarneyRaces) September 30, 2023 However, astonishment unfolded as race stewards initiated an inquiry into the horse’s identity. Shortly thereafter, it was uncovered that the so-called Ano Manna was, in fact, Indigo Five, a stablemate scheduled for race seven. Following a microchip scan that confirmed the identity of each horse, the false Ano Manna was promptly disqualified from the race. You cannot make this stuff up. Breaking: Ano Manna has been disqualified from the 3.05 in Killarney due to an identity mix-up with stablemate Indigo Five who was due to run in today’s last race Left: Indigo Five Right: Ano Manna More to follow from Mark Nunan on course: https://t.co/0WXrri6PKi : Pat Healy pic.twitter.com/PjfxQYqcKe — irishracing.com (@irishracing) September 30, 2023 About Punt Drunk Welcome to Punt Drunk – our weekly column covering all the latest horse racing and punting controversies, dramas and headline news. Have a story or gripe or issue that just grinds your gears? Just hit us up in the comments or contact us page and our jaded, punt hardened Punt Drunk staff will give it the Punt Drunk treatment it deserves. Don’t expect pleasantries or typical racing media fanboy gloss from Punt Drunk – we’re on the punt and we don’t have time to bullshit; the next is about to jump… If you have any stories that you want our Punt Drunk Team to cover or just want to say G’day send us a message on: More horse racing news View the full article

Fresh off a 73-0 win against Uruguay in Lyon, All Black Anton Lienert-Brown kept his winning momentum going, but this time as a member of the Te Akau All Too Much Racing Partnership syndicate, who own Insatiable, the winner of the Jon Snow & Echoes Of Heaven @ Clearview Park (1200m) at Phar Lap Raceway on Friday. “I’ve just been sent a photo of one of the part-owners, Anton Lienert-Brown, who played this morning for the All Blacks in the World Cup and he’s watching the race with the player of the day, Damian McKenzie,” Te Akau Racing principal David Ellis said. “Opie (Bosson, jockey) thought from day one that he had the makings of a very good horse, but just went through a growing stage and needed to get his mind on requirements, but he’s working it out now. “He was giving the tearaway leader five kilos, so it was a good effort to reel her in and he was good enough to do that. “He was a really nice physical specimen when we bought him as a yearling and he’s just continuing to improve. “Ashley Handley, who is in charge of team at Riccarton, is doing an amazing job with all the horses and has some really good staff helping her.” Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson also tasted victory on the 11- race card with Talisker in the Richard & Bridget Preston Handicap (1200m) and Our Milly Bee in the Central SI Owners & Trainers Maiden (1600m). Stakes placed as a juvenile behind stablemate Trobriand in the Gr.2 Eclipse Stakes (1200m) at Te Rapa on New Year’s Day, Talisker made the perfect start to his three-year-old season when victorious on the Riccarton synthetic in August. He continued that winning form at Timaru on Friday scoring by 1-1/2 lengths over the Anna Furlong and Shane Kenndy-trained Betty Spaghetti. “He (Talisker) had to do it tough when working forward from a wide draw (11) and then got taken on badly in front, so I thought it was a really good effort to shake off an older horse and win in the manner he did,” Walker said. “I was impressed by the way he did a lot of work and then kicked again, which shows he’s a promising three-year-old. “We love the progeny of Embellish. They’re coming to the fore now as three-year-olds and we think he has the makings of a very good sire.” Holding a nomination for the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month, Talisker may get the opportunity of emulating his sire who won the race in 2017. “He’s down there (Riccarton) with the aim of getting to the 2000 Guineas, and he couldn’t have made a better start in his campaign,” Ellis said. “He’s won a couple over 1200m but looks like he’ll appreciate stepping to 1400m and then the mile. “It’s exciting to have a horse by Embellish heading towards the Guineas, and an advantage that Talisker is by a stallion who won the race and that he’s prepared at the venue (Riccarton). “We’ve had plenty of success in the race and when Noverre went down there in 2021 he absolutely grew a leg before winning the 2000 Guineas.” View the full article

Hawera and Matamata have been the beneficiaries of some unexpected circumstances this spring, with two of New Zealand’s most exciting racehorses having a change of plan and adding star quality to this weekend’s black-type features. While last weekend’s wet weather was the deciding factor in Legarto switching to Saturday’s Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup (1600m), the spring campaign of fellow Group One star Prowess has been plagued by frustrating setbacks in its early stages. But the top-class daughter of Proisir is finally ready to put all of that behind her with a welcome return to competition in Saturday’s Gr.3 Grangewilliam Stud Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) at Hawera. Prowess was a standout on both sides of the Tasman as a three-year-old last season, lining up in eight races and coming away with six wins and two placings. She stepped on to the big stage in January with a brilliant win against a star-studded field in the Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Pukekohe, then returned to the same venue in March to defeat older opposition at weight-for-age in the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m). Her season finale came in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) in Sydney, where she romped to victory by more than three lengths. Prowess kicked her four-year-old preparation off on the right note with a trial win at Te Rapa on August 1, but then she had an untimely setback with an abscess to a hock that ruled her out of the Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) in Melbourne on September 2. A couple of weeks later, Prowess was due to run in a crucial trial at Taupo on September 15, but a stone bruise on the morning of the trial again brought things to a frustrating halt. Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood endured those frustrations and have finally come out the other side, and they are looking forward to saddling their stable star in Saturday’s $100,000 feature for fillies and mares. “I don’t think she’s looked better in this whole preparation,” James said. “She looks tremendous. Her work has been very good for her as well. “I’m looking forward to Saturday. I think she’s forward enough to be very competitive first-up, but I just hope we don’t get any more rain on that Hawera track (which was rated Soft6 on Friday). The weather is something that we can’t really control, but apart from that we’re very happy.” While the dream goal of the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) is now out of reach, Prowess could still find herself at Moonee Valley on that world-famous raceday on October 28. James and Wellwood are keen to give her a shot at the Gr.2 Crystal Mile (1600m), which has previously been a highly successful race for the stable. “It’s been a very good race to me over the years, winning it with Carson’s Cash (1993) and Silent Achiever (2012), so all going well, we’d love to have another shot at it with this mare,” James said. Further down the track, Prowess has the option of returning to Group One level for the Champions Stakes (2000m) at Flemington on November 11. Prowess is one of two runners in Saturday’s Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes for the James and Wellwood stable. They will also saddle Samoot, who races in the colours of Australian Bloodstock. A two-time winner in England at the beginning of her career, the daughter of Dubawi then joined the Newcastle stable of Kris Lees and picked up another two wins at Canterbury last year. Samoot made her New Zealand debut at New Plymouth on September 16, where she was a close third behind Mustang Valley and Ladies Man. “Her form starts to look pretty good after what Mustang Valley did on Saturday,” James said. “She’s a lovely mare that just does what’s required. She’s not a standout worker, but a good worker. We didn’t know what to expect from her first-up, but she ran a very good race. “They sent her over to us because they said she loves a wet track. So, on the one hand, we wouldn’t mind if we had that this weekend for her. But I don’t really want it at all for the other horse.” James and Wellwood will also saddle Pinion in the NZ Farmers Livestock Ltd Egmont Cup (2100m). A runner-up in the Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup (2200m) in April, the Pins gelding stuck on well for a close fourth over 1600m first-up at Tauranga on September 23 and shapes as a likely improver. View the full article

A week after launching Lantern Way (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) into the three-year-old spotlight in last Saturday’s Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), in-form trainer Lisa Latta is about to resume the racing career of a stablemate who has already proven herself to be an age-group standout. Top-class filly Pignan (NZ) (Staphanos) will make her first start of the 2023-24 season in Saturday’s Metcalfe Real Estate 3YO (1200m) at Hawera. The daughter of Staphanos was never out of a place from six starts as a juvenile last season, winning twice and placing in all of the other four. She was a placegetter in the Gr.2 Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) and Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m) through the summer months, then hit far greater heights in the autumn with a last-start triumph in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) at Awapuni on April 1. Pignan had a setback in the early stages of her build-up for this campaign, but Latta reported that she has quickly put that behind her and is ready to put her best foot forward this weekend. “She’s trialled nicely and looks fantastic, I couldn’t be happier with her,” the Awapuni trainer said. “She had a little hiccup early in the preparation, but nothing major. It can just be a bit of a difficult time for the three-year-olds at this stage of the season. She’s definitely on the right track now.” Pignan is still nominated for the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton on November 18, and the TAB rates her a $14 chance in a market headed by Molly Bloom ($5), Impendabelle ($8) and Luberon ($8). “If everything goes to plan this weekend, we’ll probably try to get her to Wellington after this and then take it from there,” Latta said, referring to the Guineas Prelude (1400m) at Trentham on October 21. Pignan is one of two Group One winners in Latta’s team at Hawera on Saturday. The other is Belclare, who will take her place in a particularly strong renewal of the Gr.3 Grangewilliam Stud Taranaki Breeders’ Stakes (1400m). The daughter of Per Incanto had a career-best season as a five-year-old in 2022-23, winning the Gr.3 Canterbury Breeders’ Stakes (1400m) and Listed Wairarapa Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) before capping her campaign with a spectacular three-length win over Skew Wiff in the Gr.1 New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m). Belclare caught the eye with a flying finish into fourth when she resumed in the Gr.2 Foxbridge Plate (1200m) on August 26, but she finished only 11th in the Gr.1 Tarzino Trophy (1400m) at Hastings two weeks later. “She got caught three wide in the Tarzino and the effort told,” Latta said. “She was also on quite a quick back-up from the Foxbridge, with the trip away to Te Rapa as well, so we gave her a quiet few days after that race and her work has been great since then.” Seven of Belclare’s nine career wins have come on good ground, so Latta is hoping to see continued improvement in the Hawera track, which was rated a Soft6 on Friday morning. Another high-profile Hawera runner for Latta on Saturday is Charms Star, who is a likely improver in the NZ Farmers Livestock Ltd Egmont Cup (2100m). A placegetter in the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) and Gr.1 Queensland Oaks (2200m) as a three-year-old, and later a winner of the Gr.3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes (2000m), Charms Star finished near the tail of the field when she resumed over 1600m at Hastings on September 9. “It was short of her best distance first-up, and she also just stood in the gates a little bit,” Latta said. “Going up to 2100m will suit. I’ve taken the blinkers off her as well. “I’m happy with her. We scratched her from Hastings last Saturday because of the track, so we’re just looking for better ground and hopefully will get that this weekend. She holds a nomination for the New Zealand Cup (Gr.3, 3200m), so we’ll continue along that path and see how we go.” View the full article

Just over a month out from the biggest week on the South Island’s racing calendar, quality Otago gelding Capo Dell Impero is kicking off a new campaign in the Washrite & Hyde Landscaping Winton Cup (1400m) at Ascot Park on Sunday. The Ghibellines gelding put together a strong campaign as a five-year-old last season, winning two of his nine starts along with two seconds, two fourths and a fifth. He made his black-type debut in the Gr.3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) in late April and immediately showed that he belonged at that level, running a gallant second behind Times Ticking. Capo Dell Impero has been off the scene since that $100,000 feature, but trainers Brian and Shane Anderton have been pleased with his progress leading into Sunday’s return to action. “I think he’s coming up pretty well,” Shane Anderton said. “He’s had a couple of jumpouts and is tracking along nicely. We’ve got to get the ball rolling somewhere, and we thought this would be a suitable race for him to kick off. “He’s pretty forward, but it’s probably a bit short of his best distance. Hopefully he’ll be hitting the line strongly at the end and we can go from there. “We’re also hoping that the track will keep drying out a little bit more. That would suit him much better.” The winner of five of his 21 career starts, Capo Dell Impero holds a nomination for the Gr.3 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) at Riccarton on November 15. The TAB currently rates him a $41 chance for the $250,000 feature race on the middle day of the New Zealand Cup carnival. “He does hold a nomination for the Coupland’s, and if everything went well between now and then, we’d be pretty keen to have a shot at it,” Anderton said. The Anderton stable has three other runners entered for Sunday’s meeting, including the recent recruit Zoey Satin in the Farmers Dipping & Flash AGI Rating 75 (1600m). The daughter of Zed was previously trained by her part-owner Raymond Connors in the North Island, where she won four of her 24 starts. Connors sent her south to be served by White Robe Lodge stallion Ancient Spirit, and she ended up stepping out for the Anderton stable and winning at Gore on September 24. “She was jumping around at the stud, so we decided to give her a run,” Anderton said. “It worked out well and she scored a very nice win at Gore. “She’s come through that really well, so we’re happy with her. She’s one who doesn’t mind a bit of moisture in the ground, so a heavy track wouldn’t be a concern for her.” Aglow will make her debut in Sunday’s Sinclair Transport & Advance Agriculture Maiden (1200m). “She’s drawn out in the car park, which makes her job a bit hard first-up,” Anderton said. “This race is going to be a bit of a learning curve. She’ll probably have to get back, and we’ll just see how she finds the line from there.” View the full article

World’s Best Jockey Award winner backs Hong Kong horse to silence any overseas sceptics in Saturday’s Group One Turnbull Stakes (2,000m) at FlemingtonView the full article

What Hawkesbury Races Where Hawkesbury Race Club – 1 Racecourse Rd, Clarendon NSW 2756 When Sunday, October 8, 2023 First Race 1:35pm AEDT Visit Dabble The Hawkesbury Race Club will host a competitive seven-race program this Sunday afternoon. The current Good 4 is the expected rating we should be racing on throughout the day, with the action kicking off at 1:35pm local time. The rail will be in the +2m position from the 1100m-450m and in the true position for the remainder of the circuit. Best Bet at Hawkesbury: Midnight Opal The Nathan Doyle-trained Midnight Opal was a dominant debut winner at Scone last start, where he settled behind the speed before getting to the outside to run away with an impressive two-length victory. This son of Deep Field had won two trials before his debut run and was heavily backed with online bookmakers, jumping as a long odds-on favourite. From barrier three on Sunday, Kerrin McEvoy should be able to find the one-one position behind the speed and give Midnight Opal every chance to keep his undefeated record intact. Best Bet Race 7 – #8 Midnight Opal (3) 3yo Colt | T: Nathan Doyle | J: Kerrin McEvoy (55.5kg) Bet with Betfair Next Best at Hawkesbury: Mr Buster Mr Buster made his Australian debut for Ciaron Maher & David Eustace in September 20, finishing second behind Spaltet at Warwick Farm over 1600m. This three-year-old gelding was backed into favouritism but wasn’t able to chase down the winner in the final 100m, indicating the extra distance he will get on Sunday should suit this ex-European stayer. The son of Sea The Stars won his last start overseas at Ripon over 2011m, so the step up to 2000m second-up should suit. If Zac Lloyd can settle him close to the speed from barrier eight, Mr Buster should prove too strong in the concluding stages. Next Best Race 5 – #2 Mr Buster (8) 3yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Zac Lloyd (59kg) Bet with PendleburyBet Next Best Again at Hawkesbury: No More Lies No More Lies returns for the first start of her three-year-old season as she looks to break her maiden at start three. It was hard to miss this daughter of Exceed And Excel at the Rosehill trials on September 19, where she settled three wide over 900m, ambled up to the leader, and went straight on by to win under little to no riding from Kerrin McEvoy. The star hoop takes the reins again on Sunday, and if he can push forward from barrier eight and settle outside the leader, No More Lies will give us a massive sight out in front. Next Best Again Race 2 – #1 No More Lies (8) 3yo Filly | T: Peter & Paul Snowden | J: Kerrin McEvoy (55.5kg) Bet with Dabble Sunday quaddie tips for Hawkesbury races Hawkesbury quadrella selections Sunday, October 8, 2023 5-7-9-12 2-4-5 2-3-7-8 4-8-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners The Nivison Group Three Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Location: Rosehill Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $250,000 Distance: 1200m The Nivison is a Group 3 race held at Rosehill racecourse under set weights and penalty conditions for mares aged four-years-old and older, with the race boasting a prize pool of $250,000. Since the inaugural running of The Nivison, the race has been run at Randwick for most of the editions, but in 2001 and 2004 the race was held at Warwick Farm. The 2023 edition of The Nivison will be run at Rosehill for the very first time. After being classified as Listed race from 1997-2012, The Nivison was upgraded to a Group 3 from 2005 onwards. Now that The Nivison has been moved to earlier in the spring, mares can use this race as a lead up run for The Invitation, if they gain a start in the $2 million 1400m race two weeks later. Notable winners of The Nivison include Madam Rogue (2019), Avoid Lightning (2014), Balmont (2011), Madame Pedrille (2009), Razor Blade (1998), Amber (1996) and Aunty Mary (1994). 2023 The Nivison Betting Odds Markets for the 2023 The Nivison are currently unavailable. Horsebetting will update this page when The Nivison odds are available. Best The Nivison bookmakers All of our recommended bookmakers have markets for The Nivison. These Australian bookmakers will have odds available well in advance of the race, although they won’t be available months in advance like other major horse races. The best horse racing betting sites will offer outright betting on The Nivison, while you will also be able to place many exotics, including trifectas, quinellas, first four bets and many others. Different bookies will also have different markets and promotions that you can take advantage of. Sport Table Latest The Nivison News Rosehill full racing preview & quaddie | Hill Stakes Day 2023 Horse Racing Tips 21 hours ago A stacked 10-race card awaits punters at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview and quaddie tips … Read More Parisal, Magic Time vying for The Nivison favouritism Australia horse racing news 2 days ago It’s a wide-open edition of the Group 3 Nivison (1200m) this Saturday at Rosehill Gardens, with Parisal set to line … Read More Randwick full racing tips, quaddie & best odds | October 8, 2022 Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Weather permitting, Royal Randwick is scheduled to host a bumper 10-race program on Saturday afternoon for Silver Eagle Day. See … Read More 2020 Group 3 Nivison Horse Betting Tips & Preview Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago What The Nivison Where Randwick Racecourse, Australian Turf Club – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Race 7 4:35PM AEDT … Read More 2023 The Nivison Final Field Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when the 2023 The Nivison field is released. Previous The Nivison Field 2022 The Nivison field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Promise Of Success John O’Shea Kerrin McEvoy 8 57kg 2 Expat Mark Newnham Tom Sherry 6 57kg 3 Heresy James Cummings Nash Rawiller 12 56.5kg 4 Rocha Clock John O’Shea Chad Schofield 4 56kg 5 Written Beauty Chris Waller Brett Prebble 3 56kg 6 Charleise John O’Shea Tommy Berry 5 55kg 7 Never Talk Kris Lees Jason Collett 10 54kg 8 Sky Command Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou Regan Bayliss 7 54kg 9 Larkspur Run James Cummings Rachel King 2 54kg 10 Jal Lei John O’Shea Reece Jones (a) 1 54kg 11 Duchy Of Savoy Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes Brenton Avdulla 11 54kg 12 One Aye Barbara Joseph, Paul & Matt Jones Tyler Schiller (a) 9 54kg 2022 The Nivison result 1st – Sky Command ($9.00) 2nd – Never Talk ($2.20) 3rd – Heresy ($2.40) Recent The Nivison results 2022: Sky Command goes all the way Sky Command (+800) has led from barrier to winning post in the Group 3 The Nivison, with jockey Regan Bayliss giving the four-year-old mare a great front-running ride. After Larkspur Run (+450) and Jal Lei (+1300) gave the leader a couple of lengths, Bayliss made sure that he ran the race to suit his mount. As soon as the leader hit the home bend she kicked clear and put a winning margin on her opponents, with Never Talk (+600) and Heresy (+600) running home into second and third, respectively. 2021: Minhaaj wins The Nivison with rails hugging run Former Victorian Minhaaj (+550) has made an immediate impact for new trainer John O’Shea with a strong win in the Group 3 The Nivison at Randwick. James McDonald settled the daughter of Exceed And Excel on the rail a couple of lengths off the leading duo of Athiri (+2000) and Madam Legend (+1700), but as the leaders came off the fence the run opened up on the rail for the winner. After clearing out and taking the lead, Tricky Gal (+1800) ran up behind her to finish second and Belluci Babe (+450) finished in thrid on the outside. 2020: Positive Peace holds on in The Nivison In wet conditions, the Bjorn Baker-trained Positive Peace (+1500) has held on from a fast-finishing Wandabaa (+450) in the Group 3 The Nivison. Joshua Parr gave his mount a lovely ride in transit after sitting outside the leader, before kicking clear in the final 300m to find a winning margin by the 100m mark. Both Wandabaa and Athiri (+500) were the only runners to make up ground from the back and they rounded out the placings in second and third, respectively. 2019: Madam Rogue claims tough edition of The Nivison Brenton Avdulla and Chris Waller have combined with Madam Rogue (+280) to take out the Group 3 The Nivison at Randwick. Avdulla couldn’t have given this daughter of Zoustar a better run in transit, as she settled behind the speed and got a clear run through between the slowing leaders. Reelem In Ruby (+270) challenged in the final 200m, but ultimately couldn’t get past the winner, while Ready To Prophet (+1000) ran into third place. The Nivison winners The Nivision Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 Sky Command Regan Bayliss Gerald Ryan & Sterling Alexiou 2021 Minhaaj James McDonald John O’Shea 2020 Positive Peace Joshua Parr Bjorn Baker 2019 Madam Rogue Brenton Avdulla Chris Waller 2018 Resin Rachel King James Cummings 2017 White Moss Jason Collett Jason Coyle 2016 Egyptian Symbol Jason Collett Bjorn Baker 2015 Nayeli Joshua Parr Paul Snowden 2014 Avoid Lightning Tim Clark Les Bridge 2013 Diamond Earth Adam Hyeronimus Anthony Cummings 2012 Quidnunc Kathy O’Hara Peter Snowden 2011 Balmont Jeff Penza Guy Walter 2010 Marquardt Nash Rawiller John Thompson 2009 Madam Pedrille Chris Munce Darren Smith 2008 Jewelled Gate Glen Boss Leanne Aspros 2007 Race Not Held 2006 Whoever Kathy O’Hara Guy Walter 2005 Our Sweet Moss Michael Cahill Gerald Ryan 2004 Besame Mucho Darren Beadman Bart Cummings 2003 Lucida Chris Munce Kris Lees 2002 Gwendolyn Danny Nikolic Max Lees 2001 Marlina Lenny Beasley Clarry Conners 2000 Spinning Hill Grant Buckley Darren Beadman The Nivison winners pre-2000 The Nivison Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Daijobo 1998 Razor Blade 1997 Stoneyfell Road 1996 Amber 1995 Sweet Consort 1994 Aunty Mary View the full article

Australian racegoers get their first look at early Cox Plate favourite Romantic Warrior at Flemington on Saturday with the Hong Kong visitor top elect in Turnbull Stakes 2023 betting in Melbourne. Soulcombe has a Melbourne Cup lead-up in the 2023 Turnbull Stakes field at Flemington this weekend. Photo: Ultimate Racing Photos. The Group 1 $750,000 TAB Turnbull Stakes (2000m) has drawn a typically top-class field of stars eyeing the spring majors. The latest Turnbull Stakes odds at Ladbrokes have the Danny Shum-trained Romantic Warrior leading the way at $2.25 with James McDonald aboard. J Mac already has an established history with the talented gelding having ridden the horse three times for three wins at Sha Tin including last December’s Group 1 Hong Kong Cup (2000m). Romantic Warrior is an ultra-consistent six-year-old who has finished outside the top two just once in his 14 starts to date. He is a three-time Group 1 champion in Hong Kong and was last seen being narrowly denied a fourth when runner-up by a neck in the Group 1 Chater Cup (2400m) back in May. Fresh over 2000m he should be well-equipped to put in a strong Cox Plate trial despite carrying the 59kg top weight at set weights plus penalties. Ciaron Maher & David Eustace won last year’s Turnbull Stakes with Smokin’ Romans who returns to defend his title as a 90/1 roughie drawn out wide. The stable saddle-up four in the Turnbull Stakes field with the reigning champion joined by Duke De Sessa ($31), Right You Are ($15), and last year’s Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip ($11). Gold Trip is an early Turnbull Stakes market mover heavily backed in from $23 to $11 to win his first race since the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) at Flemington last November. He was fifth to Smokin’ Romans under two lengths beaten in last year’s Turnbull Stakes results and comes off a fourth fresh in a Benchmark 100 when only a length off Young Werther at The Valley with improvement to come. The other trainer launching a four-pronged attack on the Turnbull this season is Chris Waller who is after his sixth win in the race. Waller won his first Turnbull in 2015 with Preferment before four straight victories from 2017-2020 with Hartnell (2016), Winx (2017-18), Kings Will Dream (2019) and the following year’s Melbourne Cup winning mare Verry Elleegant (2020). This season the best backed of the Waller runners is Kiwi-bred Pierro four-year-old Osipenko ($6) who is fourth-up and fit. The gun young stallion brings the superior form lines around Mr Brightside into the race and was last seen running two lengths back third to the star galloper at Headquarters on September 16 in the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes (1600m). The other Waller runners in the mix are early Melbourne Cup fancies Soulcombe ($7.50) and Francesco Guardi ($17), along with triple-figure outsider El Bodegon ($126). Frankel five-year-old Soulcombe is drawn a treat in gate two with Craig Williams coming aboard third-up. The horse has been excellent this prep winning the Listed Heartherlie Handicap (1700m) with 58.5kg first-up before a fourth only 1.4 lengths off Alligator Blood in the Group 1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) with 59kg. Soulcombe should relish the notable drop in weight to 56kg in the Turnbull and looks the most likely to score an upset. The last of the single-figure hopes is consistent UK raider West Wind Blows ($7.50) for Simon & Ed Crisford. The Turnbull Stakes 2023 runs as Flemington Race 8 at 4:25pm (AEDT) on the 10-race program on Saturday. 2023 Turnbull Stakes Field & Barriers No Last 10 Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight Probable Weight Penalty Hcp Rating 1 1x1122x12x ROMANTIC WARRIOR (IRE) Danny Shum James McDonald 11 59kg 120 2 291x2570x4 GOLD TRIP (FR) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Mark Zahra 18 58kg 117 3 177x884x60 SMOKIN’ ROMANS (NZ) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jamie Mott 17 58kg 107 4 1232821×05 FRANCESCO GUARDI (IRE) Chris Waller Damian Lane 7 57kg 107 5 1613×31232 WEST WIND BLOWS (IRE) Simon & Ed Crisford Jamie Spencer 8 56.5kg 108 6 812x530x95 EMISSARY (GB) Michael Moroney Ms Jamie Kah 5 56kg 104 7 x51761x573 OSIPENKO (NZ) Chris Waller Damien Oliver 6 56kg 106 8 151x86x801 UNCLE BRYN (GB) Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Daniel Moor 1 56kg 106 9 11416×4374 BERKELEY SQUARE Dan O’Sullivan Harry Coffey 14 56kg 97 10 8x27410x89 BANK MAUR Richard Laming Craig Newitt 4 56kg 99 11 1x1x682x14 SOULCOMBE (GB) Chris Waller Craig Williams 2 56kg 108 12 52x131x8x0 DUKE DE SESSA (IRE) Ciaron Maher & David Eustace John Allen 12 56kg 105 13 34x339x3x7 SPANISH MISSION (USA) Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman 10 55kg 112 14 3x3x907x00 EL BODEGON (IRE) Chris Waller Ben Melham 9 55kg 110 15 1111121×25 RIGHT YOU ARE Ciaron Maher & David Eustace 16 55kg 107 16 12x7931x80 LUNAR FLARE Grahame Begg Michael Dee 15 54kg 107 17e 1x847014x3 EL PATRONESS Danny O’Brien Jye McNeil 3 53kg 103 18e x31x111x96 GOLDMAN (NZ) Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jordan Childs 13 55kg 103 Table Credit: Racing Australia. 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What Darwin Races Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Drive, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Saturday, October 7, 2023 First Race 2:27pm ACST Visit Dabble In one of the most open meetings of the year in the Northern Territory, 54 horses have accepted for the Darwin Turf Club’s six-race meeting at Fannie Bay on Saturday. All eyes will be on the Chris Nash-trained Ideas Man as he attempts to make it four straight wins when he lines up in the $24,500 feature over 1100m with 63.5kg on his back. On Thursday, for the first time since April 27, Darwin received rain, with a slight chance of more leading into the weekend. The forecast for Saturday, though, is for sunny conditions with light easterly to south-easterly winds, then shifting westerly to north-westerly during the day. The expected top temperature is 35C. The rail will be in the true position, and Fannie Bay will once again be a good surface. BEST BET: THE ALBION While he isn’t necessarily a standout in what appears to be a very open race, this six-year-old gelding brings decent form to the table. He returned from a stint in SA and NSW in May and failed to get going in three Darwin starts before saluting over 1300m on Katherine Cup Day on August 19. A narrow win over 1600m back at Fannie Bay on September 9 was followed by a second at the hands of the impressive American Jazz over 1300m two weeks ago. Son Of Bielski, Prince Ruban, Blueant and Nokondi pose a threat, but the son of Shamexpress has been racing well and certainly deserves another chance. Best Bet Race 2 – #6 The Albion (2) 6yo Gelding | T: Peter Stennett | J: Sonja Logan (58.5kg) Bet with Bet365 NEXT BEST: CAPISTAN It could be a tough day to pick winners, and it’s risky nominating a horse that has yet to win a race, but this four-year-old gelding wasn’t all that far away in five Victorian starts before arriving in the Top End. After finishing second on debut in a 1406m Benalla maiden in January, the son of Capitalist returned in February to finish second at the same track and trip against the same opposition. A fourth in a 1218m Kyneton maiden in May was followed by a fifth in a 1200m Doncaster maiden in June and a fourth in a 1200m Echuca maiden in July. He might just have too much class for local trio Battle Class, Gunshot Glitter and Lord Fenrir, and former Queenslander Velvet Revolution. Next Best Race 6 – #2 Capistan (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Jarrod Todd (59kg) Bet with Neds BEST VALUE: OBLIGATORY This guy has been a model of consistency since arriving in Darwin, posting five wins, four seconds, three thirds and a fourth in 18 starts from 1200-1600m. The six-year-old gelding hadn’t raced since December 3 last year when he returned from a nine-month spell to finish half a length away in third place over 1100m a fortnight ago. The best Obligatory could achieve before arriving in the NT was fourth in an 1100m Kilmore maiden and a 1400m Gold Coast maiden three years ago. He won his first three at Fannie Bay at the start of 2021, with his last win – over 1600m – coming in June last year. The son of Fastnet Rock was a +1100 with some betting sites during the week, and that price is hard to overlook. Best Value Race 3 – #5 Obligatory (5) 6yo Gelding | T: Gary Clarke | J: Paul Denton (59kg) Bet with Betfair Darwin Saturday quaddie tips – 7/10/2023 Darwin quadrella selections Saturday, October 7, 2023 1-2-5-7 5-6 1-4-5-6 2-4-5-11 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More Saturday racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Roman Consul Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Location: Rosehill Racecourse – Sydney, New South Wales Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1200m The Roman Consul Stakes is a Group 2 race held at Rosehill racecourse that is run under set weight conditions for three-year-olds, with the race boasting a prize pool of $300,000. Outside of the Roman Consul Stakes being run at Rosehill in 2000 and Warwick Farm in 2004, the race has been run exclusively at Randwick Racecourse. However, the 2023 edition of the Roman Consul will be run at Rosehill. Since the inaugural running of the Roman Consul Stakes in 1979, the race was classified as a Listed race until 1983, before being upgraded to Group 3 grade from 1984 to 2004. From 2005 onwards the race has been run as a Group 2 contest. As the Roman Consul Stakes is a three-year-old sprint race, it is used as a Sydney lead-up race for runners seeking to push onto the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes during the Melbourne Cup Carnival. Notable winners of the Roman Consul Stakes include Best Of Bordeaux (2022), Paulele (2021), Wild Ruler (2020), Russian Revolution (2016), Exosphere (2015), Brazen Beau (2014), Zoustar (2013), Foxwedge (2011), Buffering (2010) Fastnet Rock (2004), Exceed And Excel (2003) and Red Anchor (1984). 2023 Roman Consul Stakes Betting Odds The 2023 Roman Consul Stakes odds as of October 3 look like this: Montefilia – +300 Hoo Ya Mal – +350 Atishu – +500 Duais – +500 Hope In Your Heart – +700 Zeyrek – +1000 Complete Roman Consul Stakes odds available at PendleburyBet. Best Roman Consul Stakes bookmakers All of our recommended bookmakers have markets for the Roman Consul Stakes. These Australian bookmakers will have odds available well in advance of the race, although they won’t be available months in advance like other major horse races. The best horse racing betting sites will offer outright betting on the Roman Consul Stakes, while you will also be able to place many exotics, including trifectas, quinellas, first four bets and many others. Different bookies will also have different markets and promotions that you can take advantage of. Sport Table Latest Roman Consul Stakes News Rosehill full racing preview & quaddie | Hill Stakes Day 2023 Horse Racing Tips 21 hours ago A stacked 10-race card awaits punters at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free race-by-race preview and quaddie tips … Read More Hill Stakes 2023 betting preview & top tips | Rosehill Gardens Horse Racing Tips 1 day ago With $2 million prizemoney on offer, the 2023 Hill Stakes has drawn a quality field. See our free betting tips … Read More Hill Stakes attracts classy field of 14 runners Australia horse racing news 2 days ago The time-honoured Group 2 Hill Stakes (1900m) moves back to Rosehill Gardens this Saturday for the first time since 2011 … Read More Pennyweka being set for Sydney spring New Zealand horse racing news 3 weeks ago Multiple Group 1 winner Pennyweka is set to make her way to Sydney for an exciting spring campaign according to … Read More 2023 Roman Consul Stakes Final Field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 King’s Gambit Peter & Paul Snowden Tommy Berry 7 56.5kg 2 Barber James Cummings Nash Rawiller 1 56.5kg 3 Ozzmosis Bjorn Baker Rachel King 6 56.5kg 4 Namesake Ciaron Maher & David Eustace Jason Collett 8 56.5kg 5 Celestial Legend Les Bridge Kerrin McEvoy 4 56.5kg 6 Royal Tribute Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Tim Clark 2 56.5kg 7 Mexico Michael Freedman Ryan Maloney 3 56.5kg 8 Balkans James Cummings Zac Lloyd 5 56.5kg Previous Roman Consul Stakes Field 2022 Roman Consul Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 Best Of Bordeaux Kacy Fogden Ben Melham 4 56.5kg 2 Sejardan Gary Portelli Jason Collett 1 56.5kg 3 Sweet Ride Annabel Neasham Chad Schofield 2 56.5kg 4 Nettuno Tony Gollan Tommy Berry 9 56.5kg 5 Zoukerino John O’Shea Brenton Avdulla 8 56.5kg 6 Kote Anthony Cummings Joshua Parr 7 56.5kg 7 Chairman Michael Freedman Keagan Latham 3 56.5kg 8 Selous James Cummings Nash Rawiller 10 56.5kg 9 Willinga Beast Kris Lees Kerrin McEvoy 4 54.5kg 10 Cholante Clarry Conners Tom Sherry 5 54.5kg 2022 Roman Consul Stakes result 1st – Best Of Bordeaux (+240) 2nd – Sweet Ride (+260) 3rd – Willinga Beast (NTD) Recent Roman Consul Stakes winners 2022: Best Of Bordeaux fends them all off Best Of Bordeaux (+240) has led all the way to record an impressive win in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes at Randwick. After being challenged by Willinga Beast (+290) and Sweet Ride (+650) at the top of the home straight, the son of Sntizel fought them off and pulled away in the final 100m to claim a two-length victory. 2021: Paulele proves way too good in Roman Consul After being sent out as an odds-on favourite, Paulele (-111.11) proved that he was a class above in the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes. Under the urgings of James McDonald, the son of Dawn Approach settled midfield and got a great cart into the race behind Tristate (+1900), before letting down with a blistering turn of foot claim the lead with 300m to go. Gleneagles (+850) and King Of Sparta (+850) finished off well to finish in second and third, respectively. 2020: Wild Ruler dominates rivals in Roman Consul Stakes The heavily backed and odds-on favourite Wild Ruler (-166.67) has taken out the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes with relative ease at Randwick. James McDonald made sure that his mount was never in any trouble during the run and once he eased off the heels of the leader, he let down with an explosive turn of foot. On The Lead (+1000) and Doubtland (+230) were no match for the winner in the final 300m, and they filled the placings two lengths behind Wild Ruler. 2019: Cosmic Force fights them all of in Roman Consul Peter & Paul Snowden and Tim Clark have combined with Cosmic Force (+180) to take out the Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes at Randwick. After being challenged by Dirty Work (+2000) for most of the home straight, the son of Deep Field put pay to him with 100m to go and ran away from the fast-finishing Standout (+700) and Microphone (+190), who filled the placings. Roman Consul Stakes winners Roman Consul Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 Best Of Bordeaux Ben Melham Kacy Fogden 2021 Paulele James McDonald James Cummings 2020 Wild Ruler James McDonald Peter & Paul Snowden 2019 Cosmic Force Tim Clark Peter & Paul Snowden 2018 Sesar Jason Collett Steven O’Dea 2017 Viridine Brenton Avdulla James Cummings 2016 Russian Revolution Kerrin McEvoy Peter & Paul Snowden 2015 Exosphere James McDonald John O’Shea 2014 Brazen Beau Joao Moreira Chris Waller 2013 Zoustar Jim Cassidy Chris Waller 2012 Jolie Bay Jay Ford Michael, Wayne & John Hawkes 2011 Foxwedge Nash Rawiller John O’Shea 2010 Buffering Nash Rawiller Robert Heathcote 2009 Shellscrape Blake Shinn Chris Waller 2008 Montana Flyer Peter Robl Gai Waterhouse 2007 Race Not Held 2006 Reigning To Win Glen Boss John O’Shea 2005 Denmarket Stathi Katsidis Gerald Ryan 2004 Fastnet Rock Glen Boss Paul Perry 2003 Exceed And Excel Hugh Bowman Tim Martin 2002 Snowland Chris Munce Gai Waterhouse 2001 Stylish Lass Lenny Beasley Gai Waterhouse 2000 Kootoomootoo Brad Stewart Jack Denham Roman Consul Stakes winners pre-2000 Roman Consul Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 Easy Rocking 1998 Laurie’s Lottery 1997 Encounter 1996 Anthems 1995 Our Maizcay 1994 Marwina 1993 Jetball 1992 Slight Chance 1991 Prince Of Praise 1990 Bureaucracy 1989 Show County 1988 Wonder Dancer 1987 Christmas Tree 1986 Rendoo 1985 Wat Of The Moment 1984 Red Anchor 1983 March Magic 1982 Andretti 1981 Swift Gun 1980 Hanalei 1979 Meriville View the full article

It's hard for a horse to have a better season than Mitole did at four: his four Grade Is included the Sprint as well as the Met Mile and it's no small thing to set (and still hold) Saratoga's GI Forego stakes record of 1:20.80 for seven panels. “A long time ago somebody asked a groom what makes a good racehorse. He said speed and more speed. That always makes me think of Mitole,” said Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift Farm. “This was a horse that had an unbelievable career, was brought along really well by [trainer Steve] Asmussen, developed a reputation early on as a really fast horse, kind of began to assert that speed as he stepped up in class. They never found a class that was too high for him. When you look at him, he's among the most well-made horses we have. He's a smooth-bodied horse: every part of him just fits together and it's easy to understand why he functioned as a well-oiled machine.” Mitole (2015 bay horse, Eskendereya–Indian Miss, by Indian Charlie) Lifetime record: Ch. male sprinter, MGISW, 14-10-2-2, $3,104,910 Breeders' Cup connections: B-Edward A. Cox, Jr. (KY); O-L. William and Corinne Heiligbrodt; T-Steve Asmussen; J-Ricardo Santana, Jr. Current location: Spendthrift Farm, Lexington, Ky. The post Catching Up with 2019 Breeders’ Cup Sprint Winner Mitole appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Chandelier entries include the second-, third-, and fourth-place finishers from the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1).View the full article

Nations Pride carries the Godolphin banner back to Woodbine to contest the Canadian International Stakes (G1T), facing a diverse field from both sides of the U.S.-Canada border.View the full article

Uareastar will continue her comeback when she heads to Hawera on Saturday to contest the NZ Farmers Livestock LTD Egmont Cup (2100m). The seven-year-old mare reached the pinnacle of staying racing in New Zealand when taking out the Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m) last year, but was forced to take an extended break from racing after tearing a tendon. She had 18 months away from the track and trainer Fraser Auret has been pleased with the way she responded to her rehab. “She had a very minor tear in her tendon. She had a stem cell injected into it and a long rehab. The legs looks fantastic,” he said. The daughter of Jakkalberry made her raceday return at Hastings last month where she was unplaced over 1600m and Auret believes she will be a lot more competitive this weekend over a more suitable trip. “It had been over a year between runs, so it was almost a glorified trial more than anything,” Auret said of Uareastar’s first-up run. “I am super pleased with where she is at and how she is going. “Getting up closer to a trip that she operates at, you would expect her to be more competitive on Saturday.” Uareastar’s main aim this spring is the Gr.3 Martin Collins New Zealand Cup (3200m) at Riccarton next month, with Auret waiting until after Saturday before deciding if she needs another lead-in run. “Her main aim this spring is the New Zealand Cup and we are just building back towards that,” he said. “It is four weeks to the Feilding Cup (2100m) at Trentham so that looks the next logical step. It depends on whether we need to fit in another race or not as she builds up to the two-mile contest.” Further Cups targets await Uareastar later in the season, with Auret hoping to have another crack at the Auckland Cup in autumn. “At this stage we might bypass the Wellington Cup (Gr.3, 3200m) with it being right in the heat of summer and certainly another tilt at the Auckland Cup would be fantastic, if it is possible,” he said. Auret is also looking forward to lining up promising three-year-old filly Race Ace in the Metcalfe Real Estate 3YO (1200m) this weekend. The daughter of Swiss Ace finished runner-up on debut and Auret said Saturday’s result will dictate whether they press on towards the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month. “I think Saturday is more a bit about just seeing where she fits into things,” he said. “You nominate these young horses with intentions of going to better things and we will soon know where we are at because although it isn’t a big field (on Saturday), it certainly has plenty of depth.” Auret is also hoping to see bold showings from stablemates Miss Pamella and Derryaire in the NZB Ready To Run Trainers Series 1200 and Egmont Tyres 1600 respectively. “We have just been patient with Miss Pamella and given her a bit of time to mature,” Auret said. “She is lightly tried and has shown some promise. Derryaire is in the same boat, she has been pretty genuine all the way through.” View the full article

The Chris Nash-trained Ideas Man on the rails, with Sonja Logan in the saddle, holds off Tayarn Halter’s City Regal to win the Melanie Tyndall Memorial Handicap (1200m) at Fannie Bay on September 9. (Picture: Caroline Camilleri – Darwin Photography Professionals) The in-form Ideas Man will be attempting to make it four straight wins when he lines up in the 1100m Benchmark 75 feature at Darwin this Saturday. The six-year-old gelding, second in the $135,000 Palmerston Sprint (1200m) during the Darwin Cup Carnival in early August, had a brief spell before returning in September and winning three straight over the short course. While each win was achieved by a narrow margin, trainer Chris Nash is pleased to see the son of Brazen Beau racing with such zest. “Yeah, he’s going really well and he’s in great form,” he said. “Obviously, his grand final really was the Palmerston Sprint, where he ran as well as he could – he ran a bottler.” Ideas Man led most of the way in the Palmerston before succumbing to Dick Leech’s fast-finishing Early Crow in the final 200m. That was after coming 10th in the corresponding race the previous year. In his next start, over 1000m at Benchmark 76 level on September 2, he took a sit in third place before hitting the front in the home straight to overcome Star Magnum and Rising Sphere by 0.2 of a length. A week later, Ideas Man led from the start in the Melanie Tyndall Memorial Handicap (1200m) and hung on to edge out City Regal by 0.2 of a length. He got home by 0.8 of a length two weeks ago over 1200m against BM76 class, once again withstanding a late burst from City Regal. City Regal, Star Magnum and Rising Sphere, as well as Mr Cashman – third in the Palmerston – will serve it up to Ideas Man on Saturday, while Syncline, Bel’s Banner and Surreal Image must be respected. “He’s not completely one-dimensional, but he’s definitely a better horse if he can lead and find the fence,” Nash said. Ideas Man posted two wins and a second before the Palmerston, but it was a similar case last year when he finished second in his first Top End start and then strung three straight wins together before capitulating behind Syncline in the NT’s feature race for the sprinters. Nash, who won the Palmerston in 2021 with Mayameen, is clearly enjoying the ride with Ideas Man, but stressed that the weather will play a key role in any future plans. “He’s a horse that doesn’t handle the heat and the humidity here very well,” the 34-year-old said. “Every run since the Palmerston potentially could have been his last, but luckily the weather has been quite mild and I’ve been able to just keep him ticking over and keep going and he hasn’t looked back. “We’re all starting to feel the effects of the build-up (to wet season) – it’s just starting to creep in. “I imagine he will start to feel that a bit himself over the coming weeks, which might mean that Saturday could be his last run this prep. “As long as he’s handling the weather, I have no intentions of stopping with him because he’s in such a good vein of form. “Once the wet season does fully kick in, he will go south for a spell.” The opposition on Saturday won’t differ that much, and although Nash has admiration for his rivals, it’s the 63.5kg he has to carry that is of more concern. “The weight is probably starting to catch up with him and he’s going to have to carry the full impost – we’re not claiming this time,” he said. “If there was a little asterisk as to why he might be vulnerable, that might be the reason, but other than that I couldn’t be happier with him and there’s no reason he shouldn’t win again.” Victorian apprentice Makisha Salter claimed 3kg when Ideas Man lumped 59.5kg last start, but visiting Victorian jockey Mark Pegus returns to the saddle on Saturday after relinquishing the ride to Sonja Logan following the Palmerston. More horse racing news View the full article

Horse Racing on Friday, October 6 will feature eight 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 Moonee Valley and Taree. Friday Racing Tips – October 6, 2023 Moonee Valley Racing Tips Taree Racing Tips Friday’s Best Racing Bets Of The Day – October 6, 2023 Place these horse racing bets in a multi for $70.48 odds return: Friday, October 6, 2023 Taree Race 1 – #4 Lizzie’s Pride Taree Race 3 – #4 Headley Grange Moonee Valley Race 5 – #7 Little Eagle Moonee Valley Race 7 – #5 Frilled | 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 6, 2023 check out our guide to the best online racing betting sites. More horse racing tips View the full article

Slow Down Andy (Nyquist), front-running winner of Saturday's GI Awesome Again S. at Santa Anita, will miss the GI Breeders' Cup Classic Nov. 4, according to a report in Daily Racing Form. Although he was sound following the Awesome Again, the 4-year-old came out of the race with some filling in his ankle and will get 60 days off. The Awesome Again was Slow Down Andy's first Grade I win and earned him a paid berth into the Classic as it was a “Win and You're In” race. He got a 101 Beyer Speed Figure for the effort. Trainer Doug O'Neill conditions Slow Down Andy for Reddam Racing, LLC. The team plans to bring the chestnut back for a 5-year-old campaign. The post Slow Down Andy Out of Breeders’ Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A dead horse was found Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Maryland's former Bowie Training Center, closed since 2015 and owned by 1/ST Racing. The horse was determined to be recently deceased and was in a remote area. The Paulick Report was the first with the story. 1/ST's CEO, Aidan Butler, released the following statement: “Horses are the center of the racing community. They are curious, beautiful animals and that someone, anyone, would treat a horse in this way defies comprehension. Everyone at our organization is simply sickened by this discovery. “As we work together with animal control in its investigation, we have also referred this matter to the local police, as such a heinous act should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Additionally, we are working with the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority and the Maryland Racing Commission so that any available sanctions are levied against the responsible party. “Through our own investigation, we have identified the horse–despite gruesome efforts made by these criminals to mask it–and are in the process of working with the other involved authorities to identify the current owner(s). Once they are identified, this individual or individuals will never step foot on a 1/ST RACING property, though hopefully that won't be possible as the owner(s) will be behind bars.” The post Deceased Horse Found at Bowie appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Leading GI Breeders' Cup Classic contender Arcangelo (Arrogate), winner of this summer's GI Belmont S. and GI Travers S., had his first work at Santa Anita Thursday, breezing five furlongs in 1:02.20 under exercise rider Robert Mallari. “We're just getting him used to the track,” trainer Jena Antonucci said. “There's plenty of time go fast.” Antonucci was on hand in California for the work from her stable in New York. She will be back in New York Friday morning, but will return to Santa Anita later this month and remain through the Breeders' Cup. The Classic will be contested Saturday, Nov. 4. Well-known private clocker Gary Young timed Arcangelo's work a bit quicker than the official time, getting him in 1:01.60 with a six-furlong gallop-out in 1:16.20. Fractions clocked by Young were :13.20 for the opening furlong, :25.4 for the first quarter, :37.60 for three furlongs, and :49.80 for the half. Arcangelo wore the same low-cut blinkers he has worn in recent races with Antonucci saying his equipment will not change for the Classic. “I think they've worked out well to this point,” Antonucci said. The post Arcangelo gets First Santa Anita Work Under his Belt appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Practical Move, sidelined since winning the Santa Anita Derby (G1) in April, is set to return at Santa Anita Park Oct. 6 in a competitive one-mile classified allowance for trainer Tim Yakteen.View the full article

When the GI American Pharoah S. even-money morning-line favorite and 'TDN Rising Star' Muth (Good Magic) brought a sale-topping $2 million at OBS March earlier this year, it wasn't exactly a surprise to see Saudi businessman Amr Zedan and Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert heading back to the Top Line Sales consignment for more. Fellow Top Line graduate and Zedan Racing Stables Inc. colorbearer 'TDN Rising Star' Arabian Knight (Uncle Mo) will line up next as one of the favorites in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic after posting a game wire-to-wire success over his elders in this summer's GI FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic S. at Del Mar. Arabian Knight topped last spring's OBS April sale (:9 4/5) at $2.3 million. 'TDN Rising Star' Princess Noor (Not This Time), heroine of the 2020 GI Del Mar Debutante S. while carrying Zedan's sky blue, red and white silks, commanded a sale-best $1.35-million pricetag at the COVID-19 postponed OBS April sale in 2020 after breezing a quarter for Jimbo and Torie Gladwell's operation in :20 1/5. She subsequently realized $2.9 million from Katsumi Yoshida while in foal to Into Mischief at the following year's Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Fall Mixed sale. “They're such a powerhouse team,” Torie Gladwell said. “It's like the dream team when you see them walking around. I have to give a lot of credit to (bloodstock agents) Donato Lanni and Gary Young. You just pray that they land on one of your horses. They know what they're doing, that's for sure. Princess Noor and Arabian Knight and now this one. Hopefully, he's as good as those other two and he gets a Grade I.” Torie & Jimbo Gladwell | Photos By Z Muth hails from the second crop of Hill 'n' Dale's promising young sire Good Magic, who, of course, is also responsible for this year's GI Kentucky Derby winner Mage. The first foal out of the winning Don Alberto homebred Hoppa (Uncle Mo), Muth brought $190,000 from the Gladwell family's pinhooking partnership out of the Hill 'n' Dale Sales Agency consignment on day seven of last year's Keeneland September sale. Don Alberto purchased Handoverthecat (Tale of the Cat), with Hoppa in utero, for $170,000 at the 2015 Keeneland November sale. Hoppa's yearling filly by Violence was purchased by Rigney Racing for $385,000 at Keeneland September. “When we bought him (as a yearling), he was pretty light on the page, but just a standout physical,” Gladwell said. “We gave quite a bit of money for him because at the time Good Magic was kind of on the bubble. We just liked the horse that much.” Muth was the talking horse on the grounds at OBS March after delivering a :9 3/5 bullet breeze and a much-discussed monster gallop out during the under-tack show. “We were behind on him going into the sale,” Gladwell said. “He had a little setback, so we actually had to stop on him. His prep at the sale was his first breeze back after coming off a little layoff and it was pretty spectacular. When he prepped we were like, 'ooh this is gonna be fun.'” She continued, “When he breezed we weren't ever thinking :9 3/5–that was a surprise–but we knew he was extremely fast because he was as fast on the farm all winter. And then his gallop out. He didn't just go the first eighth really fast, he went the whole three-eighths extremely fast.” Muth has also been extremely fast on the racetrack. A no-brainer 'Rising Star' following a spectacular 8 3/4-length debut score at Santa Anita June 18, Muth was second-best with a 93 Beyer Speed Figure behind his unbeaten stablemate and fellow 'TDN Rising Star' Prince of Monaco (Speightstown) in the six-furlong GIII Best Pal S. at Del Mar Aug. 13. A late scratch out of Saratoga's GI Hopeful S. on Labor Day, Muth makes his two-turn debut Saturday while facing seven rivals in the 1 1/16-mile American Pharoah, a 'Win and You're In' for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile. He has breezed four times since returning to the Golden State from upstate New York, including a sharp five-furlong drill in :59 1/5 (2/87) in Arcadia Oct. 2. Baffert has won the American Pharoah a record 11 times. How will Muth handled the added distance? “That's always a question,” Gladwell said. “When we're getting these horses ready for the 2-year-old sales, we don't really let them do too much on the farm because they're still so young. His three-eighths to half-mile gallop out at the sale was the most we ever really let these horses do before they move on to their trainer.” She concluded, “I think he's extremely talented. I'm hoping he can do it. We'll find out this weekend.” The post ‘Top’ of the Market: $2-Million OBS March Graduate Muth Headlines Saturday’s American Pharoah appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article