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Godolphin snapped up lot 96, a son of Dubawi (Ire) and the late blue hen Shastye (Ire) (Danehill), for 1 million gns to take the lead during Tuesday's session of Book 1 of the Tattersalls October Yearling Sale. Consigned by Newsells Park Stud, the bay is a half-brother to six winners anchored by multiple Group 1-winning Galileo (Ire) sires Japan (GB) and Mogul (GB). In addition, Shastye produced G2 Middleton S. heroine Secret Gesture (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), Group 3 winner Sir Isaac Newton (GB) (Galileo {Ire}), and the listed winner Maurus (GB) (Medicean {GB}), who was also placed at group level. This colt's second dam is the G2 Prix de Royallieu heroine Saganeca (Sagace {Fr}), who was also runner-up in the G1 Gran Premio di Milano. the last foal of wonder mare Shastye sells for 1million gns at the #tattsoctober Book 1! This colt is by Dubawi and is a half-brother to G1 winners Japan & Mogul. He has been bought by Godolphin and was consigned by @newsellspark. pic.twitter.com/I6caDzHHLs — TDN (@theTDN) October 3, 2023 The post Godolphin Pays 1 Million For A Dubawi Colt Out Of Shastye At Tattersalls appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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By Mike Love Castelo De Vide gave Makarewa trainer Earl Swain a decent thrill at Gore when he won the Gore Septic Tanks Services Mobile pace over 2200m last week. And it was an overdue second success for a horse that earlier in his career looked destined for big things. “It was a very good win,” says Swain of his 41st training success, “I’m very happy.” It was Castelo De Vide’s second victory in 13 starts and nearly three years after his first, an eight length victory at Addington on New Zealand Cup day for then trainer Darren Keast. On Thursday the five-year-old Bettors Delight gelding settled back from his second line draw for driver Nathan Williamson, before coming three and four wide from the 600m, outmuscling runner-up Huki Fella, to win by three quarters of a length. “I had him at the Wyndham workouts recently, and he came his last half in 55 seconds sitting parked. Then I gave him a few easy days and then off to the races. “We will look to go to Wyndham on the 12th for a juniors race and pick up a free win.” Swain purchased Castelo De Vide’s dam Maravo Cam (by Christian Cullen), with a Rock N Roll Heaven foal at foot off gavelhouse. After some research into the family he came across Castelo De Vide and noticed he was not currently registered to a trainer. “I gave Paul Renwick (previous owner) a call to see where he was at, and he said ‘funny you should call, we were just talking about what to do with him’ so I asked would you lease him to me?” After deliberating with his wife, they decided to take the horse, which Renwick agreed to. “They turned him out as a three-year-old after he hurt his tendon. So when he arrived he had a wee bump there. I started dressing his leg, but it didn’t seem to be helping it as much as I’d liked.” Swain spent much time rejuvenating the gelding’s tendon, and after some advice and research, found a poultice that has worked wonders. “I got something called ‘Runners Relief’ that Nathan (Williamson) has. Brilliant stuff. “The leg looks as good as new. Bump has gone. Hopefully he just stays sound.” Swain currently works a small team of two including Demi Darling, an American Ideal four-year-old mare, who he recently purchased off gavelhouse. “She’s working terrifically. She’ll line up at Wyndham too. I’ve also got two foals by Sky Major, out of Supreme Belle, who is also due to leave one by Lather Up.” Swain recently retired from his job at Fonterra in July. “I’m working harder now than I was before!” View the full article

Republican Party has been one of the big movers in the latest NZ Cup and Show week rankings. Not only did his win in Friday’s Group 2 Canterbury Classic at Addington seal him a place in the IRT New Zealand Cup it also saw his ranking climb seven places, from 12th to fifth. The Dalgety-trained pacer and champion driver Blair Orange made perfect use of the passing lane to head off Cup favourite Akuta and Macandrew Aviator. Macandrew Aviator’s third position also guaranteed him a spot in the Cup field at Addington on Tuesday, November 14. He climbs nine places in the rankings, from 17th to six. The top four rankings, headed by dual champion Copy That, remain the same, with 2020 New Zealand Cup winner Self Assured dropping two to seven. The rankings for country’s biggest trotting race the Renwick Farms Dominion three days later on Show Day, November 17 remain largely unchanged this week with Harold Smith improving three places to 15th after his second in the Brickworks Handicap Trot on Friday night. You can view them here View the full article

A A$2 million prize on offer and potentially a slightly easier race than one worth less money in Melbourne could see Hezashocka (NZ) (Shocking) head to the Hill Stakes at Rosehill. The Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr-trained galloper is entered for both the Hill Stakes (1900m) on Saturday along with the A$750,000 Turnbull Stakes (2000m) at Flemington. Hezashocka is number 21 in the entry order for the Hill Stakes and 26 in the Turnbull Stakes with each field having a field capacity of 14 and 16 runners respectively. Both fields can also carry a maximum of four emergencies. Price said the Hill Stakes was tempting while wet weather in Melbourne may way a change of thought. “He’ll be much better suited in the Hill Stakes as he will be down in grade and it’s worth A$2 million,” Price said. “He nearly won one of those races one day, but I don’t think he could win the Turnbull.” Hezashocka ran third in the Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington in March and likes the big roomy track whereas he was not at home at Caulfield when beating one runner to the line in the Naturalism Stakes (2000m) on September 23. “Last time he drew 16 and I think the horse gave up,” Price said. “We were going to go forward but everything pushed up inside him. He (Blake Shinn) took hold and he’s not a Caulfield horse. “He’s a big horse and he needs proper momentum all the time. He needs to build and build and build.” Price said a decision would need to be made as to which way they head by acceptance time on Wednesday as he is not keen on accepting for both the Hill Stakes and Turnbull Stakes. “The problem with accepting in both places is the big scratching fee,” Price said. “It could be $10,000 or $12,000 to scratch and I don’t feel comfortable about that for the owners. They get their bill and there might $10,000 on it for nothing. “The weather could influence us to run him here, but all that you need is a day or two of sunshine and the track will be a Good 4, so I’m pretty sure we’ll be going to Sydney.” View the full article

Scratches, vet lists, trainer records, and injection policies all topics of interest following the breakdown of New York Thunder.View the full article

Vin Cox will leave his role as managing director of Godolphin Australia and from mid-November will take up the position of general manager of Yulong Investments, an increasingly dominant owner-breeder and stallion operation. Cox has been with Godolphin since 2018, having previously spent seven years at the helm of Magic Millions. Yuesheng Zhang, owner of Yulong Investments, said, “Vin's impeccable track record and vast experience in bloodstock make him an invaluable addition to lead Yulong. We are excited about the new chapter this heralds for our operations. Together, we aim to solidify our position as a leading player in the global industry.” Cox added, “My time at Godolphin was marked by remarkable memories and the wonderful team I had the privilege to work with. “I am eagerly looking forward to this new journey with Yulong and Mr. Zhang, who has showcased unparalleled passion and vision for the bloodstock industry. This role presents a unique opportunity to combine my expertise and enthusiasm in contributing to the ongoing development of Yulong into a globally renowned brand.” An interview with Vin Cox will be included in tonight's edition, courtesy of TTR AusNZ. The post Vin Cox Joins Yulong Investments appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Australian jockey combines with Danny Shum’s progressive galloper for the first time at Happy Valley on Wednesday nightView the full article

Jockey chases his third win of the season aboard Francis Lui-trained hat-trick seeker at Happy Valley on Wednesday nightView the full article

A pair of Te Akau Racing fillies will be vying to keep their Gr.1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) hopes alive when they step out this week. Last start runner-up She Turns Heads will attempt to go one better when she heads to Tauranga on Wednesday to contest the Entain – NZB Insurance Pearl Series Race (1200m). The daughter of Headwater impressed as a juvenile, placing in four of her five starts, including the Gr.3 Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) in February. Trainers Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson have been pleased with the way she has returned and are hoping she can break through for her maiden win this week. “She Turns Heads will be a really nice chance on Wednesday. She has got a really nice gate (1) and I thought her first-up run was good,” Bergerson said. “She is a rough chance of making it to the Guineas, we will just have to see how she goes on Wednesday. Hopefully the track improves a bit.” Stablemate Superbly Written scored her maiden victory over 1300m at Taupo last month, after placing on debut at the same track a month prior. She will step up to 1400m at her home track of Matamata on Saturday where a trip south will be on the line. “I am looking forward to seeing if she can step up from her maiden win. She is going to race at Matamata in either the three-year-old 1400m or 65 1400m,” Bergerson said. “She looks a nice horse going forward and she is still a chance of getting to the 1000 Guineas. Hopefully she runs well on Saturday and we can make a plan from there.” The tangerine army will once again have strong representation throughout the country this week, including at Matamata on Saturday where they will be represented in the Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup (1600m) by Belle Of The Ball. Her task in her home feature has become harder with the inclusion of Group One winners Legarto and La Crique following their scratchings from last Saturday’s Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m). “She is going along well. She was a touch disappointing at Tauranga, but up to the 1600m should suit,” Bergerson said. “Unfortunately, I think it is going to come up really strong now with Legarto there, which makes it pretty tough.” The stable will also be showcasing the talents of their younger racing team, with two-year-old gelding Cognoscenti set to make his debut in the Evergreen Plumbing & M J Concept 950 at Hawera on Saturday. “It will be exciting to see Cognoscenti head to Hawera for the two-year-old race on Saturday,” Bergerson said. “He is an interesting runner and I think he will present a really nice chance. He does everything well here at home, so I am looking forward to kicking him off.” View the full article

The Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dream is over this year for the connections of Sharp ‘N’ Smart (NZ) (Redwood). The reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year has been ruled out for the remainder of the spring after a veterinary examination revealed he has a viral infection. The Graeme and Debbie Rogerson-trained gelding put in an uncharacteristically poor showing when last in Saturday’s Gr.1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings, with Monday’s blood work revealing the reason why. “He has got a viral blood disorder,” Graeme Rogerson said. “His work was enormous last Tuesday and whether it was the (heavy) track and everything all added up, but he was fully vetted yesterday which revealed a viral infection. “He hasn’t got a bacterial infection, he has a viral one, so we are treating him. We are going to do another blood in 12 days’ time and that will say what we do with him this time in. “The horse comes first and all the owners are right behind us.” As a result, Sharp ‘N’ Smart has been ruled out of his immediate targets, including the Gr.1 Livamol Classic (2040m), Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m), and Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). While his Australasian hopes have been dashed this spring, Rogerson is holding out hope that they may still get to Hong Kong in December with his charge, but said they have a plan b up their sleeve if that doesn’t eventuate. “He is out of the Cox Plate and Melbourne Cup. He is certainly a good horse, but he has got his life ahead of him, and we have got to put the horse first, that’s the main thing,” he said. “He has been inoculated for Hong Kong, but we will see what happens. We will see whether he gets there or whether he races in the autumn and goes up there for the Queen Elizabeth (Gr.1, 2000m) in April.” In stark contrast, Rogerson was rapt with stablemate Solidify’s runner-up performance in Saturday’s Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m) and is looking forward to heading south to tackle the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month with the colt. “I am very happy with him,” Rogerson said. “He changed stride in the heavy ground but he wants a mile. His run was very good and he is learning all of the time, he doesn’t have to improve much. “He is going to run in the Sarten (Gr.2, 1400m) at Te Rapa and then he is going to Christchurch for the 2000 Guineas. “I will then put him away and I think he is a Derby horse in the making.” View the full article

There were few smiles bigger than Danika Wilson’s at Riccarton last Saturday after the apprentice jockey recorded her first win aboard The Buffer (NZ) (Reliable Man) in the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile Trial (1400m). It was the 21-year-old’s eighth raceday ride and she said she had a feeling prior to the race that she would be saluting the judge for the first time upon her return. “I felt a bit nervous on Friday night and Saturday morning, and I hadn’t felt nervous for any of my previous seven rides or trials rides,” Wilson said. “I usually send my rides to all of my family members, but I hadn’t done that this time, I just sent them to my mum. “Going into the race I thought ‘I am going to win this’. I said to Krystal (Williams, co-trainer) right before she let me go, ‘I am going to win this, I am hungry for it’. “I couldn’t believe it when I won, I was absolutely stoked. I started crying as soon as I past the post.” While Wilson felt an immense sense of pride and joy following the win, she also felt vindicated, having proven her doubters wrong. At 1.72cm tall, Wilson doesn’t fit the traditional mould of a jockey and has been reminded of this in her career pursuit. While more fragile minds would have listened to the cynics, Wilson’s steely resolve urged her to continue on her chosen path. “A lot of people said to me ‘you don’t want to be a jockey’. Everyone doubted me because of my height and weight, so it is just so rewarding to get that win,” she said. “I think that’s what made me want to become a jockey, because that is my personality. “I have always walked around heavier than most, but I found things that worked well for me. I know what I am eating, I eat healthy and clean. “If I am not riding on raceday then I am in the gym, and if I am not in the gym, I am running between 5-15km, or out for a hike up the Port Hills.” Wilson said she also took inspiration from taller jockeys abroad. “I think seeing the guys over in Aussie that are so tall is what gave me the drive to want to be a jockey,” she said. “All of the girls are very small, but seeing the guys who are tall, that made me want to do it because in general, a guy is usually heavier than a female. I saw them and I thought I could do it.” Wilson’s weight hasn’t been the only obstacle she has had to overcome, having badly broken her finger earlier this year, but she once again defied the odds. “I broke my finger in February and they (doctors) said that I couldn’t ride for three months and they were looking to operate on my finger,” she said. “I was back riding at the track three days later and did everything possible not to have surgery. My finger is a little bit bent now, but it is alright because I didn’t have to have surgery.” While Wilson has always loved horses, she wasn’t born into a racing family and only entered the industry by chance when scrolling through social media looking for a job. “I have been riding since I was four-years-old, but not competitively, I wasn’t a pony club girl or a show girl. I just had the odd hack on the family farm,” she said. “I got my first stable job just over two years ago in Timaru. I was just scrolling through Facebook and wanted a horse job because I missed the horses. “I started with Bruce Tapper as a stablehand and a week later he had me in the round pen on one of the racehorses and then said ‘okay, we’ll put your license through and you can be a trackwork rider’, and it has all gone from there. “I remember my first day going around the track, I did two rounds of the track and I was knackered. “I absolutely fell in with it from there – I love the adrenaline, I love the fast pace, and I absolutely love the horses.” Wilson enjoyed her time at Tapper’s but felt she needed to move to Christchurch to further her riding career. “I worked for the Tappers and Stewarts in Timaru and then I came to Christchurch and worked for Lance Robinson, and I absolutely love it there,” she said. “I then went to Terri Rae’s for a little bit as well and I learnt so much at Terri’s. Her horses always look amazing and she does a very good job with her horses.” “After Terri’s I came to Krystal (Williams, who trains in partnership with Ken Rae) and she has been like a mum to me. It is the family environment that I needed. “I didn’t grow up in racing and I don’t have family here in Christchurch. Krystal has not only taken me on as an apprentice, but she has made me family as well. That has helped me so much. “They have got some very nice horses and some very nice young horses coming through as well. “We have got 25 horses down here at the Burnham stable, so I am kept very busy, which I love. They are very good trainers.” Inspired by her first win, Wilson said she wants to make a real go of riding as a career and has already pencilled in some goals she would like to achieve before season’s end. “I have a goal to get 10 wins by Christmas, and getting a ride in a stakes race would be huge for me,” she said. “By the end of the season I’d ideally like to a two-kilo claimer and to hopefully go up north next winter and potentially base myself at the Ruakaka stable for the winter.” View the full article

Andrew Forsman took home Group One spoils on a rain-affected track at Hastings last weekend with Mustang Valley (NZ) (Vanbrugh), but the Cambridge trainer is hoping for a better surface in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday for his promising fillies. Forsman will present in-form three-year-old pairing of Satin Doll (Dissident) and Mary Shan (NZ) (Almanzor) at the Tauranga meeting, with both searching for their maiden victory in the Gartshore Construction Maiden 3YO (1300m). A daughter of Almanzor, Mary Shan has impressed in her two career starts, finishing a stylish third on debut behind Lupo Solitario (NZ) (Satono Aladdin), and came from last to storm home into second last start. The filly has received a favourable barrier draw (2) in the age-group event, with Forsman likely opting for this race over the Owens ISF Maiden 1400. “Mary Shan will probably be in the 3YO race as she’s drawn a bit better, she’s trialled well on rain-affected going and we’re hoping it does improve a little bit so she might be better off in that race,” Forsman said. Joining the stablemate is Dissident filly Satin Doll, who recorded two third placings on the Cambridge all-weather surface before Forsman held off starting her on heavy surfaces and won’t be changing his tactics if the Tauranga track remains a Heavy10. “She would only run if the track improved a lot but she has drawn a little bit awkwardly in that field,” he said. Both of Forsman’s fillies hold early nominations for the Gr.1 Barneswood Farm 1000 Guineas (1600m) in six weeks’ time, alongside stablemates Aprilia (NZ) (US Navy Flag), Ethereal Star (Snitzel) and Eloise (NZ) (Iffraaj). Forsman hopes a step up in distance will suit four-year-old Light of Plutus (NZ) (Savabeel) when he contests the Super Liquor Greerton 2100m, while Imarichgirl (NZ) (Mongolian Khan) comes off a luckless third last start at Tauranga to be a key chance in the Vosper Property Management 1600m. “He’s (Light of Plutus) been knocking on the door, but he hasn’t won one yet, so hopefully with a couple of runs in this preparation he’s improved and ready for the middle distance,” Forsman said. “Imarichgirl was a little bit unlucky course and distance last Saturday, she faces a little bit of a quick back-up but she should improve again. “She was only second-up for that, third-up now with a good draw and a good rider on (Craig Grylls) so she should be hard to beat.” View the full article

Cambridge trainer Andrew Forsman. Photo: Trish Dunell Andrew Forsman took home Group One spoils on a rain-affected track at Hastings last weekend with Mustang Valley, but the Cambridge trainer is hoping for a better surface in the Bay of Plenty on Wednesday for his promising fillies. Forsman will present in-form three-year-old pairing of Satin Doll and Mary Shan at the Tauranga meeting, with both searching for their maiden victory. A daughter of Almanzor, Mary Shan has impressed in her two career starts, finishing a stylish third on debut behind Lupo Solitario, and came from last to storm home into second last start. The filly has received a favourable barrier draw (2) in the age-group event, with Forsman likely opting for this race. “Mary Shan will probably be in the 3YO race as she’s drawn a bit better, she’s trialled well on rain-affected going and we’re hoping it does improve a little bit so she might be better off in that race,” Forsman said. Joining the stablemate is Dissident filly Satin Doll, who recorded two third placings on the Cambridge all-weather surface before Forsman held off starting her on heavy surfaces and won’t be changing his tactics if the Tauranga track remains a Heavy 10. “She would only run if the track improved a lot but she has drawn a little bit awkwardly in that field,” he said. Both of Forsman’s fillies hold early nominations for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in six weeks’ time, alongside stablemates Aprilia, Ethereal Star and Eloise. Forsman hopes a step up in distance will suit four-year-old Light of Plutus, while Imarichgirl comes off a luckless third last start at Tauranga to be a key chance. “He’s (Light of Plutus) been knocking on the door, but he hasn’t won one yet, so hopefully with a couple of runs in this preparation he’s improved and ready for the middle distance,” Forsman said. “Imarichgirl was a little bit unlucky course and distance last Saturday, she faces a little bit of a quick back-up but she should improve again. “She was only second-up for that, third-up now with a good draw and a good rider on (Craig Grylls) so she should be hard to beat.” More horse racing news View the full article

Te Akau Racing co-trainer Sam Bergerson. Photo: Trish Dunell Te Akau Racing’s fillies are gearing up to maintain their aspirations for the Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in upcoming races. She Turns Heads, a last-start runner-up, will aim to go one better at Tauranga on Wednesday. Trained by Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson, the Headwater filly displayed promise as a juvenile with notable placings in four out of five starts, including the Group 3 Taranaki 2YO Classic (1200m) in February. “She Turns Heads will be a really nice chance on Wednesday,” said co-trainer Sam Bergerson. She has got a really nice gate (1) and I thought her first-up run was good.” Superbly Written, another Te Akau Racing filly, secured her maiden victory over 1300m at Taupo last month. She is set to step up to 1400m at Matamata on Saturday, where a potential journey south for the 1000 Guineas will be on the line. “She looks a nice horse going forward, and she is still a chance of getting to the 1000 Guineas,” explained Bergerson. Te Akau Racing will also be well-represented in the Listed Matamata Cup (1600m) at Matamata on Saturday, featuring Belle Of The Ball. However, the task has become more challenging with the inclusion of Group One winners Legarto and La Crique. “Unfortunately, I think it is going to come up really strong now with Legarto there, which makes it pretty tough.” In addition to the fillies, Te Akau Racing’s younger racing team will be in the spotlight. Two-year-old gelding Cognoscenti is set to make his debut at Hawera on Saturday. Bergerson expressed excitement, stating, “It will be exciting to see Cognoscenti head to Hawera for the two-year-old race on Saturday. He is an interesting runner, and I think he will present a really nice chance.” More horse racing news View the full article

What Gosford Races Where The Entertainment Grounds – 4 Racecourse Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250 When Thursday, October 5, 2023 First Race 1:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble NSW racing continues at Gosford on Thursday afternoon with a competitive eight-race program set down for decision. The rail is out +3m for the meeting, and with a sprinkling of rain expected on Wednesday evening, we could awaken to a Soft 5 track. The first race is scheduled for 1:15pm AEDT. Best Bet: Rhettara We were impressed with the winning return of Rhettara at Hawkesbury on September 21, when she scored despite a horrid run in transit. The James Cummings-trained mare sat three wide with no cover for the duration of the 1000m journey and still produced a stunning turn-of-foot to clear out by 1.6 lengths. The four-year-old should have no issues getting to the 1100m for the first time, and with Zac Lloyd in the saddle again, Rhettara can make it back-to-back wins heading into BM64 company. Best Bet Race 6 – #3 Rhettara (5) 4yo Mare | T: James Cummings | J: Zac Lloyd (59.5kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best: Blackcomb Blackcomb will be having her third start since arriving at the Kris Lees barn, and she might have been searching for her third win in a row had she not bombed the start at Warwick Farm on September 20. The daughter of Vancouver was still brave to chase on a three-wide line, only defeated by less than a length. Dylan Gibbons has the job of getting the mare to leave the stalls evenly, and if she does, Blackcomb is the one to beat. Next Best Race 8 – #2 Blackcomb (6) 5yo Mare | T: Kris Lees | J: Dylan Gibbons (59kg) Bet with Neds Next Best Again: Highborn Harry Highborn Harry was a shade disappointing first-up at Warwick Farm on September 20. The Harry Angel gelding got back to the rear of the field over a trip short of his best, and it was near-impossible to make significant ground on the leaders that day. He never shirked the task, though, still closing the margin on some ultra-talented opposition. This contest looks much easier, and despite the awkward draw in gate eight, we expect a much better performance by the David Payne-trained galloper. Next Best Again Race 2 – #3 Highborn Harry (8) 3yo Gelding | T: David Payne | J: Keagan Latham (57.5kg) Bet with Betfair Thursday quaddie tips for Gosford races Gosford quadrella selections Thursday, October 5, 2023 3-4-5-6-13 3-4-6 4-6-8 2-5 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

Sharp ‘N’ Smart has been ruled out for the remainder of the spring. Photo: Trish Dunell Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s aspirations for the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) have been dashed this year due to a viral infection, as revealed by a recent veterinary examination. The New Zealand Horse of the Year, trained by Graeme and Debbie Rogerson, displayed an uncharacteristically poor performance in the Group 1 Arrowfield Stud Plate (1600m) at Hastings. “He has got a viral blood disorder,” reported Graeme Rogerson. “His work was enormous last Tuesday, and whether it was the (heavy) track and everything all added up, but he was fully vetted yesterday which revealed a viral infection.” The focus is now on treating Sharp ‘N’ Smart, and a follow-up blood test in 12 days will determine the next steps. Sharp ‘N’ Smart’s withdrawal from immediate targets includes prestigious races such as the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m), Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m), and the pinnacle Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m). Despite the setback, there is a glimmer of hope for a potential Hong Kong campaign in December, provided the recovery progresses as expected. “The horse comes first, and all the owners are right behind us,” emphasised Rogerson. “He is certainly a good horse, but he has got his life ahead of him, and we have got to put the horse first, that’s the main thing.” On a positive note, stablemate Solidify delivered a commendable runner-up performance in the Group 2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), earning praise from Rogerson. Solidify is now set to take on the challenge of the Group 1 New Zealand 2000 Guineas (1600m) at Riccarton next month. “His run was very good, and he is learning all of the time. “He is going to run in the Sarten (Group 2, 1400m) at Te Rapa and then he is going to Christchurch for the 2000 Guineas. I will then put him away, and I think he is a Derby horse in the making.” More horse racing news View the full article

Last weekend was stacked with Group racing, kicking off with Moir Stakes Night at Moonee Valley on Friday, continuing at Randwick with Epsom Handicap Day, and wrapping up with the Sandown Stakes meeting in Melbourne on Sunday. In this week’s edition of the Follow Files, we have picked out three runners that appear ready to win at their next start. Moonee Valley Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 2: 3YO Colts & Geldings Plate (1200m) | Time: 1:10.12 Horse to follow: Brave Mead (2nd) After performing admirably behind Steparty in the Listed McKenzie Stakes at Moonee Valley first-up, Brave Mead from the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace stable went into his next run as a well-backed favourite last Friday night. However, when Mark Zahra couldn’t cross from a wide barrier and find the lead, the race began to unravel for the three-year-old colt. This son of Brave Smash was made to travel four wide from the 600m mark, while the winner, Maharba, received the perfect run on the inside. When to bet: Brave Mead is already nominated for the Group 2 Callander-Presnell over 1600m on October 28; however, you would expect the Maher & Eustace stable to give him another run in between at 1400m. If he can find a three-year-old contest over 1400m on a big track, he will be a very nice bet. Race 7: Group 1 Moir Stakes (1000m) | Time: 0:56.47 Horse to follow: The Inferno (4th) Prior to the Group 1 Moir Stakes, trainer Cliff Brown said he felt like he had The Inferno back near his best this campaign, and after a good fourth behind Imperatriz in the feature at The Valley, it appears he may be right. This seven-year-old gelding ran the second-fastest last 600m, 400m and 200m sectionals, with only Imperatriz running faster times. Considering he was first-up on Friday and most of his rivals had the benefit of a run under their belt, this son of Holy Roman Emperor will be very hard to beat over 1200m next start. When to bet: Brown will be excited to get The Inferno up to 1200m, and if he chooses to go to a bigger track, he should get a very good chance to return to the winner’s circle. Randwick Track rating: Good 4 Rail position: True entire circuit Race 8: Group 1 Epsom Handicap (1600m) | Time: 1:09.46 Horse to follow: Kovalica (2nd) Queensland Derby winner Kovalica proved that 1300m was way too short for him first-up in the Theo Marks Stakes, but once he stepped up to 1600m in the Group 1 Epsom Handicap, the son of Ocean Park showed just how good he is. This four-year-old gelding was strung up in traffic on the home turn, but once Joao Moreira got his mount into clear air, Kovalica exploded with a blistering turn of foot to flash home down the outside. Even though he finished second to his stablemate Rediener in a photo finish, this guy showed he is ready to go next start over further. When to bet: The Chris Waller-trained galloper holds a nomination in each of the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup, so it appears that he is destined to make his way down to Victoria for his next start. The Group 1 Might And Power Stakes over 2000m at Caulfield on October 14 looks like the ideal race for Kovalica to record his first win as a four-year-old. Latest horse racing tips View the full article

Odds Bookmakers News Field Past Winners Edward Manifold Stakes Group Two Betting Guide Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023 Location: Flemington Racecourse – Melbourne, Victoria Prize Money: $300,000 Distance: 1600m The Edward Manifold Stakes, a Group 2 race held at Flemington by the Victoria Racing Club, puts three-year-old fillies to the test under set weight conditions. Established in 1932, the Edward Manifold Stakes is run over 1600m. Named in honour of a dedicated committee member from the VRC, the Edward Manifold Stakes earned its Group 2 status in 1979. The Freedman family has experienced a remarkable streak of success in this event, with a series of victories spanning 14 years. Notable fillies like Serenade Rose, Alinghi, Special Harmony, Ugachaka, Rose Of Danehill, and Azzurro made their mark, while Anthony and Sam Freedman rekindled the glory with Elusive Express in 2021. Over the past four decades, a select group of fillies achieved the impressive feat of claiming victory in both the Edward Manifold Stakes and the Group 1 VRC Oaks (2500m). Among these accomplished individuals are Mosheen, Serenade Rose, Special Harmony, Richfield Lady, Spirit Of Kingston, and Taj Eclipse. 2023 Edward Manifold Stakes Betting Odds 2023 Edward Manifold Stakes odds are currently unavailable, Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when Edward Manifold Stakes betting markets open. Best Edward Manifold Stakes bookmakers The Edward Manifold Stakes isn’t one of the star races of the spring carnival, so betting sites won’t open early all-in markets. Bookmakers will open markets for the Edward Manifold throughout the week of the race, or even slightly earlier depending on the betting site you are investigating. All of our top racing betting apps offer betting on the Edward Manifold Stakes and bookmaker bonuses will also be available in the days leading up to the race. Sport Table Latest Edward Manifold Stakes News She’s Licketysplit Thousand Guineas bound after Flemington win Australia horse racing news 1 year ago Following an impressive win in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington, the Andrew Forsman-trained She’s Licketysplit is now … Read More Edward Manifold Stakes 2020 betting tips, odds & form Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago As ever, an open market greets us for the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes for 3YO fillies over the Flemington … Read More Moonlight Maid gives Freedman stakes win Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Young Ballarat trainer Mitchell Freedman has claimed his first stakes win with Moonlight Maid taking out the Group Two Edward … Read More ALL Edward Manifold Stakes news 2023 Edward Manifold Stakes Final Field Horsebetting.com.au will update this page when the 2023 Edward Manifold Stakes field is released. Previous Edward Manifold Stakes Field 2022 Edward Manifold Stakes field No. Silks Horse Trainer Jockey Barrier Weight 1 She’s Licketysplit Andrew Forsman Damian Lane 8 56kg 2 Sumatra James Cummings Damien Oliver 11 56kg 3 Do It La Peter Moody Luke Nolen 10 56kg 4 Moko Anthony & Sam Freedman Jamie Kah 5 56kg 5 Anphina Andrew Bobbin Linda Meech 13 56kg 6 Vagrant Mitchell Freedman John Allen 14 56kg 7 Street Delight Symon Wilde Michael Dee 3 56kg 8 Typhoon Titmus Robbie Griffiths & Mathew de Kock Jye McNeil 2 56kg 9 Celestial Spirit Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Jordan Childs 12 56kg 10 Tajneed Peter & Paul Snowden Joshua Parr 7 56kg 11 Starianne Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young N/A 4 56kg 12 As Time Goes By Anthony & Sam Freedman Ben Melham 1 56kg 13 Foxy Cleopatra Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young Blake Shinn 9 56kg 14 Whispering Lady Mark & Levi Kavanagh Craig Williams 6 56kg 2022 Edward Manifold Stakes result 1st – She’s Licketysplit ($3.10) 2nd – Typhoon Titmus ($2.40) 3rd – Tajneed ($2.90) Recent Edward Manifold Stakes winners 2022: She’s Licketysplit proves a class above She’s Licketysplit ($3.10) has proved far too good for her rivals in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington, with Typhoon Titmus ($7) and Tajneed ($9.50) filling the placings, but never really threatening the Andrew Forsman-trained winner. It was an on-pace dominated affair, with the three of the first four out coming from the first four in running throughout the 1600m event. Celestial Spirit was a sole-leader who ran at an even pace, with Do It La and Tajneed sitting just off the leader with the eventual winner a couple of lengths off those two, before launching home turn and going straight past all three of them. 2021: Elusive Express salutes for favourite backers Elusive Express, the Kiwi import backed as if unbeatable and lived up to the punters confidence with a triumph in the Group 2 Edward Manifold Stakes. This daughter of Jakkalberry had already drawn attention by securing third place in her recent outing at the Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m). Guided impeccably by Jye McNeil in the prestigious Flemington Group 2 event, Elusive Express positioned herself just off the pace before making a decisive move. Despite her limited race experience, the filly displayed remarkable strength as she powered through the finish line and looks destined for bigger and better things. 2020: Thermosphere scorches rivals Godolphin’s remarkable three-year-old, Thermosphere ($3.60), displayed superiority over the rest of the Edward Manifold Stakes field. Despite a slight drift in betting, the daughter of Exosphere showcased why she was enlisted as favourite as she raced expertly under the guidance of jockey Damian Lane. With a full field of 16 contenders, Lane faced a challenging three-wide position around the home turn. However, he skilfully utilised this position to his advantage during the final furlong. This strategic move allowed Thermosphere to maintain her lead and fend off the valiant efforts of Starelle ($26) and Chica Fuerte ($8.50) in an intense sprint to the finish line. 2019: Moonlight Maid causes upset Moonlight Maid has provided trainer Mitchell Freedman an early a career highlight with her last-to-first victory in the Edward Manifold Stakes at Flemington. Ridden by Ben Melham, Moonlight Maid ($41) powered home down the centre of the track to win Saturday’s Group Two race from Fascino ($19) with the $2.90 favourite Miami Bound in third place. Freedman, 30, has been training in his own right for six years after being a one-time foreman for disqualified trainer Darren Weir at Warrnambool. Edward Manifold Stakes winners Edward Manifold Stakes Past Winners Year Horse Jockey Trainer 2022 She’s Licketysplit Damian Lane Andrew Forsman 2021 Elusive Express Jye McNeil Anthony & Sam Freedman 2020 Thermosphere Damian Lane James Cummings 2019 Moonlight Maid Ben Melham Mitchell Freedman 2018 Amphitrite Craig Williams Darren Weir 2017 Bring Me Roses Luke Currie Tony McEvoy 2016 Serenely Discreet Luke Nolen Phillip Stokes 2015 Badawiya Damien Oliver Mick Price 2014 Fontein Ruby Mark Zahra Robert Smerdon 2013 Se Sauver Damian Lane Matt Laurie 2012 Maybe Discreet Luke Nolen Phillip Stokes 2011 Mosheen Danny Nikolic Robert Smerdon 2010 Sistine Angel Craig Williams Andrew Noblet 2009 Majestic Music Claire Lindop Leon Macdonald 2008 Gallica Damien Oliver Mick Price 2007 El Daana Dwayne Dunn David Hayes 2006 She Will Be Loved Nash Rawiller Mathew Ellerton 2005 Serenade Rose Steven King Lee Freedman 2004 Alinghi Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 2003 Special Harmony Luke Currie Lee Freedman 2002 Coupe Vince Hall Mathew Ellerton 2001 Ugachaka Damien Oliver Lee Freedman 2000 So Gorgeous Nash Rawiller Dan O’Sullivan Edward Manifold Stakes winners pre-2000 Edward Manifold Stakes Past Winners Pre 2000 Year Horse 1999 My Sienna 1998 Inaflury 1997 Rose Of Danehill 1996 Ascorbic 1995 Rubidium 1994 Love Of Mary 1993 Brompton Cross 1992 Azzurro 1991 Richfield Lady 1990 Twiglet 1989 French Gypsy 1988 Riverina Charm 1987 Midnight Fever 1986 Society Bay 1985 Rebecca Gay 1984 Spirit Of Kingston 1983 Taj Eclipse 1982 Emancipation 1981 Darling Take Care 1980 Tynia 1979 Stage Hit 1978 Shannara 1977 Princess Talaria 1976 Snowmist 1975 Better Vain 1974 Rainburst 1973 Nandalie Lass 1972 Sabot 1971 Special Draw 1970 Dual Choice 1969 Gaelic Spirit 1968 Snowtop 1967 Chosen Lady 1966 Storm Queen 1965 Gipsy Queen 1964 Light Fingers 1963 Our Fun 1962 Arctic Star 1961 Indian Summer 1960 Lady Sybil 1959 Mintaway 1958 Wiggle 1957 Goldenway 1956 Bendrum 1955 Summersette 1954 Biff 1953 Roslyn 1952 Colinga 1951 Lady Havers 1950 Slick Chick 1949 Chicquita 1948 Siren Song 1947 Perm 1946 Joy Stream 1945 Norwich 1944 Delina 1943 Simmering 1942 Mermeran 1941 Primavera 1940 Tranquil Star 1939 Border Lass 1938 Lady Montague 1937 Ena 1936 Siren 1935 Bimilla 1934 Arachne 1933 Hap 1932 Dutchie View the full article

What Happy Valley Races Where Happy Valley Racecourse – Wong Nai Chung Rd, Happy Valley, Hong Kong When Wednesday, October 4, 2023 First Race 7:15pm HKT (10:15pm AEDT) Visit Dabble Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening for a competitive eight-race program under lights. The rail moves out to the C+3 position, meaning we’ll be favouring on-speed gallopers throughout the card. We should be racing on a genuine Good surface for the meeting, which is set to get underway at 7:15pm HKT (10:15pm AEDT) Best Bet: Sunny Baby Sunny Baby is set to line up for his second start this campaign in Class 5 company and did enough first-up to suggest he can better his runner-up effort at Sha Tin on September 17. Chiu Chow Brother made every post a winner on that occasion, leaving Sunny Baby chasing gamely from back in the field to finish less than a length away. The six-year-old is beautifully placed here by the David Hayes barn, and with Zac Purton electing to stick, a more positional steer from the Hong Kong champion jockey should have Sunny Baby finishing best. Best Bet Race 1 – #1 Sunny Baby (5) 6yo Gelding | T: David Hayes | J: Zac Purton (61kg) Bet with Bet365 Next Best: Denfield Denfield is his own worst enemy and proved it first-up when narrowly defeated on September 13 over the Happy Valley 1200m. He was beaten a length by Mega Bonus but simply should’ve won with any barrier manners. The four-year-old gelding sticks at the track and trip and gets Zac Purton for the first time, and we’re hoping the Australian hoop can get Denfield to jump better and allow him to utilise his stunning turn-of-foot to score. Next Best Race 6 – #1 Denfield (9) 4yo Gelding | T: Danny Shum | J: Zac Purton (61kg) Bet with Betfair Best Value: Red Elegance This progressive type from the Jamie Richards yard is set to resume from a 14-week spell. He’s only had four career starts, notching one victory, but doesn’t look far away from producing a new peak performance. The Toronado gelding has had two recent barrier trials at Conghua to get him up to the mark for this first-up assignment, and with the speed seemingly hot in this one, we expect Red Elegance to power over the top late. Best Value Race 5 – #8 Red Elegance (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Jamie Richards | J: Karis Teetan (55kg) Bet with Unibet Wednesday quaddie tips for Happy Valley races Happy Valley quadrella selections Wednesday, October 4, 2023 1-3-4-8 1-7 1-2-3-4-5 1-4-5-6-8-9-12 More horse racing tips View the full article

Race 5 AHD ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECT HAWKES BAY GUINEA S (G2) 1400m TOKYO TYCOON (O Bosson) – Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper advised Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, has now been sent for a spell. Race 7 ARROWFIELD STUD PLATE (G1) 1600m SHARP ‘N’ SMART (M McNab) – Co-trainer Mr. G Rogerson reported to Stewards, that on Monday 2 October SHARP ‘N’ SMART underwent a veterinary examination which included blood tests, with results showing the gelding to have a viral blood disorder. G Rogerson further advised the gelding will undergo further blood test in twelve days’ time. Stewards will follow up on the progress of SHARP ‘N’ SMART and the completion of the next lot of blood tests. The post Hawkes Bay Racing Inc, Saturday, 30 September 2023 appeared first on RIB. View the full article

“He's one of my all-time favorites,” said trainer Wesley Ward. “He was an awesome horse. Extremely talented, super quick, and agile: that was really his biggest attribute. When the first jump opened, he was explosive. He would open up effortlessly. He pulled the heart away from the other horses a little bit. “He was a joy to train, a highly intelligent horse. I really appreciated the time at the barn with him every day, because based on his accomplishments I knew that our time would be limited with him and he'd be highly sought after as a stallion. As beautiful as he is and as fast as he was, I knew the breeders would take to him.” The brilliantly fast Golden Pal stood his first season in 2023. Golden Pal (2018 bay horse, Uncle Mo–Lady Shipman, by Midshipman) Lifetime record: GISW-U.S., GSP-Eng, 13-8-2-0, $1,825,131 Breeders' Cup connections: B-Randall E. Lowe (FL); O-Ranlo Investments LLC (2020)/Westerberg, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael B. Tabor, and Derrick Smith (2021); T-Wesley A. Ward; J-Irad Ortiz, Jr. Current location: Coolmore America, Versailles, Ky. The post Catching Up with 2020 Juvenile Turf Sprint/2021 Turf Sprint Winner Golden Pal appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Cranbourne Races Where Cranbourne Turf Club – 50 Grant St, Cranbourne VIC 3977 When Wednesday, October 4, 2023 First Race 1pm AEDT Visit Dabble A rare Wednesday meeting at Cranbourne Turf Club greets us this week with an eight-race program set down for decision. With plenty of rain forecast for the region on Tuesday, it is unlikely that we remain on the Good 4 that the track has been rated at the time of acceptances. The rail sticks to the true position, with action set to get underway at 1pm AEDT. Best Bet at Cranbourne: Tidal Force Former New Zealand galloper Tidal Force makes his Australian debut in the opener at Cranbourne. Now with the Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young barn, the four-year-old gelding brings more than acceptable form to a midweek maiden and, with even luck, should be too good here. Blaike McDougall will have the son of Darci Brahma settled towards the rear of the field, and with a powerful motor under his bonnet, Tidal Force should be breaking maiden ranks at the first time of asking in Australia. Best Bet Race 1 – #6 Tidal Force (4) 4yo Gelding | T: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young | J: Blaike McDougall (59.5kg) +160 with Betfair Next Best at Cranbourne: Pickaxe With three minor placings to his name from four starts, Pickaxe looks to have struck a winnable 1400m maiden here. He had to work early to find the lead at Sandown last time out when finishing midfield, but his runs leading into that effort suggest he will take a power of beating on Wednesday. Jamie Kah will have him leading from barrier 12 upon settling, and with race fitness on his side, Pickaxe looks a great play. Next Best Race 3 – #5 Pickaxe (12) 4yo Gelding | T: Ciaron Maher & David Eustace | J: Jamie Kah (59.5kg) +120 with PendleburyBet Best Value at Cranbourne: Magnetic Prince Magnetic Prince got the chocolates at Mount Gambier as an odds-on favourite, and his efforts prior to that have him right in this 1400m BM64 affair. The six-year-old gelding hardly knows how to run a poor race, winning twice and placing one other time in six runs this campaign. He is aided by Luke Cartwright’s 3kg claim, which will only benefit his chances of running on from the rear of the field. The race looks perfectly set up for a backmarker to pounce, and we’re hoping it is Magnetic Prince who does just that. Best Value Race 7 – #2 Magnetic Prince (12) 6yo Gelding | T: Daniel Bowman | J: Luke Cartwright (a3) (63.5kg) +1000 with Dabble Wednesday quaddie tips for Cranbourne races Cranbourne quadrella selections Wednesday, October 4, 2023 2-3-4-5-7 2-3-5-7-8-9 2-6-10-11 3-6-7 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip More horse racing tips View the full article

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