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Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-pedigreed horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations features a high-class daughter of Starman. 4.46 Naas, Cond, €200,000, 2yo, 5f 205yT GREEN SENSE (IRE) (Starman {GB}) is in pole position for this valuable Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes, having captured the Prix Robert Papin in which Sunday's Cabourg winner Tadej was third. One of two in the race for Simon Munir and Isaac Souede, alongside fellow Joseph O'Brien trainee Green Soul (Ire) (Bated Breath {GB}), she probably has most to fear from Valmont's July Stakes third Jel Pepper (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}) from the Paul and Oliver Cole stable. The post Green Sense Poised for Ballyhane Pot appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Mythical showed that she’s the real deal at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 3, winning the $175,000 Adirondack Stakes (G3) by 3 1/4 lengths for her third victory in as many starts, all by open lengths. View the full article

A 'TDN Rising Star' who has not been seen in over year, Midland Money (Shancelot–Magnolias in Bloom, by Flatter) made a triumphant return to the races by clearing an allowance race at Saratoga on Sunday. Marked a 'Rising Star' after a debut win at Santa Anita in June of '24, the colt was bet down to be the 6-5 choice here. The Bob Baffert shipper came firing out of the gate and led up the backstretch. With some competition materializing around the far turn, the 3-year-old was one cool customer as he entered the lane in firm control. Midland Money got his picture taken by a comfortable margin. Aggelos the Great (City of Light) was the runner-up. The final running time was 1:09.83. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. Sales History: KEENOV '22 $40,000; KEESEP '23 $130,000; OBSMAR '24 $650,000. O-Edward A. Childs; B-Memory Lane Racing, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert. The post ‘TDN Rising Star’ Midland Money Returns A Winner At The Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What is the common denominator between the last three runnings of the second jewel of the U.S. Triple Crown and Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga Select Yearling Sale? When Journalism (Curlin) crossed the wire first in the GI Preakness Stakes last May, it marked the third consecutive year that a yearling sold at Fasig-Tipton's Saratoga venue brought home the blanket of Black-Eyed Susans. Beginning in 2023, National Treasure (Quality Road), a $500,000 Saratoga buy, won for trainer Bob Baffert and a partnership consisting of SF Racing, Starlight, Madaket Stables, Robert Masterson, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan. He Would add two more Grade Is to his repertoire the next season–the GI Pegasus World Cup Invitational and GI Metropolitan Handicap. In 2024, Seize the Grey (Arrogate) gave his Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas his seventh Preakness win and his 15th Classic victory overall. Campaigned by MyRacehorse, the $300,000 Saratoga yearling purchase also won the GI Pennsylvania Derby later that year. The most recent renewal of the Preakness was won by Journalism, who realized $825,000 at the 2023 Saratoga sale. The winner of the GI Santa Anita Derby, the bay returned to take the Preakness after finishing runner-up in the GI Kentucky Derby the following month. Most recently, the Michael McCarthy trainee won the GI Haskell Stakes for the partnership of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridledwood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Bob LaPenta, Elayne Stables Five, and the Coolmore partners. “We sell hopes and dreams,” said Fasig-Tipton's President and Chief Executive Officer Boyd Browning Jr. “Fortunately, we've had consignors support us in recent years with extremely high quality horses. Those yearlings have been bought by people who have very good racing programs and those horses have been able to achieve success on the racetrack. There is no better advertisement for a sale than the success of its sales graduates.” Case in point, Sierra Leone (Gun Runner), who realized $2.3 million at the 2022 renewal of the Saratoga sale, returned to the Spa this past weekend to take the GI Whitney Stakes for Peter Brant, the Coolmore partners and Brook Smith. Named last season's champion 3-year-old colt, Sierra Leone concluded his championship campaign with a victory in the GI Breeders' Cup Classic after being nosed out of a win in the Kentucky Derby earlier in the season. Journalism after the Haskell | Sarah Andrew Providing some sizzle to this year's sale, Denali Stud–acting as agent for breeder Don Alberto–features an Into Mischief sister to Journalism. Offered as Hip 165, the Mar. 28 foal is out of GSW and MGISP Mopotism (Uncle Mo), who recently died due to complications from colic. “Pedigree aside, her physical stands up as well,” said Denali's Conrad Bandoroff. “She is a lovely filly. She carries herself with a lot of class and has a lot of presence. She knows she's special.” Also on behalf of Don Alberto, Denali consigned Journalism at the Saratoga Sale two years ago. “Of course, her pedigree speaks for itself,” added Bandoroff. “She is a half to a Classic winner and to the only horse in America that has won three Grade Is this year.” And how does she stack up to her illustrious brother? “She is the female version of Journalism,” confirmed Bandoroff. “You do see a lot of Mopotism in her, a lot of the Uncle Mo. When you look at her, what's not to like?” Providing further luster to this year's catalog, Peter Blum Thoroughbreds offers Hip 10, a full-brother to National Treasure. The Jan. 19 foal, who is out of Treasure (Medaglia d'Oro), is consigned by agent Bridie Harrison, who also offered National Treasure at this venue in 2021. “We really liked National Treasure as a foal so we decided to breed the mare back to Quality Road and that turned out to be a good thing,” said Harrison. “We have the full brother in the same stall [National Treasure] was is when we brought him here.” Comparing the full brothers at the yearling stage in their development, Harrison explained, “They are very much alike. This colt might have a little longer neck, but they are very nice horses.” Continuing the Classic theme in Saratoga, Mill Ridge Sales consigns Hip 209, a filly by four-time Grade I scorer Life is Good. The Feb. 22 foal is out of Smart Shopping (Smart Strike), making her a half-sister to Seize the Grey. The Kentucky-bred filly was bred by Jamm. “The half siblings to Classic winners definitely add some excitement to the catalog,” said Browning. “It's also a reflection of the types of horses in the sale. It's a great attraction.” If a Classic filly is more your jam, a stop by the Gainesway consignment might be in order. The consignment offers Hip 200, a filly by Gun Runner, also the first foal out of GI Kentucky Oaks heroine Shedaresthedevil (Daredevil). Purchased for $5 million at Fasig-Tipton November in 2021 by a partnership consisting of Whisper Hill Farm, Flurry Racing and Qatar Racing, the three-time Grade I winner and earner of $2.7 million was bought outright by Mandy Pope for the same sum at the venue one year later. This year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga catalog also includes: Hip 12, a half-brother to GI Forego winner Mullikin (Violence). Consigned by Taylor Made Sales, the son of Liam's Map out of Tulira's Star (Congrats). Hip 29, a half-brother to dual Grade I winner Caravel (Mizzen Mast). Out of the Congrats mare Zeezee Zoomzoom, the Justify colt is offered by agent Hunter Valley Farm. Hip 173, a half-brother to last year's juvenile champion Citizen Bull (Into Mischief). By Mandaloun, the bay is out of unraced No Joke (Distorted Humor), a half-sister to Grade I winner Moonshine Memories (Malibu Moon). Taylor Made Sales consigns the Mar. 3 foal. Hip 102, a Flightline filly who is a half to two-time Grade I winning juvenile Cave Rock (Arrogate). The daughter of GSW Georgie's Angel (Bellamy Road) is consigned by Eaton Sales. Hip 117, a colt out of Hoppa (Uncle Mo), who is a full-brother to last season's GI Arkansas Derby scorer Muth. Also by Good Magic, the May 23 foal is offered by Gainseway, acting on behalf of breeder Don Alberto. Given the economic play at the earlier sales in the calendar, Browning believes that the trend will continue at the halfway point of the sales season. “All of our markets are inter-related,” explained Browning. “The 2-year-old sales were solid, and strong for the quality offerings. The July Sale was also solid, strong particularly for quality offerings. The Horses of Racing Age Sale in July, falls in line with the others. People want good horses, that's the bottom line.” He added, “With what we've seen so far, it gives you confidence this week and heading through to the end of the year.” Could there be another Classic winner looming among the 2025 class of yearlings at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Paddocks? “Anybody that tells you they know which ones are going to be Classic winners are kidding themselves,” said Browning. “We had 2,500 yearlings nominated to our select sales process. We'll probably see 2,000 of those and we'll have three or four teams out at any point in time. We're fortunate that we have a fantastic group of horsemen and women out looking at horses.” “Our reputation and everything that we do, whether it's in July or the Saratoga New York-bred Sale, it's [based on] physical horses. People come to Fasig-Tipton and they are looking for athletic, strong, well-conformed and balanced type of horses. That's been our bread-and-butter for 30 years. We have the best buyers in the world here, so these horses have to be able to sustain the scrutiny. And you hope they have the pedigree to go along with them. So, when a man or woman come on these sales grounds as a buyer, they're thinking this can be their dream horse.” The post Classic Connections Abound at Fasig-Tipton’s Saratoga Sale appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Grade I winners Excellent Truth (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}) and Dynamic Pricing (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}) went out Sunday morning and worked five furlongs together over the Oklahoma turf training track as the former continues preparations for an expected tilt in the GI E. P. Taylor Stakes Aug. 16 at Woodbine.. With the turf training track listed as firm, the pair cleared the five panels in 1:02.13 and left their conditioner very happy with what he saw from them. “They did a little five-eighths on the turf, really outstanding,” trainer Chad Brown said. “Excellent Truth goes to the E.P. Taylor at Woodbine and Dynamic Pricing, I'm not sure yet. More of the same from Excellent Truth. She's been a very consistent horse.” Excellent Truth was last seen gutting out a game win in the GI Dunkin' Diana Stakes July 12 over MGISW She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) while Dynamic Pricing took home the hardware June 6 at Saratoga in the GI Just a Game Stakes. The post Excellent Truth, Dynamic Pricing Work Sunday Over Oklahoma Turf Training Track appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Saturday's racing action at Saratoga and across the country saw not only an eye-catching number of new 'TDN Rising Stars' (the final tally stopping on five), but also current members of the club securing sensational victories against salty competition. With the runners emerging from their efforts with positive prognoses, their connections are now looking ahead. Of the established 'Rising Stars', GII Saratoga Special victor Ewing (Knicks Go) returned from that win in fine form and will now be tasked with stretching his abilities out. The Mark Casse trainee was one of seven winners for the Hall of Famer in the U.S. and in Canada on Saturday and is being targeted for the GIII Iroquois Stakes in September at Churchill Downs. “He came back great,” said Casse's assistant Shane Tripp. “We're excited about him. He ate everything last night and jogged good on the road.” “We're really pleased with his performance. He broke a step slow and that was a good horse he beat ['Rising Star' Obliteration]. It was good race riding and exciting to see. What a day to display him. We're excited for the connections.” Tripp added that Ewing should relish added distance and that not getting rushed as he does in shorter races will only make things easier for the son of Knicks Go. “I think you'll see the best of him when he starts going longer.” On hand for Whitney Day was co-owner Griffin Johnson, who stuck around after the races for Sunday morning works on the Oklahoma training track. In addition to Ewing, the influencer is also involved with GISW Sandman (Tapit). “I was hollering and all these people were staring at us while we were cheering him on,” said Johnson, with a laugh. “Whenever I post videos like that, people want to know what's going on and it makes people want to experience it for themselves.” “Every day I wake up and I try to give people the real experience–yesterday was a good one.” Ewing (inside) denies Obliteration in the Saratoga Special | Sarah Andrew Ted Noffey Possible for Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Made a 'TDN Rising Star' after stopping the clock on his debut in a faster time than Ewing produced while winning the GII Saratoga Special, Spendthrift Farm's Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) is under consideration for the GI Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes Sept. 1 at The Spa. Awarded a 76 Beyer for the effort, the grey completed the trip in 1:17.56 while Ewing's contest was clocked in 1:18.03 two races later. He has since emerged in good form. “I think so, yes,” said Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher of the Hopeful. “I thought that was excellent–very good debut. He had been training well, and we were looking forward to a good effort.” “It was interesting to be faster than the stake. I thought he did everything the right way. He came out of it excellent.” Pletcher also offered an update on 'Rising Star' MGISW Fierceness (City of Light), who emerged from his fifth in the GI Whitney in good shape despite disappointing as the favorite. “He looked very good this morning,” said Pletcher. “I thought it was a bit of a rough trip. He got parked out pretty wide on both turns and didn't finish quite as well as we hoped.” Delightful Claire Thrills the Family, Next Target is a Work in Progress She came within a length of graduating at first asking in Kentucky, but it turned out a trip to Saratoga was what Delightful Claire (Thousand Words) needed for her moment in the sun, and she secured a seal of approval from the TDN in the process. In her 9 1/4-length masterclass against older runners, the 3-year-old was another maiden who stopped the timer in a faster effort than stakes competition later in the card. Running the seven-furlong maiden in 1:22.77, it was quicker than what GISW Kilwin (Twirling Candy) managed in the GI Test Stakes five races later–that final time being 1:23.10. Delightful Claire took home a 'Rising Star' rosette and a 95 Beyer figure for her romp. “It was a cool call. I like how he was counting it up,” said trainer Phil Bauer, with a laugh. “She always had a ton of ability, but I don't think you ever expect them to win like that. Yesterday was amazing with the crowd and the weather. Being in the business, it's exciting to see a town like this where people rally around it.” Named after one of owner Richard Rigney (of Rigney Racing)'s children, the connections reported the namesake was equally thrilled with the filly's performance. While the GIII Prioress Stakes Aug. 30 is the next sprint stakes option for sophomore fillies, Bauer expressed wanting to stretch out the daughter of Thousand Words, but didn't offer a target along that line of thought. “She's long, leggy and she has natural speed,” Bauer said. “We were talking this morning about what the next step is. She has such a big stride to her that I think more ground would be right up her alley. We didn't get going with her until three, but it seems like she has a bright future.” The post Saratoga Updates: Ewing to Stretch Out, Ted Noffey Likely for the Hopeful appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With some pep in her step once again, Mythical (St Patrick's Day–Lailoni, by Brethren) put her perfect two-for-two record to the test in the GIII Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga on Sunday and passed with flying colors. After successfuly taking on the boys in the Tremont Stakes last out, the 2-year-old was ready to do battle with a group of fillies as the 4-5 favorite this time around. Mythical rolled out of the gate and controlled the pace up the backstretch. Unable to be caught, the homebred made for home and at the wire collected her first higher level race. Meringue (Frosted) was the runner-up. The final running time was 1:17.20. Lifetime Record: 3-3-0-0. O/B-Arindel (FL); T-Jorge Delgado. MYTHICAL is now 3 for 3 as she wins the Grade 3 Adirondack Stakes with @JaramilloJockey aboard for trainer @RacingDelgado. pic.twitter.com/Vo4aVEDicL — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 3, 2025 The post Speedy Mythical A Fantastic Beast In Adirondack At Saratoga appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

2nd-Saratoga, $80,000, Msw, 8-3, 2yo, 5 1/2fT, 1:01.66, fm, 4 lengths. JOHNNY'S RED STORM (c, 2, Twirling Candy–Estoril, by Into Mischief) was unveiled for co-owner Rick Pitino's outfit as the 9-5 choice here. The favorite sprinted out of the blocks to a clear lead up the backstretch. Making every pole a winning one through the top of the lane, the 2-year-old donned cap and gown for the St. John's coach by four lengths to the good over Capanaparo (Caracaro). The winner's unraced dam–a half-sister to GSW Tide of the Sea (English Channel)–is responsible for a yearling filly by Know Agenda. A $140,000 buy for St. Elias Stable at the 2020 Keeneland November Sale while Momma Kim (Noble Mission) was in-utero, Estoril was not reported as bred for next spring. Johnny's Red Storm counts as his third dam MGISW Tates Creek (Rahy). Sales History: $60,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $44,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-John J. Cronin, Jr. and RAP Racing; B-St. Elias Stables, LLC (KY); T-George Weaver. JOHNNY'S RED STORM breaks his maiden impressively in the second race with @KendrickCarmou1 up for trainer George Weaver! @RealPitino @StJohnsRedStorm pic.twitter.com/bKchDMoDos — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 3, 2025 The post Twirling Candy Colt Johnny’s Red Storm Graduates For Coach Pitino At The Spa appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Some of the most highly anticipated races during the summer season are the 'baby' races during the boutique meetings at Saratoga and Del Mar and at Ellis Park, which attract its fair share of high-priced juveniles from a variety of top national outfits. Summer Breezes, sponsored by OBS Sales, highlights debuting and stakes-entered 2-year-olds at those meetings that have been sourced at the breeze-up sales earlier in the year, including links to their under-tack previews. Here are the horses entered for Monday at Ellis Park. Information compiled by Alan Carasso: Monday, August 4, 2025 Ellis 1, $44k, Moc, 2yo, (R), 7f, 12:50 p.m. Horse (Sire), Sale, Price ($), Breeze Chuck's Law (Tiz the Law), FTMMAY, 50,000, G C-Navas Equine, agent; B-CJ Stables Just Asap (Maxfield), OBSAPR, 50,000, :10 1/5 C-Eddie Woods, agent; B-Ironhorse Racing Stable, John Dowd, agt Ellis 6, $100k, 2yo, 1 1/16mT, 3:12 p.m. Politics (Tacitus), FTMMAY, 25,000, G C-Cortez Racing & Sales; B-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners The post Summer Breezes Sponsored By OBS: Monday, August 4, 2025 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Leaving it late to extend her unbeaten record on Sunday, the Wertheimers' Green Spirit (Kingman) was in front where it mattered at the death in Deauville's G3 Sky Sports Racing Prix Six Perfections. Successful twice at Saint-Cloud in May and June, the Christopher Head-trained homebred needed every yard of the seven-furlong trip to reel in the Albany third Balantina (Ten Sovereigns) but was favoured by the bob to register a short-head success as The Aga Khan Studs TDN Rising Star Narissa (Siyouni) finished 1 1/2 lengths away in third. (@maximeguyon_off – @HeadRacing1) préserve son invincibilité dans le Sky Sports Racing Prix Six Perfections – Fonds Européens de l'Élevage (Gr. 3). Christopher Head garde son titre dans cette épreuve qu'il avait enlevé en 2024 avec . pic.twitter.com/uKaHugLUMh — Equidia (@equidia) August 3, 2025 The post Kingman’s Daughter Green Spirit Still Unbeaten After Six Perfections Test appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

An entirely different proposition away from home soil, Wathnan Racing's Fallen Angel (Too Darn Hot) regained Danny Tudhope and her mojo on Sunday to pick up the winning thread again in Deauville's G1 Prix Rothschild. Benefitting from the reestablishment of a connection that had been ruptured after her success in the Irish 1,000 Guineas last May, the 10-1 shot outstayed the 8-5 favourite January (Kingman) to prevail by a head for a first success in these silks. Start Of Day (Night Of Thunder) was 1 1/2 lengths away in third. “Toughness is her strong point–I was a bit worried about the ground, but it had dried a bit and she handled it fine,” the winning rider said of the winner, who had also garnered the Moyglare Stud Stakes in Ireland as a two-year-old and had gone four starts winless since her Classic success. “She's been an absolute superstar for me and I'm grateful to be back on her. I have to thank Wathnan and the team at Karl Burke's.” Fallen Angel rallies gamely to land the Group One Prix Rothschild at Deauville! pic.twitter.com/QGAQmHCRnJ — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 3, 2025 The post Fallen Angel Finally Rewards Wathnan Investment In The Rothschild appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Gestut Ebbesloh's G3 Preis der Winterkonigin victrix Nicoreni (Brametot) finished second in both prior starts this term and she put her head in front where it mattered most and provided trainer Peter Schiergen with a fifth renewal of Sunday's G1 167th Henkel-Preis der Diana (German Oaks) at Dusseldorf. The 68-5 chance, runner-up in May's G3 Schwarzgold-Rennen and June's G3 Diana-Trial, tracked the leaders in sixth for most of this 11-furlong Classic. Bustled along with a quarter-mile remaining, she came under sterner urging thereafter and was driven out to deny long-time leader Innora (Lord Of England) by a half-length in a bunch finish. Nyra (Isfahan) kept on well in the closing stages and was a short-head back in third, while the international challengers Garden Of Eden (Saxon Warrior) and Spirited Style (Sea The Stars) where unable to land a telling blow and finished ninth and tenth, respectively. 167. Henkel-Preis der Diana – German Oaks (GR1) over 2200m at Duesseldorf 3yo fillies – Group Race – 500.000€ NICORENI by BRAMETOT INNORA by LORD OF ENGLAND NYRA by ISFAHAN Gestüt Ebbesloh Peter Schiergen Leon Wolff Gestüt Ebbesloh pic.twitter.com/Gbl1V2hWDs — Deutscher Galopp (@DeutscherGalopp) August 3, 2025 The post Ebbesloh Homebred Nicoreni Annexes Fifth Preis der Diana for Peter Schiergen appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Francis Graffard trainee Cankoura (Persian King) was last seen running third in June's G1 Prix de Diane and bounced back in style to register a first pattern-race triumph for her second-crop sire in Sunday's G3 Sky Sports Racing Prix de Psyche at Deauville. The 3-5 favourite was steadied off the tempo in sixth after an alert break from the outside stall. Stirred into action soon after turning for home, she quickened smartly to launch her challenge entering the final furlong and ran on strongly in the latter stages to comfortably outpoint Life Is Beautiful (Night Of Thunder) by 3/4-of-a-length. Zia Agnese (Romanised), carrying a three-pound penalty for her G3 Prix Cleopatre success, kept on well to finish a head adrift in third. Pedigree Notes Cankoura, who becomes the first pattern-race winner for her second crop sire, is the fifth of eight foals and one of four scorers out of dual Group 2-winning G1 Prix Vermeille second Candarliya (Dalakhani), herself a full-sister to Listed Prix Scaramouche victrix Canndera and a half to multiple stakes-winning GII Belmont Gold Cup Invitational, GIII Stars And Stripes Stakes and GIII Sycamore Stakes placegetter Canessar (Kendargent). The January-foaled homebred grey is a half-sister to G3 Prix de la Grotte victrix Candala (Frankel), the dual stakes-placed Carini (Siyouni), the hitherto unraced 2-year-old colt Candizal (Zarak), a yearling colt by Siyouni and a weanling filly by Baaeed. Cankoura wins the Group Three @SkySportsRacing Prix de Psyche at Deauville! The classy filly shows a good turn of foot to put the race to bed nicely for @GraffardRacing and @AgaKhanStuds! pic.twitter.com/FpCVmfirIN — At The Races (@AtTheRaces) August 3, 2025 The post Prix de Diane Third Cankoura Bounces Back in Style to Annex Deauville’s Prix de Psyche appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

What Darwin Cup Day 2025 Where Fannie Bay Racecourse – Dick Ward Dr, Fannie Bay NT 0820 When Monday, August 4, 2025 First Race 11:52am ACST Visit Dabble Cup Day at Fannie Bay features a 10-race program on the sand (Good) with the rail true and fine conditions. First jumps at 11:52am ACST; the Darwin Cup is Race 10 (5:30pm, 2050m, $200k). Expect typical Darwin dynamics: on-speed/handy runners can be hard to catch, but strong, sustained closers are lethal late at 2000m+. Darwin Cup tip: Hadouken Last year’s Cup winner Hadouken sets up beautifully to go back-to-back over 2050m. He arrives race-fit after taking the Chief Minister’s (1600m) on July 12 and draws barrier 3 to secure an economical run behind the speed. With 58.5kg under the handicap, he meets several key rivals fairly and brings the ideal Darwin profile: tractable, tough, and able to quicken on the sand. Expect a positive ride from Blake Shinn to hold a pair or three back the fence before peeling at the 300m. Feature Tip Race 10 – #3 Hadouken (3) 7yo Gelding | T: Peter Robl | J: Blake Shinn (58.5kg) Best Bet at Darwin: Dakota Lee The Top End’s sprint queen Dakota Lee returns to her pet 1000m and simply brings superior ratings to this field. Even lumping 63kg, her gate speed and Fannie Bay record make her the one they must pass. With Blake Shinn partnering Zourata and a couple of others injecting tempo, expect genuine speed—perfect for Dakota Lee to stalk, then unleash her trademark 400–200m burst. She’s 4:3-0-0 at the trip locally and handles firm sand. If she begins cleanly and lands within two lengths of the lead, her class should carry her late. Best Bet Race 4 – #1 Dakota Lee (5) 7yo Mare | T: Terry Gillett | J: TBC (63kg) Next Best at Darwin: Stormfront Stormfront brings the right platform into the 1600m handicap. He’s a seasoned Fannie Bay miler with a sustained finishing style, and the booking of Blake Shinn is a significant plus. From gate eight he can slide across to a stalking position one-off, avoiding kickback before building from the 700m—exactly the pattern that wins at Fannie Bay- and especially here on Cup Day when pressure comes early and often. He cops a +2kg penalty, but his current ratings say he can absorb it. With a clean run into the bend, Stormfront should prove strongest through the last 150m. Next Best Race 6 – #4 Stormfront (8) 5yo Gelding | T: Peter Robl | J: Blake Shinn (60kg) Monday quaddie tips for Darwin Darwin quadrella selections Monday, August 4, 2025 1-2-5 1-2-3 1-4 2-3-5 Horse racing tips View the full article

Synthetic flyer Cosentino (NZ) (El Roca) silenced any doubt about running out the seven furlongs with a blistering performance to claim Sunday’s $100,000 Japac Homes Polytrack Championship (1400m) at Awapuni. In the care of local trainers Stephen and Kevin Gray, the speedy four-year-old had been near faultless through the winter period on Awapuni’s all-weather surface, recording two victories and a narrow placing to Platinum Designs in as many starts leading into the feature. Cosentino had to contend with the extreme outside draw in the 12-horse field, but had the luxury of the 54kg minimum, unlike a number of his key rivals including Lhasa (61kg) and Stonybreck (59kg). In the hands of his regular pilot Bruno Queiroz, the $3.20 favourite caused a bit of interference early when spooking abruptly inwards, but showed an electric dash to power up into the lead. Once there, Cosentino kept up a cracking tempo ahead of Lhasa, and the pair were well clear of the remainder of the field as they turned for home. Consentino kicked hard off the corner, and while he understandably started to feel the pinch late, the gelding had enough left in store to hold out an ultra-tough Lhasa by a length. Stonybreck was steaming home late to fill the minor placings under Opie Bosson, who made his return to raceday riding at the meeting. There was plenty of support in the crowd for the winner, but Stephen Gray was near-speechless after a nervous watch on the sidelines. “At the 600, I was (thinking) christ, steady up Bruno,” he said. “But, the idea was to go forward, and that was pretty impressive. “I’ve had great experience overseas in poly racing and you’ve got to keep them fresh and sharp, then take them on. That was the plan today, and he was either going to get the 1400 or run second or third. “I’m an advocate for poly racing, not just because I’m having winners on it, but also because the track is running well, they’re winning from behind, and winning in front. Having a $100,000 race on this track is awesome. “It’s a great result.” Queiroz was similarly lost for words, having also won the previous race on the card aboard Cosentino’s stablemate Exaggeration (NZ) (Embellish). “I don’t have words for it at the moment, this horse is very nice and he’s improving every day,” he said. “I’m very happy. “He was a little scared and went to the inside too quickly, I tried to hold him to the outside again but I got to the first position and he relaxed well in front. “It has been a great job from my trainer, Stephen Gray, and all the people who work at the farm.” A son of El Roca and a three-win Per Incanto mare Magico, Cosentino has boosted his earnings above $95,000 with Sunday’s success, with four wins from seven starts. View the full article

Promising filly Cashla Bay (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) is headed for a Group Three target early in the new season after recording a comfortable first-up success at Ruakaka on Saturday. Bred and raced by The Oaks Stud, Cashla Bay debuted in stakes company when finishing fifth in the Gr.3 Colin Jillings 2YO Classic (1200m) run in early February, won by subsequent Group One winner Return To Conquer. She continued to improve through her juvenile campaign, defeating the older horses over 1400m in April, but headed for a short spell after finishing outside of the placings in the Listed Waikato Veterinary Centre Stakes (1400m). Resuming on a soft surface in the north, Cashla Bay came out on the front foot under Matt Cartwright and sped up to sit outside the leader in Eliza James. The pair both showed a decent kick at the top of the straight, but Cashla Bay got the upper hand at the 200m, striding clear and holding off the challenge of Soundwave to salute by just under a length. The daughter of U S Navy Flag is trained by Andrew Forsman, who never doubted her class coming into the Ben and Nola Wortelboer Memorial Race 1100. “I thought on what she’d done on raceday to date, she would be hard to beat,” he said. “She was a little bit vulnerable fitness-wise, but that was the only question mark. “As it worked out, the race panned out very well for her, she’s very professional and has a great attitude. “She’ll take great improvement out of that.” The Cambridge horseman was on a fact-finding mission on Saturday, deliberating over whether Cashla Bay would head towards the Gr.3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders Stakes (1200m) or the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m) later in the month. After seeing her performance, the former is looking the likely option. “She was up for a long time and had a lot of hard racing, but I think that will set her up quite nicely this time around,” he said. “She’s got a little bit stronger physically, but she hasn’t had all that long between campaigns coming back. “She’s pretty versatile, we took her up to Ruakaka to decide whether we would go to the Breeders up there or head to Wanganui. “I think on how strongly she won, and being vulnerable fitness-wise, has us leaning towards going back up there in a couple of weeks’ time.” The filly’s dam, Fastnet Lady, finished fourth in a Wanganui Guineas, and also filled the same placing in the Listed Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) during her racing career. Cashla Bay was her final foal before passing, having produced multiple Group One performer and $674,000 earner Five To Midnight (NZ) (Domesday). View the full article

Former southerner Hidalgo (NZ) (Pure Champion) returned to the mainland to deliver an impressive debut victory over fences at Riccarton Park on Saturday. The son of Pure Champion started his racing career in the care of Danny Crozier, and over the coming years, would switch been Crozier’s Riccarton stable and John Phillips’ base at Winton, with his last start for the latter coming in mid-May. In pursuit of a career over jumps, Hidalgo travelled north to join Wanganui horseman Niall Quinn, and within a couple of months, was having his first jumping trial at Cambridge, of which he won over subsequent hurdle winner Roc Up Ralph. The well-travelled gelding crossed back over the Cook Strait to tackle his first hurdle start, where he started a narrow favourite over Group Three performer Inmyshadow in the Michael ‘Mickey’ Beecroft Memorial Maiden Hurdles (3100m). In the hands of Ellie Callwood, Hidalgo was full of running early, but was able to slot in a comfortable position in the trail of pacemaker Doctor Iris. Inmyshadow had sat outside the leader throughout and began to tire at the 800m, but Hidalgo was just warming up, striding past the first pair and powering clear in the straight, taking the maiden event under hands and heels by 8 – ½ lengths. Callwood was full of praise for her mount, who had shown professionalism well beyond his time in the jumping role. “He was brilliant, he made my job very easy today,” she said. “For his first time out, he jumped very well – I did have my heart in my mouth at the last though to be fair, I sent him. “I looked around and didn’t realise how far clear he was, he just travelled so easily and when he hit the front, he still wanted to do more. “You couldn’t ask any more from him.” The English hoop had been closely involved in the eight-year-old’s preparation, noting how influential that was in guiding his fortunes on Saturday. “Massively so, especially with this horse,” she said. “The first time he jumped a hurdle, I was on him, and I’ve taken him to his trial. “He’s quite a tricky horse, he was very keen today but he kept giving. He was a very professional gentleman out there.” Quinn was rapt with Hidalgo’s performance, crediting Phillips and his extended family for their preparation before he came to the stable. “I thought he went really well, I was a bit worried about him coming down here for his first jumps race and you never know how they’ll go in a first start, but he jumped really well,” Quinn said. “I’d like to thank the Phillips family, they sent him up in terrific order and had done a lot of work with the horse before we got him, so a lot of credit has to go to them. “We’re very excited about him, I think he’ll be a nicer horse next year and he’ll keep getting better with time.” While the Hospitality NZ Canterbury 135th Grand National Hurdles (4200m) will be staged at the course in seven days’ time, Quinn indicated Hidalgo will remain in the 0-1 hurdle category on the second day of the carnival. View the full article

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MyRacehorse and Peter Leidel's Seismic Beauty rattled off her third consecutive front-running victory, this time at the top stakes level, by outlasting Kopion in the Aug. 2 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1) at Del Mar.View the full article

Four times in her career, My Racehorse and Peter Leidel's Seismic Beauty (f, 4, Unclo Mo–Knarsdale, by Medaglia d'Oro) has gone immediately to the lead and each time she's won big, but never bigger than she did Saturday in the $400,000 GI Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar. It was the first Grade I victory of her career following her first graded score in the GII Santa Margarita Stakes May 25 at Santa Anita. Saturday's win nets her a fees-paid berth in the GI Breeders' Cup Distaff later this fall over this surface. Off at even money, Seismic Beauty went straight to the front and stayed there as favored Kopion (Omaha Beach) was briefly shuffled to last. Seismic Beauty set fractions of :22.85 and :46.63 and never relinquished her advantage, rounding the final turn with a two-length lead. Kopion came flying late, but finished about two lengths in arrears as Seismic Beauty crossed the wire much the best on the day. Her stablemate Richi (Chi) (Practical Joke) was third. Sales History: $250,000 Ylg '22 KEESEP. Lifetime record: 7-4-2-1. O-My Racehorse and Peter Leidel; B-2500 Determined Stud (MD); T-Bob Baffert; J-Juan Hernandez. Watch SEISMIC BEAUTY win the G1 Clement L. Hirsch at @DelMarRacing from above. The four-year-old Uncle Mo filly took them all the way around! Congrats to the @MyRacehorse team! pic.twitter.com/1j81oqnn3W — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 3, 2025 The post Seismic Beauty Wires Field in ‘WAYI’ Clement Hirsch appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Swift Delivery dashed to victory in the Aug. 2 Seagram Cup Stakes (G3) at Woodbine, outrunning defending race winner Paramount Prince and five other horses in the 1 1/16-mile race for 3-year-olds and up on Tapeta.View the full article

Florida invader Beach Gold proved right at home Aug. 2 in the Bluegrass State, setting a course record in upsetting the $249,375 Kentucky Downs Preview Mint Millions Turf Mile Stakes at Ellis Park.View the full article

Kilwin looked like she had a most impossible task ahead of her when the gates opened for the 100th running of the Aug. 2 Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course.View the full article

A mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 wager will be held Aug. 3 at Gulfstream Park, where track officials project a wagering pool of between $1 million and $1.5 million. There is a carryover of $110.621.01.View the full article

Swift Delivery dashed to victory in the Aug. 2 Seagram Cup (G3) at Woodbine, outrunning defending race winner Paramount Prince and six other older horses in the 1 1/16-mile race on Tapeta.View the full article