Wandering Eyes

War Princess (NZ) (U S Navy Flag) was the hottest favourite on the card at Hawera on Saturday, and she lived up to her $1.40 odds with an effortless and confidence-boosting victory in the NZB RTR 3YO (1400m). The daughter of U S Navy Flag showed enormous promise as a two-year-old last season, winning her first two starts by a combined margin of four and a half lengths. She earned herself a shot at the big time, where she finished 11th in the Gr.1 Manawatu Sires’ Produce Stakes (1400m) in March and then seventh when she resumed in the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1200m) at the end of August. Trainers Peter and Trent Didham found an easier assignment on Saturday, where only three rivals stood between War Princess and the lion’s share of the $40,000 stake. War Princess showed explosive speed out of the starting gates to immediately take up a clear lead, and that was where she stayed. Jockey Sam Collett gave her a breather with some easy sectionals through the middle stages, then asked her to quicken after rounding the home turn. War Princess showed her class with a smart turn of foot in the straight. She pulled clear to win by three lengths from Belzoni (NZ) (Belardo), Star Onehundred (NZ) (Earthlight) and Tulsa King (NZ) (Staphanos). “I almost feel bad taking money for this ride,” Collett said. “Dids (Peter Didham) said she might have been a bit soft going into the Wanganui Guineas first-up. She had another trial under her belt this time and was much stronger today. “It was a nice race for her, drawn one in only a four-horse field. I don’t think heavy is her favoured going, but she’s done it easily. “She showed a fair bit of ability in her two-year-old season, and the signs have been encouraging in her work. Onwards and upwards from here.” War Princess was bred by Don and Dame Wendy Pye, who are enjoying a highly successful spring as the breeders and part-owners of the Gr.3 Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) winner and Gr.3 Sunline Vase (1400m) runner-up Lollapalooza (NZ) (El Roca). A half-sister to the Karaka Millions 2YO (1200m) placegetter Appellant (NZ) (Showcasing), War Princess was bought by Exempt Bloodstock and Peter Didham Racing for $77,500 from Haunui Farm’s draft in Book 1 of Karaka 2024. War Princess has now had five starts for three wins and $57,560 in stakes, with the promise of much more to come. “She’s got such a beautiful action, and I think you’ll see an even better horse on a good track,” Peter Didham said. “It’s just been a matter of finding the right races for her. The Wanganui Guineas might not have been my best work. “It was a $40,000 race today, and clubs like Hawera are very supportive of racing, so it’s good to come here and race. “I have to thank all the good owners and staff I’ve got. I’m the one who waves my arms around, but it’s them who make the music. “It’s good to get the win today. We might give her a week in the paddock now to get over this run on a heavy track, then make a plan from there.” View the full article

Methven’s meeting tomorrow (Sunday) will go ahead as planned. There were concerns that the meeting would have to be transferred to Addington Raceway after this week’s poor weather in Mid Canterbury. But after a track inspection today by a group including HRNZ representatives, club officials and the Racing Integrity Board it was decided the meeting would proceed as planned. The track, currently rated as dead, has held up well which is a credit to the work done by everyone at the club. The first of the day’s 11 races will be at 12 noon with the feature being the Group 3 Alabar Methven Cup at 4.36pm View the full article

With his win in Friday's sixth race at Keeneland with Into the Stars (Into Mischief). Rusty Arnold became the winningest trainer in Keeneland history. It was his 308th winner at the Lexington track, one more than Bill Mott. An emotional Arnold was still savoring the victory when reached by phone Friday night. “I'm from here and started out here,” Arnold said. “I came out here and started with my father. It means a lot to me. When I started out, I was just trying to win one race here. Now we're nearly 50 years later and we got by Billy. I'm sure he's going to come back, but you know what, I got him for one day, anyway.” The win came in a $120,000 allowance race and Into the Stars is owned by G. Watts Humphrey Jr. “I thought it was really neat it was for Mr. Humphrey,” Arnold said. “I don't know how many of my Keeneland wins were for him. I don't know the stats. But a lot of these winners were for him. He was here in the paddock today. I'm not really goal-oriented but it was a really satisfying accomplishment.” Arnold, a native of Paris, Kentucky began his career in 1975. His first win came on July 25, 1975, at Delaware Park with La Yo Quiero. In 1976, Arnold won his first race at Keeneland. “I think my first winner here came in 1976,” he said. “But whenever it was it was around 50 years ago.” Arnold has won 25 stakes at Keeneland, including eight Grade I's. He has won the GI Spinster S. twice and has also saddled two winners of the GI Jenny Wiley. A third-generation horseman, Arnold has earned three trainer titles at Keeneland–in the spring meets of 1985 and 1986 and the fall meet of 1987. His record may not last for long as Mott has two starters on the Saturday card at Keeneland and typically makes more starts at the Keeneland than Arnold does. The post With 308th Winner, Arnold Becomes Keeneland’s All-Time Leading Trainer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Imaginationthelady with Frankie Dettori up won the Jessamine Stakes (G2T) Oct. 3 at Keeneland, earning a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series win.View the full article

Vincent Ho is back aboard The Boom Box at Saturday’s Sha Tin meeting. Picture: HKJC. Vincent Ho will attempt to kickstart his season at Sha Tin on Saturday with seven rides and a bit of help from some old friends among several leading chances. Ho, who missed the bulk of last season when sidelined following a fall, has been feeling his way back into form after months of intense rehabilitation. Discussing his rides at Saturday’s fixture, Ho highlighted The Boom Box (131lb), a three-time winner over course and distance, as a strong chance in the Class 3 Tung Lung Chau Handicap (1200m). Ho, who has one win so far this season, struck up a promising partnership with the Chris So-trained gelding from the jump. The pair partnered to win each of The Boom Box’s first three starts, and they have been reunited in a series of barrier trials this season. “I like to ride him. He’s such a nice horse to ride,” Ho said. “I did a few trials on him – so far, felt good. In the morning, probably, he doesn’t show too much – he’s pretty laid back at the trials. Races will switch him on. He’s very relaxed nowadays in the morning. Hopefully, in the race he will be quite similar and also hit the line pretty strongly.” After a ripping start to his Hong Kong racing career, the lightly raced five-year-old’s winning streak ended at a time when Ho was also unavailable through injury and the horse was stepped up to 1400m. Following an underwhelming performance in the last of six runs last season, his campaign was ended early. “Of course, (this is) his first race of the season and he’s been out for some time as well,” Ho added. “He’s just getting back and bringing his fitness up in a few trials, so he should do well at 1200 (metres).” Ho will take two rides for old ally Caspar Fownes, who has made a fast start to the 2025/26 season, and the four-time Tony Cruz Award winner reconnects with Capital Delight (132lb) in the feature, the Class 2 High West Handicap (1650m, dirt). Ho has been in the saddle for four of the six-year-old’s wins in Hong Kong and will hope the dirt course specialist can get back to his best in his first outing of the season. Fownes provides another of the 35-year-old’s stand-out chances in the form of Joy Of Spring (133lb), whom Ho has scored twice with. “I really like this horse,” Ho said. “Of course, thanks to Mr Fownes – I hope to win for them.” The Deep Field gelding has already had one outing this term, a solid third under apprentice Ellis Wong in the Class 3 Wah Fu Handicap (1400m) on 14 September. Joy Of Spring rises in trip on Saturday to contest the Class 3 Nam Long Shan Handicap (1800m). “I’ve galloped him once and he’s very fit. After one race, we’ll bring up that fitness a lot more and now I feel that he is ready. He’s a nice quality horse, I think he has a chance.” Another on a quick backup is David Hayes-trained Metro Power (123lb), who was eye-catching in the Class 3 Mei Tung Handicap (1000m) on September 14 last time out. The four-year-old led every step of the way and drew two and three-quarter lengths clear at the post under Lyle Hewitson. For his fine effort, the handicapper has raised him 11 points, equating to an extra two pounds in a highly competitive cup race, the Class 3 Association Of Hong Kong Racing Journalists 40th Anniversary Cup Handicap (1000m). “On that win, with the time he ran, he probably deserved it (the 11-point hike), so I’m not going to complain,” Hayes said. “I think he’ll run well again.” Meanwhile, 2024 Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) and 2024 Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) winner Helios Express was back in action at Friday morning’s (October 3) barrier trials at Sha Tin for Australian Racing Hall of Fame trainer John Size. Long-time partner Hugh Bowman reported that the six-year-old — a four-time Group 1 placegetter behind star sprinter Ka Ying Rising last season – was in fine fettle after a 1200m blowout on the dirt, finishing in third after being ridden out. “He trialled well this morning. He had a pretty quiet trial a couple of weeks ago, and it’s a bit inconclusive because he doesn’t particularly like the dirt track, which he’s shown in the past,” Bowman said. “But I was a bit more assertive with him today, just to ensure he was up to the mark and the response was there. “We weren’t trying to do too much, but we wanted to make sure he did his exercise and that he did,” added Bowman, who predicted Helios Express would make his seasonal bow in the HK$5.35 million G2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) on October 26 as he progresses towards the Hong Kong International Races on December 14 at Sha Tin. Saturday’s 10-race fixture at Sha Tin gets underway at 3pm AEST with the Class 5 Tung Chung Handicap (1650m, dirt). View the full article

Stolen Magic wins at Ascot Park on Friday. Photo: Monica Toretto. Local trainer Robert Dennis won half of the eight-race card at Ascot Park on Friday, culminating with a special win by Sir Sterling in the Vale Tony Dennis (1400m). The $40,000 race was run a month after the passing of Robert Dennis’ father, the multiple Group One-winning horseman Tony Dennis. “It’s been a terrific day – it’s always great to train any winner, so to get four is hugely rewarding,” Robert Dennis said. “Winning the race named for Dad was a nice cherry on top.” Sir Sterling went into Friday’s Rating 75 event on the back of a first-up victory over 1335m at Gore on September 21. Despite rising from 58.5kg to 60.5kg on Friday, he was backed into $4.80 equal favouritism with betting sites. Ridden by Daniel Bothamley, Sir Sterling settled in second before slowly but surely wearing down the front-running Buoyant and winning by half a head. Third-placed Maximus Augustus finished four and a half lengths behind the first pair. “It’s really satisfying to go back-to-back with Sir Sterling,” Dennis said. “I thought he might need the run at Gore in order to have him ready for today. I didn’t expect him to win so well at Gore. He had more weight today, but he did the job very well again, which was great to see. “We’ll see how he comes through this run today and then have a look at the programmes. He’s up to open grade now, so we’ll try to find some nice open handicaps for him through the coming weeks.” Dennis also played a prominent role in Friday’s two $50,000 open handicaps. The Radiant One resumed with an eye-catching second behind the high-flying Martell in the STAC Weddings Handicap (1200m), and then Stolen Magic drew right away down the straight to win the Olphert Contracting Handicap (1600m) by six and a quarter lengths. Stolen Magic has now had 18 starts for four wins and three placings, with the promise of more to come. “Stolen Magic is really coming of age this time in,” Dennis said. “She’s always shown ability, but has just been a bit physically and mentally immature. She’s starting to become the finished package. “We could look for a race for her during the New Zealand Cup Carnival, but she might be a better horse kept closer to home. My feeling is we’d also be better off targeting races in the autumn, particularly if she continues to improve the way she has been.” Dennis was also pleased to see Azilee Star and Pretty Fly leave maiden ranks earlier on the Ascot Park card. “Azilee Star just continues to improve,” Dennis said. “She’s been thriving since her last-start placing at Gore. She’s a bit of an unassuming filly and still has a bit of maturing to do, but she has plenty of ability and handles rain-affected ground well. “Pretty Fly’s performance was expected first-up today. The break that we gave her has done her the world of good. She’s another one that’s always shown a lot of ability and is really going the right way.” Azilee Star, Pretty Fly and Stolen Magic were all ridden by Donovan Cooper, who completed a winning quartet of his own with victory on the Graham Eade and Brooke Kincaid-trained Orepuki Gem in the Vale Peter Williams (2200m). View the full article

With a new stakes winner's circle at Keeneland to welcome him, a third try at the Phoenix Stakes (G2) proved the charm for Nakatomi Oct. 3.View the full article

Spendthrift Farm's Tommy Jo won the Oct. 3 Alcibiades Stakes (G1) at Keeneland via disqualification after being bumped by Percy's Bar during the stretch run.View the full article

Trainer Miguel Clement scored the stakes double at Aqueduct Racetrack Oct. 3, capturing the Pilgrim (G2T) and Futurity (G3T) stakes with Bottas and Intricate Spirit, respectively. View the full article

Saturday, Newmarket, post time: 14:40, THE BETMGM SUN CHARIOT STAKES-G1, £275,000, 3yo/up, 8fT Field: Cheshire Dancer (Ire) (Phoenix Of Spain {Ire}), Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal), Fallen Angel (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Lady Of Spain (Ire) (Phoenix Of Spain {Ire}), Sparks Fly (GB) (Muhaarar {GB}), Spiritual (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}), Atsila (Ire) (Phoenix Of Spain {Ire}), Blue Bolt (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Cathedral (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Saqqara Sands (GB) (Oasis Dream {GB}). TDN Analysis: All the current momentum is with the Prix Rothschild and Matron Stakes winner Fallen Angel, perhaps more than it is with the Falmouth winner Cinderella's Dream who has been on the go all season in a race that can throw up an upset. This renewal is enhanced by the inclusion of the unbeaten Lady Of Spain, who was making her seasonal bow when having her first run on turf as she ended Blue Bolt's sequence in the Atalanta. Dangerously fresh against some fillies who have been through the mill in recent weeks, she bids to emulate Tamfana and Saffron Beach in adding this to that Sandown staging post in recent times. This one does look to be between the four-year-olds, with the Celebration Mile runner-up Saqqara Sands possibly the pick of the Classic generation. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 13:58, QATAR PRIX DU CADRAN-G1, €300,000, 4yo/up, 20fT Field: Alsakib (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Tashkhan (Ire) (Born To Sea {Ire}), Coetzee (Frankel {GB}), Sunway (Fr) (Galiway {GB}), Coltrane (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), Queenstown (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), Caballo De Mar (Ire) (Phoenix Of Spain {Ire}), Sacred Spirit (Ire) (Kingman {GB}). TDN Analysis: The farcical scenario of having just three contenders lining up was averted with five last-minute supplementees ensuring a more competitive renewal of the weekend's opening Group 1 contest. Recent G3 Deutsches St Leger hero Caballo De Mar provides last year's third and likely favourite Coltrane with sterner opposition than initially envisaged, while Sunway bids to curtail a 13-race losing streak stretching back to 2023's G1 Criterium International. Aidan O'Brien and Francis Graffard have embellished their contingents by adding last week's Irish Cesarewitch third Queenstown and G3 Prix Gladiateur third Coetzee, respectively, with Graffard hoping the latter can run into a place in his first start at the highest level. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 17:00, QATAR PRIX DE ROYALLIEU-G1, €300,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 14fT Field: Survie (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}), Kathina (Fr) (Magneticjim {Fr}), Latakia (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Bibbiena (Fr) (Doctor Dino {Fr}), Shaha (Ire) (Cracksman {GB}), Santorini Star (Ire) (Golden Horn {GB}), Rabbit's Foot (Fr) (Golden Horde {GB}), Indalimos (Fr) (Cloth Of Stars {Ire}), Bedtime Story (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Consent (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Kiamba (Ire) (Australia {GB}), Island Hopping (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Analysis: William Haggas annexed the 2022 and 2023 editions of this distaffers' test and sends forth the progressive G2 Park Hill Stakes victrix Santorini Star. Dangers include Juddmonte's G2 Prix Alex Head winner Latakia, who will bid to provide Francis Graffard with an 11th Group 1 success of the campaign, Coolmore's G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix Vermeille placegetter Bedtime Story, G3 Prix Lady O'Reilly victrix Indalimos and last season's G1 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe seventh Survie, who has hit the board in this season's G1 Pretty Polly Stakes and G1 Prix Jean Romanet. Sir Mark Prescott trainee Consent finished adrift of Indalimos and Santorini Star in her two most recent starts and requires more in this first attempt at the highest level. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 13:23, QATAR PRIX CHAUDENAY-G2, €183,000, 3yo, c/f, 15fT Field: Surabad (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}), Native Irish (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), Emit (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Espoir Avenir (Fr) (Montmartre {Fr}), Enea (Fr) (Pinatubo {Ire}), Zingaro (Fr) (Kingman {GB}), Tennessee Stud (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). TDN Analysis: This Arc Weekend opener features two from Joseph O'Brien's Carriganog base, with last year's G1 Criterium de Saint-Cloud hero Tennessee Stud set to go beyond 12 furlongs for the first time. The G1 Derby third and G1 Irish Derby fourth has failed to win in four starts this term and will head postward coming back off a close-up fourth behind leading Arc contender Cualificar in last month's G2 Prix Niel. He will be accompanied by stakes-winning stablemate Emit, who was trounced five lengths by Espoir Avenir in August's G3 Prix Gerald de Geoffre over this course and distance. Of the remainder, the Francis Graffard-trained Listed Prix de l'Avre winner Surabad makes most appeal. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 16:25, QATAR PRIX DANIEL WILDENSTEIN-G2, €183,000, 3yo/up, 8fT Field: Qirat (GB) (Showcasing {GB}), Marhaba Ya Sanafi (Ire) (Muhaarar {GB}), Zabiari (GB) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Quddwah (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Skukuza (GB) (Blue Point {Ire}), Ridari (Fr) (Churchill {Ire}), Dreamliner (Fr) (Adlerflug {Ger}), Princess Child (Fr) (Dariyan {Fr}), Darius Cen (Fr) (Persian King {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Last year's third Alcantor is back for more and has finished fourth three times since accounting for 2023 G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains hero Marhaba Ya Sanafi in March's G3 Prix Edmond Blanc. He finished behind Quddwah and Ridari in July's G3 Prix Messidor, but gained some measure of revenge when just over four lengths in front of the former in last month's G1 Prix du Moulin and sets the standard here. Stephane Wattel representative Dreamliner has annexed his last three starts, including August's G3 Prix Quincey, while Qirat notched a 150-1 shock in July's G1 Sussex Stakes before running fifth in York's G1 City Of York Stakes last time. Francis Graffard trainee Zabiari, a dual Group 3 winner, is another who merits respect. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 17:35, QATAR PRIX DOLLAR-G2, €183,000, 3yo/up, 9 1/4fT Field: First Look (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Bright Picture (Fr) (Intello {Ger}), King Of Cities (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Uthred (Fr) (Persian King {Ire}), Swagman (Ger) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Rashabar (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), Jenilat Bright (Fr) (Birchwood {Ire}), Bay City Roller (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), Damysus (GB) (Frankel {GB}). TDN Analysis: Wathnan Racing's First Look defeated Goliath in August's G3 Prix Gontaut Biron and seeks a record-breaking eighth win for Andre Fabre, who also saddles last term's G2 Prix Eugene Adam winner Bright Picture. The John and Thady Gosden-trained Damysus, who bounced back off a below-par effort in the G1 Derby to snag Deauville's Listed Prix Nureyev, is another Wathnan entry. Rashabar has performed with credit in all seven starts since annexing 2024's G2 Coventry Stakes and ran second to Arc runner Alohi Alii in August's G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano, while Arc clues are also provided by G2 Prix Foy fourth Uthred, G2 Prix Niel second Bay City Roller and Niel seventh Swagman. Richard Hannon trainee King Of Cities, winner of the G3 Strensall Stakes last time, is no back number. [Sean Cronin]. Saturday, Ascot, post time: 14:25, THE BETMGM CUMBERLAND LODGE STAKES-G3, £85,000, 3yo/up, 11f 211yT Field: Al Qareem (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), Hamish (GB) (Motivator {GB}), Military Academy (GB) (Fastnet Rock {Aus}), Sir Dinadan (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Tenability (GB) (Frankel {GB}). TDN Analysis: The unquenchable desire within Hamish will take him far in his bid for a second edition, having won it in 2022, but he encounters a true Group 3 bully in Al Qareem who is dead-set on a third consecutive renewal. Hamish's stablemate Tenability boasts the unusual distinction of having won three course-and-distance handicaps in succession, but up against these gruellers he faces something altogether different. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Ascot, post time: 15:00, THE JOHN GUEST RACING BENGOUGH STAKES-G3, £85,000, 3yo/up, 6fT Field: Quinault (Ger) (Oasis Dream {GB}), Annaf (Ire) (Muhaarar {GB}), Apollo One (GB) (Equiano {Fr}), Elmonjed (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Run Boy Run (GB) (Rajasinghe {Ire}), Kullazain (GB) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Prince Of India (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Tuco Salamanca (Ire) (Belardo {Ire}), Alfa Kellenic (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Jabaara (Ire) (Exceed And Excel {Aus}), Lou Lou's Gift (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Nariko (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Tiger Bay (GB) (Harry Angel {Ire}), Celandine (GB) (Kingman {GB}). TDN Analysis: This features a rematch between the Shergar Cup Sprint winner Prince Of India and Elmonjed who beat him in the Listed Garrowby Stakes. It's not that long ago that Celandine was beating Time For Sandals in the Lowther and this is a lot easier than the Nunthorpe, while last year's Falmouth runner-up Jabaara is interesting dropped back in trip. [Tom Frary]. Saturday, Redcar, post time: 15:20, THE WILLIAM HILL TWO YEAR OLD TROPHY-Listed, £208,735, 2yo, 5f 217yT Field: Exclamation (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}), Ardisia (Ire) (Ardad {Ire}), Born Slippy (GB) (Ardad {Ire}), Song Of The Clyde (GB) (Sergei Prokofiev), Storm Esme (GB) (Palace Pier {GB}), Inca Heights (Ire) (Nando Parrado {GB}), Kanishka (Ire) (Coulsty {Ire}), Straight Ahead (GB) (Dream Ahead, Cotai Belle (Ire) (Cotai Glory {GB}), Isle Of Fernandez (GB) (Lope Y Fernandez {Ire}), Mystical Eye (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}), Hollywood Treasure (Ire) (Gregorian {Ire}), Magistery (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}), Golden Brown (Ire) (Galileo Gold {GB}), Arduis Invicta (Ire) (Invincible Army {Ire}), Argentine Tango (GB) (Mattmu {GB}). TDN Analysis: The Harry's Half Million winner and Weatherbys Scientific runner-up Song Of The Clyde goes big pot-hunting again here, with his weight a reasonable one based on his sire's median. Based on that, Argentine Tango is thrown in at the bottom and as a Listed Empress Stakes winner who was placed in the Duchess Of Cambridge and Molecomb is a lurking danger to all. That also applies to Hollywood Treasure, winner of the Listed St Hugh's Stakes. [Tom Frary]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 16:05, QATAR PRIX DE L'ARC DE TRIOMPHE-G1, €5,000,000, 3yo/up, c/f, 12fT Field: Giavellotto (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}), White Birch (GB) (Ulysses {Ire}), Arrow Eagle (Fr) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Sosie (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Los Angeles (Ire) (Camelot {GB}), Byzantine Dream (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), Quisisana (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}), Kalpana (GB) (Study Of Man {Ire}), Aventure (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Daryz (Fr) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Leffard (Fr) (Le Havre {Ire}), Cualificar (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Hotazhell (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Croix Du Nord (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}), Alohi Alii (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}), Minnie Hauk (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Gezora (Fr) (Almanzor {Fr}). TDN Analysis: Leading contenders Minnie Hauk, Sosie, Daryz and Cualificar have received favourable draws, while the Japanese contingent enjoyed mixed fortunes as another large field has assembled for ParisLongchamp's autumn showpiece. Impressive G2 Prix Guillaume d'Ornano victor Alohi Alii fared best of the trio, while the hopes of G2 Prix Foy scorer Byzantine Dream and G3 Prix du Prince d'Orange winner Croix Du Nord were allocated outside post positions. The latter's gatespeed offers hope to connections and supporters. Others to have been blighted by double-digit draws include last year's runner-up Aventure, G1 Prix de Diane heroine Gezora and Ballydoyle second string Los Angeles. This race is a “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI Longines Breeders' Cup Turf. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 13:40, QATAR PRIX MARCEL BOUSSAC – CRITERIUM DES POULICHES-G1, €400,000, 2yo, f, 8fT Field: Narissa (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}), Aylin (Ire) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), Clea Chope (Fr) (Muhaarar {GB}), Bandiagara (GB) (Zelzal {Fr}), Esna (Ire) (Starman {GB}), Venosa (Gun Runner), Diamond Necklace (Ire) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), Green Spirit (Kingman {GB}), Ozone (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}). TDN Analysis: The ante-post betting lists has this tagged as a match between France's unbeaten G2 Prix d'Aumale winner Green Spirit and Ireland's similarly perfect TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard, Diamond Necklace, who was last seen powering to an impressive win in Leopardstown's Listed Ingabelle Stakes on Irish Champions weekend. Alain and Gerard Wertheimer provide back up to first string Green Spirit with the Christophe Ferland-trained Listed Criterium de Lyon victrix Ozone, who is two-for-two, while champion trainer-elect Francis Graffard saddles Narissa, another Rising Star, who was just over one length behind Green Spirit in both G3 Prix Six Perfections and G2 Prix d'Aumale. He is also represented by Listed winner Cleo Chope, who ran unplaced in those heats. Britain's hopes rest with G2 May Hill heroine Aylin and Sandown winner Esna. This race is a “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 14:15, QATAR PRIX JEAN-LUC LAGARDERE-G1, €400,000, 2yo, c/f, 7fT Field: Rayif (Ire) (Sea The Moon {Ger}), Vardif (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), Campacite (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), Time To Turn (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}), Puerto Rico (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), A Bit Of Spirit (Ire) (Palace Pier {GB}), CIelo Di Roma (Fr) (Romanised {Ire}), Nighttime (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Imperial Me Cen (Ire) (Mehmas {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Francis Graffard has yet to taste success in this “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf and has two Aga Khan Studs representatives declared. Confidence is very much on the side of the highly regarded G3 Prix Francois Boutin winner Rayif, who arrives here as an undefeated winner of two. His stablemate Vardif ran third behind Christopher Head trainee Nighttime in last month's G3 Prix La Rochette over course and distance, with the latter also trading at short odds in the ante-post betting markets. Aidan O'Brien has nine renewals in the books, two shy of Henry Jennings's 19th century record, and relies on G2 Champagne Stakes winner and G1 Phoenix Stakes fourth Puerto Rico this time around. Godolphin's Time To Turn is Charlie Appleby's only runner at the meeting and he finished a head in front of subsequent G3 Solario Stakes winner A Bit Of Spirit when garnering July's Listed Pat Eddery Stakes in his most recent start. That seven-furlong Ascot heat was utilised as a springboard by this contest's 2023 hero Rosallion. Jean-Claude Rouget's Campacite is three from four and shouldn't be discounted. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 14:50, PRIX DE L'ABBAYE DE LONGCHAMP LONGINES-G1, €350,000, 2yo/up, 5fT Field: Against The Wind (GB) (Earthlight {Ire}), Washington Heights (GB) (Washington DC {Ire}), Ain't Nobody (Ire) (Sands Of Mali {Fr}), Megarry (Ire) (Inns Of Court {Ire}), Jm Jungle (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}), Ponntos (Ire) (Power {GB}), Jawwal (Fr) (Wooded {Ire}), Rumstar (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Night Raider (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), Rayevka (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}), Frost At Dawn (Frosted), She's Quality (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}), Monteille (GB) (Cable Bay {Ire}), First Instinct (GB) (Bated Breath {GB}), Mgheera (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}), Star Of Lady (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Asfoora (Aus) (Flying Artie {Aus}), Sky Majesty (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire]), Afjan (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Anyone who had a heart, as Cilla Black once sang, would not begrudge Czech speedster Ponntos his day in the sun and Eva Nieslanikova's front-running seven-year-old has been favourably drawn for his fourth attempt at this dash. As always, it will be a case of how far the elastic will stretch before the tank empties. He finished third to Monteille and Rayevka in last month's G3 Prix du Petit Couvert over course and distance and both rivals feature prominently in ante-post betting markets. Dry conditions, a rarity at this meeting, will be to the benefit of popular antipodean Asfoora, who rewarded connections' faith with a rousing G1 Nunthorpe triumph before hitting the buffers in last month's G1 Flying Five. She has the ideal draw alongside Ponntos in stall three. Britain has claimed a staggering 18 editions since the turn of the century and G1 King Charles III Stakes runner-up and G1 Nunthorpe third Frost At Dawn is the chief hope among a 12-strong raiding party from across La Manche. This race is a “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI Prevagen Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 16:50, PRIX DE L'OPERA LONGINES-G1, €500,000, 3yo/up, f/m, 10fT Field: Royal Dress (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Grand Stars (Ire) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Tamfana (Ger) (Soldier Hollow {GB}), Start Of Day (GB) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), See The Fire (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), One Look (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), Barnavara (Ire) (Calyx {GB}), Wemightakedlongway (Ire) (Australia {GB}), January (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), Merveilleux Lapin (Ire) (Mohaather {GB}), Qilin Queen (Ire) (Pinatubo {Ire}), Nicoreni (Ger) (Brametot {Ire}). TDN Analysis: Foreign challengers hold the key to this distaffers' contest, a “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI Maker's Mark Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, with the ultra-consistent G2 Middleton Stakes victrix See The Fire due a big one after earning minor prizes in a trio of Group 1 contests this term. Last term's G1 Sun Chariot heroine Tamfana has not been out since a seventh in May's G1 Lockinge and is another to feature prominently in ante-post betting lists. Coolmore's January has also placed three times at the highest level this year and comes back off a seventh in last month's G1 Matron Stakes, while Cayton Park Stud's G1 Irish Oaks second Wemightakedlongway and G1 Preis der Diana heroine Nicoreni, now in the ownership of Teruya Yoshida, are others worthy of consideration. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, ParisLongchamp, France, post time: 17:25, QATAR PRIX DE LA FORET-G1, €350,000, 3yo/up, 7fT Field: Roshvar (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}), King's Gamble (Ire) (Kingman {GB}), Devil's Point (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), Sajir (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), Zoum Zoum (GB) (Zoustar {Aus}), Topgear (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Witness Stand (GB) (Expert Eye {GB}), Geography (Ger) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}), Zerostress (Ger) (Areion {Ger}), More Thunder (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Ten Bob Tony (Ire) (Night Of Thunder {Ire}), Maranoa Charlie (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Exxtra (Fr) (Starspangledbanner {Aus}), Zarigana (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}), Exactly (Ire) (Frankel {GB}), Godspeed (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}). TDN Analysis: All eyes will be on Aga Khan Studs homebred Zarigana, whose second dam Zarkava brought the curtain down on an unbeaten seven-race career on this date in 2008. William Haggas secured a hat-trick of victories with One Master in 2020 and sends forth More Thunder, who defeated Witness Stand and King's Gamble in August's G2 Hungerford Stakes when last seen. Others with solid claims include G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest winner Sajir and the enigmatic Maranoa Charlie, who will be a serious threat if allowed to dictate off the front. This race is a “Win And You're In” qualifier for the GI FanDuel Breeders' Cup Mile. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Dusseldorf, Germany, post time: 15:50, 105TH GROSSER PREIS DER LANDESHAUPTSTADT DUSSELDORF-G3, €55,000, 3yo/up, 8 1/2fT Field: Best Lightning (Fr) (Sidestep {Aus}), Short Final (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Aigle Vaillant (Fr) (Wings Of Eagles {Fr}), Sommersby (Ger) (Amaron {GB}), Stingray (Fr) (Zarak {Fr}), Daydream Express (GB) (Kingman {GB}), Stugardia (Ger) (Tai Chi {Ger}). TDN Analysis: Last year's winner Best Lightning has to contend with a half-dozen rivals this time around and seeks a fifth pattern-race victory here. Cometica's multiple stakes-placed G1 Preis der Diana also-ran Stugardia receives the maximum weight concessions as a three-year-old filly and is accompanied by Henk Grewe stablemate Daydream Express, who finished seventh last year and ran unplaced behind Quest The Moon in his two most recent starts. Short Final and Aigle Vaillant have both run second to G1 Prix de la Foret contender Geography, and ahead of Best Lightning, this term, while Sommersby and Stingray have recent winning form. [Sean Cronin] Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Cinderella’s Dream Looms In Sun Chariot, As Arc Weekend Begins appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

3rd-KEE, $120k, Alw (N2L), 2yo, 6f, post time: 2:04 p.m. ET Amo Racing USA, Wesley Ward and Two Eight Racing's OUTFIELDER (Speightstown) was scratched out of Friday's GIII Futurity Stakes in favor of trying the main track for the first time in a two-lifetime allowance at Keeneland. The $850,000 Fasig-Tipton Saratoga graduate was named a 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard at first asking when streaking away by better than a half-dozen lengths sprinting on the grass at Churchill in May, but was forced to skip Royal Ascot and was last seen finishing a close fourth in the G1 Prix Morny at Deauville Aug. 24. The bay, who sheds the blinkers for the stateside return, breezed a bullet five furlongs in 1:01 1/5 (1/8) over the local dirt Sept. 25. TJCIS PPs 2nd-KEE, $110k, Msw, 2yo, 6f, 1:32 p.m. ET LOCAL KNOWLEGE (Yaupon) fetched a respectable $260,000 at the 2024 Keeneland September Sale and was hammered down to Spendthrift Farm–where this sire holds court–for $625,000 following a quarter-mile breeze that was timed in :20 2/5 at this year's OBS April Sale. A May 1 foal, the bay is out of a winning Scat Daddy half-sister to the popular and successful New York-bred Saratoga Snacks (Tale of the Cat) and to the dam of MSW Split Time (Take Charge Indy). Commandment (Into Mischief), a son of 2018 GI Spinaway Stakes upsetter Sippican Harbor (Orb), was bought back as a weanling at FTKNOV ($485,000) and again as an FTSAUG yearling ($475,000) before changing hands for $500,000 at KEESEP. Second dam Blossomed (Deputy Minister) is also responsible for three-time Japanese stakes winner Awesome Result (Justify), Crudo (Justify), wide-margin winner of this year's Sir Barton Stakes at Pimlico, and Saayedd (Malibu Moon), a listed winner in the United Arab Emirates over the winter. Gallivant (Into Mischief) is a half-brother to 2024 GII Remsen Stakes third Tux (Tapit) and is set to become the third starter for Fancy Dress Party (Munnings), a full-sister to SW Will Munnings, and whose biggest career success came in this venue's GIII Beaumont Stakes in 2019. TJCIS PPs 10th-BAQ, $85k, Msw, 2yo, 6f, 4:55 p.m. ET DOUBLE ACT (Into Mischief), an $850,000 purchase by Wathnan Racing out of last year's Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale, is the second starter from dam Golden Award (Medaglia d'Oro), winner of the GIII Shuvee Stakes and GIII Turnback the Alarm Stakes on this circuit. The May 17 foal is a granddaughter of Arch's Gal Edith (Arch), the dam of dual Classic-winning champion I'll Have Another (Flower Alley), and of the unraced Gloria S (Tapit), whose six winners from six to race include GSW & GI Preakness and Haskell Stakes runner-up Gosger (Nyquist) and GISW Harvey's Lil Goil (American Pharoah). TJCIS PPs The post Saturday Insights: Outfielder Tries the Dirt at Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It was a lengthy review of the stretch run, but in the end the Stewards elevated heavy favorite Tommy Jo (Into Mischief) to her second top-level victory in the GI Darley Alcibiades Stakes at Keeneland. Percy's Bar (Upstart), who originally crossed the wire first, was placed second after the Stewards found she impeded Tommy Jo late in the stretch. With the field breaking well, it was Percy's Bar along the rail who stepped up to lead through an opening quarter in :23.13, and a half in :46.90, but Tommy Jo never had that one far from her in second as they traveled well up the backstretch. Six furlongs were posted in 1:11.52., and Percy's Bar still had the advantage as they swung into the lane, but the race was on with the 2-5 betting choice breathing down her neck. They locked horns right up until Percy's Bar suddenly lugged out onto Tommy Jo in the final yards, who lost momentum as a result, and managed to hold the second spot across the wire as the longtime leader came in first. After the race, there were a fleet of objections as well as an immediate Stewards' review, after which the change was made to the final placings. The new order was Tommy Jo, Percy's Bar, and then The Grumpy Rabbit (Not This Time), who was making up belated ground to claim third. The GI Darley Alcibiades is a 'WAYI' for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies at Del Mar Oct. 31. O/B-Spendthrift Farm (KY); T-Todd Pletcher. After an inquiry, Tommy Jo backs up her spot in the NetJets #BreedersCup Juvenile Fillies with victory in the #WinAndYoureIn Darley Alcibiades! Jockey: John R. Velazquez Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher Owner: Spendthrift Farm LLC Breeder: Spendthrift Farm, LLCpic.twitter.com/2UssDYXz1f — Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) October 3, 2025 The post Tommy Jo Elevated to Alcibiades Win After Percy’s Bar DQ’d, Claims Breeders’ Cup Berth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Dahman's BOTTAS (c, 2, Vekoma–Iadorakid, by Lemon Drop Kid) found himself in tight quarters with push coming to shove in Friday's GII Pilgrim Stakes at Aqueduct, but he sliced through a narrow opening at the eighth pole and refused to let Heeere's Johnny (Oscar Performance) push past, scoring by a head. The 8 1/2-furlong contest serves as a 'Win and You're In' qualifier for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf at Del Mar on Oct. 31. Named a 'TDN Rising Star', presented by Hagyard off an impressive 2 1/4-length debut score going this same distance up at Saratoga in the Travers Day opener Aug. 23, the $300,000 OBS April breezer gained a forward position beneath Manny Franco and managed to slot in down on the fence behind dueling longshot leaders at the entry to the first turn. Racing to the inside of Heeere's Johnny from midfield as they hit the half-mile pole, Bottas was beaten to the punch by Heeere's Johnny, but jumped back into the bridle and was five wide into the lane. Fellow 'Rising Star' Capital Partner (GB) (Kingman {GB}) was forced out into and bumped with the 6-5 Bottas, but the chalk battled on bravely and managed to hold off a game Heeere's Johnny in the run to the wire. Sales history: $300,000 2yo '25 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0. O-Dahman; B-BCS Thoroughbreds (KY); T-Miguel Clement BOTTAS is now 2-for-2 after winning the Grade 2 Pilgrim Stakes with @jockeyfranco up for trainer @clementstable, earning a spot in the @BreedersCup Juvenile Turf! pic.twitter.com/pPoP22Ar99 — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) October 3, 2025 The post Vekoma Colt Bottas Refuses To Lie Down In Pilgrim appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

With a strong field assembled for the GII Jessamine Stakes at Keeneland on Friday afternoon, Imaginationthelady (Not This Time–Romanticism, by War Front) got up to take the race and earn a ticket to the GI John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar at the end of the month. The filly was stout scoring on debut at Kentucky Downs Sept. 4, but she was overlooked by the bettors as a 10-1 shot here. Most of the public's money was directed at 'TDN Rising Star', presented by Hagyard, Time to Dream (Not This Time), who was even-money. The Brendan Walsh trainee was forwardly placed after the bell and expert rider Frankie Dettori kept his mount in the mix up the backstretch and around the far turn. When he asked for more speed entering the lane, the 2-year-old responded, seized the lead inside the final sixteenth and received a trip to the new stakes winner's circle in the paddock at Keeneland. It was a Not This Time Trifecta for the sire, as Infinite Sky was the runner-up and Time to Dream was third. Friday, Keeneland JESSAMINE S. PRESENTED BY KEENELAND SALES-GII, $398,750, Keeneland, 10-3, 2yo, f, 1 1/16mT, 1:42.61, fm. 1–IMAGINATIONTHELADY, 118, f, 2, by Not This Time 1st Dam: Romanticism, by War Front 2nd Dam: Sightseek, by Distant View 3rd Dam: Viviana, by Nureyev 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. ($300,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP). O-Mark Dobbin; B-Ashview Farm & Colts Neck Stables (KY); T-Brendan P. Walsh; J-Lanfranco Dettori. $229,400. Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $331,400. Werk Nick Rating: B. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree. Click for the free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Infinite Sky, 118, f, 2, Not This Time–Sky Painter, by Street Cry (Ire). 1ST BLACK TYPE, 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. $74,000. 3–Time to Dream, 120, f, 2, Not This Time–Wild Silk, by Street Sense. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($750,000 Ylg '24 FTSAUG). O-Repole Stable; B-Maggie Gieseke (KY); T-Todd A. Pletcher. $37,000. Margins: 1, NO, NK. Odds: 10.08, 21.61, 1.03. Also Ran: Soloist, Lit Ship, Aggressive Lime, Carolyncaroline, Loveliest, Red Beretta, Mackinac, Victor Help Me. Scratched: Diablo Shiraz, Dyna, Rose Room. Click for the Equibase.com chart and the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The future is bright for Imaginationthelady! She books her ticket to the @JohnDeere #BreedersCup Juvenile Fillies Turf! Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh Owner: Mark Dobbin Breeder: Ashview Farm & Colts Neck Stablespic.twitter.com/TAnl5bXXos — Breeders' Cup (@BreedersCup) October 3, 2025 The post Not This Time’s Imaginationthelady Earns Breeders’ Cup Berth In Jessamine Stakes At Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

According to the Association of Racing Commissioners International, an independent assessment of the HISA programs raises questions as to whether the results justify the authority's high costs.View the full article

With a thrilling final furlong move, NAKATOMI (g, 6, Firing Line–Applelicious, by Flatter) went from last to first to win the GII Stoll Keenon Ogden Pheonix at Keeneland, 'Win and You're In' race for the GI Breeders' Cup Sprint held next month at Del Mar. Last of the sextet behind a headstrong Skelly (Practical Joke) who missed the break but rocketed up to set the pace, the 8-5 favorite had plenty of work to do as he trailed the entire way around the far turn. The field began to close in on the pacesetter who tossed up the white flag at the eighth pole and Nakatomi swung wide to join the calvary charge of closers. A gutsy effort from 17-1 longshot Durante (Distorted Humor) kept things tight to the line but Nakatomi got up in time to secure the win under Irad Ortiz Jr while 4-year-old Whatchatalkinabout (Dialed In) filled out the trifecta. Lifetime Record: GISW, 24-7-4-7. O-Qatar Racing LLC and Hay, Mrs. Fitriani; B-Arnold Zetcher LLC & Crestwood Farm (KY); T-Wesley Ward. Sales History: $18,000 wlg '19 KEENOV, $25,000 ylg '20 FTKOCT, $205,000 4yo '23 FTKHRA. NAKATOMI ($5.20) and @iradortiz RUN THEM DOWN!! The 6YO gelding got up in the $400,000 Phoenix Stakes (G2) at @keenelandracing! The Wesley Ward trainee takes the @LanesEndFarms @BreedersCup Challenge Series Race for owner @Qatar_Racing & Mrs. Fitriani Hay. pic.twitter.com/JmB1KDeiPq — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) October 3, 2025 The post Nakatomi Last To First In The Stoll Keenon Ogden Phoenix appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It was a two-horse race almost right from the gate, but Intricate Spirit (Complexity) overtook the longtime leader late to stamp a ticket to the Breeders' Cup in the GIII Futurity Stakes at the Belmont Big A meet. While the top two were both quick into stride right from the bell, the eventual winner was taken back just off the pace along the rail, and Longshoreman (Twirling Candy) was allowed to sail through an opening quarter in :21.31 and four furlongs in :43.91. That duo quickly distanced themselves from the rest of the field as they swung through the far bend and were on even terms at the head of the lane. Laying it down in the final furlong, Intricate Spirit finally got the best of the pacesetter and slowly got away from the cavalry charge working its way up to Longshoreman to win by a clear margin. Attfield (Vekoma) got the best of that scramble for the minors to claim third. The final time in 1:07.98. Sales history: $185,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. O-West Point Thoroughbreds, Madaket Stables LLC, Beitz, Kenneth G. and Beitz, Gail P; B-Ben Henley, Rebekah Henley & Jim Gray (KY); T-Miguel Clement. INTRICATE SPIRIT gets his first stakes win in the Grade 3 Futurity Stakes under @JRosarioJockey for trainer @clementstable, punching his ticket to the @BreedersCup Juvenile Turf Sprint! pic.twitter.com/S0Gw0p2PCN — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) October 3, 2025 The post Complexity’s Intricate Spirit Game to Claim ‘WAYI’ Futurity appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Saturday's Observations features a daughter of Dubawi. 1.42 Curragh, Mdn, 2yo, f, 7fT TOGETHER NOW (Dubawi {Ire}) missed her intended debut at Dundalk last month and re-routes to the track at which her illustrious half-brother City Of Troy made his debut before scaling the heights. Also a half to four other Stakes performers out of the Fillies' Mile heroine Together Forever (Galileo), she meets a pair of Joseph O'Brien-trained newcomers of note in Sinmara (GB) (Kingman {GB}), a 400,000gns Tattersalls October Book 1 purchase who is a half to the recent St Leger runner-up Rahiebb (Frankel), and Thundering On (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Shapoor Mistry's homebred first foal out of his Pretty Polly heroine Thundering Nights (Night Of Thunder). 3.15 Newmarket, Mdn, 2yo, 8fT NOBLE JOURNEY (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is the first foal out of Godolphin's Prix Vermeille heroine Kitesurf (Dubawi) and one of two for the operation to debut in this intriguing affair. Charlie Appleby introduces the homebred against the Gosdens representative Interstate (GB) (Palace Pier {GB}), a half-brother to the recent Prix Rothschild third Start Of Day (Night Of Thunder). The post City Of Troy’s Half-Sister Together Now Debuts At The Curragh appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The undefeated Ewing (Knicks Go) has been scratched from Saturday's GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland after he returned from a workout “not at 100%” according to his part-owner, Griffin Johnson. Johnson, who announced the news on X, wrote, “West Point and I wanted to break the news that our handsome boy, Ewing, will be scratched from the GI Breeders Futurity. He came out of his work not at 100% (Friday) morning and will be sent home for full exam. Sorry to all the racing fans, but as Mark Casse said, our horses always come first. Time for Curtain Call to run in the GI Champagne Stakes tomorrow.” Trainer Mark Casse told the Daily Racing Form that Ewing will now head to Ocala and receive a winter freshening to prepare for a three-year-old campaign. Ewing, a `TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard,' won his debut at Saratoga July 5 by 12 lengths, and followed that win up in the GII Saratoga Special on August 2. He is owned in partnership with D. J. Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and Kenneth French. A field of six remains in the race, with Ted Noffey (Into MIschief) the heavy favorite. The post Ewing Out of Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

It is 22 years since Godolphin won the final non-juvenile group 1 of the season on the Rowley Mile, but they look in prime position to break that run with Cinderella's Dream, who has proven her effectiveness at both Newmarket Racecourse tracks.View the full article

The Oregon Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders' Association congratulates its 2024 Oregon champions.View the full article

When the Prix de Royallieu (G1) was promoted to group 1 level in 2019, an extra 2 furlongs was added to the distance and, in six editions since, the home team has failed to post a victory.View the full article

by TDN Editorial Staff Buckle up, race fans, it's going to be a wild ride on Saturday, as no fewer than 16 graded stakes from New York to Lexington, from Los Angeles to Toronto are scheduled, with horse racing's championship weekend now officially less than four weeks down the road. Without further ado, let's jump into the always-productive card at Aqueduct. Champagne, Frizette Share Spotlight at Belmont at the Big A A quartet of graded stakes, headed by the 'Win and You're In' GI Champagne S. and GI Frizette S., take centerstage at the Belmont at the Big A meeting Saturday. Both races for 2-year-olds are contested at a one-turn mile. All eyes will be on Champagne standout It's Our Time (Not This Time), a jaw-dropping 17 3/4-length 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard debut winner going 6 1/2 furlongs at Saratoga Aug. 16. “We're going to find out a lot more about him on Saturday,” trainer Tom Amoss said of the even-money morning-line favorite in these pages earlier this week. The Frizette looks like a much more wide-open affair with no shortage of early speed signed on. Carmel Coast (Omaha Beach) earned a field-best 86 Beyer Speed Figure in a front-running, tour-de-force debut victory over next-out winner Lovely Christina (Vekoma) going 6 1/2 furlongs at the Spa Aug. 10. “It was a nice debut and we're excited to see how she handles the increase in distance and stakes company,” trainer Whit Beckman said. Unbeaten New York-bred Iron Orchard (Authentic) won her first two starts by a combined 12 1/4 lengths, including a sharp, wire-to-wire victory in the Seeking the Ante S. Aug. 22. The 3-1 program favorite takes on open company for the first time. 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Five Bars (Maxfield) turned in an impressive, last-to-first debut victory after getting off to a problematic start in her unveiling for Shug McGaughey on the Travers undercard. The anticipated pace scenario should also favor the two-for-two Chopsticks (Essential Quality), a last-out winner of the Ellis Park Debutante S. Aug. 10. A full field will line up for the GII Miss Grillo S., a 'Win and You're In' for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Deep Learning (Cairo Prince), an eye-catching debut winner for Chad Brown over the Saratoga turf Aug. 8, will look to get back on track following a fifth-place finish in the GI Johnnie Walker Natalma S. at Woodbine Sept. 13. The Miss Grillo field also includes the two-for-two Untapable S. winner Quiet Street (Street Boss) and promising maiden winners Miss Picky (Uncle Mo) and Fille d'Oro (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}). The stacked 12-race program at the Big A also features the GII Jockey Club Derby Invitational. –Steve Sherack FallStars Weekend at Keeneland Rolls On Three of the last nine winners of the GI Claiborne Breeders' Futurity have gone on to double up in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile, and a field of seven is set to contest the 'Win and You're In' qualifier for this year's Juvenile at Del Mar on Oct. 31. No fewer than four 'TDN Rising Stars' presented by Hagyard will face the starter, and none has been more impressive or is more accomplished than Spendthrift homebred Ted Noffey (Into Mischief), who followed up a 1 1/2-length graduation with a defeat of fellow 'Rising Stars' Buetane (Tiz the Law) and Curtain Call (Tiz the Law) in the GI Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga Sept. 1. Big Dom (McKinzie), stablemate of It's Our Time, was impressive in graduating by a neck on the Travers Day undercard Aug. 23, and will be ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr. for this first go at two turns. 'Rising Star' Blackout Time (Not This Time) and Spice Runner (Gun Runner) have form over a mile, the former when breaking his maiden by nearly 10 lengths at Ellis Aug 2, and the latter in the Sept. 13 GIII Iroquois Stakes. According to a tweet from social media influencer Griffin Johnson, 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Ewing (Knicks Go) will be scratched out of the Breeders' Futurity after emerging from a Friday gallop 'not at 100%' per Johnson. The GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile has also been ruled out. Ted Noffey romped clear in the GI Hopeful S. | Sarah Andrew The afternoon's richest event at $1.25 million (for those horses bred in Kentucky) is the 'Win and You're In' GI Coolmore Turf Mile, which has attracted a full field of 12, headed by Sam Sangster's Diego Velazquez (Ire) (Frankel {GB}). No better than a distant ninth in the G1 Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot in June, he was subsequently victorious in the G2 Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh July 20 and in the G1 Prix Jacques Le Marois the following month, where he had subsequent GI Woodbine Mile romper Notable Speech (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) an unlucky head behind. Woodshauna (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}) also brings French elite-level form into this test, having won the G1 Prix Jean Prat over seven furlongs ahead of a troubled third in the G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest Aug. 10 at summer headquarters in Deauville. He should be coming at them late if a fast pace develops, as is expected. 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Donegal Momentum (Uncle Mo) should be ridden forward from the inside stall, while Howard Wolowitz (Munnings), a Grade I winner over 6 1/2 panels should also fuel the tempo. Chad Brown has owned the GI First Lady Stakes, having sent out the winner in each of the past seven years and eight times overall. Remarkably, none of those has come for Seth Klarman's Klaravich Stables, but Dynamic Pricing (Ire) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) will have every chance to change that. Upset winner of the GI Just A Game Stakes going this trip at Saratoga in June, she was an excuse-free third in the GI Diana Stakes July 12, but dropped back to the mile to best Raqiya (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}) in the Aug. 29 Perfect Sting Stakes. Brown also sends out two-time graded winner Segesta (Ghostzapper) Ozara (Ire) (Lope de Vega {Ire}) is a first runner in the First Lady for Miguel Clement and enters in top nick, having proved an easy winner of the GII Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 8. Great Generation (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) has won three of her last four when facing her own sex, including the G3 Chartwell Fillies Stakes at Lingfield in May. 'Rising Star' Doncho (Mo Town) is the 3-1 favorite in the GII Woodford Stakes facing the likes of Group 1 winner Khaadem (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) and 3-year-old Governor Sam (Improbable). Vahva (Gun Runner) is the 7-5 morning-line choice for the GII Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes, with a berth in the GI Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint there for the taking. She is clearly the class of the field, but each of her five graded wins has come at seven-eighths. Conversely, Zeitlos (Curlin) is seven-for-10 at this six-furlong trip, including this event 12 months ago. —Alan Carasso Baffert Looks to Retain Stranglehold on American Pharoah With Quartet Contested as the Norfolk Stakes from 1970 through 2011 and then the Frontrunner Stakes from 2012 to 2017, Santa Anita's fall feature for 2-year-olds was renamed the American Pharoah for the 2018 renewal which was incidentally won by the Bob Baffert runner, Game Winner (Candy Ride {Arg}). Including all iterations of the race, Baffert has unsaddled the winner on 13 occasions, including when American Pharoah himself took the race in 2014. Since its latest name change, the 1 1/16-mile test has been won by Baffert six times, most recently with ultimate juvenile champion Citizen Bull (Into Mischief) last year. And the Hall of Famer stands a very good chance to add his fifth consecutive win when six horses–four conditioned by Baffert–line up for this year's American Pharoah, a 'Win and You're In' for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar next month. Leading the charge is Desert Gate (Omaha Beach), victorious in his debut going five panels at Santa Anita in June before obliterating his rivals by 8 3/4 lengths in the six-furlong GIII Best Pal on Aug. 9. Facing arguably the best juvenile in the Baffert barn right now, 'TDN Rising Star', presented by Hagyard's Brant (Gun Runner), in the Sept. 7 GI Del Mar Futurity, Desert Gate finished only a length behind the winner in the seven-furlong contest. Juan Hernandez, aboard in all three prior starts, will try to nurse the speed of the 3-2 morning line favorite. Desert Gate | Benoit photo Baffert also saddles Kristofferson (Nyquist), a $1.15 million KEESEEP purchase, who won his six-furlong debut at Del Mar by 3/4 of a length on Aug. 31. While Hernandez, who was in the irons for the colt's career debut, sidesteps to the race favorite, Kristofferson acquires the services of Mike Smith. Rounding out Baffert's quartet is Plutarch (Into Mischief), runner up in the one-mile GIII Del Mar Juvenile Turf on Sept. 7 in addition to Balboa (Not This Time), who broke his maiden on Aug. 10 before tiring to fifth behind Brant in the Del Mar Futurity. The former, a son of champion Stellar Wind (Curlin), gets blinkers on, while the latter, an $875,000 KEESEP buy, removes them this weekend. Of the remaining horses, Intrepido (Maximus Mischief), the most expensive offspring by the sire sold at public auction when bringing $385,000 at the OBS April Sale, makes his black-type debut following a second-out win going a mile at Del Mar on Aug. 23, earning 'TDN Rising Star', presented by Hagyard status. Trained by Jeff Mullins, the bay was fourth in the seemingly live maiden won by Brant. Civil Liberty (Independence Hall) has suffered defeat at the hooves of Brant in both prior races, including a third in the Del Mar Futurity. The dark bay is trained by Chief Stipe O'Neill, who tries to collect his third victory in this race. Juvenile fillies are also represented on Saturday's card when six line up for the GII Oak Leaf Stakes, a 'Win and You're In' test for the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. Baffert holds the key with 'Rising Star' Explora (Blame), a 4 3/4-length winner over next out scorer Revera (Lexitonian) in a Del Mar maiden Aug. 17. Caught late by Bottle of Rouge (Vino Rosso) in the Sept. 6 Del Mar Debutante, the $350,000 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic purchase gets blinkers off while stretching to 1 1/16 miles here. Baffert also saddles 'Rising Star' Himika (Curlin), a runaway winner in her five-furlong debut at Santa Anita in June before adding a victory in the GIII Sorrento Stakes. The $900,000 OBSAPR purchase was fourth last time out in the Debutante. For those looking for a bit more value, La Wally (Constitution) finished a credible third in the Debutante, only 1 1/2 lengths behind the winner. A narrow winner in her debut at Del Mar in July, the Mark Glatt-trained filly has shown improvement in two starts, and her connections hope the favorite gets some pressure up front early to help their closing filly get up for a piece of it. Offering some pizzazz on the undercard's GIII Chillingworth Stakes is 'TDN Rising Star' presented by Hagyard Tamara (Bolt d'Oro), the daughter of champion Beholder who looked like she could be anything after winning her first two starts at two, including a 6 3/4-length victory in the 2023 Del Mar Debutante. Tiring to seventh as the favorite in that season's GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, she went missing until returning with a nose second one year later in a six-furlong optional claimer at Del Mar last November. Mike Smith returns to ride the 4-year-old. Rounding out the 'Win and You're In' races for next month's World Championships, the GII Rodeo Drive Stakes features Hang the Moon (Uncle Mo), winner of this race one year ago. Winless since, she comes into this off a fifth in the nine-furlong GII Del Mar's John C. Mabee Stakes. Likely to take the lion's share at the betting window is Amber Cascade (Free Drop Billy), claimed for $80,000 when a close-up fourth in a Churchill Downs optional claimer on the dirt in May. With Mike Maker now handling the training duties, the 5-year-old mare dead-heated for second in the one-mile Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Mile on Aug. 3 and was second again in the 11-furlong GII Flower Bowl Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 30.–C Bossinakis Nations Pride Leads Truly International Affair In Woodbine Graded Stakes Woodbine plays host to a trio of graded stakes races Saturday led by a truly international version of the GI Canadian International. The 1 1/2-mile turf route features none other than Godolphin globetrotter Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) for Charlie Appleby who returns to Canada to reclaim the race he won in decisive fashion when it was run over 1 1/4 miles two years back. “We came here confident that he was where he needed to be to win this race,” Appleby said. “He had valid excuses for his last two defeats as he's only ever run twice right-handed around Bahrain and been beaten twice. Then at Gulfstream (Pegasus World Cup Turf), he had a torrid shipping, it took a long time to get there and conditions weren't really suitable.” Nations Pride at Saratoga | Sarah Andrew The 6-year-old has seen an up and down 2025, faltering in the aforementioned Pegasus World Cup Turf but bouncing back in Meydan to take the G2 Singspiel Stakes in March. Well beaten again in the G1 Dubai Turf, Nations Pride returned to North America to just be caught on the lead in the 1 1/2-mile GI Sword Dancer at Saratoga Aug. 9. He drew the far outside post of 10 for Saturday's race. “He has shown huge versatility in both Europe, North America, and Dubai,” Appleby continued. “He has a great constitution and is very relaxed which has no doubt contributed to him winning from a mile up to a mile and a half.” Contributing to the international flavor, rail-drawn Haunted Dream (Ire) (Oasis Dream {Ire}) has earned the bulk of his $679,000 earnings split between England and Qatar for Wathnan Racing since being acquired privately in late 2023. The 6-year-old shipped to Woodbine to take this year's GIII Singspiel Stakes Sept. 6 as the favorite in his North American debut. “We were planning to give him a break, to be honest,” said trainer Hamad Al-Jehani. “But after such a great effort in the Singspiel, it gave us confidence to send him back again for the International. It is a good opportunity to be there again, especially with it being a Grade I race. It was a very good performance for him. It was his first time on the track, and he handled it very well.” Al-Jehani's second entry, Silawi (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) is a gelded son of 2012 G1 Prix Marcel Boussac heroine Silasol (Ire) (Monsun {Ger}) and also ships in from Europe off a win in the Aug. 23 G3 Winter Hill Stakes at Windsor. Sandwiched between the two choices are a host of challengers including hometown hero My Boy Prince (Cairo Prince) who has been knocking on the door at the Grade I level this year with seconds in the Jaipur, the Highlander and most recently, the Woodbine Mile. He stretches out for Mark Casse to the 1 1/2-mile distance for the first time Saturday. Peachtree Stable's Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile) seeks his first win since claiming the 2023 edition of the John's Call Stakes at Saratoga. That said, he's no stranger to the marathon distance for Miguel Clement having racked up over $2 million in earnings including a second in the 2 1/16-mile Gold Cup Invitational at Kentucky Downs two back Aug. 30. He was most recently runner-up again on just seven days' rest in the GII Turf Cup Sept. 6. A pair of Grade II events round out the graded stakes action north of the border with the GII Dance Smartly Stakes at 1 1/16 miles. Ready for Shirl (More Than Ready) leads the field for Roger Attfield off a third in the GI E.P. Taylor Stakes at long odds. The GIII Ontario Maton Stakes winner Caitlinhergrtness (Omaha Beach) breaks to her outside and looks for her third win on the Woodbine course this season. The 5 1/2-furlong GII Nearctic Stakes has Bring Theband Home (Into Mischief) who ran eighth in last year's edition and comes in off back-to-back stakes wins at Saratoga including the last-out GII Troy Stakes Aug. 3. Nobals (Noble Mission {GB}) returns to Woodbine for the first time since winning the GII Kennedy Road on the Tapeta in Nov. 2024. —Stefanie Grimm The post Sweet Sixteen: A Sensational Saturday From Sea To Shining Sea appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Diana Stakes (G1T) winner Excellent Truth has been retired after sustaining an injury during training, according to owner John Stewart of Resolute Racing.View the full article

Shadwell's Anmaat is likely to be retired after sustaining a setback preparing for his title defense of the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes later this month, according to racing manager Angus Gold. The Awtaad gelding won half of his 18 starts including the 2023 G1 Prix d'Ispahan and last year's Champion Stakes. In 2025 alone, he has run second three times at the highest level for trainer Owen Burrows in the Tattersalls Gold Cup, the Prince Of Wales's Stakes and in the Irish Champion Stakes. Gold told the PA news agency, “Sadly I think we've probably come to the end of the road with him. “It's not an old injury, he's had various niggles throughout his career, that's why he's been such an amazing horse as he's come back from all these adversities which have been well documented – he had well over a year off at one stage. “We got him back and he has saved our last two years, he's been a star for us but sadly he didn't come out of Ireland in great shape. He's always been a bit pottery and we hoped it might just be that but it didn't get any better. “The X-rays showed nothing but when he had an MRI, it showed a tiny little crack in a cannon bone. If he was a young horse you'd maybe put a screw in it and race him on, but he's overcome so much adversity so I think we'll give him an honourable retirement and he'll have a home for life.” The seven-year-old son of African Moonlight (Halling) earned over $2.2 million and was bred by Ringford Stud. He was picked up for 140,000gns out of the Tattersalls December Foal Sale in 2018. Added Gold, “He's been a superstar for us, I wish we had a few more like him. It is very rare for them to come back from the injuries he's had and to retain the enthusiasm for his work at seven like he had was extraordinary. The team at Owen's and at Shadwell have done a brilliant job, everyone is very attached to him. We'll miss him. It's sad he couldn't go out at Ascot but he's he's in one piece and we'll look after him now.” The post No Champion Stakes For Anmaat After Injury, Retirement Likely appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article