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8th-Fair Grounds, $53,800, Alw (NW1X)/Opt. Clm ($100,000), 3-21, 3yo, f, 5 1/2fT, 1:04.31, fm, 3/4 length. HEY BERTIE (f, 3, Kantharos–Believe in Bertie {MSW & MGSP, $413,482}, by Langfuhr) debuted a winner by 1 1/2 lengths in an off-the-turf sprint in New Orleans Jan. 17. After firing a bullet on the fast track in the Big Easy Mar. 14 (4f, :47.80, 1/114), the filly was well-backed as the 9-5 choice here. The homebred bided her time near the rear of the field up the backstretch as a scramble for the lead ensued on the engine. With longshot Bet Towinit (Star Guitar) attempting to go gate to wire, Hey Bertie went on the offensive around the far turn and with a furlong left the filly started to make headway. The 3-year-old punched the accelerator, collared her target in sight of the wire and won by 3/4 of a length. The winner is a half-sister to stablemate Brilliant Berti (Noble Mission {GB}), GSW, $1,601,285, who is entered in Saturday's GII Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes at Fair Grounds. Believe in Bertie was a $200,000 purchase by Hanzly Albina at the Fasig-Tipton December Digital Sale while a filly who was foaled Feb. 18 was in-utero. Hey Bertie's third dam is MGSW Allamerican Bertie (Quiet American). Lifetime Record: 2-2-0-0, $66,600. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O/B-Klein Racing (KY); T-Cherie DeVaux. #5 HEY BERTIE ($8.60), the half-sister to G3 winner Brilliant Bertie, broke her maiden on debut in the 7th race at @fairgroundsnola. @b_hernandezjr was aboard the three-year-old Kantharos filly for trainer @reredevaux. pic.twitter.com/2FcCgDtL09 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) January 17, 2025 The post DeVaux Dropping Dimes As Hey Bertie Dunks On Fair Grounds Field appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Thoroughbred Owners of California has named Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis, the team behind Hronis Racing, as this year's recipients of the Ed Friendly Industry Service Award, also known as the TOC Chairman's Award.View the full article

Typically, Scott Dilworth, along with his wife Evan, are found on the other side of the ticket. Longtime successful pinhookers, they notably purchased a yearling son of Uncle Mo for $250,000 at KEESEP in 2021 only to sell him as a 2-year-old seven months later for a sales-topping $2,300,000 at OBS April. That colt, under the tutelage of Bob Baffert, became Arabian Knight, a Grade I winner who joined the roster at Hill 'n' Dale for his first season at stud this year. Fast forward three years and it's a $400,000 son of McKinzie, who first caught Dilworth's eye as a weanling, who has the pair on the Road to the Kentucky Derby for the first time as Furio tackles Saturday's GII Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby. “The first time I ever saw him, I saw driving up to the [Keeneland] November Sale,” Dilworth remembered. “I passed Barn 15 and they were showing horses. There were a whole bunch of horses out and I just spotted him. I stopped the car, got out and asked what number he was to keep him in my head. He was my favorite weanling in that sale. I chased him and he brought $300,000 and that was just too much for me to pinhook but I absolutely loved him. Then I saw that he was entered in the [Fasig-Tipton] Saratoga Sale and I thought, 'he's going to bring a ton of money up here' because I thought he was the best colt in the sale.” Dilworth had to strike only a single bid on the son of 'TDN Rising Star' Take Charge Angel (Will Take Charge), herself a half to the late MGISW Cave Rock (Arrogate), taking him home for $400,000. And while pinhooking was always on the table, Dilworth knew that if the colt had potential, he'd wind up keeping him. “I gave him to Raul Reyes at King's Equine,” said Dilworth. “I told Raul, 'train him like we're gonna wind up at a sale' but I remember thinking that I may end up keeping him if we think he's a true racehorse. And all along, I felt like he was a true racehorse.” Furio made his racing debut at Churchill Downs for trainer Joe Sharp last September, leading the race as the favorite until the final eighth when he was caught and wound up third. After a few months off, he got things back on track with a four-length gate-to-wire win at the Fair Grounds Jan. 20 and was most recently second when going two turns behind another Louisiana Derby contender in Instant Replay (Maximum Security) Feb. 17. “I wish we would've gotten one more [race] in before the [Louisiana] Derby,” Dilworth admitted. “We just felt like we know he could be competitive and that's why we're here. He's been excellent in his works, galloping out real good. Joe Sharp's done a great job and we're just excited to be a part of it.” And while the temptation to start smelling roses has caught many an owner dreaming, Dilworth admits he's taking it “one race at a time” for his colt who is yet to be nominated to the Triple Crown series. And as the sales calendar turns back around to the 2-year-olds with OBS March already in the books, Dilworth is content sticking with what he knows. “I'd rather sell the dream than live the dream,” he said with a laugh, noting that he'd already pinhooked several of the yearlings he purchased from last year. “Evan and I feel very, very blessed to have what we think is a good horse and to be able to compete at this level.” The post Furio A First Derby Contender For Scott And Evan Dilworth appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

A year after recording a GII TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby-GII Fasig-Tipton Fair Grounds Oaks double with Catching Freedom and Tarifa, trainer Brad Cox will saddle the morning-line favorites in both races Saturday. The rail-drawn John Hancock (Constitution), a game wire-to-wire winner over next-out GIII Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby winner Owen Almighty (Speightstown) in the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs Feb. 8, will put his two-for-two record on the line in the Louisiana Derby. The WinStar Farm and CHC, Inc. colorbearer is the 7-2 program favorite. The stretch-running Gary and Mary West homebred Instant Replay (Maximum Security) enters for Cox following a breakthrough victory in a local optional claimer Feb. 17. The field of 10 also includes: GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star Stakes two-three-four Chunk of Gold (Preservationist), Built (Hard Spun) and Vassimo (Nyquist); and narrow Sunland Park Derby runner-up Caldera (Liam's Map). Both Built and Vassimo will be adding blinkers. The Louisiana Derby offers 200 points (100-50-25-15-10) on the road to the GI Kentucky Derby. “We feel they both deserve a shot at getting to the Kentucky Derby,” Cox said. “We've been fortunate to win this race twice and in two different ways. Wells Bayou on the front end and coming from well off the pace with Catching Freedom. The track tends to play fair, and our colts each have a different running style. We feel we're set up with two big opportunities.” The five-for-five Godolphin homebred and 4-5 Fair Grounds Oaks morning-line favorite Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro), meanwhile, kicked off her sophomore campaign for Cox with a runaway win in the GII Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes Feb. 15. The Fair Grounds Oaks carries 200 (100-50-25-15-10) GI Kentucky Oaks qualifying points. “She's just different,” said Cox, who has won three previous renewals of the Fair Grounds Oaks. “The word I always use is class.” The stacked 12-race Louisiana Derby program also includes the return of GI Breeders' Cup Classic winner and champion 3-year-old colt 'TDN Rising Star' Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) in the GII New Orleans Classic Stakes; and a deep field of 12, headed by GI Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational Stakes winner Spirit of St Louis (Medaglia d'Oro), in the GII Muniz Memorial Classic Stakes. Breeders' Cup Classic winner Sierra Leone walking the shedrow this morning at @fairgroundsnola! He returns to the races TOMORROW! You can bet the New Orleans Classic with TwinSpires. pic.twitter.com/DBXbezI7O7 — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) March 21, 2025 Derby and Oaks Points Up for Grabs at Turfway Godolphin homebred and 'TDN Rising Star' Poster (Munnings), a very strong closing third going against the track in his sophomore debut in the Sam F. Davis, will make his first start over the synthetic for trainer Eoin Harty in Saturday's GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park, which offers Kentucky Derby qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. The 3-1 morning-line favorite followed a pair of wins on grass with a narrow decision in last year's GII Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct. Poster | Sarah Andrew The overflow field of 13 also includes: California Burrito (Army Mule), Baby Max (Maximus Mischief) and Maximum Promise (Maximum Security), the top three finishers from the local John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Feb. 22. Led by front-running Cincinnati Trophy Stakes winner White Rocks (Frosted), a wide-open field will line up for the $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks one race earlier on the card. It awards 50-25-15-10-5 qualifying points for the Kentucky Oaks to the top five finishers. Saturday's graded action also includes the GIII TwinSpires Kentucky Cup Classic at Turfway, GIII Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park and GIII San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. The post Louisiana Derby, Fair Grounds Oaks Go Through Cox Barn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

By Jonny Turner The timing looks perfect for Tabasco as he looks to spice up the Central Southland Cup at Winton today. The five-year-old will back up in the 2400m feature after an unlucky fifth in the Wyndham Cup. After making a smart beginning, Tabasco was shuffled back before running on in tight quarters. The effort came in arguably the strongest field the pacer has taken on in Country Cups company and it showed he was right up with his rivals. “It was very pleasing because he did have a bit more to offer,” trainer-driver Brad Williamson said. “He has been a bit of a revelation since his win at Ashburton during Cup Week, he hasn’t gone a bad race yet.” “He has always been a bit casual in his races but with a bit more time and maturity he has been more focused on competing.” “He has been very competitive in these country cup races and of all of them this one probably looks the most likely one, as far as winning goes.” Tabasco starts from the front line in the Subway Winton/Uppercuts Butchery Central Southland Cup (3.17pm) as he did in the Wyndham Cup. He is a $2.90 joint favourite with Piccadilly Pete in just a five horse field. That handicap won’t matter much if Tabasco makes an early mistake, as he has done in most of his standing starts. However, the pacer got his last look at the starting tapes bang on. “It is the only time he has stepped away, he has always scrambled or can-canned away for a few strides.” “It was very pleasing to see him get it right, I put the hopple shorteners up a few more holes than I have before and we will go with that formula again.” Williamson starts three horses at Winton on Saturday and all three look genuine winning threats. Kracka Looka steps back in class in Race 3, the AB Lime Handicap Trot after running fifth at Addington in her last start. In her prior outing, the mare delivered a strong win at Cromwell. “She performed well enough in a handy Addington grade.” “Ah Dinnae Ken looks the one to beat, but if she were to make a mistake which she has done at times, I think we would be up to handling the rest of the field.” Domination’s Call has been brilliantly consistent through summer and early autumn and he looks set to run another honest race for the Williamson stable in Saturday’s feature trot, the Des Ltd Handicap Trot (2.18pm). “He’s been going well, he is a horse that capitalises with his good manners and by making a good beginning.” Williamson rates Lil Whip as the best winning chance among his outside drives. The trotter steps back sharply in grade after taking on Samanthas Moon, who is a big winning hope in Saturday’s feature trot. View the full article

Kosta, Stephanie, and Pete Hronis of Hronis Racing have been named the recipients of the 2025 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award, also known as the TOC Chairman's Award, according to the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC). The annual award honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Thoroughbred racing. Not only did Hronis Racing lead all California owners in wins in 2024, but they have regularly campaigned top horses around the nation, including 2022 Horse of the Year Flightline, and are dedicated philanthropists. “The Hronis family truly embodies the spirit of California horse racing,” said TOC Chairman Gary Fenton. “Their unwavering commitment to the sport is matched by their deep compassion for our equine athletes and the dedicated horsemen and horsewomen who make racing possible. Their contributions continue to elevate California racing, both on and off the track.” Kosta Hronis has been a member of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Board of Directors since 2018, while his wife, Stephanie, serves on the boards of the TOC, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA), the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Foundation (CTHF), the NTRA Horse PAC, and The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation. She also co-founded the Horse Racing Women's Summit, now the Horse Racing Women's Association (HRWA). The Hronis family will be honored at TOC's Southern California Annual Meeting at Del Mar on Saturday, Aug. 16. The post 2025 TOC Chairman’s Award Goes to Hronis Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Featuring 29 horses and stallion seasons, the catalogue for the 2025 Inglis Digital USA March Sale is headlined by the half-sister to the dam of the reigning Horse of the Year, the auction house announced Friday. Among the notables on offer is Lady Eliana (Tapizar), a half-sister to the dam of 'TDN Rising Star' 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna), who is being offered as a broodmare prospect. Other notable names include SW Bank On Anna (Central Banker); Fleet Frost (Frosted), who hails from a busy female line which includes the likes of the late great English Channel; SW Professors' Pride (Bayern), from the family of an Argentinian champion; and SW Tequila Kiss (Competitive Edge), who is out of a half-sister to the multiple Grade I-placed dam of Japanese champion G1SW-Jpn Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}). Also in the catalogue is Giant Bird (Colonel John), a half-sister to GISW Mucho Gusto (Mucho Macho Man) and GISP Go With Gusto (Medaglia d'Oro). The broodmare hails from the immediate female family of Canadian Horse of the Year Peaks and Valleys, who was among leading sires in Canada, and his half-sister MGSP Alternate (Seattle Slew), dam of GISW Higher Power (Medaglia d'Oro) and MGSW Alternation (Distorted Humor). This is the extended family of GSW & G1SP-Fr, GSP-Ire, GSP American Sonja (GB) (Tasleet {GB}), who was last seen running sixth in the 2024 G1 Prix de l'Opera Longines at ParisLongchamp. She is offered in-foal to Bolt d'Oro. The broodmare offering Princess Tine (Fr) (Pastorius {Ger}) has a no-guarantee season to Raging Bull (Fr) for after she foals her Demarchelier (GB) foal while Lookin at Grace (Lookin At Lucky) is being sold with her Feb. 25 Tapwrit filly at foot. Breeders with late-season plans for mares will find no-guarantee seasons to Flameaway, Modernist, Messier, Mind Control, and Great Notion. “We're thrilled to get our March sale underway with a strong collection of breeding stock along with quality racehorses and some no-guarantee seasons if you're still looking for a match for your mare,” said Kyle Wilson, senior director of Sales and Recruiting for Inglis Digital USA. “Our entire team is ready to assist in any way.” To view the full catalogue and register to bid, registration and a bidding limit are both required to start placing bids, visit the Inglis Digital USA website. The post Inglis Digital’s 2025 March Catalogue Includes Half-Sister to Dam of Thorpedo Anna 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 half-sister to a GI Natalma Stakes winner. 14.15 La Teste-Bassin Arcachon, Mdn, €21,000, 3yo, f, 8fT Godolphin's hitherto unraced HONEYFLOWER (GB) (Kingman {GB}) is a homebred daughter of stakes-winning G1 Prix Maurice de Gheest fourth Tulips (Ire) (Pivotal {GB}) and thus kin to GI Natalma Stakes heroine Wild Beauty (GB) (Frankel {GB}), Group 3-winning G1 Al Maktoum Challenge fourth Desert Wisdom (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}) and G3 UAE Oaks runner-up Swift Rose (Ire) (Invincible Spirit {Ire}). Swift Rose is the dam of last year's G1 2000 Guineas and G1 Sussex Stakes hero Notable Speech (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). The Alex Pantall representative's 11 rivals include Alain and Gerard Wertheimer's once-raced homebred Jokla (GB) (Zarak {Fr}), who is a Christophe Ferland-trained daughter of stakes-winning G1 Prix Marcel Boussac runner-up Matematica (Ger) (Rock Of Gibraltar {Ire}); and George Strawbridge's more experienced €330,000 Arqana August acquisition Blue Lilas (Fr) (Blue Point {Ire}), who is out of an unraced full-sister to G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches, G1 Prix de Diane and G1 Prix d'Ispahan heroine Golden Lilas (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}), from the Francois Rohaut stable. The post Half-Sister To Natalma Stakes Heroine Wild Beauty On Deck For La Teste Unveiling appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

TDN's Senior Racing Editor Steve Sherack provides analysis for Saturday's pair of GI Kentucky Derby preps–the GII TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby and GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks. GII TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby – After being offered in a pair of maiden claimers at two, #9 Instant Replay (Maximum Security) really elevated his game for Brad Cox in his 3-year-old debut, closing impressively (albeit into a hot pace) from last of six to win with authority (came home in :31) by five lengths in an optional claimer at Fair Grounds Feb. 17. He should get plenty of pace to close into again here and a repeat of that performance–good for a career-high 92 Beyer Speed Figure–makes him a major player at what has to be a solid price. #5 Caldera (Liam's Map) ran too good to lose with a wide trip in the Sunland Park Derby and has been working sharply for the Coach since. #10 Hypnus (Into Mischief), a head-turning 'TDN Rising Star' debut winner around two turns over this track, deserves another shot at double digits off a nightmare trip in the GII Rebel. Selection: #9 Instant Replay (6-1). GIII Jeff Ruby Steaks – I always tend to gravitate towards a turf horse with a nice turn of foot for Turfway's Jeff Ruby Steaks. #5 Flying Mohawk (Karakontie {Jpn}), a visually impressive winner over the lawn in his last two at Churchill and Fair Grounds, certainly meets that criteria this year. He came home the right way in both of those victories, and his pedigree (out of a Twirling Candy mare) says that the switch to synthetic should be right up his alley. Absolutely no knocks on last year's GII Remsen winner and morning-line favorite #9 Poster (Munnings), who also has a pair of turf wins on his resume. He ran on nicely from far back to finish third in a race completed dominated on the front end in the Sam F. Davis. #7 Giocoso (Not This Time) is another with some solid turf form and should be every bit of his 30-1 morning-line quote entering off a dismal run in the GII Fasig-Tipton Risen Star. #12 He's Not Joking (Practical Joke) did absolutely nothing wrong in four tries over Woodbine's all-weather last year, led by a win in the GIII Grey. He comes in way under the radar following a pair of disappointing runs in Kentucky Derby preps on dirt. Selection: #5 Flying Mohawk (15-1). The post Handicapping the Kentucky Derby Preps: Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The sales pavilion at Lone Star Park is now the Mary Ruyle Sales Pavilion.View the full article

Led by leading scorer Drayden Van Dyke, a team of Santa Anita jockeys defeated the Holy Angels Middle School basketball team Thursday night to break a lengthy losing streak in the 55th annual charity game. With coach Luis Jauregui at the helm and former jockey Darrell Haire serving as assistant, the jockeys came out on top with a score of 28-22. The team consisted of Van Dyke, Kent Desormeaux, Edwin Maldonado, Armando Ayuso, Abel Lezcano, Ricky Gonzalez, Diego Herrara, Geovanni Franco, Kevin Orozco and Sofia Barandela. Prior to the game, Hall of Famers Laffit Pincay Jr. and Mike Smith were available to the fans for an autograph session. Proceeds went to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and Holy Angels athletics. “Everyone played great,” said Jauregui, who was making his coaching debut. “They were really hustling.” The post Santa Anita Park Jockeys Break Lengthy Losing Streak in Charity Hoops Game appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The sales pavilion at Lone Star Park has been renamed in honor of retiring Texas Thoroughbred Association (TTA) executive director Mary Ruyle, the group announced Friday afternoon. Ruyle has a long history with the association since she began as a bookkeeper in 1988 and moved her way up the ranks until she ultimately became the executive director. Her 36-year tenure with the TTA made her the longest-employed member in the history of the association. “There is not enough we can do to show Mary how much the Texas thoroughbred industry appreciates her years of hard work and dedication,” said Phil Adams, the TTA board member who coordinated the renaming effort. After Fasig-Tipton withdrew from Texas in 2015, Ruyle was instrumental in establishing the TTA Sales division and its two annual auctions. She also helped establish programs like The Paddock Foundation for retired racehorses and the Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund for scholarships as well as the Clarence Scharbauer Jr. Texas Stallion Stakes series and special races for TTA sale graduates. The first event to be held in the newly renamed pavilion will be The Texas Thoroughbred Association Two-Year-Old In Training Sale Apr. 2. “I was surprised and touched by this gesture from the board of directors,” said Ruyle. “I love the sales, for me it is old home week where I get to see so many of the people that make horse racing special.” The post Sales Pavilion at Lone Star Park Renamed in Honor of TTA Executive Mary Ruyle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The top three finishers from the Hong Kong Classic Cup mix it up again in the Hong Kong Derby March 23 at Sha Tin Racecourse.View the full article

Eliza Bradbeer and Stan Begley have been named foaling manager and broodmare manager, respectively, at David Cox and Tamso Doyle Cox's Baroda Stud. Bradbeer has been with the stud for two years and started as a foaling assistant. She attained her degree in rural studies from Newcastle Unversity in the UK, graduated from the Irish National Stud course and spent time in Australia at Segenhoe Stud before joining Baroda. A grandson of noted vet Stan Cosgrove, Begley was previously an assistant breeding manager at the Irish National Stud and is a graduate of the Smurfit Business School. He started his tenure at Baroda in January. Tamso Doyle Cox, who operates Baroda and Rosetown Studs and consigns to major sales with her husband David, said, “It is a wonderful time of the year here and to have such a great team on site is such a help, Brian Delahunt is our award-winning and dedicated head man and he is well supported here with some great managers in Eliza, Stan and also both Max Harte our yearling manager and Tarlach Mac Giolla Cheara who manages Eyrefield for us which is part of the three farms that come under the Baroda banner. We are not hugely into titles and everyone gets stuck in across the place, a good team ethos and plenty for everyone to do.” The post Eliza Bradbeer And Stan Begley Assume New Roles With Baroda Stud appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

11th-GP, $94K, Msw, 3yo, 1 1/16m, T, 5:52 p.m. ET. A $650,000 Keeneland September grad, WEAPONIZED (Gun Runner) makes his first start for N Theory Racing and trainer Brad Cox. The colt is out of Lady Tapit (Tapit), who went for a cool $1.8-million to Whisper Hill Farm & Gainesway during last year's Keeneland November Sale while in foal to Good Magic. This productive mare is also responsible for GII Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby hero and current sire Kingsbarns (Uncle Mo), and her filly Irresistible (Munnings) was purchased for $700,000 by Steven W. Young at the 2024 Keeneland September Sale. Weaponized's extended female family includes GI American Oaks Invitational Stakes victress Gozzip Girl (Dynaformer), who claims Japanese group stakes winner Chuck Nate (Jpn) (Heart's Cry {Jpn}). Also set for his unveiling is Orator (War Front). Bred by Claiborne and co-owned with Peter Wilson, the Shug McGaughey trainee's dam is Orate (A.P. Indy)–a full-sister to the influential Pulpit. Orator is a half-sister to SW Endless Chatter (First Samurai) who produced SW Baytown Chatterbox (Street Sense). TJCIS PPS 1st-TP, $80K, Msw, 3yo, f, 6f, AW, 12:45 p.m. ET. At Turfway, the opener includes first-time starter Oraia (Gun Runner). Taken home by Ed and Susie Orr for $550,000 during Keeneland September and sent to trainer William Cowans, the chestnut hails from a dam whose half-sister is MGSW & MSW Ageless (Successful Appeal). TJCIS PPS The post Half-Brother To Kingsbarns Out Of Lady Tapit Debuts At Gulfstream appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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The New York Racing Association and Spendthrift Farm announced it has entered into a multiyear agreement for the storied farm to serve as the title sponsor of the $300,000 Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes (G1).View the full article

It doesn't take too deep a dive into the pedigree of Northern Dancer to understand the Italian influence in so many racehorses in training these days. Italy's significance in the annals of racing and breeding history reaches beyond Nearco of course, but in recent years there has been a very real fear that the country is losing its place in the Thoroughbred world order. Indeed, its black-type races have been gradually downgraded. The Derby Italiano and Oaks d'Italia lost Group 1 status in 2009 and 2007 respectively, and Italy lost its final Group 1 race in 2019 when the Premio Lydia Tesio was downgraded to a Group 2. A further nine listed races have been cut from the Italian racing programme for 2025. There is hope, however, that the issues which have beset Italian racing for a number of years are now in the process of being addressed, with an apparently genuine desire from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forestry (MASAF), which oversees the sport's administration, to return Italian racing to a position of strength. Remo Chiodi, MASAF's director general and general manager of Italian horseracing, is the man charged with righting the ship. He is cautiously optimistic of a return to calmer waters and has overseen significant changes already, including, most importantly, a reduction in the lengthy wait for prize-money to be paid out. “We've been very busy but fortunately many things are going well, in my opinion, or at least, better than in the past,” he says. “Revitalising international relationships was one of the major targets of my work plan for 2024. After many years of absence, for Italy it was necessary to restart rebuilding strong relationships and recover credibility in Europe and all around the world.” In 2023, the Italian Government began a structural reform, recognising the part which horseracing can play as an economic resource for the country. In acknowledging the need for collaboration with Italy's fellow racing nations, Chiodi adds, “We are experiencing different levels of development in horseracing countries but we are all facing similar problems within our national industries, from breeding to racing.” One trend seen across the bloodstock world of late is a reduction in foal crop numbers. In Italy, the drop in the number of reported foals in the country has been undeniably steep, though there is a glimmer of hope. From 1,751 foals recorded in Italy in 2010, the 2023 crop stood at just 686, which is actually an improvement on the 2018 low of 603. In an attempt to stimulate trade at the Italian sales, VAT on Italian yearling purchases has been reduced from 22 per cent to five per cent. “Our plan needs time, so currently there is not an increase in the number of owners or breeders, but we have a good feeling about the future,” Chiodi says. Among the causes for optimism is a reduction in betting tax on horseracing to bring it into line with other sports, and the introduction of an additional two per cent tax on virtual betting, which will help to boost prize-money levels. “Taxation on betting has been reduced to 24 per cent. In the past horseracing did not have such good consideration from politicians, but now, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Minister Lollobrigida and Under Secretary of State La Pietra, are personally leading the process of reform,” Chiodi explains, adding that while the sport of trotting remains buoyant in Italy, the Thoroughbred sector still has a long way to go in attempting to recapture the glory days of Italian racing. “In Italy, horseracing is managed by public administration and public money, directly from the Ministry of Agriculture,” he says. “This is a challenge because we don't have the opportunity to act as a private company and manage it in the way the sector needs to be competitive with all the other countries. But we are working towards a major reform in order to reestablish a private parent company to manage it – like in France or the UK, for example. This is what we are working towards and it is scheduled for the end of this year.” VAT on Italian-bought yearlings has been reduced to five per cent | Emma Berry Chiodi says that the Italian authorities have listened to the advice offered by the European Pattern Committee in order to stem the loss of further black-type races. Prize-money has already been increased for some stakes races and, with a slight reduction in the number of races, increases of more than 15% in average purses across the board are intended from next year. The international reputation of Italian horseracing has not been helped in recent years by the unacceptable delay in paying out prize-money to connections. “We are now on 100 to 120 days of delay for payments – better than in the past but of course still not where we would like it to be for the future,” Chiodi admits. “But by the end of the year the goal is to reduce this to 90 days.” “Among the most important milestones we have adopted is a merit-based classification for all the racetracks based on the scientific method of AHP – analytic hierarchy process – in order to award money for investment in racetracks according to what we see in terms of their goals and future perspectives.” The latter has been published in an official government decree, signed by Under Secretary Patrizio La Pietra and hailed by the Ministry of Agriculture as an “epochal change” for Italian horseracing. Clearly the intention is there to improve what has become a regrettable situation, with Italy falling far behind its European cousins in the sport. The appointment of Chiodi, who has no background in racing, was, he says, for exactly that reason. “Probably this was one of the most important facts for the decision of the political authorities,” he admits. “That I had no involvement in the past in the sector, so I had no constraints or links with the previous management. But I have expertise in economic planning and management, and this is very useful in this phase.” He acknowledges the help he has received from others, notably Tamara Papiccio, recently elected to be the first vice-president of the European Trotting Union. She has been involved in the industry for more than 30 years and is currently general secretary of the Mediterranean Horseracing Union. She lists other areas currently being tackled for improvement. “We are working on an update on all the regulations which will be in place next month – this has not been done in 15 years,” says Papiccio. “We're also updating our horse welfare and anti-doping rules and increasing our anti-doping testing in training. We already did this last year but we will go farther as it is important for the integrity of the sector.” Also in progress is the foundation of a government-funded programme for the aftercare of racehorses, which is being set up in association with the country's equestrian federation and will complement a number of privately-run operations of this nature already in place in Italy. For those eager to follow Italian racing, both in the country and beyond, a recently launched website in Italian, French and English, with all the races live-streamed, can be found under the new-look brand of Grande Ippica Italiana, which is also the name used across social media channels. “We have worked hard on our communications,” says Chiodi. “And we are recovering our place in the international horseracing associations.” Chiodi admits that one of their hardest challenges is likely to be changing the mindsets of those working within Italian racing. “There is not an optimistic view inside the community, and this is not good. It is very difficult to change – and it is a global trend – but in Italy it is very hard,” he says. “And of course, it's necessary to guarantee continuity and commitment in the renewal process.” He remains, however, positive in his outlook for the future of what has been a nation of huge importance in the evolution of horseracing. “I can say that we can be optimistic,” says Chiodi. “We know that we can do more and that we have room for improvement. It needs patience – and I mean years, not months – but in two or three years we can sum up what we have done and then it will be a good time to evaluate.” The post ‘Intense Renewal’ Underway in Italian Racing appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Lucky Seven Stable and Sharaf Mohamed Alhairi's Rattle N Roll (Connect), who rallied from the back of the back to finish a creditable fifth to Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steel {Jpn}) and Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}) in the G1 Saudi Cup on Feb. 22, has officially been invited to participate in the $12-million G1 Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse Apr. 5, trainer Ken McPeek tweeted Mar. 21. The 6-year-old failed to draw into last year's GI Breeders' Cup Classic and was rerouted for the GII Clark Stakes Nov. 29, where he duly obliged by 3/4 of a length, defeating a field that included fellow World Cup invitee Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}). Sent to Riyadh for the Jan. 25 G3 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Cup–a Saudi Cup qualifier–Rattle N Roll streaked home 4 3/4 lengths to the good and was beaten about two lengths for third last time in the main event while adding $1 million to his bankroll. Rattle N Roll remained at King Abdulaziz Racetrack on the outskirts of the Saudi capital immediately following the race before shipping to Dubai to continue his training about two weeks ago. The $210,000 Keeneland September yearling has displayed good energy in his morning gallops since his arrival and is scheduled to breeze five furlongs beneath veteran horseman Danny Ramsey on Mar. 22, McPeek tweeted. The addition of Rattle N Roll takes the World Cup field to 11, with Forever Young heading the ante-post markets at 4-5 over the Bhupat Seemar-trained pair of G2 Al Maktoum Classic hero Imperial Emperor (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}, 11-2) and Walk Of Stars (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}, 8-1), who defeated his stablemate in the G1 Al Maktoum Challenge in January, but was a distant 12th in the Saudi Cup. Rattle N Roll is quoted as a 25-1 chance. Rattle N Roll getting stronger everyday in Dubai. Scheduled to breeze Saturday 5 furlongs under Danny Ramsey. Still no rider assigned. We are optimistic and the accommodations are amazing. @DubaiWorldCup @RacingDubai @DubaiRacingTV pic.twitter.com/TvMgklKAoy — Kenny McPeek (@KennyMcPeek) March 20, 2025 In other World Cup-related news: Il Miracolo (Gun Runner) breezed five furlongs in 1:00.13 (1/5) Friday morning at Gulfstream Park for trainer Antonio Sano. The World Cup riding assignment for the dual Grade III winner has yet to be confirmed. Trainer Chief Stipe O'Neill said Thursday that Frankie Dettori rides Calumet Farm's GI Pacific Classic upsetter Mixto (Good Magic) in the World Cup and retains the call on GI Malibu Stakes hero Raging Torrent (Maximus Mischief), who heads the market for the G2 Godolphin Mile. O'Neill has won the Mile twice, including last year's renewal with Two Rivers Over (Tamarkuz). At Santa Anita Friday morning, Mixto went a half-mile in :48.60 (9/36) and Raging Torrent the same distance in :50.80 (35/36). The third of the O'Neill-trained invitees, Katonah (Klimt, World Cup), covered four furlongs in :50.60 (33/36). The post Rattle N Roll Invited To Dubai World Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Churchill Downs has officially rebranded the Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be known as “Winsday: Greater Thrills for the Greater Good, presented by Resolute Racing” in honor of supporting local nonprofit organizations in the Kentuckiana community, the organization announced Friday. With a total of 50 area nonprofits who have emailed unique ticket links to their supporters, Churchill Downs will donate $5 to the respective organization for every “Winsday” box seat ticket sold. Individual seats on the 100 level are $32 and the 300 level box seats are $39 with the reserved boxes being communal seating with other guests unless they are purchased in full. The event will also provide participating organizations with multiple ways to raise funds including special cash prizes and increasing awareness for their work on race day. A full list of the organizations is available here. Listed in alphabetical order on the site, ticket purchases made through the links will also unlock a randomly selected drawing for an additional $2,000 prize to the nonprofit. In addition to various Thoroughbred-centered charities, others participating include groups providing assistance for the spiritual, mental, and living needs of their communities. “Winsday” will take place Wednesday, Apr. 30 before the GI Kentucky Derby is run May 3. “Winsday is a new Kentucky Derby Week event that will make a direct impact on the lives of many across Louisville and the Kentuckiana region,” said Casey C. Ramage, vice president of Marketing and Partnerships, Churchill Downs Racetrack. “Churchill Downs is thrilled to partner with Resolute Racing and the Community Foundation of Louisville for this incredible celebration of the pivotal role nonprofits play in our community.” The post Wednesday of Kentucky Derby Week to be Dedicated to Supporting Local Kentuckiana Nonprofits appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The New York Racing Association (NYRA)and Spendthrift Farm have entered a multi-year agreement for the stallion operation to serve as the title sponsor of the $300,000 GI Spendthrift Farm Hopeful Stakes, announced NYRA Friday morning. The seven-panel dirt sprint for juveniles anchors the closing day program of the 40-day summer meeting Monday, Sept. 1 at Saratoga. One of the oldest races for 2-year-olds, the Hopeful had its inaugural running in 1903, and several winners of the contest would go on to enjoy victory in the GI Belmont Stakes, including the likes of Triple Crown winner Secretariat. Most recently, several stallions on (or who once stood on) the Spendthrift roster have claimed the race including Basin in 2019; Jackie's Warrior in 2020, who set the race record of 1:21.29 (run at seven furlongs) that stands today; and 2022 champion juvenile Forte. As one of three Grade I races on closing weekend at the Spa, the Hopeful will proceed the GI Spinaway Saturday, Aug. 20 and the GI Jockey Club Gold Cup Sunday, Aug. 31. A full list of the Saratoga stakes schedule may be found here. “The Hopeful is one of America's most storied races for 2-year-olds, and we are honored to be its sponsor,” said Ned Toffey, Spendthrift Farm general manager. “For generations, this race has played a key role in shaping champions–many of whom have gone on to stand at Spendthrift, including Forte and Jackie's Warrior today.” “This partnership allows us to support a race that embodies the excitement, promise, and rich tradition of 2-year-old racing. We also commend NYRA for its steadfast commitment to the sport, ensuring that Saratoga remains the pinnacle of racing and a launching pad for the next generation of great horses.” The post Spendthrift Farm to Sponsor Grade I Hopeful at Saratoga appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Multiple group winner Calandagan (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}) pleased his connections with a strong gallop at Saint-Cloud on Thursday, according to trainer Francis-Henri Graffard. The Aga Khan runner is pointing toward the $6-million G1 Dubai Sheema Classic at Meydan on Apr. 5. “All winter we decided he was a horse for the Sheema Classic,” the trainer told Dubai Racing Club. “Unfortunately we have trial races at Chantilly on the polytrack and the difference between the two races was too big and I would have had to rush him coming out of the winter so I decided not to do that and take him straight to the Sheema Classic.” Jockey Mickael Barzalona was aboard for Thursday's work. “Mickael Barzalona was pleased with the horse and I think he will come on a lot for it,” said Graffard. “The ground was good today [Thursday] at Saint-Cloud so it was very positive for the horse and he needed going out of the yard and getting back into the rhythm of a race on the racecourse. It was very positive and the gallop went really well.” A winner of the G3 Prix Noailles, G3 Prix Hocquart–both at ParisLongchamp–and the G2 King Edward VII Stakes at Royal Ascot in first half of 2024, Calandagan would run with credit without winning in his final two performances of the year. Given a short break, he was second to City Of Troy (Justify) in the G1 Juddmonte International Stakes at York in August and filled that position again in the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes in the wake of Anmaat (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}) on Oct. 19. Graffard is keen to keep his charge at 1 1/2 miles in 2025 and added, “He's a horse that needs to get into his rhythm in the early part of the race so I think he's better suited by a mile and a half. The plan is to keep him to mile and a half races this year.” In the Dubai Sheema Classic, Calandagan could face the likes of Group 1 winners Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Al Riffa (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Danon Decile (Jpn) (Epiphaneia {Jpn}), Calif (Ger) (Areion {Ger}) and Cervinia (Jpn) (Harbinger {GB}), among others. The post Calandagan Primed For Dubai Sheema Classic After Racecourse Gallop appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article