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The GI Sword Dancer Stakes, won by El Cordobes (Ire) (Frankel {GB}) Saturday at Saratoga, will be run next year under a new name in honor of late trainer Christophe Clement, who passed away in late May. The Breeders' Cup 'Win and You're In' event will be contested in 2026 as the GI Christophe Clement Turf, announced the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) Saturday just prior to the 2025 running. Clement won the race a record five times, including in 2024 with 'TDN Rising Star' Far Bridge (English Channel). That LSU Stables runner finished sixth in this year's running under Clement's trainer son, Miguel, who took over his father's stable. “On behalf of our entire Clement family, we would like to thank NYRA for this honor. It's a race that meant a lot to Christophe and we know his spirit lives on through all of us,” said Valerie Clement, wife of the late trainer. “His love for the horses, his friendship with fellow trainers and owners, and his dedication for mentoring others are just a few things we miss daily in the sport without Christophe. We look forward to cheering on some of the most talented horses annually and participating in this race. And, as Christophe reminded us regularly, we must live life to the fullest every single day.” The post Sword Dancer to be Renamed for Christophe Clement appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

EL CORDOBES (IRE) (g, 4, Frankel {GB}–Bold Lass {Ire}, by Sea The Stars {Ire}), the lesser-preferred and less-accomplished part of an uncoupled entry for Godolphin and trainer Charlie Appleby, took his cue from Flavien Prat in upper stretch, split rivals inside the final furlong and dove across the line first to take out Saturday's GI Resorts World Casino Sword Dancer Stakes. With the victory, El Cordobes earns an automatic berth into the field for the GI Longines Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar later this fall. Exiting a victory in the G2 Princess of Wales's Stakes at Newmarket on July 10, El Cordobes was a 4-1 shot in this first try at top-level competition and was able to secure an ideal early spot from the box seat in third, as Vote No (Divisidero) made the running in advance of El Cordobes's stablemate Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}). Continuing to save ground down the back, El Cordobes always traveled strongly, but was taken a hold of by Prat on the turn and was shuffled back to near-enough last just as the real running was about to begin. In the meantime, William Buick had gone for Nations Pride with a good three furlongs to travel, and it looked to have worked, as the 6-year-old pinched a good break heading for home. Taking a gap between Rebel Red (GB) (Frankel {GB}) and a weakening Far Bridge (English Channel) in upper stretch, El Cordobes went through another between Nations Pride and Rebel Red with the race in the balance and was home narrowly best. Far Bridge was trapped out three deep in the early portion of the Sword Dancer, and mindful that he likes to ply his trade as close to the inside as possible, Joel Rosario allowed the favorite to roll forward, but was content to lay second behind Vote No. He more or less sat a pocket trip for the remainder of the race, but failed to quicken in the final furlong and a half and finished down the field. El Cordobes is the 38th worldwide Grade I/Group 1 winner for his sire and his fifth on American shores. Frankel's late son Measured Time (GB) was beaten into second by Far Bridge 12 months ago. Sales history: 2,000,000gns ($2,379,118) Ylg '22 TATOCT. Lifetime Record: 10-4-2-2. O-Godolphin; B-Bjorn Nielsen; T-Charlie Appleby. EL CORDOBES earns his first Grade 1 victory, making it back-to-back graded stakes with a win in the @RWCatskills Sword Dancer under Flavien Prat for trainer Charlie Appleby and @godolphin! pic.twitter.com/UfvqzpvtHD — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 9, 2025 The post El Cordobes Leads Home Frankel 1-2 In the ‘Win and You’re In’ Sword Dancer appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey shipped a pair of runners into Colonial Downs for the GI Arlington Million Stakes on Saturday, but it was the higher-priced Fort Washington (War Front–Azaelia (Fr), by Turtle Bowl {Ire}) who took home the prize and his first highest level score of his career. As a 5-1 shot here, the 6-year-old loped along at the rear of the field into the first turn and continued to bide his time as a longshot showed the way through the backstretch. Fort Washington started to launch his bid as the field entered the lane and with a well-timed ride he was up to get the money. Grand Sonata (Medaglia d'Oro) was the runner-up, McGaughey favorite Integration (Quality Road) was third, and GI Kentucky Derby hero Mystik Dan (Goldencents)–who was trying turf for the first time–ended up fourth. The final running time was 1:59.58. Lifetime Record: 28-7-3-8. Sales History: FTKHRA '23 $260,000. O-Magic Cap Stables; B-Joseph Allen, LLC & White Birch Farm, Inc. (KY); T-Claude R. McGaughey III. Fort Washington takes the Million! pic.twitter.com/kBhrPlaNjS — Stefanie Grimm (@SGrimmTDN) August 9, 2025 The post Fort Washington Rolls Late To Earn GI Arlington Million Score At Colonial appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

2nd-Del Mar, $81,000, Msw, 8-9, 2yo, f, 6 1/2f, 1:16.91, ft, 6 3/4 lengths. BOTTLE OF ROUGE (f, 2, Vino Rosso–Blues Corner, by Bluegrass Cat), a well-beaten second behind her Bob Baffert-trained stablemate and Sunday's GIII Sorrento S. morning-line favorite 'TDN Rising Star' Himika (Curlin) on debut at Santa Anita June 12, was favored at even-money to go one better at Del Mar Saturday. She forced the issue from an inside second and led narrowly through an opening quarter in :22.18. Continuing to exchange blows with Super Corredora (Gun Runner) on the far turn, Bottle of Rouge shook free while hanging on her left lead down the stretch and switched over late to win going away by 6 3/4 lengths. Blues Corner had a filly by Vino Rosso in 2024 and a filly by Yaupon this year. She was bred back to Yaupon. Sales history: $60,000 Wlg '23 KEENOV; $100,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $60,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Natalie J. Baffert; B-Kathie Maybee (KY); T-Bob Baffert. #3 BOTTLE OF ROUGE ($4) got a nice trip under @JJHernandezS19 to easily win race 2 at @DelMarRacing. The daughter of Vino Russo (@spendthriftfarm) is trained by @BobBaffert. Watch more on @FanDuelTV. pic.twitter.com/3UijnqqMg7 — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 9, 2025 The post Vino Rosso’s Bottle of Rouge Pops the Cork Second Out at Del Mar appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

SARATOGA SPRINGS – As Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott watched Sovereignty (Into Mischief) gobble up ground on the Oklahoma Training Track from afar Saturday morning, his mind drifted back to maybe the best horse he ever trained. Sovereignty, working for the first time since winning the GII Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on July 26, went four furlongs in :48.99 (117/65) and galloped out in 1:02 2/5. Assistant trainer Neil Poznansky was on board. Mott had accompanied Sovereignty to the Oklahoma aboard his pony, Rocky. “Coming to the wire, from the backside, I could see him,” Mott said back at his barn. “He knows he is hitting the wire, and he is throttling down a little bit. That's how Cigar was. He worked in 1:02 and three every time you worked him five-eighths. That is all he would do.” Cigar, who once won 16 straight races, was the 1995 and 1996 Horse of the Year for Mott. Sovereignty, owned by Godolphin, is putting together quite the resume for himself this year. Before the Jim Dandy, he won the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes. He has four wins in five starts and is aiming at the $1.25-million GI Travers Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 23. Sovereignty stepped onto the Oklahoma at 7:30 a.m. Like always, he did what he was supposed to do. “He looked fine,” Mott said. “The main thing is how Neil liked it.” Poznansky, the 1996 Eclipse Award winner for Apprentice Jockey, liked it just fine. “He was perfect,” Poznansky, who has been working with Mott for just shy of 20 years, said after getting off Sovereignty. “If you look at his prior works leading up to all the other races, it's all the same: :48 and change and out in two and change. He loves his job. It's nerve racking with a lot of pressure because you don't want to mess up.” Sovereignty will have one more work before the Midsummer Derby. Mott wasn't looking for his stable star to break the bank on Saturday. He got what he wanted. “I hate to use the word maintenance because everyone uses it,” Mott said. “We were just trying to maintain a little fitness, that is all. He was doing it easy … he's not at full speed, that is for sure.” Pletcher Says Mindfame-Fierceness Matchup Could Happen Although it's a long way off–three weeks in horse racing can be an eternity–there is a chance that Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher could have 'TDN Rising Stars' Mindframe (Constitution) and Fierceness (City of Light) run against each other before the GI Breeders' Cup Classic. After Mindframe worked five furlongs in 1:01 (8/34) on the main track Saturday morning, Pletcher said it was not impossible to think his two older horse stalwarts could meet each other in the $1-million GI Jockey Club Gold Cup on Aug. 30 at Saratoga. “Everything is in play,” Pletcher said outside his office at his barn on the Oklahoma Training Track. “We have to figure out the best way to get them both to the Classic.” Mindframe outside of Operation Overlord Saturday at Saratoga | Sarah Andrew Mindframe hasn't raced since winning the GI Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs on June 28; his third win in as many starts this year. Fierceness is coming off a disappointing fifth-place finish in last weekend's GI Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Mindframe, owned by Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables LLC, is being pointed to the Jockey Club Gold Cup; Fierceness is going to be eligible for that race, too, Pletcher said. The $500,000 GII Lukas Classic at Churchill Downs on Sept. 27 is also a possibility as is the GII Woodward Stakes at Aqueduct next month. Pletcher said Fierceness could also train up to the Classic. “All of those are options,” he said. Fierceness, also owned by Repole Stable and Derrick Smith, Michael Tabor and Mrs. John Magnier, was the beaten favorite in the Whitney. In contention until the eighth pole, he tired and faded. “We were disappointed in the outcome, obviously,” Pletcher said. “It's kind of similar to some of his other races. He gets roughed up a little bit and he doesn't respond quite as well. I thought he had a big chance at the top of the stretch and he just kind of flattened out a little bit.” Pletcher turned the page and now it's Mindframe's turn. His work Saturday was in company with stablemate Operation Overlord (Into Mischief). “Very pleased with him,” Pletcher said. “He finished up really well. What was really impressive was the way he galloped out around the turn after the breeze. You were watching the horse and thinking the time in your mind and then you look down at the stopwatch and you are like, 'whoa!' It's a little faster than it looked like he was going.” Good Cheer Set to Rebound in Alabama Some might say the pressure is off when a long winning streak ends. Trainer Brad Cox is not one of them. When his 3-year-old filly Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) sputtered to a fifth-place finish–beaten by 9 1/4 lengths by La Cara (Street Sense)–in the GI Acorn at Saratoga on June 6, it was her first loss after starting her career with seven wins. “I like pressure,” Cox said by phone from Kentucky Saturday afternoon. “If you have pressure on you, it probably means you are doing something right.” Cox is hoping that Good Cheer starts another streak next Saturday when the $600,000 GI Alabama Stakes is run at Saratoga. It is the premier race of the meet for 3-year-old fillies. Good Cheer under Luis Saez Saturday | Sarah Andrew Good Cheer had her final tune-up for the Alabama Saturday morning. She and jockey Luis Saez stepped onto the track at 7 a.m. and worked four furlongs in :48.25 (5/105). Good Cheer has had six four-furlong works since July 5 at Saratoga. The work on Saturday was supervised by Cox's son Blake, who serves as his dad's assistant. The elder Cox saw the work remotely and liked what he saw. He is confident that Godolphin's Good Cheer will be a big factor in the 1 1/4-mile Alabama. “We would not be entering (Sunday) if we felt she was not going to put her best foot forward,” Brad Cox said. “I am excited about getting her going and getting another chance at Saratoga.” When she lost the Acorn, she faced a sloppy track. She won the GI Kentucky Oaks on a Churchill Downs strip labeled “wet/fast.” “I am looking for a reason why she didn't perform well (in the Acorn),” Cox said. “I am going to go with it wasn't a track she particularly cared for. Hopefully, we'll have a fast track.” The post Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Sovereignty Gets Back to Work, has First Breeze Since Jim Dandy Win 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 Aug. 9 announced the renaming of the $750,000 Sword Dancer Stakes (G1T) to honor the life and legacy of Christophe Clement. Beginning in 2026, the race will be known as the Christophe Clement Turf.View the full article

By Mike Love Vesta will start the shortest priced favourite on the day at Ashburton today as she tries to break through for her maiden victory. Leeston trainer Megan Swain lines up the A Rocknroll Dance mare in Race 2, the Fulton Hogan Pace over 2400m at 1.05pm. The four-year-old is having her fourth race this campaign and will be driven by Tim Williams. Vesta will start at $1.75FF ahead of equal second favourites Swift Guy and Interrorgator at $5.00FF. Swift Guy will be driven by Leo O’Reilly for trainer Kerry O’Reilly, while Interrorgator will be driven by Kim Butt for trainers Peter and Mitchell Robertson. “She doesn’t mind a dog fight,” said Swain. “Last time she was at Ashburton she had a really tough run, out three wide and was beaten by something coming off her back.” Vesta has had four seconds in 12 starts so far and Swain believes Vesta is overdue for some racing luck. “Hopefully she’ll get rewarded for her good honest runs.” Swain is pleased with how Vesta has bounced back from her most recent outing. “She’s come through her last run really well, and has been working really good. I’m happy with her.” “She went really good last start, and the start before that she just couldn’t get into it.” The standing start should suit Vesta perfectly, and with an in-form reinsman like Williams aboard, Swain has reason to be optimistic. “She’s good from a stand, and has a good driver (Tim Williams) on. So I’m expecting a good run.” Swain trains a team of eight runners from her Leeston base. Williams looks set for a day checking in with the judge as he has several other good chances throughout the card. Race One – Major Touch ($5.50FF) Race Four – Fear Gogh ($13.00FF) Race Six – Shapely ($11.00FF) Race Seven – Randel Houston P ($3.20FF) Race Eight – Harry Belafonte ($2.45FF) Race one gets underway at 12.33pm and is part of a South Island double header today, with Invercargill’s Southern Surge meeting starting at 11.50pm. View the full article

Well-handled throughout, Laurelin (Zarak (Fr)–Bari (Ire), by Cape Cross {Ire}) kept her perfect record intact by sweeping down the Spa lane to earn a trip to the winner's circle in the GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational on Saturday. The 3-year-old filly was marked as a 2-1 shot here, and she took up a spot in the second flight through the backstrecth. Given her cue with a three-wide move around the far turn, Laurelin was ready to pounce on the pacesetters and she did just that to get her picture taken in the end. Evershed (Ire) (Churchill {Ire}) was the runner-up. The final running time was 1:52.60. After the race, the Clement Stable posted on X that Go Go Boots (GB) (Night of Thunder {Ire}) received a cut on her leg when she was struck by another horse during the race. Jockey Jose Ortiz pulled his mount up as a precaution. Lifetime Record: 5-5-0-0. Sales History: GOFOR '23 €160,000. O-Newstead Stables LLC; B-M. H. Dixon & Mount Coote Estates; T-H. Graham Motion. LAURELIN remains undefeated! She is now 5-for-5 after her win in the Grade 2 @FasigTiptonCo Saratoga Oaks Invitational with @KendrickCarmou1 up for trainer @GrahamMotion. pic.twitter.com/oWtj3IvndH — NYRA () (@TheNYRA) August 9, 2025 The post Laurelin RSVPs Winner Circle Spot After GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Win appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Preakness Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) winner Journalism breezed a half-mile in :48 2/5 Aug. 9 at Del Mar. His upcoming race target has not yet been announced.View the full article

This day 10th August in horse racing news history From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time. New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago West Coast further etches name into record books West Coast etched his name amongst the greats of the New Zealand jumping scene when he collected his third win … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 12 months ago Berry The Cash runs away with Grand National Hurdles Berry The Cash made light work of his 73kg topweight to extend his winning streak to seven races on the … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Golden Path continues purple patch of form at Randwick Golden Path continues to go from strength to strength and made it three wins in succession when winning the Premier’s … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Dashing Duchess bounce back to winning ways at Moonee Valley Smart staying mare Dashing Duchess recorded her fifth victory at start number 11 with a strong performance at Moonee Valley … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Lincoln Rocks hands Neasham & Archibald first metro success Lincoln Rocks has provided the newly formed partnership of Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald with their first metropolitan winner at … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago See You In Heaven defends Behemoth Stakes crown Richard & Chantelle Jolly combined with Jake Toeroek to triumph in the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes, with See You In … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Echuca free horse racing betting tips & quaddie | August 11, 2024 Racing heads to Echuca on Sunday, August 11, for a competitive nine-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting preview for … Read More Australia horse racing news 12 months ago Schwarz holds on to claim Group 2 Missile Stakes first-up John O’Shea & Tom Charlton claimed their first Group success as a training partnership in the Missile Stakes, with Schwarz … Read More Horse Racing Tips 12 months ago Casterton free racing preview & quaddie tips | Sunday, August 11 Casterton will host a very competitive seven-race program this Sunday, August 11. Check out HorseBetting’s best bets and quaddie for … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Belmont racing tips, value bets & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Belmont Park will play host to a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday, and HorseBetting’s Ciaran Jackman has provided his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Alice Springs betting preview & tips | Saturday, August 12 The new NT racing season kicks off in the Red Centre with the Alice Springs Turf Club hosting a five-race … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Louie Louie looking to bounce back at Riccarton Steven Woodsford may not have got the result with Louie Louie in the Group 3 Winter Cup, but he is … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Goss confident Casino Princess can strike at Te Rapa Cliff Goss will head to Te Rapa on Saturday full of confidence that he can pull off another jackpot result … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Rosehill races preview & betting tips | Saturday, August 12 We see the emergence of some new three-year-olds on Saturday as The Rosebud at Listed grade headlines a massive 10-race … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Morphettville Saturday racing tips & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Feature racing heads to Morphettville on Saturday headlined by the Group 3 Behemoth Stakes (1200m). Check out HorseBetting’s best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Saturday’s Eagle Farm racing tips & quaddie | August 12, 2023 Eagle Farm is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday afternoon. Check out Ciaran Jackman’s free best bets … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Moonee Valley preview & top racing tips | Saturday, August 12 Racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday afternoon for a 10-race program. HorseBetting’s James Herbert presents his free best bets … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Pike hoping the real Dawn Parade shines at Te Rapa Dawn Parade has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Howie Mathews chasing Awapuni success Howie Mathews is hoping he can come up roses at Awapuni on Friday when he takes three runners to the … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 2 years ago Bruce Sarginson brings up first win as trainer Bruce Sarginson has always held ambitions of becoming a trainer and at Riccarton’s synthetic meeting on Wednesday he recorded his … Read More Horse Racing Tips 2 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2023 Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Katherine Cup Day expected to draw thousands this Saturday After the hysteria and excitement of the recent Darwin Cup Carnival, the action in the Top End resumes on Saturday … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Coolmore target for Grand Impact New Zealand-bred gelding Grand Impact has gone for a quick freshen-up in preparation for some big targets later this spring … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Roughly maturing nicely with back-to-back wins for Cole It’s not very often that a 10-year-old wins back-to-back races, but the Phil Cole-trained Roughly achieved the feat on Saturday … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago ‘Consistent’ Chief Altony looking to atone for bad luck Alex Rae’s Chief Altony has been a revelation for the young trainer, finishing in the first four 21 times from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago PB Lawrence first-up for Elephant Elephant will be out to replicate his deeds from last year’s Melbourne Spring Carnival when he kicks off his campaign … Read More Australia horse racing news 3 years ago Caulfield Cup the target for Montefilia this spring David Payne’s star mare Montefilia may still be a few weeks away from a first-up run, but he is confident … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2022 Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Sale racing tips & free quaddie numbers | Thursday, August 11 Sale Turf Club is the venue for Victorian thoroughbred racing on Thursday afternoon, with gallopers predicted to be running on … Read More Horse Racing Tips 3 years ago Newcastle betting tips & quaddie numbers | Thursday 11/8/2022 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst presents his best bets and quaddie selections for Thursday’s eight-race program at Newcastle, which is scheduled … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 3 years ago Taiki Yanagida succumbs to injuries The racing industry is in mourning following the death of popular jockey Taiki Yanagida, who passed away in Waikato Hospital … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Doomben racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, August 11 HorseBetting’s Queensland racing expert brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie numbers for the Doomben meeting on Wednesday, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Scone betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, August 12 HorseBetting’s New South Wales racing tipster brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the Scone meeting … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Newcastle racing preview & top value bets | August 11, 2021 HorseBetting’s NSW racing analyst brings you his betting tips and quaddie selections for the Newcastle meeting on Wednesday, August 11, … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Sandown Hillside betting tips & odds | Wednesday, August 11 HorseBetting’s James Herbert takes a look at the best bets and top quaddie picks on offer for this Wednesday’s meeting … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Jackfrost retired Brian Anderton wanted to do the best thing by his old mate Jackfrost, so he has retired the talented jumper … Read More Horse Racing Tips 4 years ago Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 10, 2021 Horse racing around the country sees five meetings being held around the country on this Tuesday afternoon. Our racing analysts … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago Goss in search of southern gold Fresh from his 90th birthday, Tauranga horseman Cliff Goss is looking towards the Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m) as … Read More Australia horse racing news 4 years ago Quick turnaround for Memsie-bound Tofane Triple Group One winner Tofane was back in action at the Flemington jump-outs on Monday after a brief break from … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 4 years ago First Group training success for Taplins Ritani was initially purchased by Ian and Kerry Taplin as a broodmare proposition, but on Saturday she delivered them their … Read More Horse Racing Tips 5 years ago Rockhampton racing tips & best bets – Tuesday, 11 August 2020 Rockhampton plays host to eight races on Tuesday for Queensland’s standalone meeting. See our free racing tips, best bets and … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Cape Of Good Hope set for racing return Lindsay Park is confident the feet issues which have hampered Cape Of Good Hope have been rectified ahead of his … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Epsom-bound Tyzone shines in barrier trial Group One winner Tyzone indicated he was on target for an Epsom Handicap campaign with a solid placing in a … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Verry seasoned mare preparing for Cups bid Multiple Group One winner Verry Elleegant will return in the Winx Stakes to begin a campaign targeted towards the Caulfield … Read More Australia horse racing news 5 years ago Ryan satisfied with Sydney spring menu The COVID-19 pandemic is likely to keep many of Sydney’s best horses at home in the short-term and that holds … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago James pleased with class trio The two open class trials to be held before the Taupo racemeeting on Wednesday will see a host of New … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago New venture off to a bright start for Heptinstall Ex-pat Kiwi breeder, owner and racing enthusiast Tommy Heptinstall is reaping the rewards of his decision to move a number … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 5 years ago Schofer still coming to terms with amazing feat Talented young rider Hazel Schofer was enjoying a relaxing day on Sunday as she tried to put into perspective what … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago It’s a Sweet Deal for Rawiller at Rosehill Nash Rawiller has racked up his first Saturday metropolitan winner at Rosehill since his return from a lengthy ban, riding … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago So Si Bon claims Group 3 Aurie’s Star first-up Lindsay Park trainer David Hayes says So Si Bon has turned the corner following his first-up success in the Group … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Tony Gollan equals best training effort Trainer Tony Gollan has equalled his best training effort with four winners at Doomben despite the defeat of favourite Silvera … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Dawn weaves passage in Listed Rosebud win Dawn Passage has stamped himself a genuine Golden Rose contender with his win in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago My Pendant leaves it late at Flemington Short-priced favourite My Pendant has been forced to work overtime to reel in leader Special Diva to win narrowly over … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Blue Breeze takes first step to the big show Promising stayer Blue Breeze took the first step on the path to a potential Melbourne Cup bid with a dominant … Read More Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Windsor Park’s Charm Spirit to the fore at Flemington The impressive run of form of progeny from the first-crop of star miler Charm Spirit continued on Saturday when Heirborn … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago The Inevitable sprints to first-up success The Inevitable has stalked the favourite Assertive Approach to gain a last-stride win in the VRC Member Brenda Nugent Handicap … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Another Flemington win for Gordon Richards Charossa has given Adelaide trainer Gordon Richards his third Flemington winner from his past three starters at the Melbourne track … Read More New Zealand horse racing news 6 years ago Dashing display secures Grand National for It’s A Wonder Waverley visitor It’s A Wonder never gave his rivals a look in as he produced a dashing front-running performance to … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alizee makes winning return in Group 2 Missile Stakes Classy mare Alizee has made a triumphant return in the Missile Stakes at Rosehill, Sydney’s first Group race of the … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Heavy conditions no problem for Vinland Vinland has appreciated the wet conditions at Flemington, taking out the VRC Member Emma Duffy Handicap in convincing fashion … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Alligator Blood stakes claim for spring Trainer David Vandyke has warned his spring carnival rivals there is plenty of improvement in Doomben winner Alligator Blood … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Heirborn remains unbeaten at Flemington The Anthony Freedman-trained three-year-old Heirborn has made it two wins from as many starts with a narrow victory over 1400m … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Subedar brings winning form to Rosehill Godolphin three-year-old Subedar has built on a provincial win to claim victory at Rosehill to remain unbeaten … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago The Tax Accountant delivers right return Rockhampton galloper The Tax Accountant gave trainer Tom Button and apprentice Nick Keal their first Saturday metropolitan win at Doomben … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Jinda victory reduces Nugent’s city claim A nudge from owner Robert Anderson to run at Flemington rather than in a restricted race at Sandown has led … Read More Australia horse racing news 6 years ago Travelling companion causes Doomben upset Mackay galloper Calypso Bay was sent to Brisbane as a travelling companion for another stable runner but caused a big … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago McEvoy after rich pickings at Flemington After their latest runs in Adelaide, Tony McEvoy-trained stablemates Crockett and East Indiaman shape up against each other Flemington … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Legend Of Condor in first 3yo stakes race Trainer Gerald Ryan is hoping Legend Of Condor can emulate his former stablemate Menari in the Listed Rosebud at Rosehill … Read More Australia horse racing news 7 years ago Chamois Road chasing Aurie’s Star upset 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Toby Edmonds will put the stable’s Golden Rose hopefuls, Whypeeo and I Am Impinge, to the test at Doomben … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago NZ racing wrap – Riccarton on Campari’s radar Latest New Zealand horse racing news for Thursday, August 10 … Read More Horse Racing Tips 8 years ago Top New Zealand racing tips for Pukekohe and Riccarton, August 12 RACING in New Zealand is being staged at Pukekohe in the North Island and Riccarton Park in the South Island … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Stephen Lee to continue Brisbane success Ballina trainer Stephen Lee has made a habit of winning races in Brisbane and has a strong hand again at … Read More Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news 8 years ago Wait and see approach for Winter Cup winner Nashville HUNTERVILLE trainers Adrian and Harry Bull are in a quandary as to which race their Group Three Winter Cup winner … Read More Horse Racing News 8 years ago Scottish to spearhead 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Owner … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago P.B Lawrence Stakes all-in betting market and news THE Group 2 P.B Lawrence Stakes (formerly the J.J Liston) will run this Saturday at Caulfield over 1400m for a … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Qld trainer outed for cobalt in NSW Toowoomba trainer John Smith has been outed for 12 months for a cobalt offence in NSW stemming from a Lismore … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Damion Flower buys filly at Saratoga Damion Flower and trainer Gerald Ryan have come away from the first day of the Saratoga sale with a filly … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Paul Carberry retires with injury Grand National winning ride and dual Irish jumps champion Paul Carberry has been forced to retire with ongoing issues from … Read More Horse Racing News 9 years ago Two late NZ entries for Cox Plate Two New Zealand-trained horses have been added to the entry list for the Cox Plate following the closure of late … Read More View the full article

New to the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, Team Asia edged out Team Europe by one point at Ascot on Saturday. The point totals stood at 68 (Asia), 67 (Europe), Great Britain & Ireland accrued 62 and the Rest of the World was fourth at 55 points. Team Asia posted victories with Suraj Narredu guiding Fireblade (Frankel) in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Stayers, and Ryusei Sakai was aboard Prince Of India (Wootton Bassett) in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Sprint. Mirai Iwata was also part of Team Asia. Narredu, captain of Team Asia, said, “I am absolutely delighted. After my winner, to win the Shergar Cup on my debut is the icing on the cake. The Asian team deserves to get recognition and I am proud to captain the team. It was fabulous for us to get two winners and some place points from the six races. We all enjoyed ourselves and it is a big deal to have come. It will be big back home in India. “I am staying in Britain for three more weeks to ride out for a few trainers, primarily Marco Botti, before I head home. It is a very short time, but I hope I can pick up a few rides.” The Alistair Haggis Silver Saddle went to Team Rest of the World's team captain Hugh Bowman, who earned 32 points. Bowman rode Vintage Clarets (Ardad) to win the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup. Europe's Per-Anders Graberg was second on 26 points, with Asia's Ryusei Sakai and Robbie Dolan both picking up 25 points. Bowman, who was winning the award for the second time since his Shergar Cup debut in 2007, said, “I am delighted. It is great to be here, the Shergar Cup is a unique event. Riding on this track is something that all jockeys around the world aspire to do. I have had the privilege of doing it previously and to come back and win a race – I thought I might have been in with a squeak of winning a couple, but nevertheless we have come out with a major prize. “It has been a lovely afternoon and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. My family is here and they have enjoyed it, too. All the teams won a race and I think everyone has had as much fun as I have – the spoils were shared, which is good. Many congratulations to team Asia, they were racking up points in every race, so credit where it is due.” The post Team Asia Clinches Shergar Cup appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

MGISW Journalism (Curlin) put in his first work since arriving back from the Jersey Shore following his victory in the G1 Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park last month. The GI Preakness Stakes winner, who was the runner-up in the GI Kentucky Derby and GI Belmont Stakes, returned to trainer Michael McCarthy's barn on the Del Mar backside a few days after the Haskell. On Saturday, it was back to work for Journalism who went four furlongs in :48.40 with rider Tony Gutierrez in the saddle. McCarthy clocked his colt with a final quarter in 24 flat and from the wire to the seven-eighths pole in :12.20. “A very good breeze for his first work back,” McCarthy notes. “That's just what you're looking for.” The colt continues to bounce back despite logging miles from his California base. “It seems like that,” his conditioner said. “He's had three weeks since he's run so he's had plenty of time to get over his trip. We'll see what he does next week.” Primary owner Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners was standing alongside McCarthy in the Del Mar grandstand and was equally impressed. “Very smooth, very within himself,” said Wellman. “Looks like he was moving very well. Probably looking to do a little bit more, but perfect just to get him back in the game. “We gave him an extra few days (more) than usual to get back on the worktab,” he said. “He seems to have appreciated that. Can't speak enough about his constitution both physically and mentally.” Neither McCarthy nor Wellman would say what race is next for Journalism. The two options this month are the G1 DraftKings Travers at Saratoga in two weeks or the G1 Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 30. “This is just the initial step for him,” Wellman said. “Good to see him stretch his legs again. I think he showed us everything we wanted to see today and we'll get a better gauge next week. Just turn up the dials a little bit more.” The Journalism got back on the tab for @mwmracing this am @DelMarRacing stretching his legs in a smooth & powerful solo 1/2-mile in 48 2/5. As the great Trevor Denman would say, “He's absolute poetry in motion.” #BelieveBig pic.twitter.com/RxBSJJCm5x — Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners (@EclipseTBP) August 9, 2025 The post MGISW Journalism Works At Del Mar, Next Race TBD appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bregman Family Racing and Swinbank Stable LLC's Governor Sam (Improbable) is perfect in two previous efforts over Saratoga's Mellon turf course and he'll look to keep that record intact as a warm favorite in Sunday's newly upgraded GIII Mahony Stakes. A maiden winner when making his local debut just over a year ago, the bay rattled off three in a row in stakes company and made the majority of the pace in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint before clinging on gamely for third. Governor Sam dropped his first two tries this season at Churchill when ridden on the speed, but he was asked to sit off the pace in the GIII Quick Call Stakes here July 13 and did so kindly before stretching clear to best Ortley Avenue (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {Ire}), with No Evidence (Vekoma) a further half-length back in third. “He's doing fantastic,” said trainer George Weaver. “We'll let [jockey] Irad [Ortiz, Jr.] ride the horse how he wants. Hopefully, if he duplicates that performance, he'll do good in there. His breezes have been good and he continues to maintain good form. He's doing good and we are expecting him to run well.” Gabaldon (Gone Astray) defeated the favorite in last year's Royal Palm Juvenile Turf and went on to be a cracking second in the Listed Windsor Castle Stakes at Royal Ascot. Away for nine months thereafter, the gray resumed with a third in Gulfstream's Texas Glitter Stakes Mar. 22 and returns here as a first-time gelding. Spiced Up (Quality Road) is an interesting fresh face, having posted a visually impressive victory in a grassy six-furlong Aqueduct maiden June 20. Sunday's other graded stakes takes place at Del Mar, as juvenile fillies have center stage in the GIII Sorrento Stakes. A field of six is signed on headed by $900,000 OBS April grad Himika (Curlin), who is the 6-5 morning-line selection on the strength of a six-length romp at Santa Anita on June 12, an effort that earned her a no-brainer 'TDN Rising Star'. The Klaravich Stable-bred bay has the rail, but had no issue overcoming the same draw in the debut. Dreaming of Alys (Upstart) drilled Laurel maidens by 4 3/4 lengths on June 13 for Gary Capuano and has since been acquired privately and turned over to trainer Phil D'Amato. The dark bay has recorded a pair of works locally, including a five-furlong move from the gate that was timed in :59 2/5 (6/65) on Aug. 3. That was two ticks off that morning's bullet achieved by Himika. The post Governor Sam Looks Tough Right Back In Mahony appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Baoma Corp's Himika, the talk of the town following an impressive debut score, has the chance to back up that performance when she tries stakes company for the first time in the Aug. 10 $150,000 Sorrento Stakes (G3) at Del Mar.View the full article

Two weeks removed from his fourth win of the year in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), Sovereignty resumed breezing Aug. 9 over the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course as he prepares for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 23.View the full article

Golden Tornado (c, 2, McKinzie–Ruby Trust, by Smart Strike), a half-brother to three-for-three Maxfield S. winner and 'TDN Rising Star' Verifire (Authentic), earned a 'Rising Star' badge of his own with a good-looking debut victory for trainer Danny Gargan at the Spa Saturday. The $475,000 KEESEP yearling graduate secured a perfect spot in a tracking second behind favored Oscar's Hope (Twirling Candy) through an opening quarter in :22.76. He turned up the heat approaching the quarter pole and leveled off beautifully in the stretch to win going away with powerful strides by 3 1/4 lengths at odds of 7-2. Oscar's Hope held second. Golden Tornado, owned in partnership by Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Gainesway Stable and Legendary Thoroughbreds, becomes the second 'Rising Star' for sophomore sire McKinzie. The stakes-placed Ruby Trust brought $180,000 from Golden Tornado's co-owner and breeder Gainesway at the 2020 KEENOV sale. Ruby Trust produced a filly by Olympiad in 2024 ($130,000 KEENOV weanling purchase by McMahon & Hill Bloodstock, agent) and was barren for 2025. She was bred to McKinzie for a 2026 foal. The aforementioned Verifire, a $260,000 KEESEP yearling turned $1-million OBSMAR breezer, is being aimed at the GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial at Saratoga Aug. 23. He is owned by Resolute Racing and trained by Brad Cox. 6th-Saratoga, $100,000, Msw, 8-9, 2yo, 6f, 1:10.87, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. GOLDEN TORNADO, c, 2, by McKinzie 1st Dam: Ruby Trust (SP, $145,212), by Smart Strike 2nd Dam: Queen Ofthe Catsle, by Tale of the Cat 3rd Dam: Kiawah Queen, by Lord At War (Arg) Sales history: $475,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $55,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Click for the free Equineline.com catalog-style pedigree. O-Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Gainesway Stable (Antony Beck) & Legendary Thoroughbreds; B-Gainesway Thoroughbreds LTD. (KY); T-Danny Gargan. *1/2 to Verifire (Authentic), SW, $223,960. Golden Tornado breaks his maiden at first asking in R6 at Saratoga under @jrosariojockey for trainer Danny Gargan! pic.twitter.com/kCfHKBXm0v — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) August 9, 2025 The post Golden Tornado Emulates Unbeaten Half-Brother Verifire With a ‘Rising Star’ Performance of His Own on Debut appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Sunday, Hoppegarten, Germany, post time: 15:40, WESTMINSTER 135TH GROSSER PREIS VON BERLIN-G1, €155,000, 3yo/up, 12fT Field: Cold Heart (Brz) (Alpha), Junko (GB) (Intello {Ger}), Narrativo (Ger) (Adlerflug {Ger}), Rebel's Romance (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Straight (Ger) (Zarak {Fr}), Nastaria (GB) (Outstrip {GB}). TDN Verdict: Godolphin's globetrotting superstar Rebel's Romance has saluted seven times at the highest level and will bid for a repeat success having annexed the 2022 renewal of this contest. He will head postward at prohibitive odds and has little to fear coming back off a repeat third-place finish in Ascot's G1 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Junko's two Group 1 victories have come at this trip and his chances of victory will hinge on the Charlie Appleby contender falling below his usual high standard, while the largely uninspiring home defence is led by G2 Grosser Hansa-Preis runner-up Narrativo. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Deauville, France, post time: 16:05, ARC PRIX MAURICE DE GHEEST – FONDS EUROPEEN DE L'ELEVAGE-G1, €380,000, 3yo/up, 6 1/2fT Field: Inisherin (GB) (Shamardal), Beauvatier (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Sajir (Ire) (Make Believe {GB}), Regional (GB) (Territories {Ire}), Tribalist (GB) (Farhh {GB}), Topgear (Fr) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Lazzat (Fr) (Territories {Ire}), Shadow Of Light (GB) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Symbol Of Honour (GB) (Havana Grey {GB}), Woodshauna (Fr) (Wooded {Ire}), Rayevka (Ire) (Blue Point {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Wathnan Racing's Lazzat took care of Inisherin and Topgear in Royal Ascot's G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes and will be a warm order to defend his title in this straight dash. Resolute Bloodstock's Woodshauna is an obvious danger, having notched a career high in last month's G1 Prix Jean Prat, and is taken to confirm form with G1 2000 Guineas third Shadow Of Light who is a doubt if the ground is quick. Ed Bethell-trained G1 King Charles III Stakes third Regional has hit the board in all three starts this term and goes beyond six furlongs for the first time here. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Deauville, France, post time: 17:15, PRIX DAPHNIS – SAMUEL LIBERMAN (ARG)-G3, €73,200, 3yo, 8fT Field: Sahlan (Ire) (Wootton Bassett {GB}), Selenien (Fr) (Mehmas {Ire}), Chibitty (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Khafiz (Ire) (New Bay {GB}), Ciaran (Fr) (Van Beethoven), Al Aali (Fr) (City Light {Fr}), Heybetli (Ire) (Showcasing {GB}), Scoville (GB) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Tiego The First (Fr) (Blue Point {Ire}), Madero (Fr) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Silius (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}), Tito Mo Cen (Ire) (Uncle Mo). TDN Verdict: William Haggas representative Scoville is unbeaten in two career starts and encounters hotter opposition on black-type debut coming back off a 14-length rout over this distance at Newmarket last month. Silius snagged three of his first five starts this term, finishing second at this level in the other two, and will head postward coming back off an eighth when highly tried in last month's G1 Prix Jean Prat. Lucie Pontoir trainee Al Aali finished just over six lengths adrift of Camille Pissarro when 12th in June's G1 Prix du Jockey Club, having previously finished second in May's G3 Prix de Guiche, and holds each-way claims dropping down to one mile for the first time this year. [Sean Cronin]. Sunday, Deauville, France, post time: 13:56, PRIX MOONLIGHT CLOUD – URUGUAY BOOK 1 (URU)-Listed, €50,300, 3yo, 6fT Field: Burhan (GB) (Siyouni {Fr}), Misunderstoond (Fr) (Hello Youmzain {Fr}), Dos Mukasan (Fr) (Golden Horde {Ire}), Mise En Boite (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Cacofonix (Ire) (Lope De Vega {Ire}), Kerkila (Ire) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), Fraise Des Bois (Fr) (Zelzal {Fr}), Daylight (Fr) (Earthlight {Ire}), Secret Wood (Fr) (Birchwood {Ire}). TDN Verdict: Last term's dual Group 1-placed G3 Prix de Cabourg victrix Daylight gets some respite from elite-level action and has an opportunity, down significantly in grade, coming back off close-up unplaced efforts in this year's G1 Poule d'Essai des Pouliches and G1 Prix Jean Prat. Al Shaqab's G3 Prix des Chenes winner and G1 Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere third Misunderstood is another on a retrieval mission and returns off an unplaced effort in May's G1 Poule d'Essai des Poulains. Dos Mukasan finished just under two lengths ahead of Misunderstood in that Longchamp Classic, but has been unplaced twice and gelded in the interim. Fraise Des Bois and Secret Wood boast pattern-race form, but need to step up to feature. [Sean Cronin]. Click here for the complete fields. The post Black-Type Analysis: Rebel’s Romance Returns To Germany In Preis Von Berlin appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Assistant trainer Blake Cox discusses Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Good Cheer's final breeze ahead of the $600,000 Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 16. She recorded four furlongs in :48.25 with jockey Luis Saez aboard Aug. 9.View the full article

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott discusses Sovereignty's first breeze back from his Jim Dandy Stakes (G2) win and the path forward to the Aug. 23 Travers Stakes (G1). Sovereignty breezed four furlongs in :48.89.View the full article

Amo Racing and jockey David Egan celebrated back-to-back graded wins with Power Blue in the Phoenix Stakes (G1) and Bucanero Fuerte in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes (G3) Aug. 9 at the Curragh.View the full article

Two weeks removed from his fourth win of the year in the Jim Dandy Stakes (G2), Sovereignty resumed breezing Aug. 9 over the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course as he prepares for the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) Aug. 23.View the full article

Aiming to bounce back from her first defeat, jockey Luis Saez says Good Cheer feels "100%" in preparation for the Aug. 16 Alabama Stakes (G1).View the full article

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SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – After a few days to recover from a blockbuster Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale, bidding returns to the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion Sunday evening for the first of two sessions of the Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale. The auction is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m with 100 catalogued yearlings set to go through the ring, and it will continue Monday at noon with an additional 203 catalogued head on offer. Buyers–both pinhookers and end-users, with new shoppers joining those that were shut out during the record-setting select sale last week–hit the sales barns on a sunny morning in upstate New York Saturday. “Our shows seem to be way up from last year,” said Brian Graves of Gainesway, which sold three million-dollar yearlings at the select sale and returns with a six-horse consignment for the New York-bred sale. “We showed these horses 70 times on the first day. And we have been busy today as well. So I think there is a good solid group of people here to buy them.” Demand was strong at last year's New York-bred sale, with 182 yearlings selling for a gross of $19,095,500. The average of $104,920 was third-highest in sale history, while the median of $86,500 was an all-time high for the auction. “Last year was a great sale here,” said Ron Blake of Blake-Albina Thoroughbred Services, which had a seven-figure yearling at last week's select sale and will offer nine New York-breds. “We had six last yera and we sold every horse for more than we thought we were going to get for them.” Blake continued, “We had a strong select sale. So I'm sure there have to be a few people who got shut out who wanted to buy. So you just hope that there is a trickle down effect.” With an advantageous tax code, added to the purse parity in New York which will have state-bred horses running at equal money with open company, people have plenty of incentives to buy racehorses, according to consignor Colin Brennan. “I think the tax breaks seem to be motivating some people, in addition to the new New York-bred incentives,” Brennan said. “Everything is coming together–the sum of all the parts, which would suggest a strong market for us.” Asked if he was seeing a turnover of buyers from the select sale to the New York-bred sale, Brennan said, “I think there are two separate buying benches and they are two different niches, in a sense. But then again, agents that have orders to fill for good horses, they are here as well. We have seen different people come and go between each sale, but either way, there has been a lot of good foot traffic and our group has been well received.” Allegra Lee will add another accomplishment to her resume when she offers her first consignment under the Ascend Thoroughbreds banner Monday in Saratoga. “I have wanted to start a consignment for about four years and this was just the right time to do it,” she explained. The consignment's lone offering is hip 444, a daughter of Munnings out of stakes-placed Amazing Shoes (Empire Maker). “I thought this filly would fit in this sale,” Lee said. “The family has been live.” Of the shoppers she has seen at the barns Sunday, Lee added, “I think the pinhookers got shut out in the first sale, so were the end-users, so [the shoppers] are a mix of both.” The post ‘Everything is Coming Together’: High Expectations as Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Sale Opens Sunday appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Nothing Personal (c, 2, Violence–Will She, by Wando) became the 11th 'TDN Rising Star' for Violence after scorching seven furlongs in 1:19.90–just .04 off the track record–at Colonial Downs Saturday afternoon. Off at odds of 4-1, the $135,000 KEESEP yearling turned $270,000 EASMAY juvenile sat the trip in third behind a pair of dueling leaders through fractions of :22.15 and :44.44. He rolled up three deep at the top of the stretch and put on a show from there, winning with authority by 8 3/4 lengths while coming home in :11.20. 2nd-Colonial Downs, $72,500, Msw, 8-9, 2yo, 7f, 1:19.90, ft, 8 3/4 lengths. NOTHING PERSONAL, c, 2, by Violence 1st Dam: Will She (SW, $177,994), by Wando 2nd Dam: Sweet Bama Breeze, by City Zip 3rd Dam: Repast, by Formal Dinner Sales history: $135,000 Ylg '24 KEESEP; $270,000 2yo '25 EASMAY. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $42,000. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. Click for the free Equineline.com catalog-style pedigree. O-Mag Racing LLC; B-Woods Edge Farm, LLC (KY); T-Greg Compton. #4 NOTHING PERSONAL ($10.20) looked great winning on debut in R2 at @ColonialDowns. The juvenile Violence colt was ridden by Jaime Rodriguez for trainer @GregCompton9. pic.twitter.com/qhsN6UktUe — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) August 9, 2025 The post Violence’s Nothing Personal Rolls to ‘TDN Rising Star’ Debut at Colonial Downs appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article