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What Moonee Valley Races Where Moonee Valley Racecourse – Gate 2 Feehan Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 When Friday, February 28, 2025 First Race 6:15pm AEDT Visit Dabble Moonee Valley is the destination for feautre racing in Victoria on Friday night, with the Listed Abell Stakes (1200m) set to light up the track. With clear skies forecasted, the eight-race meeting is likely to be run on a Good 4 track, while the rail will be out 3m for the entire circuit. The first event at the Moonee Valley races is scheduled to jump at 6:15pm AEDT. Abell Stakes Tip: London’s Image London’s Image threw away victory in the Listed Magic Millions WA 3YO Trophy (1200m) at Pinjarra after leading the field up, as she drifted up the track and was grabbed in the shadows of the winning post. The tight-turning circuit of Moonee Valley should suit the WA-based filly, and Brad Parnham — who comes across the Nullarbor for the ride — should have no issue taking up the running from barrier one. With better racing manners, and only 54kg on her back, London’s Image will take some running down in the 2025 Abell Stakes. Abell Stakes Race 7 – #6 London’s Image (1) 3yo Filly | T: Ryan Hill | J: Brad Parnham (54kg) Best Bet at Moonee Valley: Trapeze Warrior Trapeze Warrior was a dominant Moonee Valley 1000m winner on February 14, settling close to the speed and then kicking clear to get home by 1.3 lengths. The four-year-old gelding should have no issue settling outside the lead once again under Thomas Stockdale, and despite stepping back slightly in trip to 955m, the son of Trapeze Artist is rock-hard fit and will take some catching. Best Bet Race 6 – #2 Trapeze Warrior (5) 4yo Gelding | T: Phillip Stokes | J: Thomas Stockdale (60.5kg) Next Best at Moonee Valley: Time Lapse Following a determined runner-up effort at the Moonee Valley 1200m on February 14, Time Lapse looks set to go one better as he returns to the same track and trip. The son of I Am Invincible seems to be a natural frontrunner and, from barrier 10, should have no issue in cutting down to take up the running. Blake Shinn sticking on board is a bonus, and with a well-timed steer from out in front, Time Lapse should prove hard to run down. Next Best Race 2 – #3 Time Lapse (10) 3yo Gelding | T: Peter Moody & Katherine Coleman | J: Blake Shinn (59.5kg) Friday quaddie tips for Moonee Valley Moonee Valley quadrella selections Friday, February 28, 2025 1-4-5-9 2-5 1-4-5-6 4-5-6-9-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

What Canterbury Races Where Canterbury Park Racecourse – King Street, Canterbury NSW 2193 When Friday, February 28, 2025 First Race 5:55pm AEDT Visit Dabble Canterbury Park Racecourse is the destination for metro racing on Friday evening, with a quickfire seven-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +6m the entire circuit for the meeting, and with no rainfall expect in the region, punters are assured a genuine Good 4 surface throughout the night. The opening race is scheduled to get underway at 5:55pm AEDT. Best Bet at Canterbury: Photograph The James Cummings-trained Photograph returns after a 187-day spell and announced herself as a filly to follow at the end of last preparation. The daughter of Blue Point put together back-to-back wins before a luckless performance at Moonee Valley on August 24, storming down the centre of the course to miss by the narrowest of margins. Her recent barrier trial at Rosehill on February 18 suggests she’s returning in supreme order, and with James McDonald set to get the gun run from the inside draw (1), expect Photograph to return to winning ways in the Canterbury finale. Best Bet Race 7 – #4 Photograph (1) 3yo Filly | T: James Cummings | J: James McDonald (59kg) Next Best at Canterbury: World Alliance World Alliance was sensational first-up at Randwick on February 8, careering down the centre of the course to get within a length of Shezanalister. The five-year-old gelding drops back significantly in grade to BM78 company, and although he must lug 61kg on his back, the son of Rubick appears well placed as James McDonald gets legged aboard for the first time. Watch for McDonald to be positive drawn in barrier four, and provided he can sprint with the big weight second-up, expect World Alliance should justify favouritism with horse racing bookmakers. Next Best Race 6 – #1 World Alliance (4) 5yo Gelding | T: Matthew Smith | J: James McDonald (61kg) Best Value at Canterbury: Tapa Kick Tapa Kick got the head down where it mattered most at Randwick on February 15 despite being held up for a large portion of the straight. Zac Lloyd was able to navigate a passage on the inside running rail in the final furlong, however, had the son of Scissor Kick gotten clear air earlier, the margin would’ve been much greater. This BM64 must be considered his toughest test to date, and with Hurstville Zagreb and Leaders Listen likely to have good support, Tapa Kick should represent good value with Dabble. Best Value Race 2 – #2 Tapa Kick (6) 4yo Gelding | T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich | J: Braith Nock (a3kg) (61kg) Friday quaddie tips for Canterbury Canterbury quadrella selections February 28, 2025 3-4-6 1-2-5-9 1-5-8 2-4-6-10 | Copy this bet straight to your betslip Horse racing tips View the full article

Multiple stakes-performer Channel Surfer (NZ) (Derryn) was back to his best at Taupo on Wednesday, returning to the winner’s circle for the first time in 14 months in the Fiber Fresh (1400m). The five-year-old can be an enigma at times, with placings in the Listed Castletown Stakes (1200m), Gr.2 Hawke’s Bay Guineas (1400m), Listed Trevor Corallie Eagle Memorial (1500m) and last year’s Gr.3 Easter Handicap (1600m) displaying his obvious talent. He hadn’t produced that form through the spring, and off a freshen-up, he was among the outsiders in a competitive open contest. Clearly the slowest away, Channel Surfer settled a couple of lengths last under Jasmine Fawcett and had a task ahead of him on the home turn. Race favourites Talisker (NZ) (Embellish) and Trobriand were in the lead at the 200m before the latter got the better of his stablemate, but swooping down the outside was Channel Surfer, the gelding powering late to catch Trobriand by a head at the post. The pair drew clear by 2 ¾ lengths to a game top-weight in Hasstobeawinner (NZ) (Vadamos), with less than a neck separating that runner, Talisker and Little Bit Of Love (NZ) (Time Test). The victory came with great satisfaction to co-trainer Graham Richardson, who had elected to remove Channel Surfer’s blinkers on Wednesday. “It was a big effort, he was way back last in a very strong field,” he said. “I’m over the moon about that, he’s won very impressively. “I took the blinkers off and that certainly helped, he’d had a few starts with blinkers on and won, but sometimes they just get a bit sick of it and can’t see what’s around him. “I didn’t know what he would do, all I knew was he was very quiet before the race which is not like him. He’s growing up, it’s taken a while but he’s getting there.” Richardson, who trains in partnership with Rogan Norvall, is hopeful that Channel Surfer can follow the same route of races like the Easter this campaign. “I certainly hope so, his pet distance is between 1400 and a mile,” he said. “We’ve tried him over ground and to me, I feel like he looks like he wants a mile and a quarter in his races, but he doesn’t.” A son of Derryn, Channel Surfer was bred by John Corcoran out of an unraced Hotel Grand mare My Savona. From 26 appearances, the gelding has recorded four wins, eight minor placings and over $220,000 in stakes earnings. Later in the week, Richardson and Norvall will have a sole runner heading to their local meeting at Matamata on Saturday in Britannia Gold (NZ) (Ten Sovereigns). The three-year-old Ten Sovereigns filly placed in good company at her first three starts, before breaking through for a deserved maiden success in the Karapiro Classic Golden Ticket Race (1400m) at Taupo in December. That victory earned her a place in the $350,000 Sir Patrick Hogan Karapiro Classic (1600m) at Te Rapa earlier this month, but an outside barrier draw dictated her result having to race three-wide without cover from the outset. She will drop back in distance in the Mitre 10 Matamata 1400, contending with a more preferred draw in six. “She’s come away from that race really well and back to 1400 will suit, she’s got a good draw and Lily Sutherland will ride her,” Richardson said. View the full article

Show Pony (NZ) (Vespa) made a big impression the last time he travelled south to Wingatui, and on Saturday, he’ll be out to continue that winning form at stakes level in the Listed Property Brokers – Ray Kean Dunedin Guineas (1600m). The son of Vespa has already proven himself in strong company, finishing fourth in the Gr.3 Barneswood Farm Stakes (1400m) and was the best of the rest behind NZB Kiwi-bound filly Pivotal Ten in the Listed Gore Guineas (1335m) last start. John Blackadder had particular respect for the Gore performance when the gelding pulled up slightly shin-sore, an issue the gelding indicated he was on top of with a strong exhibition gallop at Ashburton last Sunday. “I didn’t know it at the time, but he got a wee bit shinny during the Gore Guineas, so we’ve fixed that, he had some time off,” he said. “He had a good run along at the races on Sunday and galloped on the beach on Wednesday morning, both of which he’s come through really well. “I think he’ll get the mile quite well, and if he performs well, we’ll head to Wellington on the 22nd for the Guineas (Gr.2, 1400m).” While Show Pony may be the new kid on the block, his stablemate Ears Back (NZ) (Jakkalberry) is accustomed to taking on the big guns and she will do just that in the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m). The Jakkalberry mare is a six-time winner over a mile, including an impressive performance two starts back to win the Timaru Cup (1600m). She followed that up with a close third behind subsequent winners The Good Shepherd and Betty Spaghetti at Wingatui, but when returning for the Listed Hazlett Stakes (1400m) a fortnight later, she was late scratched after uncharacteristically refusing to load into the barriers. She was required to barrier trial and did so with a very quiet 1000m heat on Tuesday at Ashburton, where all went to plan. “She got her barrier certificate, which is all we needed,” Blackadder said. “She’d had an exhibition gallop on Sunday at the races with Show Pony and she galloped very well, Lily Sutherland who rode her was very happy with her. “I think she’s right up to it, it’s unfortunate that we couldn’t get a run at Wingatui last start but that was her own doing.” Joining the pair at Wingatui will be Amiinit (NZ) (Eminent) ride all three of Blackadder’s contenders. “She just got cleaned out in the first couple of hundred meters, there were about four or five horses going for one position and she got shuffled back, to no fault of anyone,” Blackadder said. “Once you get back at Ascot, it’s pretty hard to make up ground from there. “She’s very well and the 1600 should suit her.” Blackadder is looking forward to the journey south from his base at Rangiora, noting the significance the inaugural Otago Classics Day has for the wider South Island community. “It’s magnificent for South Island racing, all of the tables are booked out at Wingatui and it should be a big crowd and a good spectacle,” he said. “You’ve got the best horses in the South Island there, as well as a few coming down from the north, which makes it even more competitive. It’s a truly fantastic idea.” View the full article

Perfect Scenario (NZ) (Iffraaj) is right at home at Wingatui Racecourse and when he heads back to the southern venue on Saturday, he’ll aim to become the second horse in the last decade to win three-straight editions of the Gr.3 White Robe Lodge Weight For Age (1600m). A seven-year-old by Iffraaj, Perfect Scenario has an enviable record of longevity, winning 11 races since debuting as a juvenile. The gelding is a frequent member of Te Akau Racing’s Riccarton stable, where he has recorded his past two successes in the Dunedin feature. In the new term, he has been as consistent as ever, winning twice in the spring before placing in the Gr.3 TAB Mile (1600m) and Gr.1 TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m). Rated 103, he has contended with the clear topweight in both lead in races for the White Robe (Listed Timaru Stakes and Listed Hazlett Stakes), but on Saturday, he’ll be back on even terms. “He’ll be going for the three-peat in the White Robe Lodge, he’s very high in the handicaps now and he’s been lugging the big weights so it’s nice to be back at weight-for-age,” said Sam Bergerson, who trains Perfect Scenario in partnership with Mark Walker. “He always goes out there and wears his heart on his sleeve, so he should run well. It’ll be interesting to see how the field comes up, with a big money day down there for them there should be some really nice fields.” The White Robe is the headlining event during Wingatui’s inaugural Otago Classics Day, a lucrative card that has attracted a number of prominent northern jockeys including Rory Hutchings, who will partner Perfect Scenario. Hutchings has already achieved success in the race back in 2015 as an apprentice, having piloted star mare The Diamond One to one of her three consecutive crowns. “This horse has got a great record at Wingatui and Rory is going to ride him, which is a massive plus,” Bergerson said. “He’ll be competitive.” Joining Perfect Scenario at the meeting will be stablemates Elegant Lady (NZ) (Highly Recommended) and Family Ties (NZ) (Contributer), who will contest the Listed Positive Signs and Print Dunedin Gold Cup (2400m). Elegant Lady was unlucky not to take out last year’s running, finishing a narrow second to Shockallia. The daughter of Highly Recommended has been in consistent form this campaign, finishing close-up fourths in the Kumara Gold Nuggets (1810m) and Marlborough Cup (2000m) before a last-start second to Family Ties at Riccarton on the 19th of February. The mare carried a hefty 62 kilograms on that occasion, a 6.5kg weight swing to her stablemate, who will likely get in on the minimum on Saturday should she make the final field. “Elegant Lady will be in there, she was very stiff not to win this race last year,” Bergerson said “Hopefully Family Ties can sneak in there on the minimum as well, she was very good on Wednesday and they both ran well so they’re going in with good form.” View the full article

The Inevitable. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos) Tasmanian racing has been dealt a devastating blow following the euthanasia of popular gelding, The Inevitable, after suffering a severe injury during the Listed Hellova Street Stakes (1600m) on Launceston Cup Day. The nine-year-old son of Dundeel had been a consistent performer throughout his career, earning a loyal following for his competitive spirit and remarkable victories. The Inevitable was looking to add another victory in what was supposed to be his fond farewell to Tasmanian racing but was tragically injured during the race. Upon assessment by veterinary staff, it was discovered that the injury was far more severe than anticipated. Despite all efforts to treat him, the injury was deemed too great for The Inevitable to recover from. With heavy hearts, connections made the decision to euthanise the horse, whose achievements on the track had won him not only accolades but the admiration of all who watched him race. The Inevitable recorded 18 wins from 44 career starts and had won connections over $2 million in prizemoney. The Inevitable had etched his name in Tasmania’s racing history with memorable victories and a never-say-die attitude. His tragic passing has left a deep void, with tributes pouring in from across the racing community. Horse racing news View the full article

Watch out for the “Little Guy.” Sold for just $70,000 at a yearling sale in Texas, owned by a grocery store owner from Alabama who has had just a few horses and trained by a veteran who had never won a graded stakes race before last weekend, Coal Battle (Coal Front) isn't exactly your typical GI Kentucky Derby horse. But the son Coal Front did it again last week, winning the GII Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn. Having also won the Smarty Jones Stakes, he is obviously for real. To talk about the overachiever who has forced his way onto just about everyone's Derby Top 10 list, Coal Battle's owner Robbie Norman was featured on the latest edition of the TDN Writers' Room podcast sponsored by Keeneland. He was the Gainesway Guest of the Week. Norman said that both he and trainer Lonnie Briley have received several offers to buy outright or a share in Coal Battle, but they have politely declined. “What is money versus the Kentucky Derby?” Norman said. We're just enjoying that ride and right now we're going to keep Coal Battle.” Norman did not grow up a racing fan, but after a divorce he was looking for a hobby. At the time, he happened to turn on TVG when the racing network was showing a documentary on Union Rags (Dixie Union). He was intrigued and figured that horse racing could fill a void in his life. “[TVG] was showing horse races and then they went into a documentary on Union Rags,” Norman said. “I said, 'you know what, I'm going to do something. We're going to change the negativity and we're going to go out and win a big horse race.' I wanted to change the narrative. I started researching and it led me to Bill Kaplan in Florida, and it was near the end of the year. By the time the OBS sales got going I was ready to go. I thought I was going to go down there and buy a Kentucky Derby winner first time out. That didn't happen, but I did buy some good horses and the first one I ever bought won a stakes race for Louisiana breds. Since then, we've just been hooked.” Coal Battle was hardly an overnight success. He was a non-threatening seventh in a maiden at Keeneland in October, but that would be the last time he would lose. As a maiden, he won the Jean Laffitte Stakes at Delta Downs. The colt followed that up with wins in Remington Park's Springboard Mile Stakes, and at Oaklawn in the Smarty Jones and last weekend's Rebel. “I don't think I have Derby Fever yet,” Norman said. “I thought it would hit me harder than it has. I'm just been trying to be realistic about it. I'm a numbers man. I got my college degree in accounting. I let all the horsemanship go to Lonnie. I like looking at the numbers and studying the numbers and, really, we never have had a horse like this before. Every time Coal Battle races he keeps showing us something different. He keeps surprising us. The fever is starting to creep in now that we got the enough points to get in. I didn't want to celebrate without the points.” In our “Fastest Horse of the Week,” segment–sponsored by WinStar Farm–we covered the plethora of reasons to breed to WinStar stallion Timberlake. Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, the KTOB, 1/ST Racing and 1/ST TV, the team of Randy Moss, Zoe Cadman and Bill Finley reviewed the Saudi Cup, which was a race for the ages and came down to the winner, Forever Young (Jpn) (Real Steal ({Jpn}) and runner-up Romantic Warrior (Ire) (Acclamation {GB}). Moss insisted that the latter was best and thought he got beat only because jockey James MacDonald made a wide, premature move on the turn. The group also discussed the new list of Hall of Fame nominees and revealed who they would be voting for and why. With still more important Derby preps to be run this weekend, the Writers' Room team gave their picks for the GII Fountain of Youth Stakes, the GII San Felipe Stakes and the GIII Gotham Stakes. To watch the Writers' Room, click here. To view the show as a podcast, click here. The post Robbie Norman, Owner Of Coal Battle, Joins The TDN Writers’ Room Podcast Presented By Keeneland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Patrice Jacobs Wolfson, who along with her husband Louis owned Harbor View Farm and raced 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed, died Feb. 25 at her home in Bal Harbour, Fla.View the full article

The most recent shifts in Northern California horse racing have prompted The Big Fresno Fair board of directors and fair management to make the decision to postpone horse racing in 2025.View the full article

My Wish defies all to land the Hong Kong Classic Mile. Photo: HKJC Mark Newnham is hopeful My Wish’s improving race manners will allow the lightly-framed gelding to continue a barnstorming surge through the Four-Year-Old Classic Series with success in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Weighing only 990lb, My Wish defied more powerfully-built rivals with narrow victory under Luke Ferraris in the HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) – the first leg of the HK$52 million Four-Year-Old Classic Series. Newham trialled My Wish last Friday (February 21) and was pleased with his effort to finish third over 1200m on Sha Tin’s dirt as the Flying Artie gelding maintained a familiar routine. “I’ve been really pleased with him. He’s come through the Classic Mile in good shape, held his condition well. He’s been able to follow the same programme that he has had pretty much all season with the month between runs with an easy trial in between,” Newnham said. “He’ll have one gallop later in the week, so the preparation is the same as it has been the whole way through and he’s in good form.” Starting the season as a 54-rater, My Wish has risen to 95 in the handicap with four wins from 1200m to 1600m. Better racing manners and a more settled approach generally have been integral to his progress, leaving Newnham optimistic his charge can stay 1800m. “He’s still got to tick that box (getting 1800m) but the one thing we’ve seen from him as the season’s gone on is that he’s relaxing in races and conserving energy well. He got himself into a perfect spot last start with good gate speed and then was able to relax and wait,” the Australian horseman said. “I think that’s the big difference we’ve seen in him in the last few starts in that he’s learning to save his energy, relax through the race and breathe and that’s giving him a good kick at the end. So, if we can do that over 1800m, he’s going to be hard to get past. “He keeps improving because he’s improving with his manners more than anything – his race manners and his race craft have improved. He’s starting to relax and that’s what is helping him hold his weight and keep condition. All the little one percenters, he’s improving in.” Luke Ferraris, who savoured the most important Hong Kong win of a burgeoning career with Hong Kong Classic Mile success, will again partner My Wish. The young South African is fourth in the Hong Kong jockeys’ championship with 27 wins behind Zac Purton (84), Hugh Bowman (41) and Vincent Ho (27). The Hong Kong Classic Cup entry also features Packing Hermod, Rubylot, Divano, Johannes Brahms, Stunning Peach, Mickley, Noisy Boy, Cap Ferrat, Californiatotality, Packing Angel, Mondial, Steps Ahead and Sky Trust. Horse racing news View the full article

Soleil Fighter holds on with Ryan Moore at Happy Valley. Photo: HKJC David Hayes was forced to share victory in last year’s DBS x Manulife Million Challenge but the Australian trainer stood alone as Soleil Fighter carried off with the Class 3 Tsui Man Handicap (1650m) under Ryan Moore at Happy Valley on Wednesday night. Heading into the evening on an unmatched 50 points, Soleil Fighter clung on as the market’s dominant -250 favourite with horse racing betting sites in the third race thanks to Moore’s urgings, sealing a HK$1 million bonus for connections and the 2024/25 series victory with 65 points. Decided on a format of 15 points for a win, six for second, four for third and three for fourth in Class 3 races at Happy Valley from 25 September, 2024 until tonight, the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge rewards sustained excellence at the city circuit, also offering HK$350,000 to second (Aurora Lady) and HK$150,000 for finishing third (Red Elegance) in the competition. The 2023/24 DBS x Manulife Million Challenge was won by Hayes’ Tomodachi Kokoroe and Danny Shum’s Copartner Ambition. Soleil Fighter is owned by Sze-To Kin Sun. The horse has won three times this season and placed four times. “It’s so nice for the owner because the colours get put on the racebook for most of the season and the bonus is lovely,” Hayes said. “The owner has been terrific because he had a setback when he arrived.” Triumph closed a big stretch for Hayes, who last Sunday won the HK$13 million Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) with Ka Ying Rising before Rubylot and Mondial contest Sunday’s HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m). “Ryan thought he (Soleil Fighter) got to the front a little bit early and he switched off. It looked like they were coming at him, but he said he had plenty more in hand,” Hayes said. “I don’t think he’s ended his journey, but probably now that I’ve backed him up, you won’t see him for five or six weeks. I’m dying to get him to Sha Tin, but he started winning the challenge. I think he’ll be good or better at Sha Tin.” Moore said: “He did it nicely. He’s obviously been in great form and he was a nice ride to pick up. I’m fortunate to ride him.” Aurora Lady’s victory in the Class 3 Sing Woo Handicap (1200m) vaulted Pierre Ng’s horse into second spot in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge on 51 points. Red Elegance’s success in the Class 3 King Kwong Handicap (1000m) earned 15 points to leapfrog Gustosisimo (42 points) and I Can (42) for third with 48 points. Moore logged a double as Moments In Time (129lb) led a Danny Shum one-two over Helene Feeling (129lb) in the HK$4.075 million Class 1 Shan Kwong Road Handicap (1650m). From gate three, Moments In Time circled rivals to prevail by a short head. Australian jockey James Orman posted his first Hong Kong win aboard Charming Babe for trainer Ricky Yiu in the second section of the Class 4 Wang Tak Handicap (1200m). “Big, big thrill. I am pleased to get one early, and hopefully it’s a fruitful next few weeks. The barrier (11) worried me a little bit but I was able to get a nice run in behind the speed with cover and he was too good,” Orman said. Son Pak Fu (119lb) recorded his biggest Hong Kong win for trainer Tony Cruz and jockey Matthew Chadwick in the HK$3.72 million Class 1 Blue Pool Handicap (1200m). The Fighting Sun gelding hadn’t triumphed since late 2023, but dug deep for a seventh course and distance score over Copartner Prance (131lb) and Brave Star (116lb) after breaking from barrier three in the five-runner opening contest. “It was very gutsy. I felt I had the run on the rail, I just had to switch out and I could see Ryan (Moore on Copartner Prance) coming in a bit faster than I expected. “When I called out, he straightened his horse back up, so if I had of stuck to the rail, I would have been ok. When he got between them, he really put his ears back and fought on really well – credit to the horse,” Chadwick said. Cruz recorded a race-to-race double as Serangoon ran away with the Class 4 Yuk Sau Handicap (2200m) under Harry Bentley. Tonight’s double is Cruz’s third this month. Street Boss gelding Sturdy Ruby rolled to a second win in the Class 4 Yik Yam Handicap (1650m) under Luke Ferraris for trainer Manfred Man. Super Sixty ended a frustrating stretch of near misses with success in first section of the Class 4 Wang Tak Handicap (1200m) for jockey Alexis Badel and trainer Caspar Fownes. Horse racing news View the full article

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Strong gains in attendance and handle have bolstered Santa Anita Park's figures as the 90-year-old oval heads into the final six weeks of its Classic Meet, the track said in a release on Wednesday. On-track attendance is up over 9% from last season, hosting more than 203,000 visitors through last weekend. The handle bet on-track is up 4% from last year. Overall, the total all-sources handle to date is over $268-million, which is an increase from last year. The addition of horses from Northern California horses has been impactful, with field size averaging nearly a full horse from the corresponding time last year. Santa Anita, which increased purses an average of 8% beginning this week, is heading into the height of its racing season. With the warmer weather, the popular infield will be open on weekends beginning on Saturday, Mar. 1 through the end of the Hollywood Meet June 15. The post Santa Anita Park Bolstered By Strong Gains In On-Track Attendance And Handle appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Ascot Racecourse, The Jockey Club, and Churchill Downs announced an extension of the "wild card" entry initiative launched last year that ties together Royal Ascot, the Epsom Derby Festival, and the Kentucky Derby meeting at Churchill Downs. View the full article

The voice of the GI Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, will be on the mic to announce the Virginia Derby meet at Colonial Downs, the track announced Wednesday. Stone will call all three days of the meet, set for March 13-15, headlined by the Virginia Derby, a Kentucky Derby points race, Saturday, March 15. “I'm really looking forward to being part of the Virginia Derby meet at Colonial Downs,” Stone said. “It's exciting to see the 'Road to the Kentucky Derby' go through Virginia and to be involved in such an important weekend for the track.” Fans can catch the action live on FanDuel TV or via the Colonial Downs simulcast feed. On-site coverage will include expert analysis and interviews from Kaitlin Free, who begins her third season as paddock host. Saturday's card also features the Virginia Oaks, part of the Championship Series on the 'Road to the Kentucky Oaks.' The Virginia Derby offers Kentucky Derby qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale while the Virginia Oaks awards points on the same scale for the GI Longines Kentucky Oaks. Colonial Downs's regular track announcer, Jason Beem, who is currently announcing at Tampa Bay Downs, is set to return for the expanded 2025 racing season, featuring 41 days of live racing from July 9 through Sept. 13. The post Colonial Downs Names Travis Stone To Announce Three-Day Virginia Derby Meet appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

In the flourishing digital age, people can buy pretty much anything they want online. And while offering 2-year-olds online is nothing new for the Fasig-Tipton team, selling a juvenile in training on a digital platform accompanied by many of the traditional resources seen at bricks-and-mortar sales is. Case in point: at the conclusion of the February Digital sale Tuesday evening, a 2-year-old colt by Yaupon out of MSW Frosty Margarita (Frost Giant) realized a session-topping $250,00 from Dennis O'Neill, bidding on behalf of Shane Yeager. Consigned by De Meric Sales, Hip 42 is a registered New York bred. “This is the first time that we have catalogued them as 2-year-olds in Training. We had called them horses of racing age previously, but to be catalogued as a 2-year-old in Training, the [consignors] had to provide breeze or gallop videos,” said Leif Aaron, director of digital sales. “We had a large group of consignors asking us to do it. With their support and with the wave of digital sales, it made sense to try it.” According to Aaron, despite being its maiden voyage, the addition of 2-year-olds in training into its repertoire surpassed all expectations. “I think it went great. We had a total of 13 and nine have since sold. The clearance rate was very high. The fact that the sale topper came from that portion of the catalog was very encouraging. It showed me, if you put a good horse online, even with just a gallop video, we can sell them.” He continued, “I am encouraged because we had 60 people registered to bid that have never bought a horse from Fasig-Tipton. At most sales we might have 30-40. We had over 1000 registered bidders, which is a huge number. At our December Digital sale, we had the same kind of numbers for a catalogue of 650 horses. That's basically our whole pavilion filled up and the back ring.” In addition to the overall interest in the sale, Aaron underscored that the company also saw a tremendous amount of virtual interest surrounding Tuesday's sale-topping Yaupon colt. “That horse had 4,493 views and 1,119 viewers. You don't really get that kind of exposure anywhere else,” he said. “The horses do get more exposure online which is why we are seeing such a boon in digital sales. There are more buyers and we offer a diverse group of horses. It's where society as a whole is going. It's only natural that it would extend to the horse business.” The second-highest priced 2-year-old of the sale was Hip 41, a colt by Great Notion who brought $180,000 from Michael Golden. Consigned by Cary Frommer, the Maryland bred is out of SP Fly Girl (Jump Start). “The sale of the day might have been the colt by Great Notion. People might not necessarily go to a sale to buy a Great Notion, but he is doing very well in Maryland. The colt was an athletic individual and didn't have any holes and as a result, he sold great.” While selling a juvenile at a bricks-and-mortar sale may appear to be most akin to selling a 2-year-old online, however, Aaron explained that selling on a digital platform can often be a bit more nuanced. “Of course, you have to have a solid horse. It's almost the same rules that apply at a yearling auction where you have to have all the parts,” he said. “You have to have a solid horse, conformation wise, and good vetting. Then you leave the galloping and the breezing up to the buyers. If you had those three things, the horses sold great.” Pointing to some of the advantages of selling a 2-year-old in training on a digital platform, Aaron added, “You can remove a bit of the pressure off a normal 2-year-old in training, which some people are just not interested in putting their horses through that rigor.” And while 2-year-old consignors are among the savviest in the horse business, Aaron admitted that there is a bit of a learning curve when venturing to a digital platform. “Consignors know what sells but they don't necessarily know what sells online,” he explained. “We have all learned from this. They have learned what can be put online and what is best held for another venue. It was an encouraging learning experience for some of the consignors.” After a successful initial venture, Aaron indicated the Fasig team is already looking forward to the March Digital Sale, which kicks off Mar. 13 and runs through Mar.18. “I am already getting calls to put 2-year-olds in for March Digital. We had top-class video and pictures this time and will encourage consignors to do the same going forward.” When asked what consignors should be retaining for Fasig Tipton's upcoming March digital session, he didn't mince words, “Bring a horse here that vets well and has good conformation” he affirmed, adding, “And we will get it sold.” The post Fast Start for 2yos in Training at Fasig-Tipton February Digital 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. Thursday's Observations features a returning €700,000 yearling graduate. 2.12 Chantilly, Cond, €28,000, 3yo, 8f (AWT) TIGRESS OF GAUL (FR) (Siyouni {Fr}), the €700,000 joint-second highest-priced filly at last year's Arqana Deauville August Yearling Sale, comes back to the course and distance of her impressive winning debut. Jose Aguirre-Moreno and Ecurie des Monceaux's relative of Charm Spirit (Ire) who represents the Tim Donworth stable is re-opposed by Noel-Nicolas Guillerme and Francois Monfort's Cast A Gast (Fr) (Romanised {Ire}), who she beat by 3 1/2 lengths on debut and who has subsequently franked the form by going one better. The post Tigress Of Gaul Back To Chantilly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Damon Thayer's theme when he delivered the keynote address Feb. 25 at the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association's 2025 conference? "Cooperation is always better than extinction." View the full article

Liam in the Dust, a well-respected player in the 2-year-old filly division last year for trainer Rodolphe Brisset, returns to action in the March 1 $200,000 Busher Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.View the full article

The Florida Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry provides one of the state's most robust agribusinesses, with 33,500 jobs and $3.24 billion in annual economic impact. View the full article

Godolphin's Opera Ballo scored a second straight impressive win on the Kempton Park all-weather course Feb. 26 and moved into the lead on the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby leaderboard.View the full article

The most recent shifts in Northern California horse racing have prompted The Big Fresno Fair Board of Directors and Fair Management to make the decision to postpone horse racing in 2025, according to a press release from the operator on Wednesday. Factors cited by the fair include, the uncertainty regarding the availability of horses, increased financial risk and the lack of a racing management collective for Northern California fairs. The decision allows for continued in-depth industry analysis to assess the viability of horse racing at the site before making any long-term determinations. “This tough decision was made with careful consideration for the long-term economic health of The Big Fresno Fairs,” said CEO of The Big Fresno Fair, Christina Estrada. “It is a necessary step to fully evaluate the future of a successful horse race meet in Fresno, which is one aspect of our annual event that serves our community–both at Fair-time and year-round. We remain committed to exploring all options in an ever-evolving industry situation, and will continue working closely with industry leaders to assess potential paths forward. In the meantime, The Big Fresno Fair is determining alternate entertainment options in the Grandstand for our community to enjoy.” The release also said that significant shifts in Northern California racing–such as the closing of Golden Gate Fields and the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) not seeking race applications at several locations–have changed the horse racing business model and created unprecedented challenges. The Big Fresno Fair, which has put on horse racing dating back to 1883, is the fifth largest fair in the state and home to more than 250 interim events throughout the year. The post Citing ‘Uncertainty’ Big Fresno Fair Postpones Horse Racing For 2025 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 winning chances that Rory McIlwrick teams up with at Winton on Thursday are in good hands. McIlwrick has been on a winning run recently, but not in the way many punters would suspect. The horseman has been producing great results through his equine bodywork and massage business. McIlwrick is hoping his hands can produce more success with his book of five drives at Winton. They’ll be especially important when Claasee lines up behind the mobile to chase down her second career victory in Race 3, the Rheem Mobile Pace (4.16pm). The mare looks the horse to beat on the strength of her two starts back from a spell. “She ran on pretty well fresh up at Winton and then I was happy with her next run at Gore,” McIlwrick said. “She was four back on the inside and in hindsight I maybe shouldn’t have come off.” “It was impossible to make ground but she ran on quite well for fourth.” From barrier 2, Claasee looks to get her winning shot on Thursday. But it may depend on whether McIlwrick’s hands can worth their magic behind the mobile gate. “She used to gallop a bit but she has been quite good this time in.” “You would love to roll to the top from that draw, but making sure she does everything right is the most important thing.” “If she ends up in a handy enough spot she should be a pretty good chance, it is an even field.” Majestic Love is another of McIlwrick’s stronger winning hopes in race 5, the MM Brands Handicap Trot (5.19pm). The reinsman combined with the mare to win the Gore Trotters Cup in December and with a similar effort she would be hard to hold out. “She can be a funny horse, if she brought her A-game she would probably win.” “She’s had a couple of runs back after a break and it looks like a bit of a drop back in class for her.” “If she can bring her manners she would have to be a good each way chance.” Ultimate Perfection has the ability to get among the placings in Race 6, Plumbing World Mobile Pace (5.47pm), but the pacer is looking like a risky proposition. The four-year-old was charging around the field when breaking on the home turn in his last start at Gore. But before that effort, Ultimate Perfection ran on nicely from the rear to run fifth at Winton. “He definitely has the ability to be competitive but it is all about whether he can do things right.” Sonny Jim and Velocity Jet look rough chances for McIlwrick at Winton. View the full article

The GIII Honeybee S., rescheduled for one day due to cold weather at Oaklawn, figured to be the key GI Kentucky Oaks prep run so far this year. And it was. Our No. 1 in previous polls Muhimma (Munnings) ran well to finish third, but it was not enough for her to keep her top spot. Take Charge Milady (Take Charge Indy) was 10th and Look Forward (Bolt d'Oro) was seventh. Off those performances both have dropped out of the Top 10. This will be a big weekend for Oaks-bound horses as they will sort themselves out in the GIII Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel S., the Busher S. and the GII Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale S. Here's a look at the fourth installment of our Kentucky Oaks Top 10 for 2025: 1) GOOD CHEER (Medaglia d'Oro–Wedding Toast, by Street Sense) O/B-Godolphin (Ky); T-Brad Cox. Lifetime Record: MGSW, 5-5-0-0, $637,630. Last Start: Won Feb. 15 GII Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra S. Kentucky Oaks Points 45. Next Start: GII Fair Grounds Oaks., FG, Mar. 15. Probably should have had this horse at No. 1 all along, but was equally high on her stablemate from the Brad Cox barn, Muhimma. With Muhimma failing to win the Honeybee, we've moved her to fourth and Good Cheer up to first. When it comes to Good Cheer, there's nothing not to like. She's five-for-five in her career and came back running in the Rachel Alexandra in what was her first start of the year. Some may want to downgrade her win in the Rachel Alexandra because it was just a four-horse field. But she exploded in the stretch after having to wait to find room. It's going to be hard to topple this one. 2) TENMA (Nyquist–Amagansett, by Tapit) O-Baoma Corp.; B-B Flay Thoroughbreds (Ky); T-Bob Baffert. Sales history: $200,000 yrl '23 KEESEP; $850,000 2yo '24 OBSAPR. Lifetime Record: GISW, 5-4-0-1, $429,000. Last Start: Won Feb. 2 GIII Fasig-Tipton Las Virgenes Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 33. Next Start: GII Santa Anita Oaks, SA, Apr. 5. Trainer Bob Baffert will be represented Sunday in the Santa Ysabel at Santa Anita with a couple of interesting prospects. Cipriani (Bernardini) was second behind Tenma in the GIII Fasig-Tipton Las Virgenes and Maysam (Game Warrior) comes back in just two weeks after a stunningly poor effort in the Sunland Park Oaks. But it's hard to imagine either one turning out to be No. 1 in the Baffert barn. That spot belongs to Tenma. Last year, Baffert had some concerns about her maturity and did not run her in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. It looks like that was the right move as she's since won the GII Starlet S. and the Las Virgenes. Clearly the top 3-year-old filly in California. 3) QUIETSIDE (Malibu Moon–Benner Island, by Speightstown) 'TDN Rising Star' O/B-Shortleaf Stable (Ky); T-John Ortiz. Lifetime Record: GSW & MGISP, 6-2-3-1, $552,200. Last Start: Won Feb. 23 GIII Honeybee S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 68. Next Start: GII Fantasy S., OP, Mar. 29. Quietside finally broke through. She had lost four straight after breaking her maiden, but they were all in stakes races and she was never worse than third in any of them. Facing the toughest field of 3-year-old fillies assembled so far this year in the Honeybee and drawing the 12 post, last Sunday's stakes at Oaklawn didn't look like the race where she would break her losing streak. But she was game in the stretch, winning a three-horse battle to the wire. “The filly came back in great shape,” said trainer John Ortiz. “She's happy, she's sound, she's eating all her meals and is as bright-eyed as she's always been. She showed us her true potential.” 4) MUHIMMA (Munnings–Princesa Carolina, by Tapit) 'TDN Rising Star' O-Shadwell Stable; B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC (Ky); T-Brad Cox. Sales history: $700,000 yrl '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: GSW, 4-3-0-1, $319,460. Last Start: Third Feb. 23 GIII Honeybee S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 25. Next Start: GI Ashland S., Kee, Apr. 4. Usually on or near the lead, Muhimma stalked the leaders from third in the Honeybee. It turned out to be a perfect trip as she appeared to make a winning move on the far turn as eventual race-winner Quietside clung to the lead. But she ran out of gas in the stretch and wound up finishing third and losing by 4 1/2 lengths. Perhaps she needed the race and can rebound in the GI Ashland S., but the way she ran through the final sixteenth of the Honeybee was disappointing. Don't give up on her just yet, but an improved effort in her next start is a must. 5) LA CARA (Street Sense–Cara Caterina, by Bernardini) O/B-Tracy Farmer (Ky); T-Mark Casse. Lifetime Record: GSW, 7-3-1-0, $378,520. Last Start: Won Feb. 8 Suncoast Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 33. Next Start: GII Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale S., GP, Mar. 1. The Davona Dale will be a good test for this Mark Casse-trained runner. She looked to be in over her head when a distant fifth in the Juvenile Fillies, but came roaring back to win the Suncoast at Tampa Bay Downs by 6 1/4 lengths. Casse wheels her right back in three weeks to go in the Davona Dale. The seven-horse race did not come up that tough, but a win would solidify her position as the top 3-year-old filly in Florida. It will be interesting to see what kind of trip she will get. She's won on the front end and she's won coming from as far back as seventh. 6) FIVE G (Vekoma–Triumphant, by Quality Road) O/B-Gatsas Stables (NY); T-George Weaver. Lifetime Record: SW & GSP, 5-2-2-0, $240,290. Last Start: Second Feb. 23 GIII Honeybee S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 25. Next Start: TBD. Though beaten a length by Quietside, the George Weaver-trained filly turned in a big performance when second in the Honeybee to prove that she is among the upper echelon of 3-year-old fillies. She drew the 13 post in what was her first try around two turns on the dirt and nearly pulled it off. The post was not a problem as Irad Ortiz, Jr. had her on the rail and on the lead on both turns. Weaver reports that the filly came out of the race in good order and said the Ashland, the GII Gulfstream Park Oaks and the Fantasy are all options for her next start. 7) BALLERINA D'ORO (Medaglia d'Oro–In the Moonlight, by Tapit) O-Rodeo Creek Racing, LLC; B-Rock Ridge Thoroughbreds, LLC (KY); T-Chad Brown. Sales history: $320,000 yrl '23 FTSAUG. Lifetime Record: 4-1-1-0, $156,975. Last Start: Second Dec. 7 GII Demoiselle S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 5. Next Start: GII Fasig-Tipton Davona Dale S., GP, Mar. 1. After being scratched from the GII Rachel Alexandra S., the late-running filly re-emerges for the Davona Dale. After three grass starts, trainer Chad Brown switched her to the dirt and she responded with a big second-place effort in the GII Demoiselle S. Her problem is that she comes from far back early and the Davona Dale is a one-turn mile. No one should be discouraged if she doesn't win because this is exactly the type of race that should sharpen her up for better efforts down the road in longer, two-turn races. Tyler Gaffalione will ride as Dylan Davis opts for La Cara. 8) RUNNING AWAY (Gun Runner–Allez Marie, by Unbridled's Song) O/B-Stud TNT (Ky); T-Wesley Ward. Lifetime Record: SW, 4-2-1-1, $166,875. Last Start: Won Jan. 18 Busanda Stakes. Kentucky Oaks Points: 20. Next Start: GI Ashland Stakes, Kee, Apr. 4. It's going to be a while before we know if this horse is the real deal or not as trainer Wesley Ward has decided to skip this weekend's round of Oaks preps and wait for the Ashland at Keeneland. She has not had an official work since her win in the Jan. 18 Busanda at Aqueduct. 9) RUNNIN N GUNNIN (Gun Runner–Charity Belle, by Empire Maker) O-Douglas Scharbauer; B-Dixiana Farms, LLC (Ky); T-Steve Asmussen. Sales history: $250,000 yrl '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: SW, 6-3-0-0, $193,940. Last Start: Won Feb. 16 Sunland Park Oaks. Kentucky Oaks Points: 20. Next Start: TBD. The best thing this filly has going for is that she is trained by Steve Asmussen. But she's going to have to improve many lengths after winning the Sunland Park Oaks against a very weak field. There were three maidens in the seven-horse race. 10) WHITE ROCKS (Frosted–Kitten's Catch, by Kitten's Joy) O-Jastar Capital Ltd., Polivka Equine Holdings LLC & Timothy Madden; B-Sandra Sexton & Silver Fern Farm (Ky); T-Arnaud Delacour. Sales history: $35,000 yrl '23 KEESEP; $180,000 2yo '24 EASMAY. Lifetime Record: SW, 3-2-1-0, $166,354. Last Start: Won Feb. 21 Cincinnati Trophy S. Kentucky Oaks Points: 20. Next Start: TBD. An interesting new face on our Top 10 list, White Rocks moved into 10th position after winning last week's Cincinnati Trophy S. at Turfway Park. A $180,000 purchase at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in 2024, she is three-for-three and her weapon is her early speed. In the Turfway race she led by as many as eight lengths down the backstretch. The question is how will she handle dirt after having made all three of her starts on the Tapeta surface at Turfway? Trainer Arnaud Delacour said she will make her next start in either the Ashland on the dirt at Keeneland or go back to the synthetic surface for the Bourbonette at Turfway. The post The TDN Kentucky Oaks Top 10 for Feb. 27 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Bidding is now open on the Fasig-Tipton Digital platform for the “Soul of an Angel Flash Sale,” a one-horse online auction of Eclipse Champion Female Sprinter Soul of an Angel (Atreides–Factor One, by The Factor), which will close Tuesday, Mar. 4, at 6 p.m. ET, the auction company said via a press release on Wednesday. Soul of an Angel clinched Eclipse Champion Female Sprinter honors after she won the GI PNC Bank Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Sprint at Del Mar last fall. With a strong turn of foot, she swept past a field which included a trio of Grade I winners. For her effort, she earned a 3 3/4 Ragozin speed figure. Only Gamine (Into Mischief) recorded a faster number over the past 10 years of the race. Earlier in her 2024 campaign, Soul of an Angel won the GII Ruffian Stakes in New York. She also cruised to an open length victory in the GIII Princess Rooney Stakes at Gulfstream. In the GIII Molly Pitcher Stakes she was only beaten by a head. “An Eclipse Champion and Breeders' Cup Champion with outstanding physical conformation, Soul of an Angel is a true collector's item,” said Fasig-Tipton Director of Digital Sales Leif Aaron. “She uniquely suits a variety of programs both domestically and internationally. We're honored to have the opportunity to showcase her on Fasig-Tipton Digital.” Soul of an Angel is being offered as a racing/broodmare prospect by Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent. She has current earnings of more than $1,200,000. The current 6-year-old is stabled at Gulfstream Park and available for inspection. Prospective buyers may click here to view the entry and register to bid. Inquiries may be directed to Steve Castagnola of Taylor Made Sales Agency at (859) 684-8180. The post Eclipse Champion Soul Of An Angel Offered On Fasig-Tipton Digital As Bidding Opens appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article