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Triumphing for a third time on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, Coal Battle proved he's more than just a feel-good story in the $1.25 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park Feb. 23.View the full article

If you're going to make your stakes debut in graded company, may as well go big, right? Alexander Helios (Cairo Prince) certainly thought so as he took his grudge match with Banishing (Ghostzapper) down to the wire in the GIII Razorback Handicap. It took him eight tries to break his maiden, and a new trainer, but that 2 1/4-length victory beneath the Twin Spires in November 2023 yielded him a 93 Beyer in his first attempt at 1 1/8-miles for the barn of Saffie Joseph Jr.. It took three attempts to graduate from the first-level allowance ranks after he beat optional claimers at Tampa Bay Downs to start his 2024, but he did so at this venue in April last year for trainer Dan Ward. Returning to Joseph in May that season, he was runner-up to MGSW Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}) before going on the shelf until Jan. 18. Making his seasonal bow a successful one at Gulfstream Park, he emerged from that effort with a career-best 95 Beyer, and the betting public saw fit to make him a respectable 8-1 chance to play spoiler. And spoil it, he did. Never letting 3-1 second choice Banishing far out of his sights as the sprinter-turned-two-turn horse rolled along through :23.81, :47.60, and 1:11.42 splits, Alexander Helios was ready to pounce when they swung into the lane. Locking horns from the top of the stretch and slugging it out down to the last jump at the wire, the exacta had to be separated by a photo with a head being the official margin. Always in third and comfortably holding that position to the wire was 2-1 favorite First Mission (Street Sense), who came within a neck of making it a three-way affair for the victory. Alexander Helios is the third to garner black-type for his dam behind Listed-placed Cono (Lucky Pulpit) and GI Preakness Stakes hero Rombauer (Twirling Candy). From seven to the races for Cashmere, six are multiple winners and the seventh is the placed 3-year-old filly Brown Sugar (Twirling Candy). The mare has a juvenile colt by Constitution as well as a yearling colt by Tapit already named Cheval Blanc. She is due to Gun Runner for 2025. Cashmere is an unraced half-sister to a fleet of accomplished racehorses and broodmares, most notably MGSW California Flag (Avenue of Flags) and his full-sister MGSW Cambiocorsa. The latter mare created a female line which yielded the likes of GSW Moulin De Mougin (Curlin) and her daughter GSP Spicer (Quality Road); GSW Schiaparelli (Ghostzapper); SW & GSP Bronson (Medaglia d'Oro); and GISP Vionnet (Street Sense), whose late son–namely multiple Highweight, multiple Group 1-winning Roaring Lion (Kitten's Joy)–propelled her into stardom. What a finish in the Razorback! Alexander Helios comes out on top in a photo finish under @tyler_gaff for trainer @SaffieJosephJr! TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/liABpVISO6 — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) February 23, 2025 Sunday, Oaklawn Park RAZORBACK H.-GIII, $500,000, Oaklawn, 2-23, 4yo/up, 1 1/16m, 1:41.88, ft. 1–ALEXANDER HELIOS, 117, h, 5, by Cairo Prince 1st Dam: Cashmere, by Cowboy Cal 2nd Dam: Ultrafleet, by Afleet 3rd Dam: Social Conduct, by Vigors 1ST BLACK TYPE WIN, 1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. O/B-John & Diane Fradkin (KY); T-Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.; J-Tyler Gaffalione. $232,500. Lifetime Record: 15-5-3-3, $542,170. *1/2 to Rombauer (Twirling Candy), GISW, $1,040,500; 1/2 to Cono (Lucky Pulpit), SP, $191,982. Werk Nick Rating: A+. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree. 2–Banishing, 119, g, 5, Ghostzapper–Dowager, by A.P. Indy. 1ST GRADED BLACK TYPE. ($80,000 4yo '24 FTKHRA). O-Lawrence P. Roman and David Jacobson; B-Godolphin (KY); T-David Jacobson. $77,500. 3–First Mission, 122, h, 5, Street Sense–Elude, by Medaglia d'Oro. O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. $38,750. Margins: HD, NK, 6. Odds: 8.00, 3.00, 2.40. Also Ran: Full Screen, Skinner, Crupi, Red Route One, Henro, Baddest Good Boy, Creative Minister, Dimatic, Tonka Warrior, Cooke Creek, Seize the Night. Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. The post Alexander Helios Shines Bright in a Nail-Biting Edition of the Razorback appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

The Map. (Photo by George Sal/Racing Photos) The Map has been retired following a disappointing performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Lord Reims Stakes (2600m) at Morphettville. Trainers Dan Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray made the tough decision after the mare failed to show her usual finish and didn’t recover fully from the race. The six-year-old finished eighth, 4.5-lengths behind the winner, Gotta Go Guru. The Map had been aimed at redemption in next month’s Group 2 Adelaide Cup (3200m), after finishing as the runner-up to Excelleration in the same race last year. Clarken admitted that the decision was hard but was made with the mare’s best interests in mind. “She was below par yesterday and we made a decision on course yesterday that we would retire her,” Clarken told Racing.com. “Oopy rang me this morning and said she’s pulled up quite rough too, so the decision was made and we’ll stick by it.” Reflecting on her career, Clarken added, “It’s been a huge ride and there was a bit of emotion there yesterday with the boys – we went out the back at Morphettville underneath the grandstand and had a drink to toast her. “There were a few tears from some of those burly blokes.” Horse racing news View the full article

Rachel King. Photo: HKJC Rachel King made history in Japan on Sunday, becoming the first female jockey to ride a Grade 1 winner in the country. She achieved the milestone aboard Costa Nova in the Grade 1 February Stakes (1600m) at Tokyo. Costa Nova entered the Grade 1 race following a victory in Grade 3 company earlier this month. The Tetsuya Kimura-trained five-year-old surged to the front with 200 metres remaining and held off a late challenge from Sunrise Zipangu to win by three-quarters of a length. The favourite with horse racing betting sites, Mikki Flight, finished another 1.25 lengths behind in third. 2025 Grade 1 February Stakes Replay – Costa Nova https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Tokyo-2025-Grade-1-February-Stakes-23022025-Costa-Nova-Tetsuya-Kimura-Rachel-King.mp4 King, who is once again riding in Japan on a short-term license, reflected on the historic achievement, saying: “I’m very proud to be the first female jockey (to have won a Grade 1 title) but also proud that Japan has welcomed me as a jockey and not just a ‘female’ jockey, something that I’ve always strived to be. “I’m one of everyone and we’re treated the same, so I’m always thankful to all the supporters for welcoming me like that. “They’ve given me huge support last year and also this year, so it’s nice to be able to repay them with a Group 1 (win).” Horse racing news View the full article

By Jonny Turner The Williamsons rolled into Cromwell over the weekend and the results were rather familiar. Brad Williamson’s winning double yesterday added to the incredible success his family have enjoyed at the Central Otago venue which is something of a home away from home for them. Brad kicked Sunday’s meeting off in style with Isobel running to an impressive debut victory in Race 1, the Central Otago Motor Group Trot. The three-year-old trialled impressively ahead of her first start and she produced a faultless trotting display under the pressure of race day. “She was quite impressive, I was pretty pleased with her.” “The way she went today we might be able to aim her at some of the three-year-old fillies races and see whether she can step up to that level.” “She has come a long way this prep, so she will have a bit of a freshen-up now.” “She is a horse with a bit of a future.” Kracka Looka has been making up for lost time this preparation and that continued with her dead-heat victory along with Miles Away in the Night ‘N Day Cromwell Trot. The mare started her career with a bang, winning her debut as a two-year-old before going on to race at Group 1 level. But Kracka Looka was limited to just one start as a three-year-old. “She won first up at Ashburton and looked quite promising early on.” “But the further she went on the wheels sort of fell off.” “She had a bit of a breathing issue so we got that sorted and she is back on track now.” “She went really well today, she didn’t get too many favours but to get the dead-heat was good.” Yesterday’s victory was Kracka Looka’s second in just three starts back from her time away from racing. Williamson said he plans to continue to race the mare in the grades as autumn approaches. “She should only keep getting better with more racing.” Phil Williamson got in on the winning action at Cromwell with Jimmy Carter taking out yesterday’s feature trot, the Anderson Park Motel Handicap Trot. The veteran prevailed in a close finish with his stablemate Practical Magic, who ran to her fifth consecutive second placing. Williamson admitted before yesterday’s meeting Jimmy Carter produced a fair effort by his normal standards at Cromwell on Friday and he wasn’t exactly sure of what to expect from the horse on Sunday. But the trotter bounced back to his best form with the aid of a sweet trip in the trail found by driver John Morrison. Nathan Williamson was also among the winners at Cromwell yesterday, with Adamas breaking his maiden in Race 4, the Shannon Farm Mobile Pace. View the full article

By Adam Hamilton Kiwis are likely to see champion Aussie pacer Leap To Fame in the flesh earlier than expected. The six-year-old heads to a title defence in the $1m Miracle Mile at his next run on Saturday week, then the focus switches to the $1m Race by Betcha at Cambridge on April 4. But owner Kevin Seymour said it was “most likely” Leap To Fame would have a lead-up run at Cambridge in the $60,000 Group 2 Waikato Flying Mile on March 28. “Grant will start locking down plans over the next week or so,” Seymour said. “Providing he comes through the Miracle Mile well, we’d like to head over (to NZ) early, out of Sydney, rather than taking him back home first. “He’ll need a run with a month between the big races and giving him a look at Cambridge makes sense. That’s the most likely plan at this stage. “It will be great to finally get across (to NZ) with him after he missed two planned trips last year, especially the NZ Cup. “It’s definitely something we want to do with him, see how he goes against NZ’s best on their home ground.” Leap To Fame became the first confirmed Miracle Mile runner when he brilliantly won the Group 2 Newcastle Mile last Friday night. The entire obliterated the track record with his 1min49sec flat mile taking 1.6sec off the old mark. “The most pleasing part was how strong he felt through the line at the finish,” Dixon said. Dixon was straight on the road from Newcastle to his Tambourine base outside of Brisbane so Leap To Fame could get maximum time in his own surroundings before heading to Menangle. “He’ll need to head down early for the retention barn, but we can get about 10 days at home where he absolutely thrives,” he said. In other news, dual NZ Cup winner Swayzee will take his place in one of the Miracle Mile qualifiers at Menangle on Saturday night. “With me up here (Brisbane), Cam Hart was good enough to go and drive him in work for me (Saturday) and he was very happy, so he will definitely run this week,” trainer Jason Grimson said. “I know people say he’s a stayer and the mile won’t suit, but I think he’ll surprise them. “He’s got a great chance of winning (the Miracle Mile) if he can settle in front of Leap To Fame.” Swayzee took his career record to 2-3 against Leap To Fame when he led throughout and beat him in the Hunter Cup on February 1. Grimson said stable newcomer Captain Ravishing and star former Kiwi mare Aardie’s Express would be his other key runners in the Miracle Mile qualifiers at Menangle on Saturday night. View the full article

For the fourth time in a row, and continuing down the Road to the Kentucky Derby with 50 more points, Coal Battle (Coal Front) pulled out a win, this time in the GII Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Having made the jump to the two-turn contests last out at this venue in the Listed Smarty Jones Stakes to start his season, the Lonnie Briley trainee was given 11-1 odds to continue his win streak and did not disappoint. Content to watch as Madaket Road (Quality Road) stepped forward to control the tempo, the field was tasked with catching that longtime leader as they entered the lane, and it was Coal Battle who stood the best chance. Fighting to the front as the pacesetter kept on from the rail, he had more than enough left to hold off any second wind from the runner-up and the late dash of Sandman (Tapit) on the wire. Briley confirmed after the race that the next target is the GI Arkansas Derby, and if things go well from there, likely the first Saturday in May. Sale history: $70,000 Ylg '23 TTAYRL. O-Norman Stables LLC; B-Hume Wornall & Jay Adcock (KY); T-Lonnie Briley. Coal Battle wants to go to Louisville! He grabs 50 Kentucky Derby points in the G2 Rebel! Lonnie Briley trains the 3YO colt and Juan Vargas was aboard! Four wins in a row for Coal Battle! TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/PAGvJdRIFF — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) February 23, 2025 The post The Cinderella Story Continues as Coal Battle Grinds Out the Win in Rebel appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Rachel King became the first female jockey to win a group one on the Japan Racing Association circuit Feb. 23, guiding Costa Nova to victory in the February Stakes (G1) and punching a ticket to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Holy Bull Stakes (G3) winner Burnham Square aims to continue his Gulfstream Park success in the $415,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) against seven rivals March 1.View the full article

Voyage Bubble careers away for his fourth Group 1 win. Photo: HKJC James McDonald attributed a dramatic HK$13 million Group 1 Citi Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) victory to Voyage Bubble’s class and courage after the pair overcame several obstacles at Sha Tin on Sunday. Having arrived at Sha Tin from Riyadh, where he partnered Romantic Warrior into second place in a pulsating Group 1 Saudi Cup (1800m, dirt), McDonald encountered trouble near the 800m when Voyage Bubble clipped heels, resulting in the pair being shuffled to second last in the 10-horse field. Unflustered, McDonald regrouped before spearing a willing Voyage Bubble through a gap at the 300m before the Deep Field gelding powered clear away from Ensued to win by almost four lengths with Chancheng Glory third in 2:00.59. 2025 Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup Replay – Voyage Bubble https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sha-Tin-2025-Group-1-Hong-Kong-Gold-Cup-23022025-Voyage-Bubble-Ricky-Yiu-James-McDonald.mp4 “It wasn’t smooth sailing but he’s a great racehorse. I’m lucky to have him as a partner because he got me out of a sticky situation. It was very muddling and he overcame many obstacles throughout that race to come away for a great victory,” McDonald said. “We got shuffled back but he’s a great racehorse and he got us out of trouble. We might have found a new way of riding him as well. Who knows? “He’s not a one-trick pony, he’s got so many strings to his bow and I really enjoy riding him even though it was hairy through the middle stages – it wasn’t ideal at all.” With his 10th victory from 24 starts, Voyage Bubble kept alive hopes of landing a HK$10 million bonus for winning all three legs of the Triple Crown Series. With the Group 1 Stewards’ Cup (1600m) and Hong Kong Gold Cup already secured, the Deep Field gelding needs to win the Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions & Chater Cup (2400m) on May 25 to sweep the series and become the second horse to do so after River Verdon (1993/94). “That’s (2400m) another pain barrier he’s got to go through and he’s a great racehorse and we have seen it with the great horse (Romantic Warrior) last night how good these Hong Kong horses are – they’re as tough as they come – and they fly the flag anywhere,” McDonald said. “Definitely going to be a new challenge for him, but he’s up to it.” Revelling in his first Group 1 success at 2000m, Yiu said: “I’m a bit optimistic to run him over 2400m. Before James takes off tonight, we’re going to have a little celebration party and I’m going to have a good chat with him to see where we go next. I’m pretty optimistic – we’ll take the challenge.” Horse racing news View the full article

Ka Ying Rising makes it 10 wins in a row with success in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m). Photo: HKJC Ka Ying Rising continued his imperious reign as Hong Kong’s sprint monarch with a superb victory in the HK$13 million Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup (1400m) for David Hayes and Karis Teetan at Sha Tin on Sunday (23 February) as the world’s joint highest-rated sprinter landed his third Group 1. Settling outside the leader and last year’s winner California Spangle, Ka Ying Rising cruised to the lead entering the straight before rallying late under pressure to resist the charge of John Size-trained quartet Helios Express (second), Howdeepisyourlove (third), Beauty Eternal (fourth) and Red Lion (fifth). Recording a slick 1:20.33 at his first attempt over 1400m, Ka Ying Rising notched his 11th win from 13 starts to secure the second leg of the Hong Kong Speed Series. Having already annexed the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m), Ka Ying Rising will attempt to clinch a HK$5 million bonus with success in the HK$22 million Group 1 Chairman’s Sprint Prize (1200m) at Sha Tin on April 27. Hayes admitted to rare anxiety when Helios Express emerged from a chasing pack to raise a serious challenge at the 200m. “I had a nervous moment at the 200m but on the line I think he was holding them very well. It was an enjoyable last 100m but a frightening 200m,” Hayes said. “(Karis) said when he put him under pressure he responded and he felt he didn’t have to give him much more. “He’s a very special horse. There should be a lot more to come. “I have always said he’s a miler but he’s just such a good sprinter (so) I’m a bit loath to change. They were closer to him at the 1200m than the 1400m. He’s got two more races for an undefeated season, or maybe one race if he feels this (race).” 2025 Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup Replay – Ka Ying Rising https://horsebetting.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Sha-Tin-2025-Group-1-Queens-Silver-Jubilee-Cup-23022025-Ka-Ying-Rising-David-Hayes-Karis-Teetan.mp4 Hayes indicated he would monitor Ka Ying Rising’s recovery from today’s race before finalising plans for the Chairman’s Sprint Prize. “He’s won 10 in a row at basically a month between runs so I’m a bit loath to change if he does well. Substituting for injured Zac Purton, Teetan was ecstatic post-race. “It’s unbelievable how this opportunity came up to be sitting on one of the world’s best horses. I’m just really thankful that everything worked out well – I think I was just the pilot on him today,” the Mauritian said. “He flew out of the gate, I wanted him to use the early speed that he has but sort of dropped my hands and he just came back to me pretty easily and he was waiting for me to press the button and, when I did, he produced really well. “I want to thank the owner and David and finally Zac. I spoke to him during the week and he was really kind. He said ‘Just know you’re on the best horse and ride him like that and trust him’, so thank you to Zac.” Ka Ying Rising forged through the 400m section from 1200m to the 800m in 21.67s before clocking 45.46s for the final 800m, while fellow Group 1 winner Beauty Eternal produced the best final 800m split of 44.99s. By Shamexpress, Ka Ying Rising gave the Hayes family a Group 1 double across the weekend following Mr Brightside’s win in the Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday. Horse racing news View the full article

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Jockey Rachel King became the first female jockey to win a group one on the Japan Racing Association circuit Feb. 23, guiding Costa Nova to victory in the February Stakes (G1) and punching a ticket to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Voyage Bubble overcame a troubled trip to win the Hong Kong Gold Cup (G1) at Sha Tin Feb. 23 under James McDonald. He powered clear away from Ensued to win by almost four lengths.View the full article

After an understandably frustrating string of second and thirds in the graded rankings since breaking her maiden last year, Quietside (Malibu Moon) has ended the streak with a gutsy display in the GIII Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park. A homebred for Shortleaf Stable, she had consistently shown up against some of the best in her generation, finishing second in the GI Spinaway to champion 2-year-old filly MGISW Immersive (Nyquist) last August and third behind that one–and Quickick (McKinzie), who made her return to the races here–in October when they met again in the GI Darley Alcibiades at Keeneland. From there she locked horns with the likes of undefeated MGSW Good Cheer (Medaglia d'Oro) and SW Take Charge Milady (Take Charge Indy), the runner up in both meetings. Rolling along from second as Five G (Vekoma) rocketed to the front from the outside, she bided her time with 4-5 favorite 'TDN Rising Star' Muhimma (Munnings) at her hip as that one had to stalk the pace for the first time. Pouncing in the lane as her rivals gamely refused to quit, she kept them all at bay to secure her first graded victory. Jose Ortiz claimed his fourth race on the card while the filly claimed 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. O/B-Shortleaf Stable (KY); T-John A. Ortiz. #12 QUIETSIDE ($22.40) earns 50 Kentucky Oaks points with an upset victory in the $500,000 Honeybee Stakes (G3 at @OaklawnRacing! @jose93_ortiz was aboard for trainer @johnnyortiz24. This is the Malibu Moon filly's first stakes victory after four stakes placings. pic.twitter.com/If6ZFWw9ij — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) February 23, 2025 The post A Bridesmaid No More: Quietside Steps Up to Upset Honeybee appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Jockey Rachel King became the first female jockey to win a group one on the Japan Racing Association circuit Feb. 23, guiding Costa Nova to victory in the February Stakes (G1) and punching a ticket to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Barnes and Rodriguez, candidates to run in the March 1 San Felipe Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds, each worked in company Feb. 23 for trainer Bob Baffert. Citizen Bull also worked, with his next start expected to come in the Santa Anita Derby (G1).View the full article

Jockey Rachel King became the first female jockey to win a group one on the Japan Racing Association circuit Feb. 23, guiding Costa Nova to victory in the February Stakes (G1) and punching a ticket to the Nov. 1 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).View the full article

Ka Ying Rising continued his imperious reign as Hong Kong's sprint monarch with a superb victory in the Queen's Silver Jubilee Cup for trainer David Hayes and jockey Karis Teetan at Sha Tin.View the full article

Luxor Cafe, a son of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, has catapulted to the top of the Japan's Kentucky Derby leaderboard after a confident ride from Rachel King earned a victory in the Hyacinth Stakes at Tokyo Racecourse.View the full article

Cornucopian (c, 3, Into Mischief–Magical World, by Distorted Humor) left his backers in little doubt on his unveiling, running his competition off their feet and on to 'TDN Rising Stardom' for his connections. Away quickly from the gates, the son of the venerable Into Mischief flashed good early foot as the 3-5 favorite and sailed along through :21.86 and :45.50 splits while 34-1 longshot Oil Capital (Maclean's Music) tried to make a race of it. Hounded relentlessly by that one going into the bend, he was well in control coming into the home straight and the question then was how much he wanted to win by. Applying a generous closing kick, he came in with air to spare as Zero Sugar (Twirling Candy) and Oy Gevald (Game Winner) battled for the respective minors a long way behind him. Cornucopian is the 49th 'TDN Rising Star' for his sire. The victor is the third offspring for his dam Magical World to get the stamp of approval from the TDN, following in the footsteps of elder sisters MGISW Guarana (Ghostzapper) and SW & GSP Magic Dance (More Than Ready). Sales history: $1,100,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. O-SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Determined Stables, Masterson, Robert E., Ryan, Tom J., Waves Edge Capital LLC and Donovan, Catherine; B-Three Chimneys Farm, LLC & Whisper Hill Farm, LLC (KY); T-Bob Baffert. #7 CORNUCOPIAN ($3.40) impressively wins Race 5 at @OaklawnRacing under @iradortiz for trainer @BobBaffert. Congratulations to all of the connections with this 3yo son of @SpendthriftFarm's Into Mischief. @StarlightRacing @TomRyanKY @MadaketStables @StonestreetFarm pic.twitter.com/fh9oM4Bvzi — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) February 23, 2025 The post Into Mischief’s Cornucopian Coasts Home at Oaklawn to ‘Rising Stardom’ appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

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1st-Oaklawn, $110,000, Msw, 2-23, 3yo, 1 1/16m, 1:43.48, ft, 3 1/4 lengths. CLEVER AGAIN (c, 3, American Pharoah–Flattering {Ire} {GSW-Ire, SP-Eng}, by Galileo {Ire}) finished runner up in his debut going 4 1/2 panels at Keeneland last April and was benched for the remainder of the season. Marking his return while stretched past a mile for the first time, the 2-1 favorite took control from the onset, led at every call and was 3 1/4-lengths clear of Shepherd (Laoban) at the wire. A full-sister to English and Irish champion Love (Ire), Flattering is also responsible for a juvenile filly by Quality Road, who was ultimately repatriated to Ireland, and a yearling colt by Gun Runner. She was bred back to the Three Chimneys stallion. Sales history: $500,000 Ylg '23 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 2-1-1-0, $81,400. Click for the Equibase.com chart or VIDEO, sponsored by FanDuel TV. O-Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Derrick Smith; B-Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt (KY); T-Steven M. Asmussen. The post American Pharoah’s Clever Again Graduates at Oaklawn appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

Still dealing with the effects of the winter weather which caused the cancellation of four racing days last week, Mahoning Valley has shifted its racing schedule for the coming week. The card drawn for Monday will instead be run next Saturday, while Tuesday's card will be run Sunday. First post for both cards will be 12:15 p.m. The post Mahoning Valley Shifts Racing Schedule appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article

John Parker's sophomore-runner Lonesome Boy, who raced exclusively on the East Coast last year and took the City of Brotherly Love Stakes at Parx Racing, was named Washington's Horse of the Year and champion 3-year-old colt or gelding.View the full article